By Chidiebube Okeoma One of the biggest set backs of Nigeria’s democratic rule was the December 2023 Appeal court judgment which sacked one of Nigeria’s most honest, compassionate, dedicated and resulted oriented parliamentarians, Ugonna Ozurigbo popularly known as OZB of Nwangele/ Nkwerre/ Isu/ Njaba federal constituency of Imo state. The parliamentarian had won the election clean- clear having exceptionally done well during his first stint in the country’s lower law making body between 2019 and 2023. OZB was the darling of his people and lived up to the expectation…
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FG Denies Commencing Extradition Of Simon Ekpa, Says It’s Awaiting Finnish Govt’s Trial Outcome
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has debunked reports suggesting that the federal government has begun extradition proceedings against Simon Ekpa, a controversial separatist leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement issued by Kamarudeen Ogundele, media aide to the AGF, Fagbemi clarified that the federal government is yet to initiate any formal extradition process. Instead, he stated that Nigeria is closely monitoring developments in Finland, where Ekpa is currently standing trial for allegedly spreading terrorist propaganda on social…
Read MoreNigerian Youths Are Complacent, All They Do Is Grumble, Complain And Insult – Ireti Kingibe
Kingibe who represents the FCT in the Senate, made her thoughts known while speaking to journalists Senator Ireti Kingibe has criticized Nigerians, stating that many are only good at being “complacent, complaining, and insulting their leaders.” While speaking to journalists, Kingibe who represents the FCT in the Senate, said:‘’I have said it, Nigerian youths are cpmplacent. They are quiet, all they do is grumble. We need to have constructive interactions. All I hear is grumbling and insults. That is not helpful. “The country belongs to the youths, they should own…
Read MoreRuga Resonates: Umuapu Women Say, Set To Fight Land Grabbers In Their Community
By Nwokoma Ndubueze The Association of Umuapu Women, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, says it has resolved to battle it out with land grabbers in their native farmlands in the community. Umuapu women led by their vice president, Mrs Mary Ajoku, during a press conference at Umuapu on Monday, stated that they would no longer allow anyone to grab their farmlands including government officials. Mrs Ajoku hinted that the community has experienced under-development following alleged encroachment in their community farmlands, wondering whether according to her, government could…
Read MoreShocker: Gunmen Set Trucks Ablaze In Imo,As Herdsmen, Kidnappers Run Riot
Palpable tension has enveloped Imo residents after reports of gunmen setting many vehicles ablaze in Okigwe and Onuimo Local Government Areas of Imo State, on Thursday. The latest incident came on the heels of reported attack and killing of the driver of a Hilux car including the abduction of passengers of an 18-seater commuter bus at Ngor Okpala area of Imo State, along the Owerri- Aba express road the same last week by suspected herdsmen. The development has triggered fear as residents of the affected area in Okigwe fled for…
Read MoreImo Businessman Marks 50th Birthday, Visits Hospital, Orphanage, Pays Hospital Bill Of Vulnerable Patients, Nursing Mothers.
The Chief Executive Officer of Emzo Oil and Gas, Chinedu Elemuwa( Ozo Di Ebube Na Mbano) over the weekend celebrated his 50th birthday. Part of the activities marking the milestone golden jubilee birthday was the oil magnet’s visits to Imo state Specialists Hospital in Umuguma in New Owerri, New Creation Hospital at Orji in Owerri, Owerri North LGA and visit to an Orphanage home. Supported by his wife, children, his friends, Engr Chimezie Kingsley Ibekwe, Hon Kingsley Onyewuenyi, some of his staff, he also offset the hospital bills of vulnerable…
Read MoreNigeria Would Be Heading For Crisis… – Jonathan
Former president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has warned against sidelining the opposition in the current dispensation, and how Nigeria would be heading for crisis. That is, if she goes the way of a one party state. Speaking at a memorial lecture held in honour of the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, in Abuja on Wednesday, he particularly took exception to what many see as the country covertly gravitating to a one party state, stating:“If we must, as a nation, adopt a one-party system, then it must be designed, planned by experts—and we…
Read MoreCourt Rules on Evidence in Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial , Adjourns Case To May 23
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja today, May 9, 2025, delivered a critical ruling in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The court’s decision comes amid mounting tension and growing calls for his release from various pro-Biafra groups and human rights activists. During today’s session, the court ruled on the admissibility of key pieces of evidence presented by the prosecution, including electronic communications allegedly linking Kanu to activities deemed as “acts of terrorism” and “treasonable…
Read MoreEzinihitte LG Chair,Nwachukwu Resolves Lingering Dispute Between Mining Investors, Sand Dredgers, Tipper Drivers, Host Communities,
By Nkechi Ojukwu The Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area, Hon. Ambrose Chinedum Nwachukwu,(Chiaka Onye Onye), has successfully resolved a longstanding dispute between; Mining investors, Sand dredgers, Tipper Drivers, host Communities and residents of the areas where mining activities take place. The meeting to resolve the dispute took place at the LGA Council Headquarters. The meeting engaged in dialogue and negotiation, bringing together representatives of both parties including the Legislative Assembly, Secretary to the Council and Traditional Rulers to address concerns and find solutions …
Read MoreACHONU CONDEMNS OKIGWE ZONE ATTACKS, URGES GOVERNMENT AND SECURITY AGENCIES TO ACT SWIFTLY.
…Calls for justice, youth restraint, community security Distinguished Senator Athan Achonu,the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Imo state has condemned in strong terms the wave of violent attacks carried out by suspected armed youths across various communities in Okigwe Zone, which tragically led to the death of individuals and vandalization of properties. In a statement released at the weekend, Senator Achonu expressed deep sorrow over the loss, extending his heartfelt condolences to the family of the slain guard that was killed in Umunumo. He described the act as not…
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