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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government has withdrawn from the suit filed by 16 states challenging the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as well as the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, Recall that the Enugu State joined the suit which was initiated by the Kogi State Government currently pending at the Supreme Court. Enugu becomes the sixth state to withdraw from the suit following the earlier withdrawal by Anambra (ninth plaintiff), Adamawa (16th plaintiff) and Ebonyi (18th plaintiff). Recall also that the Apex Court had after hearing on October 22, reserved judgment in the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka It was an outpouring of emotion and tributes as trailblazing scholar and communications guru, Professor Chinyere Stella Okunna, was celebrated for her remarkable legacy and contributions to the field of communication. Okunna was honoured at the maiden edition of Professor Chinyere Stella Okunna International Conference organised by the Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Wednesday. The conference themed: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Communication Practice and Scholarship in Nigeria, drew participants from the academia, media and beyond. Speaker after speaker drummed praises and accolades for her outstanding career achievements and impacts in the…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  Former US President, Donald Trump, has finally won the 2024 presidential election after picking a total of 291 electoral votes. His major challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris, won only 223 electoral votes to come second. Harris has already conceded defeat, and called Trump to congratulate him. Only 270 electoral votes are needed for victory, and Trump surpassed the requirement. Trump and his wife, Melania Trump and his son Barron Trump arrived at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he spoke to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. Donald Trump will be America’s…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Rector, Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Very Rev. Fr. Albert Ikpenwa, says the seminary has produced four cardinals, 14 archbishops, 37 bishops and thousands of priests since it officially opened in 1924. Ikpenwa disclosed this on Tuesday at a news conference to give insights to Bigard Centenary Celebration scheduled to begin on Nov. 10 in Enugu. He said the seminary had also produced thousands of priests working in Nigeria, Europe, America, Australia and other parts of the world. Ikpenwa listed the Cardinals to include Francis Arinze, Dominic Ekandem, Christian Tummi and Peter Okpalaeke. According to him, some…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed grief over the death of Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Gen. Lagbaja died on Tuesday at the age of 56. In his condolence message, Governor Soludo extended his deepest condolences to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Nigerian Army, and the bereaved family of the Late General Lagbaja on this irreparable loss. The Governor further described General Lagbaja’s untimely departure at the age of 56 as a huge loss to the Nigerian…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Traders at the New Auto Spare Parts International market Nkpor, have commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State for the installation of Solar-powered CCTV security Cameras in the markets. The security devices were installed by the government in collaboration with the Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA). The Caretaker Chairman of the market, Chief Stephen Obiora Oforleh, said the devices will go a long way to improve security and other crimes in the market. Speaking to newsmen in his office at Nkpor, Idemili North LGA, Chief Oforleh explained that the installation encountered some hiccups initially because…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist, Ejiro Okotie, wants Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) mainstreamed in government communication. She made the call during a two-day communication strategy review workshop for Information and Public Relations Officers in Ebonyi State. The workshop which was held at Osborn La Palm Hotel Abakaliki, was organised with the support of USAID Nigeria State Accountability, Transparency and Effectiveness (State2State) Activity. Ejiro, while speaking on the topic, understanding GESI mainstreaming in communication, charged them to avoid stereotype and bias reportage. The USAID State2State Ebonyi Field Office GESI Specialist further implored the Information and…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia After weeks of speculations, the Nigeria Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Brig. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, has been confirmed dead. He died Tuesday night at the age of 56, weeks after he was rumoured dead in an undisclosed foreign hospital. The death of the late COAS was disclosed on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, on Information and Strategy, via his X handle. Onanuga wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. “He…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia After securing a comfortable 277 electoral votes in over 25 states, former US President, Donald Trump, is on his way back to the White House. Only 270 electoral votes are needed for victory, and Trump has already surpassed the requirement while his major challenger, Kamala Harris, trails behind with 224 electoral votes. Trump is still being projected winner in some of the few remaining states where results are yet to be formally declared. Trump, his wife, Melania Trump, and his son Barron Trump, arrived at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, where…

By Promise Adiele Wole Soyinka’s The Trial of Brother Jero and Ngugi wa Thiongo’s The Trial of Dedan Kimathi dramatise trial in different, compelling strata through creative literary imagination. While the lead character in Soyinka’s play, Brother Jero, is confronted with psychological and moral trials, the major character in Ngugi’s play, Dedan Kimathi, is faced with physical and political trials in the law courts administered by British imperialist legal machinery. The two plays showcase the concept of trial as possessing a soul and life based on different pedestals – psychological, moral trial and physical, political trial. These types of trials…