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Our Reporter, New York Human rights activist Chief Malcolm Omirhobo has called for death penalty for government officials who embezzle public funds. The radical lawyer made the call during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica on Sunday. “I am a proponent of the death sentence. These people should be tied to the stake and shot. They don’t deserve to live. Corruption kills. Nigerians are wasting away due to corruption,” he said. Mr. Omirhobo became an instant internet sensation when he attended a supreme court proceeding dressed in the attires of a traditional African religious worshipper. He said he was…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has said at least, eight persons have so far been arrested by the Police in connection with murder of the traditional ruler of Adani Autonomous Community in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, HRH Patrick Ezugwu. Igwe Ezugwu was reportedly shot dead on Christmas eve at his palace by unknown persons. CP Uzuegbu said that the police would deal with all those found culpable in the crime. The commissioner said this at the scene of the crime, when he was received by the President-General of the community,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Major General Victor Ezugwu (Retired), has pledged his support for Enugu Rangers Football Club to see it regain its past glories. Ezugwu said this when he paid a visit to club’s newly renovated corporate headquarters in Enugu. The former G.O.C. 7 Division, Maiduguri, and Director General of DICON, during the visit, congratulated the club boss, Amobi Ezeaku, on his appointment as General Manager of Rangers. He described Ezeaku’s appointment as a “square peg in a square hole.” He charged the G.M/CEO to bring out all in his arsenal to take Rangers back to its past glory. “I was very glad when I heard…
…To launch campaign against menace Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has warned Igbo youths to desist from the consumption of methamphetamine popularly known as (Mkpuru mmiri), lamenting its devastating effects on the users. The warning is coming on the heels of a viral video where three Anambra girls were arrested while consuming the illicit substance. One of the girls claimed she hails from Ogidi while two said they came from Abagana, and were lured into the act by their friend’s father. COSEYL in a statement by its President General, Comrade Goodluck Ibem; and Publicity Secretary, Comrade…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. The late governor died after months of fighting prostrate cancer. He was aged 67. Details later.
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Chief Charles Ogbonnaya (Evulogu Ibeku), a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Abia State, has commended the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, for their heroic role in the passage of the South East Development Commission Bill. The former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor who spoke in Umuahia, Abia State capital, said that the bill when signed into law, would not only help douse tension but fast track development in the South-East geo-political zone. He particularly commended the Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kalu for his contributions…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday took a decision to zone the vacant Ebonyi South Senate seat to Onicha Local Government Area. This is despite the fact that, Austin Umahi, the younger brother to Minister of Works, David Umahi has declared interest for the position. The Elder Umahi, the immediate former governor of the state, had resigned as the Senator representing the zone upon his appointment as Minister by President Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Following his resignation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Laws…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Honourable Chiamaobi Atu (LP), Member representing Enugu North and Enugu South Federal Constituency, has reiterated his call to build a new Nigeria where peace, love and justice exist for everyone. Atu made the call on Monday in his country home, Ugwuaji in Enugu, while hosting and distributing bags of rice, wrappers and other materials to some of his constituents as part of Christmas celebration. He also urged Christians to learn from the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. He explained that Christ was sacrificially sent down by God to save mankind from destruction and to give…
Ike Nnachi,Abakaliki As re-run for Ebonyi South senatorial zone has been fixed for February 2024, Mr Austin Umahi, younger brother of former Governor David Umahi has declared for the vacant seat. The seat became vacant following the former governor’s appointment as Minister for Works by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The younger Umahi in a statement on Sunday said that true democratic process is the only way to ensure emergence of acceptable Senator for the zone. Umahi, explained that he is eminently qualified and suitable to give his people the best representation having gained experiences from both the business and political sectors…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki It was a tragic Christmas eve in Ebonyi State as gunmen invaded the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Nkweagu, Abakaliki Local Government Area and killed three parishioners. Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu confirmed the attack and killings which occurred during a vigil Mass on Sunday night. Bishop Chukwu disclosed this at Monday’s Christmas Mass at Saint Theresa’s Cathedral Church. He said that the killing occurred at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Nkweagu, in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, at 11:30 pm on Sunday. The bishop, who described the incident as sad and disheartening, prayed for the repose of…