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Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Nsukka Journalists Forum (NJF), has thrown their support for the creation of Adada State out of Enugu State, saying that it is long overdue. The forum comprised of media practitioners from Nsukka cultural zone including Isi Uzo, Udenu, Igboeze South, Igboeze North, Uzo Uwani, Igbo Etiti and Nsukka Local Government Areas of Enugu State. NJF stated this during its 2024 Convention held in Nsukka.  Speaking, the Chairman of the forum, Mr Benson Ezugwu, said that the creation of Adada was the focal point of the convention because it was long overdue and necessitated by equity, justice…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), an organisation that focuses on digital literacy, and the European Union have strengthened ties to enhance digital transformation and capacity building initiatives in Nigeria. Ikengaonline learnt that the move is to enhance international collaboration in digital transformation and technology transfer. It is also to leverage expertise and resources to address growing demand for digital skills and innovation in the global workforce. Chief Executive Officer of DBI, David Daser, accompanied by key officials of the Institute, Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the European Union (EU) delegation in Abuja. The delegation was warmly…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN); has petitioned Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State seeking compliance with the Anti Torture Act 2017 in the state. In a letter signed by its President, Olu Omotayo Esq., and made available to Ikengaonline in Enugu, the group demanded for justice in the arraignment in Court of Mr Sunday Nwobodo and five others after their alleged torture by the police in Enugu. CRRAN in the letter stated that: “Based on a petition dated 16th September 2024, addressed to the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Enugu…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri  Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has reassured workers in the state of his commitment to the implementation of the N70,000 new national Minimum wage as already approved by the Federal Government. Briefing newsmen on Thursday after a closed door meeting with Labour leaders in Imo State, Governor Uzodimma said commencement of payment of the N70,000 new minimum wage in the State will take effect soon after his government and Labour leaders were done working out the modalities. He described the new minimum wage as proper and appropriate hence his government is committed to its implementation. He…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri  Senator Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has inaugurated two Boards in the State to help improve the standard of education of the citizenry as well as enhance the people’s faith in God.  They are  Pilgrims Welfare Board and Scholarship Board.  Performing the ceremony at the New Exco Chambers, Government House Owerri, Governor Uzodimma described  the Scholarship Board as a platform the government wants to use to fund, not only bright children of Imo State, but also the vulnerable and the less privileged in the society. “The government had deemed it wise to revive the Scholarship Board to…

 Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Chairmen of the 21 local government areas of Anambra State who were recently elected on September 28, have been sworn-in, Ikengaonline reports. Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Anambra State Governor, inaugurated them at the Executive Chambers, Government House, Awka on Thursday. Those sworn-in include, Chibueze Ofobuike (Aguata), Ifeanyi Chiweze (Anambra East), Fidelis Nnazo (Anambra West), Romanus Ibekwe (Anaocha), ThankGod Anago (Awka North), Chinedu Okafor (Awka South), and Alphonsus Ofumelu (Ayamelum). Others were Chijioke Ozumba (Dunukofia), Chimezie Obi (Ekwusigo), Stanley Nkwoka (Idemili North), Amaka Obi (Idemili South), Anayo Orjiako (Ihiala), Chinedu Ononiba (Njikoka), Echezona Anazodo (Nnewi North) and…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia In furtherance of his road revolution stride, Gov. Alex Otti has flagged-off the construction of the 19.1-kilometre Itungwa-Omoba-Amaise-Amairi-Mgboko-Ahiaba Ubi-Nkwo Elechi Road. This is coming barely two months after he flagged off the total rehabilitation of 41-kilometre Ohafia-Arochukwu federal road. The latest flag off is a pilot project of the Rural Access Agricultural Marketing  Project (RAAMP). In his speech during the flag off ceremony at the Omoba Rail Line Junction, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Governor Otti said his administration was committed to synergise with regional and international development partners to develop the state. The Governor who titled…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A couple, Mr Jacob Udo and Mrs Comfort Udo, have been beheaded by unknown assailants at Isiala Autonomous Community in Bende Local Government Area of the state. The State Police Command which confirmed the heinous crime, said investigation had been launched to unravel the matter. Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO in charge of the state, Maureen Chilaka, told Ikengaonline that detectives had visited the crime scene and exhibits collected. “Yes, we received such report yesterday at Bende Divisional Headquarters. The crime scene has been visited, exhibits recovered. Their bodies have been deposited at the mortuary, and investigation is ongoing,”…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka  Police in Anambra has confirmed gunmen attack that claimed the lives of two officers in Nnewi, Anambra State. A source, in a trending video, said the incident happened at Akabu-Ukwu, Uruagu Nnewi in the early hours of Thursday, October 3, and also led to the death of about two policemen. The viral video showed the victims lifeless bodies in a pool of blood. It also captured the gunmen setting fire to the police vehicle, adding to the intensity and devastation of the attack. Confirming the attack, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, said police…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka  A group of suspected gunmen have reportedly attacked and killed police officers, attached to Nnewi, Anambra State. A source in a trending video said the incident occurred at Akabu-Ukwu, Uruagu Nnew,i in the early hours of Thursday, October 3.  Ikengaonline learned that the attack resulted in the death of approximately two policemen. The viral video also showed the victims lifeless bodies in a pool of blood. It captured the gunmen setting fire to the police vehicle, adding to the intensity and devastation of the attack. Effort to reach out to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP…