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Sep

07

2024

A grieving father’s plea: “Let me see my daughter’s body before I die of heartbreak”

Abia State, Lifestyle, MetroAbia State, Lifestyle, Metro

Mr. Agwu Okorie Sampson, a 76-year-old man from Umuahia, has made a desperate appeal to be allowed to see the body of his late daughter, Chidinma Okorie Sampson, who passed away on March 10, 2024, at Mother Mary Mission Hospital. The hospital management has reportedly denied him access to her corpse due to unpaid medical bills. Chidinma, a 23-year-old hairstylist, was undergoing chemotherapy treatment at the hospital when she tragically passed away on the 19th day of her 20-day treatment. The family has been struggling to pay the outstanding balance of 700,000 naira from the initial bill of 1.5 million…

Sep

06

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Calls on Southeast Govs To Implement Work-From-Home Policy For Civil Servants to Mitigate Fuel Price Hike

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsOhanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics, South East

FUEL HIKE PRICE; IMPLEMENT WORK-FROM-HOME POLICY FOR SOUTHEAST CIVIL SERVANTS AND WORKERS, OHANAEZE NDIGBO TELLS SOUTHEAST GOVERNORS The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, stands resolute in its commitment to advocating for the welfare of our people amidst the prevailing economic turmoil. In light of the recent and distressing hike in fuel prices—which have surged to an alarming rate of up to ₦1,400 per liter—and the consequent inflationary pressures that have beset essential commodities, we find it imperative to address the profound hardships that our civil servants and workers in the Southeast are enduring. It is with a deep sense…

Sep

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tragedy Strikes Imo State As Gunmen Attack Isiala Mbano Local Government Headquarters

Metro, NewsCrime, Imo State, UGM

A devastating attack occurred on Tuesday night, September 3, at the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area headquarters in Imo State. Unidentified gunmen stormed the secretariat, killing two vigilante members and setting vehicles ablaze. The attack, which began around 8:30 p.m., also left parts of the council building in ruins. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with sporadic gunfire and widespread destruction. "The hoodlums killed two security personnel on duty and set fire to a significant portion of the council building," one eyewitness recounted. "Several vehicles were also burned, and many others escaped with injuries." The attack has sent shockwaves through…

Sep

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

When Gangsters Run A Nation, Truth, Values And Morals Become Shibboleth – Nwaokobia Jnr.

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics

In other climes the Opposition leads protest against foul policies of government. In our space, the place of the opposition is to fight itself, have intra Party conflicts and leadership challenges. Only to abdicate the levers of progressive opposition to the government of the the day to young people who get vilified and murdered when they respond and react to the excesses of the Gangsters in Power. In other climes there are Price Regulations and Consumer Protection. In this space citizens of the Country with the world's poorest people are left at the mercy of Big Businesses and political operators.…

Sep

02

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Global Company, PolitIQ Limited Launches Comprehensive Educational Platform for Politicians

Metro, News, Politics, Sponsored2027, Metro, Politics

In a groundbreaking initiative, PolitIQ Limited has unveiled a wide range of courses and services designed specifically for politicians. The platform, created by politicians for politicians, aims to enhance governance and leadership skills. The courses cover various aspects of political operations, including legislative processes, budgeting, and governance. Some of the courses offered include: Councillor Courses: The Legislative Process and Constitutional Roles of Local Government Councillors LG Chairman Courses: Leading Local Governance as Local Government Council Chairman Effective Local Governance in a Federal Democracy: Structure, Roles, and Collaborative Dynamics HoAssy Courses: Understanding the Legislative Process in the State House of Assembly…