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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of Guild of Public Affairs Analysts in Enugu State, Dr Ambrose Igboke, has commended the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) for reducing the electricity tariff in the state. According to him, the action, which has drawn negative criticism from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), had opened can of worms in the electricity sector. He said: “The recent slash in electricity tariff by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission has opened a lot of can of worms in the pricing regime of the Electricity Tariff. “The action of EERC was purely based on calculations that even Mainpower Subco…
By Abdul Mahmud One month ago, in Abuja, a small circle of friends, literary enthusiasts, human rights activists, politicians, public intellectuals and thinkers gathered to listen to Chidi Odinkalu read from his latest offering, The Selectorate: When Judges Topple the People. It was a private reading, but the ideas Chidi graciously espoused belong in the public domain. They concern us, citizens of this ruined Republic. Odinkalu is no stranger to judicial criticism. I have often described him both as a restless ruffler of the judicial nest and a flamethrower who scorches the dark recesses of our judicial quarters, casting light into corners…
Our Reporter, Abuja The campaign organization of the Labour Party Anambra governorship candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, has condemned in strong terms the recent comments made by Governor Chukwuma Soludo during a political rally in Ekwulobia, describing them as “reckless, condescending, and unbecoming of a sitting governor.” Governor Soludo, while addressing supporters, reportedly mocked political opponents and described some Anambra citizens as “street urchins.” He also suggested that any governorship aspirant pledging to serve a single term “needs psychiatric examination.” In a swift reaction on Sunday, the Moghalu Campaign Organization accused the Governor of engaging in “insults and mockery” rather than addressing…
Our Reporter, Abuja Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has joined numerous admirers around the world in paying glowing tribute to Professor Christina Chinwe Achebe, wife of literary icon Chinua Achebe, on the occasion of her 90th birthday. In a heartfelt birthday message, Obi celebrated Professor Achebe not only as the lifelong partner of one of Africa’s greatest writers but also as a towering figure in her own right—an accomplished academic, mentor, and nation builder. “Dear Professor Achebe, on this joyful occasion of your 90th birthday, I join your family, friends, and…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) has received a major boost in its efforts to enhance environmental cleanliness following the donation of a large quantity of protective kits by GZ Industries, a leading recycling company in Nigeria. Receiving the items in Umuahia, the General Manager of ASEPA, Mazi Ogbonnia Okereke, commended GZ Industries for the kind gesture, describing it as a strong show of support for Governor Alex Otti’s vision to transform the lives and environment of Abia residents through impactful projects. “This underscores the company’s belief in Governor Otti’s vision. The gesture marks the beginning…
By Rudolf Okonkwo Falling in love with a Nigerian is not for the faint-hearted. Sissies need not apply. It requires patience, a tolerance for contradictions, and pretty much everything 1 Corinthians 13 recommends. And that’s just the bare minimum. But if you’ve ever loved a wasp, a cockroach, a scorpion, or a butterfly—this will be easy. Now, I understand how absurd that sounds. Some of you—my African brothers and sisters—have told me in hushed tones: “We like you Nigerians, but… sometimes… it’s too much.” Yes. We know. Our wahala is too much. Ghanaians sigh, “Charlie, dey don come,” when we…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Nigerian Army has constructed and donated an industrial water borehole to the Ohodo community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State to address the area’s persistent water scarcity. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, inaugurated the project on Saturday, describing it as a high-impact initiative aimed at “giving back to society.” He was represented at the event by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Maj.-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye. According to the COAS, the project was executed in honour of Maj.-Gen. Patrick Eze (rtd.), former Commandant of the Nigerian Army Ordnance School, as…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Government has commenced the payment of gratuities to retired local government workers, covering retirees from 1996 to date. To facilitate the process, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has inaugurated a six-member committee led by Mrs. Catherine Ogbu to verify and process payments for eligible retirees. Other members of the committee include Mrs. Mbam Joy, Dr. Cajethan Oketa, Hon. Justice Iheanachor Chima, and Comrade David Elom, representing the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). Mr. Martins Uguru will serve as the committee’s secretary. Inaugurating the committee, Governor Nwifuru urged the members to carry out their assignment with…
By Owei Lakemfa History was made. It was the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent. Benin Republic chose this Day of Saturday July 26, 2025 to implement its new nationality initiative for diaspora and Black individuals. The law, passed on September 2, 2024, grants Beninese citizenship to descendants of African ancestors sold and transported during the transatlantic slave trade. All that is required of the Black person anywhere in the world to become a Benin citizen is to be at least 18 years old, not hold citizenship of another African country, and have proven African…
…Slams Igbo political elite for abandoning the people Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Retired Major General Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma has decried the continued marginalisation of the Igbo in Nigeria, lamenting that 55 years after the end of the Nigeria-Biafra war, the country appears not to have forgiven Ndigbo. Speaking during the July edition of Ikengaonline town hall meeting on Thursday night, the retired General expressed disappointment over what he described as the deliberate exclusion of the Igbo from national affairs, despite their genuine commitment to reintegration. “Our people, at the end of the war, wholeheartedly sought reintegration and have done everything possible…