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Our Reporter, Abuja The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on the Enugu State Government to urgently review the case of Mr. Godwin Odey, who it says was wrongfully arrested and charged with murder and unlawful possession of Indian hemp. In a statement issued on Monday, RULAAC said it received a petition from Olu Omotayo, Esq., President of the Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), highlighting what appears to be a serious miscarriage of justice in the case. According to the petition, Odey—an OND graduate of Banking and Finance from Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, and a…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocating for improved Primary Health Care (PHC) services in Anambra State has called on the state government to strengthen antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care in PHC facilities across the state. The call was made in Awka on Tuesday during an advocacy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA). The meeting focused on enhancing dialogue around the effective utilization of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) and addressing existing gaps in PHC service delivery. Speaking on behalf of the CSOs, Ify Unachukwu, the State…
By Edmons Chijioke Adindu October 6th — what a sad day it was! A day that will forever remain dark. On October 6, 2022, the Nigerian nation, and indeed the entire Igbo race, lost a renowned industrialist and entrepreneur, a towering political figure, and a quintessential statesman, Prince Vincent Ogbulafor (Ugwumba Olokoro). He died in a Canadian hospital after a brief illness, at the age of 73. We mourned, we wailed, yet death showed no pity. He departed like a fleeting guest. Heartless, restless death — in cowardice you toil, snatching away a selfless man and peaceful soul, leaving emptiness…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The National Assembly and leaders of all registered political parties under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) have reached a consensus on key areas of Local Government reforms, electoral reforms, and gender inclusivity in the ongoing constitutional review process. This agreement was reaffirmed on Monday during a high-level engagement convened by the House Committee on Constitution Review in Abuja. Present at the event were the leadership of the National Assembly, national chairmen, secretaries, and women leaders of all registered political parties in the country. Speaking at the event, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio—represented by Tahir Monguno—urged political…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State Liaison Officer at the National Assembly, Chief Iheanyi Chinasa, has advised the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to stop “wasting energy” on his alleged ambition to contest the 2027 Abia governorship election, saying he “lacks the capacity” to stop Governor Alex Otti’s second-term bid. Chief Chinasa, who is Kalu’s kinsman and a major opponent in the 2023 election, urged the Deputy Speaker to end what he described as “needless hostilities” against Governor Otti. Featuring virtually on a popular radio programme in the state, The Parliament, Chief Chinasa faulted…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka The newly appointed Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State, Commandant Bridget Asekhauno, has pledged to collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to enhance road safety awareness and promote a better society. Asekhauno made the commitment while receiving officials of the NUJ, who paid her a courtesy visit on Monday. She said: “I’ve been impressed by the support we’ve received from journalists since my arrival. Road safety is a collective responsibility, and journalists have shown great commitment to spreading our message. “Journalists in Anambra have consistently published our news through…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki In a major stride toward achieving universal health coverage, the Ebonyi State Government, through the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA), has unveiled a landmark plan to enroll 29,000 persons living with HIV (PLHIV) into the state’s health insurance scheme at no cost. The initiative was officially announced during the Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) Conference in Abakaliki. According to the state government, the program is part of the Global Fund–supported project facilitated by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP).…
…Counters Deputy Speaker over inflated allocation claims Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The cold war between Governor Alex Otti and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives took a new turn on Monday as the Governor chided the Deputy Speaker over his alleged false claims about funds accruing to Abia State from the Federation Account. Kalu, while addressing his supporters on Sunday at Abia Hotels, Umuahia, during an Independence anniversary get-together, claimed that Abia receives between ₦38 billion and ₦40 billion as monthly allocation from Abuja. The Deputy Speaker, who acknowledged some of the Governor’s achievements, however, claimed that “what is…
…Nigeria Places 4th, Wins 3 Gold, 4 Silver, 9 Bronze Medals Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Brazil topped the medal table with seven gold, three silver, and five bronze medals as the International Para Badminton Championship ended on Sunday in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. India came second with six gold, five silver, and 14 bronze medals, while Peru came third with six gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. Nigeria won a total of three gold, four silver, and nine bronze medals to finish fourth on the medals table. Abia’s Jeremiah Nnanna won a gold medal, while Nigeria’s Paralympic bronze medallist,…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka The Anambra Peace Mediation Committee of the Kingpact Development Initiative (KDI) has paid an advocacy visit to the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Anambra State Command, Mr. Victor Akeh, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration for a peaceful and credible 2025 governorship election in the state. Welcoming the delegation, Mr. Akeh commended the committee for its proactive engagement, describing the intervention as timely given the heightened political activities across the state. “Most of the issues heating up the polity at this point come from supporters of political candidates,” he noted. “Election management goes beyond…