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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Amnesty International has trained journalists from the five South-East states and Delta on human rights and gender-sensitive reporting. The two-day workshop, held in Enugu, aimed to equip journalists with tools to report stories through a human rights lens. Amnesty International Nigeria’s Communications Officer, Mr. Michael Christian, said the training was necessary as many media reports lacked empathy and gender sensitivity despite being factual. He urged participants to prioritise humanity in their reportage and share the lessons with colleagues. A resource person, Dr. Chijioke Agbo of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, called for the repeal…

Chinwendu Uzoatu, Awka  The remains of Dr. Raphael Udeoye Uzoezie (Nwata na-azo onwe ya) have been laid to rest in his hometown, Igbo-Ukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The burial, which drew dignitaries from within and outside the state, turned into a celebration of a life well lived. A Pontifical Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Igbo-Ukwu, was presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese, His Eminence Peter Eberechukwu Cardinal Okpaleke, assisted by numerous priests. In his homily, Cardinal Okpaleke reminded the faithful that death is a passage to eternity and “a friend…

By Vitus Ozoke  The drumbeat for a so-called sixth state in Igboland has begun again – the same tired rhythm of deception dressed up as development, the same tired chorus of politicians pretending to fight for “marginalized” people when they are only fighting for themselves. We have seen this movie before. We know how it ends. Every time the cry for another state goes up, it is not the people who celebrate in the end – it is the politicians who pocket the dividends. Let us speak plainly: the creation of another state in the South-East isn’t about justice, fairness,…

Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka Ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, stakeholders have met to brainstorm on ways to curb voter apathy and boost voter turnout. The session, organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) in collaboration with the International Peace and Civic Responsibility Centre (IPCRC), was part of the Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Governance Process (Stage 2 Project) themed “Reignite the Voice: Mobilizing for Electoral Participation.” President of IPCRC, Prince Chris Azor, said the event sought to deepen citizen participation and strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance. He identified a strong local…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Chief Judge of Ebonyi State, Hon. Justice Elvis Ngene, has expressed concern over the persistence of corruption in Nigeria’s justice delivery system, warning that it threatens fair hearing and public access to justice. Justice Ngene gave the warning on Friday during a special court session to mark the opening of the 2025/2026 legal year of the Ebonyi State Judiciary, held at the High Court complex, Abakaliki. According to him, corruption within the judiciary manifests through bribery, manipulation, and the perversion of justice for monetary or political gain — practices that continue to erode public confidence in…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking the outright dismissal of his ongoing trial for what he described as lack of legality and merit. The motion, with charge number FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, was filed on Thursday, October 30, 2025, and premised on multiple constitutional and statutory provisions, including Sections 1(3), 6(6)(b), 36(6)(c), and 36(12) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended); Section 122 of the Evidence Act 2011; Section 76(1)(d)(iii) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022; and Order 48 Rule 1 of…

…Says regional politicians fear his influence on South-East politics Our Reporter, Abuja  South-East political leaders are not genuinely interested in the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the Executive Director of the Rule of Law, Accountability and Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma, has said. Speaking as guest speaker at the Ikengaonline October Town Hall meeting held on Thursday, with the theme: “The Continued Detention of Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB and Insecurity in the South-East,” Nwanguma accused South-East leaders of selfishness, insincerity, and complicity in Kanu’s continued detention. According to him, the…

Our Reporter, Abuja  The ECOWAS Commission, Asokoro, Abuja, will on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, host the public presentation of three new books by renowned diplomat, public relations expert, and leadership scholar, Steve Okey Onwuka, as part of activities marking his 60th birthday celebration. Themed “African Leadership and the Youth Crisis,” the event will feature the unveiling of three thought-provoking titles — Africa: Vengeance of the Abandoned, The Dialogue: The Vulnerable and the Desperate, and Songs of Ogadi. Each work offers a deep reflection on Africa’s moral, social, and generational challenges through the prisms of literature, philosophy, and faith. In Africa:…

…Says injustice, political exclusion fuelling agitation in South-East  Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Executive Director of the Rule of Law Accountability and Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma, has said that Nigeria has lost the jurisdiction to try the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Nwanguma argued that Kanu’s abduction and extraordinary rendition from Kenya — in violation of international law — stripped Nigeria of the legal right to prosecute him. Speaking during the October edition of the Ikengaonline Town Hall Meeting on Thursday night, the RULAAC boss said the renewed agitation in the South-East…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Executive Director of Rule of Law Accountability and Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma, has called for the immediate release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as “a necessary step towards national healing.” Speaking at the Ikengaonline town hall meeting on Thursday, Nwanguma argued that insecurity in the South-East was multifaceted and largely a product of state repression, not IPOB activities as often claimed. “What I would consider the path towards peace is Kanu’s immediate release. It is not a concession but a necessary step towards…