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Enugu: Peace reigns in Ogugu Ntu-egbenese as new community leaders emerge

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2 months ago

May 11, 2025

The dispute in Ogugu Ntu-egbenesee community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State over the town union leadership ended on Saturday, as a brand new leadership has now emerged.

Our correspondent reports that in a very peaceful atmosphere and under the supervision of the government, the community elected Engr. Ben Uche as her President General to pilot its affairs for the next few years.

The election, which took place at Ogugu Ntu-egbenese Community School field, Amanabo, had in attendance all delegates from the branches of the town union across the globe and was also monitored by the Enugu State Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Chieftaincy Matters.

Declaring the results of the election, Chairman of the Election Committee, Mr. Donatus Anioke, said Engr. Ben Udeh from Uhuokpo Village scored a total of 153 votes to defeat his fellow contestant, Mr. Livinus Aneke, from Ugwuoma village, who scored 2 votes.

He stated that the election followed all the guidelines approved by the constitution of the town union.

In his remarks, the Enugu State Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development, and Chieftaincy Matters, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, who was represented by the Director for Town Union, Mrs. Queendaline Nonyerem Odike, commended the efforts of the town union caretaker committee in organizing a smooth and free election.

She called on the newly elected town union executives to work within the ambit of the law in the discharge of their duties.

Also speaking, a community leader and former Director, National Orientation Agency, Enugu state, Dr. Augustine Okolie, said the unity displayed by the community in electing her town union leadership showed their strength when they put the interest of the community above every other thing, adding that the process reflected the collective will of the people.

Another community leader, and one of the organizers of the election, Gidim Dominic Ogbonna, also praised the peaceful atmosphere of the exercise, noting that the election had set a new example in the democratic practice of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese community and will inspire greater participation in future community decisions.

Also speaking, the caretaker committee chairman of the community, Mr. Camilus C. Chukwueze, expressed his maximum joy over the smooth conduct of the election.

He stated that the election has brought an end to the town union leadership problems faced by the community since last year, adding that he had confidence in the leadership qualities of the newly elected executives.

Mr. Chukwueze called on the new leadership to work hand in hand with the traditional institution of the community, and the local, state, and federal governments for the overall interest of the community.

He also commended the Enugu State Government led by Barr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah, for his show of love towards the community.

According to the outcome of the election, the newly elected leadership of Ogugu Progressives Union General Assembly (OPUGA) include: Deputy President General 1 – Mr. Igwe Pius; Deputy President General 2 – Mr. George Ibe; Secretary General – Emma Anioke; Assistant General Secretary – Hon. Ugochukwu Udibe; Treasurer – Udeh Clement; Financial Secretary – Okafor Felix; Public Relations Officer – Okafor Gerald; Publicity Secretary – Engr. Nwoye Sunday; Provost 1 – Udefi Celestine; Provost 2 – Okolote Simon; Provost 3 – Emeka Ogbonna; Director of Socials – Mr. Offor John.

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Akpabio: Atiku hails Natasha for challenging suspension

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8 hours ago

July 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has praised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for courageously challenging her suspension from the Senate, describing her action as a bold assertion of her rights and a victory for democracy.

Ekwutosblog recalls that Senator Natasha challenged her six-month suspension before the High Court, where Justice Binta Nyako delivered the judgment on Friday.

She ruled that the suspension was excessive and deprived the lawmaker’s constituents of their right to representation.

In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday, Atiku also commended Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja for what he called a courageous ruling that lifted what he termed the “obnoxious” suspension imposed on the senator representing Kogi Central.

“I also hail Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for challenging the illegality of her suspension by not sleeping on her rights in a chamber where women are already vulnerable. There’s no price that is too great in asserting one’s rights,” the former Vice President added.

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Imo State Govt Demolishes Drug Peddling, Gun Runners’ Hideout In Owerri…

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11 hours ago

July 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The Imo State Government has demolished a notorious criminal hideout located in Ama Hausa, Owerri, identified as a hub for drug peddling, gun running, and other illicit activities.

In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic/Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, the operation was led by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Monitoring and Compliance, Hon. Nze Chinasa Nwaneri.

According to the statement, the hideout had been under surveillance for some time after it was identified as a den for hardened criminals involved in trafficking hard drugs, illegal arms, and other violent crimes that posed a threat to public safety.

During the operation, several suspects were apprehended and handed over to relevant security agencies for interrogation and prosecution.

“Our message is clear: Imo State will not be a safe haven for criminals. We are going after every syndicate, every drug peddler, and every gun runner. No one is above the law, and no criminal enterprise will be tolerated,” Hon. Nwaneri stated during the demolition.

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He’s pained that Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio are commissioning projects – Wike knocks Amaechi

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17 hours ago

July 4, 2025

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said a chieftain of the opposition coalition is “pained” that President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other top government dignitaries are commissioning projects across Abuja.

He made the remark in response to claims by a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, that Nigerians are angry with Tinubu’s administration.

Amaechi had made the remark during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today last night.

However, Wike rubbished Amaechi’s claim, during the commissioning of the Newly Rehabilitated Aguma Palace-Radio Nigeria-New Market Road in the Gwagwalada area council of the FCT.

He said: “Mr President, it is the 16th day [that] you have devoted time to personally participate in the commissioning ceremony and I never knew that people were so pained that so many things were going on very well in the FCT until last night when I was watching Politics Today that I saw one of the presidential aspirants of coalition so pained.

“He was so pained by the fact that Mr President, Vice President, Senate President, Senate President, Speaker, SGF, are coming to commission projects, yet they said that Nigerians are angry.

“Gwagwalada people, are you angry? It’s important to ask you this question so that we will hear from Nigerians.”