Emmanuel Macron urged European allies to “wake up” after Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In a speech to the French military yesterday (January 20), the French President called on his neighbouring countries to spend more on defence to reduce their reliance on the United States for security. In his speech at the Army Digital and Cyber Support Command in western France, Mr Macron referred to expected changes in Washington’s foreign policy, especially regarding the war in Ukraine, saying it was an “opportunity for a European strategic wake-up call”.…
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Ogoni Clean Up: Tinubu Meets Fubara, Ogoni Leaders In Aso Rock
FCT, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is having a meeting with Rivers state governor, Sim Fubara, and the leaders of Ogoniland at the Presidential Villa Abuja. The delegation of Ogoni leaders includes Senator Lee Maeba Senators Magnus Abe, Olaka Nwogu, Chief Victor Giadom, Chief Kenneth Kobani, Monsignor Pius Kii, Leedom Mitee, as well as Senators Bennett Birabi Barry Mpigi and Joe Poroma. As reported by Vanguard, the meeting may not be unconnected to the Ogoni clean-up and the resumption of oil exploration in Ogoniland. The Group Chief Executive Officer…
Read MorePope Francis calls Donald Trump’s plans of mass deportation of immigrants ‘a disgrace
Leader of the Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis said Donald Trump’s plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a “disgrace’ Francis’ comments come nearly a decade after calling the incoming U.S. president “not Christian” for wanting to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border. The pope was asked about the Trump administration’s pledges of deportations during an appearance Sunday night on a popular Italian talk show, Che Tempo Che Fa. “If true, this will be a disgrace, because it makes the poor wretches who have nothing pay the…
Read MoreDenial of Igbo Identity by Rivers’ Igbo was British policy – Osuagwu
… …Wrote: They recruited local Hyenas to their cause “The British project of De-igbonisation of Reverein Igbo started in 1949” A renowned scholar, Professor Chidi Osuagwu has traced the origin of the practice of denial of Igbo identity by the Igbo in the riverine areas, to what he described as “British project of De-Igbonisation of Riverein Igbo/plot of war against the Igbo” due their alleged interest “Resources control.” Professor Osuagwu who is seen as one of the best intellectuals of Igbo extraction, noted that “after World War II, the British…
Read MoreTragedy Strikes as Magistrate Slumps, Dies After Pilgrimage Return
A tragedy unfolded in Lagos State when Pastor Magistrate Olasanmi Ogunkanmi, 58, unexpectedly slumped and died on the night following his return from a three-week pilgrimage in Jerusalem, Israel. It was reported that the late Magistrate Ogunkanmi participated in his final pilgrimage with the first group of Lagos pilgrims before his sudden death on January 1, 2025. The deceased, who served at the Ikeja Magistrate Court, was remembered as a “gentle, humble, and amiable fellow” who excelled in his duties throughout his life. “Adegbite was filled with excitement and satisfaction…
Read MoreJournalist Attracts Scholarship, Accommodation For Battered Girl,Sister In Imo.
Activist cum humanitarian journalist, Chidiebube Okeoma, has attracted secondary school scholarships and accommodation for a 12 year-old Amarachi Emmanuel and her elder sibling, Comfort . Okeoma had in October 2023 rescued the minors from their step mother who allegedly battered them for cooking rice without her permission. Their step mother who was then arrested and was remanded in Owerri Correctional Centre (Prisons’) is currently being prosecuted in an Owerri Magistrate court by the office of the Imo Commissioner of Police,CP Aboki DanJuma. At the weekend , Okeoma who is the…
Read MoreImo APC Chairman Endorses Youth League State Conference In APRIL.
The Imo State Chapter of the APC Youth League, led by Dr. Promise M. Okolie, secured a major boost with a successful courtesy visit to the Imo APC State Chairman, Dr. MacDonald Ebere. The strategic meeting, held at the party’s secretariat in Owerri on January 16, . It reinforces the party’s commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots mobilization. Dr. Ebere, while receiving the delegation, praised the APC Youth League’s dedication to fostering the party’s growth and sustainability. He emphasized the crucial role of youth participation in politics, acknowledging the group’s…
Read MoreInternet Fraud:Court Jails 6 Culprits
Justices Haleema Saleeman and Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin have convicted and sentenced six individuals for fraud. They were prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on multiple charges related to the retention of proceeds from criminal activities, cheating, impersonation, and internet fraud. Oluwaseyi (a 25-year-old car dealer), Olaoluwa, Ilesanmi, and Lamidi appeared before Justice Saleeman, while Moses and Olabisi were prosecuted before Justice Abdulgafar. The charge against Oluwaseyi states: “That you, Akingbehin Temitope Oluwaseyi, sometime between 2021…
Read MoreNwachukwu-Chairman, Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA , Screens,Swears In Supervisory Councilors, Sec Log, Special Adviser.
By Nkechi Ojukwu As stipulated by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with regards to LGA Legislative matter and subordinates to carry out the helm of affairs surrounding it for effective offering of dividends of democracy, the Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Hon. Chinedum Ambrose Nwachukwu has screened Supervisory councilors, Secretary to LGA ( Sec log), Special Adviser and has officially sworn them in, respectively. The screening and swearing in exercise of the Supervisory Councilors,SEC LOG and Special Adviser, exercise which took place at the LGA Headquarters…
Read MoreTerrorism Trial: Alleged Misconduct, Nnamdi Kanu Petitions Nigerian CJ-Kekere Against Nyako, Demands Disciplinary Action
Nyako is being accused of judicial misconduct in the handling of Kanu’s case: No. FHC/ABJ/CR//383/2015 – Mazi Nnamdi Kanu v. Federal Republic of Nigeria. The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Council, (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, against Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Nyako is being accused of judicial misconduct in the handling of Kanu’s case: No. FHC/ABJ/CR//383/2015 – Mazi Nnamdi Kanu v. Federal Republic of Nigeria. The IPOB leader…
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