The Imo House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a motion directing the Imo State Amalgamated Market Traders Association to carry out clean up exercise every Thursday in Imo markets. The motion, sponsored by Dr Francis Osuoha (APC -Ohaji Egbema), urged Gov. Hope Uzodimma to mandate the state Ministry of Environment to issue the directive. Presenting…
The people of Ishi-Ozalla community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State have appealed to Governor Peter Mbah to intervene in the lingering crisis in the area. They also condemned the purported plan by a few individuals from the community to change the Town Union Leadership of the community for their selfish gains,…
A grassroots-based nongovernmental organisation has emerged in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State with a focus on activities on medical, economic, social, and educational needs of the people of the area. The Oluebube A. Chukwu Foundation (OACF) has announced its emergence during its maiden outreach programme held at Nkwoegu Isuochi, the council headquarters. Founder…
Abia PPRO, Maureen Chinaka The Abia State Commissioner of Police (CP), Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, has ordered an orderly room trial for police officers who invaded a radio station in Umuahia, the state capital to effect the arrest of a guest identified as Udensi Bernard who was on a live radio programme at ABN TV/Radio located at…
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has reiterated his commitment in ensuring that officers and men of the command are dedicated, patriotic and diligent to duty. He said that the command under his watch would not condone any form of indiscipline, misconduct and human rights violation including extortion, brutalization and unlawful detention…
Lawyers in Enugu North Senatorial District of Enugu State on Tuesday protested continuous online sitting of High Court judges in the district for the past two years from the state capital. The lawyers had gathered in Nsukka High Courts and Obollo-Afor as early as 7:30am in their numbers, blocking the road leading to the court…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the recent demolitions conducted by the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), describing it as ‘troubling’. While calling for a comprehensive investigation into the matter, HURIWA revealed that the petition from the Obeagu community provided a comprehensive account of the historical context of the dispute,…
The Abia State Government says it has commenced re-modeling of major markets in the state to make them complete favourably with standard markets elsewhere. Commissioner for Trade and Investment Dr Chimezie Ukaegbu who disclosed this at a press briefing in Umuahia, also said the State had abolished multiple taxation, and touting in all Abia markets….
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has commended the authorities at the Supreme Court of Nigeria for releasing the Certified True Copy (CTC) of its December 15, 2024 judgement on the detention of the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. It would be recalled that the…
Thirty fire outbreaks have been recorded in different parts of Abis State between December 2023 to date. This disclosure was made by the Chief Fire Officer of Abia State, Mr Arua Nnanna. Nnanna who attributed the high figure of incidents to the period of intense heat and hot wind, told Abia residents to be more…
