The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered the investigation and arrest of a yet-to-be identified policeman caught on camera extorting money from commercial bus drivers. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on X.com on Sunday. In the 15-second video which was posted by an X user, Somto Okonkwo @General_Somto, the policeman was seen collecting money from commercial bus drivers plying the road. But reacting to the tweet, Mr Okoye assured that he would personally identify these officers and share their…
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IPOB: Ejimakor Laments As DSS Isolates Kanu From Visitors
Nnamdi Kanu’s Special Counsel, Barr Aloy Ejimakor, Monday, said the Department of State Services has isolated his client from his visitors. Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, is being tried over alleged terrorism. He has been detained at the custody of the DSS since 2021 after being renditioned from Kenya to Nigeria. Ejimakor’s claim is contained in a statement he sent to THE WHISTLER. He wrote, “Today, 14th October 2024, in violation of subsisting orders of court, the State Security Services (DSS or SSS) blocked the legal team…
Read MoreOratory Contest: Imo Students Push To End Female Genital Mutilation
The Young Men’s Network Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, in partnership with YouthHubAfrica and with support from UNFPA Nigeria under the UNICEF-UNFPA Joint Programme to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, has motivated students from eight schools in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Imo State through the End FGM Oratory Contest held at Comprehensive Secondary School, Amakohia, Owerri, Imo State. The contest featured participants from eight secondary schools, who showcased their oratory skills, composure, argument coordination, and fluency in discussing and advocating against the pressing issue of FGM.…
Read MoreCAF delists Nigeria, Libya AFCON qualifier amidst controversy
The Confederation of African Football has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The game was earlier scheduled to take place in Libya by 8 pm after the first leg took place in Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles beat the Mediterranean Knights by a lone goal in the dying minute of the game. However, the return leg has been greeted with controversy after the Super Eagles…
Read MoreShepherd, Celestial Church of Christ Owerri Central Parish , Recounts 8 Yrs Of God’s Faithfulness In Imo
…As Parish holds 2024 Adult harvest, thanksgiving. By Onyinyechi Nwankwo It was a galore of jubilation for the Shepherd in-Charge and worshippers of Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Owerri Central Parish, Emmanuel Cathedral, Nekede, Owerr, as they celebrated God’s goodness in their lives and the Parish through their 2024 Adult Harvest and Thanksgiving service. The memorable event took place last Sunday,October 13, at the newly erected Church Building of Emmanuel Cathedral (Rescue Centre) at No 12 Old Road, Nekede , Umuezerokam Village, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State.…
Read MoreFuel Crisis Disaster! NNPP Tells Tinubu: ‘Only Jonathan Can Save You Now
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reach out to former President Goodluck Jonathan for assistance in addressing the country’s ongoing economic crisis. Recent reports from Naija News indicate that public outrage has erupted following significant increases in fuel prices. The NNPC’s retail stations have raised petrol prices dramatically, from ₦897 to ₦1,030 per litre in Abuja, and from ₦868 to ₦998 per litre in Lagos. Other regions have experienced similar hikes. During an interview with Punch, NNPP National Secretary Dipo Olaoyoku expressed skepticism regarding…
Read MoreAlvan Ikoku University Staff Appraisal, Inline With NUC Guidelines
Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri has addressed recent media reports on staff appraisal and placement, reassuring that procedures followed established National Universities Commission (NUC) guidelines and directives from the University’s Governing Council. The University’s management, led by Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Stella Ngozi Lemchi, clarified that appraisal and placement guidelines for teaching and non-teaching staff were developed to ensure fairness and transparency. A recent publication had raised concerns about staff placement, but the University confirmed that the issues were resolved amicably after constructive dialogue with the affected staff. “The…
Read MoreNeed For Streetlights In Many Parts Of Owerri City
Streetlights are hallmarks of any modern city. They do not only enhance the security of the city, but also help to create nightlife in a city. Numbers of streets in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State, do not have streetlights, although this situation may not have begun with the present administration in Imo. The absence of streetlights render streets and roads not only very dark in the night, but also, as operational ground for hoodlums who leverage the prevailing darkness to rob innocent citizens of their valuables, even harm…
Read MoreHURIWA To DHQ, Stop Double Standard, Treat Dokubo As Nnamdi Kanu
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has dismissed the position of the military hierarchy as offensive double standards after the Defence Headquarters stated that it chose not to go after former Niger Delta militant warlord, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, to avoid being accused of acting “undemocratically.” HURIWA criticized the military’s double standard, stating it “stinks and diminishes the status of the armed forces of Nigeria.” “It is such a pathetic sight to behold the Defence Headquarters talking back on Asari-Dokubo instead of enforcing the law by investigating, arresting, and prosecuting…
Read MoreChief Judge Rejects Justice Nyako’s Recusal in Nnamdi Kanu’s Case, Returns Case File
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has rejected the recusal of Justice Binta Nyako from the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice Nyako had recently stepped down from the case following Kanu’s demand, in which he expressed a lack of confidence in her ability to handle the trial impartially. Justice Tsoho’s decision, announced on Friday, emphasized that Justice Nyako was the most suitable to conclude the case, which has lingered since Kanu’s first arrest in October 2015.…
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