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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  The Prelate of Anglican Communion Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba, has told the Federal Government to quickly address the continued marginalisation and exclusion of the Igbo race in the scheme of things. The cleric who gave the advice at the funeral church service of the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, said it would be deceptive for Nigeria to mouth peace in the face of prevailing injustice. He said: “Issues concerning Igbo race must be brought to table and addressed. We can’t expect peace when there is injustice.” Prelate Ndukuba advised President Bola Tinubu, to…

By Mmesoma Ike Few nights ago the FCT council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) survived a near fait-accompli by certain fellows who were bent on sending the union to the abyss. They had masqueraded as supporters of a certain individual who purported to be interested in an electoral position at the council. The impasse that ensued from a Congress held by the leadership of the Union was crystal clear an indication of a grand plan by some individuals to have their ways or the highway (in a manner of speech). These folks had gone forum shopping for all…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Federal Government through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has installed a 100KVA Solar Hybrid Mini Grid in Uhuafor, Nomeh community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. While commissioning the project, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of REA, Abubakar Aliyu, expressed the commitment of the Federal Government to providing sustainable energy across the country. He said that the project was a demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions especially in rural communities. Aliyu said the project was facilitated through the Federal Government’s Rural Electrification Fund (REF), which is designed to…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka  Former Director General of the National Directorate of Employment, NDE, Chief Chuku Wachuku, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to consider scrapping the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to pave the way for youth development. Wachuku made the call on Thursday while featuring as the keynote speaker at the Ikengaonline monthly virtual townhall meeting. Speaking on the topic: ”Unlocking Youths Potentials Through Small and Medium Enterprises,” the former NDE boss said NYSC has outlived its purpose and become a costly project with no tangible benefits. He also said the annual budget allocated to the scheme…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  Dignitaries are beginning to arrive at St. Mathew Cathedral Anglican  Church Atta Ikeduru, Imo State, venue of the funeral service for the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Some of the eminent personalities that have been spotted at the glamorous church service include 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi; National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje; and former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara. Others include Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State; his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodimma;  Governor Alex Otti of Abia State; and…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri  The immediate past president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo World Wide, Late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has been described as a bridge builder who has contributed to the unity of Igbos. The  leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo World Wide, the Nigeria Society of Engineers and  the management and staff of Hadel and Enic group of companies under the leadership of Ambrose Nwagbaso, made the remarks when they received the body of late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu at Oriental Plaza Owerri. Chief Ambrose Nwagbaso described the  late icon as a father to all, who made life more meaningful to his staff and people…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Police in Ebonyi have bust an organ harvesting ring responsible for the death of at least three persons in the state.  Spokesperson of the Police, Joshua Ukandu, stated this in Abakaliki on Thursday.  He noted that four persons suspected to be part of the organ harvesting ring were arrested following painstaking investigation and credible intelligence into the matter.  The spokesperson said the suspects confessed to being responsible for the murder of Chikezie Idenyi. According to him: “One Mrs. Blessing Chikezie Onyekachi had reported to the command of her missing husband, Mr. Chikezie Idenyi, who left home…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Stakeholders in various communities in Anambra State have been urged to take an active role in community governance to promote transparency and accountability in project and policy implementation. The call was made at a one-day workshop organised by Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), a non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with Creative Minds Centre for Youth and Community Development (CM-CYCD) in Awka, Anambra State capital, Thursday. Ikengaonline reports that the event was aimed at enhancing citizens skills in project monitoring and community-based engagement and empowering them to support increased citizen participation in local government governance processes.  Executive Director,…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Chief of Navy Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has called for establishment of special courts for maritime crimes in order to hasten justice and act as deterrence to illegal maritime activities. “The courts, when established, will be solely dedicated and lead to effective and efficient justice delivery resulting to better outcomes for law enforcement,” Ogalla said on Thursday at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in Enugu State. The CNS made the call while delivering a lecture at UNN Faculty of Social Sciences 2024 Distinguished Annual Public Lecture, with the title: “Safeguarding Nigeria’s Blue Economy…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The President of Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), Mrs Nneka Chimezie, has called for collective efforts by people of the South-East region to restore the Igbo Language, Culture and tradition. She said this at the Agro Export Summit 2024 organised by the IWA in Enugu, with the theme: “Unlocking the Potential of Igbo Women in Agro/Export Business.” Chimezie, who is also a consummate business woman and philanthropist, said that the primary motive of the establishment of IWA was to restore the language, culture and tradition of the Igbo society. “IWA is aimed at restoring the Igbo language, culture…