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Shehu Sani, the former Senator who represented the Kaduna Central district in the 8th Assembly, has cautioned the Federal Government to allow Nigerians enjoy peaceful protests as the present administration came into power on the back of such protests, Sani was reacting to the clampdown and arrest of some #OccupyLekki protesters by the police on Saturday as they gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate to protest the reopening of the plaza while the shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers on October 20, 2020, is yet to be resolved. The Minister…

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Prince Eze Ochiwar Ugochukwu, a former Director General of Jones Onyereri Campaign Organisation has been  appointed Senior Special Assistant to the lmo State governor , His Excellency Sen. Hope Uzodinma, on Public Enlightenment . Prince Eze Ugochukwu, who hails  from Ukwuinyi village in Nkwerre Ancient Kingdom, is of a royal blood. A London based trained prolific writer; is  sound , cerebral , articulate and proactive . A political master strategist and planner whose inputs during the 2018 |2019 High powered campaign activities of TeamJones  across  the length and breadth of …

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Indications emerged over the weekend that the Public Complaints Commission investigative panel into the viral sex video simulation allegedly involving the Federal Commissioner in-charge of Imo State, Barr. Willie Amadi, presented its report in Abuja Tuesday and exonerated him. A release from the Federal Commissioner Public Complaints Commission, Imo State, Barr. Amadi hinted that ‘the commission’s panel set up to investigate the alleged viral sex video simulation allegedly involving him, presented its report to the 1st Plenary Session on Tuesday last week in Abuja. According to the release, Barr. Amadi…

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The traditional ruler of Umuekwune Community in Ngor -Okppala Local Government Area,His Royal Highness ,Eze George Nwosu ,Eze Oha 1 of Egbelu Umuekwune has applauded the lmo State Government over her efforts geared towards recovering, resusicitating and reinvigorating lmo Rubber Estates Limited The Monarch who made this remark last Saturday at his palace during a courtesy visit by the management of lmo Rubber Estates Limited   ably led by the Chairman of the Management Committee ,Chief Charles Udemba, appreciated the lmo State Governor,His Excellency,Senator Hope Uzodimma for his passion and zest…

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There is anger in Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, as a caretaker whose name had not been ascertained allegedly killed a year one student of the institution, Anthony Chinweotito. The incident which reportedly happened at Ezinwanne lodge at the school back gate has generated tension in the area. The students out of anger went on rampage to destroy windows and doors of the hostel. Our Correspondent gathered that the caretaker who is now on the run had engaged in a heated argument with undergraduates who were occupants of the loged over…

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Panic striken citizens of Imo State have expressed shock over the broad day light murder of an Owerri based lawyer,Barr Ndionyenma Nwankwo in Owerri ,the state capital , yesterday,Sunday by suspected assassins. Nwankwo, a core legal practitioner was founded dead in his office located at #43 School Road in Owerri, with deep machete cuts. Surprisingly, his driver has reportedly fled in his car and mobile Telephones. It was gathered that the deceased has had 36 post call to the Nigerian Bar experience. The NBA Owerri branch secretary , Chinedu Agu,…

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Last Monday, Feb.8th 2021, the entire management-staff of “The Defender Newspaper” Owerri, witnessed what they described as ugly heights of insecurity when some unknown persons alleged to be criminals smuggled into the office of the News Industry at Egbeada Area of Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State,and carted away two (2) brand new laptops (computers), some electronics gadgets and the medium’s internet supply machines worth of millions. Speaking with Defender Editor, Hon.Deacon Dan Opara, aka Danjay, to ascertain the real truth, he said, ” We are very surprise at the missing property…

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A non-denominational outreach, Kingdom Army prayer outreach is holding a three days crusade with the theme “I am willing, be clean” to be hosted by Evangelist Kelechi Nlemadim. The crusade which is starting from 11th to 13th of February will be featuring great men of God and also guest artistes like Evangelist Chinyere Eneh, Evangelist Well Well Ugobueze, United Sibling and Praise Oseaubulu. The event which will take place at open field behind Umuogha hall in Umukehi, Orji, will also feature ministers of God like Pastor Stanley Ejiogu, Pastor Stephen…

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved three-month tenure extension for the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, who revealed this to state house correspondents on Thursday said the decision was to ensure proper selection and replacement thereafter.

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Contrary to speculations that he is a stooge of Northern oligarchy,the newly elected President -General of Ohanaeze ndigbo,Amb.Prof. George Obiozor has assured Igbos of regaining their pride of place in Nigeria. In a statement made available to newsmen,the leader of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation,said that they are determined to ensure the restoration of a united,peaceful and prosperous igbo-nation that ought to have it’s pride of place in Nigeria,stressing that they must achieve it,witness it and get there someday. He urged ndi-igbo to eschew violence and actions capable of undermining…

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