Category: FEATURES

Kelvin Oniarah Ezigbe and his gang members during one of their outings in Kokori town, Ethiope east LGA of Delta state Kelvin Oniarah Ezigbe, a convicted kidnapper who abducted Mike Ozekhome, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in 2013, has had his jail term reduced under the presidential pardon announced by President Bola Tinubu. Ezigbe was among the 175 persons who recently received a presidential pardon and other forms of clemency following the approval of the national council of state. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy,…

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Cameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma declared victory late on Monday in the country’s October 12 presidential election, urging President Paul Biya to accept defeat and “honour the truth of the ballot box”. “Our victory is clear. It must be respected,” Tchiroma said in a speech on his Facebook page from his hometown of Garoua in the north of the Central African state. “The people have chosen. And this choice must be respected.” Tchiroma, 76, a former government spokesperson and employment minister, broke ranks with Biya earlier this year and mounted…

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In a recent statement via his official X account, Chidi Odinkalu, a respected law professor and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, has reacted to a recent incident involving Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi. ‎The drama unfolded during a live TV interview on Arise News, where broadcaster Rufai Oseni questioned Umahi’s claim of being a professor. ‎During the interview, Umahi referred to himself as a “professor in engineering.” Rufai quickly asked, “Since when?” In response, Umahi shifted his words and said, “I mean in practice.” ‎The exchange…

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The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has taken the former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to the cleaners, describing him as politically unsophisticated and ‘kindergarten’ not comparable to Labour Party (LP) 2023 Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. OYC’s reaction came in the wake of the recent claim by Kalu on Channels TV, that he was the most important politician from the South-East zone – far more important than Obi. In a statement issued on Sunday, OYC National President, Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka, questioned Orji Uzor Kalu’s decision to appear…

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We are 32 years in our marriage today, 9th October,1993, join us to thank our lovely God for his faithfulness and graciousness Upon my family, marriage that produced seven graduates and three grandchildren, glory be to God

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His remarks ignited a wave of support for Oseni, with users across social platforms commending the journalist’s unyielding approach in the face of political pressure. The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, touted as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious infrastructure initiatives, has been shrouded in controversy. Questions surrounding the total cost, procurement process, and economic impact of the project have been raised by civil society actors and independent analysts. However, critics argue that federal officials, including Minister Umahi, have been evasive in providing detailed answers to public inquiries. During the interview in question,…

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…As OYA President urges govt to equip security agencies  …Moans: Orlu Zone ,worst hit in insecurity in Imo The National President of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly, OYA, Prince Izunna Obiefule, has urged government to adequately equip security agencies to enable them combat crime and insecurity to standstill to restore security, sanity, peace and comfort in Imo State, particularly in Orlu Senatorial Zone. OYA National President said adequate fighting equipment, gadgets and operational vehicles will strengthen security agencies to be proactive in fighting criminals who also use sophisticated arms and ammunition to…

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The people of Mbaishii communities in Ngor Okpala rose up in anger last Wednesday to peacefully protest what they allege illegal acquisition of their ancestral land by Zion Prayer Ministry. Parading an empty casket within the Nkwoala market axis during the peaceful protest, both youths, men and women of the affected communities comprising Amala, Ikem, Alatia, Ntu, Eziama and Oburu came out in their numbers expressing their displeasure over the alleged land grabbing saga. According to the aggrieved protesters, “the leadership of Zion Prayer Ministry led by Evangelist Ebuka Obi…

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There was joy and jubilation among primary school pupils and secondary school students in Owerre Nkwoji Community in Nkwerre LGA ,Imo state as a non-governmental organisation, The Nnodim Education Foundation donated free quality school bags, exercise books, pens and pencils to over 200 students. The Catholic priest of St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Owerre Nkwoji, Rev.Fr. Jude Thaddeus Erigha commended the donor and Founder of The Nnodim Education Foundation, Mrs Loretta Nwafor, for establishing the NGO in memory of her late father, Mr Emmanuel Nnodim Alaoma who he said was a…

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…Principal: We’re relieved to an extent  By Williams Odunze  As an act of giving back to Alma Mater, the Old Students Of Orodo Secondary Technical School, Mbaitoli LGA in Imo State, have renovated one of the Classroom Blocks, aimed at enhancing conducive learning environment for the students. The philanthropic gesture was exhibited by 1985 set of the students of the school who promised to do more for the School inorder to retain its old glory. In a speech presented by the chairman, Board Of Trustees, BOT, of the set, Chief…

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