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 Residents of Owelle-Ebo Community in Onitsha Lament Prolonged Power Outage By Amaechina Anthonia Chinyere Residents of Owelle-Ebo community in Inland Town, Onitsha, have expressed concern over the persistent lack of public electricity supply in the area. Some residents who spoke with our correspondent said the community has experienced irregular power supply for over two weeks, with electricity coming briefly at intervals before going off again. Mr. Chike Anali described the situation as unacceptable, saying residents have continued to cope only by the grace of God. He accused the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) of insensitivity, alleging that electricity bills are still issued despite poor supply. Also speaking, Mrs. Theresa Oruche said the power distribution company has failed in its responsibility and called for the firm to be handed over to a more capable operator that can provide efficient service. Mrs. Okeke Nkemjika described the situation as a total failure a...

 AIRLINE OPERATORS OF NIGERIA SUSPENDS PLANNED NATIONWIDE SHUTDOWN Airlines operators have suspended a planned nationwide shutdown of flight operations over what they described as crippling fuel prices. The suspension is, as a result, the government appeal to halt the action pending talks The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON)  had warned  it would halt services from Monday, April 20, saying surging jet fuel costs has made operations unsustainable. AON, in a statement, said it agreed to pause the action following an appeal from Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,SAN  who called for restraint and dialogue  The suspension was conditional pending the outcome of a meeting for all concerned parties scheduled for April 22, at the instance of the Aviation minister Soaring jet fuel prices have upended the global aviation industry as a consequence of the Iran war, forcing airlines to raise fares, curb growth plans, and rethink forecas...

 Republic of Congo’s prime minister Makosso resigns The Republic of Congo’s Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso presented his resignation and that of his Cabinet to the president, paving the way for the formation of a new government, the president’s office said in a statement, Anadolu Agency reported. The move came days after the swearing in of President Denis Sassou Nguesso for a fifth term in office following his reelection in the March 15 polls of the central African nation, also known as Congo-Brazzaville. Pending the formation of a new government team, the outgoing ministers will ensure the management of current affairs, the government statement said. Makosso, who was appointed in 2021, “expressed all his gratitude to the Head of State for the trust he has enjoyed during the exercise of his functions and indicated that he remains at the disposal of the President of the Republic.” Conflict resolution During his swearing-in ceremony last week, Nguesso promised to “contribute...

AWKA TRADITIONALISTS, NDI EZEANI AND NDI ICHIE PLACE CURSE ON APGA MEMBERS OVER  ATTACKS ON OBI AUSTIN NDIGWE Awka prominent traditionalists, including Ndi Ezeani, Ndi Ichie, and the apex body of Omenani Awka, have invoked a strong traditional curse on members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for attacking His Imperial Majesty Obi Dr. Austin Ndigwe MON, JP, whom they recognize as the authentic Ezeuzu III of Awka Ancient Kingdom. The fiery declaration came from Ogbuefi Toochukwu Nwosu, Chairman of Omenani Awka, the highest traditional institution representing the customs and culture of Awka people. Speaking on behalf of the traditional institution, Ogbuefi Nwosu advised the Anambra State Government under Governor Chukwuma Soludo to focus squarely on governance and development, and to leave traditional matters in the hands of traditionalists. *“A people that interferes with sacred traditions invites deadly consequences,” he stated emphatically.* *He further stressed that...

 GOVERNOR SOLUDO APPOINTS NWABUNWANNE OKONKWO AS PIONEER CEO OF ANAMBRA STATE DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT CORPORATION (ADIC) The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo (CFR) has appointed Nwabunwanne Okonkwo as the pioneer Chief Executive officer of the newly established Anambra State Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC) to execute the corporation’s mandate of attracting, financing and overseeing major business and infrastructure project development and private sector investment in Anambra State.  Nwabu is a finance lawyer with over 16 years experience in the financial service sector.  Prior  to his appointment at ADIC, Nwabu was the Managing Director of DLM Advisory, the investment banking arm of DLM Capital Group, a development investment bank leading innovative transactions in Nigeria, where he helped mobilise in excess of $1 billion to different governments and corporates across several industries in Africa. Nwabu is 39 years old and hol...

 PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES MINISTER FOR WOMEN'S AFFAIRS, IMAAN SULAIMAN-IBRAHIM, ON HER BIRTHDAY President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, on the occasion of her birthday. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, the President describes Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who marked her birthday on Sunday, as a steady hand at a time when clarity of purpose and institutional discipline are essential to delivering meaningful social outcomes. President Tinubu notes that under her leadership, the Ministry of Women Affairs has sharpened its focus on protection, inclusion, and opportunity, with renewed emphasis on building systems that do not only respond to vulnerability but also prevent it. He further observes that her public service record reflects a consistent pattern of taking on complex mandates and leaving behind stronger structures, clearer direction, and measurable progress. The Pres...