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Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka Organized Labour in Anambra State has turned to prayers to express concerns over workers’ welfare and the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Leaders and members of the labour movement gathered on November 1 — All Saints’ Day — to pray for good governance, peaceful elections, and improved welfare packages for workers. The prayer rally, which has become an annual tradition, was held at the Teachers’ House, behind the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Awka. Addressing journalists, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Anambra State Council, Comrade Humphrey Nwafor, explained that the prayer rally began last…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has pledged to “fully support” former United States President Donald Trump’s efforts to end what it described as ethno-religious genocide in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, on behalf of the group’s U.S. chapter. The pro-Biafra group urged Nigerians of all ethnic backgrounds residing in the U.S. to resist any alleged attempts by the Nigerian government to “launder its image” following Trump’s recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). IPOB vowed to mobilise Nigerians in the U.S.…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Ebonyi State Government, has sealed an illegal mining site at Ameka community in Ezza South Local Government Area of the state. The operation, conducted over the weekend, followed months of surveillance and intelligence gathering aimed at curbing illegal mining activities and preventing revenue loss. Officials of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals, working with the state government, led the joint enforcement exercise. Speaking during the operation, Chief Mine Officer, Afolabi Taofeeq, who headed the team, described the illegal activities as “economic sabotage and a denial of government revenue.” “We are…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Among the doctrines that underpin the legal process in Nigeria, few are as profound and pervasive as judicial independence, but no doctrine in the ecosystem of the law rivals its elusiveness. The idea is ubiquitous in the syllabus of every programme leading to the award of a degree in law, in political science or public administration. After leaving the university, the practitioner will encounter it regularly in conferences and in after-dinner speeches. Judicial independence is more than the stuff of law faculties and after-dinner fares. It is a fundamental human right in Nigeria. Indeed, the guarantee…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and continued detention of Abubakar Isah Mokwa, a postgraduate student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), describing it as an assault on democracy and free speech. In a post on his official X handle on Saturday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections said Mokwa’s arrest for allegedly criticising Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, was “outrageous and unacceptable.” Atiku accused the authorities of weaponising the Cybercrimes Act to silence dissenting voices, warning that such intolerance represented a “dangerous sign” of Nigeria’s descent into…
Our Reporter, Abuja The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended four of its top officials for one month over undisclosed infractions. Those affected include the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; National Organizing Secretary, Hon. Umar Bature; National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN); and Deputy National Legal Adviser, Barr. Okechukwu Osuoha. Their suspension followed the party’s 608th NWC meeting held on Saturday, November 1, 2025. A statement issued by the party after the meeting said the four officials have been referred to the PDP National Disciplinary Committee for further investigation. “During this period of suspension,…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have killed two suspected gunmen and foiled a kidnap attempt in separate operations across the state. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, saying the suspects were neutralised during a gun duel with operatives at their hideout in Iyonu community, Ishielu Local Government Area. He said the operation, carried out within the Iyonu/Idodo forest, followed credible intelligence on the gang’s activities in the area. Upon sighting the police team, the hoodlums reportedly opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange that left two of…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Federal Government has reacted to the United States’ redesignation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged violations of religious freedom, reaffirming its commitment to combating violent extremism and promoting national unity. In a statement issued Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government said it had “noted the recent violent extremism that has fueled the American comment on religious freedom in Nigeria,” stressing that it remains resolute in addressing the root causes of extremism and ensuring the protection of all citizens. “The Federal Government’s fight against violent extremism…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka Civil society groups in Anambra State have decried what they described as poor funding of the healthcare sector, especially primary healthcare centres (PHCs), and called on the state government to increase budgetary allocation and timely releases to the sector. The concern was raised in Awka during a stakeholders’ meeting under the Strengthening Public Accountability for Results and Knowledge (SPARK II) project, implemented by Civil Rights Concern (CRC) in collaboration with Justice Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) Nnewi, Community Empowerment Network (COMEN), and supported by the International Budget Partnership (IBP). Addressing journalists after the meeting, Executive Director of…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The United States President, Donald Trump, has designated Nigeria a Country of Special Concern over what he described as “senseless attacks and killings of Christians.” In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump condemned the atrocities and vowed that the United States would defend Christians across the globe. “The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other countries. We stand ready, willing, and able to save our great Christian population around the world!” Trump declared. Although he did not specify the nature of America’s planned intervention, the…