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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki  In a bold and uncompromising move to combat rising crime and drug abuse in Ohaozara Local Government Area, the Executive Chairman, Ajah Chinonso Consider, has declared a full-scale crackdown on hard drug use, trafficking, and associated criminal activities ravaging the youth and threatening community peace. Addressing residents and stakeholders in a passionate statement, the Chairman thanked the people of Ohaozara—particularly traditional rulers, religious leaders, town unions, and civil society groups—for their continued commitment to peace and development.  However, he warned that the growing menace of drug abuse, especially the use of methamphetamine (commonly known as Mkpuru Mmiri),…

By Okechukwu Ishienyi “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” — John 1:46 This rhetorical question, asked by Nathaniel in the Gospel of John, has transcended its biblical roots to become a metaphor for skepticism, bias, and the dismissal of people or places deemed too small, too obscure, or too insignificant to produce greatness. Nazareth, in its time, was not known for influence or affluence. It was the least expected place for the Messiah to emerge from. Today, this same question haunts us in different guises. It resurfaces whenever society questions the capacity of an individual or community to rise…

Our Reporter, New York  Kenyan-based American Risk Management Consultant, Declan Galvin, has narrated his experience from his recent trip to Nigeria alongside the popular political satirist and host of the Dr. Damages Show, Rudolf Okonkwo.  In an exclusive interview on 90Minutes Africa, the former editor at Sahara Reporters, said that even something as simple as obtaining a SIM card is a hectic process in Nigeria, whereas it is a seamless and straightforward process in other smaller African countries.  “We needed to get SIM cards in Nigeria, and it was a 2-hour ordeal. All of the fingerprinting and the IDs were…

Our Reporter, New York  A political analyst, Darlington Agomuo, has described the legacy of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as very bad.  The lawyer made the assertion during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica on Sunday. The death of the former president, which occurred on Sunday, was received with mixed reactions within the country.  Barrister Agomuo said there is no way that anyone can succeed in rewriting the story of the late, onetime military head of state. He said that as the first chairman of the nation’s oil company, Buhari oversaw the alleged loss of $2.8bn in…

Agency Report President Bola Tinubu, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, and Niger Republic Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine were among thousands of people who attended the funeral rites of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the remains of Buhari were conveyed to Nigeria by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. NAN also reports that the remains were brought aboard a Nigerian Air Force flight -FGT 001, which touched ground at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport,…

Our Reporter, Abuja  Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his family compound in Daura, Katsina State, following Islamic funeral rites. The burial took place at about 5:50 p.m., shortly after a solemn funeral prayer at the Daura Central Mosque. The ceremony drew an outpouring of grief and tributes from across Nigeria and beyond. Among the dignitaries in attendance were President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine of Niger Republic, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, businessman Aliko Dangote, and several serving and former government officials.…

Our Reporter, Abuja  A Nigerian investigative journalist,  Fisayo Soyombo, has taken a swipe at former presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, over his recent comments on the death of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, describing them as a stark reflection of Nigeria’s deeply entrenched elitism and disregard for the average citizen’s life. Adesina, who in a Channels Television interview sought to explain the late President’s preference for foreign hospitals, revealed that Buhari “could have long been dead” if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals for medical treatment. But Soyombo, who took to his X account said that Adesina’s statement underscores the hopelessness faced by…

…Accuses Gov of reneging on campaign promises Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Swedish-based AI entrepreneur and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Pharm. Ikeagwuonwu Chinedu Klinsmann, has raised alarm over the worsening security situation in Anambra State, claiming the state is “under siege by criminals.” In a statement on Monday, Klinsmann accused Governor Chukwuma Soludo of failing to protect lives and property, alleging that insecurity in the state has escalated under the current administration. “One of the most glaring failures of Soludo’s administration is the worsening security situation in Anambra,” he said. Klinsmann recalled that during his campaign, Soludo had promised to rid…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki  Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at reinvigorating the performance of his administration and aligning government activities with the objectives of his People’s Charter of Needs manifesto. The Governor made the announcement on Monday while presiding over the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting at the Government House, Abakaliki. He urged EXCO members to reflect on their service to the people of Ebonyi and recommit themselves to the administration’s developmental vision. Key Changes in Cabinet Among the notable changes are: Jude Chikadibia Okpor, formerly Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, has been…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AE-FUTHA), has established a state-of-the-art In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Centre aimed at addressing fertility challenges among Nigerians. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Governing Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Prof. Robinson Onoh, said the centre has already brought renewed hope to families struggling with infertility. Prof. Onoh explained that on assuming office, he envisioned creating a distinctive edge for AE-FUTHA in reproductive medicine. To achieve this, he assembled a team of highly skilled fertility experts from across…