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Over ten persons were reportedly killed in a ghastly road crashes involving different commercial vehicles along the Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway in Ebonyi State, yesterday.  Newsmen who visited the scene of the accidents, which occurred almost simultaneously along the major highway, included Ezilo axis of Ishielu council area of the state and 135, Ezzamgbo of Ohaukwu council area of the state claiming many lives, including the drivers.  Though officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, could not confirm the accurate number of casualties, one of the survivors of the Ezillo accident, who identified himself as Mr. Ezekiel said that the accident occurred when the driver of a white bus coming from Awka to Abakaliki tried to overtake a Sienna saloon car and headed-on with another bus from Abakaliki.  The eyewitness blamed the driver of the bus he was travelling in for reckless driving, adding that the accident could have been avoided if the driver had heeded several warni

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Miss Anambra 2015, Chidinma Okeke claims she was under the influence of something she cannot ascertain when she did the video in an interview with Telegraph. Chidinma’s mother, Lady Nora Okeke, while speaking to Newsmen, said that the former beauty queen performed the act under the influence of something which she could not ascertain. “As a mother watching the video broke my heart but I have stopped crying and committed everything to the hands of God who always fight my battle. When I spoke with my daughter, I asked her what led her into such an unholy act despite the fact that I brought her up in a Godly way,” Okeke said in tears. Lady Okeke stated that her daughter, Chidimma was simply a pawn in the hands of both the organisers of Miss Anambra and her former manager hence things went awry when she decided to free herself from the bondage added that the entire controversy affected her daughter. Also speaking to Newsmen, Chidinma’s father, Sir Jeremiah Okeke, declined comm

The Anambra State Government has reiterated its commitment towards providing access to quality and affordable Health Care services to Anambrarians. Governor Willie Obiano stated this during a one-day public hearing on Anambra state Health Insurance Bill 2016, at the Jerome Udorji Secretariat, Awka, the Anambra state capital. Governor Obiano, represented by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joe Akabuike enjoined Anambrarians to throw their weight behind the bill, stating that the benefit cannot be over-emphasized. Earlier, the speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Mrs. Rita Maduagwu explained that the public hearing is aimed at improving the living condition of the people. Mrs. Maduagwu described the scheme as a Mother-bill, saying that the state lawmakers will continue to make laws and resolutions for the peace and progress of the state. In an opening remark, the Chairman House Committee on Health, Dr. Emma Okafor solicited the support of the citizens of

The State Government has commenced palliative work on the four kilometer stretch from Awkuzu to Umunya along the Awka-Onitsha Express way.   It was reported that heavy duty bulldozers were on ground leveling the heaps of laterite on one side of the road and excavating unsuitable materials on the other when he arrived. The very bad spot which had hitherto been impassable causing motorists untold hardship, has also been made accessible with the commuters plying on one side of the road. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing work, Governor Obiano explained that his administration's decision to embark on the palliative work was to make the road motorable especially with the yuletide fast approaching. The governor who revealed that the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola had on one of his visits to the state held at his instance, promised that the Federal government will do something about the deplorable condition of the road, however noted that so far

          Nigerian lawmakers have mandated the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to promptly intervene on behalf of the Federal Government to dialogue with ASUU, Following the threats issued by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to embark on a nationwide industrial action. The Senate equally commended ASUU for choosing dialogue over confrontation in its approach and promised that proper funding of universities would be put into the 2017 Budget. This followed a Point of Order raised by Senator Jibrin Barau of Kano North during the plenary on Tuesday, where he told lawmakers that he “heard that ASUU has given notice of one week industrial action.” Senator Barau led motion on the urgent matter of national importance, regarding the impending ASUU strike, pointing out that ASUU is agitating for the smooth operations of Nigerian universities and staff welfare. Barau also reminded the Senate of the non-implementation of several agreements between FG and ASUU. A lawm

FC IFEANYI UBAH The Management of FC Ifeanyi Ubah has concluded its end of season meeting with plans to reposition the club for greater heights and a successful CAF Confederation Cup campaign. Agianst this background, the Management of the club has approved and released cash reward(winning bonuses) for the players, management and the supporters club in appreciation for their commitment and determination throughout the season and the eventual triumph. a) N10,000,0000 for the footballers b) $10,000 for the Head Coach/Technical Director, Mitko Dobrev and Assistant Coach, Rafael Everton c) N3,000,000 for the management and coaching staff d) N2,000,000 for the supporters club. The Management also approved a minor reorganization in the top echelon of the coaching staff aimed at rejigging the team. In this regard, Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenichi Yatsuhashi, a Japanese-American and former Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak as the new He

IBRAHIM,  JEGEDE KNOW FATE TOMORROW                                                                      The court of Appeal, Abuja division, yesterday, fixed tomorrow for the ruling in the Ondo Peoples Democratic Party [PDP]governorship crisis in the state. A panel of three Judges led by Salauwa, fixed the date after taking final arguements by counsels in the matter.  The Senator Ali Modu Sherif- led faction of the party had been in a leadership tussle with the Senator Ahmed Markarfi led caretaker committee. Eyitayo Jegede [SAN] emerged as the governorship candidate of the party from the Markarfi faction while Jimoh Ibrahim emerged from the Ali Modu Sherif faction. The party had sent Jegede's name to the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] prompting the Sherif faction to approach the federal high court sitting in Abuja, challenging the submission of Jegede's name to the commission. 

IT'S TRUMP Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton calls Republican candidate Donald Trump, to concede the election and to congratulate him on his victory. Donald Trump leads with 288 electoral votes while Hillary Clinton trails with 218. Hillary Clinton’s campaign chair, John Podesta, tells supporters: “We have nothing more to say tonight” as he sends supporters home. The Republicans have kept control of the Senate, with several races still to be decided.

DO YOU THINK GOVERNOR WILLIE OBIANO'S PERFORMANCE SO FAR IS IN TANDEM WITH THE VOTE OF CONFIDENCE PASSED ON HIM BY THE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY? The Anambra State House of Assembly, has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Willie Obiano, for his purported sterling performance in promoting   and revamping all sectors of the state economy, since the assumption of office. The House passed the vote of confidence following a motion sponsored by the member representing Ihiala two Constituency, Mr Paschal Agbodike and fifteen others, during plenary in Awka. Moving the motion, Mr Agbodike explained that Governor Obiano has revamped all the moribund sectors of the state economy like Agriculture, Tourism, Housing, among  others, most of which he said were neglected by past administrations. The law maker mentioned top on the achievements recorded by the Governor as road construction and rehabilitation, as evidenced by the international and local recognition, accolades and awa

FINAL RULING ON NNAMDI KANU. The stage looks set for final hearing and ruling on a bail application filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu in the Federal High Court in Abuja The Court has fixed Thursday, November 17 for the final outing on the lingering case of the IPOB Leader. The date was fixed by Justice Binta Nyako who presided over a fresh six count charge leveled against Mazi Kanu by the Department of State Services (DSS). Kanu has been detained in Kuje prison after a he was granted bail by a Chief Magistrate in Wuse Zone 2 Abuja and Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court.  He was later denied bail by Justice John Tsoho after the Ademola disqualified himself from the matter. It will be recalled that Justice Tsoho while giving his ruling then, ordered that Kanu be remanded in Kuje Prison pending the conclusion of his trial. Before the hearing today, the IPOB in an analysis condemned the charges against Kanu sayi