Ohanaeze President, Obiozor, appoints Dr Ezeife to lead delegate to trial.The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Professor George Obiozor, has appointed Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife to lead the Ohanaeze delegation to the trial of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The National Legal Adviser, Bar Joseph Ojobu and myself, Chief Goddy Uwazurike, will be the lawyers representing Ohanaeze on a watching brief. …

new-asuu-presidentNew ASUU president, Prof. Victor Emmanuel Osodeke The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, in this interview with Punch , says the union’s age-long battle with the Federal Government, which has seen students being shut out of campuses for long months, is far from over ASUU and the Federal Government have continued to battle over …

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide is celebrating Governor Dave Umahi on his birthday and has joined “the numerous admirers of our worthy son, His Excellency, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, FNSE to felicitate with him as he turns 58 years of age.”Ohanaeze in a press statement issued and signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Chiedozie Alex Ogbonni observed that “the life trajectory …

.Pledges support for its early take-off Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, has commended the Federal Government for citing the newly established Federal College of Education (Technical ) Isu in the State. Umahi made the commendation on Thursday when the Provost of the institution Dr Reuben Okechukwu, led the Management Team of the College on a courtesy visit at the …

The Chairman of Air Peace, Chief Onyema Allen The seven percent surcharge on imported aircraft and spares has finally been removed, airline operators have confirmed. The duty has been a subject of controversy between the indigenous operators under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for several months. Confirming the development, on …

A month after he was gruesomely murdered, all is now set for the burial of the late Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Super TV, Mr. Usifo Ataga. Ataga’s remains will be committed to mother earth on July 30th in Lagos. The media guru will be interred at the Ebony Vaults in the Ikoyi area of Lagos. CHIDINMA OJUKWU had reportedly …

Following marked improvements in the security situation of the State and surrounding ones, Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has approved the relaxation and adjustment of subsisting curfews across the state as follows: Aba and Umuahia: 12midnight to 6am daily.Ohafia, Bende, Umunneochi and Arochukwu LGAs: 12midnight to 6am daily. Government appreciates the support and cooperation of citizens which have led …

There was palpable tension ,as people were seen running Helter -Skelter this morning at the popular Isi gate Umuahia as 2 factions of Road transport workers ( Agbaro ) clashed and fought over supremacy and who controls the park at Isi gate( precisely where vehicles load to Owerri ). It all started few days ago,but today’s fight took a dangerous …

Gwaram council area of Jigawa is ramping its fight against commercial sex workers with an ultimatum for them to vacate in 30 days or be ready to be married off. Sex workers not indigenous to the area will be repatriated to their states. Those indigenous to the area who are ready to give up their business of sex work should …

Exif_JPEG_420 The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) and the National Center for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM) Sawah Eco-technology technology intervention on rice witnessed another mile stone yesterday with the conduct of a Green Field Day at the Igbere Demo plot Abia State. The Coordinator Abia State FADAMA, Pastor Ibe Johnson and Director Technical Services Abia ADP accompanied the …