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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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Two siblings identified as Ifezue Chiamaka and Ifezue Emeka were, today, arraigned at Enugu State Magistrate Court for the murder of Make Up artist, Ijeoma Nweke. According to the reports gathered, Chiamaka conspired with her brother to kill Ijeoma for allegedly ‘having an affair with her boyfriend’. It was revealed that Chiamaka lured Ijeoma by inviting her for a make up job. Before she was forced to drink a poisoned substance. On getting there and suspecting foul play, Ijeoma quickly sent an SOS message to a friend, before being forced…

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A Political Chieftain Of the All Progressives Congress ,APC in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area,Imo state ,Hon Vitalis Onuoha has urged the people and the entire South-East to avail themselves the opportunity of participating actively on the ongoing APC membership registration in the country. Hon Onuoha made the call while addressing Journalists shortly after the flag off of the APC South East membership registration by the state Governor , Senator Hope Uzodinma in Owerri. The Aboh Mbaise-born Politican also called on Imo people and true lovers of democracy with particular…

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President Muhammadu Buhari has finally sacked the country’s military Service Chiefs, and also approved their retirement from service. Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. President Buhari thanked the outgoing Service Chiefs for what he calls their “overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to our dear country,” and wished them well in their future endeavours. In their place…

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Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, says President Muhammadu Buhari is Nigeria’s highest risk factor at the moment and that his leadership style is quite detestable. Ezekwesili who attempted to contest for the 2019 presidential election before dropping out, took to her Twitter handle on Monday to post about Buhari’s leadership style, saying the President is not only ‘chauvinistic’ but ‘clannish’ and has ‘deepened the gullies of disagreement and disaffection among people, ethnicities, regions, religions and classes.” In a series of tweets, Ezekwesili also criticized the National Assembly, describing the…

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