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By Ihechukwu Madubuike It is a sign of administrative failure or weakness when a government harbours in its midst persons who de-market fellow citizens without the culprit being cautioned, free of public reprimand, or chastisement of any kind. Adolph Hitler’s hatred of the Jews created an ethno-racial peril that led to the gas chambers that witnessed the death of millions of Jews. It was not only a loss to the right-thinking Germans, but an egregious afront to humanity. The consequences are yet to abate, as the Jews have vowed never to let it happen again, a decision that is at…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) Law Class of 1989, has donated N5 million in honour of the pioneer dean of the faculty, Professor Christian Okeke, for his selfless services. The group, known as ‘The Unique Pioneers,’ made the donation during its 2024 Grand Reunion in Enugu under the chairmanship of Chief Emeka Ngige (SAN). The group also bestowed on Okeke the award of honour in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the establishment of the Faculty of Law UNIZIK. Welcoming the participants, the President of the group, Mr Phil Chinwuba, said the journey which started 39…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia-born United Kingdom based industrialist, Chief Charles Lawrence Nwangwa, has hailed the leadership acumen of Gov. Alex Otti, affirming that the Governor has made Abia a centre of attraction for diaspora investors. Chief Nwangwa who spoke during the New Yam festival of the Igbo community in the UK, said that under Otti, “Abia State offers a robust plan for those in diaspora to invest.” “The state offers a robust plan for diaspora investments. Those with promising proposals are welcomed to engage directly with state officials, including the governor himself. “Governor Otti is committed to attracting investment, making…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the quality of education and fostering excellence within Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, especially polytechnics and monotechnics nationwide. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, expressed this commitment at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja during a public hearing on a bill proposing the establishment of a National Polytechnic Commission, which is designed to supervise, regulate, and coordinate polytechnic education across Nigeria. According to a statement issued by Rep. Akin Rotimi, Spokesman of House of Representatives at the weekend, the hearing, organised by the House Committee…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The National Executive Council (NEC), Nigeria Union of Journalists has announced that the forthcoming Triennial Delegates Conference will be held in Owerri, Imo State, from the 28th to 30th November 2024. This was contained in a Communique issued at the end of the Virtual Meeting presided by the President, Comrade Chris Isiguzo, MFR, and well attended by members of the Central Working Committee, State Council Chairmen and Secretaries on Friday, August 9, 2024. The NUJ NEC also constituted a 9-man Credentials Committee led by Comrade Michael Ikeogwu as chairman and Comrade Ademu Seidu as Secretary, to organise…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced the date for the long awaited local government election in the state. A release signed by the State Chief Electoral Officer, Genevieve Osakwe, read: “The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission wishes to inform all registered political parties and the general public that the local government election in the state will be held on Saturday September 28, 2024. “Election timetable/schedule of activities and other details can be collected from the Headquarters of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, Awka, from Wednesday 14 August, 2024.” Ikengaonline reports that local government…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and the Association of Non-Indigenes in Anambra State (ANIAS), have denied involvement of their members in insecurity in Anambra State. The two groups said that two suspected kidnappers arrested in Mgbakwu, Awka North Local Government Area, are not their members. They explained that Miyetti Allah members are non-indigenes with lawful and visible means of livelihood. They said the suspects are criminal elements contributing to insecurity in the area, calling for a full investigation into the alleged kidnappings in the town. The Miyetti Allah went further to…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka No fewer than 5,700 residents have reportedly been diagnosed with tuberculosis within the first two quarters of 2024 in Anambra State. Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs and other parts of the body. It is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Programme Manager, Anambra State TB, Leprosy & Brully Ulcer Control Programme, Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, disclosed this during a one day capacity building workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the Media on Tuberculosis Intervention in the state. Represented by the Monitoring &…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As part of efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding, the Management of Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Aba, has slashed by half, child delivery bills of all women delivered of their babies at the hospital. The gesture, according to the Chief Medical Director, CMD of the hospital, Professor Ijeoma Nduka, was in honour of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week. Professor Nduka who said the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding are huge, admonished mothers on the importance of introducing their newborn babies to breast milk. Sensitising nursing mothers on the gains of breast milk, the Professor of Public Health…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The people of Mgbom-Na-Achara community in Ohaozara Local Government Area have hailed Gov. Francis Nwifuru over award of contract for the construction 12-kilometre Ogwumabiri-Ojigwe Road. The 12-kilometre Ogwumabiri-Ojigwe Road is the first road project in the community after 25 years within the current civil rule. The commendation is contained in a communique issued in Enugu by the Mgbom-Na-Achara Development Union (MADU), after its meeting on Saturday. The communique was jointly signed by Chief Philip Eze, its President-General; Mr Udechukwu Obaji, Secretary-General and Ms Ngozichi Okorie, Publicity Secretary. The communique noted the community’s “deep appreciation to His Excellency,…