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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI), Enugu, Prof. Christian Anieke, has warned newly admitted students to steer clear of illicit drug use, cultism, stealing, and other social vices. Prof. Anieke gave the warning during the orientation programme for fresh students admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session, held at the university in Enugu. He stressed that such immoral behaviours had no place in the institution, adding that the university would not tolerate any student involved in them. “The consumption of such substances is a taboo in this university. We do not want to deal with individuals…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has engaged strategic security stakeholders in the South-East on the harmonisation of the Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration (DDR) framework to make it holistic, people-centred, and sustainable. Speaking at the engagement in Enugu on Tuesday, the National Coordinator of NCTC under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, said insecurity undermines national stability, socio-economic growth, and social cohesion. The two-day engagement was organised by the ONSA through the NCTC, in collaboration with the Government of the United Kingdom’s Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme. Represented by…
Our Reporter, Abuja The African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over the alleged victimization and threat to the life of a whistleblower, Mr. Mubarak Bello, by the Katsina State Police Command. AFRICMIL, in a petition dated October 6, 2025, accused the Katsina State Police Command of targeting Mr. Bello for exposing a ghost workers’ racket within the police payroll in the state. Copies of the petition were also sent to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Chairman of the Independent Corrupt…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has warned that Nigeria risks complete moral decay if criminal acts such as certificate forgery continue to be tolerated and normalised in public life. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, apparently against the background of the alleged certificate forgery perpetrated by the Minister of Innovation, Science & Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, Obi lamented that many of those expected to be role models of integrity have instead become symbols of corruption and dishonesty. “Whenever I talk about Nigeria being a…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on the Enugu State Government to urgently review the case of Mr. Godwin Odey, who it says was wrongfully arrested and charged with murder and unlawful possession of Indian hemp. In a statement issued on Monday, RULAAC said it received a petition from Olu Omotayo, Esq., President of the Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), highlighting what appears to be a serious miscarriage of justice in the case. According to the petition, Odey—an OND graduate of Banking and Finance from Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, and a…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocating for improved Primary Health Care (PHC) services in Anambra State has called on the state government to strengthen antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care in PHC facilities across the state. The call was made in Awka on Tuesday during an advocacy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA). The meeting focused on enhancing dialogue around the effective utilization of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) and addressing existing gaps in PHC service delivery. Speaking on behalf of the CSOs, Ify Unachukwu, the State…
By Edmons Chijioke Adindu October 6th — what a sad day it was! A day that will forever remain dark. On October 6, 2022, the Nigerian nation, and indeed the entire Igbo race, lost a renowned industrialist and entrepreneur, a towering political figure, and a quintessential statesman, Prince Vincent Ogbulafor (Ugwumba Olokoro). He died in a Canadian hospital after a brief illness, at the age of 73. We mourned, we wailed, yet death showed no pity. He departed like a fleeting guest. Heartless, restless death — in cowardice you toil, snatching away a selfless man and peaceful soul, leaving emptiness…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The National Assembly and leaders of all registered political parties under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) have reached a consensus on key areas of Local Government reforms, electoral reforms, and gender inclusivity in the ongoing constitutional review process. This agreement was reaffirmed on Monday during a high-level engagement convened by the House Committee on Constitution Review in Abuja. Present at the event were the leadership of the National Assembly, national chairmen, secretaries, and women leaders of all registered political parties in the country. Speaking at the event, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio—represented by Tahir Monguno—urged political…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State Liaison Officer at the National Assembly, Chief Iheanyi Chinasa, has advised the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to stop “wasting energy” on his alleged ambition to contest the 2027 Abia governorship election, saying he “lacks the capacity” to stop Governor Alex Otti’s second-term bid. Chief Chinasa, who is Kalu’s kinsman and a major opponent in the 2023 election, urged the Deputy Speaker to end what he described as “needless hostilities” against Governor Otti. Featuring virtually on a popular radio programme in the state, The Parliament, Chief Chinasa faulted…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka The newly appointed Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State, Commandant Bridget Asekhauno, has pledged to collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to enhance road safety awareness and promote a better society. Asekhauno made the commitment while receiving officials of the NUJ, who paid her a courtesy visit on Monday. She said: “I’ve been impressed by the support we’ve received from journalists since my arrival. Road safety is a collective responsibility, and journalists have shown great commitment to spreading our message. “Journalists in Anambra have consistently published our news through…