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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has sympathised with the former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, following their arrest in London in connection with alleged attempt to facilitate the travel of a minor to the UK for organ harvest. Ekweremadu and his wife who were arrested for the alleged offense are still under police custody in London. They are to be charged to court on July 7, and could serve long jail term if convicted. Obi who took to his verified Twitter handle, expressed his concern over the incident,…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The President/CEO, Digital Bridge Institute, DBI, Engr. Prof. Mohammed Ajiya has identified “ICT capacity building and digital skills acquisitions” as the prerequisites for a successful digital nation and smart economy. Prof. Ajiya, stated this at a digital summit organized by the DigiVation Network with the theme: The Future Now. The DBI CEO who was one of the speakers at the event, said that “the future is digital and as such digital skills are surely essential commodities for a sustainable digital future.” He said that the trend of digital activities would increase following the introduction of 5G. Earlier…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Senator Obinna Ọgba, one of the governorship aspirants laying claim to the governorship candidacy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has nominated Oliver Osi as his running mate Mr Osi is the member representing Ivo State Constituency in Ebonyi State House of Assembly. His name has since been transmitted and received by the headquarters of Peoples Democratic Party. In a letter dated 22nd June 2022 and addressed to the National Chairman of the party, Senator Ọgba who presently represents Ebonyi Central senatorial district said Osi’s nomination is in compliance to the electoral law. He said:…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka No fewer than 1,755 unemployed youths have been selected as beneficiaries from the Anambra State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (AN-CARES) Programme. The beneficiaries, oriented and enrolled by the Anambra State Community and Social Development Agency (ANCSDA), into the Labour-Intensive Public WorkFare (LIPW), for the program, will be receiving transfers/stipends in the sum of N12,500, every month for 24 months. The State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development Partners, Mrs Chiamaka Nnaka, disclosed this during the orientation and enrolment exercise, held at St. Marks Catholic Church Hall Abagana, in Njikoka LGA of the state. She…
Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Thursday called on the newly installed Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace Lucius Ugorji, that much would be expected from him now that the country is passing through the highest level of insecurity and youth restiveness. Uzodimma stated this at the Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri, during the installation of Archbishop Ugorji, to replace the outgoing Archibishop Anthony Obinna, who proceeded on retirement. According to the Governor, the new Archbishop would be expected to “provide the much-needed direction for both the clergy and laity, in the Archdiocese,” adding that “the…
Michael Onwuka, Enugu & Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested no fewer than 130 suspects for drug related offenses in Enugu in the last 11 months. It also said it convicted 51 offenders in Imo State. The NDLEA Commander in Enugu State, Mr Anietie Bassey, disclosed this on Thursday in Enugu while briefing newsmen on the sidelines of the 2022 UN International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking. Bassey said that those arrested between July 2021 and May 2022 compromised 124 males and six females. He also said that the agency secured…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Some of the terrorists behind the June 5 massacre at the Catholic Church Owo, Ondo State, have been arrested by the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as “Amotekun Corps.” No fewer than 40 worshipers were sent to their untimely graves while scores were critically injured during the senseless attack. The arrest of the suspects was confirmed Thursday by the state Commander of Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye. Adeleye made the confirmation while parading some 71 men who were arrested for various criminal activities across the state. He, however, did not give the actual figure of the suspected…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The traditional ruler of Isuokoma Autonomous Community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Eze Ambrose Ogbu, has been abducted by gunmen. It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the Monarch’s palace on Wednesday night and whisked him away to an unknown destination. The reason for his abduction could not be ascertained as his abductors have yet to contact his family members. A stakeholder in the community who pleaded for anonymity confirmed the incident to our Reporter in Abakaliki. He added that the abductors of the royal father were yet to contact the family as at…
A serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ( name withheld), and his wife, have been reportedly arrested in London for attempting to facilitate the travel of a child from Nigeria to the United Kingdom for the purpose of harvesting his organ. It is suspected that the description of the senator in question fits the former deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu. The United Kingdom Metropolitan Police have reportedly charged the couple with conspiracy to facilitate travel of another person for organ harvesting. According to reports, the suspects were arrested and charged over their plan to bring a child into…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Anambra State Governor, and the 2023 presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has finally opened up on why he visited Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Obi visited Wike on Wednesday in his private residence in Port Harcourt where the duo met for hours behind closed doors, thus fuelling rumours that Wike who lost the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP might be plotting to dump the ‘Big Umbrella.’ Wike is also believed to be habouring grievances against the PDP for also denying him the Vice-presidential ticket considering his…