In a move towards social reform, the Amurie Omanze community in the Isu Local Government Area of Imo State has set January 4, 2024 as the date for abolishing all forms of obnoxious cultural practices, including the Osu, Ohu, Ume, and Diala caste systems. In a statement made available to journalists, on Tuesday, HRH Eze…
Abia State government has declared war against cultism, drug addiction and other forms of criminality in the State. The declaration was made in Umuahia by Governor Alex Otti during a one-day sensitization campaign against cultism and drug addiction, organized by Abia State Orientation Agency. He condemned the rate at which youths are involved, lamenting that…
The Head of Service (HoS) of Abia State civil service, Mrs Ngozi Obioma has said that some civil servants posted out of their offices have refused to go to their new places of work. To this end, the office of the Head of Service has threatened to deal with those refusing to comply. The HoS,…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state and Alex Otti of Abia state have emerged as standout leaders, garnering robust endorsements and substantial support from their respective constituencies, according to a recent survey conducted by Run to Win’s Democratic Accountability Project. The poll’s results shed light on the public perception of the leadership approaches of…
Four children belonging to three neighbours have been taken away by their new neighbour who just packed in three days earlier in Umuahia, Abia state, police have confirmed. The tenants, all women who are also petty traders, are Madam Ngozi Kingsley; Madam Ifeanyi Uduma, sister to Ngozi Kingsley and Madam Blessing Peter Obasi from Nwoke…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has successfully uncovered and dismantled a notorious counterfeit beverage syndicate operating in Eziukwu Market (Cemetery Market) in Aba, Abia State. The agency’s intervention comes after weeks of intelligence gathering and collaboration with other security agencies to address the long-standing criminal activities in the market….
The Mayor of Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State Hon. High Chief Victor Ikeji has described the Abia Christmas Village Festival project as a laudable project and promised that the LGA will support the event. The Mayor who endorsed the project during a working visit by the Project team, encouraged the team to…
Oil communities in the Assa North cluster, Ohaji-Egbema council area of Imo, have called on the Anoh Gas Processing Company (AGPC) to expedite work on the Assa-Ohoba-Obosima rural road. The call is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the cluster, Duke-Bright Enyia, and made available to journalists in Owerri on Monday. The…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated the state-owned Small Claims Court, with the charge to officers to dispense their judicial duties without delays. The court came into effect on December 1, 2023, and will adjudicate on cases of N5million or less, excluding cost. At the event, which was held at Justice B. A. Njemanze,…
Following the unfortunate air of insecurity and violence that has prevailed in the Southeast and its attendant effects on the economy, education of the youths and social life, Nollywood actors, musical artists and other performers in the entertainment industry, mainly from the south east extraction have signed up to a new initiative to totally restore…
