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Former Governor of Abia State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization, Dr. Orji Kalu has expressed sadness over the passing of the pioneer Secretary General, Ohaneze Ndigbo and former Minister of Education, Professor Ben Nwabueze. Extolling the virtues of the late elder statesman, Kalu acknowledged the remarkable contributions of the late legal luminary to the social, economic and political development of Nigeria. The former Governor stressed that the late former Minister lived a purposeful life dedicated to the service of humanity. In a condolence message, Kalu commiserated with the government and people of Anambra state over the sad loss. He…

Request permission for a visit to the Correctional Centers in the six(6) Geo-political Zones in Nigeria. I am writing to request permission for a visit to the Correctional Centers in the six(6) geo-political zones in Nigeria. My purpose for visiting is to offer support and encouragement to the inmates as they undergo rehabilitation and strive to reintegrate into society. I am aware of the strict regulations and security measures in place within the facility and am committed to adhering to all rules during the visit. I understand the importance of maintaining order and security and assure you that I will…

Professor Ben Nwabueze has died at the age of 92. The Nigerian constitutional law professor, born on September 4, 1931, in Anambra, died following a protracted illness from old age, family sources said. He was a one-time secretary general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the socio-political group that seeks to advance the interest of Nigeria’s Igbo ethnic nationalities in Nigeria. The body was not immediately available for comment. Mr Nwabueze’s work as a legal scholar transcended the Nigerian shores for decades, receiving recognition from several Western institutions, including Stanford University. He schooled extensively in England, earning a doctorate in law from…

The Peoples Democratic Party has announced the death of its National Woman Leader, Prof. Stella Effah-Attoe. Effah-Attoe, a member of the PDP National Working Committee, according to the family, died on Sunday after a brief illness. PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Sunday, described Effah-Attoe’s death as a huge blow to the nation. The statement read in part “Prof. Effah-Attoe was very brilliant, towering and magnificent in all spheres, but yet lived an exceptionally humble, pleasant, sociable, gracious, compassionate and loving life. She touched lives in many positive ways and made pivotal contributions towards…

Amidst the commendation for the reinstatement of the 2017 policy on treating gunshot and accident victims without a police report, Chief Dr. Patrick Eholor also issued a cautionary message to healthcare professionals. He emphasized that any health practitioner found neglecting the revised guidelines would face the possibility of their health facility being shut down. Chief Dr. Patrick Eholor highlighted the gravity of ensuring strict adherence to the reawakened policy, underlining its crucial role in saving lives during critical emergencies. Stressing the vital role healthcare providers play in upholding this policy, he emphasized that any negligence or refusal to provide timely…

Lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has reassured his constituents that he will always represent them diligently without any form of discrimination at the lower chamber of the National Assembly. Osonwa made the remarks when he hosted the leadership of Association of Old Bende Ladies at his National Assembly office on Friday. According to him, promoting action policies and programmes that trigger the economic well-being of his constituents regardless of the person’s ethnicity, gender or religious affiliation remains his priority. Hon. Osonwa also used the opportunity to appreciate the women of his…

As one of fourteen Federal Executive Bodies into which Section 154 of the Nigerian Constitution (1999, Amended) empowers the president to appoint its Chairman and members, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to serve in the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate: (1) Prof. Tunji Olaopa — Chairman (2) Dr. Daudu Ibrahim Jalo — Member (Representing Adamawa | Gombe | Taraba) (3) Ms. Gekpe Grace Isu — Member (Representing Akwa Ibom | Cross River) (4) Dr. Chamberlain Nwele — Member (Representing Anambra | Ebonyi | Enugu) (5) Mr.…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigerians must end the tension in the land and move the country forward. Jonathan spoke on Friday after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja. The former president said he congratulated Tinubu on his victory at the supreme court adding that they spoke on the need for Nigeria to be positioned to lead the continent. “We need to bring all our political leaders, including all our former presidents together. We will not be fighting, if top leaders continue fighting they will not suffer that much but the downtrodden will suffer,” he said.…

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has called on the attention of Federal Government to the lingering boundary dispute between Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State and Utuma community in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State. Hon. Osonwa made the call through a motion he moved on the floor of the House on Wednesday, during the plenary of the 10th House of Representatives. He noted that most of his constituents in Isu clan are now refugees in Obieze, Amukabi and Ututu communities, saying that the…