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Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka A philanthropist from Awka, Anambra State, Ambassador Prosper Chukwuka, has been conferred with the title of Eze Omeiheukwu Ndị Igbo Gburugburu II (Worldwide) and Deputy President Ambassador for Peace Worldwide. The honour, bestowed during a colourful ceremony at Dr. Ramas Estate, Agu Ukwu Nri ancient kingdom, recognized Chukwuka’s consistent humanitarian efforts, particularly his support for the less privileged, prisoners, and orphans. Reports indicate that between January and September 2025 alone, Chukwuka facilitated the release of over 500 inmates in Nigeria and abroad. His foundation also supports indigent students, business startups, and other initiatives aimed at improving lives.…
Our Reporter, Abuja The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed appreciation to its stakeholders for their continued support amid the ongoing strike action by members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement issued on Monday and titled “Note of Appreciation,” the company reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the Nigerian nation, pledging to ensure uninterrupted production of petroleum products despite what it described as distractions from detractors and saboteurs. “Finally, and to all our other stakeholders, big and small, we thank you and will continue to always count on your support,” the…
Journalist, columnist and author, Azu Ishiekwene, has released a new book, entitled A Midlifer’s Guide to Content Creation and Profit. The ten-chapter book focuses on how older adults can profitably interact with and expand their frontiers in the evolving new media landscape, particularly in light of the complex and promising developments of generative artificial intelligence (AI). In a statement, Ishiekwene, fondly called Azu, said, “It shares insights with midlifers on the possibilities for rewarding their mental exertions handsomely, whether literary, artistic or acoustic talent, or the sheer capacity to curate and tell a good story from their experiences using new…
…Says APC ’ll Claim Abia in 2027 Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has hinted that President Ahmed Tinubu is keen on establishing a seaport in the South East geopolitical zone. Kalu made the disclosure on Sunday in Umuahia while addressing a mammoth crowd of his supporters, adding that the proposed seaport was part of President Tinubu’s appreciation of the South-East’s deep involvement in trade and commerce. The Deputy Speaker also boasted that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would take over Abia State in 2027. According to him, “We are going…
…Accuses magistrate of using police to settle personal scores Our Reporter, Abuja The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over what it described as the “abuse of police procedure, victimization, and unlawful detention” of a security expert and consultant, Dr. Robert Anya Nkata, by officers of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja. In the petition dated October 5, 2025, and signed by its Executive Director, Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma, the group alleged that Dr. Nkata’s arrest and continued detention were orchestrated by a Chief Magistrate in Enugu State, Mrs. Ngozi Edeani,…
By Nnamdi Elekwachi I didn’t see any official state house release by Bayo Onanuga or another concerning Tinubu’s visit to Abia State last week, though Gov. Otti’s aides announced the presidential visit on their various social media handles. Maybe there was such a release issued by the presidency that I didn’t read, but that is not even the issue. That Tinubu did not visit Abia to commission or to flag off projects does not in any way vitiate Gov. Otti’s legacy. I do understand that Gov. Otti, who has repeatedly invited Tinubu to the state, might be playing the politics…
…Kanu’ll soon regain freedom — Gov Otti Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has hinted at what the South East must do for President Ahmed Tinubu to consider the region’s request for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This is as Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has assured that Kanu will soon regain his freedom, saying that President Tinubu “is favourably disposed towards releasing him.” Umahi, who gave the hint in Aba while representing the President at the inauguration of several projects executed by Governor Otti,…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When Olusegun Obasanjo took over in the middle of 1976 from the slain Murtala Mohammed as Nigeria’s military Head of State, the regime was already committed as a matter policy to transition power to an elected civilian administration in 1979. This was a big deal alright but not one over which he had much say as such. As military Head of State, General Obasanjo identified two issues to define his personal legacy. One was food security. To address that, he launched “Operation Feed the Nation,” better known by the acronym (OFN). Those were the same initials…
By Mukaila Kareem In one story, palmitate is an energy bearer that dissipates as heat in the active life of West Africans. In the other, it becomes a saboteur, stored and transformed into excess ceramides—the agents of insulin’s broken message in type 2 diabetes. Along the coast of West Africa, palm oil is not merely an ingredient but the foundation of cuisine and culture. In Yoruba villages of southwestern Nigeria, the deep red oil (epo pupa) colors soups like egusi and efo riro and enriches countless stews. Among the Igbo, it is ọfè mmanụ, literally “oil soup,” a name that…
By Vitus Ozoke It is true — Jonathan’s successors, Late Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu, have turned out to be monumental disappointments in their own right. But that’s not an argument for amnesia. We cannot allow nostalgia for a failed leader simply because worse failures followed..” So, Goodluck Jonathan is said to be eyeing a return to Aso Rock — again. You almost have to admire the audacity. The man who presided over one of the most rudderless, corrupt, and visionless administrations in Nigeria’s democratic history now thinks he deserves a second bite of the apple. It’s almost comical, if…