Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have debunked reports claiming that the IPOB leader admitted to inciting the public to attack police officers, describing the reports as “misleading” and a “malicious misrepresentation” of court proceedings. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, in a brief statement shared via X (formerly Twitter), dismissed the viral claims. The viral publications that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu ‘admitted inciting public to attack police’ is misleading & highly prejudicial,” he stated. “The general public is hereby advised to draw no conclusions until…
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Robbers attack residents in Imo community, transfer money with POS
Residents of Umuagu community in Umuguma, the headquarters of Owerri West local government area of Imo state could not sleep Tuesday as more than 20 armed robbers with sophisticated weapons stormed the area. An indigene of the area, Akalazu, who witnessed the incident spoke to Blueprint correspondent, saying the men of the underworld came to the area around 3am and carted away people’s property, including vehicles. “They shot into the air severally and went from house to house, to force people to transfer money to them via POS machines even as they carted away…
Read MoreEzinihitte LGA Chairman -Nwachukwu Unveils First Phase, Agricultural Empowerment Program To Farmers
By Nkechi Ojukwu Hon. Nwachukwu Ambrose Chinedum (Chiaka Onye Onye 1), the Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area, has held an empowerment program for farmers in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA Area, to boost food Production. The Agricultural employment Provides farmers with special breed yam seedlings, cassava stems, and maize seeds to enhance food production,also farm materials aimed at supporting local farmers and improve their livelihood. Hon. Nwachukwu explained that the initiative was to align with Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma’s effort and good works in the state,…
Read MoreStop Undermining Peace Efforts By Creating Stumbling Blocks-INC President Warns FCT Minister
The president of Ijaw National Congress ( INC) Prof B. O OKABA has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his recent apology to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Wike had apologised following a walkout by women during an empowerment event in Port Harcourt, where the First Lady was represented by the wife of the Sole Administrator. Prof Okaba described the minister’s apology as unnecessary and misplaced. He strongly defended the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, saying the governor had no role in…
Read MoreI Am Pleased With Leadership Of Tinubu. I Married a Second Wife Under Him
A Nigerian man based in Katsina state has gotten social media users talking after stating that he is happy with the government of President Tinubu because it afforded him the opportunity to pick a second wife. While speaking to newsmen during President Tinubu’s visit to Katsina state over the weekend, the man said “Today feels like Eid celebration. I am here to catch a glimpse of Baba Tinubu. I am pleased with the leadership of Tinubu. I married a second wife under Tinubu. I boosted my business and my…
Read MoreCrisis Rocks Imopoly: Rector’s Son Allegedly Storms Disciplinary Panel Set Up By His Father
..Threatens to abduct, dismiss staff,as panel investigates Onyeme …ASUP:No one can Intimidate our members – There is palpable fear currently ravaging the Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma following the threat to abduct and whisk away a Lecturer in the institution, Collins Osuagwu by a young man who identified himself as the Rector’s third son. It was discovered that the Rector’s son had allegedly invaded the sitting of a panel set up by the school management, harassing and intimidating staff thereby creating panic in the institution last week. His actions…
Read MoreCSOs To Akpabio :Resign Following Returning officer’s conviction For Electoral Malpractice.
A coalition of 56 prominent Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), including CISLAC, SERAP, CITAD, BudgIT, and Amnesty International Nigeria, has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step down following the Court of Appeal’s affirmation of a conviction related to the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election. The Appeal Court sitting in Calabar upheld a three-year prison sentence against Professor Peter Ogban, the returning officer for the 2019 election, who was found guilty of manipulating results in favor of Akpabio, then a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a joint…
Read MoreTinubu Bans Importation Of Foreign Goods.
By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun . President Bola Tinubu has announced a ban on the importation of foreign goods that can be produced locally in Nigeria. The new directive, revealed after Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, aims to protect and promote Nigerian industries. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the policy, called the Renewed Hope Nigeria First Policy, is a major economic shift designed to support local content, reduce dependence on foreign products, and encourage job creation. President Tinubu has also placed strict conditions…
Read MoreIf North Could Join Hands To Harass GEJ A Southerner Out, South Will Team Up With Tinubu—Dr Saltlove
Dr. Rexkennedy Saltlove, a well-known human rights activist and public affairs commentator, has shared his views on key national issues, during an interview with THE SUN. Dr. Saltlove is the president and executive director of the Citizens Rights and Empowerment Advocacy Initiative (CREMA Initiative). In a recent conversation, he discussed the future of Nigerian politics, especially as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. He warned that the elections might be strongly influenced by religious and regional tensions. According to him, the current Muslim-Muslim ticket under President Bola Tinubu’s…
Read MoreEx Imo Speaker,Kk Nwagwu Joins 2027 Guber Race,Lines Out Plans
As a gubernatorial aspirant, I firmly believe that Imo State’s greatest mistake in 2027 would be to overlook my leadership. My administration’s cornerstone will be discouraging urban migration by creating opportunities and infrastructure in rural areas. *PROXIMITY TO THE CAPITAL* No part of Imo State will take more than 30 minutes to access the state capital, Owerri, by car. This underscores the strategic location of our capital city. *ADDRESSING CHALLENGES* As Governor, I’ll tackle insecurity, promote industrialization, enhance education, science, and technology, improve healthcare, agriculture, protect human rights, develop tourism,…
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