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Leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, haa alleged that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, was insisting on presiding over his trial due to corruption cases involving her husband and son. Kanu made the claims on Monday while appearing in court for the continuation of his trial. In a viral video on social media, Kanu is heard accusing the judge of using her position for personal gain. “Justice Binta Nyako is using her position for personal gain. Her son and her husband…

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The leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has warned against appealing for his release, stating that he did not commit any crime. Kanu’s Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor , disclosed this on Saturday, in a statement. According to him, Kanu’s warning followed appeals made by some South East leaders for his release. Naijaonpoint reported that Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu and other South East legislators called on President Bola Tinubu to release the IPOB leader. Ejimakor, in the statement published on his social media…

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Ogbako Ngor Okpala Youths, the apex youth sociocultural body in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, Imo State, have sent warm congratulatory message,to indigenes of area recently appointed into different offices by Gov Hope Uzodinma. In the message signed by their leaders, Engr Henry Uzoma President, Obike Court Area, Hon Chinedu Opara, Secretary, Onyeaghalanwanneya Court Area, Hon Ekene Akuta Igba Court Area,Mr Celestine Nzekuba Okwe Court Area and Engr David Iroegbu Mbaishii Court, the youths noted that the appointments given to their sons was testament to their leadership capacities and qualities.…

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… “Opposition is dead here”   Former Secretary to the Government,SSG of Imo State,  Chief Chris Okewulonu has said that his Avutu Ward in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State is now dominated by the  All Progressive Congress ,APC members  with  opposition parties dead in the political ward. Chief Okewulonu stated this last Friday, February  7, at his country home in Avutu during an expanded meeting of All Progressive Congress,APC members in Avutu ward, Obowo LGA of Imo State. A release by his media aide,Gift Nwokoro revealed  that he…

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Security operatives have arrested a group of local vigilantes in Ukwulu, a town in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, for alleged kidnapping. The Point gathered that the alleged criminal activities of the vigilante group were uncovered through a tip given by a whistleblower. The hideout of the vigilante group in Ukwulu town was raided by Agunechemba outfit recently and a member of the group was banned while others escaped. The suspect identified as Chinedu, a member of vigilante group in Ukwulu community, confessed in a video shared by…

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By Williams Odunze    Former Director General, Imo Broadcasting Corporation,IBC, Late  Esther Obong-Egbuna (aka Sister E), Colman Nwanne, Ethelbert Nwachukwu are among other former staff of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation, who are to be honoured by the corporation  in recognition of their immense contributions to the establishment during and after their active service. Speaking on the forthcoming event, the Director General of the corporation, Ms Ify Onyegbule, while chatting with Journalists in her office ,weekend , said that the event is the first of its kind in the history of…

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…. Delivering quality, durable roads critical to my administration, Governor insists Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State was, Thursday, joined by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress ( APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje and other key officials of the Party to formally commission the newly rebuilt 18 kilometres Mgbidi/Oguta dualised road, as well the 3.4 kilometres DSS interchange road in Owerri. Both roads are critical to socio-economic activities in Imo State, given their direct link to the Owerri/Onitsha expressway and other towns and communities within the State. During the…

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recovered over N20 billion in pension deductions from the salaries of ghost workers in 2024. The chairman of ICPC, Musa Aliyu, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at a breakfast meeting with some members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. Mr Aliyu said that the commission also arrested some people who specialised in inserting the names of their cronies into the federal government payroll. According to him, while deductions for workers’ pensions are remitted to Pension Fund Administrators,…

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release the embattled leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. The IPOB leader has been in detention since he was repatriated to Nigeria from Kenya in June 2021 under controversial circumstances. He is being prosecuted for alleged terrorism by the Nigerian government at a Federal High Court in Abuja. Kalu made the appeal on Wednesday while briefing journalists after the inaugural meeting of the House of Representatives committee…

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The efforts to promote education in the State got a boost last week when a non-governmental organization (NGO), the Uche Samankwe Foundation, made a donation of educational materials to three schools in Owerri Zone. This was part of its program to mark the annual International Day for Education. The schools which benefitted from their good heart include government and private schools. They are the Community Primary School, Uru/Umuanu, Isi OgwaMbaitoli LGA. Others are Christine Science Primary and Secondary School, World Bank, Owerri West LGA, and Semac International School, Ihiagwa, Owerri…

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