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_Holds first meeting with his LG Excos_ As the 2027 general elections and the reelection of the current President gathers momentum,the apex youth body for the realization of the second tenure of President Tinubu,City Boy Movement has appointed the son of the late foremost Igbo leader and a political heavyweight, Chief Dr. E. C Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiejemba) as the coordinator of the movement in Ikeduru.  Hon. Chinedu Iwuanyanwu in his speech thanked his exco members for accepting to work with him which he said is a great task but praised the capacity of the members.  The Coordinator took time to reel out the essence of the movement which he said is a youth-driven, grassroots political support group dedicated to advocating for, and promoting, the Renewed Hope Agenda and policies of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  He said the aims is to bridge the gap between government and citizens by empowering young people, fostering, and enhancing, active civic participati...

                 By     Promise C. Agbaso  It is no longer news that since over five (5) academic years now and still counting, the workaholic and passion driven member representing the good people of Mbaitoli and Ikeduru in the green chambers of the National Assembly. Hon. Engr. Akarachi Etinosa Amadi has been in the business of securing the academic future of Mbaike young university seekers at no cost through his  noble free JAMB annual registration and scholarship for the undergraduates. This gesture alone has redefined hope for those who never believed that they will get into a higher institution and to so many who had dashed hopes of furthering their studies based on financial constraints. It's important to bear in  mind that the purpose of the free Jamb registration is to ease the burden and be over- dependent on parents for the search of higher education of their children. The broad...

IT TAKES A TRUE LEADER TO BUILD FOR THE FUTURE, KNOWING FULL WELL THAT QUALITY EDUCATION SUSTAINS THE FUTURE.  That he demonstrated in the renovation of several schools in Mbaike within three (3) years as a house of representative member. Education is crucial for any society that aims for sustainable growth, social stability, and economic progress. In Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency, this belief has shaped the development priorities of the Honourable Member in the National Assembly, Hon. Engr. Akarachi Amadi. Over the years, focused investments in education infrastructure have addressed the persistent issues of overcrowded classrooms, rundown school buildings, and limited learning facilities in many communities. For Hon. Amadi, improving education infrastructure is not just about building physical spaces; it means restoring dignity to conducive learning environments and giving children a fair chance to succeed.  For a very long time, many public s...

On Wednesday, 12th November, 2025, the team of the workaholic and capacity driven Mbaitoli and Ikeduru house of representative member Hon. Engr. Akarachi Amadi, ably led by director of the constituency office, Hon. Sir. Chinedu Ugochukwu took an inspection tour to Umudim for the ongoing  Health Centre Odokwu-Umudim/Inyinshi Ward project and that of Eziama Health Centre in Ikeduru. The inspection tour was accompanied by Hon. Moses Ubochi, Hon. Uche Daniels, Hon. Mrs. Akudo Iheanacho, Hon. Chinedu Ekwebelem, Sir Ben Anochie and Project Manager of Heneybuz Global Services Limited. The two projects were among the numerous completed and ongoing projects of Hon. Engr. Akarachi Amadi across Mbaitoli and Ikeduru Federal Constituency.  Hon. Sir Chinedu Ugochukwu Obidinma once again appreciated the Capacity action Rep member Engr. Akarachi Amadi for the project done so far and assures Mbaike that more are still on the way bearing in mind that the reward of a good work is mor...

Today, Mark a horizon of history in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State as the Chairman of Ikeduru LGA Chairman Rt. Hon. Justice Nze confirmed and inaugurated Hon. Bright Ahamefule as the Secretary of the Local Government (SecLog) and other supervisory Councilors at the Ikeduru Council Headquarters Iho. The chairman, shortly after swearing them in, charged the appointees to show high level of dedication in the discharge of their duties. The event witnessed the presence of many Ikeduru stakeholders including Former Commissioner , Hon. Obinna Nshirim, former Majority Leader of Imo State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Thaddeus Uche Oguwuike and others. The Chairman, Rt Hon. Justice Nze expressed joy and confidence over the appointment of these wonderful cream of individuals, and pray they succeed in their assignments. Reporter: Promise C. Agbaso 

The DG SSN chief Solomon Francis congratulates team ebonyi and ebonyi state government for emerging as the winners of SSN season 2 head of house after pulling a total of 20590 votes during the preliminary votes ahead of their closest rival team nasarawa who took the runner up position after pulling a total of 20042 votes. This victory for team ebonyi was made possible via the unwavering support of the hon minister of culture and tourism hon prince Stan ifeanyi Ogbuewu JP the coordinator SSN Ebonyi state. With the support of his Excellency Rt Hon Francis Ohbonna Nwiguru the executive governor Ebonyi state. Ssn naija season 21 is hosted in Jos the capital of plateau state in North Central Nigeria. The show is aimed at promoting culture and unity in Nigeria by bringing the 36 states and f z together under one under one umbrella as one invisible nation. The DG of SSN promised Nigeria an entertaining and Unifying  experience during the reality show which will be aired on nat...

The good people of Okpuala Amakohia Community in Ikeduru East Local Government Area of Imo State, have cried out for help over a deadly ravaging Guly Erosion that have totally crippled economic activities in the community, leaving residents in pain and suffering amidst economic hardship. The most painful part of it is that there is no single passable road since over 15 years till date in the community, as the Ekeonummiri road that leads from Amakohia to Owubinubi down to Mbaise has totally been cut off, fixing this road will help to revive economic lives of the three communities.  The good  people of Okpuala Amakohia Ikeduru, therefore call on the State, and Federal Government  including the lawmakers representing the zone to hear the cry of Okpuala Amakohia people and come for their rescue as economic activities has been totally paralyzed and commuters finds it difficult to move from one place to another leaving economic activities dead. The Imo S...

1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. 2. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. 3. I am especially pained by the loss of lives in Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna and other states, the destruction of public facilities in some states, and the wanton looting of supermarkets and shops, contrary to the promise of protest organisers that the protest would be peaceful across the country. The destruction of properties sets us back as a nation, as scarce resources will be again used to restore them. 4. I commiserate with the families and relations of those who have died in the protests. We must stop further bloodshed, violence and destruction. 5. As President of this country, I must ensure public order. In line with my constitutional oath to prote...

Finally, Multi Choice monopoly has been broken as a High Court in Port Harcourt has issued a restraining order against the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and Multichoice, preventing them from further harassing Dr. Ifeanyi Nwafor, Managing Director of Metro Digital Limited. Presiding Judge Justice Chinwendu Nwogu ruled that Dr. Nwafor is entitled to his fundamental rights, including personal liberty, freedom of expression, and freedom of movement, as enshrined in sections 35, 39, and 41 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. Metro Digital had previously approached the court to compel Multichoice to sublicense channels to it in accordance with the National Broadcasting Code. The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt ruled in favor of Metro Digital, affirming their rights against intimidation and harassment by the NCC and Multichoice. The court found that the NCC’s invitation of Metro Digital on alleged copyright infringement charges, instigated by Multichoice, violated Dr. Nwafor...

Finally, Multi Choice monopoly has been broken as a High Court in Port Harcourt has issued a restraining order against the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and Multichoice, preventing them from further harassing Dr. Ifeanyi Nwafor, Managing Director of Metro Digital Limited. Presiding Judge Justice Chinwendu Nwogu ruled that Dr. Nwafor is entitled to his fundamental rights, including personal liberty, freedom of expression, and freedom of movement, as enshrined in sections 35, 39, and 41 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. Metro Digital had previously approached the court to compel Multichoice to sublicense channels to it in accordance with the National Broadcasting Code. The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt ruled in favor of Metro Digital, affirming their rights against intimidation and harassment by the NCC and Multichoice. The court found that the NCC’s invitation of Metro Digital on alleged copyright infringement charges, instigated by Multichoice, violated Dr. Nwafor...

Good news as the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has agreed to abide by any condition the Federal Government would give for his release from detention. iKemba News reports that this was disclosed on Wednesday by the Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe, when he led other Senators from the South East region of Nigeria to a meeting with the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to demand the release of the detained IPOB leader. Abaribe, who is also former Senate Minority Leader disclosed that he had already met with Kanu at the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS). Even though the meeting was held in camera, however, Senator Abaribe, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, said he was optimistic that the AGF would persuade the Federal Government to heed to the call for Kanu’s release. He maintained that the continued detention of the IPOB leader was respon...

OWERRI MUNICIPAL SOLE ADMINISTRATOR Hon. Chidiebere Emeribe Received his Old Boys with joy..               By  <Promise C. Agbaso> Today was a joyful day as Some representatives of OLD BOYS of  Emmanuel College 08 Set  paid a courtesy visit to the newly sworn in  OWERRI MUNICIPAL Sole Administrator   Hon. Chidiebere Emeribe in his office at the Owerri Municipal council Headquarters. The Act. Chairman of the Old Emmanuel College 08 Set expressed joy on behalf of the old boys for having one of our own appointmented as Sole Administrator and prayed for God to grant him more wisdom to carry out his functions. In appreciation, the former Amawom youth chairman  now SolAd thanked his old boys for coming to pay him a courtesy call and promised to always carry the Old Boys along in the scheme of things. The Emmanuel College 08 representatives are  1. Promise Agbaso  2. Ekeleoma Stephen  3. Ude Desti...

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...

Nigerian  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu dragged the 36 State Governors to court for undermining the functionality of the 774 local government councils. iKEMBA News reported that  the litigation, was signed on Monday in Abuja, and was in tune with the reality on ground in our 3rd tier of government. one of our correspondence said that the move by the federal government was in the right direction. Similarly, Senator Kawu who penultimate week, sponsored a motion in the Senate for local government autonomy, said that the litigation was timely, as the Nigerian masses are in dear need of policies that will alleviate their sufferings at the local government level. Recall that the Federal Government had instituted a legal action against the Governors of the 36 States of the Federation at the Supreme Court over alleged misconduct in the administration of Local Government Areas, LGAs. The Federal Government in the suit marked: SC/CV/343/2024, which was filed by the Attorney Ge...

News Agency of Nigeria NAN have assured Nigeria that SLTV-METRODIGITAL will form a strong partnership with the Agency to broadcast Nigeria local TV Contents. MALAM Ali Muhammad Ali, Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) stated that that the agency will work to promote indigenous satellite television, SLTV, in the country. Ali gave the assurance when Dr John Nwafor, Managing Director, Metro Digital Limited, the operator of SLTV, paid him a working visit on Friday in Abuja. The managing director said that promoting indigenous brands would ensure an inclusive development of the country and encourage consumers to buy-in to local products. “We identify with your goal, which is why we will always tell stories that promote indigenous initiatives. NAN is very reliable and trusted brand, and will always be on the side of the underdog, we will always be on the side of the truth. Rest assured that this is home and the agency is open to any kind of partnership,” he assured. He furt...

Boko Haram ambushes Niger soldiers guarding agricultural site By Promise C. Agbaso  Boko Haram fighters ambushed and wounded five Nigerien soldiers who were protecting a key agricultural site near the Nigeria border, local authorities said Wednesday. ikembaNews reported that the site is one of two in Niger’s southeastern Diffa region created to boost rice and wheat production and generate more than 12,000 jobs, according to the agriculture ministry. Diffa governor General Mahamadou Ibrahim Bagadoma said on national television that the soldiers were ambushed “by Boko Haram elements” as they headed to a newly created post to secure the agricultural development programme in Lada. “We are determined to continue this (cultivation) work in the interest of the people,” the general said. At the end of last month, Niger’s military regime, which came to power in a July 26 coup, launched work to develop the two agricultural sites. The project is estimated to cost more than two bil...

Honorable Engineer Akarachi Amadi, the Member Representing Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency, a beacon of leadership and philanthropy, recently convened with the beneficiaries of his esteemed scholarship program. In a heartening session, he imparted invaluable wisdom, emphasizing the dual virtues of academic diligence and the unwavering spirit of courage. Addressing the gathering, Honorable Amadi underscored the paramount importance of education as the cornerstone of personal and societal progress. He urged the students to wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to their studies, recognizing education as the catalyst for transformative change and endless opportunities. Beyond academic excellence, Honorable Amadi articulated the significance of cultivating courage in navigating life’s myriad challenges. He elucidated that courage, intertwined with determination and resilience, is the cornerstone of success, propelling individuals towards their aspirations even in the face of ...

As today marks another significant day of our mothers especially those in the Anglican church, member representing Mbaitoli and Ikeduru in the federal house of representatives Rt. Hon. Engr. Akarachi Amadi left no stone unturned to celebrate the wonderful mothers of Mbaitoli and Ikeduru, this is part of his commitment and promise to always identify with the women in everything that concerns them. He cited that women are the bedrock of any good home and that as no tree without a root can stand so as no family without a mother functions well. He assured them of his continuous support and charge them to reflect good life of motherhood in their various families.  Captured by Promise Agbaso 

Facebook and Instagram, both under the Meta umbrella, few hours ago encountered a significant glitch, leaving numerous users locked out of their accounts. TheBeat is currently investigating whether this issue is specific to users in Nigeria. As of the time of reporting, neither Meta nor Facebook has provided an official explanation or statement regarding the outage. Concerns heightened among users who initially suspected unauthorized access to their accounts, leading to futile attempts to reset passwords. It’s worth noting that this incident is not the inaugural instance of a Meta-owned platform facing technical difficulties.  Also recall that similar scenario occured in 2022, when Facebook experienced a global outage, disrupting video viewing and messaging capabilities for users worldwide. ...ikembaNews is trusted with breaking news...

It no longer news that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and fuel marketers under the aegis of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, on Tuesday, clashed again over the removal of subsidy on petrol.   This came against the backdrop of the depreciation of the naira against the United States dollar at both the official Investors & Exporters Window and the parallel market. On Tuesday, the local currency closed at 998/dollar at the official market, while it traded at 1,225/dollar at the black market.   On the back of the falling naira rate, economists and oil marketers said PMS subsidy was increasing in recent times, but the NNPC quickly countered these positions and declared that it was recovering its full cost on the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, countering the positions of The Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, had during a live television programme on Channels...