It is with profound heart that I, Hon. Uzoma C. Njoku (former Chairmanship Aspirant, Ngor-Okpala Council), on behalf of my family, congratulate my indefatigable boss, father figure, a legal luminary and political compatriot, Chief Barr. Enyinna V. Onuegbu KSC, on his meritorious appointment as a Commissioner of Imo State. Dear boss, you have tirelessly served our people in politics and governance, hence, your ascension to this pivotal role is not merely a testament to your exceptional acumen and sagacity but also an affirmation of the confidence reposed in you by…
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Tackling Menace Of Ritual Killings and “Yahoo Boys” Syndrome .
The rate of ritual killings especially, by so-called “Yahoo boys” appears to be assuming a new but worrisome dimension. Emerging trends seem to indicate that the internet fraudsters (also known as Yahoo boys) have now moved to other levels of crime other than the usual swindling of people using online platforms. A recent video that went viral showed how a youngman was set ablaze for allegedly beheading a child in Delta State. Reports of criminal activities of the so-called “Yahoo boys” abound. This same category of youths were believed to…
Read MoreUdeh Feliciates Okafor On His Imo Commissioner Appointment
Gracias Dear Governor, Messiah of Imo State It is with immense elation that I, Hon. Samuel Udeh, FCAI, JP (Ezeumuokorobia) Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Imo State, on behalf of my family and the entire Members of the Union, extend deep heart congratulations to Hon. Kenneth Okafor, on his meritorious appointment as Commissioner. As a loyal and devoted former Special Adviser to Governor Hope on Transport, Sir, your appointment is indeed well deserved. It is a commendable appointment that serves as a testament to your unwavering dedication,…
Read MoreAny govt that withholds pensions, gratuities is wicked – Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, has said that it is an act of wickedness to withhold the pensions and gratuities of senior citizens during their vulnerable years. Obi lamented that greed and an insatiable desperation for material acquisition among political leaders have made life a living hell for others by denying them the fruits of their labor. The former Anambra State Governor stated this after what he described as “a chilling encounter with an elderly woman” during his official visit to the Shanahan College…
Read MoreBiafra: IPOB Alleges Plot To Exterminate Ndigbo
…Tackles FG, Sheikh Gumi over call to arm Igbo youths. …As BIM/MASSOB Call on Trump to Recognise Biafra as Sovereign state The Directorate of State, DOS of the Indigenous People of Biafra ,IPOB has frowned at a statement by prominent Muslim cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi who is directly instigating efforts to create chaos and destabilize the South-Eastern region of Nigeria. According to the statement, “Sheikh Gumi, on Tuesday, January 28, proposed that the government should arm Igbo youths to combat IPOB members”. IPOB claims that this statement is part of…
Read MorePopular Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper Dies In USA
A former goalkeeper and Akwa United Football Club assistant coach, Moses Effiong , is dead after prolonged ailments in the United States of America. Effiong’s death came barely three months after celebrating his 65th birthday with hopes of surviving the ailment that prompted his transfer abroad for medical care. The demise of the former national team goalkeeper was announced on Sunday by the Chairman of the club, Paul Bassey, through a statement released by the club’s Media Director, Mfon Patrick. Bassey described the late Effiong Moses as a complete gentleman,…
Read MoreSAMUEL ANYANWU: I HAVE BEEN VINDICATED BY PDP’S BOT AND RAY NNAJI.
By: Sam Onwuemeodo. I crave your indulgence to take-off this way. And l wish you oblige me. Bear with me. Remain abundantly blessed. Those who were with me at Mbaise Secretary School, MSS, in the 80s, would know or could recall that l had had the practice of writing articles and pasting on the wall for other students to read. I had no editor. It was somewhat “cut and nail” or ” cut and paste”. But it was interesting. Even as the Senior Prefect of the School, l didn’t relent…
Read MoreNigeria’s flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi’s family gets FG N30m donation
The Federal Government has donated N30 million to the family of renowned National Flag designer, late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, two years after his demise. The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, accompanied by the Oyo State Director of the agency, Olukemi Afolayan, made the official presentation of the cheque on behalf of the Federal Government at the Elebu in Ibadan residence of the late National hero on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that the late Akinkunmi died on August 29, 2023, at the age of 87. On September…
Read MoreJAMB BARS ADMISSIONS INTO LAW PROGRAMMES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will not process admissions for the Law programme in certain universities where the Council of Legal Education (CLE) has placed a suspension. In a statement issued on Wednesday, JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that the affected institutions will be unable to admit students for the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in the 2025/2026 academic session. He further stated that the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, will remain under the suspension for an extended period, covering both…
Read More2027: Prepare for battle, Tinubu won’t hand over power easily — Amaechi
Barrister Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, has urged the younger generation in Nigeria to brace up as President Bola Tinubu would not cede power to them without a fierce struggle. He made the call while speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development in Abuja. Mr. Amaechi stressed the competitive nature of Nigerian politics. He pinpointed the extreme measures politicians often take to secure electoral victories, urging Nigerians to remain politically vigilant. He noted that power…
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