I’m writing this essay in a vehicle, on the Ijebu Ode Benin Expressway, because my heart is heavy, and Nigeria is in deep pain. Today June 6th. 2025, our country is bleeding. The unusual presence of armed security men of all sorts, seemingly doing nothing more than extort, brought back to my mind: Just days ago, armed men killed 43 innocent Christians in Benue State. They shot people in their homes, chased families into wells, and hurt even pregnant women and a two-year-old child – all while soldiers nearby did…
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That Umahi Blow To Abia Naysayers
By Ebere Uzoukwa. The recent commendation by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, of Governor Alex Otti’s efforts in reconstructing federal roads in Abia State has delivered a major blow to cynics and critics who have relentlessly peddled misinformation. The minister’s visit to Abia and his glowing praise of the governor’s dedication to infrastructure development reaffirm that Governor Otti enjoys a productive working relationship with the federal government. This acknowledgment stands as a clear testament to Governor Otti’s commitment to collaborative governance and his capacity to forge strategic partnerships…
Read MoreAbia State University Alumni Visits Neglected Imo Deaf And Dumb School
…Donates food items As part of its humanitarian services to society, the Abia State University Alumni Association,ABSUAA, Owerri Digital Chapter, at the weekend, paid a visit to the Imo State Secondary School For the Deaf and Dumb situated at Ofekata Orodo in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state. Going round the school compound led by the school’s matron, Mrs Mary Chike the ABSUAA delegation led by TPL Mrs Edith Akwaeke and made up of the Secretary General, TPL Chinedu Uzoma; Welfare Officer, Dr Nneka Adiele; Ambassador Vivian Clement,Fitness Coach,…
Read More148 returnees arrive Nigeria from Niger Republic
One hundred and forty-eight returnees have arrived Nigeria from the Niger Republic, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. The Kaduna state office of NEMA said the returnees arrived from Agadez, Niger Republic. NEMA, in a statement issued on X on Saturday, June 21, said the return of the citizens is part of the ongoing efforts to support stranded migrants. According to NEMA, the repatriated victims include 66 adult males, 22 male children, 37 adult females, and 23 female children. “The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kano Office, supported…
Read MoreTension Looms As Gunmen Abduct High Court Judge In Bayelsa
BREAKING: Massive Tension Looms as Gunmen Abduct High Court Judge Justice Ebitimi Gabriel Umokoro, a serving judge of Yenagoa High Court 7, was abducted by gunmen in Bayelsa State on Saturday evening, in what appears to be a targeted attack. According to The Sun, the incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. in front of Kilimanjaro Eatery, a popular restaurant located in the Ekeki area of Yenagoa, the state capital
Read MoreORLUZURUMEE Salute AWUZIE ON ASUU-IMSU Award
…Tribute to Icon of Academic Unionism, Community Leadership. The leadership and entire membership of ORLUZURUMEE extend warm congratulations to our revered elder, mentor and illustrious son, Comrade Professor Ukachukwu Awuzie, on the special recognition accorded him by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU) Chapter. The event, a Special Congress convened in his honour, is a fitting tribute to a man whose contributions to academic unionism and higher education in Nigeria are legendary. Prof. Awuzie stands as a towering figure in the intellectual and advocacy space,…
Read MoreOsita Nwaneri’s wife Celebrates 75th Birthday In Grand style.
Wife of Elder Statesman, Chief Osita Nwaneri, Lolo Victoria Nwaneri and mother-in-law to Chief Barr Chris Okewulonu last Friday at their Owerri residence celebrated her 75th birthday amidst jubilations and fun fair. The rich and well organized birthday ceremony which was put together by her husband, Children and in-laws in her honour was well attended by many prominent personalities from within and outside the State including the political class, business moguls, academia and members of the judiciary,respectively. Welcoming their guests,husband of the celebrant, Chief Nwaneri who was full of joy…
Read MoreNPF, TRISONET METAVERSE COMMUNITY PARTNER ON FREE CHILD EDUCATION
…Extends Partnership To Imo Government By Nwokoma Ndubueze One of the leading international advocates of free child education, Trisonet Metaverse community has extended its program in partnership to the Imo State government for the continuity of the free basic education in the state. The Vice President of Trisonet Metaverse Community, Imo State chapter, Pastor Dominic Anosike, at weekend in a Press briefing at Owerri said that they arrived Owerri to sensitize the state on the importance of its community program , which is being sponsored by the global resources. Pastor…
Read MoreI Need 3rd Term In Office To Complete On-Going Projects—Diri
reports that following the increasing rate of abandoned projects in Nigeria, the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the National Assembly to consider amending the constitution to give governors third term in office to remedy the situation. Senator Diri stated this while addressing a large crowd at the King Koko Square in Nembe, headquarters of the Nembe Local Government Area, in continuation of his ‘Thank-You Tour’ of the eight councils in the state. Responding to demands by the people of Nembe, he said although his administration…
Read MoreMonument To Falsehood: IPOB Flays FG For Linking Nnamdi Kanu To EndSARS Protests.
…Sowore: To file no Case submission.Case Adj Jul 18 The Indigenous People of Biafra,IPOB has fired back at the Nigerian government over what it calls a desperate and dishonest attempt to tie its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to the 2020 EndSARS protests — a nationwide youth movement sparked by police brutality. In a strongly worded statement released Thursday, IPOB described the allegation as not only “baseless” but a calculated smear campaign aimed at propping up what it called a “collapsed case” against Kanu. The statement, signed by IPOB’s spokesperson, Comrade…
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