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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the brutal assault on a Port Harcourt-based broadcast journalist, Mr. Precious Amadi, by members of Salvation Ministries Church in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. MRA called on the Federal Government and law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that all those responsible for the attack are identified, prosecuted, and punished. Mr. Amadi was reportedly brutally beaten and left unconscious by members of Salvation Ministries after he posted a report on his Facebook timeline about a fire outbreak at the church premises located at 17 Birabi street…
By Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo From 1025 to 2025, the world has undergone a transformation exceeding 1000% in scale and impact. Given our era’s rapid expansion of knowledge, the changes over the next 1000 years could be 100,000% greater. One thousand years ago, the people who lived in this world then could not have imagined the world that we live in today. Things we take for granted about life today were beyond the scope of their imagination. Then, those who claimed to have brought civilization to Africa believed women had one extra rib than men because God used one of biblical…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The people of Eha-Amufu in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State have debunked reports of mass killings and arson in the community. The indigenes spoke to journalists, who were on a fact-finding mission to the area following the recent viral videos of protest and counter-protests by groups of women over alleged recent mass killings and widespread arson in Eha-Amufu communities. The President-General of Mgbuji Eha-Amufu, Donatus Odoh, however confirmed past mass attacks on the communities in Eha-Amufu by suspected herdsmen, but said that was some years back. He said: “On the issue of the protest being…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Some traders at Oyeagu Market, Abagana in Anambra State have appealed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to save their businesses from alleged ejection plan from the shops which they legitimately acquired from the local government. The traders lamented the sudden ejection order issued under the guise of market reorganisation, including conversion of their shops to upstairs, without recourse to them, after occupying the shops for several years. Among the over 60 shop owners affected by the order is Comfort Anunyaba, a 65-year-old widow who amidst sobs recounted her struggle to get the shop. “I passed through a lot…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Hassan Matthew Kukah, has told Governor Chukwuma Soludo not to view himself as being in competition with anyone in Anambra State. During the thanksgiving Mass to mark Soludo’s three years in office at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Awka, Sunday, Bishop Kukah urged Governor Soludo to sustain his style of leadership in the State. “Governance is not about competition but about consolidation. Successive governors in Anambra have all contributed to the growth and development of the state in their unique ways and styles,” he said. The outspoken Bishop seized the opportunity…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Rangers International Football club of Enugu on Saturday defeated Kwara United of Ilorin 3-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in the week 29 of the 2025 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) match. The reigning NPFL defending champions, delivered a resounding victory over Kwara United to mark it’s crucial return to winning ways after a string of poor results. It would be recalled that the flying Antelopes held Akwa United to 1-1 draw in Enugu last week and suffered a 2-1 loss to Kano Pillars in Kano. Head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, for the first time entrusted starts to Ikechukwu Mgbemena…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu In the week in which former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai abandoned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to chart a different political trajectory with the Social Democratic Party (SDP), his son, Bashir, characteristically made it known that “Southern Kaduna residents will keep seeing sheghe if they continue to attack indigenous Fulani herdsmen.” Three things about this, among many, were chilling. One is the absence of any interest in addressing the underlying problem of coexistence between communities. The second is the enthusiastic investment in violence. The third is the indiscriminate nature of the promised violence.…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Professor Joy Ezeilo SAN, the Executive Director and Founder, Women Aid Collective, WACOL, has called for a collective action against trafficking in persons. Ezeilo said this through her X social media handle, adding that proper education on the dangers and signs of human trafficking was also necessary to curb the menace in Nigeria. The women advocate said to stop the obnoxious trade, knowledge was very important. She said: “To stop the trafficking, we must educate ourselves and others about the signs of trafficking and exploitation. “Knowledge serves as our first line of defence. “If you observe any signs of human…
…Otti spits fire against criminals Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia No fewer than six kidnappers met their Waterloo in Abia State during a gun duel with the police. The kidnappers were responsible for the abduction of four victims at Umuahia New Road, Aba on Sunday, March 9. Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, who disclosed this at a press conference in Umuahia, said four victims were rescued unhurt. The CP said the victims were kidnaped around 8pm when they went to drop off their friend. CP Isa said: “Unknown gunmen double-crossed the victims and took them to an unknown destination. “Then our tactical…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The political crisis and uncertainty in Rivers State have assumed a dangerous dimension as Niger Delta youths, Saturday, wrote to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, threatening to completely cripple oil production in the region if the face-off is not resolved. The youths issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Tinubu to intervene in the crisis before it gets out of control. They demanded the immediate restoration of Rivers State statutory revenue allocation, the end of every impeachment plot against the Rivers State Governor, Similaye Fubara. The youths also demanded public retraction of anti-Ijaw remarks purportedly attributed to the former…