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Dons Eze
- October 18, 2024
ENUGU COMMUNITY CRIES OUT OVER SEGREGATION, OSTRACIZATION
ENUGU COMMUNITY CRIES OUT OVER SEGREGATION, OSTRACIZATION The people of Edeaniagu clan in Amigbo Ishi-Ozalla community, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, have again cried out over fresh cases of segregation and ostracization against them. Members of the community spoke during a world press conference in Enugu on Tuesday. They described the development as man’s inhumanity to man, intimidation and wickedness that must not only be condemned but should carry severe sanctions against the perpetrators. Chairman of the clan, Chief Uchenna Nweke said the issue was becoming unbearable and appealed to relevant stakeholders and men of goodwill to speak out now to address the ugly menace before it results in an uncontrollable crisis. According to Chief Nweke, the entire people of Edeaniagu clan, comprising seven villages were pronounced ostracised, denied of opportunity from their employment quota at the UNTH and perpetually excluded from participating in any form of leadership of the community, including the Igweship position, Town Union Executive and even women or youth wings. “We have complained to the Enugu State House of Assembly in the last administration. We also went to the Government House to lodge our complaints. “The then Governor, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi received us, and after listening to our case, ordered the suspension of the traditional ruler that was elected amidst such ungodly circumstances. “He didn’t stop there, a panel of enquiry was constituted and we were asked to go and make peace. I remembered he even told them to go round the community and announce the cancellation of the pronounced ostracization to allow everyone to participate in the leadership of the community. “As I speak with you now, none of those issues were addressed. We are still waiting for the result of the panel and that is why my people are surprised over the restatement of the suspended traditional ruler. “So, you can see that the injustice is still there and my people cannot keep quiet, he concluded,” he lamented. Also speaking, an octogenarian and traditional head of Edeaniagu clan, High Chief Joseph Nweke said that despite being the Aborigines of Ishi-Ozalla, their people have been subjected to a series of harassments and total denial of everything they have in common. Nweke, who battled to control tears while narrating their ordeals, appealed to Governor Peter Mbah to save them from the age-long suffering by finding a lasting solution to the problem. A philanthropist and daughter of the community, Professor Muna Nweke Okoye regretted that despite the abolition of every form of segregation in their land as a whole some years back, some individuals were technically using it to cause confusion and create division among the people. Prof. Muna, who holds the title of Ufam Ozalla (the water goddess), went down memory lane to prove that the Edeaniagu clan were truly the aborigines of Ishi-Ozalla and insisted that the world today has no room for any form of segregation. “Before those that came from “Okpatu Oke” came, our ancestors were already here doing their farm work. We also have our neighbouring villages, Akegbe, Udi, Agbogugu, Ituku and Obe. “When they came, my forefathers welcomed them and there was no discrimination but today they decided that they will eat what belongs to all of us together and now decide to segregate and begin to say they have ostracised my people. “It is not good and that is what is causing trouble. That the entire Edeaniagu will not be part of the leadership of Ishi-Ozalla Community and we say no to that. “These were the injustices that were meted to my people that we resisted and will continue to resist them. At the right time, we will invite the government and the press to come and see how we…
BINANCE CEO INDICTS TINUBU’S GOVT, SAYS FG OFFICIALS SOUGHT SECRET CRYPTO SETTLEMENT
BINANCE CEO INDICTS TINUBU’S GOVT, SAYS FG OFFICIALS SOUGHT SECRET CRYPTO SETTLEMENT Binance CEO Richard Teng has alleged that officials in Nigeria approached the exchange’s team and offered a secret crypto settlement proposal. Teng shared details of the development in a blog post that highlights the ongoing legal troubles around Binance official Tigran Gambaryan. Teng, who replaced former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, wrote about why Tigran Gambaryan is innocent and should be released. The US national headed Binance’s compliance team and has been detained in Nigeria since February. Teng, however, stated that before the twist of events that led to the Gambarayan’s arrest, Nigerian officials attempted to milk a secret settlement from a Binance delegation. According to him, the incident happened early this year and involved a settlement demand paid in cryptocurrency. Teng alleged that individuals approached its representatives with the settlement proposal. The demand was that if Binance paid up within 48 hours, the concerned parties would “make these issues go away.” Accusations include money laundering and tax evasion. Binance reportedly rejected the proposal and an “increasingly concerned” team immediately left Nigeria. In February, Tigran and Nadeem Anjarwalla (head of Binance Africa) travelled to Nigeria and were arrested. Commenting on Gambaryan’s detention, Teng says it sets “a dangerous new precedent for all companies worldwide.”
SENATE INVESTIGATES FAILED $18.5B ABUJA CENTENARY CITY PROJECT
SENATE INVESTIGATES FAILED $18.5B ABUJA CENTENARY CITY PROJECT The Senate has initiated an investigation into the failed $18.5 billion Abuja Centenary City project, a decade after its launch. This ambitious public-private sector-led initiative was aimed at creating an economic hub in the nation’s capital. Led by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, an ad-hoc committee has been established to oversee the revival of the project under the 10th Assembly. Senator Yisa Oyelola, representing Kwara South and the bill’s sponsor, highlighted the original projected investment of $18.5 billion for the project, designated as a free trade zone under the Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA). While acknowledging the significant investment required, some lawmakers emphasized the necessity of a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement for the project’s resurrection, dismissing the notion of direct federal funding. Senator ISAH Jibrin, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs, emphasized the importance of self-funding over time and urged the Ministry of Finance to assemble a team of investment bankers to facilitate the project’s financing. The Senate directed the Committee on Federal Capital Territory to promptly investigate the obstacles hindering the project’s completion. Specifically, the committees were tasked with reviewing the public-private partnership agreement and proposing amendments to expedite the project within a specified timeframe. Furthermore, the Senate called on the federal government to prioritize the revival of the Abuja Centenary City project by offering necessary support, resolving regulatory issues, and addressing any impediments.Recognizing its potential to boost the economy and benefit the Nigerian populace, the Senate emphasized the urgency of overcoming the decade-long stagnation.
- Entertainment
- May 8, 2024
- 60 views
‘OVULARIA’ OF NEW MASQUERADE FAME DIES AT 82
‘OVULARIA’ OF NEW MASQUERADE FAME DIES AT 82 EXACTLY four and a half years after her rumoured death on November 5, 2019, Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, popularly known as Ovularia in the 80s TV sitcom, ‘The New Masquerade’, has passed on aged 82. A statement by the Evoeme Emekalam family on her expiration read: “Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those who loved her and her work in ‘The new Masquerade,’ of her passing. Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme will be dearly missed and was extremely loved by her family and also by you, her fans. “We thank you all for your support and for respecting our privacy at this time. God bless you all and may our dear Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme rest in perfect peace, now and always.” Her daughter, Justina Ngozi Evoeme, who is based in London confirmed Ovularia’s demise, which she described as painful and shocking, adding “I need to get my head around what has happened.” On November 5, 2019, Evoeme’s rumoured death was reportedly announced on Twitter by one Churchill Ebhodaghe without any detail regarding the cause of her rumoured expiration. Dismissing the rumour, Ovularia, on November 8, 2019, reportedly said that those behind the rumour deserved to be punished. She said: “There was never a time I was so sick that it get to the paper or the media. I was never so sick that I needed prayer and I made it public. My sickness is just the sickness of elderly people — arthritis, hypertension, that’s it.” Asked if she knew what was responsible for the rumour, she said: “I wish I knew. I wish someone can answer the question for me. Those behind the rumour deserve punishment.” Following the rumour of her death then, her on-screen husband, Chika Okpala popular for his role as Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwaogbe alias 4.30 in the sitcom, dismissed the rumour.“Who’s wishing her dead? I am telling you now that Ovularia is not dead. You can call her on the telephone and she will speak to you. Wishing her death means that she will live longer,” Zebrudaya reportedly said.
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UNKNOWN GUNMEN AMBUSH MILITARY CONVOY, KILL 21 SOLDIERS ALONG ONITSHA-ENUGU ROAD
UNKNOWN GUNMEN AMBUSH MILITARY CONVOY, KILL 21 SOLDIERS ALONG ONITSHA-ENUGU ROAD In the early hours of today, May 7, 2024, a military convoy enroute Enugu from Onitsha has been attacked by unknown gunmen. Details of the attack is still sketchy, but an eyewitness who pleaded anonymity said , a surprise attack was launched on the military envoy thereby causing maximum casualties. Meanwhile, residents of the area could be seen scampering for safety while shop owners where locking up their shops for the day, amid fear of military reprisal. Corpses of soldiers numbering over 21 where littered around the scene. Correspondence learnt that an emergency ambulance had arrived to assist the wounded soldiers while the dead soldiers where taken to the Federal medical centre ,Awka (FMC-A) morgue. Ammunition and other military gears where looted by the enraged force.
SENATE BARS 10 TV STATIONS, PHOTOJOURNALISTS FROM COVERING PLENARY
SENATE BARS OVER 10 TV STATIONS, PHOTOJOURNALISTS FROM COVERING PLENARY As Senators resume at the newly renovated Chamber for legislative activities, the National Assembly Sergeant-At-Arms has barred at least 10 Television stations in the country from having access to the gallery. A Sergeant-At-Arm operative who was stationed at the entrance of the Chamber told journalists that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio instructed the security unit to restrict and prune down the number of media houses covering proceedings. A document which was signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Chinedu Akubueze pasted at the entrance to the hallowed chamber listed only seven media houses that would cover proceedings. Those accredited include the Nigeria Television Authority, NTA, Channels, African Independent Television, AIT, Television Continental, TVC, Arise News, Newage and ADBN. Meanwhile, the leadership of the Press Corps had, on Wednesday last week, met with the Clerk of the Senate to harmonise issues relating to covering its proceedings in the chamber.Journalists who report the National Assembly have now expressed shock at the action of the Senate, which proceeded to bar some TV stations from covering its plenary sessions while dialogue on the matter was still ongoing.
BREAKING: ENUGU STATE GOVT INITIATES ONLINE WORKERS VERIFICATION
BREAKING: ENUGU STATE GOVT INITIATES ONLINE WORKERS VERIFICATION The Enugu state committee on verification of workers have initiated an online verification exercise for the staff of Enugu State Civil Service, State Parastatals, ESUBEB, Tertiary Institutions, and State Pensioners. The exercise according to Press Release by the Secretary to the State Government Prof. Chidiebere Onyia was designed to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the state Payroll and Pension records. Professor Onyia equally urge all eligible staff and pensioner under the mentioned categories to visit the online portal www.enugustate.live to begin the process. He urge staff of the state ministries to use their salary or pension bank account number and their verification code for sign-up. The verification code according to the release, can be obtained from the Office of Head of Service by a designated MDA Payroll Officer. The detailed guideline for the exercise is also hosted on the website The online verification exercise according to the government, commences on the 7th of May 2024 to end on the 26th of May 2024, and no extension will be entertained, the release reads. “If you have a salary or pension account with a microfinance bank, please be aware that the government has requested your 10-digit account number from the bank”
- Foreign Affairs
- May 7, 2024
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POLITICIANS TRADE BLOWS IN CHURCH AT FUND RAISING
POLITICIANS TRADE BLOWS IN CHURCH AT FUND RAISING A scheduled fund raising event has resulted in chaos after a presiding legislator’s conduct apparently irked opponents. The microphone he was using was snatched away from him, with a group of angry youths chasing off the podium, deeper down the auditorium. Teargas cannister was lobbed at the pulpit as tension escalated, sending scores of worshipers running helter-skelter. All of these played out within the swampy Etono grounds in Bomachoge Borabu, where five Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) churches had gathered for a fund-raising event. All would probably have gone well, but for the fact that the event attracted rival politicians, six Members of Parliament (MPs) from different political parties. All seemed to have gone well, until the presiding legislator, Sylvanus Osoro, South Mugirango MP and Chief Whip, at the podium made a comment. Pockets of youths sandwiched among the congregants started jeering at him, and at a point, the microphone he was using was snatched away from him, In fact, the youths chased him off the podium deeper into the dais where other MPs were sitting. In the melee, a police officer unleashed a tear gas cannister, sending the attendees to scamper. It took awhile to bring the situation under control, Bomachoge MP Obadiah Barongo said he had called Kibagendi as a “deployment to forestall attacks from the army of by United Democratic Alliance (UDA) MPs that had attended the function”. Signs of trouble had manifested when the MP walked into the church escorted by dozens of unruly boda boda riders (commercial motorcyclists) who kept jeering at the UDA leaders as they addressed. Star newspaper quotes South Mugirango MP, Sylvanus Osoro, as later, calming nerves but urged politicians to desist from violence especially in churches. He equally apologised for the ugly turn of events. “Nobody should die for any politician, all of us here are brothers. All of you will leave this function to your respective homes as we go to town to eat lunch together,” Osoro said.How indeed could politicians trade blows in church? The question would continue to resonate.
- Spirituality
- May 7, 2024
- 61 views
ARMED PRIEST ARRESTED AS HE TRIED TO ENTER VATICAN TO PRAY WITH POPE FRANCIS
ARMED PRIEST ARRESTED AS HE TRIED TO ENTER VATICAN TO PRAY WITH POPE FRANCIS A priest armed with several weapons and dressed in a cassock tried to enter St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican to participate in the Regina Caeli prayer with Pope Francis on Sunday, May 5. According to the Italian news agency ANSA, the priest, who is from the Czech Republic, tried to pass through the metal detector carrying an air pistol, two knives, a cutter, and a screwdriver. After being arrested, the priest was reported to the authorities for illegal possession of weapons. When questioned, the priest said he carried the weapons for personal defense. According to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the priest is 59-year-old Father Milan Palkovic. According to Europa Press, the weapons were in a bag that belonged to another man, a 60-year-old Czech who accompanied the priest and who was also detained.Neither has a criminal record and both came to Rome on a pilgrimage from the Czech Republic.