Gunmen suspected to be Kidnappers have killed a female banker simply identified as Ifeoma in Anambra State after collecting ransom from the family. The unfortunate incident was disclosed by Harrison Gwamnishu, Delta State based human rights activist in a post on his official Facebook page. He said Ifeoma was killed and her body dumped along Ideani Junction in Nnobi/Alor road, Anambra State. Harrison said, “Ifeoma, a banker was kidnapped in Anambra State. Ransom was demanded and the family paid but her abductors still killed her and dumped her body around…
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Senate Screens, Confirms Ogbede, 17 Others as SEDC Management Board
The Senator Orji Uzor Kalu led Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Regional Development Commissions, has screened and confirmed Dr Clifford Ogbede,as Executive Director Agriculture Rural Development and Natural Resources in the South East Development Commission,SEDC. With this heartwarming development, Dr Ogbede has successfully scaled all the constitutional and institutional checks necessary for his assumption of office as substantive Executive Director,in the SEDC as prescribed by the law. Screened alongside him were the 17 other nominees for the SEDC, led by Emeka Nworgu (Chairman) and Mark Okoye (Managing Director and Chief…
Read MoreCorruption: Oshiomhole To JAMB, Justify Spending N850m On Cleaning, Mosquito Control,N160m On Travels.
JAMB’s contribution may be eliminated in future budgets, the MPs suggested, unless there are strong arguments for why the organization should continue to get government support. Adams Oshiomhole, the senator from Edo North, has voiced reservations about the 2024 spending by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). JAMB registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede was questioned by Oshiomhole at the agency’s 2025 budget defense session before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance on the N850 million spent on cleaning, fumigation, and security last year. “You spent N1.1bn on meals and…
Read MoreJOHN AZUTA-MBATA: ASITU Congratulates New President-General Of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
The Association of Igbo Town Unions, ASITU, has sent a heart worm congratulatory message to the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo World-wide, Sen. John Azuta-Mbata, on his successful emergence at Enugu State recently. The National President of ASITU, Chief Emeka Diwe, who personally signed the release said that the emergence of Sen. John Azuta-Mbata as the leader of the apex socio-cultural organization in Igbo land is apt and proper, noting that the former senator has garnered the requisite pedigree, patriotic zeal, national and international acceptability. He called on the new…
Read MoreUzodimma’s Performances, Marvellous, Justification of Imo People’s 2nd Mandate
I, Rt Hon Chike Olemgbe, Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, on behalf of Myself, Presiding and Principal Officers as well as Management and Staff of Imo State House of Assembly, Sincerely, Congratulate and Felicitate with an Indefatigable Leader, Pathfinder, Human and Material Resources Developer, the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr) Hope Uzodimma, CON, GSSR as He Successfully and Brilliantly, Completes the First Year of the 2nd Tenure of his 3-R Mantra Administration. Your Excellency, Any One who says You Performed Marvellously Well in the First…
Read MoreAttorney General Lateef Fagbemi Visits EX-President Buhari in Daura
Honourable Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari today at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. 9th January 2025.
Read MoreAttorney General Lateef Fagbemi Visits EX-President Buhari in Daura
Honourable Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari today at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. 9th January 2025.
Read MoreAmadi-Igwe, Donates School Building To His Almamater –Isieke Primary School
The pupil and teachers of Isieke 1 primary school, Awo-Omamma in Oru-East L.G.A. Imo state were filled with gratitude and happiness as an illustrious son ,based in United Kingdom,UK ,Barr Victor Amadi-Igwe, a son of Isieke community handed over a spacious hall he recently single handedly erected for the school. The donor, Barrister Amadi-Igwe said he did it on behalf of his wife, Gladys, and the greater Igwe family. He said he was an old boy of the school and felt dismayed when he last visited the school and saw…
Read MoreOGANIHU OWERRI PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION (OOPA) BOOSTS EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN OLD OWERRI PROVINCE
By Ella Michaels The Oganihu Owerri Provincial Association of Chicago and environs, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing educational development in Owerri Zone. Established in 1985, OOPA proudly stands as one of the oldest Nigerian Associations in the USA, demonstrating its enduring dedication to promoting Owerri culture, tradition, and language through various activities. Under the outgoing President, Mr. Sylvester O. Mba, who has led the Association for ten years, the Association has spear-headed many educational programs. In 2023, the Association provided educational assistance to 168…
Read MoreGOSSIPING; A DANGER TO COMMUNITY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
By Kenna Nnwere Gossiping is often perceived as a benign social phenomenon, an everyday practice where individuals share news, anecdotes, or opinions about others.* However, when examined more closely, it reveals itself to be a significant danger to community growth and development. Gossip can undermine the fabric of communities. Gossiping can indeed pose significant risks to community growth and development. *Gossip often spreads rumours and misinformation, which can lead to distrust among community members.* Trust is crucial for effective collaboration and collective action, and when it erodes, it hampers community…
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