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Michael Onwuka (Enugu) Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Enugu State Chapter, says it will support gubernatorial candidates with female deputies in the state. The Chairperson, Comrade Ngozi Ngene disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu during a town-hall meeting with some women interest groups. Ngene said that the decision was aimed at ensuring gender sensitive representation and balance in the political equation of the state. The chairperson said that it was time to promote gender equality in political leadership in the country. She said that rumors suggestive of the consideration of male deputies…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Ahead of the 2023 general election, Anglican Bishop on the Niger, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo, has pleaded with the political class in Nigeria against plunging the country into another season of civil unrest with utterances. Bishop Nwokolo begged them against not only making inflammatory utterances, but also for them to refrain from of political mischievousness and endorsing decisions capable of scuttling the 2023 general election. The Bishop gave the advice in the Presidential Address he delivered at the 1st Session of the 32nd Synod of the diocese held at the All Saints Cathedral Onitsha, recently. Being…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor David Umahi has suspended the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Mr Orlando Okechukwu Nweze. The suspension, was announced on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Kenneth Ụgbala. Mr Ụgbala in the statement said the suspension is indefinite. The statement did not give elaborate reasons for the suspension. It however directed Mr Orlando to hand over all government properties in his possession to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry. The statement reads: “The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr David Nweze Umahi, has directed indefinite suspension of Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Okechukwu…
Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri The Chairman Elders Forum of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on Wednesday, described as undemocratic and discriminatory the reported attacks on residents in Lagos State, who were trying to get their permanent voter’s card, PVC. The former owner of Iwuanyanwu Nationale Football Club, also called for a full-scale investigation into the incident. Iwuanyanwu who made the call in Owerri while reacting to a viral video showing how the residents were attacked in the area, said those behind the dastardly act were against Igbo interest. He said such action could further endanger the peace in the land.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Umuahia-based Journalist, Mr Chuks Onuoha, has been kidnapped by armed men. The former Correspondent of The Sun Newspapers was abducted Tuesday night, around 9:00pm from his Umungasi, Ohuhu Umuahia country home. This is coming exactly 10 days after the former Provost of the Abia State Teaching Hospital Aba, ABSUTH, Professor Uwadinachi Iweha, was Kidnapped in front of his house at Umuokpara, Umuahia. The 74-year-old doctor is yet to be freed by his captors, a development that made doctors in the state of announce the withdrawal of their services both in private and public hospitals with effect from…
Stephen Ukandu, News & Features Editor Elder statesman, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, has said that the only solution to the festering insecurity in the South-East geo-political zone, is not on militarization of the zone but the unconditional release of the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The former Speaker, House of Representatives, who spoke ahead of his 94th birthday coming up Thursday, June 16, said that the best birthday gift he expected from President Muhammadu Buhari, “is the release and handover of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu” to him. He noted that Buhari might not be averse…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A bill to establish Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) in Anambra State and to provide for related matters has scaled through second reading in Anambra State House of Assembly. The executive bill seeks to repeal the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of 2010. Explaining the purpose of the law at the Tuesday plenary, the Assembly majority Leader and member representing Awka South I Constituency, Dr. Nnamdi Okafor, said the law would ensure that the system of criminal Justice administration in Anambra State “promotes efficient management of criminal Justice administration, speedy dispensation of Justice, and protection of…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Accident victim, Mr Chukwudi Okechukwu, urgently needs N70,000 to avoid being detained at the Federal Medical Centre Umuahia where he is currently being treated of bone fracture and other injuries, he sustained in a road crash. The incident occurred on April 17, 2022 (Easter Sunday). For the past three months, Mr Chukwudi has been at the Crowther Ward, Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, and would be discharged on Friday, June 17 if he clears his bill. The 56-year-old welder who barley managed to start off after several years of financial difficulties, was trekking back to his house at…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has created additional 25 registration centres to brings the total number of centres in the state to 87. Anambra State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Nkwachukwu Orji disclosed this during a press briefing at the INEC Headquarters in Awka. Ikengaonline reported that the number of interested registrants had swelled in various registration centres in the state especially with the looming deadline. However, Dr Orji said the creation of the new registration centres was to address the surge at the various registration centres in State. Dr Orji said that the new additional centres…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Landlords in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested against the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) over what they call ‘crazy bills.’ The residents stormed the EEDC office on Tuesday and decried what they described as “oppressive, outrageous and over-estimated” bills, ranging from N20,000 to N40,000 per house every month. They also accused the EEDC of extortions and fraudulently sending as much as four bills to a flat on a monthly basis. The Chairman of the Concerned Landlords Association, Electricity Committee, Chief Christian Achonye, who addressed the members on their investigations about the alleged…