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The Council of Igbo States in America (CISA) has honored Prince Chibueze Philip Adinde, Chief Executive Officer of Dkings Properties, with an Award of Excellence at the just-concluded CISA World Festival Homecoming held in Anambra State. Presenting the award, CISA President, Chief Dr. Aguoji Amaka, described Prince Adinde as a steadfast advocate of Igbo unity and progress, noting his consistent contributions to the advancement of Ndigbo both at home and in the diaspora. In his response, Prince Adinde expressed deep appreciation to the leadership of CISA and the Igbo World Assembly (IWA) for organizing what he described as a historic first—CISA’s Homecoming of African Americans in Nigeria. He underscored the critical role of cultural preservation, commending CISA for sustaining and promoting Igbo heritage even among communities in the far southern regions of the United States. The Award of Excellence was formally presented by Dr. Davie...

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The Nkpologu community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State was filled with joy on Thursday as former Secretary of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Barr. Chukwudi Amah, paid the school and West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees for students from the ward. The beneficiaries, drawn from Joerose Community Secondary School, Ogba Nkpologu, and Sacred Heart College, Nkpologu, received the announcement during an interactive session with Amah, school staff, and community members. Speaking to the students, Amah said the initiative was intended to support underprivileged students and reinforce the state government’s efforts to prioritize education, noting Governor Peter Mbah’s allocation of 33% of the state budget to the sector. He emphasized the transformative power of education in breaking the cycle of poverty, recalling his own struggles to achieve academic success. “Education breaks the vicious cycle...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Mr. Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations reportedly leveled against him. Mr. Nnaji, who was appointed to the Federal Executive Council in August 2023, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the President on Tuesday. In the letter, he expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the nation and contribute to its technological advancement. He, however, claimed that his decision to step down was influenced by persistent acts of blackmail and political persecution targeted at him by opponents. “I have been a target of blackmail by political opponents,” Nnaji reportedly wrote, adding that resigning was a necessary step to protect his integrity and avoid distractions for the administration. Confirming the development, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said President Tinubu...

In an effort to guarantee food security in the state, the Enugu State Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Harvesting Hope Caravan (HHC), a flagship programme under the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) in the Office of the Vice President, alongside Pula Advisors, its donor partners, and Leadway Insurance Company. This was even as the Mbah administration insured no fewer than 9,000 farmers against agricultural risk hazards, protecting their production and reinforcing their confidence in the agricultural sector. Speaking during the flag-off of the initiative, the Coordinator of the Harvesting Hope Caravan, Arch Safiya Umar, described the programme as a national grassroots platform for dialogue, engagement, and mobilization that bridges the gap between government policy and the people. She explained that the Caravan was designed to connect policymakers, farmers, agribus...

Popular real estate firm, Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd, has warned the public against doing any form of business or transaction with her former staff, Anachuna Somtochukwu Emmanuel. The Managing Director, Powell Homes and Shelters, Architect Chibuikem Onyekachi Emmanuel, gave the warning on Tuesday in a public notice statement, which he sent to newsmen and also published on the company’s social media handles. He stated that Anachuna Somtochukwu Emmanuel is no longer the company’s employee and does not represent Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd in any capacity. He advised members of the public to be vigilant and to always confirm the identity of anyone claiming to act on behalf of the firm through the company’s official communication channels. Architect Emmanuel explained that the company would not be liable for any dealings or transactions carried out with the said individual, warning that anyone who engages with him does so at their own risk;urging clients and partners to a...

Electricity energy consumers in the South East, under the aegis of South East Electricity Consumers Association (SEECA), have called on the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) to, as a matter of urgency, resolve any pending tariff impasse between it and Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MPDL). The group says that Enugu, being the capital of Igbo land and the defunct East Central State, requires peace and stable power supply in a manner that will neither exploit the consumers nor the electricity distribution company in charge of the state. In a letter submitted to EERC by the group and signed by its Coordinator, Dr. Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, he stated that the ongoing dispute over the July 18, 2025 tariff order has thrown many communities into darkness and deepened confusion in the electricity supply chain. He also stated that such a sensitive matter affecting the lives of millions of residents should not be allowed to linger. According to him, the A...

2027: Gov Mbah Is Our Candidate and Political Party, Nike Community Declares …Crowns Governor “Ekwueme 1 of Enugu State”  …Says Mbah Wipes their Decades of Tears” The people of Ugwuomu Nike community in Enugu East Local Government Area have declared Enugu Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, their sole candidate and political party for the 2027 governorship election, in recognition of his unprecedented transformation of their once-neglected and abandoned community. At a colourful thanksgiving and civic reception, Sunday, in honour of their son and Commissioner for Labour and Employment, Dr Felix Nnamani, the community conferred on the governor the traditional title of “Ekwueme 1 of Enugu State.”  The celebration, which began with a Holy Mass presided by the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev’d Calistus Onaga, soon turned into a vibrant display of culture, with masquerade performances, traditional dances and goodwill messages from d...