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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A former Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council, Benjamin Nworie, has begun consultations over his intention to contest the chairmanship position of Ishielu Local Government Area in the forthcoming council election. Nworie, a veteran journalist and newspaper publisher, said his aspiration was driven by the long-standing marginalisation of the old Ezzagu zone in the council’s leadership. Speaking after meeting with some stakeholders and groups, he stressed that, in the spirit of fairness, equity, and justice, the chairmanship should return to the zone, which has not produced the council chairman in over…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has been ordered to, within eight days, constitute a team of medical experts to ascertain the health condition of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, who gave the order on Friday, held that the report from the medical experts should be submitted to the court within eight days. The court held that the report would assist it in deciding on an application filed by Kanu, who is facing a seven-count terrorism charge, to be transferred to the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has paid glowing tributes to the founding fathers of Enugu State for their foresight, courage, and dedication. He noted that the journey of Enugu was not without challenges — from its early days as Nigeria’s coal city to becoming the administrative hub of the old Eastern Region, and today, an emerging destination for investment and innovation. Mbah made the remarks on Thursday at the 34th anniversary celebration of the creation of Enugu State, organised by the Enugu State Development Association (ESDA) at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Rural…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has said that the South-East governors did not at any time, abandon the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, but making serious efforts to secure his release. This is as the Governor also said that South-East governors have been holding meetings under their Governors’ Forum where issues of regional interests are being discussed. Otti who spoke during this month’s media parley Thursday night in Umuahia, said the governors have been engaging the relevant federal authorities on the release of Kanu. The Governor who, however, said the engagements were bearing desirable fruits…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Hon. Engr. Jude Chinedu Asogwa, has criticised the activities of “social media journalists,” accusing them of spreading fake and defamatory stories against political figures and other individuals. He stressed that such practices should be discouraged. According to him, the actions of this unprofessional group undermine the ethics of journalism and attempt to diminish the relevance of trained professionals in the field. Hon. Asogwa, who made the remarks while receiving members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nsukka Chapel, on a courtesy visit, said the activities of…
Our Reporter, New York Fiery Jos-based preacher, Prophet Isa El-Buba has challenged Nigerians to put credible people in the Senate and Houses of Assembly to bring positive changes to the country’s governance processes. He made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. The Borno state-born preacher explained that the country cannot get the desired change without a credible electoral process. “If we want to see a changed Nigeria, then we have to do something about the National Assembly. That is the most corrupt place in Nigeria,” the General Overseer of El-Buba Outreach Ministries International (EBOMI) said. …
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has hinted at plans by his administration to immortalise the late Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) leader and rights activist, Comrade Chima Ubani, 20 years after his death in a controversial ghastly auto crash. Regretting that the late rights activist “has not been given his due respect and place in Nigeria in view of the impact and lasting impression he made in the life of the nation,” Gov. Otti assured that “Abia, under his watch, will immortalise Comrade Ubani and his legacies very soon.” The former CLO Executive Director died on September…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Mr. Onyedikachi Ifedi, a member of the legal team of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has countered claims by the Department of State Services (DSS) that Kanu’s medical condition is not critical. Kanu’s lawyer accused the secret police of lying and misleading the public about the true health condition of the IPOB leader. Ifedi, in a statement on Wednesday, said that the DSS did not have the competence to oversee Kanu’s healthcare. He also accused the DSS of playing “hide-and-seek” with the IPOB leader’s health. According to him, contrary…
By Azu Ishiekwene The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Nigeria’s lifeline from decades of rot in the petroleum downstream, has to fight every inch for its turf. The fight started 18 years ago, when the refinery was only an idea. In 2007, those who swore that a refinery – any refinery, public or private – would only work over their dead bodies forced President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua to reverse the sale of the Port Harcourt and Kaduna Refineries with a gun over his head. Among the vested interests, the unions pulled the trigger on the $670 million sale to Blue Star, the…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has drawn comparisons between leadership culture in the United States and Nigeria, urging Nigerian leaders to embrace humility and public service. Obi, who departed Lagos on Tuesday for a three-day working trip to the United States, shared his reflections on Thursday in a post via his official X handle. His itinerary covers Washington, Chicago, and Atlanta. Upon arrival at the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport—the busiest airport in the world handling over 100 million passengers annually—Obi highlighted its economic significance, noting that the facility, owned by…