The court of appeal in Abuja has ordered a fresh hearing of the Kano state emirship tussle involving Aminu Bayero and Lamido Sanusi. In a judgment delivered on Friday, a three-member panel of justices led by Mohammed Mustapha, faulted the verdict of the Kano state high court. The high court had stopped Bayero and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves as emirs. The appellate court held that in the ruling delivered by Amina Adamu Aliyu, trial judge, on July 15, Bayero was denied…
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Putin humiliated ,Bave Ukrainian Volunteers Shoot Down His Drones With Old Weapons.
Ukraine is utilising impressive drone hunters to neutralise kamikaze attacks from Russia despite some of the equipment used being nearly 80 years old. Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that his country suffered 10 times the number of kamikaze drone attacks in autumn 2024 than in autumn 2023. The daily record was broken in November when Russia launched a staggering 188 drones across the border. Russia has been stockpiling unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) since Vladimir Putin turned to Iran for supplies in the wake of stringent sanctions imposed by the West. The Shahed-136s…
Read MoreJapa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in the everyday lives of Nigerians, highlight the influence of Pidgin English, street slang, and cultural expressions that are increasingly gaining global recognition. Notably, some of the words, such as “japa” and “jand,” appear as both nouns and verbs in the dictionary. Pronunciation guides have also been provided to assist non-Nigerians in…
Read MoreIgbo ministers Tells South East Governors To Forget 2nd term If Nnamdi Kanu Remains In Detention Till 2027
South East Governors have been told not to bother asking for a renewal of mandate in 2027 if the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, did not regain his freedom before the next general election. Concerned Igbo Ministers who issued the threat in an open letter to the Governors accused them of not doing enough to secure Kanu’s release despite making it a campaign issue. The Ministers also expressed disappointment that Igbo leaders could not raise Kanu’s matter before President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, during…
Read MoreCatholic Priest Resigns, Embraces Traditional Religion
In an unusual turn of events, Dr Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a Catholic priest with 17 years of service, has renounced his faith to embrace African traditional religion. Obiagbaosogu, who teaches African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, has long been captivated by traditional African spirituality and the art of rainmaking. After defending his PhD dissertation titled “Rainmaking and Control in Igbo African Medicine” on Wednesday, he expressed his belief that Africa holds vast resources and values that have been undermined by colonial powers. According to a report…
Read MoreAPC afraid of Peter Obi’s rising influence ahead of 2027” – Labour Party stakeholders
A coalition under the banner of the Alliance for all Labour Party Stakeholders and Professionals has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of resorting to desperate tactics to discredit Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and deter him from contesting in the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by its convener, Dr Blessing Elaigwu, the coalition condemned the recent verbal attacks on Obi, particularly by APC National Spokesperson, Mr Felix Morka, during a televised interview. According to Elaigwu, Morka’s refusal to apologize for his remarks, despite multiple…
Read MoreSAVIOLA FELICITATES UKEMEZIE ON CHIEFTAINCY TITLE.
AN IMO RADIO BROADCASTER, AMBASSADOR SAVIOLA GODWIN OF OZISA 96.1 FM OWERRI CONGRATULATES HON. CHIEF OSCAR CHIMA UKEMEZIE (JP), FOLLOWING HIS CONFFEREMENT OF CHIEFTAINCY TITLE OF ‘OCHIAGHA 1 OF AGWA’ IN OGUTA LGA OF IMO STATE BY HRH.EZE, H.C. Azubuike, OHANYERE 1 OF UBAH AGWA. AMBASSADOR GODWYN, DESCRIBED UKEMEZIE AS AN ASTUTE ENTREPRENEUR WHO HAS TOUCHED MANY LIVES THROUGH HIS PHILANTHROPIC GESTURES TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED. HE MAINTAINED THAT THE RECOGNITION REFLECTS HIS NUMEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIS COMMUNITY. “I’M ELIGHTED TO EXTEND MY WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU…
Read MoreORISAKWE ROYAL FAMILY AFFIRMS THE LEADERSHIP OF PRINCE PATRICK CHIBUZO ORISAKWE
This is to inform the general public that the Orisakwe Royal Family of Umueke village, Owerre Nkwoji Community in Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State, held their Annual General Meeting,AGM on the 5th day of January, 2025. In the meeting, the Chairman of the Royal dynasty,Prince Patrick Chibuzo Orisakwe was unanimously given a vote of confidence with his executives to continue with their good work. The leadership of the Royal family as constituted is as follows: (1) Prince Patrick Chibuzo, Chairman (2) Prince (Barr.) Robinson Orisakwe ,Vice Chairman (3)…
Read MoreA Season of Generosity: Akarachi Splashes Christmas Gift on His Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency
As the year 2024 draws to a close, the people of Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency have every reason to celebrate, thanks to the remarkable generosity of their House of Representatives member, Hon. Engr. Akarachi Amadi. In a heartwarming display of compassion and commitment, Hon. Akarachi marked the festive season by distributing essential food items to thousands of constituents, touching lives across all levels of society. The Christmas largesse, which took place on December 31st at Eziama in Ikeduru LGA, was a well-organized event that reached community leaders, political stakeholders, and everyday…
Read MoreAjumbe Heads Amaimo Development Committee In Imo.
Professor Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe has been unanimously appointed to head the newly created Amaimo Development Committee. The committee was established on December 30, 2024 by the Amaimo Clan made up of the four autonomous communities created from the old Amaimo clan to handle the development of the clan. Speaking at the inauguration of the committee at Amaimo, Prof. Ajumbe assured the community that he will do his best with his committee to see that the four autonomous communities that made up the clan have rapid developments. Prof. Ajumbe called on…
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