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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The people of Uburu, in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, have thrown their weight behind the ongoing expansion of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) located in the community. In a communiqué signed by community leaders — HRH Eze (Dr.) Lazarus Umahi Nweze, Chief Shedrack Onu, and Chief Odi Nicholas Enyi — the people of Uburu said the land acquisition for the university’s expansion was a collective decision, fully endorsed by the Uburu Traditional Rulers Council. The leaders exonerated the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, of allegations of land grabbing in…
Our Reporter, New York Political commentator, Dr. Peter Anosike, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), for allegedly misleading him into granting a presidential pardon to undeserving convicts. Anosike made the call during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. The recent clemency granted by President Tinubu to several individuals convicted of various crimes sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians, prompting the president to reverse some of the pardons. Among those initially listed for clemency were individuals convicted of drug trafficking, murder, kidnapping,…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has taken a fresh twist as a faction of the party announced the suspension of key stakeholders, including its 2023 governorship candidate, Ifeanyi Odii. In a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Nwafor Richard Nwali, the faction listed those affected as Mr. Ifeanyi Odii, Senator Paulinus Igwe Nwagu, Mr. Onwe Solomon Onwe, Mr. Mudi Erhenede, Mr. Chidiebere Egwu, and Mr. Moses Idika. Senator Nwagu was the running mate to Mr. Odii in the 2023 governorship election, while Mr. Onwe is a former Deputy Speaker…
Our Reporter, Abuja As part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and accountability across Nigeria’s tertiary education system, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Didi Walson-Jack, met with Heads of Federal Tertiary Institutions and the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adedokun A. Adebowale, on Wednesday. The meeting, which focused on strengthening integrity, leadership, and accountability in procurement processes within the education sector, brought together vice chancellors, provosts, and rectors from federal universities, colleges, and polytechnics. In his presentation, “Emerging Challenges in Procurement Processes and Compliance Issues,” Dr. Adebowale…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Chief Aka Eze-Aka, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, community participation, and equitable distribution of development projects across all communities. Aka Eze-Aka, an ace broadcaster and former Commissioner for Information in Enugu State, stated this during a working visit to Obollo Eke Autonomous Community, comprising Ugbabe Uwani and Ogwu villages in the old Obollo Eke. During the visit, the chairman paid a courtesy call on the palace of HRH Igwe Simon Omego, the Igwe Ohazurume I of Obollo Eke Autonomous Community, where he was warmly…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A heartwarming moment at Ngbo Central School in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State turned into a life-changing encounter for a young boy, Chinonso Agbo, after his joyful dance during an official event drew the attention of the Ebonyi State First Lady, Chief (Mrs.) Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Power and Energy, Hon. Chinedu Awo. The boy, who had never been to school due to poverty, captured the admiration of guests with his spirited dancing during the grand finale of the two-year stewardship and constituency project commissioning of the member…
By SKC Ogbonnia U.S. President Donald J. Trump has threatened military action against Nigeria over an alleged Christian genocide in the African country. This followed his designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Instead of exploring meaningful solutions, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is busy playing politics with a situation he helped to inflame. The perception of Christian genocide under the various regimes of the All Progressive Congress (APC) is not new. The campaign for global attention began when President Muhammadu Buhari appeared to be indifferent to the problem. It quickly took a deep root because of Buhari’s…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As the recent threat by former U.S. President Donald Trump of a possible military action against terrorists in Nigeria continues to generate reactions, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday said the Senate would meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the matter. According to Akpabio, since the issue borders on foreign policy and diplomatic relations, it will require a coordinated national response. Trump had, last weekend, threatened to invade terrorist targets in Nigeria following allegations of genocide against Christians in the country. He warned: “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the…
By Zainab Suleiman Okino The true Nigerian spirit is beginning to sprout after the U.S. President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a country of particular concern and doubled down with his “guns-a-blazing, stop all aid, and wipe out the Islamic terrorists” rhetoric, calling for America to take seriously “this genocide of Christians in Nigeria.” While the violence, carnage, and killings in Nigeria are undeniably unacceptable, Trump’s utterances have sent ripples through the nation. He reportedly instructed the Department of War “to prepare” to attack in a “fast, vicious and sweet” manner to stop the terrorist thugs if the Nigerian government…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu It’s a humbling experience to bear witness to the rendition of a miracle before one’s very eyes. Forget the exotic theatricals of TV evangelists who have turned the matter of miracle-fixing feats into farcical money-making ventures through manufactured witch-catching and sundry high jinks. The real miracle happens without noise. It happened that on All Souls Day, November 2, 2025, a dear friend of mine took me to the Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the recovery from sickness of Rev. Fr. Chidi Jude Ozumba, the priest in residence at St Dominic’s Catholic Church, Mbaukwu in Awka South Local…