A shocking report about how hardship drives some Nigerians to look for food in garbage, appeared on the front cover of the Vanguard Newspaper of Friday, January 17, 2025. To many Nigerians, the said report was almost unbelievable. How can a nation so endowed with human and material resources degenerate to this level? Experts have reportedly described the situation as “a national emergency with devastating consequences.” They have also warned of the dire consequences the situation portends for the health of the citizens especially, children. For sociologists, this kind of…
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2 To 10 Years Without Trial: Over 800 Imo Youths, Wasting In Owerri Prison With No Access To Law Court, Nonsonkwa Alleges.
…Tiger Base IPOs fingered A Popular Imo-based broadcaster, Chinonso Uba (aka Nonsonkwa), has expressed surprise at the number of helpless Imo youths in the Federal Correctional Center (Prisons) in Owerri,the state capital. Mr Uba who recently recounted his experience while in custody at the Federal Correctional Center Owerri, hinted that his detention for “54 days” offered him the opportunity to hear one-on-one, the experience of some inmates in the Correctional Center. Uba who is the President of “Protect The Weak International Foundation”, PROWIF, alleged that “Over one thousand Imo youths…
Read MoreAlaafin Owoade: Reverse appointment in 30 days, kingmakers tell Makinde
Five Oyo town kingmakers and their preferred candidate for the Alaafin stool, Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, on Wednesday, issued Governor Seyi Makinde a 30-day ultimatum to reverse the appointment of Akeem Owoade as the Alaafin or face a fresh legal action. The ultimatum was contained in a letter dated January 14, 2025, written to Makinde by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Sobaloju, on behalf of Gbadegesin. In yet a second letter, also dated January 14, 2025, written by Sobaloju on behalf of the five kingmakers, they warned Makinde to refrain…
Read MoreTHE FINAL DEATH SENTENCE ON THE IMO CHARTER OF EQUITY
By Mike Nwachukwu The Imo Charter of Equity whatever that now means is DEAD & WILL BE LAID TO REST IN THE RUN UP TO THE 2027 IMO STATE OFF-CYCLE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION!!! A lot of my folks from Owerri Zone still imagine that The Imo Charter of Equity will be the vehicle that will drive home the desire of Owerri Zone to produce a successor to His Excellency Dist. Senator Hope Uzodinma. They appeal on the “sentimental” and beckon on the “goodness and morality” of nde Orlu & Okigwe to…
Read MoreNasarawa: If I’m In charge Of All Securities, We’ll Take Bandits Out Within A Month – Lawal.
A viral video that was posted by Channels TV has captured the moment the governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal was speaking about the actions of terrorists in his state and the entire nation. In the video, the Zamfara State governor commended the Nigerian army for its roles in trying to eliminate the terrorists but insisted that a lot of things still need to be done in curbing the menace. Gov Dauda Lawal stated that if he had the complete power over the security agencies in his state, he will take out…
Read MoreTruck Crushes 9 Family Members To Death In Their House
The Benue Command of the Nigerian Police Force says a truck ran into a residential compound in Okete Village, Otukpo Local Government Area, and killed nine members of a family. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Sewuese Anene confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Makurdi. Anene said that the unfortunate incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday. The PPRO said that the command has launched a full investigation into the incident and further information would be made available to newsmen. (NAN)…
Read MoreAnambra Police Raid Brothel, Rescue 10 Sex Workers
The Anambra State Government, through its Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, has shut down a brothel in Amawbia in the Awka South Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the brothel (name withheld) is notorious for harbouring underaged sex workers, drug peddlers, armed robbers and other criminals. During the raid on the hotel by the operatives of the OCHA Brigade, no fewer than 10 sex workers were rescued by the enforcement team, including underaged girls. A press statement on Thursday by the agency’s Managing Director, Celestine Anere,…
Read MoreIdeato Nation Thanka Uzodinma Over Erosion Menace Control Effort.
The people of Ideato nation have come together to express their profound appreciation to Governor Hope Uzodinma for his tireless efforts in tackling the erosion menace in their area. A crucial meeting was held at the Ideato North Secretariat in Urualla on January 14, 2025, where stakeholders from various political parties, community leaders, women groups, religious organizations, and traditional institutions gathered to commend the governor’s intervention. The meeting, convened by Hon. Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, witnessed an unprecedented turnout of stakeholders who expressed gratitude to Governor Uzodinma for his unassuming interest…
Read MoreEsile Sponsored Tournament Holds Grand Finale, As Coach Amuneke Shops Best Players For Heartland .
Grand finale of 2024/2025 Edition of the Onuimo LGA Unity Football Tournament sponsored by Hon. Chief James Uba (fresh air) the member representing Onuimo state constituency at Imo State House of Assembly came up on 7th January 2025 in grandstyle with a lot of ceremonies. The finals which took place at Umuna Central School Field between Okwelle and UmuduruEgbeaguru towns entertained the mammoth spectators including the head coach and technical manager of Heartland FC, Mr. Emmanuel Amuneke, the executive chairman of Onuimo, Dr. Emeka Obi , his deputy, Hon. Kelechi…
Read MoreFootball Veterans: AllStars Obibiezena Lauds Longchris Foundation President-Nwaogu, Board of Trustees For N20M Empowerment.
The AllStars Football Association, Obibiezena, Owerri North LGA,Imo state has thanked Ambassador Emeka Nwaogu, President of the Longchris Foundation and the Board of Trustees for donating N20 million to empower its members. In a statement signed by its president, Hon. Fabian Ayuba, the association described the donation as timely and highly commendable. The association praised Amb. Nwaogu and the Board of Trustees for their commitment to helping people and improving lives. They said the gesture was deeply appreciated and would be remembered for a long time. Speaking about the foundation’s…
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