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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Public Accountability Advocate, and former Minister for Education, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, has flatly denied allegations that she was induced to support the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in her bid for justice over her suspension after she levelled a sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. A UK-based activist, Sandra Duru, popularly known as Professor Mgbeke, had accused Ezekwesili of receiving bribe to throw her weight behind Senator Natasha. But in a swift response on her X handle, the former Minister, dismissed the financial inducement allegation against her as a ploy by Natasha’s traducers to…
By Rudolf Okonkwo Look, I know Pius Adesanmi is gone. Wada Nas, too. I suspect Olatunji Dare, Ndaeyọ Uko, Tunde Asaju, and J.K. Randle have quietly retired. But there’s no way—absolutely no way—I am the last satirist standing in Nigeria’s media space. God forbid bad thing! So imagine my surprise when people started forwarding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s “satirical apology” to Senator Godswill Akpabio to my inbox, each one asking: “Did you write this?” Some even tagged me on Facebook with side-eye emojis and captions like “ihula gi?” and “zukwanu ike.” I nearly screamed. Some did not think Mike Asukwo could…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Stakeholders including the Academia, parents, and counsellors on Saturday at a workshop on Neuro diversity held in University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), have advocated for inclusive education for children with special needs in Nigeria. The workshop was organised by the Neurodiversity Research Group (NRG), University of Nigeria, Nsukka in collaboration with the Faculty of Education, UNN. The stakeholders said the inclusion of children with special needs in the education planning and execution will give such children a sense of belonging. Speaking at the occasion, the Convener, Dr. Charity Onyishi, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, UNN, said that the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Rangers International FC of Enugu has booked its place in the semi-finals of the 2025 President’s Federation’s Cup, after beating Plateau United 1-0 in a thrilling quarter-final clash held at the Area 3 football pitch, Abuja. Reports by Rangers media team said that the lone goal of the encounter came in the 30th minute, courtesy of Chiedozie Okorie. “The forward expertly latched onto a long, pinpoint clearance from Rangers’ goalkeeper, Divine Onuorah, before calmly slotting the ball past the Plateau United goalkeeper to end the first half in favour of Rangers,” the report said. The second half witnessed both…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu These latest dispositions by the NJC are worse than slaps on the wrist of errant judges. Far from discouraging judicial misconduct, the Council consecrates a ninth Beatitude: blessed are the crooked judges for they shall be entitled to a sabbatical. Put differently, the NJC seeks the beatification of judicial corruption into high virtue for which recidivist judges like Inyang Ekwo or rampant ones like Jane Inyang receive a year-long sabbatical. Judges who prize fidelity to their judicial oaths must wonder why they bother.” When he was a Justice the Court of Appeal in the Port Harcourt Division,…
By Jude Eze As the world anticipates the Conclave scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, many observers agree that this may very well be the most interesting and potentially transformative Conclave in the history of the Catholic Church. What sets this event apart is not merely the number, but the remarkable diversity of the College of Cardinals tasked with this sacred duty. Under the visionary leadership of Pope Francis, the College has undergone a profound transformation. More than any of his predecessors, Francis significantly expanded the College’s global representation. Over the course of ten consistories, he created 163 Cardinals—133 of…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The planned visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to inaugurate some projects completed by Anambra State Government has unsettled the camp of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the state. The State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, while celebrating Workers’ Day with members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), had announced that the president would be visiting the state on Thursday, May 8, for projects commissioning. The president’s visits comes amidst the preparations for the governorship election that comes up on November 8, 2025, in the state. The visit has however raised concerns and fears among APC faithful…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Minister of science and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, has said that the people of Enugu State would continue to support the administration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and his aspirations through constructive electoral partnerships. The minister stated this at the weekend while addressing leaders from different political parties in Nkanu clan. The leaders converged to pay a solidarity visit at his country home, in Akpugo Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. Nnaji, who is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, assured the stakeholders that the APC would establish a …
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The police in Anambra State said they have deployed operatives to hunt for a man identified simply as Chukwuebuka, popular called ‘Nwa Onitsha,’ who is the alleged owner of a locally-made revolver pistol recovered at an uncompleted building at Iyiagu Estate, Awka, Anambra State. Anambra Police Command Public Relation Officers (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed this in a statement he issued in Awka the state capital. He said that operatives from the command caught and detained three persons in connection with alleged gunrunning, when they raided a suspected criminal hideout in search of Chukwuebuka. The statement read…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti Friday, inaugurated the Main Organizing Committee ( MOC) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 1st Abia State Para-badminton International Championship; and and All African Para Badminton Championship scheduled to hold in Abia from 30th September to 16th October, 2025. Inaugurating the committees in Government House Umuahia, Gov. Otti applauded the efforts of sports managers in Nigeria and expressed his desire for Abia to be known, not only for its enterprise but for its athletic excellence. The Governor represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, stressed the need for sports managers to…