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Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri Protests and outrage have rocked the Otulu community in Oru West local government area of Imo state, following the alleged shooting of no fewer than fourteen youths, by armed men suspected to be members of Ebubeagu security outfit in the state. It was gathered the incident happened last Sunday when the victims were on their way to attend a traditional wedding. Pained by the ugly development, the youths of the community were seen in a viral social media video, conveying some of the lifeless bodies of the youths in protest against what happened. Just as some of…
By Osita Chidoka I turned 51 years old today July 18 2022. I am grateful and appreciative of all the good wishes, messages, calls and deep expression of love from family, friends and acquaintances. I thank you all. On Saturday 16 July, I ran 21km with the Abuja Charity Half Marathon. It was a tough one considering I was told about it two days before the event. I managed to complete the 21km in 2hrs.24mins. A poor time for me and about 27mins slower than the average for men of my age who use tomtom running watch. A life lesson…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As condemnation and public outcry trail the turbaning of a ‘repentant’ leader of bandits by an Emir in Zamfara State, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called for immediate arrest and prosecution of the Emir. The Emir of Sabon Birnin Yandoto, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Aliyu Garba Marafa, on Saturday, conferred a chieftaincy title to a notorious ‘repentant’ bandits’ leader, Adamu Aliero, crowning him Sarkin Fulani (leader of Fulani). Although the Zamfara State Government has on Sunday, announced the suspension of the affected Emir, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, however says that mere suspension…
By Owei Lakemfa The Sallah is a period of festivities. Perhaps in that spirit, President Muhammadu Buhari last week in paying a Sallah homage to the Emir of Daura, his hometown, was light-hearted. He told fairy tales. For instance, he said of his children: “They already know that I am not leaving anything for anyone to inherit.” What does he really need to leave for his children who take private rides in the presidential fleet? How much does he really need to leave for them that would be enough for them and their grandchildren? The magic of putting meat in…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Government, Sunday, began the removal of illegal structures and shop extensions erected on the tarred roads along Bright Street and White House axis of Onitsha Main Market. The Governor had ordered all market Executives in the state to decongest every entrance road into their various markets to make way for free flow of human and vehicular movements. The leader of the demolition task-force, and Provost of the market, Mr Felix Umerah, said that the exercise was carried out in compliance with the directives of Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo. Speaking to Government officials from…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia One of the presidential aspirants of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Cosmos Ndukwe, has accused the party of toying with the South-East geo-political zone even as the 2023 elections approach. He said that PDP should not yet bask in the euphoria of the party’s victory in last Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, arguing that the victory was the personal efforts of the party’s candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and not that of the party. The former Deputy Speaker Abia State House of Assembly, expressed furry that PDP and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, had…
By Jude Eze Tuesday last week defined more concretely our previous assertion here that 2023 general election may be the most critically decisive poll in the annals of our national history. I was having a rough time, trying to tie off a tragedy that befall my family two weeks ago, when barrage of messages filtered into my WhatsApp, followed by torrential calls. It was so urgent, I had to mute notifications. But when the buzzing became unbearable distractions about to tear my already clocked day apart, I peeped into the preview panel on the task bar only to see: “Archbishop…
Our Reporter, Abuja Another tragedy hit the movie industry in Nigeria as popular actress, Ada Ameh, died in Warri on Sunday. Ameh who was said to have slumped and was rushed to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) hospital in Warri, Delta State, died around 11pm before getting to the hospital. The thespian who played the role of Emu in Africa Magic family drama series, The Johnsons, was said to have been battling depression since she lost he only daughter about two years ago. She was aged 48. Details later…
Stephen Ukandu, News/Features Editor Despite the unending atrocities of bandits in different parts of the country, the Emir of Sabon Birnin Yandoto, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Aliyu Garba Marafa, has conferred a chieftaincy title on a notorious ‘repentant’ bandits’ leader, Adamu Aliero, as Sarkin Fulani (leader of Fulani). The ‘repentant’ bandits’ leader was turbaned by the Emir in a colourful ceremony that took place last Saturday. Meanwhile, the State Government, in a swift reaction, has slammed a suspension order on the Emir. His suspension was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe, and made…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Abia State, Professor Greg Ibe, has debunked media reports that he entered into a secret deal with the party to be making a monthly return of N2.2 billion as condition to be given the party’s ticket. Ibe dismissed the claims made by one of the APGA governorship aspirants, Chief Chikwe Udensi, who lost to him at the primaries as a cheap blackmail aimed at biasing the minds of voters against him. The governorship hopeful in a press statement by his Media Team, urged members of the public to…