By Segun Adeniyi Two important books that speak to the most brutal military era in Nigeria’s history will be publicly presented in Abuja in the coming weeks. The first, on 18 November, is ‘Nine Lives: The Bello-Fadile Memoirs’. A retired Colonel of the Nigerian Army with a doctorate degree in law, Ralph Sixtus Babatunde (RSB) Bello-Fadile was a principal actor of the 1995 “phantom coup” against the late General Sani Abacha. He was arrested, tried and sentenced to death in the tragic saga that implicated dozens of prominent Nigerians, including…
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NTA newscaster Joy Osiagwu dies at 50
Mrs Joy Osiagwu, former Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) newscaster, is dead. She died at the age of 50 on Friday at Arewa Hospital, Jabi, Abuja after a brief illness. For over two decades, the late Canada-based newscaster and media consultant was in full time practice in broadcast in Nigeria and North America. She worked at the NTA for 23 years. Joy retired voluntarily in September 2019. While active in service, the late broadcaster covered activities of the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa Canada and Nigeria Mission to the United Nations…
Read MoreTinubu removes Bwala as SA media and public communications, reassigns new role
President Bola Tinubu has removed Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication. Bwala now serves as Special Adviser on Policy Communication. Similarly, Sunday Dare, previously appointed as Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation, has been reassigned as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. These changes align with Tinubu’s efforts to improve the efficiency of his media and communications team. The trio of Sunday Dare, Daniel Bwala, and Bayo Onanuga—who remains Special Adviser on Information and Strategy—will function as collective spokespersons for the presidency. This…
Read MoreWigwe University registrar Ulonna Inyama buried in Imo
Registrar of Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers State Ulonna Inyama has been buried in her hometown of Itu, Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State. Ms Inyama died on July 27, 2024, in Abuja following a brief illness. She was 41 years old. The burial on Friday, conducted according to Catholic rites, drew a large crowd of family, friends, colleagues and well-wishers. At the funeral, her sister Ugonne Uzoma, a senior staff member of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), paid an emotional tribute to her. She described her as a…
Read MoreOwerre Nkwoji Gospel Crusade Holds Friday, Nov 29.
” Special gifts for first 1000 attendees” The Owerre Nkwoji Great Gospel Crusade will hold on Friday, November 29, at the Community Central School Field, Owerre Nkwoji, Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State. A release from the organisers indicates that the Crusade will start by 5pm in the evening, with Evangelist Uche Unogu ministering. The release further reveals that the first one thousand people to attend the crusade will get special gifts from the organisers. According to the organisers, There shall be inspirational messages, while miracles are equally expected…
Read MoreYou ‘re wasting Ebonyi taxpayers money on frivolities – PDP chieftain tells Nwifuru
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has berated the All Progressives Congress, (APC) government in the state for spending taxpayers’ money on frivolities. The party expressed dismay that the major areas that need urgent attention have been completely abandoned or treated with levity by the state government. A statement issued on Saturday by the PDP chieftain, Mr Nwoba Chika Nwoba, said the government of Ebonyi State under Governor Francis Nwifuru has been spending billions on frivolous projects, the most recent being the hosting of the wife of the…
Read MoreKanu: There’s No Trial- Ugochinyere
In a video shared on Symfoni TV, Imo Ikenga Ugochinyere, a federal lawmaker and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), addressed the controversial detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Despite multiple court orders for Kanu’s release, he remains in custody, raising questions about the fairness of the legal process. Ugochinyere criticized the situation, attributing Kanu’s prolonged detention to ethnic bias against the Igbo people. He also highlighted the case of an Igbo traditional ruler imprisoned in Lagos for voicing concerns over attacks on…
Read MoreImperative For Improved Security With Christmas Close
The world will celebrate the Christmas season in a couple of weeks away from now. It is period christians the world over commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ in the First Century AD. Obviously, the Christmas period is usually characterised by a sharp rise in crime wave occasioned by increase in movement and other socio-economic activities. One issue that is of serious concern is the despicable attitude of desperation on the part of some people in their quest for money and other material acquisition during Christmas. This stems from the…
Read MoreIfeanyi Uba’s Burial: Okorocha To Tinubu,Release Nnamdi Kanu, Help S/East To Regain Peace.
…Akpabio: Senators’ll attend burial, despite threats. A former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Anayo Ethelbert Okorocha has made a passionate appeal to the Federal Government of Nigeria to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, saying such was the wish of the late Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Senator Okorocha who made the appeal at the Night of Tributes organized in honour of late Anambra-born Senator Ifeanyi Uba in Abuja on Monday, noted that the release of the detained IPOB leader has potentials to return peace to the Southeast zone.…
Read MoreDevelopment Report: Focus on Amankuta EV Projects: NGO Brings Smiles to Amankuta Mbieri People
By Afam Echi The development of any society often hinges on the vision, dedication, and sacrifices of a few selfless individuals or groups who step in to address pressing challenges. In many regions, particularly in rural areas, governments are overwhelmed and unable to meet all developmental needs. In such cases, humanitarian efforts become essential. Amankuta eV, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has consistently risen to this challenge, transforming lives through its impactful projects. Founder and Leadership Amankuta eV was established in 1989 by Emmanuel and Brigitte Onyeali and was initially…
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