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Mayor Lucky Igbokwe popularly known as Don Lulu, a prominent businessman, politician, and philanthropist, has issued a heartfelt tribute to the late president of the Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday. In his tribute, Mayor Igbokwe expressed profound grief over the loss of Chief Iwuanyanwu, describing him as a "titan, mentor, and friend." He recalled his many visits to Chief Iwuanyanwu's home, particularly the last time they met in Abuja, where the late elder statesman went above and beyond to address issues arising from the Abia PDP gubernatorial primaries. Mayor Igbokwe highlighted Chief Iwuanyanwu's…

Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa (LP-Abia), says the signing of the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) Bill into an Act of parliament by President Bola Tinubu is one step closer to ending the marginalisation of the region. Osonwa said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja following the President’s assent to the bill on July 24 which was co-sponsored by him and other lawmakers from the region. The lawmaker, who represents Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia, said that the Southeast region had long been marginalised and neglected. He, however, said that with the passage of the SEDC bill, “we are one…

A recent report by global data and business intelligence platform StatiSense has revealed that Nigerian mobile users made over 163 million visits to porn and betting websites in June 2024. The platform’s latest data, which highlights the top ten websites visited by Nigerians on mobile devices last month, shows a significant portion of this traffic is directed towards adult content and gambling sites. According to a post shared by StatiSense on its official X page, the top visited websites included a mix of search engines, social media apps, and betting platforms. Notably, Xvideos and Xnxx, two adult sites, collectively received…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced multiple vacant positions across various departments. The oil company made the announcement on its official X handle (formerly Twitter) on Friday morning. In the post, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, wrote, “NNPC Ltd is pleased to announce that we are currently hiring for multiple positions across various departments. We are seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team.” Interested candidates are encouraged to visit NNPCL’s official careers page for more details and application via procedures. https://careers.nnpcgroup.com The deadline for applications is August 20, 2024. However, social users, who…

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has vowed to ensure the conviction and imprisonment of any serving local government chairmen or councillors tampering with the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations to the LGs. He disclosed this on Thursday at the 17th-anniversary annual lecture event of the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) in Abuja. His latest reaction comes a few days after he instituted an LG autonomy suit at the Supreme Court and defeated the state governors’ legal team who unanimously opposed it at the apex court. Why FG Opted for…

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Late Chief Nnanna Kalu and the entire Abiriba Community over the death of their illustrious son, Chief Echeme Nnanna Kalu. The lawmaker in a statement he signed on Thursday, described the Late Echeme Nnanna Kalu as an astute businessman and trailblazer of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. “Without any doubt, Late Chief Echeme Nnanna Kalu’s death is a great loss to our Federal Constituency. He was a trailblazer and a successful businessman. On behalf of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency,…

The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, says his constituency has a lot to offer the pharmaceutical industry, and the healthcare sector at large. He urged key players in the healthcare sector to look towards Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency for investment and collaboration. The lawmaker stated this when he hosted the Senior Officer—Corporate Relations and Referral Networks of Canadian Specialist Hospital, Alan Tendel at his office in the National Assembly. He said his office as a lawmaker is prepared to collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality, life-saving drugs for…

Eminent businessman and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial zone Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed sadness over the demise of the President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Extolling the virtues of the late elder statesman, Kalu acknowledged the remarkable contributions of the late prominent businessman and politician known for his significant contributions to various sectors, particularly in the social, economic, and political development of Nigeria. The former Governor stressed that the late former philanthropist lived a purposeful life dedicated to the service of humanity. In a condolence message signed by distinguished Senator, he commiserated with the government and people…

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of the late Chief Emmanuel. According to the statement, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness. “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo,” the statement read. “Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide…

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) extends heartfelt commendation to President Bola Tinubu for the historic signing of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) into law. This milestone legislation is a testament to the administration's commitment to addressing the unique developmental challenges and unlocking the vast potential of the South East region. The establishment of the SEDC is a significant step towards the holistic development of the South East, encompassing infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic growth. It is a long-awaited recognition of the region's need for focused and sustained investment to redress historical inequities and drive progress. We recognize…