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Valentine Ozigbo, the immediate past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the former President of the Nigerian Senate, Late Dr Chuba Okadigbo, over the demise of their son, Pharoah Okadigbo. In a statement on Monday, May 24, 2021, Mr Ozigbo, the PDP frontrunner in the Anambra gubernatorial elections, expressed his deep feelings of sadness and grief over the unfortunate motor accident in which Mr Okadigbo lost his life. "I was deeply saddened by the shocking news of the fatal accident that claimed the life of Pharoah Okadigbo, son of an Anambra icon, the late Dr Chuba Okadigbo on Saturday, May 22, 2021," Ozigbo wrote.  "An unexpected death of a loved one is one of the most difficult tragedies of life. Pharoah was an energetic young politician with so much promise. He took with him an abundance of hope, talent, and dreams for a better Nigeria.   "We mourn Pharoah's sad loss. We also pray that the good L...

On the occasion of the 2021 International Children's Day which is marked on 27th of May annually, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Education has launched a programme tagged "Children Accident Prevention Initiative (CAPI) Be Seen and Be Safe". Delivering his address at the launch of the Programme today in Abuja, the Hon. Minister of State for Education Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba said that the Federal Government remains committed towards the all inclusive safe academic environment for all learners hence the conceptualization and launch of CAPI. The Hon. Minster disclosed that senior officers of the Federal Ministry of Education have been drafted to supervise the distribution of the CAPI materials as well as to play advisory roles in the CAPI process in order to ensure the effective implementation of the Programme. Speaking further, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba said" we implore all interest groups including local and international donors to ...

The Hon. Minister of State for Education Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has made it clear that the Federal Government has agreed to all the demands of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics which led to the ongoing strike by the union.  He made this known while addressing protesting Polytechnics Students who came from different states of the country to express their grievances over the lingering strike, at the Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters in Abuja. The Honourable Minister of State for Education, maintained that the Federal Government has written to ASUP severally since they embarked on the strike, appealing to them to reopen the Polytechnics for the future of students in the various institutions across the country. According to Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba "though the Federal Government has played its part through the Federal Ministry of Education, it cannot coerce ASUP to reopen the Polytechnics. Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba who enumerated all the contending issues such as: visi...

By Dr Uche Diala It has because extremely hard to engage these days because of the stench of hypocrisy. One cannot make a submission without it being tagged political or partisan. Everyone is speaking toungue in cheek and men have refused to call a spade, even as the reality is starring us in the face simply out of fear. Shame on us all.  But even some who joined the bandwagon of populism thinking they can hide behind the 'others' scapegoating are seeking for who will defend them. The chicken has truly come home to roost. One simple truth is that many, if not most of us are responsible for what we are going through security wise in Imo state today; either by direct participation or by subtle support and aqueisance. For many of us it was simply politics which makes me to ask - who drinks poison by himself expecting another person to die by it? I repeat, let us stop our hypocritical sermonizing, emergency empathy and crocodile tears. Failed government, failed state bla bla bla. Y...

Recent security challenges witnessed in imo lately can not be far OPINION:Ak47 from act of gorrila warfare , wherein the militia group mix up with people to unleash mayhem,thereby giving security personnels tough time nipping the situation in the bud. Yesterday’s clash between hoodlums and security operatives in orji foretolds the operational method of these unknown gun men, they present themselves as saviours of the people while in real sense they are endangering them . Beyond sentiment, the goverment is doing everything humanly possible to nip the challenges in the bud, but the vibes and solidarity been showed up by some people to hoodlums appears to be belittling the efforts of the present goverment and moreso projecting it as either been overwhelmed or going against it’s citizens. The video clips from orji yesterday is a clear example, the hoodlums struck and on sighting the presence of the security operatives ran into the crowd of innocent people ignorantly hailing them for destab...

Special Adviser to Governor of Anambra State on Political Matters, Ifeatu Obiokoye, speaks on the coming Anambra governorship election, chances of the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, among other issues.  Excerpts  *What would you consider as major achievements of the Obiano government in the past 7 years?*  In the past seven years, before this present security breakdown, Anambra was a very safe state. We had Christmases and other festivities without any incidents of crime or violence. Despite what we experience presently, Anambra is still relatively safe, as there have not been any incident of bank robbery in the state.  It was part of efforts to bring sound security in Anambra that Obiano launched Operation Kpochapu I, as soon as he assumed office as governor. After about two years, he launched Operation Kpochapu II. This helped the state in its drive to create a socially stable economy. It also helped the state in attracting foreign investments into An...

  A total of eleven suspected vandals have been arrested for attacking electricity installations belonging to the Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC (EEDC) across its network. A development which the Head, Corporate Communications of the company, Emeka Ezeh described as frustrating. Ezeh, in a release issued today (Tuesday) in Enugu, lamented on the impact which activities of these vandals have on the company’s operations, a situation that leaves electricity customers inconvenienced for weeks and the distribution company losing revenue while expending millions of Naira, replacing vandalized items. Just recently, a combined team of youths and Vigilante team from Omoba, Isiala Ngwa South, Abia State arrested one Ekene Ekwueme, while attempting to evacuate large quantities of vandalized aluminum conductor into his vehicle. Ebuka Eze, a native of Ugwuaji in Enugu South LGA, Enugu State was arrested by youths from Area "E" New Owerri, Imo State, while carting away in a wheelbarrow...

The Archbishop of Awka Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Bishop Alex Ibeziy on Sunday May 23, 2021at All Saints Parish, reconciled with Sir Izuchukwu Nwabueze during a church service where he called on Sir Izuchukwu Nwabueze and prayed for him, which has led to rest the squabble that existed between them recently. His Grace , ArchBishop Alexander Ibezim, PHD who presided over the church service at All Saints Parish, Ukpo, where he had confirmation of candidates, admission of women into Women's Guild and  Admission of men into Men's Fellowship of Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion for Ukpo Archdeaconry covering Ukpo, Ifitedunu and Ukwulu Communities. Arch Bishop Ibezim also used the pastoral visit to the church to reconcile with Ichie Sir Izuchukwu Nwabueze, and also prayed publicly for God's grace for him. Recently, the media has been awash with all manner of reports on the supposed strained relationship between Sir Nwabueze and the Archbishop. Ichie Nwabueze is an Accountan...

In continuation of his consultation with all the Local Governments in Imo state, Governor Hope Uzodimma has received Mbaitoli Local Government Stakeholders. The Mbaitoli Local Government Stakeholders were led by Chief Macon Nlemigbo, Imo APC State Chairman with other key leaders like Leo Stan Eke and others. Leo Stan Eke, the Chairman of Zinox Computers, speaking earlier, commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for the proactive Style of Governance, called for peace in Imo State and the undividing support of the Governor to do more for Imo People. “But also I need to appeal to politicians. You need to help the governor. Any society that does not have respect for elders is not a progressive society no matter who you are. The governor is a humble person. Onwa Oyoko has a good heart.” Leo Stan Eke Stated. Hon. Uche Nwuli making his Address at the meeting with the Governor Moved a motion to the general people of Mbaitoli present, for the adoption Governor Hope Uzodimma as their own son. And with ...

Prince Emeka Udedeme is the President, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra State. In this interview, he looks at the spate of insecurity in Nigeria and Southeast in particular; marginalization of the Southeast in the politics of Nigeria; Anambra governorship election, among other issues. How do you think Anambra could prosecute the November 6 governorship election in the face of insecurity, as well as threats from pro-Biafra elements? There are security meetings going ongoing here and there. Stakeholders in the region and beyond are convoking meetings geared towards solving the problem of insecurity. I believe that in a very short time, issue of insecurity will be addressed. By the grace of God, Anambra election will be conducted without hitches.  That election must come and go. November 6 is still months away; before then, there’ll be a way out. Governors of the Southern Nigeria recently held a meeting in Asaba, where they took a stand against open grazing. What is the position of Ohaneze on ...

  “GOVERNMENT WILL NEVER PUT INNOCENT PEOPLEOPLE IN HARMS WAY”   The Imo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has asked Imo people to shun and ignore scaremongers and propaganda to create fake and artificial unrest in the state as the Shared Prosperity Government will never endanger or risk the lives and Properties of the people or put them in harms way. Addressing Imo people to relieve them of their unfounded fears at the Imo State Government House Chapel, Owerri during the Sunday service, Governor Hope Uzodimma stated that such rumours were designed to put fears in the mind of Imo people and assured that no such thing would happen.    "Imo people and residents should go about their businesses without fear of molestation or harassment. What happened in the past weeks will never repeat itself again." Uzodimma stated.   Governor Uzodimma seized the opportunity to reiterate his earlier stand that those perpetrating the violence and evil in Imo State...