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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in northern Nigeria due to the escalating insecurity challenges. This call comes in the wake of a recent attack in Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, where over 20 soldiers were brutally killed in an ambush by terrorists. The NEF expressed deep concern over the unabating insecurity challenges in northern Nigeria, which have led to the loss of lives and property. The recent killing of over 20 soldiers in Niger State has…

…ANABA, Ukeh ,  others form new exco  The 2025 Biennial national convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors,NGE held in Enugu has ended in grand style with a new executive to pilot the affairs of the professional body. After the keenly contested election,Eze Anaba,the editor of Vanguard newspapers was returned unopposed as the president; Sabestine Abu, Ph.D, mni, editor, Nigerian Standard,Jos emereged as the deputy president; Onuoha Ukeh,the Managing Director of the Sun newspapers was elected as the new General- Secretary; Iyobosa Uwuegiaren Ph.D was elected as the Treasurer; Chinedu…

  Real Reason Why  Ganduje  Resigned As  APC National Chairman  Finally Revealed In a surprise move, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje , the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has resigned from his position, effective immediately.  The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Mr Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State, cited health reasons for his decision, stating that he needs to focus on his well-being. Mr Ganduje’s tenure as APC chairman has been marked by controversy and challenges. He was elected as the APC National Chairman in August 2023, amidst internal party conflicts. Prior to…

She died on Thursday, 26 June 2025, after a period of illness, according to a statement released by the Central Association of Nigerians in the United Kingdom (CANUK). Hauwa Yusuf was a respected figure in Nigerian media, known for her professionalism, poise, and excellence in journalism. During her time at NTA, she became a household name, delivering news with authority and gravitas. Born in Funtua, Katsina State, Hauwa Yusuf built a reputation for herself in the Nigerian media landscape, earning the respect of her peers and audiences alike. At the…

*Still on the Demolished Ikeja Property The legal counsel to Next Foods Limited, acting on the instruction of the company’s CEO, my younger brother, Ndibe Obi, has taken the matter to court over the Ikeja property that was unlawfully demolished after a trespasser misled the court into granting an unjust possession order. I have now been informed that the same trespasser, under the cover of night, is erecting a fence within the premises in an apparent attempt to divide the land into two. The secrecy and desperation surrounding this act…

…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,…

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  

…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,…

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…