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EEDC urges customers not to pay for meters upgrade

Titus Maduako Eleweke

Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has warned customers against falling prey to fraudsters on the planned upgrading of STS prepaid meters on its network.

In a statement by EEDC ,Head, Corporate Communications Emeka Eze on Thursday made available to Daily Trust in Awka Anambra state , he said the upgrade will be free of charge, and at no cost to customers.

According to Ezeh, the warning became necessary because of information received by the company about activities of some unscrupulous elements who are extorting unsuspecting customers in the name of upgrading their meters.

He said that customers should not fall prey to these elements, as no customer will be charged a kobo to have his or her meter upgraded.

“The process of upgrade will be simply by punching into the meter the Key Change Tokens (KCT), which will be provided to the customers alongside the credit token, when they go to recharge their meters.”

What we just did, as a matter of responsibility was to notify our customers of this exercise and appeal to them to ensure that their prepaid meters are upgraded before 24th November 2024" he said.

It will be recalled that earlier in the month, EEDC notified its customers that by 24th November 2024, all Standard Transfer Specification (STS) prepaid meters will cease to accept credit tokens, unless they are upgraded.

Eze said the exercise which will be affecting all STS compliant prepaid meters across the globe.

He said ,Customers of EEDC are advised to ensure that their meters are upgraded before the set date of 24th November 2024, as Meters not upgraded before the date will no longer accept new tokens, but they will still be working till the credit already loaded in it is used up.

" It is important to note that credit tokens purchased and not loaded onto the meters before the upgrade will become invalid after the upgrade" he stated.

EEDC appeals to its customers to remain calm, as adequate communication will be made on the process and modalities for the upgrade, reiterating that the upgrade is free of charge and at no cost to customers.

For enquiries and further clarification, customers are to call: 084 700 100, SMS/Whatsapp: 0815 082 6060 or 0815 082 6061, or send email to: customerservice@enugudisco.com

Jubilations as "Skills 87.7 FM" commences full broadcasting services in Okigwe

Titus Maduako Eleweke

It was a moment of joy and celebrations in Okigwe, Imo state as the founder and proprietor of Gregory University Uturu, Prof Gregory Ibe opened first radio station "Skills 87.7 FM" in the town.

The broadcast station is expected to serve the five states in south east geopolitical zone and it has fully commenced operations.

Inaugurating the "Skills 87.7 FM", Okigwe, National Broadcasting Commission, NBC urged the Management of station to always conform to the laid down rules and regulations as outlined by the commission.

The commission also appreciated the efforts of Prof Gregory Ibe for adding value to lives of the people through quality broadcasting that will educate and entertain the residents.

The Zonal Director, NBC, Enugu, Mrs. Ijeoma Obodo who gave the charge on Wednesday during the commissioning of Skills FM, 87.7, FM Okigwe , noted that the charge became necessary especially now the station has commenced full broadcasting services.

According to her, the Radio Station should impact positively on its community of operation for proper development and education.
She also urged them not to be hostile to other Radio Stations that would be coming up in the area in the nearest future and called on communities around to patronize the new station.

In an address by the Founder and Proprietor, Gregory University, Uturu, Prof. Gregory Ibe, represented by The DVC Academics, Prof. Uwaoma Uche, he said the Radio Station was not just a collection of transmitters and equipment, but a platform for connection, collaboration and empowerment.

According to him, the station has come to improve the lives of the people by announcing them to limelight and the world.

He stated that information is key as it has the potentials to shape communities, maintaining that Skills 87.7 FM will serve as a vehicle to bridge and ensure interconnectedness in its community of operation as well as ensure that the rich cultural heritage inherent in Okigwe was announced to the world.

Earlier in his welcome address, The Vice Chancellor, Gregory University, Prof. Augustine Uwakwe, represented by The DVC administration, Prof. Evaristus Anyaehie, said the birth of Skills FM 87.7, is in tandem with the corporate mission of Gregory University Uturu embedded in the motor " Knowledge for Tomorrow".

He hinted that the brain behind the choice of Okigwe as the location of the Radio Station was to complement the philanthropic gestures of the Founder, Prof. Gregory Ibe.

According to him, this is one of Prof Ibe own way of substantially contributing to the development of the third largest city in Imo State.
He expressed optimism that Skills 87.7 FM, would indeed add value to humanity.

In his goodwill message, the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Imo State Chapter, Ifeanyi Nwanguma, charged the management of the station to engage seasoned Journalists to guard against quackery in the profession, pledging that Imo NUJ would partner the new Radio Station in its future engagements.

On his part, The Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, in Abia State, Chief Sunday Onukwubiri, appreciated Prof. Gregory Ibe, for attracting development to Okigwe Community and beyond.
He described him as a worthy son of Igboland who has embarked on community development over the years, calling for patronage from the entire Okigwe and beyond.

Recall that as the first indigenous Radio Station in the area, Skills 87.7 FM, had started test transmission in the past couple of months announcing its presence in Okigwe and other communities and some neighbouring States.

Nwoye remains President-General of Ifitedunu till December 30,2023, says Soludo

Titus Maduako Eleweke

Governor of Anambra State Prof Charles Soludo has stated Chief Uchenna Nwoye remains the duly elected and recognised President General of Ifitedunu Community in Dunukofia Local Government Area until the expiration of his tenure on December e 30the 2023.

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The Anambra state Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs Mr TonyCollins Nwabunwanne said this in Awka on Wednesday while stating the position of the government on the Ifitedunu Town Union leadership crisis.

Recall that Nwoye had been under attack including physical assault on July 22 by a few people in the community who wanted to sack him through unconstitutional means.


According to Nwabunwanne the position of Governor Charles Soludo was that Nwoye who was elected on December 30, 2019 should serve out his tenure, as the allegations against him were found to be frivolousand false.




He said part of the allegations against him was that he killed an indigene of the community on July 16, 2021, an accusation he was arrested and detained for falsely.

He said a court of competent jurisdiction had declared his arrest and detention illegal and ordered perpetual injunction against further arrest because investigation and evidence showed he was in Abuja on the day of the alleged shooting.

"It was for these reasons that Mr Governor reinstated Chief Uchenna Nwoye and directed that he should serve out his tenure which will expire on December 30, 2023.

"It will interest you to know that the President General emerged from an election conducted by prominent sons of Ifitedunu including Mr Ben Akabueze, the former Director General of Budget Office and Rev.Obiora (SAN).

"These people trying to create this non existent crisis not only opposed the President General's election but vowed to make the Community ungovernable for him despite the fact that he emerged through a valid election with overwhelming votes of Ifitedunu people," he said.

Nwabunwanne called on all parties to respect the order of court, decision of the governor and peace a chance

Anambra family demands to see their kidnapped Son alive


Titus Maduako Igbokwe


It's no longer news that Onyeka Nnakwue was kidnapped when he visited the filling station of Ndubuisi Morah, aka Future King at Awkuzu junction while eating indomie with Future King, but the news now is that the family wants to see their son alive without further delay.

The traditional ruler of Achalla HRH Igwe Ositadimma Nwokedi
and entire Achalla community are concerned and awaiting the release of their son, so said the spokesperson of the Late Rev Tim Nnakwue family, Mr Onyibor Nnakwue.

Achalla community met weekend and were worried their son could go missing in such circumstances after visiting a friend and frowned at the cock an bull stories surrounding his allegedly kidnap.

It would be recalled that in a spine-chilling saga that reads like a crime thriller, a tale of friendship gone awry has emerged from the depths of a petition lodged with the Anambra State Police Headquarters. The saga revolves around the tragic destiny of Mr. Onyeka Nnakwue, whose decision to eat a jollof Indomie meal with a supposed friend led to a heart-wrenching sequence of events.

In the petition, filed by Hon. Barr. S.O Chukwukelu & Co., solicitors to the late Rev. Tim Nnakwue of Achalla, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State obtained by our correspondent from sources familiar with Police Headquarters Awka, a dark conspiracy is unraveled, painting a shocking picture of betrayal, kidnapping, and a chilling murder plot that echoes with intrigue.

According to the petition, the first scene of the drama featured on 29th day of June, 2023, when the victim, Mr. Nnakwue got a phone call from his friend, Mr. Ndubuisi Muorah (alias "Future King", from Akpu village Ukpo, Dunukofia local government area inviting him to come over to his office and enjoy a deliciously-prepared indomie with him; little did he know that the invitation would mark the beginning of a nightmarish odyssey for him.

It was gathered that, Mr. Nnakwue, who was on his way home to Achalla with electrical appliances for a local Church upgrade after receiving the call, diverted to the location, the Future King Petrol Station along Igbariam Road in Awkuzu, where the seemingly innocent jollof Indomie feast was to unfold.

However, as the evening sun dipped below the horizon, the savory meal turned out to become merely a façade for a far more sinister scheme, as some heavily-armed men stormed the venue shortly and started shooting sporadically, during which they also kidnapped Mr. Nnakwue and vamoosed with him, alongside Mr. Ndubuisi Muorah, Future King.

The petition, which identifies the caller Mr. Ndubuisi Muorah, Future King as the 1st suspect, and Mr. Nonso Muorah, his brother who claimed to have paid N15 Million ransom in Bitcoin on behalf of first suspect as the 2nd suspect, partly read: “...being influenced by the 1st suspect's call, the unsuspecting victim Mr. Onyeka Nnakwue suspended his original itinerary and diverted to the aforementioned Petrol station of the 1st suspect Mr. Ndubuisi Muorah (a.k.a Future King) for enjoyment of the noodle delicacy with his supposed friend Future King only to fall a victim of circumstances in the hands of sponsored kidnappers cum assassinators who instantaneously pretended to kidnap him with the 1st suspect his friend and vamoosed to unknown destination and nobody heard of him again since then till the time of writing of this petition.


And surprisingly, since the incident nobody has called any member of Nnakwue family for any ransom on behalf of Onyeka Nnakwue aside Nonso Morah who asked for a support for the ransom demanded on his brother and nothing else was heard before Ndubuisi Morah was released without his friend, Onyeka Nnakwue.

“...the funniest aspect of the whole childish stage-managed kidnap claim is that it was not only that the link between the purported kidnappers and our client was the 2nd suspect but that it was only through the 1st suspect that the 2nd suspect claimed he used to communicate to the kidnappers who claimed they demanded two hundred Million Naira (N200,000,000.00) ransom on behalf of his brother and asked for support from our client’s family for the victim Mr. Onyeka Nnakwue to be released.

“...what raised more suspicion over the whole story is that the 2nd suspect Mr. Nonso Muorah equally claimed that during their captivity in the hands of the kidnappers that he used to write text messages to the captors who upon the receipt of the messages would call him for discussion on the ransom to be paid to them for the release of their victims.

“...to contradict the claim of the suspects more, the 1st suspect who claimed that he was kidnapped with our client’s brother and through whom the 2nd suspect Mr. Nonso claimed he used to communicate their captors during negotiation for the ransom to be paid suddenly resurfaced on or about the 15th day of July, 2023 and claimed that he paid the captors the sum of Fifteen Million Naira (N15,000,000.00) in Bitcoin ransom for him to be released. Now, upon being asked of the whereabout of his friend Mr. Onyeka Nnakwue, he denied knowledge of his whereabouts, yet he provided the ATM card, car key and house keys of the victim Mr. Onyeka Nnakwue to our client to go and carry the victim’s car that is packed in his Petrol station.

“...that again at this stage, when the 1st suspect was asked how he was in possession of the above mentioned victim’s belongings, he informed our client that it was the captors that handed them over to him.

“...Sir, may it interest you also to know that the same 1st suspect who claimed to have been kidnapped with the victim Mr. Onyeka Nnakwue was seen by somebody who pleaded anonymity for now during these period he claimed he was in the camp or den of the captors. Wonders shall never end!”

It was however, alleged that the kidnap victim, Mr. Nnakwue had reportedly been murdered by his abductors; even as the legal aides called on the security agencies in the State to ensure that a thorough and discreet investigation is carried out on the matter.

“...Presently sir, the information reaching our client from the grapevine is that they have killed our client’s brother Mr. Onyeka Nnakwue for reasons best known to them, hence he has been kept incommunicado since 29th day of June, 2023 up to the time of writing this petition.

“...May we in the light of the above instructions of our client, call upon you to hasten up and do everything possible to arrest the situation by ensuring that a thorough and discreet investigation is carried out on this complaint and the culprits brought to book for the interest of justice...,” the petition concluded.

The petitioner asked the Commissioner of Police Anambra State, Director, Department of State Services , DSS and the Governor of Anambra state, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo to intervene and resolve the mystery behind this unfriendly kidnap of a friend in his best friend's abode even in his invitation. The petition noted that Mr Ndubuisi Morah ,Future King and missing Onyeka Nnakwue were tight and intimate friends.


The petitioner wondered why the kidnappers never contacted Onyeka Nnakwue's family for any ransom, yet released his friend who was kidnapped iwith him in his office.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer , PPRO, Anthony Ikenga said he was unaware of the petition, but asked our correspondent to forward the petition to him, even as he reassured the police under CP Aderemi Adeoye is committed to a safer Anambra State.

Anambra Sports Chief Congratulates New Minister Ewan-Enoh

Titus Maduako Eleweke


Patrick-Estate Onyedum, Chairman of Anambra Sports Development Commission has projected better days for Nigerian sports sector under president Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.

Onyedum said in Awka on Tuesday, while congratulating Sen. John Ewan-Enoh on his swearing in as the new minister of Sports Development.

He urged Ewan-Enoh to continue the sports industry policy of the previous minister to enhance the economic empowerment potentials of the sector and make it the leading youth development sector in Nigeria.

Onyedum, an athlete turned administrator said Ewan-Enoh should pay special attention to grassroots sports development and not pursue immediate glory which often led to respiration.

He assured that Anambra was willing to partner his ministry and promised to enable him succeed in the interest of teeming Nigerian youths.

"On behalf of the governor of Anambra state, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, I want to congratulate the newly sworn in ministers and in a specially way, Sen. John Ewan-Enoh, the new minister of sports.

"I believe in his capacity to impact positively on Nigeria's sports sector, and I want to assure him that as a State, Anambra is ready to work with him.

" I encourage him to grow the sports by continuing the policy of his predecessor which seeks to run the sector as an industry. He should also give priority to grassroots sports development, " he said.

Onyedum said the minister should hit the ground running by ensuring that the National Youth Games billed for Asaba, Delta State turned out the best in the history of the competition.

NHFSS complementing Police, Army, others to fight bandits, terrorists in Nigeria-- Commandant General





Titus maduako Eleweke

Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) has stated that it has complementary role to help the Police, Army and other security agencies in the fight against bandits, terrorists, kidnappers and other crimes and criminalities in the country.

Commandant General of the NHFSS Amb. Dr. Joshua Wale Osatimehi, stated this in Onitsha Anambra state business hub during a working visit to the zonal officers of the organisation in the state.
The zone comprises all the five states in the Southeast.
He said NHFSS is doing a lot to stamp out criminalities in the country by gathering and sharing intelligence with the various security agencies in the country.
According to him, apart from intelligence gathering, officers and men of the service are also involved in flushing out criminals, either working alone or collaborating with Police and others, especially crimes within and around bushes and forests.

Osatimehi who paid homage to some royal fathers in the state, in company of the Deputy Commander General in charge of Technical Services, Ambassador John Metchie and other top officers of NHFSS, noted that hunters have proven their gallantry and bravery in the war against criminal elements and have rescued kidnap victims as well as recovered stolen items kept in the forest by miscreants.

According to Osatimehi, they were in Anambra state to synergise with constituted authorities and to intimate them with their modus operandi of hunters in Nigeria.

He said the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service have been in existence over the years working in collaboration with constituted authorities across the country to flush out crimes and criminalities in the forest as stipulated in the bill establishing the outfit.

The Commandant General also disclosed that the bill establishing the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service has received the blessings and endorsements of the National Assembly and it is now awaiting for presidential assent.

He said that they were in the zone to further educate officers and men of the organisation on the need to be disciplined and more professional in their mode of operations.

According to the NHFSS boss, hunters are the real owners of the forest and not criminal gangs.

He however announced that hunters have recorded series of tremendous success across Nigeria just as he appealed for logistic supports like operational vehicles and motorcycles to chase criminals out in the forests.

Another very pertinent issue the NHFSS helmsman raised was the legal framework of the organization, noticing that if the NHFSS Bill is endorsed by Mr. President, it would boost their morale and also afford them more leverage to work with other constituted authorities.

He therefore reiterated that the Bill establishing the organization is seeking enactment of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service under the Federal Government.

That the bill has scaled through the first, second and third readings in the National Assembly and according to him, the bill has been transmitted to Mr. President; that before long the legal framework for the organization would be intact.

Meanwhile the traditional ruler of Umuoba-Anam community in Anambra-East council area of the state, His Royal Highness Igwe George Ekwealor, who was one of the royal fathers visited, eulogised the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service, recalling that hunters were veritable security apparatus in the preliterate era.

Ekwealor urged officers and men of the NHFSS across the country not to relent in recovering the forest from criminals.

He also appealed to state, federal and local councils, public spirited individuals and corporate organisations to support the hunters in their quest to reclaim the forest from unknown gunmen, kidnappers, armed robbers and other social misfits.

In his remarks, Amb John Metchie hailed the gallantry of the hunters, saying that they have helped tremendously to improve and enhance local security and vigilance.

Metchie however maintained that rather than sabotage the efforts of the hunters, it is important that Nigerian hunters be supported with working tools and other relevant materials to enable them compliment the efforts of other security agencies.

Other officers that accompanied the Commander General on the visits include Deputy Commandant General (Admin) Barr. Lawrence Okonkwo, Deputy Commandant General (Training and Development), the Southeast Zonal Coordinator, State Commanders of the five southeast states as well as other senior officers of the organisation during the visit.

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Prof Gregory Ibe unstoppable genius

Ugochukwu Asiegbu

The intelligence of Prof Gregory Ibe in itself is a blessing to Abia, and his immense contributions to the development of rural communities have been on the lips of people till date. And, lately, he has injected life into the ancient city of Okigwe, thereby re-writing the history of the place. Evidently, he is a man with a rare vision, and posterity will be kind to him, for he has influenced lives positively, and has created jobs for Abians and non-Abians alike. This is commendable, in fact! Interestingly, he is not, by any stretch of the imagination, a proud man, and he doesn't trumpet his achievements, but humanity will always speak well of him.

Today, the world has heard of Prof Gregory Ibe, because of his life-changing works. The United Nations and other international bodies have mind-blowing testimonies about this man, whose leadership traits, uncommon as the case may be, have differentiated him from others in the political circle. He is one of the geniuses Nigeria has produced in the recent time, believe you me. And because Prof Ibe has continued to swim in the ocean of transparency, the low and mighty are eager to have him around them.

Already, his tireless efforts have led to the development of Uturu, his country home and building a university there is another way of bringing home his wealth (aku ruo ulo) and giving others the opportunity of acquiring knowledge in a serene environment. In truth, a rural community like Uturu wouldn't have been known internationally, if Gregory University, Uturu wasn't built there. Now, the University has created jobs, and has produced brilliant graduates, and that, in clear terms, has ascertained the impactful academic works of their lecturers. Just recently, the University Management had notified the public of the final accreditation of her College of Medicine, an achievement that connotes excellence. Prof Greg Ibe should be applauded by all and sundry for having the interest of his people at heart.

Come to think of it, have you ever heard that Okigwe has remained under-developed, despite being an ancient city? At a time when investors have refused to register their presence in Okigwe, Prof Ibe has made a bold step that birthed Skills FM in Okigwe. The jinx on development in Okigwe, obviously, has been broken by Prof Greg Ibe, who has an eye for excellence, with peculiar ideas on how to develop rural areas, plunged into obscurity of some kind.

Apart from adding another feather to his cap, Prof Ibe, again, has created jobs for Easterners, even when job creation has become a difficult task for the State and Federal Governments. Being a man that maintains standard and cherishes professionalism in all his doings, he has employed notable On Air Personalities (OAPs) to manage the station, Stanley Nduagu (Village Square) being one of them. This week Wednesday will be a great day, as the Executive Governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma will be unveiling Skills FM in Okigwe, in the presence of other distinguished personalities.
When one mentions the name of Prof Gregory Ibe, what comes to mind is excellence and, in all fairness, he has done well for Abians. And being a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Prof Gregory Ibe has always championed the course of the Igbo in this space. Apparently, when one thinks he has seen the best of Prof Gregory ory Ibe, the genius comes up with surprises, making giant strides in different areas of human endeavours.

Simply put, he is a rare gem, with a rare vision.

Ugochukwu Asiegbu,
Social Crusader

Anambra Lawmaker provides constituency free Wi-fi for e-business

Titus Maduako Eleweke


Lawmaker representing Awka South 1 Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Henry Mbachu, has provided free Wi-fi to youths in his constituency in collaboration with Airtel Nigeria to enhance their digital capacities.

While providing Wi-fi at the weekend, he said the digital skills have the capacity to keep young people busy and reduce crime among them.

According to him, digital skills provide opportunities for the youths to eke a decent living.

Recalled that, shortly after the inauguration of the Anambra State House of Assembly in June, Mbachu took up a part-time appointment with the state's ministry of education to teach physics at Igwebuike Grammar School, Awka.

Addressing the beneficiaries, represented by their village heads in Awka and Okpuno as well as the representatives of Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Paul University in his constituency in Awka, the Anambra State capital, Mbachu said modern world belonged to the internet.


He said the Wi-Fi project was part of the revolutions he would bring in the area to make a difference.

Decrying the growing incidents of crime in the area, the lawmaker said with youth engagement in the internet for
electronic business(e-business) and sundry useful digital activities, crime rates would reduce.

He noted that the welfare of the people, particularly that of the youth and the widows should not be a sole responsibility of government, stating the need for partnership with the private sectors to provide services for the people.

He said he had bankrolled Wi-fi services for the people of Awka and Okpuno for a period of one year for a start, subject to renewal.

He said specifically, the free Wi-fi would be installed at Unizik and Paul University communities,10 Secondary Schools and the 44 village squares in the constituency.

The Lawmaker assured the people area of more human development projects and good governance, describing the two elements as the hallmark of his political party- the Labour Party(LP), while appealing to the beneficiaries to make good use of the Wi-fi.

In his speech, the Airtel representative on the occasion, Mr Jerry Ani, while urging the youth to do genuine businesses with the Wi-fi, announced that Airtel would launch its 5-G network in Awka next month to boost services.

Dr Nelson Omenugha, a special adviser to the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, on youth matters, in his speech, said Mbachu's initiative.was in line with Soludo's agenda of making Anambra a digital state.

Expressing appreciation on behalf of the beneficiaries,Chairman of Umunuoke village Awka, Innocent Anagor, urged the lawmaker to keep doing the good work, quipping, "You started with a good plan and the good plan will lead you to a good goal- you will be reelected."

Anambra Town Unions petition Ag IGP to investigate attack on her member


Titus Maduako Eleweke

Anambra State Association of Town Unions ASATU has petitioned the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun to investigate the attack on one of her member, Mr Uchenna Nwoye by hoodlums.

According to the President General of the Anambra Association of Town Unions ASATU Bar Titus Akpudo on Friday, he said some people in the community organised miscreants to attack President General of Ifitedunu town Mr Uchenna Nwoye for no just cause.

He said they have written to the Ag IGP as police is the only body empowered by law to handle such matters.
"We expect the police to conclude their work and do the needful" he said

He said the assault on Nwoye needs to be investigated and the culprit be punished for their actions .


Akpudo said that the President General of Ifitedunu town Mr Uchenna Nwoye was assaulted by a fraction of the community in his office last month with intentions to harm or kill him.
He said that after the attack they staged a protest to the governor's Office to register their grievances.

" It is easy for us to cause havoc in the community, but because our governor Charles Soludo is good, we decided not create problem in the community.
We have also reported to the speaker, Anambra state House of Assembly to mandate the police to investigate the case and if some people were culpable they should be punished ,but if otherwise, they should be allowed to go home freely" he said .

According to him, if there is any reason to discipline the PG ,there are laid down procedures to do that.
He said that it is wrong to beat up a community leader in a market square , noting that Ifitedunu PG is their members,and they must protect him from any danger.

"It is very easy to assemble 50 youths across the 179 communities in Anambra state to storm Ifitedunu and protest the assault on one of our members and we had already considered it but for the intervention of Gov Charles Soludo we stepped down action,because we believes in the rule of law"

"The governor asked us to remain calm as he would follow the due process of the law to handle the matter and we have strong respect for him"

"However we have petitioned the Inspector General of Police to do the needful and investigate the matter and bring the culprits to book because we have lost five of our members to hired killers and we do not want another incident" he said.

The state Commissioner for local government and Chieftaincy matters Collins Nwabunwanne, following the development said
government cannot be intimidated by some few individuals who have chosen to take the laws into their hands.
He said that the government is following due process in handling the crisis in the community.
According to Nwabunwanne,
"Government cannot be intimidated by some few individuals in Ifitedunu town because they claim to have money and we have followed the law as it is and no one can change the President General of Ifitedunu town in a lawlessness and unconstitutional manner under our watch"

Nwabunwanne noted that the constitution of Ifitedunu town union made it clear that the removal of an officer of the town union must follow the laid down stipulated rules .

According to him,anyone parading himself as the President General of Ifitedunu town is doing that at his own peril and should be mindful of the grave consequences of what he is doing in the eyes of the law.

"One person cannot lord it over the town and impose a President General when there is a sitting President General of Ifitedunu town "
"Government hereby urge the general public to discountenance those reports of a new President General of Ifitedunu town and those fanning the embers of crisis in Ifitedunu should be mindful of the fact that no one is above the law " he said.

Prof. Gregory Ibe launches first radio station in Okigwe


Titus Maduako Eleweke

The Founder and Proprietor of Gregory University Uturu, Abia state, Prof Gregory Ibe will on 23 August 2023 launch Skills FM in Okigwe ,limo state.

The Skills FM is the first radio station to be sited in the ancient town of Okigwe in Imo State.


The broadcast station is expected to serve all the states in south east geopolitical region of Nigeria.

It is expected that the Executive Governor of Imo State Senator Hope Uzodinma in the presence of many distinguished personalities will commission the broadcast station in Okigwe to the service of humanity and God.

According to a statement issued by media aide to Prof Gregory Ibe
Rev. Sleek Ogwo, the radio station is part of Prof Ibe's avowed commitment to human and material service to the development of the country and the world.
According to the statement, the radio station is currently testing the strength of her signals on the frequency of 87.7 in the FM band.

It stated that the station parades many notable On Air Personalities (OAPs) who are poised to entertain, enlighten and educate the large demography of her listening public in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Anambra States.
The statement reads,
"We are pleased to announce the planned commissioning of our commercial radio station, aptly named Skills FM, by the Executive Governor of Imo State Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma, in the company of many other distinguished personalities, on Wednesday 23 August 2023".
Licensed to Prof Gregory Ibe, Founder and Proprietor of Gregory University Uturu, Skills FM is currently testing the strength of her signals on the frequency of 87.7 in the FM band. With the promise of "Adding Value" to her numerous listeners, the station parades many notable On Air Personalities (OAPs) who are poised to entertain, enlighten and educate the large demography of her listening public in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Anambra States.
The statement therefore invites the general public to attend the epoch making event".