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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Eight persons have been confirmed dead, while over 800 farmlands were destroyed in a flood disaster that ravaged a plantain plantation in Enohia Itim, Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Chairman of Afikpo LGA, Timothy Nwachi, confirmed the incident. He consoled the families of the deceased and assured them that the local government would do everything possible to prevent a recurrence. Nwachi urged residents still living in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer ground. “We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident and we use this medium to extend our condolences to the families that lost…
Our Reporter, Abuja A Lagos State District Coroner, Mrs. Temitope Oladele, has ordered the Medical Director of Ikorodu General Hospital to provide Media Rights Agenda’s (MRA) lawyers with records on the late journalist, Pelumi Onifade, within seven days. The order, issued on Friday, August 8, followed an application by MRA’s lawyer, Mr. Monday Arunsi, who appeared alongside Ms. Jennifer Wala of the law firm Charles Musa & Co. Mr. Arunsi told the Coroner that the hospital had earlier refused to release the records, citing medical confidentiality. Mr. Onifade, a reporter with Gboah TV, was reportedly arrested by policemen attached to…
Our Reporter, Abuja Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his administration has kept faith with the promises he made to the people of Enugu North Senatorial District before the 2023 general election. Mbah stated this on Sunday in a post via his official X handle after a working visit to Nsukka, where he met with leaders and stakeholders from across the zone, including traditional rulers, political leaders, community representatives, professionals, and various groups. The meeting with traditional rulers was hosted by His Majesty, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu, at Edem Ani, while a town hall meeting was held at the…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The management of a private radio station in Ebonyi State, Legacy FM, has announced the suspension of its General Manager, Godfrey Chikwere. Premium Times gathered that his suspension followed his criticism of the Governor of the state, Francis Nwifuru, both on the station and on social media. Mr Chikwere had previously worked at the state government-owned broadcast station, Ebonyi State Broadcasting Corporation, before being appointed General Manager of the private station in 2023. The suspension came after attacks he received from the state government’s spokespersons following his recent programme on the radio station and comments on social…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu On 6 December 1977, Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s military Head of State, received a group of young men from the east who had come to present him with a trophy won in the field of football contest against the rest of Africa. They were members of a football team known as Rangers International Football Club of Enugu. The previous day, led by the charismatic Christian Chukwu, by an aggregate margin of five goals to two, they had beaten arguably the most legendary generation of footballers from Cameroon’s Canon Sportif de Yaoundé to win the African Cup Winners…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The recent rumours linking Governor Peter Mbah to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been dispelled. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has declared that Mbah would not join the party. Speaking on Saturday at an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Enugu, Nnaji described Governor Mbah as “partyless” and an “IDP” (Internally Displaced Politician), insisting that the governor would not defect to the APC. Nnaji told party members that anyone who wants to run for governorship must undergo an election. “No free tickets; such a person must run a primary. But let me tell…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, is dead. The elder statesman died at the age of 78. This was contained in a statement signed and issued by the late elder statesman’s family on Saturday. According to the statement, he passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. The statement read: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Chief Audu Ogbeh. He departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia After days of back and forth, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has finally admitted errors in the recently released 2025 Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE) results. WAEC now says 1,239,884 candidates had credit passes in five subjects or more, including English Language and Mathematics. This was a complete departure from the 754,545 the regional examination body had earlier claimed passed in the initial results it released. The latest figure by WAEC represents 62.9% of the 1,969,313 candidates who took the examination. Briefing the press in Lagos on Friday evening, the Head of the National Office of…
Our Reporter, Abuja Major political stakeholders from Rivers State have raised the alarm over the planned local government council elections scheduled for late August, describing the process as unconstitutional, illegitimate, and a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy. In a advertorial addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the stakeholders warned that the exercise — being driven by a sole administrator without a democratic mandate — constitutes “a flagrant attack” on the 1999 Constitution and the rule of law. They argued that: The process is unconstitutional — Conducting the elections under a sole administrator violates Section 7(1) of the Constitution, which guarantees…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Health Policy Research Group (HPRG) has called for the nationwide scaling up of gender-sensitive training for primary health care workers to improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services. Professor Chinyere Mbachu, a researcher with the group, made the call during a one-day policy dialogue organised by HPRG at Cirene Hotel, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Mbachu said the intervention became necessary after research revealed that many health workers lacked the capacity to deliver gender-equitable services to young people. According to her, while most health workers are well-intentioned, discriminatory practices often occur — with boys receiving…