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The Abia state government has placed a N25 million bounty on the killers of the 5 soldiers at Obikabia junction, Ogbor Hill, Aba. iKEMBA News reports that Unknown gunmen had yesterday attacked the military checkpoint and killed 5 soldiers and burnt 2 patrol vans and their checkpoint. The gunmen were alleged to have seized their rifles and escaped.  In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, the State government condemned the attack and commiserated with the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed  Lagbaja, and the Military High Command in the country for the unfortunate incident and pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of the gallant soldiers who died  while in active duty. The statement read; “As a government committed to security, safety and peace within its territory at all times, the Abia State Government considers the event of Thursday, May 30, 2024 a serious affront to its resolve by criminal elements who are hell-bent o...

The Supreme Court Set To Hear Federal Government's Case Against Nigerian Governors On Local Government Autonomy Tomorrow (Thursday 30th May 2024). The supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed Thursday 30th May, 2024 to decide on Local Government Autonomy. Recall that few days ago, President TINUBU sued the 36 States governors over LGA Autonomy in a bid to make them full autonomy and thereby reviving the local government system all over the country this will bring in the much needed development. While speaking with IKEMBA News, the President lamented that "For Years our local government system has been on moribund depriving the people in the rural area the presence of government which will stop forthwith as soon as supreme Court dispenses justice. ~Always Stay Connected with iKEMBA News for your verified, authentic hottest News as they happen. .... Copyright ©️ 2024.

President Bola Tinubu has assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024 reverting to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. “This morning, Mr President signed into an Act of Parliament, the newly passed National Anthem 2024,” Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said on Wednesday at a joint session of the National Assembly marking the Silver Jubilee Of Nigeria’s 4th Republic. The occasion coincided with the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Tinubu, who later joined the joint session, confirmed ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’ as the “latest national anthem”. Akpabio said the sitting was primarily to launch the new national anthem, explaining that the President would not be making a speech because he has to leave to launch the Abuja metro line. The Senate and the House of Representatives had previously passed the legislation to swap the national anthem from “Arise, O Compatriots” to “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” at separate sittings. Following the signing o...