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Our Reporter, Abuja, Ben Ezechime, Enugu Residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital, FCT, Abuja, and Enugu State have lamented the current scarcity of cash in circulation in parts of the FCT and the Coal City state, following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cashless policy. In separate interviews with Ikengaonline the residents complained bitterly about the non-availability of cash and the exploitation by Point of Sale (PoS) operators. The CBN had shifted the deadline for the expiration of old notes from Jan. 31 to February, 10. However, most residents are concerned that the commercial banks in the Federal Capital and Enugu State…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A Bill seeking the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in President Muhammadu Buhari’s home town, Daura, Katsina State, caused a stir at the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The Bill entitled, “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, and Establish Federal Medical Centre, Daura, Kastina State; and for Related Matters (HB.2125),” was co-sponsored by Muhammed and Hon. Nasiru Sani Zongo Daura. It came up for second reading. Two lawmakers from the state –  Hon. Fatuhu Mohammad, and Hon. Babagida Ibrahim – were at each other’s neck as they argued profusely the justification or otherwise…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council in Ebonyi State, has hailed the amended list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which restored Dr Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii as the authentic candidate of the party in the state. The statement signed by the Director, Media and Publicity of  the party’s Campaign Council, Abia Onyike, on Tuesday, said the publication of Odii’s name has vindicated the party. A check on the amended list seen on the INEC’s website published on January 30, 2023, showed that Odii’s name had been restored after it was removed from the previous list released…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Abia State, Professor Greg Ibe, has said his annual scholarship scheme has nothing to do with his political ambition. Professor Ibe who made the explanation in an interview with newsmen after awarding university scholarship to 100 students at Gregory University Uturu, said the gesture was borne out of his passion to give hope to youths. He said that education remains the best form of empowerment that could be given  to any child, hence his decision to assist mainly indigent students accomplish their education dreams. The Professor of…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The governorship candidate of the Action Alliance, AA, Onyekwere Akym Uche, has said that those underestimating the capabilities of small parties would be shocked by the outcome of the forthcoming polls in the country. Uche who stated this while addressing his supporters at Akpahia Nkwoegwu, Umuahia, said that the mega parties in the country would be too ashamed of their abysmal performance at the polls, accusing them of responsibility for the woes of Nigeria. He claimed that Nigerians had made up their minds to reject the parties which had presided over the predicaments of the country, and give…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ebonyi State, says that it has rejected the campaign council recently constituted by its gubernatorial candidate, Professor Bernard Odoh. Ricky Okorouka, the state chairman of the Party, stated this in an interview in Abakaliki, capital of the State on Monday. The party’s governorship candidate, Prof Bernard Odoh had last week inaugurated the campaign council with Mr Samuel Okporie as the Director-General. But Mr Okorouka said the party was not aware of the composition and inauguration of the council. He said that he and his executives were not aware that anyone…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development through its assisted Value Chain Development Programme (FGN/IFAD-VCDP), have trained over 100 Enugu farmers and extension agents on best rice production practices. Enugu VCDP office engaged a Consultant to provide training services on Good Agronomic Practices (GAP) to the farmers as a way of increasing high productivity in rice. The farmers were drawn from the rice producing areas of intervention which include Aninri, Isi Uzo and Nkanu East Local Government areas of Enugu State. While conducting training on GAP round the LGAs, an Agric expert, Mr Godfrey Ajayi, urged…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Former member of the House of Representatives for Idemili North/South Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Hon. Ifeanyi Ibezi, has denied allegations linking him to the high profile killings in Anambra State. A viral video reportedly released by one Mr Chukwuka Ofoegbu, that has circulated on different social media platforms had it that the ex-lawmaker is the sponsor of all the heinous murders in Anambra State. Reacting, the media camp of the ex-lawmaker in a statement signed by Mr. Ubaka Onwuanibe, said the accusation was a move to tarnish their principal’s image especially as the 2023 election draws closer. The…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State traders under the aegis of Anambra Elite Trader’s Forum (AETF),  have expressed their delight in the policies of Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, since his emergence as the governor of the state.   An appreciation letter to the state governor signed by Chikeluba Odiche and Michael Nwangwu, thanked the governor for his quick response to traders’ clarion call in the state. The letter tagged: “Appreciation For Quick Response To The Traders Clarion Call And A Reminder,” read: “We write your highly esteemed office to appreciate His Excellency for the excellent job being done in Anambra State. “We, the citizens, can…

By Hassan Gimba Many governors who finish their two terms in Nigeria retire into the red chamber and become ‘distinguished Senators.’ But not so His Excellency, Chief Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON, the sixth governor of Rivers State and a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) strongman. When he refused to follow the traditional path taken by governors finishing their tour of duty, many thought he wanted to make a career in dancing to the beatings of a live band. There were arguments on where he would ply his trade – clubhouses or political gatherings – and whether he could attract a large…