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FG inaugurates c’ttee to enforce S’Court judgment on LGA financial autonomy Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Federal Government appears set to put paid to the controversy on the financial autonomy of Local Government Areas in the country as it inaugurated a committee to enforce the recent Supreme Court judgment on the matter. Recall that the apex court, had in a recent judgment, granted financial autonomy to the third tier of Government, and ordered the Federal Government not to release the allocation of any Local Government without elected leadership. The Federal Government on Tuesday, set up a 10-member committed headed by…

Joint security operatives bust criminal den in Anambra, rescue kidnap victim Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A combined team of police, military, and AVG operatives has busted a criminal hideout at Umuduru in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The operatives also successfully rescued a kidnap victim unhurt in the process. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the rescue, said the operation followed the arrest of a certain suspect a few weeks ago. He said the suspect confessed to being a member of a notorious kidnap gang terrorizing the state, particularly in Ihiala. “The rescued victim…

Software for least cost animal feed ‘ll boost livestock productivity, food security – Prof Ahamefule Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Professor Francis Ahamefule of the Michael Okpara University Umudike, has said that the development of a software for least cost climate ration formulation, would help boost livestock productivity and food security. He hailed the United States of America for the innovation which he described as a major milestone in the efforts to boost animal production. Professor Ahamefule spoke during a workshop on formulation and evaluation programs for beef cattle in Nigeria. The workshop was organised by the University of California, Davis (UCD);…

NLC directs workers to shut Nigeria’s economy if police arrest Ajaero Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Nigeria may be in for a major crisis as the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has directed workers to shut down the economy if the Nigeria Police makes real its threat to arrest NLC President, Joe Ajero. The directive is coming on the heels of an invitation issued by the police to Ajero on Monday to appear before the Force headquarters on Tuesday for questioning over allegations of financing terrorism, and for treason. Police, had in the invitation, warned that Ajero risked arrest if he failed to…

By Godwin Onyeacholem Aliko Dangote, the blue-eyed boy of Nigeria’s broad-spectrum, suddenly found himself in a surprising place: on the offensive as well as on the defensive. Not too long ago, the well-favoured business man and industrialist had subtly hurled accusations of underhand dealings in the petroleum industry in the direction of his friends in the economic and political wings of government, and then laboured to defend himself and his conglomerate in response to counter claims or accusations by the same group. Not surprisingly, the recriminations sparked intense debate among the discerning public which spiritedly threw itself in the fray,…

No going back on recovery of compromised sch lands – Abia govt . As landlords cry out over demolition Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government has vowed to push ahead with the recovery of lands belonging to public schools in the state sold to private individuals by compromised officials during the past administration. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed this during a press briefing on the outcome of the state Executive Council meeting, said that the the Committee set up by the State Government for the recovery of the affected lands had commenced work at the Government College…

Aguocha tackles Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu for saying Otti ‘ll be last LP gov in Abia . You aren’t Otti’s spokesman, Bende professionals fires back at Aguocha Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia War of words has ensued between the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Obi Aguocha; and the kinsmen of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, over a media comment credited to the Deputy Speaker. Kalu (APC), had reportedly said that Gov. Alex Otti would be the last Labour Party Governor in Abia, boasting that the All Progressives Congress, would claim the…

FENRAD calls for review of earnings of federal lawmakers Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Civil Society Organization, Foundation For Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD), has called for urgent review of the earnings of federal lawmakers. The call is coming in the wake of the recent claim and counter claims that a Senator goes home with N21 million as monthly allowances. Executive Director of FENRAD, Comrade Nnanna Nwafor, in a statement, said the review of the legislators’ allowances had become necessary because Nigeria’s current economic situation could no longer support such a humongous pay. The statement read in part:”For a country whose…

Police invite NLC chair, Ajaero for terrorism financing, treasonable felony . Threaten arrest if invitation not honoured Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Nigeria Police, Monday, invited the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Jude Ajero, for questioning over “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime.” This was contained in an invitation letter given to the Labour boss on Monday. The letter was issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, in charge of Intelligence Response Team, IRT. According to the letter, Ajaero should be at the IRT office on Tuesday, August 20, without fail or risk arrest. The…

Crime fight:NBA promises to partner law enforcement agencies By Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The newly elected Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Owerri Branch, has promised to collaborate with the police and other law enforcement agencies in the state to fight crime. Chairman of the NBA, Chris Ihentuge, made the pledge when he led the newly elected members of the executive to a visit to the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma. The NBA boss auded the Commissioner for his relentless efforts in combating crime and enhancing public safety in Imo State. He emphasized NBA’s commitment towards supporting law enforcement…