Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has warned that granting full autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas could lead to “humongous chaos,” arguing that such a move would not result in sustainable development. He made this statement on Tuesday at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka, after signing the Anambra State Local Government Administration Law. The law, titled “Anambra Local Government Administration Law 2024,” was passed by the State House of Assembly last Thursday. Soludo emphasised that Section 7 of the constitution empowers state governments to enact laws for…
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Nigerian Who Built Fuel – less Gen, Says My Life , Threatened
Oyekunle Michael, a Nigerian graduate from Interlink Polytechnic, has cried out over the threats he has received following his invention. The young man invented a fuel-less and noiseless generator. In an interview with Vanguard , Oyekunle stated that since his invention went viral in 2023, he had been faced with challenges and threats to his life. He stated that he was once asked to put away his invention for a particular sum. Oyekunle noted that threats kept coming from various people , but he was not deterred because he had an…
Read MoreCp Aboki Orders Policeman’s Arrest Over Extortion From Bus Driver’s In Imo
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered the investigation and arrest of a yet-to-be identified policeman caught on camera extorting money from commercial bus drivers. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on X.com on Sunday. In the 15-second video which was posted by an X user, Somto Okonkwo @General_Somto, the policeman was seen collecting money from commercial bus drivers plying the road. But reacting to the tweet, Mr Okoye assured that he would personally identify these officers and share their…
Read MoreIPOB: Ejimakor Laments As DSS Isolates Kanu From Visitors
Nnamdi Kanu’s Special Counsel, Barr Aloy Ejimakor, Monday, said the Department of State Services has isolated his client from his visitors. Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, is being tried over alleged terrorism. He has been detained at the custody of the DSS since 2021 after being renditioned from Kenya to Nigeria. Ejimakor’s claim is contained in a statement he sent to THE WHISTLER. He wrote, “Today, 14th October 2024, in violation of subsisting orders of court, the State Security Services (DSS or SSS) blocked the legal team…
Read MoreOratory Contest: Imo Students Push To End Female Genital Mutilation
The Young Men’s Network Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, in partnership with YouthHubAfrica and with support from UNFPA Nigeria under the UNICEF-UNFPA Joint Programme to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, has motivated students from eight schools in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Imo State through the End FGM Oratory Contest held at Comprehensive Secondary School, Amakohia, Owerri, Imo State. The contest featured participants from eight secondary schools, who showcased their oratory skills, composure, argument coordination, and fluency in discussing and advocating against the pressing issue of FGM.…
Read MoreCAF delists Nigeria, Libya AFCON qualifier amidst controversy
The Confederation of African Football has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The game was earlier scheduled to take place in Libya by 8 pm after the first leg took place in Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles beat the Mediterranean Knights by a lone goal in the dying minute of the game. However, the return leg has been greeted with controversy after the Super Eagles…
Read MoreShepherd, Celestial Church of Christ Owerri Central Parish , Recounts 8 Yrs Of God’s Faithfulness In Imo
…As Parish holds 2024 Adult harvest, thanksgiving. By Onyinyechi Nwankwo It was a galore of jubilation for the Shepherd in-Charge and worshippers of Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Owerri Central Parish, Emmanuel Cathedral, Nekede, Owerr, as they celebrated God’s goodness in their lives and the Parish through their 2024 Adult Harvest and Thanksgiving service. The memorable event took place last Sunday,October 13, at the newly erected Church Building of Emmanuel Cathedral (Rescue Centre) at No 12 Old Road, Nekede , Umuezerokam Village, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State.…
Read MoreFuel Crisis Disaster! NNPP Tells Tinubu: ‘Only Jonathan Can Save You Now
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reach out to former President Goodluck Jonathan for assistance in addressing the country’s ongoing economic crisis. Recent reports from Naija News indicate that public outrage has erupted following significant increases in fuel prices. The NNPC’s retail stations have raised petrol prices dramatically, from ₦897 to ₦1,030 per litre in Abuja, and from ₦868 to ₦998 per litre in Lagos. Other regions have experienced similar hikes. During an interview with Punch, NNPP National Secretary Dipo Olaoyoku expressed skepticism regarding…
Read MoreAlvan Ikoku University Staff Appraisal, Inline With NUC Guidelines
Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri has addressed recent media reports on staff appraisal and placement, reassuring that procedures followed established National Universities Commission (NUC) guidelines and directives from the University’s Governing Council. The University’s management, led by Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Stella Ngozi Lemchi, clarified that appraisal and placement guidelines for teaching and non-teaching staff were developed to ensure fairness and transparency. A recent publication had raised concerns about staff placement, but the University confirmed that the issues were resolved amicably after constructive dialogue with the affected staff. “The…
Read MoreNeed For Streetlights In Many Parts Of Owerri City
Streetlights are hallmarks of any modern city. They do not only enhance the security of the city, but also help to create nightlife in a city. Numbers of streets in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State, do not have streetlights, although this situation may not have begun with the present administration in Imo. The absence of streetlights render streets and roads not only very dark in the night, but also, as operational ground for hoodlums who leverage the prevailing darkness to rob innocent citizens of their valuables, even harm…
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