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Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has departed the country for medical treatment of his protracted spinal cord ailment. The former PDP spokesman was sighted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday evening on crutches, accompanied by some family members and close associates. Reprieve came to Metuh following December 16, Appeal Court judgement annulling his conviction by Justice Okon Abang on the grounds of bias, consequent upon which Justice Nkeonye Maha of the Federal High Court, on December 24, granted him bail, and ordered the release of his international passport for a period of 45 days to travel within and outside the jurisdiction of the court. It would be recalled that Justice Abang had rejected several applications by Metuh to travel for medical treatment. At some point, the trial Judge ruled against receiving any medical report from any hospital or doctor in Nigeria and Metuh was brought to court...

Anambra South Senator and Convener of Anambra Progressives and Development Union ( APDA), Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah was at Nnobi yesterday to celebrate with the Chief Executive Officer of SEAMAN Group over the conferment of Lord Mayor title on him by the Abalukwu Elites Forum. Speaking briefly at the event, Senator Ubah who was the special guest of honour, described the title received by the SEAMAN boss as an honour well deserved.  The Prince of the Senate and Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District , Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah who was accompanied to the event by the Diaspora Chairman of Anambra Progressives And Development Union (APDA),Barrister Peter Nwosu further commended Chief Agbanari who is also a frontline  progressive member for his efforts towards the promotion of the  wellbeing of the people. Senator Ubah also took out time to  appreciate  him specially  for his selfless contributions towards the actualization of the visions of the Ana...

The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District and National Leader of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah was in Oraukwu yesterday  to celebrate with the Vice-President General of Ọhaneze Ndị Igbo Worldwide, Chief Charles Odunukwe popularly known as Chardon who gave out his daughter in marriage. In his remarks at the traditional marriage ceremony which took place at Chief Odunukwe's home at Ibenabo village of Oraukwu in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, the YPP National Leader prayed God to grant the new couple a happy and peaceful  home. He also asked God to grant them more wisdom and understanding as they move into the big stage of life. Responding, Chief Odunukwe thanked the Senator and other attendees for honoring his invitation. He also prayed God to grant the new couple abundant wisdom and a peaceful home.  Other dignitaries at the massively attended event yesterday include the  Managing Director of Natio...

The National President of Ndiakwu Otolo Nnewi, Hon Jude Osumouh has restated the readiness of his community to officially open its ultra modern hall and event complex on the 31st of December 2020. He made this known yesterday, while interacting with newsmen at his office. He went down memory lane to recount the exploits Ndiakwu Otolo Nnewi community has made in the past in Nnewi, stressing that his community have also led the way for others to follow. He said as pacesetters, his community in 1973 established the first vigilante group in Nnewi to combat crime. He said that was possible because of the unite of purpose which has been the benchmark of his community. He however commended the efforts of Chief John Anya(Omeifeukwu Nnewi) a man he described as a high spirited individual, who used his personal resources to sponsor the activities of Ndiakwu Otolo community from 1970 till the period he handed over power. He went on to state the fact that it was Chief John Anya that created all th...

The Managing Director (MD) of National Inland Water Ways (NIWA) Chief George Moghalu has called on Ndigbo to work hard in their bid towards ascending the presidency, in 2023. Chief Moghalu made this known in an interactive session with newsmen at his country home in Nnewi. He said that the need to work hard has become imperative because power is not given, rather power is taken. He said since the inception of democracy in Nigeria that Igbo's have not ascended the presidency, stressing that, there is need for Ndigbo to sit down and get organized for the Igbo presidency project. “Every zone wants to have the presidency, for me, I will like the Nigerian president to come from Nnewi, possibly from my family, because of the positive impact it will have on the community. “But the truth is that we are not talking about president of Igbo nation,  but a Nigerian President who will be from Igbo extraction. If we fully realize the enormity of the project, we have to put our house in order so ...

The Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017 was enacted precisely on the 29th of December 2017. It provides for compulsory treatment and care for gunshot victims. The Act stipulates that persons with gunshot wounds are to be received for immediate and adequate treatment by any hospital in Nigeria with or without initial monetary deposit and also without a Police report. The law however states that, It shall be the duty of any hospital that receives or accepts any person with a gunshot wound to report the fact to the nearest police station within two (2) hours of commencement of treatment. And upon receipt of the aforesaid report, the Police shall immediately commence investigation with a view to determining the circumstances under which the person was shot.The Police may not receive any person with gunshot wounds from the hospital for the purposes of investigation unless and until the Chief Medical Director of the hospital certifies him fit and no longer in dire n...

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that the Troops of the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI has killed scores of armed bandits in separate operations conducted in Katsina and Zamfara States. This was stated in a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General John Eneche Gen Eneche said that the operations in Katsina State included an airstrike executed on Tuesday after intelligence reports indicated that a group of bandits, armed with high calibre weapons, had rustled some cattle and attacked commuters along the Batsari-Jibia Road. He said that the bandits who were reportedly retreating with the stolen livestock towards Garin Labo, were tracked and located by a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) attack helicopter, as they were heading towards Runka Forest. According to him, “the helicopter unleashed a heavy barrage of rocket fire on the bandits, killing no fewer than 21 of them, as later confirmed by Human Inte...

At least four houses have been destroyed in Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State following crisis allegedly instigated by some influential members of the community. Indigenes of the community have called on the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano and the commissioner of Police, Mr John Abang to investigate the crisis, with a view to meting appropriate punishment to those behind it. Mr Chibuzor Onwujekwe, a member of the community whose house was invaded and destroyed said the destruction was carried out by some youths in the village who were being sponsored, and that the intention of the invaders was to kills him, but luckily, he was away from home on the day of the invasion. “They destroyed my house totally and looted everything in it. Since then, I have been moving from one hotel to the other. I am not the only one affected, there are other indigenes, whose houses were also destroyed by the hoodlums. “We are begging governor Obiano to wade into the matte...

The Governor of IMO state, Hope Uzodimma  has said that he will publish in the newspapers by January 2, 2020, details of all Imo workers and pensioners who have passed the automation process and have been receiving their entitlements till date so that those still in doubt will know how serious the government is with the automation. He said he has a covenant with God to sincerely serve the people of Imo State and that he will be committed to the promise throughout his tenure. Governor Uzodimma made this known during his Christmas Day Church service at his home Church, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Omuma, in Oru East local government area. He recalled the events that brought him into politics, the contest for governorship of Imo State and the reclaiming of his mandate at the Supreme Court, noting that “the people of Omuma have many reasons to be grateful to God for making one of their own governor of the state.” He however vowed not to owe any worker or pensioner in the state or loca...

The bill which was presented to the state house of Assembly by the Governor as the 2021 budget last week has undergone the legislative processes and ready for his assent. Presenting the bill to the Governor for his assent The Speaker Rt Hon. Paul Emeziem alongside his deputy, the majority leader and another house of assembly members assured the Governor of doing thorough work and restated the integrity of the house in ensuring that the budget was not padded and devoid of irregularities. Gov. Hope Uzodimma appreciated the house for taking their time to address every critical issue raised in the budget and promised that very soon the budget will become more visible in every sector of the state. He added that his administration will not condone any act of financial recklessness and impropriety by any government official or agency and that anyone or office that is found wanting must answer for it. He further encouraged the smooth relationship between the Executive and the legislature in th...

The Present President General of Uruagu community in Town Union has called for synergy and continuity in the administration of Uruagu community in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra state.  He made this call while interacting with newsmen at his office recently. Hon. Charles Nwonye emphasized that  he is interested in contesting for the plump job in Uruagu community, which he has managed for over 4 years now and to God be the glory that he has performed beyond people's expectations in bringing about the needed developmental change in the community He opined that Uruagu Nnewi Community is not for sale and asked those clamouring for him to step down as enemies of the community. He stressed that his administration in Uruagu Nnewi community has witnessed tremendous development and therefore called on members of the community to support his bid to re election to enable him complete the projects he has started in the community. He however stressed that Uruagu Nnewi community is not for...