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Mrs. Emilia Chidi Egwu Resigns as Aide to Senator Kelvin Chukwu Over Labour Party Affiliation. In a surprising twist in Enugu East’s political landscape, Mrs. Emilia Chidi Egwu, a senior aide to Senator Kelvin Chukwu, has officially tendered her resignation, citing her dissatisfaction with the senator’s affiliation with the APC .  The resignation, which has sparked discussions across the political sphere, comes amid ongoing controversies surrounding Senator Chukwu’s position defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mrs. Egwu, known for her dedication to community service and political advocacy, released her resignation letter expressing her reasons for stepping down. According to her, Senator Chukwu’s alignment with APC does not align with her personal values and vision for the region and the country at large. “I joined this team with the hope that we would foster unity, progress, and inclusivity in our constituency,” she stated. “However, recent developments have made it ...

PDP crisis worstens as G4 group led by Wike gives six conditions ahead of party's national convention FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, last night held a late-night emergency meeting with PDP stakeholders from across the 36 states and the FCT, says the planned PDP national convention will be rendered invalid if the following six demands are not met. The six-point demands are as follows: - Fresh congresses must be held in Ebonyi and Anambra states, in strict compliance with subsisting court judgments - A new South East Zonal Congress must be urgently conducted. - The outcome of the South South Congress in Calabar, already upheld by the courts, must be respected. - PDP should immediately conduct the Ekiti LGA congresses, in line with judicial pronouncements. - There should be no micro-zoning of offices, beyond the general zoning formula already adopted by the National Executive Committee NEC, to maintain peace and stability. - The national chairmanship position must remain in th...

*Go in Peace, Shepherd of Shepherds*  Like everyone else in Igbo Nsukka, I received with sadness and pain in my heart the  news of the passing into glory of Rt. Rev. Bishop Dr Francis Emmanuel Ogbonnaya Okobo, the first bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka. It was one tragedy too many especially for us Catholics in the diocese. I encountered the late Bishop Okobo severally in my life, and I can attest to two qualities in him: his commitment to the development of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, and his love for the  growth and well-being of Igbo Nsukka including her political emancipation. In matters of politics, the Lord's shepherd never sat on the fence. We always knew where he stood politically. His Lordship Okobo has left us nearly 17 years after the first bishop of Nsukka extraction, Bishop Michael Eneja, quit the stage. We thank God that both shepherds of shepherds lived to old age. Bishop Okobo lived for God and for us. We should honour him with our conduct. On ...

Enugu state government today 30th, of August,2025 empowered some farmers from Enugu state with cassava sticks, avacado seeds etc. The governor during his speech encouraged the farmers to utilize the farm seedlings to maximize harvest.

Bishop Emeritus of Nsukka Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo, has passed away at the age of 89. The sad news was confirmed early this morning, Friday, August 29, 2025, in a statement by Rev. Fr. Amuluche Greg Nnamani, Vicar General of the Diocese. Bishop Okobo reportedly died at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu. Born on November 4, 1936, Bishop Okobo was ordained as a Catholic priest on *June 4, 1966* and later became the first Bishop of Nsukka Diocese on *November 19, 1990*. His episcopal ordination followed on *January 6, 1991*, and he served diligently until his retirement on *April 13, 2013*, upon reaching the statutory retirement age of 80. He is remembered as a pioneer who nurtured and established the Nsukka Diocese, leaving behind a legacy of community development and spiritual leadership. Tributes are already pouring in from the Catholic community and beyond, celebrating his life of service and unwavering faith. Funeral arrangements...

Kabiru Garba Marafa, former senator for Zamfara Central, has officially split from the All Progressives Congress (APC ), calling out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a "use-and-dump" leadership style. Marafa, who was pivotal in securing Tinubu's victory in Zamfara during the 2023 presidential election, feels the state has been betrayed and marginalized under Tinubu’s administration despite its loyalty and contributions. Marafa’s frustration stems from several grievances. First, Zamfara received only a *Minister of State appointment*, while other Northwest states, including those where Tinubu lost, bagged two substantive ministerial slots. Even Lagos, which didn’t deliver for Tinubu, has allegedly enjoyed far more federal attention and developmental projects. Meanwhile, Zamfara has been left grappling with worsening insecurity—reportedly topping Nigeria’s kidnapping charts in 2024 with *1,203 abductions out of 4,722 nationwide*. Recent attac...