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The traditional ruler of Ohafia Kingdom, Abia State, Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, the Udumeze of Ohafia will be interred on July 6, 2024 at his country home, Elu Ohafia. The burial Central Working Committee, chaired by Prince Kalu Ikpemini with Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN as co-chairman, has in a press statement signed by the Secretary, Uma Ntima, noted that the funeral starts July 3 through July 6, the final rites of passage of the late monarch. The committee promised to give the late monarch a funeral befitting his status and accomplishments. “The unique Ohafia tradition, custom and culture will…

Unidentified gunmen have killed two soldiers attached to the 14 Brigade, Ohafia, Abia State. According to Vanguard, the soldiers were attacked at their outpost at the Aba main motor park along Asa road. The newspaper gathered that the incident which occurred at about 8:00pm also took the life of a man suspected to be a keke operator. The attack on the Army outpost is coming months after a military outpost at Ngwa road by No.1 Port Harcourt road, Aba, was attacked, with no life lost. Vanguard further gathered that other soldiers at the outpost repelled the gunmen. However, the gang…

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has visited the family of the late Nollywood actor, John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, to sympathize with them following their beloved’s demise. The former Governor of Anambra State was accompanied by Kenneth Okonkwo, a Nollywood actor cum politician. During the visit, Obi also signed the condolence register. Sharing photos and video clip from the condolence visit, Okonkwo, who was the former spokesperson of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, captioned on his X handle: “HE Peter Obi arrived at the residence of John Paul…

The North-East Governors’ Forum has expressed concern over the neglect of the North-East in the allocation of federal government capital projects, particularly the poor state of road and railway infrastructure along the economic corridors that link the zone to the rest of the country. The forum called on the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to prioritize the reconstruction of these critical infrastructure projects. It particularly noted that roads from Enugu to Maiduguri were in deplorable state and the railway from Enugu up to Maiduguri had been completely destroyed. It also noted with dismay the prolonged power blackout experienced by the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of new members of Governing Boards of 111 Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Following his assent to a list of nominees selected by the Federal Ministry of Education, President Tinubu gave approval for the appointments of no fewer than 555 persons to serve as Pro-chancellors/Chairmen and members of governing boards of the 111 tertiary institutions across the country. An advertorial by the Education Ministry, signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, showed the appointment of a chairperson and four members for each of the institutions. Walson-Jack stated in…

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has revealed that he may likely work for Peter Obi to defeat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) come 2027. Atiku Abubakar met with Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections in Abuja, earlier in the week. The meeting sparked speculations about a merger of some opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an interview with the BBC Hausa, The Sun reported that Atiku said the meeting was just the usual meeting between the opposition. He added that such meetings…

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors is gravely concerned about recent allegations regarding the diversion of N10 billion Airport funds to 32 undisclosed bank accounts by former Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. As an esteemed group dedicated to upholding integrity and accountability within our region, we cannot ignore such serious accusations. The funds in question, earmarked for the construction of an airport, are crucial for the advancement and infrastructure enhancement of Abia state. Any misuse or misappropriation of these funds not only undermines the trust of the citizens but also jeopardizes the progress and development initiatives for which they…

The Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thoughts Knock Onslaught Of Politicians On Peace and governance of Rivers State. The leaders vehemently rejected the Onslaught of politicians on the peace and governance of the state The Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thoughts is a group established and peopled by opinion moulders, elders and leaders of thoughts from diverse backgrounds in Rivers State who share same vision and represent informed and enlightened opinions on issues of interest as it affects our dear State. In Press release signed by High Chief Sunnie Chukumele-FOSHA-uk Eze Okwurume Emohuia, the Convener and made available…

Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has said Nigerian politicians steal public funds and share the loot with citizens to secure re-election. According to the senator representing Borno South, the corrupt practice of most politicians in the country who only steal N1 billion is people driven, hence don’t deserve the death penalty compared to those who steal N1 trillion or are caught with drugs. The lawmaker made the assertion on Wednesday during an interview on Channels TV Politics Today. Comparing the level of corruption among politicians, Mr Ndume said, “Our corruption is very small one. Our corruption is people-driven. You steal…

The Naira on Wednesday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,459.02 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, revealed that the Naira gained N61.38. This represents a 4.04 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading date on Tuesday, when the local currency exchanged at N1,520.40 to a dollar. Also, the total daily turnover increased to 289.14 million dollars on Wednesday up from 128.76 million dollars recorded on Tuesday. Meanwhile, at the Investor’s and Exporter’s, I&E, window, the Naira traded between N1,593 and N1,401 against the dollar. NAN