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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Omor and Anaku communities in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Monday resumed hostilities, over a disputed landed property in the area, resulting to the death of about six persons. Both communities have in time past been involved in fierce war, which led to the destruction of many buildings and killing of individuals. A source said the hostilities began again on Monday, after a dispute among members of both communities. “Up to 10 people were killed in Omor by people of Anaku on Monday evening. Security later arrived the area and tried to quell the…

Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said hooded hoodlums attacked again with explosives the house of the candidate for the PDP Ideato House of Representatives, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, at Umukegwu-Akokwa, Ideato North Local Government Area of the state, on Tuesday, for the third time in less than two months. The State Publicity Secretary of PDP, Collins Opurozor, disclosed this to newsmen in Owerri. The main opposition party linked the attack to political intimidation to weaken the support base of Ikenga. They, however, called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to intervene in the several attacks on the person of Ikenga.…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Police in Ebonyi State has said that 25 members of Ebuebeagu South-East Security Outfit are in prison facing various criminal charges. Commissioner of Police in the state, Aliyu Garba, stated this during a Meeting with political parties, Heads of Security Agencies and all Stakeholders involved in the 2023 elections. Mr Garba noted that the law is no respecter of persons and warned that the police will not fail to arrest anybody who engages in violence before, during or after the elections. The CP spoke against the backdrop of complaints and petitions by opposition political parties in the State against…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Workers of Abia State Health Management Board, HMB, Tuesday, took to the streets to protest 14 months of salary arrears. This is coming 55 days after medical doctors commenced indefinite strike to protest 25 months of salary arrears owed doctors in Abia State University Teaching Hospital Aba, ABSUTH. The  protesters carried placards with different inscriptions such as: “Pay us our 14 months salary arrears,” “No salary no work,” etc. They decried their predicaments following months of unpaid wages. Addressing newsmen later, the Chairman, Medical and Health Association of Nigeria, HMB branch, Comrade Chidinma Nwokeoma, decried the plight of their…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Communities in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State who were submerged by the recent flood disaster have received interventions from UNICEF. According to the Enugu Field Officer, Mr. Andy Nwanze, who spoke at Nzam, the headquarters of Anambra West, the relief materials, were water treatment tablets, water, sanitation and Hygiene, Dignity kits, which contain bucket, gallon, soaps, toothpaste and children’s clothes. Other items given to the beneficiaries were, water treatment sachets, which has salt for disinfection of water, Aqua tab used for cleaning of drinking water. Mr Nwanze noted that seven council areas in Anambra state…

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Dr. Stanley Nkwachikwelumamaya Macebuh was a rare breed in the freshest sense of the term, a charge of fine electricity who all on his own changed the face of journalism practice in Nigeria. Stanley was at once a scholar, philosopher, cerebral journalist, informed commentator, mentor, liberal, technocrat, icon, legend, connoisseur, all rolled into one diminutive body of irresistible charisma. As the founding Managing Director of the Guardian Newspapers, Stanley bequeathed on this country in word and deed “the Flagship of the Nigerian Press.” He died at age 67 by 4.15 in the morning on Sunday, March…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife-led Igbo Elders Consultative Forum in conjunction with the Ark Bearers of New Nigeria, has urged for intensive intercessory prayers for the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming elections in the country especially, in the South-East. This, according to a statement by the forum, has become imperative if the forthcoming general election will yield the desired results that would take Nigeria out of the woods. The statement jointly signed by  Ezeife; and Leader of Ark Bearers of New Nigeria, Evangelist Iwuchukwu Ezenwafor, called on Nigerians to take the forthcoming elections seriously and earnestly pray for its success.…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Women Support Women (WSW), has embarked  on aggressive mobilisation for women vying for elective positions in Enugu State. The Executive Director of WSW, Mrs Onyinye Mamah, said at a press conference in Enugu that the era of including women in elective positions just to quieten them was over. “That era was archaic, retrogressive and laid-back going with the collective aspiration of women,” she said. She also said that the representation of women in governance should come naturally with a big hit on qualification, integrity and character. According to her, WSW was in support of the deputy governorship candidacy and ambition…

Ben Ezechime, Ehugu The Governorship candidate of Labour Party (LP) for Enugu State, Hon. Chijioke Edeoga, has promised to rehabilitate roads in Enugu metropolis as part of his urban renewal programme if elected governor. He said this on Monday at Idaw River area of Enugu while addressing residents of Idaw River, Achara Layout and the neighborhood as part of his one-on-one campaign. Edeoga said he would embark on massive roads rehabilitation in Enugu metropolis based on what he had seen on ground. “Labour Party government under my watch will ensure that no part of Enugu city will be a slum.…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Monday,  restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Federal Government and 27 listed commercial banks from “suspending, stopping, extending or interfering with the currency re-designation terminal date of February 10 or issuing any directive contrary to the date.” The Court presided over by Justice Eleoje Enenche, also restrained  President Muhammadu Buhari and the CBN  Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from doing same. The judgment followed a motion ex parte filed by five of the 18 political parties. Granted also by the court was  an order directing the CEO’s of the banks and their alter…