Disabled students often face both academic and emotional barriers in science classrooms. While adaptive technologies and inclusive pedagogy address structural access, the emotional climate of the classroom is equally critical. This article explores how teacher emotional intelligence (EQ) and inclusive leadership practices foster belonging, confidence, and resilience among disabled learners. Drawing from case study observations of science classrooms at New Mexico Highlands University outreach schools, the study demonstrates that emotionally intelligent teaching—through empathy, adaptability, and positive reinforcement—enables disabled students to engage more fully in scientific inquiry. The findings highlight the need for teacher preparation programs to integrate EQ training as a core competency for inclusive science education.
Science is a discipline that requires not only technical skills but also perseverance, resilience, and confidence. For disabled students, these requirements can amplify feelings of exclusion when educators fail to consider the emotional and psychological dimensions of learning. Traditional interventions often focus on technology and accommodations but neglect the equally important human dimension: the teacher’s ability to connect emotionally and lead inclusively.
Nelson Uloma Egondu
Emotional intelligence (EQ)—defined as the ability to perceive, manage, and respond to emotions in oneself and others—is increasingly recognized as a critical skill in education. For science educators, EQ is essential to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive environments where disabled students feel capable of contributing and excelling. This study argues that teacher EQ, combined with inclusive leadership, transforms science from a source of anxiety into a pathway of empowerment.
Literature Review
Existing research shows a strong link between teacher EQ and student engagement (Salovey & Mayer, 1990; Goleman, 1995). In science, disabled learners often face additional stress due to complex experiments and abstract content (Johnson, 2019). When teachers demonstrate empathy, adaptability, and effective communication, students report higher levels of persistence and trust. Inclusive leadership literature also supports the idea that emotionally intelligent leaders create belonging and equity (Brown & Cooper, 2021).
Despite this evidence, few studies specifically explore the role of EQ in supporting disabled students in science education. This article addresses that gap by proposing that emotional intelligence is not optional but central to inclusive science teaching and leadership.
Methodology
This research employed a qualitative case study at NMHU outreach schools.
Participants: 6 disabled students (2 with hearing impairments, 2 with dyslexia, 2 with visual impairments), 3 science teachers, and 2 paraprofessionals.
Data Collection: Classroom observations, semi-structured teacher interviews, and reflective student journals.
Focus: Identification of EQ practices: empathy, adaptability, communication, and emotional support.
Analysis: Thematic coding to identify patterns between teacher EQ practices and student empowerment outcomes.
Ethical approval and participant consent were obtained.
Results
The study revealed four significant outcomes:
Empathy Reduced Anxiety – Teachers who validated student challenges and efforts fostered higher engagement.
Communication Built Trust – Transparent instructions and open dialogue encouraged disabled students to ask questions and participate freely.
Emotional Support Increased Resilience – Students persisted with challenging labs when teachers emphasized effort and growth rather than just outcomes.
Discussion
The findings confirm that emotional intelligence is a driver of inclusion in science classrooms. Adaptive technology and accessible curriculum may open doors, but it is the emotionally intelligent teacher who ensures that students walk through them with confidence. By practicing inclusive leadership, educators can transform disabled learners from passive recipients of support into active participants in scientific inquiry.
This study also highlights the need for teacher preparation programs to integrate EQ training. Building emotionally intelligent educators will directly contribute to equity, not just in science but across all disciplines.
Conclusion
Science education for disabled students cannot rely solely on tools and accommodations. It must also be human-centered, shaped by educators who lead with empathy, adaptability, and inclusive leadership. Emotional intelligence transforms science into a subject where disabled students not only succeed but also thrive.
This study by Nelson Uloma Egondu demonstrates that teacher EQ is not an “extra” but a necessity for meaningful inclusion in science. The future of equitable science education lies in preparing emotionally intelligent educators who can empower every learner.
References
Brown, T., & Cooper, L. (2021). Inclusive Leadership in Education: Building Equity and Belonging. Routledge.
Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Bantam.
Johnson, R. (2019). Barriers in STEM for Disabled Students: An Emotional Perspective. Journal of Inclusive Education, 12(3), 233–247.
Salovey, P., & Mayer, J. D. (1990). Emotional Intelligence. Imagination, Cognition and Personality, 9(3), 185–21
Students with disabilities frequently encounter barriers in science education, limiting their opportunities for academic growth and professional advancement. This study explores how science can function as a tool for empowerment when paired with adaptive technology and teacher training in emotional intelligence. Using a qualitative case study design, the research examined eight disabled students, four science teachers, and two paraprofessionals in New Mexico Highlands University outreach schools. Data were collected through classroom observations, focus groups, and reflective journals. Results demonstrate that adaptive technology increased student independence, emotionally intelligent teaching enhanced participation, and inclusive group projects promoted leadership among disabled learners. The findings propose a new empowerment model that integrates science education, technology, and emotionally responsive pedagogy. This initiative moves beyond inclusion toward transformation, positioning disabled students as active leaders and innovators in science.
Science is often regarded as one of the most challenging disciplines due to its reliance on experimentation, memorization, and abstract reasoning. For disabled students, these challenges are magnified by systemic barriers such as inaccessible materials, insufficient teacher training, and limited resources. Despite these challenges, science has the potential to serve as a tool of empowerment—building confidence, problem-solving skills, and pathways for leadership.
This study introduces a new initiative: the integration of adaptive technology and teacher training in emotional intelligence within science classrooms. Unlike conventional approaches that merely provide access, this framework equips disabled students to lead, innovate, and thrive. The central research question is: How does inclusive science education, supported by technology and emotionally intelligent teaching, empower disabled students academically and socially?
Literature Review
Existing scholarship emphasizes the benefits of inclusive education, particularly when Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles are applied in science classrooms (Smith, 2021). Assistive technologies—such as tactile diagrams, auditory simulations, and digital lab tools—have been shown to reduce learning barriers (Brown & Lee, 2020). Furthermore, research highlights the significance of emotional intelligence in teaching, where empathy, adaptability, and active listening foster supportive environments (Johnson, 2022).
However, most studies treat these strategies separately. Few have proposed a comprehensive model that combines technology, pedagogy, and teacher emotional intelligence to create empowering science classrooms. This study addresses that gap by presenting a case study of disabled students engaged in science learning under this integrated approach.
Methodology
This research employed a qualitative case study design.
Participants: 8 disabled students (3 visually impaired, 3 with dyslexia, 2 with hearing challenges), 4 science teachers, and 2 paraprofessionals.
Setting: Outreach schools associated with New Mexico Highlands University.
Tools: Adaptive science kits (3D-printed tactile models, auditory lab simulations), modified assessments, and emotional intelligence workshops for teachers.
Data Collection: Classroom observations, semi-structured teacher interviews, student focus groups, and reflective journals.
Analysis: Thematic coding to identify empowerment outcomes such as confidence, participation, and leadership.
Ethical clearance was obtained through informed consent from students, guardians, and participating educators.
Results
Three key themes emerged:
Empowerment Through Technology
Students using tactile and auditory tools demonstrated greater independence in experiments.
One visually impaired student successfully led a group project using 3D-printed models.
Confidence Through Emotional Intelligence in Teaching
Teachers who incorporated empathetic feedback and adaptive assessments observed increased classroom participation.
Students reported reduced anxiety and stronger motivation to engage in science activities.
Leadership Through Collaboration
Disabled students became active contributors and leaders in group-based science projects.
Peers recognized their input, reinforcing self-worth and agency.
Discussion
Findings confirm that science can serve as a tool for empowerment when inclusive strategies are intentionally applied. Adaptive technology addressed access barriers, while emotionally intelligent teaching created safe spaces for risk-taking and exploration. Importantly, group-based science activities enabled disabled students to demonstrate leadership and innovation.
This integrated approach proposes a new empowerment model in science education—one that shifts focus from accommodation to transformation. Rather than merely including disabled students, it equips them with agency to shape their own learning and contribute to scientific inquiry.
Limitations include the small sample size and the short duration of observation. Future studies should replicate this model in diverse educational settings and measure long-term academic and social outcomes.
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that science, when taught inclusively, can function as a transformative tool of empowerment for disabled students. The integration of adaptive technology, emotionally intelligent teaching, and collaborative learning not only improves academic outcomes but also fosters confidence and leadership.
The findings call on policymakers, school leaders, and educators to adopt this model as a framework for inclusive science education. Empowering disabled students in science is not merely a matter of equity—it is an investment in future innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders.
References
Brown, P., & Lee, A. (2020). Assistive Technology in STEM Education: Expanding Access for Students with Disabilities. International Journal of Inclusive Pedagogy, 14(2), 55–72.
Johnson, M. (2022). Emotional Intelligence in the Science Classroom: Teacher Strategies for Inclusive Practice. Journal of Educational Leadership, 19(1), 77–94.
Smith, R. (2021). Universal Design for Learning in Science Education. Springer.
Disabled students face persistent inequities in science education, ranging from inaccessible curriculum materials to limited teacher preparedness. This article examines how science can serve as a pathway to inclusion when teaching strategies, adaptive resources, and collaborative classroom practices are intentionally designed for equity. Using case study data from inclusive science classrooms in New Mexico Highlands University outreach schools, the study highlights the roles of differentiated instruction, peer collaboration, and culturally responsive pedagogy in bridging learning gaps. Findings suggest that inclusive science not only enhances academic outcomes but also fosters belonging, resilience, and participation among disabled learners.
While inclusion has become a guiding principle in modern education, science classrooms often lag behind in implementing equitable strategies for disabled learners. Rigid lab requirements, abstract content, and inaccessible teaching materials contribute to exclusion. Yet, science is also uniquely positioned to model collaboration, experimentation, and creative problem-solving. This paper argues that science can become a pathway to inclusion if educators adopt strategies that intentionally bridge learning gaps.
Literature Review
Equity and Inclusion: UNESCO and U.S. Department of Education policies on inclusive education.
Science as Inclusive Practice: Studies showing how inquiry-based and collaborative learning support diverse learners (Brown, 2019).
Barriers: Lack of assistive materials, teacher training gaps, standardized testing pressures (Johnson & Rivera, 2020).
Best Practices Emerging: Differentiated instruction, peer tutoring, culturally responsive pedagogy.
Gap: While empowerment models exist, there is little focus on science as a tool for belonging and community inclusion.
Data Collection: Interviews, observation, assessment results.
Analysis: Triangulation of qualitative and quantitative data.
Results
Accessibility Increases Participation – Modified labs allowed full participation in experiments.
Collaboration Strengthens Inclusion – Peer-learning groups gave disabled students equal voices in problem-solving.
Teacher Adaptation Bridges Gaps – Teachers who used differentiated assessments observed better engagement and test performance.
Discussion
Findings suggest that inclusion in science requires both structural access and cultural belonging. Unlike traditional accommodation models, this study emphasizes collaboration and shared responsibility as tools for inclusion. Inclusion was not just about “helping” disabled students—it was about reframing classrooms as shared spaces of discovery.
Conclusion
Science, when taught inclusively, becomes a pathway for bridging gaps that exclude disabled learners. This study calls on educators, policymakers, and institutions to invest in accessible resources, teacher training, and collaborative practices. In doing so, science education can become a model for how schools can cultivate belonging, resilience, and equity for all students.
References
Brown, L. (2019). Inquiry-Based Learning for Inclusive Science Classrooms. Journal of Science Education, 41(2), 123–138.
Johnson, T., & Rivera, M. (2020). Barriers and Bridges: Inclusive Pedagogy in STEM. International Review of Education, 66(3), 331–349.
UNESCO (2017). A Guide for Ensuring Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education. Paris: UNESCO Publishing.
By Ihunna Nwachukwu, Newscaster with Imo Broadcasting Corporation, Orient FM/TV, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Nelson Uloma Egondu exemplifies the true spirit of leadership rooted not in self-aggrandizement but in a deep commitment to mentoring, guiding, and shaping young people for a safer and brighter future. She believes that today’s youth are the leaders of tomorrow, and her life has been a testimony to this conviction.
From her early years in primary and secondary school through her studies at Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Nelson demonstrated a remarkable willingness both to lead and to be led. She understood early that great leaders are first great followers, and she consistently modeled this truth by living out the principle that “actions speak louder than words.”
Nelson Uloma Egondu
Qualities that Define Her Leadership
What distinguishes Nelson is her discerning and reflective disposition. Mentally alert, quick to observe, and deeply thoughtful, she inspires her students and mentees to be equally observant and intentional in their pursuits. Her leadership is anchored in humility and honesty, values she demonstrates whether at home, in the community, in church, or in professional settings. Her watchword is integrity, and she treats everyone with respect and fairness.
Resilience in a Changing World
In today’s world, where values and principles are often stretched to breaking points, Nelson stands out as one who refuses to yield to pressure or compromise. Her resilience echoes the wisdom expressed by Lucy Swindoll in “Wide My World, Narrow My Bed”—that knowledge is an indispensable tool enabling us to accomplish tasks, fight battles, open doors, gain confidence, make sound decisions, and move forward. Nelson embodies this truth. She regards knowledge not as a substitute but as an incomparable tool that equips individuals to find their unique niche in life and to excel with efficiency and effectiveness.
A Lasting Legacy
Nelson’s continuing impact is evident through her mentorship and guidance. Her advice to all remains consistent: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it well to benefit our world.” This philosophy encapsulates her journey as a leader, teacher, and role model whose influence extends beyond personal achievement to touch lives and inspire communities.
The history of Nigeria corporate governance environment before and after Independence in 1960 is always embellished in power struggles significantly achieved through coming together of people of political like- minds across lengths and breaths of Nigeria geographical territory.
This coming together of diverse groups of people is better described as coalition. Political party from simplistic definition is assemblage of people who have common goal of winning political positions for governance administration of their people. Democracy of this contemporary era was copied from ancient Greek where free adults come together to appoint leaders over them and group of people from them to be representatives in decisions making in the City square.
This form of governance has received global acceptance as best form of governance. It is what Abraham Lincoln described as government of the people from the people and to be people. In Nigeria, the leading political parties that navigated national discourse from Independence to first military coup in 1966 were the NPC, NCNC, & AG.
Two of these leading parties always joined forces together in coalition to form a simple majority in the parliament that becomes a government because the country was under Parliamentary democratic governance as was practice in Britain Nigeria colonialist. Nigeria was in Parliamentary democratic governance from Independence to 1966 when first Republic was ousted by military coup. From 1966 to 1979 military administration held sway abolished civil rule and civil engagements. The 1979 civil rule was a departure from parliamentary democratic governance because it was rooted in Presidential democracy meaning that the President has combined powers of Head of State and Head of Government.
The same power structure subsisting in USA. However, the power struggle among political players remained tensed, as game of number and majority votes earned by a candidate significantly determine declaration of an election winner and returned elected for executive and legislative positions in governments of Nigeria. The same political atmosphere of coalition rekindled itself among six major political parties. The case of Presidential governance made it clear through legal interpretation that a winner must be declared by the electoral umpire when the candidate has scored highest number of valid votes casted and have 2\3 lead in 36 States of the Federation and FCT Abuja for the president.
Highest number of valid votes casted and secured 2\3 lead in the local government areas of a State for Governors. Therefore for a politician cum a candidate in election such as presidential or gubernatorial elections to come out victorious he must work together with people across the breathe of the country to seek, secure and defend these votes casted for him. These coalition of people must be trusted from political Wards, Local Government and State capital dedicated for this service. This was the nature of governance politicking the presidential system induced into Nigeria unlike the parliamentary governance with leaders were limited to seek for votes from their respective representatives constituencies later through collegians system elect the Head of Government.
However, the Second Republic was ousted in December 31st 1983 by the military which governed from 1983 to 1999 with brief inconclusive civilian rule in 1992-1993 under Chief Shenikon as Interim Government. The death of Abacha paved way for General Abubakar to hold short transition government of eleven months and handed over to the civilian Government of President Obasanjo of the Peoples Democratic Party on 29th May, 1999. Since the return of fourth Republic in 1999, the same political scenarios have double its degrees of politicking in Nigeria. The main political parties since 1999 includes: Alliance for Democracy -AD, All Peoples Party-APP and Peoples Democratic Party- PDP. These were platforms for seeking people’s mandate to secure victory that form government. The Peoples Democratic Party- PDP won the inaugural presidential election.
The Peoples Democratic Party The origin and formation of the Peoples Democractic Party is still clear in the memory of many Nigerians. A group of eminent Personalities of 34 called G34 under the leadership of former Vice President Sir Alex Ekwueme went to then Head of State, General Abacha to demand for genuine and short term transition to get a credible civil rule rather than what was observed in Babanginda transition few years.
They discouraged him(Abacha) from self transition from military to civil leadership. This group of eminent personalities later transmuted to full political party in 1998 when Abacha died on 8th June 1998 and Chief MKO Abiola demised a month after. This coalition of elites made up of most powerful individuals metamorphosed from G34 to a political party called peoples Democratic Party. Other founding fathers and members were Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Chief Edwin Umezuoke, General Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Jim Nwobodo, Chief Onoh, Chief Bananas Gemade, Chief Olawoyin, Alhaji Abubakar Rimi, Dr. Chuka Okadigbo, Bar Humphrey Anumudu, Chief Olusola Saraki father of Bukola Saraki, Chief Joseph Anene, Alhaji Adamu Ciroma, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia, Chief Rochas Okorocha, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu and others.
The founding members of PDP comprised a coalition of ruling Elites across the country from the North to South who forged common position on National issues in various consultative, constituent and legislative assemblies under various military regime between 1990 & 1998. They are conservatives – Right wing of the political spectrum i.e the Democrats. Therefore it is right and apt to state that PDP is foremost coalition party emerged before and after 1999 return to democracy in Nigeria. The party reigned between 1999 and 2015, the party has produced three presidents: Obasanjo, Yar’dua and Jonathan. At inception, the Party gave Nigeria good governance through consensus politics, apt decision making, collective bargaining and sacrifices. One of those moments was in its first national convention in Jos to pick Presidential flag bearer.
After a consensus candidature in the person of General Obansanjo Rtd, Sir Alex Ekwueme, the founding leader was approached to stepdown for Obansanjo for dual purposes;
(1). To appease the South West and bring them back to national politics due to death of Abiola.
(2). To install a first class military leader with good integrity to stop military incursion in the future and to lay good foundations for stable civil rule in Nigeria. Sir Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme agreed to sacrifice his precious chance to become president to Obansanjo. The candidature of Obansanjo received wild reception and won the election. The choice was apt and justifiable considering his track developmental transformational governance witnessed in his tenor. He was only President that left $63 billion in the treasury, secured IMF/ Paris Club debit rescheduling after payment of $30 billion to exit the country from the Bretton Wood Institution and other landmark reforms.
However, PDP lost of political power at the Centre was an implosion among the successor members in the coalition handling of the death of ex president Musa Yar dua in office in 2010. The Northern Elites wanted a consensus choice of another northerner to replace the demise president and complete his remaining tenor. This arrangement did not alligned with the Consititutional provision on the subject matter, rather the grand law stipulated that the Vice President takes over when his Master is incapacitated in health or death. The consititution was widely followed through the doctrine of Necessity in the National Assembly.
The then Vice President Dr Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as the President to complete remaining tenure of his Principal. He went further to vie for and won 2011 election. However, his re-election bid four years after received discordant tones, his reign in power beyond 2015 was viewed as creating political inbalance in regional equation between North and South. The reign beyond 2015 will be voilation of eight years maximum two tenors expect of President as enshrined in the consititution. It becomes so clear that his re election struggle met brick wall and did not survived.
PDP could not imploded if the then president allowed his ambition beyond 2015. The second term election of Presidency for Dr. Jonathan sparked disallignments from most coalition members in Party that necessitated decamping to new coalition in making. The second reason for the party collapse to another coalition is corruption and money bags politics. The former Central Bank of Nigeria- the CBN and the Emir of Kano accused the then Government of corruption and high cost of governance especially in the two arms of government cross Federal and States. He stated that the government at the centre could not account for over $22 billion from NNPC and 2/3 of Nations revenue is used in servicing elected officials in government across spectrum at the detriment of the citizens. This growing concerns was fully exploited by the new coalition- the All Progressive Congress-APC to defeat the PDP that claimed to rule Nigeria for the next sixty years. This dream boast abruptly ended in 2015 after sixteen years in reign. The All Progressive Congress – APC The disintegration of some founding coalition members of the Peoples Democractic Party especially in the North against re election of Dr Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 was fully harnessed by some major political oppositions. In 2012, the then leader of Action Congress – AC from the Alliance for Democracy by 2010 became Action Congress of Nigeria under Bola Tibunu former Lagos State Governor met with the then leader of Congress for Progressive Change – CPC Maj. Gen Mohammed Buhari at the burial condolence of the latter first daughter discussed the Coalition. At the final formation of the APC, these political coalitions registered their presence:
All Nigeria Peoples Party – ANPP led by Dr. Ogbonna Onu.
2.Action Congress of Nigeria – ACN led by Bola Tibunu.
3.Congress for Progressive Change -CPC led by Mohammed Buhari.
Fraction of All Progressive Grand Alliance – APGA led Rochas Okoroacha.
The nPDP led by Bukola Saraki. Other members of the Coalition include: Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, Fayemi.
In the political landscape, the entire structures of political organizations and groups are crumbling to One Party State. Under the reigns of the APC from 2015 to 2025, the change mantra were negative change, many broken promises, increasing hunger and suffering due to subsidies removals from petroleum and electricity, impart from foriegn exchange floating against local currency and regular heavy borrowings. Other factors are crisis inducements in other leading opposition parties to ensure APC remained only potion for people seeking elective post and electorates ahead of next general election, judiciary manipulation.
These socio-economic insecurities and other infractions of the Ruling Party and their Government motivated yet another coalition into existence. So on the 2nd of June, 2025 a new Coalition emerged named African Democratic Congress – ADC with sole mandate to stop Bola Tibunu from actualizing his return to Aso Villa in 2027, rescue Nigeria from One Party State and revamp the Nation-State from failed State. African Democratic Congress – ADC Though the party was in existence under the founding Chairman – Chief Raph Nwosu. It was formed about two decades ago. Its presidential candidate in the 2023 general election was Dumebi Kachukwu. The entire National Working Committee under Raph Nwosu agreed to the coalition demand stepped down for the Interim management to oversee the take off of the party.
The coalition leading members include (1). Alhaji Atiku Abubakar the presidential candidate of PDP in 2023 general election (2). H.E Peter Obi presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general election. (3). H.E Rotimi Amaechi, Ex Governor River State and former Transportation Minister (4) H. E. Mallam. El Rufia Former Governor Kaduna State (5). Chief Emeka Ihedioha Former Governor, Imo State and host of others. At the inuaguaral meeting in Abuja the ADC National Working Committee under Mr. Raph Nwosu was dissolved and new Intermin management emerged as follows:
(1). David Mark the Interim Chairman from PDP,
(2). Rauf Arogbogosola Interim Secretary -APC,
(3). Mr. Bolaji Abdullahali the Interim Publicity Secretary APC.
The ADC coalition become a strong alternative platform put forward to raised hope of challenging and remove the ruling APC, reshape the ailing political landscape of One Party State and change the current socio-economic narratives in the country. Though, the Coalition seek to register a political party called African Democractic Alliance -ADA, the national electoral body-INEC has denied its registration, so the ADC became the platform to actualize this quest. The coalition has received mixed attention across party lines and from across spectrum of the Nigeria society.
Since it’s emergence June 2025, indeed the political landscape have received new atmosphere. While the ruling party and presidency have tagged it a sojourners of old wood politicians with no political relevance and will soon demise. The Coalition is fast attracting membership across the country. Many top politicans from APC, PDP, NNPP, SDP and LP have seek membership of the party in their various State levels.
Days ahead promises to unveil dynaminism of politicking ahead of release of electoral timetable for political activities leading to 2027 general election by INEC. This will determine survivability of ADC coalition. However, the sterling question in the minds of many Nigerians especially well meaning people is “this ADC a truly coalition with difference to be trusted for the rescue mission for Nigerians or are they another new container bearing old cargoes”? The ADC should by all moral, processes and procedures prove to Nigerians and all other doubting Thomases that they have come to effect positive changes, capable to offer Nigerians good governance they yearned for. They are not Party for business as usual seen in the last two decade within leading parties in the land APC-DPD. The ADC coalition leadership under Sir David Mark a disciplined and respected Nigerian in his military and civil service, the longest serviced and peaceful reigned Senate president of Nigeria have to bring to bear his seasoned wealth of knowledge to stir this coalition to glory. The ADC coalition must be weary of the following pitfalls of other parties that tested power in Nigeria.
These pitfalls are politics of tribalism, politics of money bags, mediocrities of stomach infrastructure, prai singing and many more.
The Politics of Tribalism Ethnic and Religious Bigotry: These vices of tribalism or nepotistic politicking have several negative effects on governance system and makes the country ungovernable. The moral and behavioral tendencies to see Nigeria first the from viewpoint of tribal linings rather than nationalist view of entire country have posed grave challenge to the integration and unification of the country. Some groups of people in Nigeria sees themselves as superior others second class or third class is direct effects of tribalism and not be uprooted from mental of Nigerians.
The ethnicity rivalries in the country especially in the governance cycle is another effects of no m ethnic bigotry. The success of failure of many governments are first ascribed to their root to ethnic groups they comes from. This sentiments must be erased from the mindframe of ADC. The watchword of the coalition should be ” Nigeria first” must be central to whatever they do. The Nigeria as geographical entity must be habitable in good condition first ( any threats or harm to any part is threats or harm to entire the whole).
It is on this note that Nigerians must come to terms that any tribal crisis any where in Nigeria territory whether Fulani/ Hausa/ Nupe or Tiv etc in the North or Yoruba/Igbo/ Efiki/ Ijaw etc in the South all happened to entire Nigeria territory. Nigerians hailed from Bayelsa to Borno or Lagos to Zamfara are the same people before God the Creator and men local and international. The politics of tribalistic sentiments should be resisted by ADC.
Politics of Money Bags. The biggest monster in the Nigeria political, socio-economic landscape is the money bags syndrome. It should be completely shunned by the ADC if they desired to bring long lasting change in the polity. The inaugural conventions and parties primaries conducted in Nigeria before the birth of 1999 democracy should serve as reference point to them. They weredone without money politics across the leading Political Parties.
It was a consensus choices to microzone the presidential candidate to South West to resolve Political stalemate to region as result of death of MKO Abiola the winner of 1993 presidential election. While PDP fielded Chief Obasanjo who was not founding member of the party but meet critical needs of the country was offered the position to contest, sacrifices and concessions were made but not on monetary exchange. President Obasanjo surpassed all expectations from the party and Nigerians. The All People’s Party -APP fielded a seasoned Economist, Technocrat and Federal Minister, Chief Olusola Falaye.
That was a generation of elites that saw the need for transformational leadership. However, since the money bags politics took over the forefront of governance leadership and administration in the last two decades in party politics of selection of candidates based on highest bidders to political leaders(godfathers) and the same bids to electoral umpire. The money bags syndrome persists in polling centers through agents of candidates in the vote for cash trade from electorates. The electoral system and governance administration in Nigeria have becomes transactional system where the biggest deep pockets emerged victorious.
Since this system came to be have the system prospered the people? Have Nigerians received social security development from their leaders? The answer is capital no. The money politics has devalued the entire Nigeria system, degrade our social and mental framework and have rubbished our justice system. Money politicking has robbed citizens especially the poor and vulnerable many privileges from employment to unemployement, from social amenities and basic necessities of life to abject poverty, hunger, famine and emmigration sprees.
The Elites have become instable and always want more money without any means except through politics. Nigerians who have one million want to get one billion naira next moment, one billion want one trillion next through politics thereby those in public office turned their office to money making means without dignity of labour. This phenomenon has put in place not only money bags but godfathers in the system.
The lawlessness in the polity is a product of money bags politics. When godfathers enthroned less dignified person it gives foolish leadership, he display fragrant foolishness in destruction of rules of law and sees himself above the law. What of economic and financial abuse in the economy?. The first interest of leaders that emerged from money bags is to recover all money spent in the course of elections. He will engage in contract racketing, cost inflation and kick back etc. Money bags bring business transactions into governance instead of professionalism. It is brain behind several elephant and abandoned projects. The appointments in public service and institutions are not felt out, to appoint heads of public agencies and institutions the applicants are required to pay hundreds of million to top government officials to secure his appointment.
He is expected to fund the godfathers affluence through their institutions funds. In the like manner, these heads of public agencies and institutions recover their money through employment racketing from job seekers. The cycle of vices from money bags politics keep derailing development objectives, make politicians offer broken promises to the people while in the office. The list is endless of havocs money bags politics has inflicted to this country. Therefore, ADC must holistically rejected money bags politics. ADC leaders must learn from the experiences of the founding fathers of Peoples Democratic Party in 1998/1999. The coalition leaders must eschewed everything that could induced them into money bags politics and focused on how to ” better Nigeria”. They traded good negotiation, sacrifices to bring best brain who was non founding member to power. The same manner, Obasanjo Government discovered best brains from around the world such Dr Mrs Ngozi Iwuaka, Dr. Mrs Oby Ezekwesiri, Prof Charles Soludo Late Prof Dora Akunyili and others.
The challenges before African Democratic Party- ADC is huge, bigger in magnitude than 1999 era when it was to stop military reign. Today, Nigeria are now hungry more than ever, economic woes bare damping, Nigeria hopes of good living are mirage, poverty and famine is festering because more Nigerians have no access to employment, many corporate global entities are relocating from the country due to harsh Government policies.
The insecurities socio- economic induced in the country is draining private assets through payment for ransoms in terms of kidnapping, etc. Nigerians are poorer now in the history of the country. Twenty six years after democractic governance in place in Nigeria, Nigerians are now poverty ridden people, insecured, and more hungry. Therefore, if ADC is place to offer difference positive politics, they must come together with mindsets to trade negotiations and sacrifices that will have ways for compentents, capacities and professional hands to take the driving seat of the national governance system once again to stir Nigeria nation away from nepotism, tribalism, money bags and hungry nation to respectful league of nation where wealth creations are for common man. Peoples oriented development thriving through making use of abundant natural and human resources available in our Land. ADC will receive overhelming Nigerians support when they are indeed poised to serve Nigeria national interest of rebuilding this battered country from the mess of APC coalition plunged this country into. Arise, Nigerians arise. It is time to fight this war of survival. God bless ADC, God bless Nigerians Good blesb!s Federal Republic of Nigeria.
It’s no secret that women make up the majority of any society’s population from all ramifications or criteria of concerns.
The form the highest number of associations—be it in firms, organizations, political parties, religious bodies, age grades, institutions, professional unions, and more. Yet, sadly, this overwhelming majority often does not translate into support for one another, especially when it truly matters, as they are good vessels of “Bring Him Down” narratives across boards.
It is quite regrettable that while a good number of women clamour for women’s rights, and affirmative positions in society, and politics to change some ugly narratives per se; it is only a few who stand up for their course (vision) and mission when the chips are down, even when it critically concerns them as a whole or individually.
In the foregoing, take Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a case study. A courageous woman who has not only made Nigerian women proud in politics but has also worked diligently and tirelessly for the progress of her constituency and for the empowerment of women. Despite all this, when she found herself in a face-off with the Senate President—one that revealed deep-rooted issues of fairness and gender dynamics—only a handful of women spoke up for her. Even fellow female politicians and activists were largely silent. What more could have happened if she was not bravely forged, enlightened, and supported by her husband? What would have been case if she had entered such somewhat battlefield with lip support from her gender, only to be abandoned in the middle of confronting their fears? Your answers and guesses are a good as mine. Just imagine leading an army to a battlefield, only to be disappointed on looking back that the soldiers had long retreated, curling back into their shells; leaving you to the pathetic mercy of the enemy and his camp. It is that bad and ugly.
Shamefully, despite a court ruling in her favour, the National Assembly has refused to recall her. Where are the voices of our women? Where is the outrage? Only a few bold persons, like Aisha Yesufu, have dared to say “enough is enough.” What a country!!!. No wonder the system keeps the poor poorer, ensuring they have no voice or will of their own.
Senator Natasha’s ordeal is a wake-up call to all Nigerian women, especially those in politics. Stop expecting men to hand you space or quota—it may never happen. Instead, support one another, lift each other, defend your own. Do not allow yourselves to be used as tools against your fellow women.
It’s time to wise up. The power is in unity.
Do you think women are their own worst enemies in politics and leadership?
The broad-based stakeholders final validation workshop for Nigerias draft national blue economy strategy is set to be held in Abuja, the nations capital, from October 14 to 16, 2024.
This was contained in a statement by the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources, yesterday.
According to the statement, with funding from the Kingdom of Norway, the workshop brings together important players to verify the plan and promote long-term growth and development in Nigeria by making use of the countrys abundant maritime resources.
It added that among the topics to be discussed would include sustainable energy, governance, blue tourism, fisheries, and shipping.
The statement partly read, Welcome remarks will be provided by Mr Georges Asseko from the African Union on the first day, followed by opening statements by Mr Obinna Anozie and the Hon. Minister in charge of the Blue Economy in Nigeria, Gboyega Oyetola. This session introduces the workshop, its goals, and the significance of the Blue Economy in Nigeria. It sets the stage for the rest of the day.
Proceeding with Dr Patrick Karanis overview of the Africa Blue Economy Strategy, the technical talks will follow. The expert then lays out the next steps for implementing the Blue Economy Strategy that Nigeria has drafted. Participants then divide into smaller groups to focus on certain topics, such as sustainable energy, governance, blue tourism, fisheries, and shipping, following a period of group discussion and photographic opportunities.
Group reviews of the proposed strategys implementation plan will carry over into the second day. Sustainable ecosystems, creative funding, and good governance are just a few of the areas that undergo in-depth evaluation by participants. Participation in the strategy and cross-sectoral collaboration is fostered through open dialogue in which rapporteurs from each group present their results.
As the event draws to a close, the National Blue Economy Strategy, its implementation plan, and the governance coordination mechanism are likely to be presented by the Director or Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. Last but not least, the workshop will end with a communique adoption, strategy validation, and concluding discussions, all of which will lay the groundwork for the future of Nigerias Blue Economy.
36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist based in the United States, Dr. Ikenna Erinne committed suicide after losing a prolonged contentious divorce and custody battle with his unidentified ex-wife and being ordered to pay US$15,000 in monthly child support, with restricted access to his children.
He shot himself on Sunday, 26 January 2025.
The court’s verdict is said to have placed a severe financial burden on Erinne, who it is reported had spent thousands of dollars in legal fees and even lost his medical license due to the case.
Ikenna is described as having been a compassionate healer and devoted family man.
Survived by his children, Ugonna and Munachi, his parents, Engr. Chris and Mrs. Chinwe Erinne, and his siblings, Chuks, Onyi, Kenny, and Gechi, the late Ikenna will be buried on 3 February 2025 in Elkridge, Maryland, USA.
As CP Aboki Danjuma Intensifies crime-fighting operations
The Imo State Police Command has recorded another operational success in its ongoing efforts to curb crime in the state. On 7th February 2025, at about 0400hrs, operatives of Owerri Area Command Police Headquarters, while on convoy patrol along Warehouse Roundabout, sighted two persons on a motorcycle carrying three large bags. On seeing the police team, they sped off toward Royce Road, Owerri. The officers gave them a chase, forcing them to abandon the motorcycle and escape through a small canal.
Arms and ammunitions recovered
The operatives recovered the abandoned Bazar motorcycle and three bags suspected to contain stolen items. A search revealed seven MP-3 Bluetooth big speakers, eighty-six Hytel phones, one new touchlight, seventeen flash drives, nine fairly used phones, one USB cord, one HP laptop, one burglary cutter, one pack of boxer shorts, three packs of singlets, and seventeen new power banks. The items were taken to the station for investigation. Residents who lost any of these items to theft are advised to visit the Area Command, Owerri, with valid proof of ownership for collection.
In a different development, operatives of Nekede Divisional Headquarters, while on routine patrol along Sugar Island Lodge, at Poly Back Gate, Nekede, at about 0045hrs on 10th February 2025, intercepted a 23-year-old man, Nwosu Chibueze Anthony, of Akokwa in Ideato North LGA, Imo State, in possession of a locally fabricated shotgun. Upon interrogation, he confessed to being a member of the Black Axe Confraternity, a dreaded cult group. The suspect has been transferred to the Anti-Cult Unit for detailed investigation and will face prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Command has intensified its proactive measures to rid the state of criminal elements. The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has directed all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and tactical units to maintain aggressive patrols, surveillance, and intelligence-driven operations across the state.
CP Aboki Danjuma urged residents to remain vigilant, cooperate with security agencies, and report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station or via 08034773600, 08148024755, 08160087155. Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing robbery suspects and dismantle any criminal network linked to them.
DSP OKOYE HENRY, anipr Police Public Relations Officer Imo State Command
I hope we learn vital lessons from the ongoing altercations between Dele Momodu and Chief Wike.
Truth is, but for the fact that political fortune smiled and still smiles on Wike, he might not qualify as a Personal Assistant to Dele Momodu.
Dele has got some things going for him outside of politics. He has built a worldwide brand, that he created from the scratch. Wike hasn’t built anything. We may not be able to trace any One Million Naira made by Wike outside of politics. I am yet to be informed of any major litigation that Wike won as a lawyer for any client he retains.
It speaks to the pettiness of Wike that he could record his guest eating in his house. There is no amount of food that Wike could have served Dele Momodu, unarguably, from Rivers State government money, that Dele couldn’t afford, 1000 times over, from his personal pocket.
Dele & Wike
When a friend eats in your house, it shows good faith. That is what Chinua Achebe meant when he wrote; “ “A man who calls his kinsmen to a feast does not do so to save them from starving. They all have food in their own homes. When we gather together in the moonlit village ground it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own compound. We come together because it is good for kinsmen to do so”.
Wike’s makes himself and untrustworthy blackmailer by sharing a video of his good times with his friend. A video that Dele obviously didn’t know exists. It is different from Dele’s picture of bags of gifts he shared with Wike, even while the latter was serving as a governor. That picture was already public and was taken with the knowledge of Wike. Dele shared it in defence of himself after Wike went on national TV to impugn him as a hungry man who always came to Port-Harcourt to beg for money. Obviously, Dele has been around and playing in the big leagues before Wike came from the motor park to government house.
Dele did not go to Rivers for food, he went to see a friend, and maybe, a client, in Wike. If Wike paid Dele for the services he rendered to him in burnishing his image and the image of the Rivers government, it wasn’t a favour, it was a payment for work done. It is only half-baked literates and self-conceited dimwits who try to demean professionals merely because they patronised them at some point.
One vital lesson we must take home from these ongoing exchanges involving Wike and his estranged associates, including, Dele, is that he never really believes in friendship or genuine political association based on ideals. It is obvious that Wike keeps receipts of even the smallest interactions and transactions while the going was good, with the aim of using the same against these individuals when the going goes sour. It is left to President Tinubu and those close to him to know how much to trust him.
Political associations can go sour and former allies can become sworn rivals. Criticisms may get fiery and exchanges can be in bare knuckles. However, gentlemen don’t discuss what was shared in private and confidence just to malign. You can criticize your former political friends and bosses, but it will only be necessary to share private dealings if they are the first to bring such issues to the public, and probably misrepresent your part in the deal. But, coming out to sing about the things you shared and discussed with people in public, without provocation, marks you as a petty, immature and unreliable.
Dele Momodu should understand the principle of getting into a fight with a pig. He knows that a pig relishes dirt and would gladly swim in the mud. So, if he wants to continue on these exchanges, he must be ready to play dirty. Wike should be taught that he does not have the monopoly of irresponsibility and pettiness.
I will sign off by reminding us that Wike is not a member of my Party, the APC. He is a contamination from the PDP. Even though he works with our Party, he hasn’t hidden his intent on destroying our Party by engineering discontent within the Party and administration. He has made more enemies for the President than friends and most of the troubles we will have to contend with in the 2027 elections should be blamed on him.
The Case of Mama Boko Haram and Nigeria’s Selective Accountability
The recent conviction of Mama Boko Haram, who was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for defrauding a vulnerable individual of ₦11 million, has stirred a mix of applause and concern across the country.
On the surface, her sentencing is a welcome development. In a country where fraud and corruption often go unpunished, it sends a strong message that wrongdoing has consequences. It may serve as a deterrent to others who seek to defraud, exploit, or manipulate for personal gain.
However, a deeper look at the situation reveals a troubling reality.
What about the politicians and public officials who have looted billions of naira from the public treasury? What of those who embezzled pension funds meant for the elderly, subsidy allocations meant to ease the burden on ordinary citizens, and even educational funds like those from JAMB? Many of these individuals still walk freely, enjoying political appointments, contesting elections, or retiring in luxury.
This glaring contrast points to a long-standing issue in Nigeria: selective justice.
Justice Must Be Blind—Not Selective
True justice is supposed to be blind to power, wealth, and social status. But in Nigeria, it too often wears a lens that sees only the weak and powerless. Swift justice is meted out to the poor or less connected, while the rich and politically influential enjoy endless trials, technical acquittals, or complete lack of prosecution.
This dual standard does not only undermine the integrity of our legal system—it also erodes public trust. When citizens see a small-time offender jailed while billion-naira looters roam free, they begin to believe the law is not for everyone.
Symbolic Victories Are Not Enough
Mama Boko Haram’s conviction may look like a win for the justice system, but it rings hollow if the bigger thieves remain untouched. Anti-corruption efforts must go beyond token arrests and media trials.
The truth is simple: justice that is not consistent is not justice at all.
If we are truly committed to fighting corruption and restoring order, justice in Nigeria must be:
Impartial – not influenced by status or political party,
Timely – not dragged out for years without conclusion,
Complete – not stopping at soft targets.
Time to Demand Systemic Reforms
We, the people, must stop celebrating isolated cases and start demanding structural change. We need:
Independent judicial processes, free from political interference.
Reform of plea bargaining laws, which are often abused by powerful criminals.
Real-time prosecution of political looters, not just after they fall out of favor.
The media, civil society, youth groups, and religious institutions must rise to insist on equal justice and true accountability.
Final Thought
The question remains: Are we truly fighting corruption, or just punishing the powerless while the powerful are protected?
Until justice in Nigeria becomes blind, bold, and balanced, stories like Mama Boko Haram’s will only continue to serve as distractions—not solutions.
“In 2011, I won an election clean and clear, but there was a civilian coup,” he postulated.
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke 16-JUNE-2025
Former Governor of Imo State, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim, has made a startling revelation about his personal struggles following a whirlwind of political and social controversies in 2011. Speaking candidly during an interactive session with youths in Owerri, the state capital, Ohakim recounted how a fabricated scandal nearly drove him to take his own life.
According to the former governor, the false allegation that he physically assaulted a Catholic priest deeply affected his mental health and public image. Initially brushing off the rumor, he was later overwhelmed when major news platforms began circulating the story widely.
Former Governor Ikedi Ohakim
“I thought it was just political mischief until it dominated news headlines and television stations. I became emotionally shattered. At one point, I seriously considered suicide,” Ohakim admitted.
He firmly stated that he was outside Imo State at the time the incident allegedly occurred and had documented evidence to back his claim. “I still have the flight ticket. I wasn’t even in the state that day,” he affirmed.
Ohakim revealed that the truth eventually came to light when the cleric involved confessed to Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, admitting the entire story was manufactured to discredit him. Quoting Father Mbaka’s public declaration, he said, “If you wrongly accuse someone and discover the truth later, you owe them an apology.” Ohakim said he forgave all those responsible after the public clarification.
Reflecting on the 2011 governorship election, Ohakim maintained he had emerged victorious, but was unjustly removed from office through what he described as a “civilian coup.” Despite this, he bore no grudge and chose peace over protest.
He noted, “My administration prioritized transparency and initiated the Clean and Green Project, which addressed environmental sustainability, health, and education. It transformed Imo into a model of cleanliness and a tourist hub in the South-East.”
In a passionate appeal to Nigerian youths, Ohakim emphasized the importance of skill acquisition in today’s world. “I’m not just a politician. I’m a welder, a carpenter, an artist, and more. If you lack a skill in this century, you’re like a wild animal without direction,” he advised.
The former governor’s emotional testimony serves as a profound lesson in resilience, integrity, and personal reinvention in the face of public adversity.
Awka, June 16, 2025 — A tragic accident has shaken the Anambra State capital as a police officer, Inspector Okolie Amechi, was fatally shot by his 10-year-old son in an incident involving an AK-47 rifle.
According to a statement released by the Anambra State Police Command, the heartbreaking event occurred on the evening of Saturday, June 15. The young boy, unaware of the weapon’s loaded condition, allegedly pulled the trigger of his father’s service rifle. The bullet struck Inspector Amechi in the back, killing him instantly, and also injured his second child, who was nearby.
The officer was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel. The injured child is currently receiving treatment and is said to be responding well.
The police have since recovered the AK-47 rifle involved, and the remains of the deceased officer have been deposited in the morgue.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident and expressed the Command’s deep sorrow over the tragic loss. He extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and assured them of the Command’s full support during this difficult time.
The Anambra State Police Command also wished the injured child a swift recovery and reminded officers and the public alike of the importance of firearm safety, especially around minors.
A frontline leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Hon Peter Njoku has raised an alarm over desperate plot by mischief makers to blackmail former Secretary to the Imo State Government and a prominent leader of APC in the state, Sir Jude Ejiogu.
Hon Njoku while addressing newsmen in Owerri on Sunday revealed that in a bid to promote the people-oriented programmes of Governor Hope Uzodinma in the state, Sir Ejiogu granted interview with the Sun Newspapers, regretting that all the things he genuinely stated were misconstrued and twisted by a faceless blogger.
Sir, Ejiogu
According to him, Sir Ejiogu had told the Sun Newspapers that Governor Uzodinma is the Daniel sent to the state to proclaim equity, adding that if he had not emerged the Governor, no one would be talking about charte of equity let alone ceding power to Owerri zone.
Hon Njoku who appeared furious over the malicious and misleading report wondered how the mischief blogger played down on the commendations Sir Ejiogu accorded to Governor Uzodinma in the areas of infrastructure, road revolution with Owerri-Orlu road, Owerri-Okigwe road, Owerri-Umuahia road and Orlu-Uga roads including urban city renewal in the state as examples.
He maintained that if the said blogger was not out for mischief making and blackmail, he would have applauded Sir Ejiogu for appreciating Governor Uzodinma for upgrading Alvan Ikoku College of Education to a federal University, established University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo as well as building a permanent site for the Imo State Polytechnic in Omuma.
According to Hon Njoku, the mischievous blogger; if he was not out for blackmail would have acknowledged the credit accorded to Governor Uzodinma by Sir Ejiogu for upgrading Federal Medical Center (FMC) to a Teaching Hospital for the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, as well as constructing an ongoing power plant in Izombe, Oguta local government area.
Continuing, the APC leader wondered why the mischievious blogger refused to acknowledge Sir Ejiogu for stating that states like Abia, Enugu, Anambra and Enonyi were struggling to meet up with the landmark achievements of Governor Uzodinma since their Governors were on their first term and as well cannot be compared with Imo state.
He expressed bitterness that the purveyor of that false report was not part of the interview, but went ahead to report entirely opposite of what Sir Ejiogu said with a view to pitching him against Governor Uzodinma.
He said “As part of plot to blackmail Sir Ejiogu before Governor Uzodinma, the mischief maker captioned a non existent headline, “Look at states like Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi; Their Govs are People with good profile – Ejiogu” as if the states Governors mentioned in the report are performing well than Imo State Governor”
“It is very ridiculous that in a desperate bid to survive, some political contractors are doing everything possible to blackmail other political rivals with verifiable qualifications, political sagacity, widely accepted and willing to work for the masses. This blackmail appear on daily basis simply for selfish reasons. As a man with bad intentions, the blogger deliberately refused to highlight all the achievements of Governor Uzodinma as listed by Sir Ejiogu in the interview with Sun Newspapers simply because he was out to defame his image unknown to him that Sir Ejiogu is a disciplined and principled person who stands firmly behind anyone he has chosen”
The 13-year-old boy allegedly shot dead by operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, a security outfit attached to the Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been revealed as Fabian Ugo.
According to the family, as obtained from Anambarapeople.com.ng Fabian was not involved in any criminal activity but was tragically killed while simply relieving himself near his uncle’s compound.
Fabian’s uncle, Nnamdi Ugo,the immediate younger brother of the deceased’s father has confirmed the boy’s identity and shared details of his life.
He explained that Fabian was a Junior Secondary School (JSS 2) student at Comprehensive Secondary School, Igidiagu, located in Abakaliki Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.
The young boy, Nnamdi said, used to travel to Onitsha during school holidays to engage in vacation jobs in order to support himself and gain some work experience. His latest visit to Onitsha was meant to be part of this routine.
“If he was killed following involvement in any crime, we will not feel the pains so much, but for the fact that he was killed while easing himself, we will ensure that he gets justice, for his soul to rest In Peace,” Nnamdi vowed on behalf of the grieving family.
Eyewitnesses claim that the boy was unarmed and posed no threat to the operatives. His sudden death has sparked public condemnation and renewed concerns about the abuse of power by local security outfits operating across various communities in Nigeria.
The family has insisted that they will not be silenced and have called on both the Anambra State Government and relevant security authorities to take immediate steps to investigate and prosecute those responsible for Fabian’s death
IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND BURSTS CHILD-STEALING SYNDICATE: FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED, INFANT RESCUED AND REUNITED WITH MOTHER
…..We are committed to protecting vulnerable persons says Imo CP
The Imo State Police Command, through the diligent efforts of its X-Squad Unit, has bursted a child-stealing syndicate, arresting four suspects and rescuing a 20-month-old girl, Chimamanda Joy—the daughter of 35-year-old visually impaired Mrs. Joy Ekwennaya from Amuri Omanze, Isu LGA.
The breakthrough came after an intensive investigation into a case reported by Mrs. Ekwennaya on April 8th, 2025. She was deceitfully lured to Umuahia, Abia State, with false promises of financial aid from a fake charity—a ploy by the syndicate to abduct her child.
Acting on credible intelligence, detectives of the unit arrested two key suspects—Maria Nwaeze (63) of Ariam Oboro and Rejoice Odimba (29) of Ahai Eke—both from Abia State, in Aba on 23rd May 2025. Their arrest provided crucial insights into the syndicate’s modus operandi.
Upon interrogation, the suspects provided actionable intelligence, leading to a follow-up operation in Aba. On 27th May 2025 at about 1700hrs, operatives rescued the stolen child and arrested another suspect, Chioma Theresa (42) of Aboh Mbaise, Imo State. During questioning, Chioma confessed to buying the child for ₦1,500,000 from Gabriel Amarachi (41) of Ngwa,Aba South, Abia State who had falsely posed as a Social Welfare officer.
Further investigation revealed that the entire scheme was masterminded by a woman identified as Precious and her husband, who are currently at large. The couple orchestrated the deceitful invitation that led Mrs. Ekwennaya to Aba, exploiting her vulnerability under the guise of offering assistance.
Efforts are underway to arrest the remaining suspects. Meanwhile, the rescued infant has been medically examined and safely reunited with her mother on 28th May 2025 after due documentation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, assures the public of the Command’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons, especially children. He warns that there is no hiding place for criminals in Imo State and urges residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities through the Command’s emergency lines. Further updates will follow.
DSP Henry Okoye, anipr Police Public Relations Officer Imo State Police Command
“History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul.” ~ Lord Acton
In a move both symbolically charged and ecclesiastically profound, Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Robert Sarah as a Special Papal Envoy, an office without precedent, a mission without boundaries, and a moment charged with meaning for a Church at the crossroads of tradition and transition.
The announcement came quietly, yet it echoed thunderously through the corridors of Vatican diplomacy and among the faithful who watch the signs of the times. This is not merely an appointment. It is a declaration.
Cardinal Robert Sarah, the Guinean prelate once dubbed “the conscience of Catholic orthodoxy,” had been for years a voice of steady conservatism in a Church swinging between modern adaptation and ancient rootedness. As Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments under Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, his stance on liturgical integrity, moral clarity, and spiritual discipline placed him at times at odds with the prevailing current. That difference cost him influence, and for a time, it seemed his voice had been muffled into ecclesiastical retirement.
But the winds have changed.
With the election of Pope Leo XIV; the first American Pontiff, and a man perceived as a bridge-builder within the polarized terrain of the global Catholic Church, a new chapter has opened. His decision to appoint Cardinal Sarah not only restores a once-sidelined voice, but crafts it into an instrument of global outreach and reconciliation. This is not a rollback to yesterday’s conservatism, nor a surrender to liberal appeasement. It is something subtler and more ambitious: synthesis.
The office of Special Papal Envoy, created under the authority of Pope Leo XIV, is without historical precedent. Unlike the traditional apostolic nuncios or dicastery officials, Cardinal Sarah will not report to the Cardinal Secretary of State. He will report directly to the Pope.
His mission field? The Global South—where the Church is not shrinking, but swelling with vigor; where doctrine is not a debate, but a compass; where the laity kneel in faith, not in apathy.
To send Sarah there is to send a message. The African cardinal represents not just theological orthodoxy but cultural authenticity. He knows the terrain. He speaks the language, not merely linguistically, but spiritually. In a time when many in the Global North are rethinking the Church, the South is rediscovering it. And it is to that rediscovery that Pope Leo is now entrusting a man once deemed too traditional for modern times.
Let us not be naïve. The appointment is also a calculated gesture. Cardinal Sarah’s past critiques of some Vatican initiatives under Pope Francis were not whispered. His warnings about secular encroachments and liturgical laxity were sounded clearly. Yet here he is – chosen by a new Pope, not as an enemy to placate, but as a partner to deploy.
It is a signal of something long prayed for but rarely seen: unity without uniformity. Pope Leo XIV is no ideologue. In entrusting Sarah with such delicate missions, he demonstrates that fidelity to tradition need not be feared, nor progressive instincts despised. It is not the age of winners and losers in the Church; it is the age of workers in the vineyard; each called at different hours, yet paid in full.
This moment, then, is not merely about a man or a mission. It is about a Church in motion, toward wholeness, toward integrity, toward the margins where the Gospel still stirs hearts and reshapes cultures.
And Cardinal Sarah, now no longer a sidelined sage, but a pilgrim of papal intent, embarks on a journey not just across continents, but across the fractures of the soul of the Church itself.
As he sets forth, he does not carry a message of nostalgia, but a flame of continuity.
And as Pope Leo XIV looks toward the vast harvest fields of the Global South, he sends one who knows what it means to pray in silence, preach in boldness, and suffer in loyalty.
Together, they are writing a new page in the old book of Rome, one where orthodoxy and outreach no longer collide, but collaborate.
May the Church of Christ grow not just in numbers, but in unity, in wisdom, and in grace.
As a staunch advocate for a formidable judiciary and the rule of law, I am compelled to address you with a heavy heart but unyielding resolve on the grave matter of your persistent failure to comply with the directive of the National Judicial Council (NJC) issued at its 108th Meeting on 29 and 30 April 2025.
The NJC, in its wisdom and authority, mandated Your Excellency to immediately reverse the appointment of Hon. Justice T.N. Nzeukwu as Acting Chief Judge of Imo State and swear in the most senior judge of the Imo State High Court as the Acting Chief Judge.
Today, Friday 9 May 2025, [nine days after this unequivocal directive and your public assurance of compliance], your inaction speaks louder than words, plunging the Imo State judiciary into a state of unprecedented chaos and disarray.
For starters, let me commend the prompt response from your administration through your spokesman, Hon. Declan Emelumba, on 1 May 2025, wherein you assured the people of Imo State and the nation of your commitment to obey the NJC’s directive. This initial reaction kindled hope that your government would uphold the sanctity of the judiciary and respect the authority of the NJC.
However, your continued delay in implementing this directive has shattered that hope and cast a dark cloud over the sincerity of your administration’s intentions. The people of Imo State are beginning to perceive your spokesman’s statement as a mere ploy to distract the public while you remain resolute in pursuing an agenda that undermines the Imo State judiciary and the rule of law.
Such perceptions, if allowed to persist, will irreparably damage public trust in your leadership and tarnish Imo State’s reputation as a beacon of justice.
Your Excellency, the NJC’s directive was not a mere suggestion but a binding order from the highest judicial oversight body in Nigeria, tasked with safeguarding the independence and integrity of the judiciary.
Your refusal to act promptly has unleashed a cascade of inconveniences and irregularities that threaten the very foundation of justice in Imo State.
In the last six days alone, your inaction has precipitated a series of disturbing developments that underscore the urgency of this matter:
Unlawful Removal of the Substantive Chief Registrar of Imo State High Court by the Imo State Judicial Service Commission:
It is deeply troubling that the Substantive Chief Registrar, Mrs. Naomi Achunulo, was removed without any query or fair hearing, purportedly following a meeting of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on 1 May 2025.
This action is not only procedurally defective but also calls into question the propriety of such a meeting, given that the JSC is improperly constituted, 1 May 2025 was a public holiday, and no Acting Chief Judge was in place following the NJC’s directive of 29 and 30 April 2025. The absence of a Chief Judge to oversee the JSC’s operations renders such a meeting and its outcomes legally suspect, further deepening the administrative crisis in the judiciary.
Selective and Prejudicial Postings of Magistrates:
The selective and prejudicial posting of some Magistrates hastily executed by the new Chief Registrar, which ought to be carried out only under the directive of a duly appointed Chief Judge, has been undertaken in the absence of such authority.
This has sown seeds of discord, mistrust, and accusations of favouritism within the judiciary, eroding the morale of judicial officers and undermining public confidence in the system.
Breach of Judicial Sanctity through Unauthorized Access to JSC Records:
Most alarmingly, it has come to light that an individual related to a member of the Imo State Judicial Service Commission, either by marriage or concubinage, has gained access to sacred records of the JSC. This individual, operating under the guise of an unregistered civil society association – as a search in CAC this morning reveals – by name Civil Society Engagement Platform [CSEP], has used these confidential records to embarrass 18 of our esteemed judges for selfish aims that will quench their ravenous, ravaging judicial thirsts.
This egregious breach of confidentiality and abuse of privileged information is a direct consequence of the leadership vacuum in the Imo judiciary, which a duly appointed Chief Judge would have prevented by ensuring strict oversight and regulation of the JSC’s operations. Such a scandal not only tarnishes the judiciary’s reputation but also exposes the grave risks of leaving the judiciary without a head.
Your Excellency, these developments are not mere inconveniences but a full-blown crisis precipitated by your failure to act swiftly in compliance with the NJC’s directive.
The judiciary is the last hope of the common man, and any action or inaction that undermines its functionality strikes at the heart of democracy and the rule of law. Your delay in swearing in the most senior judge of the Imo State High Court as Acting Chief Judge is a grave disservice to the people of Imo State and a dangerous precedent that could embolden further disregard for judicial authority.
While I hope that your administration would render any legal action unnecessary by promptly complying with the NJC’s directive, your continued inaction shall compel me to pursue all available legal remedies to ensure this compliance.
Be assured that I will not hesitate to seek further redress in court to compel compliance should your Excellency fail to obey the NJC’s directive immediately.
Your Excellency, the judiciary is not a political arena but a sacred institution that must be insulated from undue interference. The eyes of Imo State, Nigeria, and the international community are upon you.
I respectfully and humbly urge you to swear in the most senior judge of the Imo State High Court as Acting Chief Judge without further delay. This is not only a matter of legal obligation but also a moral imperative to restore public confidence in your administration and the judiciary.
The people of Imo State deserve a judiciary that is functional, independent, and free from the taint of scandal and chaos. Let it not be said that under your watch, the judiciary in Imo State was allowed to descend into anarchy due to avoidable delays and disregard for lawful directives.
Act now, Your Excellency, with the urgency and decisiveness that this crisis demands. History will judge your actions or inactions in this critical moment.
Yours in the service of a formidable judiciary.
Chinedu Agu, Esq. Past Secretary, NBA Owerri. 9 May 2025
I want to sincerely appreciate the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodinma, for the timely intervention and reconstruction of the Orji–Owaelu–Toronto Road, which has greatly improved access for the people of Owerri North—especially residents of Orji, Owaelu, Umuoba, and surrounding communities.
However, what was once a source of great joy has sadly turned into a cause of pain, sorrow, and regret for many families due to the misuse of this road by reckless road users.
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Since the reconstruction, there have been numerous accidents involving motorcycles (Okada), tricycles (Keke), private vehicles, buses, and heavy-duty lorries (Tippers). These tragic incidents have led to the loss of innocent lives, serious injuries, damaged vehicles, and even permanent disabilities. I am personally aware of over fifteen accidents that have occurred on this road since its completion.
Just this evening, a Toyota Spider had a head-on collision with a fully loaded Keke Napep near Plaza Owaelu. The victims were rushed to the hospital, and we are praying for their quick recovery.
This is a heartfelt appeal to our dear Governor and the Executive Chairman of Owerri North LGA: please approve and construct speed bumps at strategic points along this road. These traffic-calming measures are urgently needed to protect lives and prevent further tragedies.
The affected Keke
We need help. We need action. We need to save lives before more are lost.
Imo State is on the cusp of a critical juncture in its political journey. As the 2027 governorship election draws near, the need for Owerri Zone to form a strategic alliance with Okigwe Zone has become increasingly imperative. This alliance is rooted in the principles of the charter of equity, which seeks to promote fairness, justice, and equity among the three senatorial zones in Imo State.
The charter of equity was established to ensure that each zone has an equal opportunity to produce the governor of the state. However, this charter has been breached in the past, leading to a sense of marginalization and discontent among Okigwe and Owerri Zones. It is against this backdrop that the need for an Owerri-Okigwe alliance becomes crucial.
This was the crux of the argument by an elder stateman from Owerri Zone, Paddy Obinna, in an interview on Saturday. He argued that by supporting an Okigwe Zone candidate in the 2027 governorship election, Owerri Zone can help to restore balance and equity to the polity. This alliance would not only be a strategic move but also a moral imperative, as it seeks to address the historical injustices that have been perpetrated against Okigwe Zone, adding that Owerri Zone led the injustice done against Okigwe Zone in 2011. Except:
On Monday, March 11, the Imo Harmony Project (IHP) met with the governor at the government house, Owerri. Predictably, the charter of equity and 2027 governorship election came up. The governor told the delegation led by Captain Emma Ihenacho to go back home and unite the people. He said that he believes in the charter of equity, but that merit must be considered. What do you make of that visit?
Thank you. That was a very intelligent response from the governor to the Imo Harmony Project delegation. The people who visited were only one in a million organizations in the state, but some people seem to be running faster than their legs, as far as I’m concerned. I appreciate His Excellency’s response when he told them that he still has about three years to go, and he wants to be busy.
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So, I see the visit as more of a distraction; they were just disturbing the governor about what was going to happen in 2027. The intention of some of these organizations is to give attention to the fact that some of them are selfishly interested in the 2027 governorship election and not for the collective interest of the people.
The business of governance goes with political parties. Candidates come from different political parties, not clubs or gang of people who think that when they now say it is our turn, it is, therefore, their turn. It doesn’t happen that way. And as a result, you know we are a zone and you can find out that there are not less than 50 people angling to become the governor of Imo State in 2027 from Owerri Zone alone, which means that you have over 50 groups supporting them.
Because after the zonal thing, the governor, if I get him right, was talking about the charter of equity, and his own concept of the charter of equity is that it would go from one zone to the other, not to individuals.
The governor didn’t talk about individuals and their aspirations. But since his last comment, too many individuals have gone around and told their kings and queens that the governor has sometimes promised them the governorship. In an attempt to win, you tell your people, “Oh, this is our thing. The governor has promised me,” even when he has not promised anybody. The charter of equity has not put a stamp that it must go to a particular zone.
If a particular zone is disorganized, they can’t get the governorship. There are three zones in Imo State, three solid zones: Owerri, Okigwe, and Orlu. And mind you, when this issue of charter of equity started, it started as a programme of a certain political party.
Now, if we want to take it from that angle, and considering that His Excellency is of the APC, it means that the charter of equity is an arrangement of a political party that may not be bought by other parties. And these individuals, who will be looking for where they will now become the governor of Imo State, it then means that you are bringing confusion to the state and distracting His Excellency. That is the way I see that Monday visit.
The Charter of Equity was meant to rotate power fairly among the three zones you earlier mentioned. But in 2011, Owerri Zone backed an Orlu Zone candidate, Rochas Okorocha, instead of standing with Okigwe Zone. Looking back to what happened in 2011, do you think that Owerri made a mistake?
You are bringing me back to the ugly story of Ikedi Ohakim not getting his second term in 2011, and Orlu now took it, backed by Owerri Zone. Funny enough, each time this question is asked, I feel guilty as an Obinna that the Obinnas directly and indirectly were involved in that story of backing an Orlu man. When you recall that the Obinnas and the Owerri people, especially with the fact that it was the church that backed the Orlu people, you wouldn’t say they were fair to Ohakim. At that time, you know, we were suffering from colonization and evangelization. Evangelization came and colonized our people.
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At this stage, it is even worse that our people believe almost everything the Rev Father says. So, the story about the Rev. Father saga was like a story told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. That’s exactly what I see that happened in 2011, where a man was denied what belonged to him based on a devilish propaganda. As of right, when you now consider that every governor from Achike, Okorocha, and Uzodimma are doing two terms of eight years, given all of them from Orlu Zone 24 years, and Okigwe Zone was denied what belonged to them, and yet they are talking about justice, equity, fairness. That was the greatest mistake we made, and it needs to be corrected.
If we must survive in this state and let the charter of equity go from zone to zone, truth must be in place after justice, equity, and fairness. So, if you have had a turn and had another turn, did you also consider justice, equity, fair play, and truth in taking what others ought to have taken?
When you consider what happened in 2011, I think what we should be talking about now is atonement in the religious terms, especially now that we are in a lent period. We should be thinking about atonement for our sin, the sins we committed against Okigwe Zone, and that atonement must be done in public. Okigwe Zone does not need anyone to come kneeling down to apologize. Rather, we should atone for our sins by coming publicly with our votes to say sorry for the sin we have committed against Ohakim. Then, there will be justice. When you have this justice, it will now make it convenient for an Owerri Zone man to come to power and stay for eight years. So, the best way to correct this anomaly is by allowing the zone that hasn’t completed their tenure to complete it so that Owerri Zone can complete theirs, and then we can move on. Otherwise, we will make no progress with the charter of equity.
Owerri Zone was promised power in 2015 as part of the deal with Rochas in 2011, but that promise was broken. Do you feel betrayed as somebody from Owerri Zone? If so, would Owerri Zone have been in a better position today if they had worked with Okigwe instead?
Anyone who was an active participant in what happened in 2011 must feel disappointed that Owerri Zone did not get power in 2015 as they were promised, because Rochas said he was going to do only one term and handover to Owerri Zone. When you understand the fact that every governor is entitled to two terms, you will also better appreciate the fact that Owerri Zone was deceived to believe that Okorocha was going to do only one term as governor. We made the mistake of believing him, and that is the problem. That is why I’m saying that if we must correct these anomalies, we must go back to where this four-year thing started – it started with Okigwe not completing their term in 2011. With hindsight, if we had continued with Ohakim, we wouldn’t be here discussing this issue because Owerri Zone would have completed their eight years and handed over to someone from Orlu by now.
Some argue that Owerri’s refusal to support Okigwe Zone in 2011 was what disrupted the charter of equity and left Owerri sidelined for years. Do you agree that fixing that mistake by letting Okigwe complete its turn is the best strategy to ensure Owerri gets power next?
This is what I have been saying all along. Unless we fix the mistake of 2011, we won’t make headway with the charter of equity. Oweri Zone refusing to support Okigwe in 2011 was worsened by a heavy propaganda from the church. I have said it many times that some of us come from religious families, and we tend to agree with anything because it comes from the church. How many people can refuse to do what their Reverend Father has told them? How many of them can refuse to go by what the pastors have said? So, blame the elders. those who were leading us, from the hierarchy of the priesthood to the hierarchy of the political leadership at the time.
Justice and fairness demand that the first injustice should be corrected before moving forward. If Okigwe’s tenure was cut short, wouldn’t true equity mean allowing them to finish it first before Owerri claims their turn?
That is what equity ought to be. Even in the traditional environment, when we go for meat sharing, if either by omission or commission, you don’t get a fair share, you will always tell the person to wait for the next time around. The next time around, the person will be the first to get a fair share, after which everyone else will move ahead. That is how it is done, and that is how culture looks at equity. Unfortunately, we are now living within the concept of foreign culture than living within the concept of our traditional culture that has peace and brotherhood as the bedrock of our living. So, when you now look at your brother crying, you would allow your brother to take his own share because you want peace with your brother. So, for this charter of equity to work, we must go to our cultural norms and respect our culture and atone for the wrong we have done to our brothers for peace to reign.
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Considering the historical injustice done to Okigwe, would Owerri Zone be open to forming a political alliance with Okigwe to reclaim the lost balance and secure 2031 for themselves?
As an elder stateman, I believe that is the best thing they should do. Owerri Zone should consider being a true brother’s keeper, form alliance with Okigwe Zone, and allow Okigwe to complete their term so that it will be easy for them to have their eight full years. But if Owerri Zone doesn’t allow alliance between them and Okigwe Zone, then they will be forcing Okigwe Zone to enter into alliance with Orlu, and they are more brothers than Owerri is to Okigwe Zone. They are like two neglected brothers or two downtrodden brothers that have now sprung up, and they also want to grow. So, the best thing is for Owerri Zone to have an alliance with Okigwe Zone and wait for 2031. That will help Owerri Zone to prepare and do what the governor has now asked them to do. By that time, they will have enough time to go and unite and begin to prune down the number that are mushrooming for governorship every day.
2027 presents another opportunity to correct the mistakes of the past. What would be your message to political leaders in Imo on the importance of keeping agreements and respecting fairness in leadership?
We should start by not telling our people lies of what we will do when we get into office. Many people will promise you they will not do, but we should stick with the man who is limited by our grundnorm to do just one term.
A building under construction collapsed on Friday, March 21, 2025, in the Uratta axis of Aba North, Aba, Nigeria. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded, thanks to the swift response of emergency responders and local authorities.
The incident occurred along Old Express Road, near the Church of Resurrection Parish, and initial assessments suggest possible structural deficiencies as the cause of the collapse.
Pix of the collapsed building
Investigation Ongoing
The Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA) has been directed to evaluate the extent of damage and determine necessary actions to address the situation. Authorities are calling on residents and property developers to cooperate with investigators to ensure accountability and prevent future incidents.
Government Response
The government has reiterated the importance of adhering to building regulations to safeguard lives and property. This incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement of building codes and regulations to prevent such tragedies.
Further updates will be provided as investigations continue.
In a significant breakthrough, the Anambra State Police have arrested two suspected cultists and armed robbers in separate operations. The suspects, identified as Kosiso Okonwko and Augustine Okafor, were found with arms and other incriminating items .
Recovered Arms & Ammunition
According to the Police Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrests were made possible through intelligent-led patrols. On March 22, 2025, operatives from the Obosi Division arrested Kosiso Okonwko along the Obosi/Nkpor Road and recovered a Berreta pistol.
This development comes as part of the police’s efforts to curb cult-related violence and armed robbery in the state. Previously, the police had arrested two suspected serial killer cultists in Ihiala Local Government Area .
The Imo State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping, arresting three suspects in connection with the abduction of Mr. Sabinus Ibe, a 48-year-old resident of Owerri. The suspects, Favour Dike, Ifeanyi Kingsley, and Wisdom Chikodi, were apprehended on March 18, 2025, following thorough investigations and strategic operations .
The Kidnapping Incident
Mr. Sabinus Ibe was kidnapped on February 22, 2025, at around 8:00 PM in Egbu, Owerri. The kidnappers demanded a ransom, which was paid through a POS transaction. The payment was traced to a Moniepoint account operated by Favour Dike.
Arms recovered
The Investigation
Upon arrest, Favour Dike admitted to receiving a two million naira ransom payment on the instructions of Ifeanyi Kingsley. Kingsley later confessed to providing Dike’s POS account details at the request of Wisdom Chikodi, a member of the kidnapping syndicate.
Recovery of Arms and Additional Arrests
A search of an ash-colored Toyota Camry 2.4 model abandoned by the gang members uncovered two pump-action rifles, one locally made gun, and 18 live cartridges. Several additional arrests were made as operatives pursued the fleeing suspects.
Commitment to Fighting Crime
The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Police Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to fighting crime. He assured that the suspects will be arraigned in court after the investigation, and efforts are underway to apprehend other members of the syndicate. The public is urged to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or via 0803 477 3600.
The Charles Obinna Foundation (COF) in line is set to launch its Free JAMB Registration Support Programme for 1,000 indigent students in Imo State.
The launch event is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri Auditorium Hall, with Governor Hope Uzodinma as the Special Guest of Honor.
According to a press release by the Executive Director, Charles Obinna Foundation and erudite professor at Lagos Business School, Prof Bongo Adi, “40 academically promising students from each of the 27 local governments in Imo State will benefit from the programme”
The release further stressed that the initiative is expected to provide a lifeline to many students who would otherwise be unable to afford the JAMB registration fee, adding that the programme is in line with COF’s core Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cum humanitarian gestures.
“Students who need support for JAMB registration should make their way to Alvan auditorium by 9am on Tuesday.
“Eligible students are encouraged to apply through the programme’s LGA coordinators as Identification and selection of eligible students is ongoing across the 27 LGAs of the state by higher education Volunteer coordinators.
“Applications will close on Friday, March 7, 2025. Community leaders, educators, and parents are urged to share this opportunity widely to ensure all deserving students are roundly captured”
The Charles Obinna Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to education and youth development in Imo State, and this programme is a testament to its dedication to empowering the next generation of leaders across boards.
Charles Obinna, Founder of the Charles Obinna Foundation, however emphasised the programme’s transformative potential: “Education is the bedrock of sustainable development. By empowering these young minds, we are not only investing in their futures but also nurturing the human capital needed to drive Imo State’s prosperity. This initiative aligns seamlessly with His Excellency Governor Uzodinma’s visionary leadership in education and infrastructure.”
Speaking to Zionfelix, Lilwin said he had to pay over $40,000 to get Nigerian actor, Ramsey Noah for his role in the movie.
The film starred other top Nigerian actors, such as Charles Awurum, Victor Osuagwu, and notable Ghanaian actors.
Before its premiere, Lil Win flew Ramsey Nouah and his Nigerian castmates to Ghana for a special event.
“I paid Ramsey Noah more than $40,000. There was one guy I wanted to feature but the money he wanted to charge was too much, I couldn’t pay.
When I called him, they thought I was a Nigerian so they wanted to charge higher. Even accommodation and feeding are not included in the $40,000 I paid him,” he said.
There were two big premieres for the movie: one in Accra which did not end successfully and the other in Kumasi.
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant victories in its fight against crime through intelligence-driven policing, foiling multiple bandit attacks, recovering sophisticated weapons, and rescuing over 200 abducted children across the nation.
In Kogi State, operatives from the state command successfully intercepted armed bandits planning an attack in Budon forest on January 18, 2025. After a fierce gun battle, one bandit was neutralized, four others were arrested, and the operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 30 rounds of live ammunition, and two motorcycles according to Abntv.
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Similarly, in Katsina State, police operatives, in collaboration with other security agencies, responded to a distress call about an impending attack on Ruwan Doruwa Village, Dutsinma LGA. Seven bandits were neutralized during a gunfight, with the remaining attackers fleeing and abandoning 109 livestock suspected to have been rustled.
In another breakthrough, the Nigeria Police intensified efforts against human trafficking, rescuing 207 abducted children nationwide. A major success was recorded by the Ondo State Police Command, where operatives apprehended a child trafficking syndicate in Akure. The suspects—Abosede Olanipekun, Lukman Isiaka, and Sabira Izuorah—were arrested, and 14 children aged between one week and seven years were rescued.
The Force described these operations as significant blows to criminal elements threatening national security and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, emphasized that the Police would continue to maintain a firm stance against criminal activities and ensure that offenders are brought to justice.
The Chiarman/Group Managing Director of Double Shillings group and Arondizuogu Okigwe born entrepreneur and humanitarian Mazi Ikenna Aniche whose firm was represented at the 2025 car exhibition fair in Lagos Nigeria yesterday informed us through his press Secretary Ms offiong Sophia that luxury awaits any customer who either wants a new car, swap his or her old car, lease vehicles from DSA or even sale his or her unserviceable vehicles for effective environmental decency.
The President of Nke Nke Enyi Izuogu foundation for the needy and the Aged opined that his automobile company and Exquisitely exquisite car mart seek to meet any potential customer where their budget is by offering a wide range of competitively priced used cars within customer’s desired price range to enable anyone to easily find a vehicle that fits budget…
Ms Linda Nwankwo the business Development Manager of Double Shillings Auto in her remarks applauded her Chiarman Chief Aniche for professionally and passionately ensuring that the company made it to the fair and maintained that the company are not only transparent but creates a haggle free, stress free and seamless buying experience. She stated that the company has made very remarkable progress and positive impact as they import and sell direct tokunbo cars and SUVS with little profit in Imo State…In her words they don’t park cars in their stands and heap huge prices on them. Once any customer makes an offer that is little above the cost…they sell…is this not a good marketing strategy.
For those in imo state that has cars abandoned, dilapidated and unmovable. . Call Double Shillings Auto recycling plant for Best price offer, instant payment and hazzle free paper work…Your luxury awaits you. Keep your environment clean
The Arondizuogu born astute finiancial guru insisted that his vision to aggressively delve into the automotive industry was born out of his desire to meeting the dreams and desires of customers and DSA is committed to meeting all their customers’ car-related needs while offering you a positive and enjoyable dealership experience across the board.
Their customer service contact centre number remains 08067780429
Double Shillings Auto… A first class leading name in quality used car sales with Corporate Head office at Owerri and branches in Abuja and Port Harcourt has aggressively and passionately stormed the South East automotive market and redefined used car-buying experience with a hassle-free approach that ensures confidence and satisfaction by offering assuring and reassuring benefits with peace of mind thus exploring the company’s vast selection of used cars, trucks, and SUVs and advising Nigerians to stop littering their surroundings with unserviceable scraps in the name of a car and imploring them to call 08067780429 to find their perfect dream car.
Double Shillings Auto has shamed doubting critics.
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has paid a visit to the family of the late Professor Uche Ikonne, the 2023 PDP Governorship Candidate, who passed away before the election.
During the visit to the Ikonne family’s country home in Agburuike, Isiala Ngwa North, Dr. Ikpeazu commended them for their resilience and for upholding the legacy of the late professor. He remarked that their strength and positivity reflect the enduring spirit of the late professor, who was also a former Vice Chancellor of Abia State University.
Fmr. Gov. Ikpeazu @ the Grave side
In her remarks, Barr. (Mrs.) Uche Ikonne, wife of the late Professor of Optometry, expressed gratitude to the former governor for maintaining a close relationship with the family.
She said, “If there was any regret Uche had, even in his last moments, it was the feeling that he (Prof. Ikonne) might have disappointed you, Dr. Ikpeazu, ala Ngwa, and Abia State.”
Dr. Chike Uche Ikonne, the son of the late professor, echoed his mother’s sentiments, emphasizing his father’s deep concern for Dr. Ikpeazu and their shared aspirations for Abia State. He also thanked the former governor for remembering and visiting them during this challenging time.
Dr. Ikpeazu, while consoling the family, reiterated that the death of Professor Ikonne was not only a loss to the Ikonne family but also a significant setback to ala Ngwa and Abia State as a whole.
The visit concluded with Dr. Ikpeazu offering prayers at the tomb of the late Professor Ikonne.
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, has expressed his sorrow over the victims of the stampede that occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday.
Bishop of Abuja
10 people, including children, lost their lives during a palliative distribution event at the church premises. In a statement on Sunday, the Archbishop extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, describing the incident as “a devastating blow” to the parish and the church. He noted that the charity event, organised by the St Vincent de Paul Society, highlighted the church’s dedication to “serving the least among us.” He also prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and the healing of the injured. The statement read, “It is with profound shock and sadness that I, on behalf of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, mourn the tragic loss of lives and those injured at the St Vincent de Paul Society’s food-sharing event at Holy Trinity Parish, Maitama, Abuja. “This great tragedy, which claimed the lives of over ten people, is a devastating blow to our community. The St Vincent de Paul Society’s selfless efforts to support the poor and vulnerable in our midst are a testament to the Catholic Church’s commitment to serving the least among us. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased and injured. May God grant them the strength and comfort they need during this difficult time. “Let us come together as a community to pray for the souls of the departed, for the healing of the injured, and for the consolation of all those affected by this tragedy. Please join me in praying for the eternal repose of the souls of the faithful departed and the healing of the injured.”
The families of Nurudeen Adesiyan and Kehinde Akintunde have cried for help after the lovers were taken away by men of the Department of State Services suspected to be from the Abuja headquarters.
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Dr. Nurudeen and Kehinde were reportedly apprehended on November 29 at Arowosola Quarters, Ajape, Modakeke, Osun State. According to family members, the lovers have been held incommunicado since their arrest, and their whereabouts are unknown. Speaking with newsmen, Boyenle Adesiyan, the elder brother to Nurudeen, said efforts to locate the duo had been abortive. He said the DSS officers, who invaded their house around 5 am with four vehicles, did not disclose the station they came from and where they were taking the lovers to. Boyenle said, “My brother (Nurudeen) texted me around 5 am on the 29th of November, telling me that security men were at our house but they were yet to arrest anybody. I replied to the message immediately but Nurudeen didn’t respond. “Around 6 am, my mother called to inform me that the personnel hijacked the door from her when she wanted to bathe. She said the officers took her phone and asked who ‘Kehinde 2’ on her call log was. “She said the officers asked her to lead them to Kehinde’s house, unknown to them that the said Kehinde was with her and standing beside them. Kehinde is my brother’s fiancée and she stays in our house frequently. They arrested my brother and Kehinde, and my mother, and led them to Kehinde’s house.” According to Boyenle, when the men got to Kehinde’s house, they allegedly ransacked the place and destroyed some things. She added that the operatives also seized phones and beat up the victims. “They arrested every member of Kehinde’s family and drove them away. But when they got to Community Grammar School, they freed Kehinde’s family members. But she and my brother, Nurudeen, were taken away. “Since then, we have not heard anything from the DSS, Nurudeen and Kehinde. The DSS didn’t tell us where they came from or where they were taking our people to. We visited the DSS office in Ile-Ife, and we were told the officers who arrested Nurudeen and Kehinde were personnel of the service. “However, they didn’t disclose where they came from. When we visited their office a second time, they didn’t give us any reasonable response again. “We want the general public to help us; we want to know the whereabouts of our people and the offence they were arrested for. They are not criminals. They have rights,” she stated. Giving an account of the arrest, Gbenga Akintunde, an elder brother to Kehinde, said the DSS officers threatened to shoot him when he demanded what his sister’s offence was and where they were taking him to.
The Taraba State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 1,600 personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful Yuletide. This was disclosed by the State Commandant, Anthony Bala Bitrus, who announced that all tactical units of the Corps have been mobilized to safeguard lives and property during the festive season.
Commandant NSCDC
The Command’s spokesman, IliyaSamaila, shared the details in a press statement issued out to journalists in the state. The commandant revealed that the units, which he listed to include the Rapid Response Squad, Special Female Squad, Anti-Kidnapping Squad, and Operation Safe Jalingo, have been activated to address potential threats to peace and security before, during and after the celebrations. He emphasized the importance of professionalism among deployed personnel, warning that acts of indiscipline would not be tolerated. Congratulating the the Christian faithful in the state on the occasion of Christmas, he urged them to embrace the spirit of love and neighborliness, which embodies the essence of the celebration. He also advised residents to celebrate moderately and remain vigilant, calling on citizens spread across the state to report any suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest security agency, stressing that collective efforts were vital to initiating peace and security throughout the state.
Soludo launch investigations The Anambra State Police Command has secured the site of the tragic stampede in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, where several people lost their lives during the Obijackson Foundation’s Christmas rice distribution.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the deployment was to prevent further incidents, noting that the stampede occurred due to a large, uncontrolled crowd overrunning the venue before the event began.
The Obijackson Foundation, deeply saddened by the tragedy, announced plans for a thorough investigation to determine the cause and implement measures to prevent future occurrences. In a statement, the Foundation pledged continued commitment to philanthropy, expressing sorrow for the families affected and vowing to enhance safety measures at future events.
The statement read: “Our Annual Rice Sharing event, designed to bring joy and relief to the less privileged, turned tragic, claiming lives and leaving families in grief. This sorrowful incident strengthens our resolve to serve the vulnerable better and ensure such tragedies are never repeated.” Governor Chukwuma Soludo also extended condolences, expressing grief for the loss of lives, particularly among women, children, the elderly, and pregnant or nursing mothers. In a statement by his press secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, the governor acknowledged the Foundation’s noble intentions but emphasized the need for safer distribution practices. The Anambra State government has launched an investigation into the stampede, pledging to identify lapses and address safety concerns. Soludo called on charities to adopt structured, decentralized distribution methods and prioritize vulnerable groups.
As part of the efforts to mitigate the socio-economic challenges faced by elderly citizens, the Imo state government has launched the second edition of Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS).
The event, which took place at the Imo State Government House, brought together, stakeholders from various sectors, including government officials, community leaders and representatives of civil society organizations.
In her remarks, Imo First Lady, Her Excellency, Barr. (Mrs.) Chioma Uzodimma, who represented the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emphasized the importance of prioritizing the welfare of elderly citizens. She said: “The Imo state government is committed to ensuring that our elderly citizens live dignified lives, free from poverty and neglect.” As part of the initiative, 250 beneficiaries received ₦200,000 grants each, while 100 widows from all 27 Local Government Areas received a ₦100,000 support grant. The event also featured the provision of free medical checkups and assistance to the elderly citizens. This initiative is part of the state government’s broader efforts to promote social welfare and reduce poverty among vulnerable populations.
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has described the passing of Retired Major General Godwin Abbe, the second Military Governor of the State, as a sad and painful loss to the state and the nation. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ekerete Udoh, and made available to journalists on Sunday, Governor Eno expressed the state’s deepest condolences to the family of the late military leader, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the people and Government of Edo State.
Gov. Umo Eno
Governor Eno highlighted General Abbe’s pivotal role in laying the foundation for the state’s growth and development during his tenure. “The late former Military Governor helped lay the foundation of an ascendant Akwa Ibom State, where the dreams of our founding fathers for a prosperous, united, and peaceful state would become a reality.” He acknowledged that the late Abbe’s leadership exemplified selflessness, passion, and dedication, setting a standard that successive leaders have strived to uphold. “Today, because he interpreted those ideals perfectly, our state has experienced exponential growth across all sectors. We remain dedicated to continuing and expanding on the path of peace, progress, and development he championed.” Governor Eno extended heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the loss, stating: “We offer our deepest condolences to the family, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the people and Government of Edo State on the sad and painful passing of this gallant and patriotic Nigerian military tactician and statesman.” The governor assured that the Akwa Ibom State Government would collaborate with the family and the Nigerian Army to ensure that General Abbe receives a befitting funeral.
The Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Prof Ayodeji Agboola, has expressed sadness over the demise of three students of the institution in a lone accident.
Three students of the university, Nifesimi Dada (300-level, geology), Opeyemi Joshua (200-level, taxation) and Ogooluwa Daniel (200-level, mass communication) died on Friday in the accident that occurred on Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye road, Ogun State.
Agboola, in a statement on Saturday by Dr Wale Balogun of the Corporate Affairs Division of the university, said the institution was sad over the loss of the students. He stated that the university was working with relevant authorities to provide support and assistance to the affected families. Agboola said, “The loss of precious lives is always devastating, and it is especially heartbreaking when it happens unexpectedly and under such tragic circumstances. “Our university community is still reeling from the shock of this incident, and we pray for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed,” he stated.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Supreme Court Justice Uthman Argungu, describing his passing as a profound personal and national loss. Justice Argungu, who died at the age of 90, was laid to rest on Sunday in his hometown of Argungu, Kebbi State, following Islamic rites.
A respected legal luminary and cherished associate of the President, Justice Argungu leaves behind a legacy of unwavering dedication to the service of his nation. In a heartfelt tribute, President Tinubu remembered the late elder statesman as a distinguished jurist whose contributions to the judiciary and the legal profession remain invaluable.
“Justice Argungu lived a life devoted to humanity and the service of his country with unmatched integrity and commitment,” Tinubu remarked. A Sunday statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, detailed Justice Argungu’s illustrious career, beginning with his early years as a teacher in the old Sokoto Province. “This was followed by an illustrious legal career that began with his call to the bar in 1965 and culminated in his elevation to the Supreme Court bench in 1993,” Onanuga quoted the President as saying. Justice Argungu’s influence reached beyond Nigeria, with notable service as a visiting justice of the Supreme Court of the Gambia.In honour of his enduring contributions, Tinubu offered prayers for the repose of his soul and extended heartfelt condolences to his family, the government, and the people of Kebbi State. “This is indeed a moment of grief, but we take solace in the remarkable life and legacy he left behind,” Tinubu added
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said the Federal Government will support families of victims of recent stampedes across the country. Shettima made this known in a condolence message on Sunday in Abuja. He expressed sorrow over the losses and offered prayers and condolences to the affected families. Recall that on Saturday in Okija, Anambra, a Christmas palliative distribution event turned tragic with 22 persons losing their lives in an early morning stampede. The same day in Abuja, another tragedy struck when ten persons died during an annual Christmas food-sharing event at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama. There was also a stampede on Wednesday at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Oyo State, where about 35 children lost their lives and others sustained injuries during a holiday fun fair. The vice-president, who described the incidents as a national tragedy, revealed that the Federal Government had directed relevant agencies to provide immediate support to affected families. “I am extremely saddened by these tragic incidents that have claimed innocent lives. My prayers and thoughts are with the grieving families of all victims, including those who sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment. “I am particularly distraught by the fact that so many lives of Nigerians, particularly children, have been lost in stampedes that ought to have been avoided through proper planning and organisation,” he said. He prayed the Almighty God to grant eternal rest to the souls of the departed. “We stand ready to support the bereaved families through this difficult period, and no effort will be spared in providing the necessary assistance they need.”
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Allow us breathe, save Nigeria from debt – OsitaOkechukwu to Tinubu A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), OsitaOkechukwu, on Sunday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to rescue Nigerians from a debt trap in order to fulfill his Renewed Hope Agenda and allow citizens to breathe. Okechukwu lamented that he cannot fathom how the Renewed Hope Agenda will bring the intended succor to Nigerians when the country is burdened with all manner of debts, both local and foreign, “prohibitive interest rates on treasury bills, dangerous dollar-denominated loans, and short-term Eurobonds, making the fiscal restructuring of debt service imperative.” In a statement he signed, Okechukwu humbly appealed to the president, citing Benjamin Franklin’s admonition that “he who goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing,” and called for a high-powered panel of inquiry to reexamine Nigeria’s debts to uncover genuine and less-than-transparent debt transactions. He cautioned that the huge debt burden threatens Nigeria’s nascent democracy and drains resources meant for health, education, and poverty alleviation. According to Okechukwu: “It is regrettable that the budget for Defence (N4.91tr), Infrastructure (N4.06tr), Education (N3.52tr), and Health (N2.48tr), totaling N14.97tr, is far less than the N15.8trillion budgeted for debt service.” Okechukwu acknowledged the removal of fuel subsidies, giving kudos to President Tinubu, but lamented that the humongous debt service has now become the new anti-production elephant in the room. He said: “Yes, the fuel subsidy is gone, albeit the subsidy regime had links to the planlessness and squandermania that governed the sordid debt exercise. Or do we forget outliers like when Dr. NgoziOkonjo-Iweala, the current WTO President, instituted a panel that probed and found that the fuel subsidy was riddled with corruption, upon which the culprits resorted to kidnapping her mother?” “Accordingly, Mr. President should dust off Okonjo-Iweala’s files and other bad loan files with the intent to recover monies and return Nigeria to a productive economy.” Okechukwu recalled with nostalgia that Nigeria’s first loan from the Paris Club in 1964 was $13.1 million for the construction of the Niger Dam. He also mentioned Nigeria’s debt relief deal under President OlusegunObasanjo’s administration in 2005, where $35.994 billion in debt was canceled. He noted, paradoxically, that today, Nigeria’s debt burden stands at N121.67 trillion, equivalent to $91.46 billion USD. “The only way to break the fetters of the debt burden, as we did in 2005, is through fiscal restructuring. In other words, a high-powered multilateral panel of inquiry must ascertain our actual debt and seek debt cancellation,” he said. On what must be done, the former Director General of Voice of Nigeria urged PresidentTinubu to make bold decisions. Okechukwu added: “I agree totally with President Tinubu that we must make bold decisions, even though they may be painful. Accordingly, the necessary bold decisions at this critical juncture are not excessive taxation or high tariffs, but a multilateral, high-powered panel of inquiry comprising eminent local and international statesmen to reexamine our domestic and foreign debts as the only answer to save Nigerians from the debt trap.
The Chairman of Ideato North Local Government Area, Hon. Arc. Chukwunonso Okpareke, has officially launched the grading of roads across the local government. The initiative, which kicked off at Ndi Akunwanta Uno in Ndi Iheme Ward, signals a determined push toward improving road infrastructure and boosting accessibility within the region.
During the ceremony, Hon. Okpareke assured residents that the project would reach all 14 wards in Ideato North, underscoring the administration’s commitment to equitable development. To speed up the process, he announced that an additional grader would be deployed to other wards the following day.
Hon. Okpareke expressed deep gratitude to the Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, for his steadfast support of grassroots development. He applauded the Governor’s 3R framework—Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Recovery—as a transformative approach to addressing the needs of rural communities.
In attendance were several key stakeholders, including Hon. Kanu Kenechukwu Chimaobi, the councilor representing Iheme Ward and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Hon. Julian Offor, councilor for Izuogu Ward 2 and Chairman of the House Committee on Works, as well as Mr. Njoku, the HOD for Works, and Mr. Ikechukwu Owete, Secretary to the Local Government Chairman. They praised the road grading initiative as a vital step in driving infrastructural development and pledged their commitment to its success.
This landmark project is a significant stride toward fostering growth, improving transportation, and enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Ideato North.
The members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri Chapter, have dissociated themselves from the planned industrial action, hate speeches, and “Pull Her Down Politics” of ASUP National body against the 9th Substantive Rector of the institution, Dr. Basilia Igbokwe vis-a-vis her emergence as Rector, describing the petitions and inactions as mischievous and self-serving.
Solidarity campaign
“The Congress resolved to disassociate themselves from the Industrial Action planned by ASUP National of which one of the reasons has to do with the selection and appointment of the 9th Substantive Rector of our institution. The Congress considers such a move as embarrassing and self-serving which does not have the blessings and endorsement of the chapter Congress”
“We urge the general public, and particularly the Honourable Minister of Education to disregard the petition authored by Mr. Shammah Kpanja and to support the new Rector of Federal Polytechnic Nekede in her efforts to restore the institution to its former glory. We say no to any form of industrial action that seeks to undermine the progress we have made. We stand in solidarity with Dr. Basilia Igbokwe and the entire management team of the institution”
ASUPNEK alongside the leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS among other union leaders in FEDPONEK in a recent protest in the institution registered their grievances against “the clandestine, destructive and unprogressive activities of the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) led by Comrade Shamma Kpanja and Comrade Ezeibe as the immediate past National President against the appointment of Dr. Basilia Igbokwe as the 9th Substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic Nekede”
Addressing pressmen shortly after the demonstration, the Dean of, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Anayo Uhiara stressed that the unholy activities and petitions of ASUP The national body led by Comrade Kpanja and spearheaded by Comrade Ezeibe against the appointment of Dr. Basilia Igbokwe is “self-serving, misleading and mischievous as it lacks authorization of the chapter Congress to work with the national leadership of ASUP to write a petition against the process of selection and appointment of the Rector.
Dr. Uhiara, however, disclosed that the existence of a particular group known as “Like Minds” in the institution had been responsible for the sorry state of our FEDPONEK before the emergence of Dr. Igbokwe.
“This group, in the name of Like Minds, has been perpetuating nefarious activities, including employment racketeering, abuse of due process, management rascality, nepotism, etc. Their activities pushed our once prestigious institution into a debt profile running into billions of naira without commiserate infrastructural development, while all the once flourishing Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) Sources were run- down”
“We must not allow them to hold us to ransom again. We need to liberate our institution from the strongholds of this group, hiding under the ASUP national body to breach the peace on campus and to petition against the seamless and transparent selection and appointment process of our new Rector”
The Dean added that the ASUP Nekede chapter chairman’s refusal to disassociate himself and the chapter from the ASUP National Executive Council (NEC) resolutions against the appointment of the Rector led to a vote of No Confidence on him by 5 members of his executive in the first instance, and the subsequent vote of No Confidence by the chapter Congress on the entire Chapter Executive Council (CEC) under the leadership of Engr. Stanley Nwadike.
“Consequent on the observed violation of the union’s grievance procedure and channels of communication, a vote of no confidence was earlier passed on Engr. Stanley Nwadike (Chapter chairman of ASUPNek) by 5 out of the 9 Members of the Chapter Executive Council in direct response to his refusal to write a disclaimer disassociating Himself and ASUPNek Chapter from the ASUP national leadership’s clandestine activities against the seamless, peaceful, and transparent selection and appointment processes of the 9th substantive rector of our institution. On the strength of this vote of No Confidence by the majority members of Chapter Executive Council and other identified Executive Rascality so manifest in the management of the affairs of the Union, the congress of ASUPNek in their 3rd Quarter Congress held on the 30th of October, 2024 in unity passed a vote of no confidence in the entire Chapter Executive Council and directed the past Chairmen of ASUPNek chapter to Oversee the activities of the chapter pending resolution of the crisis”
Solidarity campaign
“We hoped that the measure taken by the Congress members will cause the sacked ASUPNek chairman, Engr Stanley NWADIKE, and his cohorts to have a sober reflection on their activities and the resultant effects on him, our chapter, the institution, and the ASUP national as a body, they chose to hide under the support of ASUP National leadership to disrespect the Rector of our institution, disrespect their senior colleagues in the institution and those who have held leadership positions in the Union, and perhaps contributes more money as check off dues by the virtue of the ASUP constitution. For the sake of emphasis, it is most disappointing that Engr. Stanley Nwadike and the National leadership of ASUP referred to their colleagues and members, former Chairmen of ASUPNek, and most Deans and Directors in the institution- as mobs and renegades. This is most saddening and must be condemned by all well-meaning general public. We must note, and very importantly too, that in unionism, the power is at the base- it lies with the Congress who freely gave the mandate to a few of their members to lead them. At any point Congress feels that the mandate given to these few persons to lead them is being used against their interests and well-being, it can be withdrawn irrespective of whatever the Constitution says. This decision to sack the chapter Executive Council of ASUPNek and to disassociate with all activities of the ASUP national leadership against the collective interest of Academic Staff members in this institution is a clear demonstration of the fact that the power of the Union lies with the Congress”
In the foregoing, the Congress reversed the renaming of the ASUPNek Solidarity Complex to Anderson Ezeibe Solidarity Complex; noting that the idea of the complex was initiated by past Chairmen and the completion and its Continuous improvement were done by other past Chairmen besides Mr. Ezeibe.
With a heart full of love and compassion, Mummy Amarachi Esom the wife of the District Superintendent of Owerri East of Assemblies of God Nigeria is dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of widows and the less privileged in our society.
Mummy Esom calling out the beneficiaries.
Her selfless efforts aim to bring hope, support, and joy to those who need it most.
This this woman Evangelist cum Womens coordinator of Owerri East District of her church through her tireless work, is making a tangible difference in the lives of many. Her kindness and generosity are a beacon of light, inspiring others to join her in making a positive impact.
Some of the beneficiaries receiving their gifts.
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The police in Imo state have arrested a secondary school teacher in the state, Mrs Blessing Emmanuel, for dehumanizing her 12- year- old step daughter, Amarachi Emmanuel.
Mrs Emmanuel was arrested Tuesday following a complaint made by an Owerri based activist journalist, Chidiebube Okeoma, at Owerri Area command headquarters located in the Owerri metropolis.
The victim’s plight was brought to Okeoma’s attention by two Owerri based women, Eunice and and Amarachi, who saw the girl selling sachet water on the streets of Owerri with her battered body.
The Battered 12year old girl
A video clip posted by Okeoma on social media which had gone viral, the girl was seen with bruises, scars and matchet cuts.
Okeoma who confirmed the arrest of the woman in Owerri, on Thursday, said that he took the girl to Umuguma General hospital in Owerri, where she is receiving intense medical attention, currently.
The journalist said” Amarachi Emmanuel is 12 years old. Her mother died in 2018 and her father married the suspect in 2019. They live in Nekede area of Owerri. The girl and her two siblings are out of school for years now. The woman commanded them to be harking satchet water for her everyday and be making returns to her while their mates are in schools.
“The girl told me that her step mom dehumanizes them. They sell pure water for her from morning till night and mostly go to bed hungry. The latest bartering was because the girl said she cooked rice and eat without the woman’s permission and on getting home, the woman battered her.
“I took the girl to Owerri Area command police headquarters and got the woman arrested, immediately. In order to save the girl’s life, I took her to Umuguma General hospital where she was admitted. I have also enrolled her into the Imo State Health Insurance Scheme for vulnerable children in the state.
“I have involved National Human Rights commission, Owerri Municipal Council welfare Department and the Imo State ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.
“Many Human Rights Organizations have also contacted me in regards to this case. The Owerri branch of the Nigeria Bar Association has also contacted me. Various media organizations are interested in the girl’s matter now.
“Bartering of children has no place in the 21st century. Police are investigating and my request is that the woman be arraigned. The woman turned the girl and her siblings to slaves, simply because their mother is late and their father is medically unstable.
“I want to get the girl and her siblings off the streets. My idea is to enroll her in a school and her siblings too. Currently, they leave in a shanty. They will need a decent apartment once she gets back on her feet, again.
“Her lapse, eyes, Virginia, left leg, right hand and stomach were battered with burns and matchet cuts. Little Amarachi Emmanuel needs all of us now. Let us tell her that humanity is not wicked. There are compassionate Nigerians all over.”
When contacted, the spokesperson for the police in the state, Henry Okoye, disclosed that the state Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, had ordered that the right things be done in the matter.
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, urging the resolution of various longstanding issues affecting the polytechnic sector.
According to the union, the ultimatum, which begins on October 7, 2024, and ends on October 25, 2024, could lead to industrial action if the demands are not met.
ASUP’s National President, Shammah Kpanja, revealed this decision on Thursday after a National Executive Council of the union in Abuja when he addressed the press.
Among the issues raised by ASUP are alleged violations of the Federal Polytechnics Act and other governing laws, which affect the appointment of key administrative officers in both federal and state-owned polytechnics.
Kpanja warned that if the government does not take action, ASUP will not hesitate to mobilise its members for industrial action, including strikes and protests.
He said, “In line with our commitment to advocating for a functional polytechnic education system in Nigeria, we hereby issue a 15-day ultimatum, starting from October 7, 2024.
“If these issues are not resolved within this period, we will consider various forms of trade disputes, including a possible withdrawal of services by our members nationwide.”
He added that after the expiration of the ultimatum, ASUP’s NEC will reconvene to determine the next course of action.
A former Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Folashodun Shonubi, has said he learnt that there were intrigues and politics in the naira redesign exercise carried out in 2022.
Shonubi, then Deputy Governor (Operations) before his appointment as Acting CBN Governor, said the former Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele, told him and others that there were intrigues and politics in the whole exercise.
Shonubi, now retired, who is the Prosecution’s third witness, made this claim in reaction to a question from Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, at the resumed hearing in the trial of the ex-governor of the CBN.
Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory FCT (FCT) on four counts bordering on disobedience to the direction of law and illegal act causing injury to the public about the naira redesign exercise.
Ojo had asked Shonubi if, as a seasoned CBN banker, he was aware of the intrigues and politics in the naira redesign exercise.
The witness said he ordinarily did not know, but learnt from Emefiele, during one of their meetings, that there were indeed intrigues and politics in the exercise.
The witness however did not say if Emefiele told them what the intrigues and politics were.
When asked if indeed there was presidential approval for the naira redesign, the witness said the defendant presented a document during one of the meetings of the CBN’s Committee of Governors (COG) containing the signature of the president.
Shonubi, however, said what the CBN under Emefiele produced after the naira redesign exercise was different from what President Bola Buhari approved.
He said the redesigned naira notes were launched by President Buhari, adding that he was not aware of a letter from the president complaining about the naira redesign.
The witness also said he did not come across any letter from either the COG or the board of the CBN protesting against or condemning the approval of the president for currency redesign.
On whether he knew all that transpired between President Buhari and Emefiele in the course of the naira redesign exercise, the witness said no.
Shonubi said he is not aware of the oral discussions between the defendant and the then-president about the naira redesign exercise.
He said it was only the defendant who was interacting with the president on the issue.
Shonubi confirmed that he was invited once by the EFCC about the case and that he made statements.
He however said the EFCC did not have a physical confrontation between him and the defendant in respect of what was contained in his statements that related to him (the defendant).
While being led in evidence by prosecuting lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, earlier, the witness said what was produced by the CBN under Emefiele as the redesigned naira notes were not the same as approved by the President.
He said the memo presented to the president for the naira redesign was solely prepared by Emefiele and sent to the president.
The Federal Lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has reassured indigenes of Umuchima Community in Ideato South local government area of Imo state of both the federal and state governments resolve to arrest the devastating gully erosion in the community which has claimed lots of lives as well as over thirty residential buildings and shops among billions of properties in the area.
Hon. Ugochinyere gave the assurance on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, when he visited the gully erosion site to inspect the federal government-powered construction works in the area to remedy the situation while disclosing the State government plans to take over the site, noting that the people’s overall interest is to get a lasting solution to the menace irrespective of the government in question.
The dogged federal lawmaker who cheered the high level of work ongoing at the site as well as the state government’s interest in taking over the site to give the people a sense of belonging, however, expressed utmost worry that construction may slow down or hit the bricks in the long run due to change in operational intervention plans, hence he equally urged the state government to live up to the high expectations of the people.
“We decided to come to see the extent of the work, and we are so pleased that they have covered almost one kilometer in the alternative route, and from their works when the sands coming from the river burst out to Umuchima market, they will start filling the other part of the Gully. They have been able to excavate the sand to recover the whole road and waterways.
“With the speed at which they are going, they should have continued if not for the interruption that might occur by now; by December, they would have laid a temporary bridge to make the area motorable up to the market while they fill up other sides. But also, we received news that the State government is interested in the project, and this is the thing we have been praying and asking for because it is not my job as a lawmaker to get involved in project construction as I do representation and law-making. …it was because the state and federal governments abandoned it over time that we started screaming and pleading and got the attention of the Federal government to award the contract to Rock View Construction Company. Since then, the contractor has been doing fantastic work despite the unavailability of funds.
“I thank the federal government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi who kept the promises they made to us alongside the Contractor that they would recover the Umuchima Gully Erosion site and as you can see; bursting the road up to Umuchima market is close to 30 percent completion But at the same time, we have received the news that the state government led by Governor Hope Uzodimma wants to take over the project and is also adding the road from Orlu to Orie Akokwa”
“It doesn’t matter who does it, whether the state government or the federal government because what is important to our people is that they have a right to access good roads and also have the problem of this Gully Erosion solved. Whether Governor Hope Uzodimma takes over the project to complete what they are doing now it will be commendable but I must add that before we started this advocacy; it took almost two years after the award of the project the first time under former President Buhari and it was abandoned”
Ikenga equally decried the sufferings and yearnings of the people for change in past ugly narratives of interventions across the locality as he expressed mixed feelings about the project takeover plans, adding that past governments had played politics with the menace; hence, the people are resolute not to create rooms for excuses, failures, and disappointments.
“I’m using this opportunity to let our people know that the speed of work you are seeing here may be slowed or temporary but we pray it doesn’t become permanent because the state government said they want to take over this place and fix it”
“We have received the news and it is good news and bad news at the same time. …it is good news as it is commendable if it is done and will be bad news if after they are demobilized and we come back to the same problem.
“It was because they didn’t do what they were supposed to do that made us leave our legislative duties to start going from ministry to ministry to seek government attention which we got hence our people will not want any situation where the wonderful works which the federal government contractors are doing on-site stops: going by the intervention by the state government; …that when we come back by December, or January and nothing is happening on-site and when the rainy season comes again, it takes over Umuchima community.
The promising lawmaker lauded the management of Rockview Construction company for their good initiatives and concrete works, especially their show of commitment, had visited the site and hit the ground running on time.
He also commended the people of Umuchima for their patience, understanding, and support while urging them to keep all hope alive, having attracted the full attention of the Federal and state governments as bonafide citizens of Imo state and Nigeria at large.
“If Uzodimma fixes it, it is commendable, but at the same time, our people will not forgive if he now chases away the federal government people on grounds that you are going to do it and suddenly you do not finish it because from the day they came to site and today you can see the visible impact as one can walk inside the gully unlike before”
Speaking to newsmen, the Federal government contractor and team lead of Rockview Construction company onsite Mr Friday Okorobia said when they arrived, “there was no way one can access the gully which was initially about 26 meters wide and 38 meters high”, adding that the gully can now be accessed due to dedicated works hence the gully is currently less than 15 meters wide on a stretch bed up to a kilometer.
The Contractor who emphasized the Company’s determination to deliver noted that what is left of the sand bed to burst out at Nkwo Umuchima market is less than 100 meters which according to him is calculated to be completed in the next two weeks, stressing that the road should be accessible and motorable by all light-weight vehicles by the end of November if their works are not halted.
He thanked the Lawmaker and the people of Umuchima Community for their morale support, and confidence in them to deliver noting that “we are not here to struggle or fight with the government; if the state wants to take over, no problems, we are not battling with anybody as the glory when done irrespective of the government is for Umuchima Community.
Speaking also, the President General of Umuchima Community, Mr Nelson Okpara, while extolling the human-faced lawmaker for his critical and sensitive intervention barely a year in office as a Member of the Federal House of Representatives, decried that the community had suffered untold devastation following the gully erosion since 2019 after several calls for government intervention failed.
“We have been trying different levels of government, both the state, federal, and even the local government area when it was small since 2019 when this Gully started, but it was only Hon. Barr. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere who came to our rescue,
“We have lost a lot, over thirty buildings, farmlands and other properties of the community as well as displaced persons”
The PG also appealed to the state government to live up to the community’s expectations when she take over the project site, assuring them of the peoples support.
“We appeal to Governor Hope Uzodimma to deliver on time to save the people as the community is fastly going into extinction.
The level of havoc caused over the years, according to the youths of Umuchima who spoke to journalists, cannot be valued as different types of buildings, such as well-furnished duplexes, bungalows, shops, and parts of Nkwo Umuchima, have gone down the deep, including the home of a one-time Imo High Court Judge.
They expressed sadness over the ugly developments which have not only hampered their businesses, and movements but have killed and displaced families in the area and further threatens to cut them off power supply and network coverage as power and electricity facilities in the locality are being quaked and fallen by the gully erosion daily especially when it rains.
Police arrest Bishop Timothy Otu after Married female Evangelist who Lodged with him in a Hotel was found dead in Aba.
General Overseer of Agape Evangelical Ministeries (City of Miracles)Located in Obikabia Junction Aba , Abia State has been arrested by the Police after a married female Evangelist and mother of five identified as “Evangelist Happiness”who lodged in with him at Jubilee Guest House Ovom, Ogborhill was found dead in the hotel room.
PUO Reports gathered that the incident happened around 11pm on Saturday 12th August 2023 after the Bishop who booked the room with her absconded after deceiving the receptionist that he was going to buy food at that time of the night.
The manager of the Hotel who suspected foul play immediately reported to the Eastern Ngwa Police Station in Obingwa Local Government Area around around 1am on Sunday morning.
When officers of the Nigerian Police went to the hotel, the woman was lying naked with foam coming out of her mouth and nose.
PUO Reports gathered that when her Phone was opened , it was discovered that the woman and mother of Five Children is a member of the Agape Evangelical Ministeries Incorporated founded by Bishop Timothy Otu and they have been having romantic relationship and discussion via text messages which were seen by the Police.
Investigations revealed that the woman died during the marathon s@x with the Bishop.
The Police Officers traced the Bishop to his Church at Obikabia Junction, attended his Sunday Service with mofty, Bishop Timothy Otu who was heavily preaching about repentance was arrested immediately after his sermon and currently being detained at the Eastern Ngwa Police Station Obingwa.
The late Evangelist Happiness who is a mother of Five hails from Umuatakawom in Obingwa while her husband was at work in Bayelsa State when the ugly incident happened.
Benjamin Netanyahu In a speech that will be remembered for years to come, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu captivated global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today, September 27, 2024. His address, rich with references to biblical history and modern-day geopolitics, left world leaders in awe as he artfully linked Israel’s ancient past to its present and future on the global stage.
Netanyahu’s speech was far more than a standard diplomatic address as it was an invitation to view Israel not just as a nation with contemporary challenges but as a civilization with a storied legacy. By drawing on ancient biblical references, he evoked powerful imagery that transcended politics and reached into the heart of Israel’s cultural and spiritual identity. The speech resonated on a deeply emotional level, not just for Israelis, but for people across the globe who see the Bible as a shared heritage.
Israeli Prime Minister
With a commanding presence, Netanyahu began by referencing King David’s battles for Jerusalem, framing Israel’s current position in the Middle East as a continuation of biblical struggles. “Just as David faced Goliath with courage and faith, today Israel stands before great adversaries. But like David, we will prevail,” he declared, his voice ringing through the hall. The analogy drew a standing ovation from many in attendance, with several world leaders visibly moved by his words.
Netanyahu’s references to the Bible did not stop there. He invoked the prophetic wisdom of Isaiah and Ezekiel to discuss the turbulent dynamics of the Middle East and the constant threats Israel faces, particularly from Iran. “As the prophets warned of destruction, we are tasked with vigilance in our time,” he said, turning the attention of the assembly to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. His plea for the international community to unite against the Iranian threat was bolstered by this historical context, giving his words a timeless, almost sacred weight.
In an era of fleeting political sound bites, Netanyahu’s speech stood apart, rich with substance and history. His eloquent invocation of biblical scripture was not just rhetoric, it was a profound reminder that Israel’s story spans millennia, and that its survival has always been a matter of divine providence as much as human resilience.
Benjamin Netanyahu
Many in the room acknowledged after the speech that it was a moment destined to be remembered. Political analysts, diplomats, and scholars were quick to note that Netanyahu’s address could be a defining moment in both his career and in Israel’s diplomatic narrative at the UN. It was not just his words that stirred the assembly, it was the depth of his message.
Netanyahu’s ability to weave together ancient texts and modern concerns created an extraordinary impact. “This wasn’t just a speech, it was a moment in history,” said one European diplomat. “He reminded us all that Israel’s survival and its pursuit of peace are part of a much larger story, one that has been unfolding for thousands of years.”
The speech also marked a turning point in Netanyahu’s leadership style. Known for his hardline stance on security and diplomacy, today he showed a different side, a leader deeply in tune with the cultural and spiritual currents of his people. His speech at UNGA today will likely be studied for years as an example of how a leader can use history and tradition to reinforce national sovereignty and diplomacy.
World leaders, from the United States to the Middle East, were left with much to ponder after his address. Netanyahu’s remarks on the Abraham Accords were particularly striking. He described the agreements as not just political pacts, but as the fulfillment of ancient prophecies of peace between Israel and its neighbors. “These accords are the dawn of a new Middle East, one that embraces peace, mutual respect, and shared prosperity,” he said.
…Urges him to disregard media propaganda against her…
South East Media Editors Forum (SEMEF) has called on the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to disregard the negative media propaganda by some sponsored agents against the recent appointment of Dr. Basilia Igbokwe as the 9 Substantial Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri-West Imo State. This is even though she is ably qualified for the office.
Rising from our emergency meeting in Owerri on Friday, SEMEF resolved to condemn the media attack as it is uncalled for.
“The media attacks by a group who is using their access to the judiciary and media to cause unnecessary trouble is condemnable and we are appealing to President Tinubu to ignore the unwarranted allegations that her appointment as the Rector was in non-compliance with the Polytechnic’s Act.
Dr. Basilia Igbokwe is a seasoned academic and an attitude administrator having emerged as the best candidate after a rigorous and keenly contested election process.
Furthermore, her appointment was legally and duly ratified by the Governing Council of the institution before approval by the President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Igbokwe has paid her dues in the development of the Polytechnic over the years. She didn’t fall from the moon to be elected, ratified, and appointed respectively as the Rector of the institution. It is an aberration why some individuals are sponsoring a group to tarnish her image. This can be described as an emotional tendency. In fact, it is ridiculous and a disappointment to every right-thinking person in society for one in his or her right senses to attack a mother without any tangible reason.
Igbokwe merited the appointment having demonstrated exceptional qualifications, experience, and leadership expertise. Her credentials are not in doubt, and she has the ability and confidence to drive the institution to more lofty heights.
On inquiries, the Polytechnic’s staff students and the Host Community are very happy with the appointment and have vowed to make her succeed in her new position.
She is a beacon of hope, and we have taken our time to investigate Igbokwe’s background both in the institution and outside the institution and discovered that she is impeccable and exceptionally prudent in her leadership qualities and has good track records of delivery in her previous leadership roles in the institution and beyond.
To the best of our knowledge, without mincing words, Dr. Basilia Igbokwe is the right choice for the institution at this particular point in time because of her vision, passion, and commitment to excellence.
It is worthy of note that the jobless attackers are not talking against her credentials or experience or even about her inability to lead the institution over the appointment; rather, they are talking about “not following due process.” this is very unfortunate.
This is a clear sign that they have nothing against her if not for jealousy. They prepared to fail in their bid to bring her down from abinitio. Let her attackers wait for their own time, refrain from their childish attitude, and stop playing to the gallery as more than one person can never be the Rector of an institution at a time.
The sponsoring of the media attacks will immediately die down when the financial backers become tired and outspend their budgets.
The new Rector, Dr. Basilia Igbokwe, is an outstanding Leader, and she is the best among the best for the Office of the Rector, Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri West Imo State.
We urge the public to disregard those unfounded claims by money mongers and to always verify information nation through the official channels of the institution.
