Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Friday condemned a pipeline explosion which occurred in the Ohaji area of the State, leading to the loss of five lives. The governor, who spoke in a statement by his Media Adviser, Oguwike Nwachuku, regretted the loss of lives as a result of the incident, saying the frequent…
In a compassionate response to the recent environmental crisis in Ara Ajatakiri Village, Ikwuano LGA, Abia State, the United Nations International Peace and Governing Council has sent a delegation to ascertain the level of the problem. The delegates under the directive of Special Envoy Kelechi Unono-Okagbare, pledged to provide immediate relief to the village. This…
The arraignment of Mazi Godwin Kanu Idei at the Magistrate Court Umuahia for alleged conspiracy, impersonation and conduct likely to breach public peace over the traditional ruler tussle in Arochukwu Kingdom, Arochukwu LGA of Abia State, has been adjourned sine die (indefinitely). Kanu Idei was one of the two claimants to the Eze ARO stool…
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has solicited the cooperation of security agencies in Anambra to combat the menace of fake and counterfeit food and drugs. Martins Iluyomade, director of NAFDAC in charge of the South-East, gave this indication when he visited the Anambra Commissioner of Police, Assistant Inspector General of…
Dr. Ifeanyichuku Okonkwo, a renowned Rights Activist and former Governorship candidate in Anambra State has brushed aside the pronouncement of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo on Anambra State Traditional Rulers (Amendment) Law, 2020. The pronouncement under contention was made by the governor on 23rd day of January, 2023 at his meeting with Traditional Rulers of Anambra…
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has absolved the Chairman of Ohaozara Local Government Area (LGA), Mr Chinonso Ajah, of incompetence in checking the recent killings in the area. Nwifuru made the declaration on Thursday at the council during the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally for the Feb. 3 Ebonyi south senatorial district by-election. “They want…
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says his administration is committed to transforming the health sector, to provide residents improved access to essential healthcare services. Otti said this on Friday, when he received a delegation of the Revive Medical Team, a Belgium-based NGO in the state on a medical mission, in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local…
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a lawyer before the Federal High Court in Enugu State on money laundering charges. The lawyer, Barrister Mike Ikegbunam, was brought before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Independence Layout, Enugu State, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024,…
The Southeast Zonal Chapter of the Electricity Consumers of Nigeria (ECAN) has criticised those it described as mortal enemies of the geopolitical zone for “working against the takeoff of the Geometric Power plant in the Osisioma Industrial Estate in Aba. They are agitated because they believe that it will enable Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest distribution…
The traditional ruler of Nawfia community in Anambra State, Igwe Dr. Daniel Ogochukwu Obelle, along with the President General of Nawfia Progressive Union (NPU), Mr. Daniel Okoye, and other executive members of the union, have received a vote of confidence from the indigenes of Nawfia. The indigenes expressed their support during a solidarity rally held…
