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Our Reporter, Abuja Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has cautioned the public against falling victim to fraudulent advertisements using his image and likeness without authorisation. In a statement on Saturday, Obi expressed concern over the increasing use of AI-generated images of him by individuals and organisations to promote various products online. He described the practice as unauthorised and fraudulent. “Ordinarily, I would gladly support any genuine endeavour by Nigerians that contributes positively to our nation and to the people involved, but not without authorisation,” Obi said. The former Anambra State governor explained that while some of the…
The Aba Independent Power Project, developed by Geometric Power—Nigeria’s only integrated electric power company—has been described as world-class by the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills. Ambassador Mills gave this assessment on Friday after leading a team of senior American embassy officials on a tour of the company’s facilities in the Osisioma Industrial Layout, Aba, Abia State’s commercial hub. “This is world-class, reflecting the kind of innovation and commitment needed to address Nigeria’s energy challenges,” Mills said. The delegation inspected several facilities, including turbines supplied by General Electric, the world’s oldest and largest electricity equipment manufacturer based in the…
Our Reporter, Abuja In a ruling that escalates the long-running terrorism trial of Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed his no-case plea, compelling him to mount a defense against charges of treasonable felony and terrorism. The decision, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, came alongside a directive for the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to assemble an independent panel within eight days to evaluate Kanu’s deteriorating health status, addressing mounting concerns over his ability to stand trial. Kanu, has been held by the Department of State Services (DSS)…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has been conferred with Honorary Citizenship of the State of Georgia, United States, in recognition of his contributions to leadership and governance. Obi announced the honour on Friday, September 25, after participating in a series of events marking the Black Congressional Week in Washington, DC, with a special focus on Georgia State engagements. The former Anambra State governor revealed that his day began with the Congressional Black Caucus Week Reception at the U.S. Senate Kennedy Caucus Room. The event, hosted by U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Abakaliki Division of the Federal High Court has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of legal practitioner, Sampson Imeze Ekigbo, awarding him ₦22 million in damages and costs against the Nigerian Correctional Service and four other respondents. The judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Hillary Oshomah in suit number FHC/AI/FHR/11/2025, arose from a fundamental rights enforcement action filed by Ekigbo on January 30, 2025. Background Ekigbo was brutally assaulted on November 26, 2024, at Harriz Filling Station, Abakaliki, by two officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service, identified as Mr. Ifeanyi Nwovu and Mr. Ogwuma Chidi. The…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A former Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council, Benjamin Nworie, has begun consultations over his intention to contest the chairmanship position of Ishielu Local Government Area in the forthcoming council election. Nworie, a veteran journalist and newspaper publisher, said his aspiration was driven by the long-standing marginalisation of the old Ezzagu zone in the council’s leadership. Speaking after meeting with some stakeholders and groups, he stressed that, in the spirit of fairness, equity, and justice, the chairmanship should return to the zone, which has not produced the council chairman in over…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has been ordered to, within eight days, constitute a team of medical experts to ascertain the health condition of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, who gave the order on Friday, held that the report from the medical experts should be submitted to the court within eight days. The court held that the report would assist it in deciding on an application filed by Kanu, who is facing a seven-count terrorism charge, to be transferred to the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has paid glowing tributes to the founding fathers of Enugu State for their foresight, courage, and dedication. He noted that the journey of Enugu was not without challenges — from its early days as Nigeria’s coal city to becoming the administrative hub of the old Eastern Region, and today, an emerging destination for investment and innovation. Mbah made the remarks on Thursday at the 34th anniversary celebration of the creation of Enugu State, organised by the Enugu State Development Association (ESDA) at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Rural…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has said that the South-East governors did not at any time, abandon the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, but making serious efforts to secure his release. This is as the Governor also said that South-East governors have been holding meetings under their Governors’ Forum where issues of regional interests are being discussed. Otti who spoke during this month’s media parley Thursday night in Umuahia, said the governors have been engaging the relevant federal authorities on the release of Kanu. The Governor who, however, said the engagements were bearing desirable fruits…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Hon. Engr. Jude Chinedu Asogwa, has criticised the activities of “social media journalists,” accusing them of spreading fake and defamatory stories against political figures and other individuals. He stressed that such practices should be discouraged. According to him, the actions of this unprofessional group undermine the ethics of journalism and attempt to diminish the relevance of trained professionals in the field. Hon. Asogwa, who made the remarks while receiving members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nsukka Chapel, on a courtesy visit, said the activities of…