Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Kingdom Human Rights Foundation Int’l’s Campaign Against FEDPOLYNEK Rector Appointment Seen as Undermining the Presidency and Disrupting Progress

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Prof Eleanya Asoya…

It is no longer news that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President BOLA AHMED TINUBU on September 10, 2024, appointed the 9th substantive Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, in the person of DR. BASILIA IGBOKWE. This meritorious appointment of the President followed well supervised and conducted interviews and selection process by the Polytechnic Governing Council, under heavily secured and monitored atmosphere (records are available in various formats to verify the process), in which DR. (MRS.) BASILIA IGBOKWE emerged in the first position.

For the records, it is worth mentioning hitherto that, there was, prior to the final selection by the Polytechnic Governing Council, a previous election for the same purpose, conducted by the Governing Council, in which DR (MRS.) BASILIA IGBOKWE also emerged as the Primus Inter pares, but was met with thuggery and violence orchestrated by unscrupulous elements who were “obviously sponsored” by a few deviant members of the Polytechnic Community, to overturn the outcome of the free and fair process. The Kingdom Human Rights Foundation Int’l are conspicuously now, playing THE SAME SCRIPT on the outer stage. The general public should beware, and please take note.

Dr. Mrs Basilia Igbokwe left

It is imperative to state that, there is no breach of the peace, chaos or distractions WHATSOEVER looming or happening within the environment of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri at the moment. If there is any perceived and expressed feelings to report, it is the fact that students, non-academic staff, academic staff, management staff and the general Polytechnic Community are overwhelmed with expressed feelings of joy and satisfaction that the Polytechnic has been favoured with such a God-sent in the person of DR. (MRS.) BASILIA IGBOKWE as the Rector.

According to the students in one of their jubilations around the school environment, they chanted in songs: “the good days of DR. (MRS.) NJOKU, former Rector of FedpolyNek have returned”; “the days of hope have returned”…..

Letter of Appointment

We therefore condemn in the strongest possible terms, the negative efforts of any person or group of persons, within and/or outside the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri Community to cause confusion, return the school to backwardness and dash the hopes of the entire happy Polytechnic, Nekede. Such elements are no doubt, the enemies of the school, enemies of progress, enemies of the Government of President BOLA AHMED TINUBU, and of course, enemies of God. They can strive, but, evil SHALL NOT prevail over good.

DR. (MRS.) BASILIA IGBOKWE remains the 9th Substantive Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, with credence of the office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Affirmative release from the Registry

 Prof Eleanya Asoya

 National President,

Integrity, Accountability & Transparency Group (IATG)

18/09/24

The Truth of the Matters Arising From FEDERAL POLY NEKEDE Rectorship.

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There is no gain saying that nothing good comes so easily because the monster dreaded counters, setbacks, battles and all worth not; are all the spices that forms the uneasiness of every good cause hence the general public, the polytechnic community, lovers of good progress, and goodwill are urged not to be blown away by the sweet cotted and lie-laden reports against the newly and duly appointed 9th Substantive Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri, Dr Mrs Basilia Igbokwe.

From the counters raised by the unpatriotic fellows whose target was to hold down the polytechnic in their selfish interests of undue enrichment, aggrandizement, and racketeering; it is crystal clear to note that they are mostly concerned about the institution’s account and properties so not to have traces of their sharp practices hence their full resolve to fight against the tide that promises to end bad, irresponsible, cabal and cartel leadership in the institution.

Dr. Mrs Basilia Igbokwe

In the foregoing, Please discard their disjointed, concocted press release and memos and treat all information therein with zero credence as they are all works of mischief makers shopping for innocent and unsuspecting audience to buy off. The originators of the false press statements are mischievous and desperate individuals whose quest for power was frustrated to the core hence they can go any length to make noises to overheat the polity.

Recall that Dr. Basilia Igbokwe credibly emerged 1st position in the Rectorship contest in Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri Imo State few weeks ago with wide margins to beat.

Kindly note that the 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions names were forwarded to Abuja and Mr. President of Federal Republic of Nigeria opted to confirm Dr. Basilia Igbokwe who was the 1st in the Rectorship contest inspite of high level plotted conspiracies.

The President further issued Letter of Appointment to her as the 9th Substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State having met the requirements of the office to be so appointed. So the illogical arguments that the letter of appointment was given to her while
President Tinubu on was away on a foreign trip does not add up because such hallowed appointment comes with the President’s endorsements.

Besides, she is already inaugurated as the 9th Substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri Imo State in Abuja by the Minister of Education over three weeks ago hence their actions and inactions were just to stop the ceremonial conclusion that appeals much to a layman that she has taken over.

The press release is full of calumny and lacks the merit of human rights abuse as pointed out to be their rationale. Further questions begging for answers are:

  1. Why are they only out to embarrass themselves by unnecessary sensationalism;
  2. Who are these NGOs getting so interested in Federal Polytechnic Nekede Community internal matter to had initiated law suit?
  3. Were these NGOs contestants in the just concluded Rectorship race in Federal Polytechnic Nekede and if they were not, in what premise are they filing a suit?
  4. Who are those sponsoring and financing this faceless NGO to detract the new Rector from hitting the ground running?
  5. . Why did they file their suit on August 4 as they claimed and evidently had not served all the parties and obtained an order? Which makes their efforts defeated, hence no court would sustain such rubbish because is not tenable.
  6. Why did the former acting Rector whose tenure expired 10am on September 10 after he had submitted his hand over note to the governing council chairman before 9am on September 10, returned with a controversial injunction on 11th September about 2pm, just about two hours after the Governing council had adopted the appointment and fixed ceremonial reception of the Rector for September 17?

Above all, I strongly believe the Defendants have lawyers to defend them in the matter to disgrace these detractors for Federal Polytechnic Nekede Community to breath fresh air.

Those threatening the new Rector of FEDPOLYNEK are more like hoodlums as it is very evident that the originators of this ill-conceived memo lack sleep and only attempted to feed the public with a drowning man’s last resort fight.

Make no mistake, Dr. Basilia Igbokwe is the Confirmed and appointed 9th Substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State by Mr. President of Federal Republic of Nigeria. She is fully in charge and control of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede Community following the appointment of President Tinubu, the letter of appointment already handed over to her by the Minister of Education and the adoption and announcement of her appointment as the 9th Substantive Rector by the Governing body on 11th September, 2024.

Besides, we duly gathered that the planned Welcome and Presentation Ceremony postponement was never in respect to the faceless group’s unfounded memos or press release. A new date will soon be out to ensure all well wishers are adequately carried along in the celebration.

Letter of Appointment

We advise the public to keep calm and herald a new dawn/era in Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State. Nothing good they say comes easily but it must surely come because there is light at the end of the tunnel and no darkness has ever outshined Light.

Dr John Chukwu , National Coordinator,
Centre for Educational Leadership & Development (CELD)
17/09/24.

AGC Owaelu Blazes Trail With “September To Remember” Programme From 22nd to 29th

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ThankGod EMEH…

Cheers abound as members, host community and the general public anticipates the highly powered 8-day programme of Assemblies of God Church, Owaelu Uratta, captioned “September To Remember”

The programme themed “Jehovah My Ebenezer” is billed to run from Sunday 22nd September to Sunday, 29th September 2024.

Venue: Assemblies of God Church Owaelu along Orji Toronto road, Owerri, Imo state.

Time: Sundays -8am while from Monday to Saturday is 5pm prompt.

According to the Conveners, Pastor Prince and Evang Goodness Ukwu, assured that the programme will not only be a great gathering but a soul lifting and destiny driven encounter with God.

Pastor Prince Ukwu added that the programme is for all and sundry as it creates the spiritual and all-round stages for the Ember months.

The special Guest of Honour is the Owerri East District Superintendent, Rev Dr. Okechulwu Esom while the Word Ministers expected at the programme include Rev Chris Kalu Orji (Rabbii) from Umuahia, Rev Evang. Chidi Oken from Abakiliki, Rev James Anya from Owerri just as Evang Mrs Stone O Eunice will be the Music Minister.

Come one, Come all.

Assemblies of God Owerri East District Women Confab Ends in Jubilation, Testimonies

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ThankGod Emeh…

The glory and Jubilation that enveloped the 2024 Assemblies of God Church Women Convention of Owerri East District is yet to be told in full across boards as the heaven of heavens came down and made manifest to restore health joy, peace, hope and lost glories of the participants.

The 4-day power-packed conference (4th-7th September) held at AGC Owerri East District Headquarters Toronto/Road Safety road Owerri Imo state, with the Theme “Divine Manifestation”, according to the participants was zero-short of all expectations, noting that they were reached at their different points of need.

The programme however resonated God’s word, revelations, prophecies and miracles as the women celebrated deliverance from evil strongholds among which Cancerous patients gained instant healing, hence all round expressions of joy and happiness.

Addressing thewomen at the confab, the District Superintendent (DS) of Assembies of God Church Owerri East District, Rev. Dr. Okechukwu Esom extolled the women for their commitment, sacrifice and service to God and prayed God to strengthen them for greater exploits.

The DS equally charged them to continue to earnestly seek the face of God in their numbers, lead examplary lives and set the pace for younger generations to follow, noting that “when you seek God, you shall surely find Him”

Preaching on the theme of the Convention, the Guest Speaker, Rev. Dr. Elisha Anyanwu charged the congregation to draw nearer to God and be open to God’s instructions at all times so to be fully used by God to manifest His glory.

Rev. Anyanwu commended the women for theme of the programme and their exceptional performances, adding that “God is really showing Himself and using them to do exploits and none should take the credit for the wonders” but return all the Glory to Him.

“It was a spiritual gathering where you see the raw power of God and it is already happening… God is the one doing it”

In her address earlier, the District Women Coordinator and Wife of the DS, Rev. Mrs Amarachi Esom thanked God for His infinite mercies throughout the programme while noting that God manifested His power in fullness as they witnessed “instant healing, all round deliverance, peace and joy”

Rev. Mrs Esom who expressed appreciation to the women for turning out en masse for the event, however prayed and tasked the women to be good wives and mothers at home to make the home a peaceful abode, noting that the lessons from the event ought make the women better beings going forward.

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“I pray that this joy will continue and will never go down spiritually, and may God uphold us with his Right hands and let His glory follow us to our different destinations and continue to radiate so that our families will know that we are from the presence of God…”

“By Divine Manifestation; We are going home to manifest and our husbands must surely know that we are from the presence of God, hence our characters will change because God has touched us and we are now calm, blessed, informed, happy and spirit filled women”

Assessing the programme, the Women Ministries (W.M.) President Owerri East District, Deaconess Jessy Nkwocha said the programme was a success even right from the planning stage as it recorded hundred percent turnout, punctuality, good conducts and “Divine Manifestation” as themed.

Deaconess Nkwocha prayed God to abundantly bless the District WM Coordinator and her team, as well as the women in General for their love for God evident in their collective and individual supports, and participation.

Speaking also, the District WM Secretary, Pastor Mrs. Charity Ibe expressed utmost happiness over the programme, stressing that the conduct and success of the event were “evidence of answered prayers”.

She thanked God for keeping them alive and manifesting His power in their midst, adding that the theme is timely to guide and guard the women out of problems as they go about their engagement in today’s turbulent society.

One of the participants, Evangelist Mrs Goodness Ukwu while thanking God for life and opportunity, lauded the W.M. leadership for the conduct and success of the programme, noting that the presence of God manifested in all ramifications to transform the women.

Evang. Ukwu added that the 2024 convention stands out as one of the best hence she was fulfilled and called on women to always make it a point of duty to attend.

Mummy Esom and one of the guest

Adding her voice, Mrs MaryJane Opara who could not contain her joy, said she was a fulfilled participant as she described the WM Convention as “a super duper programme filled with the presence of God; miracles, testimonies” adding that the Confab’s theme was well thought out.

She also urged women to avail themselves the opportunity to be in the presence of God at all times as “God presents His present to people who are presently present in His Presence”

Commending the District WM leadership, Pastor Mrs Goodness Ogoke said the programme was topnotch and prayed God to grant them more insights to lead.

Moreso, Mrs Praise Ihunanyachi who spoke alongside Mrs Cynthia Amos and Mrs Eunice Chibueze emphasized that their Take-home from the conference include victory, diverse healings, revelations and teachings for a better living while praying for more expositions and thanking God for the success of the confab.

Women sited listen to the word of God.

The highlights of the conference include “Salute Jesus” parade by the participants on Sectional arrangements among others.

Outrage As Enugu Catholic Priest Reportedly Flogs Women, Choir Members

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A priest of the Enugu Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Linus Okwu, has reportedly flogged members of his church, including women, girls and choir members, for allegedly failing to clear grasses within the church premises.

Okwu is said to be the parish priest of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, Agbani in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.

The Nation reports that the cleric allegedly whipped the parishioners, comprising mothers, young men, ladies and teenagers.

According to the report, trouble started when the angry priest, armed with canes, interrupted a choir practice in his parish and demanded an explanation on why the church field was yet to be cleared.

Not satisfied with the responses he got, he ordered the choir members to kneel and started flogging them mercilessly.

One of the victims who pleaded anonymity said she went home with bruises.

The victim further stated that the shock would continue to live with her for a lifetime.

“The Priest, who was visibly furious while addressing the choir members told us that since we hardly comply with the teaching and instruction of the church, that he would apply the stick approach to ensure compliance.

“I was sitting on a row of seats where teenage members of our choir were, so, when he started flogging, I withdrew to the back seat with the hope that he wouldn’t flog adults and mothers amongst us, but to my surprise, he flogged everybody, including myself.

“When I tried to put up resistance, he told me that if my father flogs me at home when I wrong him, he also reserves the right to whip members of his congregation as the father of the church if they falter. I was badly bruised when he finished with me,” the victim said.

The Director of Communication of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Anthony Aneke, was yet to react to the incident.

Dangote Refinery Not Licensed Yet, Says Nigerian Government

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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority(,NMDPRA), said it has not licensed the Dangote refinery.

The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, who disclosed this on Thursday said the refinery was still at the pre-commissioning stage.

Mr Ahmed who was responding to reports of alleged sabotaged of the Dangote refinery expressed concerns over the consistency and standardization of the refinery’s output.

He noted that products coming from Dangote refinery are inferior compared to the imported products.

“Well, just like you rightly asked, there are lots of concerns about the supply of petroleum products nationwide and the claims by some media houses that we were trying to scuttle the Dangote refinery; that is not so.

“Dangote refinery is still in the pre-commissioning stage. It has not been licensed yet. We have not licensed them yet,” he said.

According to him, the demand for the Dangote refinery cannot be met by the authorities at this time hence it could lead to energy insecurity and market monopoly.

He said: “So we can not rely heavily on one refinery to feed the nation because Dangote is requesting that we should suspend or stop all importation of petroleum products, especially automotive gas oil (AGO) or jet kero, and direct all marketers to the refinery.

“Dangote refinery as well as some major refineries like Waltersmith refinery, produce between 650 to 1200 ppm. So, in terms of quality, their quality is much more inferior to the imported quality,” Mr Ahmed added.

US Election: I’ll Carry Out Largest Deportation In America’s History — Trump

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Presidential candidate of the Republican, Donald Trump has pledged to carry out “the largest deportation operation in the history of the United States of America”.

In his official nomination acceptance speech on Thursday, Trump spoke to members of the Republican Party.

The GOP platform calls for “the largest deportation operation in our country’s history,” according to Trump.

The former President stated that crime is decreasing in Central American nations such as El Salvador because “they’re sending their murders to the United States of America”.

Trump, who escaped an assassination attempt a few days earlier, stated that his deportations would be “even larger than that of President Dwight D Eisenhower from many years ago.”

“You know, he was a moderate but he believed very strongly in borders. He had the largest deportation operation we’ve ever had.”

FG knows promoters of Nationwide Protest – NOA

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As government continues to engage with stakeholders on the economic, social and political challenges of the country, the National Orientation Agency has urged the promoters of the proposed nationwide protests to pursue dialogue instead of its recourse to disorder.

In a statement by Paul Odenyi, the Deputy Director, Press, the NOA stated that its nationwide structure has successfully identified the sponsors of the proposed protest and likely flashpoints saying government will take measures to forestall any violent occurences in the identified locations.

Director General of the Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu who made it clear that the channels of communication to government and its various arms remain open to dialogue sais it will continue to respects citizens’ right to protest and associate freely in line with democratic principles.

Further the Director General said: “that the identities of many of the brains behind the protest have been known, along with their collaborators who are safely residing abroad and the government is taking necessary actions to stop their subversive plans.

“that the intentions of the elements behind the planned protest are not about governance or state of the economy but a decoy to destabilize the country, cause mayhem and carry out arson, killings, maiming of innocent citizens for narrow political reasons.

“that NOA is intensifying efforts in civil intelligence gathering and sensitization of community leaders, parents and youths across the 774 local governments on the need for vigilance and collective preventive actions.

“that the other objective of the protest is to project to the international community, a picture of an unstable country as part of the grand design to intimidate the government and seek patronage of the bigger sponsors of the planned protest”.

UNICEF, NPC Incorporate NIN Into Digital Birth Registration

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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPC), has incorporated the National Identification Number (NIN) into digital birth registration in Nigeria.

It also says that the new e-birth registration will give a child an identity and the opportunity to be a Nigerian citizen.

UNICEF child protection specialist Denis Onoise stated these in an interview in Lagos, on the sideline of a two-day media dialogue on e-birth registration in the South-West held in Lagos.

According to Mr Onoise, the e-birth registration certificate will automatically generate and secure NIN for such a child. Therefore, he urged parents to ensure that their children were registered digitally, as it would be useful during school enrollment or visa or international passport applications.

Mr Onoise added that the e-birth registration could be done immediately after the child’s birth, either by the mother or the father, before such a baby would be discharged from the hospital.

The director of NPC in Lagos, Bamidele Sadiku, said e-birth registration would promote efficient government planning and effective use of resources.

Mr Sadiku said that a well-developed and functioning civil registration system entailed the registration of all vital events, including births and deaths.

He added that e-birth registration would provide an identity that usually enabled access to various basic rights and services as bona fide citizens.

According to him, e-birth registration has the potential to check double registration, identity forgery, and other birth data manipulations.

Mr Sadiku said plans were underway by the government to launch e-birth registration in five states, with the target of capturing 928,523 birth registrations of under-five children in Southern Nigeria before the end of the year.

Minimum Wage: Organized Labour accepts N70,000 From FG

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Leaders of the organised Labour have confirmed accepting the N70,000 minimum wage President Bola Tinubu approved for Nigerian workers.
Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information, had told State House correspondents that the president announced the offer at a meeting with the labour leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Thursday.
Briefing reporters after the meeting, Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said the unions had accepted the offer.
Flanked by Comrade Festus Usifo, President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and other representatives of Nigerian workers, who attended the meeting, Ajaero said the unions agreed to the offer because of other incentives attached.

He said another reason for accepting the offer is because the president promised a review every three years as against what obtained in the past.

Loud Ovation, Ecstacy Erupts, As Ihentuge Emerges Chairman NBA In Imo

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BY EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU

Pomp and pageantry, coupled with ecstacy reigned supreme in Imo State as the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA), Owerri branch, elected erudite scholar, Barr. Chris Ihentuge as chairmen in a keenly contested election.

Barr. Ihentuge emerged victorious with 119 votes while his opponent, Mazi Udegbulem, secured 92 votes
respectively. The enthusiastic event saw lawyers cast their votes to elect new officers for key positions within the branch.

In the race for the position of Publicity Secretary, Franklin Amandi emerged as the winner with 123 votes, while his opponent, Ewelike Nnadozie, secured 78 votes. There were 8 invalid votes in this category.

Nneoma Iwu clinched the position of Treasurer, garnering 129 votes against Anulika Okoro’s 81 votes. Only 1 vote was declared invalid in the treasurer’s contest.

The battle for the Social Secretary position was closely contested between Onyinye Ugbogu and Chinenye Akaah. Ugbogu emerged victorious with 103 votes, while Akaah received 97 votes. The Social Secretary’s election had 10 invalid votes.

The newly elected officers are expected to assume their positions immediately and serve for the next two years.

The NBA Owerri Branch expressed its commitment to work with the new leadership to advance the interests of lawyers and promote the rule of law in the state.

Speaking, the new NBA chairman, Owerri branch, Barr. Ihentuge commended members for trusting his ability to steer the ship of the association.

He promised not to disappoint and rather bring his wealth of experience, accumen and dexterity in piloting the affairs of this noble profession.

Barr Ihentuge stressed that in this contest, every body is a winner and urged his opponent to join hands with him and work assiduously and conscentiously for a brighter future for the association..

His words, “I appreciate you all for the enormous support and tenacity of purpose. We all are winners, i call on my opponent to join hands with me to lift Imo NBA to greater heights. God is with us and we shall emerge victorious in rendering selfless services to the association and the Nation”

In his comment, the outgoing Chairman, Barr. Ugochukwu Allinor commended the newly elected officers and urged them to build on the successes recorded during his tenure. He also thanked the members of the branch for their support and participation in the electoral process.

EUC Homes Summer Promo Commences Today With 25% Off, Try Us Today

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Dear Customers, subscribers and partners the deal day for the much anticipated summer promo of EUC Homes Ltd is here. In keeping to our earlier announcements, we wish to kindly inform you that the promo has commenced today the 30th day of June 2024 .

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The promo is on first come basis so you have to be the first to place a call or make an order. Our satisfaction as always is helping you make the best kind of investment with ease.

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Tragedy: 7 Dead In Fatal Collision In Aba, Abia State (Photos)

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It was a Tragedy on Ikot Ekpene Road in Aba, Abia State, as a Sienna vehicle operated by Akwa Ibom Integrated Transport had a head-on collision with a tipper truck loaded with sharp sand, resulting in the death of all 7 passengers on board.

The incident which happened at Okpakiri, Ikot Ekpene Road has left families and loved ones in mourning.

The cause of the accident is still unknown and under investigation.

More updates loadi…

New Breaking: Ex-Super Eagles Coach Finidi Breaks Silence Addresses Osimhen’s Accusations.

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Many speculations has been making rounds over the weekend concerning the disrespectful comments made against the Nigeria super eagles coach Finidi George by Osimen. Now the super eagles coach has debunked the rumours of attack on the person of Osimen.

Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has responded to the recent accusations made by Napoli forward Victor Osimhen in a viral video.

In an interview with Nigerian journalist Colins Udoh, according to ABN TV, Finidi George expressed his disappointment in Osimhen’s approach, stating that the player should have reached out to him directly to verify the allegations before going public.

His words; “Osimhen should have reached out to me first to find out if I did say what I was alleged to have said, rather than going public with such disrespect.”

Finidi George’s response comes after Osimhen accused him of making certain comments, which the player perceived as disrespectful.

The former coach’s remarks have sparked a heated debate in the Nigerian football community, with many calling for a resolution to the issue.

The exchange has raised questions about the relationship between coaches and players in the Super Eagles setup and the need for effective communication to avoid such public disputes.

It’s Not True Nnamdi Kanu Did Not Escape From DSS Custody – Ejimakor

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It’s a rumour and lies that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu escapes from DSS custody according to His lawyer Barrister Ejimakor.

Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, the lead Counsel of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Official, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday denied reports that the agitator escaped from his holding facility at the Department of State Services, DSS, in Abuja.

Ejimakor was reacting to claims that Kanu had escaped from custody.

According to ABN TV Speaking with Ejimakor said: “It’s not true. I will be visiting him today by 2:00 pm. Kanu is a responsible and courageous freedom fighter and he is determined to stay put to fight the injustice within the system, not outside of it. He is too big to contemplate the option of escaping.”

Efforts by correspondent to reach DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, were not successful as he did not pick calls, and text messages sent to his phone were not replied.

It was reported that the IPOB leader escaped from the DSS custody with his case file on Thursday.

The report captioned, ‘Breaking news: Nnamdi Kanu escapes from DSS custody with case file’, said, “According to reliable sources, Kanu’s escape was executed with meticulous planning and precision, catching the authorities off guard.

“Details surrounding the escape remain murky, with speculation ranging from insider assistance to external support.”

Police Arrests Woman For Stabbing Husband To Death In Imo State Over Yahoo Yahoo Money Video

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Operatives of the Imo State Police Command through painstaking investigation have arrested a 27-year-old young lady, named Oluchi Nzemechi ‘f’, of Uzoagba in Ikeduru LGA of Imo State, for stabbing her partner, Kelechi Nzemechi, ‘m’, 31yrs, to death.

On interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime, admitting that her lover lured her into internet fraud aka ‘yahoo yahoo’. That on 02/06/2024, she had a heated argument with him for failing to give her a cut of an alleged 250 Million Rupiah they fraudulently obtained from a victim in Indonesia, during which she used a kitchen knife and stabbed him on the upper part of his body.

The suspect further revealed that in a bid to cover up her criminal acts, she swiftly wrote on a piece of paper; ‘you think you can eat my money and go free, I am baba for the boys, I am coming for your wife and your child including your family’ and placed it on the lifeless body of the victim and ran away from the house. She also stated that she has been living with the victim since 2019 and has a child for him.

Effort is intensified to recover the alleged 250 million Indonesia Rupiah for a possible return to the owner. The suspect is currently undergoing an investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department and will certainly be arraigned in court.

©PPRO press release.

Imo State Police Command Decorates New Promoted Inspectors And Rank And File

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The Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has on 19/04/2024 decorated 273 newly promoted Inspectors and members of the rank and file cadre serving at the Command. The event was held at the Senior Police Officers Mess Owerri after CP’s security meeting with the Command’s strategic managers.

Speaking at the decoration ceremony, the Commissioner of Police congratulated the newly promoted officers and charged them to see their promotion as an opportunity to take responsibility and exhibit a higher level of wisdom in the discharge of their duties. He urged the newly promotees to always discharge their lawful duties professionally and adhere strictly to the ethical codes of the Nigeria Police Force.

In appreciation, Corporal Iwu Kelechi on behalf of the newly promotees expressed his profound gratitude to the Police Service Commission and the Inspector-General of Police for finding them worthy of the promotion and thanked the Commissioner of Police for his unwavering support, guidance, and remarkable leadership style. He pledged that they would continue to redouble their efforts and be responsive to the demands of their new ranks.

The event was witnessed by the management team of the Command, Divisional Police Officers, friends, and well wishes of the newly promoted officers.

ASP OKOYE HENRY, ANIPR*
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
IMO STATE COMMAND

DR Ezeife’s Exit; Ndigbo Have Lost An Iroko And Eminent Voice

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On behalf of my family and Secretariat of the South East Governors Forum, I extend our deep condolences to the Ezeife family, Anambra State government, the entire Igbo community and Nigeria at large.

Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife’s passing leaves an indelible void, and his legacy as a nationalist and stalwart advocate for Ndigbo resonates profoundly.

His distinguished service as the first executive governor of Anambra state, a federal permanent secretary, and a political luminary marked a significant chapter in our nation’s history. Dr. Ezeife’s unwavering commitment to the betterment of his people and his pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s sociopolitical sphere makes his loss even more profound.

Educationally distinguished and politically astute, he not only earned academic laurels but also dedicated himself to the service of our nation. His contributions as a special adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo exemplify his enduring commitment to the ideals of democracy and governance.

Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, described as an icon, was a figure many Nigerians looked up to, leaving an indelible mark in the sands of time. He spent the greater part of his life working for good governance and humanity, becoming a source of pride not just for the Igbo community but for the entire nation.

Furthermore, Ezeife’s dedication to the unity of our country did not go unnoticed, as he invested most of his time working towards fostering national cohesion.

As we mourn this iconic leader, let us be mindful of his enduring legacies, exemplary leadership, and laudable role in democratic transitions of Anambra State and Nigeria at large. May God grant his soul peaceful repose and comfort the bereaved family.

LRest on Your Excellency

Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom) Ph.D, CON

Director General

South East Governors Forum

Death Is Inevitable, People Must Live Right To Inherit The Kingdom Of God – Rev. Esom

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It was a Revival/ Crusade today as God’s servant The Rev. Dr. Okechukwu Esom preached at the burial of Late Deaconess Juliana Mmaezi Felix Nwama on the Topic: “Stop and ask for the Right Path”.
Text: Jeremiah 6:6-16

The cleric who is the District Superintendent of Owerri East District of the Assemblies of God Nigeria charged the church to live according to the dictates of God.if heaven is their goal.

He charged Believers and Unbelievers to stop and ask if the life they are living is glorifying God.


As a church goer, are born again? Have you given your life to Christ?
Are ready and prepared for death?
If you are still fornicating, stealing, making charms and poison against people, kidnapping and killing people, practicing cultism and robbery, doing 419 etc, do you know that life ia short and everyone will give account of his life.

I don’t care about what you believe, but I care about the Truth, and the Truth is God will judge every wickedness and evil(sin).
Do not be deceived by your church and position, make peace with Jesus today.
Jesus is the way, truth and the life, of you want to know and walk in the right part, come to Jesus today.

Many have their lives to Christ during altar call, while many other rededicated their lives to God.

Innocent Youth Fatally Shot Dead By Ebubeagu Security Outfit In Awo-Omamma

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In Umuokwe Awo-Omamma, Oru-East LGA of Imo State, a heart-wrenching incident unfolded on Monday, March

25th, 2024, when a young man became the victim of a fatal shooting that sent him to untimely death by Ebubeagu Security Outfit operatives.

According to reports from ThePressman Newspaper, the identity of the deceased remains undisclosed as of this writing. He had ventured out from his family home to purchase food but tragically encountered the Ebubeagu operatives, resulting in his untimely demise.

The community of Awo-Omamma Oru-East LGA is gripped by shock and sorrow, as captured in a circulating viral video showing residents expressing condemnation and grief over the senseless killing.

This tragic event underscores a disturbing trend of innocent lives lost at the hands of security forces. It prompts serious inquiries into the accountability and oversight of such outfits, particularly Ebubeagu, whose involvement in violence against civilians in Imo State is increasingly apparent.

As investigations progress, authorities must urgently address the underlying causes of such tragedies and ensure justice for the victims and their bereaved families. The community demands accountability and an end to the unjust violence perpetrated by those entrusted with public safety.

Meanwhile, the Imo State Police Command is yet to provide their official statement on the matter.

Building Collapse: Imo Builders Warn Against Use of Nonprofessionals …Dishes Distinction Between Site Workers

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People are warned to do away with nonprofessionals in the erection of building projects in society so as to eliminate all forms of quackery and possible damages as well as loss of lives at the long run.

The Nigeria Institute of Building, NIOB, Imo State Chapter aggressively gave the warning in a road walk to mark the 2024 Builders Week last weekend where they advised people to engage professional builders to legitimately go about the brick-on-brick building works on their sites.

Marking the 2024 Builders Week with the theme: The Role of Builders in a Sustainable Housing Delivery, the builders said the recommendations became germane following building collapses across the country, especially the recent two-storey building collapse in Anambra state.

Students of building across the tertiary institutions in the state however trooped out en masse to add their voices in the ample drummed sensitization across the state, so as to stop the incessant loss of lives and property.

Addressing the general public, the Chairman of Nigeria Institute of Building, NIOB, Imo State Chapter, Builder Dr. Andy Osuagwu stressed that “It is only builders that are permitted by law to erect buildings on sites…”, hence the urgent need to roundly engage them in the interpretation and erection of building briefs.

Builder Osuagwu urged property owners to always demand the qualifications of builders before engaging anyone in order to build and deliver buildings right, adding that the sensitization is on a daily basis and not just an annual routine hence called on government to promulgate laws to bring to book offenders in the industry.

“We will stop at nothing until the right thing is done… NIOB Imo state Chapter is not sleeping because of the issues of building collapse because if you are a Medical Doctor and someone dies in your family of a case you can handle due to negligence, it will pain you”

He noted that Architects are trained to draw, and Civil engineers are to calculate the structural loadings of the proposed building while Builders are fully in-charge for erecting the project in ground.

Builder Osuagwu however advised students of Building across board to be alive to the teachings and trainings around the profession, describing it as a noble venture that as well puts food on the table among other unending benefits.

“…Some of the students would claim that they were given Building to study but if you know what the building profession is all about; you will go home and tell your younger ones to fill Building in their JAMB forms. I have not seen any builder that is hungry”

Speaking also, the Chairman 2024 Builders Week Organizing Committee, Builder Samuel Igbokwe described the Builders Day/Week as a very enlightening programme which kicked off with radio shows and ran through “Catch Them Young” programmes with selected Schools in Imo where they were informed about the Built environment and its players including the professional builder.

Builder Igbokwe said the built environment is made up of professionals like the Architect, the structural and electrical and mechanical Engineers, the Builder, Quantity Surveyor, Land Surveyor, Town and Regional Planners; pointing out that the Architect is the one that draws and transfers the brief of the client onto a paper whereas the Engineers come about the structural detailing, then the Quantity Surveyors– costs everything as the cost estimator and hands everything to the Builder: to transfer all the details or briefs to the ground while other professionals visits the site periodically to inspect the details; cross-checking them with their papers.

Giving more insight into the programme, the immediate past Head of Department (HOD) Department of building- Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Builder Onwuka Ethelbert noted that the Builders Week is not only to celebrate builders but to amplify their awesome and constitutionally powered roles in the built environment as well as erecting buildings.

Builder Ethelbert added that NIOB seizes the occasion to highlight the imminent dangers that occurs when professional builders are not engaged to erect projects.

“We enlighten the public to engage a professional builder to avert collapses and the pains around it”

He harped the need for people to rightly know the distinction between who is an Architect, Civil Engineer, Surveyor and Builder as their works are clearly different, noting that no builder have ever been fingered in any building collapse because they have their specific roles in every project and do not mixup for any reason.

“No builder has been involved in building collapse in this country …and my people (builders) cannot be involved in construction of Flyovers because it is not in our area of specialization”

“We are involved in building production and its management and the maintenance process of any building”

Adding his voice, the Secretary of NIOB Imo State Chapter, Builder Nlemuzo Vitalis decried the ugly overriding of the builders work where everyone now answer Engineers on the street.

Builder Nlemuzo however urged government to do whatever deem necessary to domesticate building code to enable prosecution of offenders.

“When the building code is domesticated, you see that if a building collapses, you hold the person responsible and prosecute the person. And once this is done; you see people will run away”

The builders 2024 event which was marked across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT recorded huge success across boards with Imo Chapter rounding up with a Thanksgiving service at Maria Assumpta Cathedral Owerri, Imo state on Sunday, March 17, 2024 after Secondary school tours in the state to educate students on the way to go around the profession.

Went To School Alive, Came Back In Bags, Butchered By The School Security Chief 

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We have always said that all that glitters isn’t gold, and this story proves us right. He was the chief security officer at a school in Awada, Anambra State. Exceptional Kiddies Nursery and Primary School to be precise. He was also a member of Anambra security personnel, but he was a serial Killer. He kills silently, butchers his victim and has men in Sienna come to take them in black bags in disguise of fish and crayfish.

Oh, I forgot to say he also sells dry fish and crayfish in bags. A nice and proper camouflage that allows him to run his human business undetected. Who will suspect an ever-cheerful security man who was so trusted that he was allowed to live inside the school compound? Who would have known?

Some two years ago, his oga, Mr Harrison AKA Ogbanta went missing with no traces of him till this day. All efforts to find him proved abortive. It was this last Christmas of 2023 that the family decided to give him a proper burial, even without his corpse. They believe that after two years the young vibrant proprietor of a secondary and primary school would have come home if he was still alive. So they gave him a befitting burial. He went missing around the COVID-19 era.

Not every blood you kill will let you rest. It doesn’t matter if it is a blood of a kid. Luck ran out of this jovial serial killer when on Saturday 18th of February 2024, he abducted a little child. The parents of the kids did not make it on time as usual forcing the kids to hang on the school for quite a long time. This young man lured the younger one into one of the rooms he normally used to butcher his victims and had him cut into pieces. I know some will be asking why his victims don’t make noise that will attract neighbours, since houses in Awada Obosi were built very close to each other. Information says he has some drugs he uses on his victim. This drug makes his victims so weak and incapable of making noise. He butcher his victim with ease.

A search party was dispersed. The brother of the slain little boy told the search party that his brother entered a particular room used by the security Chief. The human butcher refused to open the door, not until police were called and the door forcefully opened. But it was already too late. The boy has been cut into pieces awaiting dispatch the following morning in disguise of crayfish and dry fish. His usual way.

Unfortunately, killers are recruited as security and vigilante men. Who would have believed that a state security man turned school security chief would be butchering humans right inside the school compound for a very long time undetected?

Do you think he knows what happened to his oga? Have you heard this story?

If yes, help us to develop the story more.

What is the name of this wicked security chief?

The kïller is still in police custody. We hope he won’t buy his way out of this case.

NB: The pictures above is the man behind the knife.

Elochukwu ohagi, Philosopher, Teacher and Activist, 2024.

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Please share to all your social media until justice is done on this wickedness of the wicked. This case must not be swept under carpet.

She Ran Away From FUTO Because Her Boyfriend Broke Up With Her

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This is the true story of a young girl named Nneka who attended the prestigious Federal University of Technology, Owerri. She was deeply in love with her boyfriend, Gerald, who was also a student at the same campus.

However, one day, Gerald abruptly ended their relationship, leaving Nneka heartbroken and devastated. The young ambitious Gerald had amassed some sudden wealth through certain internet schemes, and so he found Nneka unbefitting for his new status. Meanwhile, they had bonded as one in the preceding years. They had gone about almost all school activities together. It was a loss too great for Nneka to bear. And she was also an orphan.

Unable to handle the recurring trauma of seeing Gerald every day on campus frolicking around girls of different sizes and colours, the poor girl decided to escape.

She packed her little earthly belongings in the middle of the night, leaving behind only a note for her roommate explaining her sudden departure. With tears in her eyes, she boarded a bus to Onitsha, and from there to a place in Agbor, Delta State. Looking at one thing, yet thinking about another, Nneka was in a hurry to flee, to leave behind her pains. And where she ran to was unknown to her.

As she wandered the unfamiliar streets of Agbor, Nneka stumbled upon a bookshop owned by an elderly woman named Mrs. Iyaye. Sensing Nneka’s distress, Mrs. Iyaye offered her a job at the bookshop and a place to stay within the compound, just behind the shop.

In the weeks that followed, Nneka found solace in the quiet charm of the shop and the wisdom of Mrs. Iyaye. She immersed herself in the world of literature, finding comfort in the stories of love, life, loss, and resilience.

Some months later at the university, Gerald started regretting his decision to break up with Nneka. He had gone totally broke, even got arrested by the police, and all he had amassed confiscated. He searched high and low for Nneka, realizing the depth of his love only after she was gone and his pockets empty, too.

Time passed, and Nneka began to heal from the pain of her breakup. She found joy in her new life and rediscovered her passion for writing. Little did she know Gerald had found out where she was, and was on his way to Agbor, determined to win her back.

One day, as Nneka was arranging books in the store, she looked up to see Gerald standing in front of her, holding a bouquet of flowers and an apologetic expression on his face. Overwhelmed with emotion, Nneka listened as Gerald poured his heart out, expressing his regret and begging for a second chance.

Torn between her past and her present, Nneka realized that she had grown stronger during her time away. She thanked Gerald for his apology but gently explained that she had moved on and found happiness in her new life.

With a bitter-sweet smile, Nneka watched as Gerald walked away, knowing that she had finally found peace and closure.

Before the end of that year, Nneka was flown abroad for her studies by Mrs. Iyaye’s first son, Anthony, who later married her on her graduation as a medical doctor in the United States of America.

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AGC Amakohia And Owerri East District Celebrates Her District Superintendent After 25 years Of Meritorious Service @Amakohia

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A citation of Rev. Dr. Esom Okechukwu, the District Superintendent of Owerri East District.

A golden fish has no hiding place is all facts about Rev. Dr. Esom Okechukwu.

Rev. Dr. Esom Okechukwu was called into the ministry in 1982, he went to Assemblies of God Divinity school, Old Umuahia, Abia state Nigeria, where he obtained a Diploma and subsequently a Bachelor’s of Arts in Theology. In his quest for knowledge he proceeded to the university of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, where he bagged bachelors degree, masters degree and Doctor of philosophy in Education.

This astute scholar is an author, he is the author of conflict management in today’s church and Why Many Givers Lack.

Rev. Esom Okechukwu is a revivalists, and a fire brand preacher, he has pastored many churches under Assemblies of God, including Assemblies of God church Amakohia where he served for 25 solid years, he grew the church from scratch, his achievements are there for all to see, infact, it will not be out of place to say that Rev. Dr. Esom Okechukwu is the new face of AGC Amakohia.

According to scholars, the reward for great work is more work, after serving at AGC Amakohia for this number of years, he was elected as the District Superintendent of Owerri East District.

This citation will not be complete without making mention of the wife of this enigma, Rev. Amarachi Esom, of course behind every successful man there is a supportive wife. Rev. Amarachi Esom has stood behind her man in thick and thin of this journey , they have traversed the nook and cranny of Abia and Imo state doing the lord’s work.
They are blessed with godly children.

I hereby congratulate this colossus of a man, whose life is a motivation to Young ministers.

Today, the 3rd of March , 2024, all roads lead to Assemblies of God church Amakohia where this great servant of the Most High will be sendoff to proceed to his new assignment.

Therefore, friends, colleagues, associates and well wishers will gather today at AGC Amakohia to celebrate a man whose life is Grace personified.
Congratulations Rev. Dr and Rev. Mrs Esom Okechukwu.

Pastor Onwuemeodo Uwadiegwu Fortune.

Notorious Cultists On Police Wanted List Arrested In Imo With Arms And Ammunition Recovered

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INTERNAL SECURITY: DEADLY CULTIST ARRESTED IN IMO, AS POLICE RECOVERS ARMS AND AMMUNITION

Eagle-eyed operatives of the Command’s Anti-Narcotics Squad on 28/02/2024, while on intelligence-led raid of a suspected cultist hideout at Umuguma in Owerri West LGA of Imo, apprehended, a notorious cultist named Paul Munachi ‘m’ 26yrs, of Oforola in Owerri West LGA, who is famous on the Command’s wanted list due to his nefarious activities and recovered one locally made pistol with three rounds of live cartridges in his possession.

On interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Black Axe confraternity and stated that he bought the gun from a dealer in Port Harcourt to avenge the death of his brother who was killed by members of the BAGA confraternity. He also confessed to some violent crimes he perpetrated alongside his cohorts in Imo.

The investigation is ongoing, effort is intensified to arrest other members at large and the manufacturer of the locally-made gun. The suspect will be arraigned in court upon completion of the investigation.

While reiterating the Command’s commitment to providing maximum safety and security for the good people of Imo State, the Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma calls on the well-meaning resident of Imo State to assist the Police and other security agencies in the onslaught against cultism and other violent crimes in the State.

CP Danjuma implores parents and guardians to caution their wards against indulging in cultism, intake of hard drug substances, and other vices that might trigger them into criminality. For emergencies and distress calls, the Command can be reached via 08034773600 or 08098880197.

Let us collaboratively work towards sustaining the peace and security we cherish in the State.

 

ASP OKOYE HENRY, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
IMO STATE COMMAND.

Imo Police Command Arrest An IMSU Student For Stabbing To Death A FUTO Final Year Student

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IMO POLICE NAB 300 LEVEL IMSU STUDENT FOR STABBING A FINAL YEAR FUTO STUDENT TO DEATH

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested an alleged 300-level student of Imo State University (IMSU) Owerri named Francis Marvellous ‘m’, 21yrs, who hails from Ehime Mbano LGA of Imo State for allegedly stabbing to death Chinagorom Marvellous Kingsley ‘m’, 22yrs, who is a final year student of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) and a member the University’s Man O’ War Unit.

The arrest was a sequel to a swift response to a distress call received from the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of FUTO, retired DSP Patrick Egwu, by police operatives on convoy patrol who promptly arrested the suspect who was almost lynched at the scene by an angry mob. The body of the victim was recovered and rushed to Federal Medical Center, Owerri where he was confirmed dead and deposited at the mortuary.

On interrogation the suspect confessed to the crime, admitting that he had a heated argument with personnel of the University’s Man O’ War Unit on 29/03/2024 at about 2200hrs during which he brought out a knife he neatly concealed in his trousers and stabbed the victim to death. He mentioned three others who were with him during the fight. They include his brother Francis Promise, Prince and a man popularly known as Soji.

Efforts are on top gear to arrest the suspects at large and ascertain their involvement in the case. The suspect(s) will be arraigned in court upon completion of a comprehensive investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department SCID.

The Command therefore, is using this medium to dispel the false narratives making the rounds on social media that the victim was stabbed to death by Hausa Fulani/Northern, warning that the misinformation is the handiwork of mischief makers who want to provoke unnecessary intertribal conflict between the good people of Imo State and the Northerners residing in the State.

Accordingly, the Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma has directed the deputy commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department to take charge of the case and ensure that the suspects involved in this case and purveyors of fake news are arrested made to face the full wrath of the law.

The Command calls on the general public, particularly the staff and students of FUTO to go about their lawful business as adequate security measures have been implemented to forestall any future occurrences and warned the students of FUTO to refrain from taking laws into their hands as investigation is in progress to bring the culprits to book.

ASP OKOYE HENRY, anipr

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

IMO STATE COMMAND

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Sherifdeen Al-Kadriyar, one of the uncles of the murder victim from last week’s kidnapping in Abuja, has described how the family received news of Nabeeha’s death.

GOLDENNEWSNG previously detailed the abduction of Nabeeha, her father, and sisters in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday night.

Alhaji Abdulfatai, an uncle of the deceased who led the police in the rescue operation, was tragically shot and killed by the bandits. Additionally, it is reported that two out of the three injured policemen, struck by bullets during the gunfire exchange, have succumbed to their injuries.

Speaking to GOLDENNEWSNG, Nabeeha’s uncle, actively involved in the rescue efforts, revealed that the bandits became furious upon learning they had only raised half of the N60 million ransom.

Despite negotiations, the situation escalated when, after missing the Friday deadline, the family was instructed to pick up a ‘message’ at a designated location at night. To their horror, upon arrival, they discovered Nabeeha and three other victims brutally murdered. They were forced to leave with Nabeeha’s body, leaving the others behind.

The uncle explained, “They later called and warned that they would be killing the rest siblings if the ransom, now increased to N100 million, N20 million each for the remaining five, is not met by the next Wednesday deadline.” The bandits rejected the close-to-N30 million offered, leading to threats and insults.

Sherifdeen urged the state and federal government to intervene for the remaining siblings and other captives still with the bandits.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, assured that the police and security agencies were actively involved in the rescue mission. The Inspector General, Kayode Egbetokun, directed the expansion of tactical intelligence units to combat kidnapping. Adejobi emphasized the confidentiality of specific details to avoid compromising ongoing operations, stating that efforts were underway to bring perpetrators to justice and intensify rescue operations for those still in captivity.

Apostle Chibuzor Gifts Crippled Couple N .5m, Bags of Rice, Other Goodies 💪

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Crippled couple receives half a million for business and a shop.

Remember the cripple lady from OPM free hospital Ohanku Abia state, but because of complications of her pregnancy was rushed to OPM free hospital in rivers state ?

GOD has remembered her and her husband who is also cripple as Apostle chibuzor rented a shop for her and gave her 500,000 cash to start up business.

This happened yesterday 2 January 2024 . The annual events Apostle Chibuzor normally organized in villiage ohanku Abia state.
The yearly events which started 13 years ago and always holds in his ohanku compound.

In the events, widows are shared bags of rice, cash , cloths and university scholarship.

Other beneficiaries are also OPM free school ohanku students, OPM free hospital staffs, ohanku branch members, elders of the community, chiefs,etc.

3 professional caterers were also on ground to make sure everyone eats to satisfaction while gospel artists were also on ground to praise GOD ALMIGHTY to high heavens.
What a wonderful way to start the years by making thousands of people happy and praise GOD ALMIGHTY.

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Chidiebube Okeoma Punch Correspondence For Imo State Buries Mom January 11th

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Okeoma buries mother January 11

Eziada Patricia Okeoma, mother of an activist journalist and the Imo State correspondent of The PUNCH Newspaper, Chidiebube Okeoma, will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

A statement issued by the journalist in Owerri, the state capital on Saturday disclosed that while the service of Songs holds on Wednesday evening, January 10, the funeral rites service hold at the family compound the next day at Umuduruehie, Aguna village in Anara community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

The funeral service will be conducted by the members of the Living Christ Mission Incorporated.

The journalist, who enjoined his friends and well wishers to join the family in bidding his mother farewell, mourned that the death of his mother had broken his heart and the entire members of the family.

The statement read partly ” our mother, Eziada Patricia Okeoma ( Nee Ezeala) will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 11. Funeral service to be conducted by Living Christ Mission Inc at the family compound at Umuduruehie, Aguna village in Anara community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

“our mother, a temple mother of the church for 39 years, was a hard working mother and treader who diligently raised her children single handedly after the long sicking period and the eventual death of her husband, our father.

” Our mother will be remembered for her uncommon disposition for peace and unparalleled love for the things of God. She married as a holy woman and remained a holy widow till death. Please join us in according her this last respect.”

May her soul rest in Peace

Breaking News, Former Eze Imo Agunww Ohiri Kidnapped In His Home At Orodo

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The information reaching us today being the 6th of January 2024 around 8.15am says that, His Royal Majesty, Former Ezeimo, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri has been kidnapped by unknown persons by his Resident at Odumara Orodo in Mbaitoli LGA Owerri,Imo state. According the information,the four-men kidnappers heavily armed, with a green colored Toyota Highlander, kidnapped former Ezeimo while his cousin escaped. The kidnappers abducted Ezeimo and drove towards Umaka-Orlu road.

In a release by the state PPRO ASP Okoye say the Command has commenced intense investigation, we have taken some affirmative steps towards ensuring that the victim is rescued and that his kidnappers aarrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. Updates on this case will be communicated in due course pls.

Eze Ohiri was the immediate past Eze IMO and was very popular during Senator Rochas Okorocha’d tenure as the governor of Imo State.

Tragedy As Family Of Eight Dies On Their Way To Celebrate New Year In Imo.

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A family of eight traveling home for the new celebration has died in an auto crash at the Amanwozuzu junction in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo state.

The incident which happened around 3pm on Friday has caused an anxiety in the area.

Our correspondent who visited the scene of the tragedy was told by eyewitnesses, passers-by and police officers on a rescue mission that the father of the family who was conveying his wife and children in a sienna vehicle ran into a stationary truck carrying rod.

The rod pierced the bodies of the victims and all of them died on the spot.

Policemen and indigenes broke the vehicle to bring out the lifeless bodies of the family members.

As of the time of filing this report, policemen from the Ikeduru Local Government Area Division had deposited the bodies in a morgue.

The Divisional Police Officer in charge of the Ikeduru LGA, Lucky Ahiole, a Chief Superintendent of Police, told our correspondent that the stationary truck was parked at the road side when the driver of the sienna vehicle ran into it.

The DPO said ” it is terrible. Eight died and we have taken them to a morgue. We had to break the sienna vehicle to bring out the dead bodies. The rod pierced their eyes and bodies and even the children died.”

But an eyewitness said that the stationary truck carrying rod was blocking the road and asked the police to probe the driver of the truck.

He said that the tragedy could had been averted if the truck was not parked on the road.

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Why Quit Nursing Or Music, Both Save Lives – Mandedes Speaks On New Album ‘Man and Many Things’

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US based Intensive Care Unit Nurse and musician Chidiebere Nwosu popularly known as Mandedes has said that his main goal is to touch and save lives regardless of the path he chooses.

Mandedes, who has been in the healthcare sector for 16 years said he has never thought of quitting Nursing or music.

He said that as an ICU nurse, the goal is to save lives, adding that he wants to do the same with music.

With an album ‘Man and Many Things’ released on Christmas day, Mandedes said he feels one part of his dream is coming to life and he can never be happier.

“I am so glad we are here now. I have been looking forward to the album and all the buzz it will bring. I’ll just follow up and see where it takes me.

My album is about life, about the struggles of being a man. It touches our consciousness and as the title is ‘Man and Many Things’ it is me voicing out; there is love and just everything that keeps our souls going”, he said.

One being a diasporan afrocentric artist, he said that it does not matter because the world is a global village now.

“Nigeria and the entire Africa can now be reached from anywhere and all I have to do is put out something great out there, people will love it and they will hear me.

Afrobeat is also big in the USA and you’ll never believe the kind of audience you’ll get here and if you have the backing of people from home, that will be icing on the cake””

Mandedes also said that as a healthcare practitioner, one of his goals is to do something back home to help people enjoy quality healthcare.

He added that no matter how big his musical career gets, he will never quit nursing.

“I won’t quit nursing per say, but my goal is to build hospitals in places like Nigeria and other African countries to help other people in need of healthcare” he said.

Unknown Gunmen Attack Popular Ebonyi Business Mogul On His Way To His Father’s Compound For Christmas (Photos)

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By Promise Chukwuemeka

A popular Ebonyi State business mogul, Ojimba C Ojimba has been reportedly attacked by unknown Gunmen on his way to his father’s compound for his Christmas celebration.

Our correspondent gathered that the ugly incident happened on December 24th at Popular Ogbaga Road in Abakaliki.

According to his friend who shared pictures of the attack, “Ojimba C Ojimba Was going back to his father’s compound on the night of 24th December for Christmas.”

“Just two poles to his father’s compound, Ambush was laid on him.”

“The attack was to shôôt him deàd but by God Grace he escaped the attack and survived
As we ThankGod for his mercy, I want to ask these questions , how many young izzi men are doing well that we want to wipe out the few that are trying to come up?”.

“What wrong has this young man done that you want him deàd? Same person that is paying over 100 universities students schol fees
same person planning to host izzi cultural fiesta to empower youth with millions of Naira
Why una one k!ll diz one of the few wey dey very accessible? Why?”.

Ugochi Linda Ezemkagha in Police Net for Alleged Escapades with Prophet John Ugbede

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The last has not been heard about the developing story of the escapades of Ugochi Linda Ezemkagha (Nee Philips) daughter of late zeb phillips nwosu, who is now subject of a criminal investigation, after she landed in Police net, on 20th December 2023.

Sources at the Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Abuja, have it that the lady, Ugochi Linda Ezemkagha, has been on Police watch, for a while, in Abuja, where she resides, but was eventually arrested in Kogi State, where she relocated with her prophet turned lover, John Ugbede, an Igala man.

Before they relocated to Kogi, while trying to evade the Police, Ugochi Linda Ezemkagha and her Lover -Prophet, who she previously claimed was married, had been spotted together in relaxation centres, and picnic arenas, in compromising positions.

The Prophet was also the only man by her side holding her in manners sexually revealing for the status of a married woman, while cut his birthday cake, and she compelled her tender kids, from her marriage to recognise Prophet John Ugbede as their Dad.

Following the investigation, it was discovered that Linda was invited over from Port Harcourt in 2018, by her mother, acting under the directive of the fake prophet, John Ugbede of Salvation Fire Ministry (SFM).

Sources say the mother, Martha Philips, of ogwo family, umuayalu, Egbu, Owerri North, LGA, Imo State, a Civil Defence Officer, previously married to late Zeb Philips Nwosu of Osuama, Isiala Mbano, Imo State, is under the spiritual influence of the prophet, leading to inviting her daughter over, with her two kids, from Port Harcourt.

This probably explains why they sold of properties belonging to Linda’s husband, and handed the money to Prophet John Ugbede.

The move from Port Harcourt, the report says, was perfected with the active connivance and support of her elder sister, Mrs Ijeoma Nwaoha. Ugochi and Ijeoma eventually cleared off the belongings of her spouse, in Port Harcourt and moved to Abuja since 2018, where prophet John Ugbede soon moved in with her, and her mum, under the same roof, despite the presence of her two kids, who were barely out of primary school.

Among the complaints that led to the arrest of Linda Phillips, as she is known by her English Department course mates, at the Imo State University, Owerri, between 2006 and 2009 when she dropped out from the University, was that she sold her spouse’s house in Festac, Lagos, to finance Prophet John Ugbede’s church, while her husband was abroad.

The police is working hard to unravel the case and more details will be made available, by our sources, as it comes.

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Imo Traditional Ruler Arrested For Sponsoring IPOB In The State.

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HRH EZE Anozie Augustine Agbarambo ‘m’, 51 yrs, the Traditional Ruler of Isi Mgbidi, Emoha Mgbidi autonomous community has been arrested by the police for financing the proscribed IPOB in Imo State, his arrest follows a confessional statement made by one of the arrested IPOB commander in Mgbidi.

Below is Press Release by Imo State Police Command.

“IMO POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE OF THURSDAY 21ST, DECEMBER, 2023

POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IPOB/ESN TERRORIST COMMANDER, SPONSOR AND NOTORIOUS KIDNAPPER IN IMO, RECOVERS ARMS AND AMMUNITION.

Following a diligently gathered actionable intelligence on a deadly IPOB/ESN Terrorist Commander named Ikechukwu Uba, of Emoha Mgbidi, in Oru West LGA, of Imo State, operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad led by CSP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa stormed the hideout of the suspects on 16/12/2023 and arrested him and three others.

On interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) Terrorist group, commanding Mgbidi axis and stated further that he masterminded the attacks on Omuma Police Station and soldiers at Mgbidi and Awo-Mmama, narrating further that he receives funding from the Finland-based Simon Ekpa to carry out Terrorist attacks in the State.

The suspects provided useful information to the determined operatives that led to the arrest of one of their alleged sponsors, HRH EZE Anozie Augustine Agbarambo ‘m’, 51 yrs, the Traditional Ruler of Isi Mgbidi, Emoha Mgbidi autonomous community. Two locally made revolver long guns, one double barrel long gun, and 33 rounds of live Cartridges were recovered from his house during an intense search. Investigation is in progress and the suspects will be arraigned in court upon completion of a diligent investigation.

In a different development, operatives of Nekede Divisional Headquarters while on intelligence-led surveillance patrol on 10/12/2023 arrested a suspected kidnapper named, Sylvester Humble, ‘m’, of Umuoma Nekede, searched and recovered one locally made pistol in his possession.

In the course of the investigation, the suspect admitted to being a member of a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorizing the residents of Nekekde and Ihiagwa in Imo State and volunteered useful information that will assist the Police in the arrest of his cohorts at large. He will be arraigned upon completion of a comprehensive investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Imo State, *CP Aboki Danjuma* while appreciating the gallant operatives for sustained efforts in achieving this operational feat charged them to sustain the tempo in the fight against all forms of crime and criminality in the State. The CP assured the good people of Imo State that the Command has placed enhanced proactive security strategies that will ensure the entire length and breadth of the State is adequately policed during and after the Yuletide season.

ASP OKOYE HENRY, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
IMO STATE COMMAND”

XMAS: Abia Tricycle Driver Returns Passenger’s Misplaced Mobile Phone, Owner Rewards Him

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A tricycle operator, popularly called Keke NAPEP in Umuahia, Abia State capital identified as Ikechi Winner Chibueze on Tuesday returned a mobile phone misplaced by his passenger.

He said a female passenger drew his attention to the phone left at the back of his Keke.

When the owner called, he promised to return it to him, a promise he later kept.

He further noted that it is not the first time of him having such experience about people forgetting their belongings in his Keke, and advised his fellow commercial riders to always return items found in their rides not minding what will be gotten in return but trusting God for a better.

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Exclusive: Nke Nke Enyi Izuogu Announces Mother’s Burial

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BURIAL OF NKE NKE ENYI IZUOGU’S MOTHER HOLD ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 29TH 2023.

The President and Founder of Nke Nke Enyi izuogu foundation for the Needy and the Aged High Chief Dr Sir Ikenna Chiedozie Aniche has officially announced final burial programme for his late beautiful mother Dame Ezinne Nneoma Catherine Chinyere Aniche who passed on recently and will be interred on Friday the 29th of December 2023.

Nke Nke Enyi Izuogu Gburu Gburu 1 – 12 disclosed this in a statement he personally authored and signed, said that the burial of his late mother has since commenced with a service of songs which took place at RCCG – New creation assembly of all nations South Norwood in the United Kingdom on the 11th of November 2023 and another which took place at the mother’s Federal Housing Estate Owerri residence on the 15th of November 2023.

According to the statement, her body will leave Aladimma Hospital Mortuary owerri with a brief stop at her Federal Housing Estate owerri residence at 6.30am on Friday 29th of December 2023 from where the motorcade will depart for her husband country home, Chinyere Lodge, Ndiekwuru Imenze Arondizuogu Amuro Okigwe Imo State for lying in state. The burial service will be officiated at St Barnabas Anglican Pro- Cathedral church Okigwe by his Lordship Rt Rev E C D Osuegbu – (Ambassador of Goodwill to the state of Isreal) Anglican Bishop of Okigwe Anglican Communion and numerous priests and religious. Interment follows immediately after the burial service at her final resting home inside the family compound and reception and traditional funeral rites follows immediately at Aniche Ancient Kingdom Okoro Orji na Ohia kindred Ndiekwuru Imenze Arondizuogu Amuro Okigwe.

Chief Dr Sir Ikenna Aniche said ” on behalf of my siblings and entire Aniche Ancient Dynasty. I wish to whole heartedly express our immense and profound gratitude to all who have reached out to us through prayers, Condolence visits, support and messages since the peaceful transition of our incomparable and unmatchable mother. Your deep empathy and display of undiluted love is greatly appreciated and we can’t thank you enough. Your love and kindness are indeed, potent enhancers for us to really deepen our abiding faith in God and service to humanity. He stated that ” while we mourn this painful loss , we are consoled by the life she lived and thank the almighty God for her enduring legacies and the blessings of a place in his bosom”.

Late Mrs Chinyere Catherine Aniche Nee Okpara aged 82 during her lifetime was a great teacher and has served the church in many capacities until she took ill. Our mother is survived by 8 children (4 boys and Girls), nieces, nephews, cousins, a brother, Mr Izundu Godwin Okpara and over 30 grandchildren.

I personally appreciate the love and deepest empathy of esteemed stakeholders and leaders, captains of industry, Royal fathers, Religious and community leaders, heads of security agencies, organised Labour, unionists, civil servants, public officials, clubs and societies, student leaders and more especially all the beneficiaries of Nke Nke Enyi izuogu foundation for the needy and the aged. We will like to request friends, associates, and well wishers to join in giving our late Matriarch a glorious funeral for a glorious Exit. We covet your prayers and support as we prepare to send forth and celebrate the life of my dearest mother Mrs Catherine Chinyere Aniche.

The Group managing Director of Nke Nke Enyi Izuogu Group described his late mother Catherine Aniche as a humble Christian, a religious and outstanding community leader whose conduct and character in her 82 years sojourn on earth have been to the service of God and humanity . He said ” My mother’s death has created a big vacuum difficult to be filled considering her unflinching and outstanding contributions to peace, stability and progress in her domain, her local,state Government and the country.”

He prayed to God to grant her soul eternal bliss and called on the people of Arondizuogu and Okigwe Zone to bear the loss with the spirit of acquiescence to God’s will.

Thank You Ndi Imo, My Governorship Ambition Is Not Greater Than Our Peace -Ejiogu

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♦FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Owerri 17.11.2023.

Nde APGA, nde Owerri, nde Imo, nde Igbo nwem!

It is with utmost humility and appreciation I greet you all.

This is my first-time trudging into the murky waters of politics as a direct participant. Be it as it may, I glorify God’s name and his mercies endures forever. Many never gave me a chance to show my capacity; others fought me, and many castigated and vilified me, but in all we came, we saw and all of us conquered together.

Much as the governorship election has come and gone, my relationship with all remains saintly, trusting and more rewarding. The outcome is surely unsatisfactory for me and my supporters, and much worse is the conduct of the election itself which leaves us more worried for the future of democracy and leadership in Nigeria.

Along with other candidates and political parties that participated in the Imo governorship election, we have expressed our displeasure over the level of irregularities, incompetence and violence that marred this election, and the performance of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the electoral umpire.While we admit that there will always be one winner in any election, we believe that both the winner and loser should exit the battlefield knowing that they had a fair chance. This is not the case for us, and we are surely not happy.

However, my ambition to become the next governor of Imo state is not greater than my desire to see Imo prosper in peace, love and unity, most especially for the wind of development to start blowing across all our communities.

Please let us use this period of solemn reflection to love ourselves the more and believe in our quest to reclaim our lost glory on a sincere ground of love, trust, brotherhood, and hope for a better tomorrow.

The audacity to dream is the masterstroke for a new Imo. All the long nights, emotional troubles, financial burdens, investments, sacrifices, family pressures, friendship burdens and near distrust, which is concomitant with politics has made us wiser, and better aware that indeed, for a better Imo, we must stick together.

In one voice we must keep pushing for the fundamental result which is to rebuild Imo. Do not be discouraged by the ugly past and skewed present but remain resolute that the great future of our collective dream is possible. Therefore, all hands must be on deck from now to reclaim the people’s mandate and move on for a better Imo.

I wish to say a big thank you to the great leader of our party, Governor Charles Soludo, our National Chairman, Mr. Sly Ezeokenwa, members of the National Working Committee, the entire Imo state APGA family and all our supporters. I remain your willing solider, under God’s army.

TONY C EJIOGU APGA candidate 2023 Imo Governorship Election

Ejiogu’s ‘Rebuild Imo’ Rallying Cry: Will the People Listen?

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By Barr. Canice Manukaji (Obilimba)

On a regular day, no one will mistake Tony Ejiogu for a Nigerian politician. With an impressive mien and the intellect of a professor, Sir Ejiogu, who had excelled in boardrooms in the United States and Nigeria, took many by surprise when he took the plunge and threw his heart into the political ring as the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA in the November 11 governorship election in Imo State.

His fiery and inspiring speech during his campaign flag-off in Owerri on August 31, 2023, cleared all doubts that he feels passionate about turning the fortunes of Imo State around and that he indeed appears better prepared than any of the other contenders in the race.

His message was simple – “It was time to rebuild Imo”. Hurt by the rampant insecurity and the consequent needless loss of lives and destruction that had become commonplace in his dear Imo land over the past four years, Ejiogu rallied the people to ditch their differences and join hands with him to rebuild Imo and make it live-able again.

“Despite our past triumphs and legacies, this is a time of great tension between good and evil, progress and retrogression, and a time to choose whether to continue on the path of destruction or begin the process of rebuilding our dear Imo,” Ejiogu said in his soul-searing message to thousands of supporters at the campaign flag-off that sweltering Thursday afternoon in Owerri.

“My first charge in the rebuilding agenda is to make our communities livable again,” he added.

Between August 31 when he launched this message and now, Ejiogu has taken the path less travelled by Nigerian politicians. Along with a dedicated team of supporters and party men, Ejiogu traversed the nooks and crannies of Imo State, including places like Obube Ancient Kingdom, which no politician has ever visited despite the community’s historic significance. The people of Obube Kingdom believe his visit was a sign of the light to come after decades of neglect.

Beyond Obube, and from Owerri to Okigwe and Orlu Zones, Ejiogu has so far taken his message of Rebuilding Imo to all the strategic communities in the state and interfaced directly with community leaders and thousands of voters.

In Isiala-Mbano, the traditional ruler of the Amato Amaraku community, Eze Joseph Mbamara, who could not hide his excitement extolled Sir Ejiogu’s character and leadership virtues, even as he declared that Sir Ejiogu’s candidacy heralds immense hope for a better Imo.

When the campaign train touched Ngwuoma-Obube, Agballa and Uluakwo communities in Owerri North LGA, the people went agog as Ejiogu was the first politician of Imo Extraction to visit and pay homage to Obube Ancient Kingdom. In this historic community, Imo State’s creation was first announced in 1976 and Owerri was declared as the capital.”

Sir Tony Ejiogu is an exceptional leader, we are praying for him to succeed because he means well for our people, we need a progressive-minded leader, who would create an enabling environment for business to thrive and for the state to prosper,” said one of the leaders of Obube, Chief Samuel Akujiuobi who saw Ejiogu’s visit as a bellwether political event.

Perhaps, a major highlight of Sir Ejiogu’s campaign was the endorsement by the leader of APGA, and the governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo, who believes Ejiogu’s candidacy to be a watershed in the party’s history.

During Ejiogu’s visit to the APGA leader, Soludo assured of a successful outing because of Ejiogu’s outstanding personality and acceptance by the people.According to Soludo, one of the reasons he believes Ejiogu is the right man for Imo at the moment is because of the quality of his ideas.

In his words, “Mr. Ejiogu’s manifesto speaks volumes of a man who understands the problems facing Imo people at a fundamental level and is poised to provide solutions and deliver democratic dividends in an unprecedented manner.”

At Ngor-Okpalla, Ohaji, Ezinihitte Mbaise and at several markets and churches across the breadth of Imo State, Ejiogu has taken the message of rebuilding Imo to the people.

Having taken his message of rebuilding Imo to millions of Imolites across the 21 local governments that he toured during his campaign, Ejiogu appears to have said all there is to say, and done all there is to do. One thing is certain, he seems an obvious choice as he appears ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work, and he has demonstrated it beyond the stump speeches.

But will the people listen? Are the people of Imo ready to rebuild their land?

Tony Ejiogu Pledges To Liberate Imo From Bad Leadership

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You Deserve More Than You’re Getting, Ejiogu Tells Ohaji Egbema Community

Imo Election: APGA Candidate Ejiogu Storms Ohaji, Promises Wealth Creation

Only a leader with proven integrity can liberate Imo people, says Tony Ejiogu

Imo state All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate, Sir Tony Ejiogu has reiterated his determination to create wealth for the teaming unemployed youths in the state.

Ejiogu dropped the cheering news to the youths of Ohaji Egbema recently when he visited the area. He regretted that despite their huge economic contributions to the growth and development of the state, the community still lacks basic essential things of life.

“How can Ohaji Egbema that housed most of the oil walls and companies in the state still lack basic essential things of life?” he questioned.

Based on his wealth of experience as an administrator and entrepreneur, Ejiogu argued that the huge revenue from Ohaji Egbema is big enough to sustain and make Imo to forget about the usual monthly federal government allocation.

He explained that if a credible person with character and integrity is elected governor for the state, then the state would witness the much desired change to the delight of the masses.

Ejiogu, who noted that he didn’t visit Ohaji Egbema for campaign, stressed that his visit was to educate them on the huge economic contributions they have been making to the state which they have not been benefiting from.

The APGA governorship candidate further noted that all the intervention agencies of the government meant to develop their area like NDDC and ISOPADEC are not doing much because of the bad leadership in the state.

“Your son is the Managing Director of ISOPADEC, but he can’t do anything because he is not in full control of the allocation due to the agency,” he said.

He then gave the assurance that if elected as governor that all the agencies meant to develop their area, including the local government, will be given a free hand to operate without any interference unlike what obtains presently.

The Emekuku-born administrator who pledged to liberate Ohaji Egbema and the entire Imo State from the hands of bad leaders, maintained that only a focused administrator with proven integrity like himself can liberate Imo people.

He noted that other neighbouring states like Abia, Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi States have liberated themselves and charged Imo electorate to join in the new wave of change to liberate themselves at the governorship election this Saturday by casting their votes to him.

While insisting that he remains the best among others, Ejiogu enjoined the people of Ohaji Egbema to give him full support that will usher him to victory at the polls.

Imo Election: Hold Me Accountable, Tony Ejiogu Tells Ngor-Okpala People

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Imo Election: Hold Me Accountable, Tony Ejiogu Tells Ngor-Okpala Peopl

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the November 11th election in Imo State, Sir Tony Ejiogu, has assured the people of Ngor-Okpala of quality health care system and government presence in the area.

The APGA candidate, while declaring his intentions to the crowd of supporters who welcomed him, decried the deplorable state of roads as well as government infrastructure especially the comatose primary health centres in the area. He gave the assurance that he would correct this abnormality if elected, as even development will touch every sphere of the state.

“I did my secondary school education in Ngor-Okpala, but not much has changed since then. Hold me accountable to my words and hold me responsible to develop Ngor-Okpala. I assure you of a world class medical centre and improved government presence,” he promised.

Sir Tony Ejiogu further stated that he would encourage farmers in the area and young entrepreneurs with the necessarily tools and amenities to boost production and encourage growth and rapid development of Ngor-Okpalla whose people are known for their industrious nature.

“I am promising you all that we will accord Ngor-Okpala its rightful place. We will empower farmers as well create the enabling environment for your businesses to thrive,” he said.

Earlier, the Imo guber candidate visited the palace of Eze Emma Eke of Umukabia Ngor-Okpalla LGA in Imo State, where he and his campaign team were prayed for and blessed in their quest to win the November 11 governorship election and reposition the state for enviable development.

Is This Still Democracy? Tony Ejiogu Condemns Attack On NLC President Joe Ajaero

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The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the 2023 Imo state governorship election, Sir Tony Ejiogu, has expressed sadness over the brutal attack on the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Mr Joe Ajaero in Owerri, the state capital.

The NLC president was in Owerri on Wednesday, November 1, to mobilize Imo workers for a protest rally in the state over an alleged violation and abuse of rights and privileges of workers by the state government, but the planned peaceful protest turned violent with allegations that thugs emerged and descended on the protesters and labour leaders.

In a statement on Thursday November 2, Sir Tony Ejiogu described as a huge embarrassment to the highly cultured and peace-loving people of Imo state, the news that a man of Joe Ajaero’s status would be so treated in his own state where he should be lovingly welcomed.

“Regardless of the sentiment that the perpetrators of this act might express, there is no moral or legal justification for violence against a fellow citizen. There should be no place for violence in the Imo state that we all want to live in and prosper“

“How did we get here as Imolites? When did we become a state where leaders and elders are being disrespected, beaten up and disgraced while our children are watching? When did we become a state that has no respect for the leadership of the working population of our nation?”, he said.

The NLC stated that Mr Ajaero was arrested, “beaten up and blindfolded and taken to an unknown destination where more brutalisation took place, sometimes with bottles”. Images of a badly battered Ajaero later emerged on the internet to the shock of many Nigerians.

Joe Ajaero NLC President

While there are divergent reports about the circumstances around the attack on Comrade Joe Ajaero and how he was whisked away by men of the Police, Sir Ejiogu wants the police to ensure that the perpetrators of this “shameful act” are brought to book.

“While the police have been providing the public with their details of this sad event, please permit me to state that an issue like this should not end on the pages of newspapers and social media, because our state and the police leadership will be on the wrong side of history”

“This is not just a crime against Ajaero’s person, but against Nigerian workers, our state and humanity. I appeal to the Imo State Police Command to ensure thorough investigation of this shameful act, so that its perpetrators are exposed, charged and made to face the consequences of their crime”

The APGA candidate then appealed to the people of the state not to lose hope in the future of Imo state.

“Do not be discouraged by these events. Rather, let them inspire you to troop out on November 11 and use your votes to choose a new future for our state. Vote for a new leadership that has genuine respect for human lives and places the security of the state as its top priority”

Imo Guber: YPP Candidate Faults, Protests Discriminatory JDPC Town Hall Meeting At Assumpta Cathedral

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YPP FLAG BEARER STAGE A WALKOUT FROM JDPC TOWN HALL MEETING WITH IMO GUBER CANDIDATES AT MARIA ASSUMPTA CATHEDRAL HALL

YPP Flag Bearer In The November Election Condemns The Prejudicial And Unjustifiable Discrimination And Exclusive Of Most Candidates From Presenting Their Manifestos

We want to unequivocally express our utmost dissatisfaction with the discriminatory and prejudicial manner in which the supposed Town hall meeting for Imo Governorship candidates was conducted by the Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission (JDPC) of Owerri Catholic Ecclesiastical Province, at Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri.

While we commend the faith-based organization for conceptualizing the idea of the gubernatorial debate which would have given the governorship candidates the opportunity to address Imo people on their plans, mission and vision for them and the State, we condemn in very strong terms its decision to have just 6 out of the 17 political parties fielding governorship candidates to present their Manifestos at the Tow hall meeting.

The embarrassing sinister arrangement that ensured the deliberate exclusion of most governorship candidates from the debate is prejudicial, unjust and unjustifiable. It obviously runs foul of the good governance advocacy which the faith-based organization stands for and grossly undermines its vision towards achieving an Imo society where social justice, equity and human dignity thrives for the common Good.

As a matter of fact, denying the standard-bearer of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), High Chief Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara, who at present and by all standards is the most credible and eminently qualified gubernatorial candidate in Imo state the opportunity to showcase his Imo Liberation roadmap at the Town Hall meeting is a great disservice to Ndi Imo and suggests a failed attempt to weaken the prospect of our candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in the State.

It was on this ground that our governorship candidate, his running mate and some members of the YPP Campaign Council who arrived the venue of the Town Hall meeting in high spirit decided to stage a walkout in protest of the needless discrimination and exclusion of most governorship candidates from the event.

Via a press release signed by Rt. Hon Michael Anyanwu
Deputy Director, Media and Communications and obtained by Gisthub24 continue to read; On a sad note, it is unfortunate that only 20 supporters of the candidates were accredited to enter the hall without the public in attendance. So what manner of a Town Hall meeting is that? Are the manifestos presentation only meant for the party supporters?

It is highly regrettable and saddening to see that a faith-based organization with one of the best platforms to help Ndi Imo make informed decision in the forthcoming election by giving them the opportunity of knowing the strength, weakness and the overall fitness of those seeking to govern the State decided to be nepotic instead of giving equal opportunity to all the governorship candidates.

Imo Guber: Ejiogu Canvasses Violence-Free Polls, Joins Others to Sign Peace Accord

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In a bid to guarantee peaceful conduct of the November 11th Governorship election in Imo State, Sir Tony Ejiogu, the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has sued for peace among Imolites, political parties and stakeholders in the State.

Ejiogu made the call after signing a peace accord alongside other candidates at the Assumpta Cathedral in Owerri on Sunday, October 22.

Speaking to newsmen after signing the accord, the APGA candidate said it was important that all political actors and other stakeholders in the state commit to peaceful electoral conduct as the democratic process cannot be deemed credible if it is held in an atmosphere that is devoid of peace.

Ejiogu also used the opportunity to reiterate his commitment to delivering a purposeful, people-centred, servant leadership aimed at delivering social justice, good governance, security, and job employment for the overall development of the state.

“I am truly committed to rebuilding Imo state with your support. In recent times our state has underperformed, and my core mandate is to bring about social-economic change that will touch all the facets of our dear state”.
Ejiogu further maintained that his 5-point agenda for the state has been painstakingly designed to address all the challenges currently experienced while noting that security, local government autonomy, education, employment and welfare of civil servants and pensioners stand tall in his agenda.

According to him, “Our government shall be a reflection of our lifestyle of modesty and accessibility, voting for me under APGA will deliver the Imo state we desire and deserve.”

Universities Should Partner With Media Outfits To Give Students Practical Experience – Chinedu Hardy Nwadike

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Award winning media practitioner, Chinedu Hardy Nwadike has said that beyond building a strong brand, he also wants to build people.

Chinedu who is the founder of OtownGist Media and Entertainment said that the concept of ‘people’ is often put behind money in the media sector and he will help change that.

He said that with the purpose not set earlier, a lot of people are in the media just for the money and not for the offerings of the sector.

“A decade in the sector has taught me a lot and I have seen people think the industry is their birthright, even when. they have not done enough to help it”

“For me the industry has over a hundred doors wide open for people to come in”

“People who have good engagement on social media are now media experts and they pride themselves everywhere with the title without a single training and this is same with some graduates of Departments like Mass Communication, because they have no practical knowledge of the course they studied for four years”, he said.

Chinedu Hardy Nwadike said that the media in places like Imo State should be improved and people should be able to flow with the dynamism in the sector.

He said that Universities should be able to identify media outfits in different genres to partner with so that students can have real experience while still in school.

“The goal should not be to graduate more than 200 persons every year, the goal should be to send out professionals who will improve the media sector upon graduation”

“Universities should create work experience beyond the industrial training where students can work in various departments of the media in partner outfits, this is how we can build great institution in the sector”

“Media entrepreneurs should think beyond building for money. We all should start building strong brands that will shape the future by grooming the next generation of media professionals”, he said.

Chinedu Hardy Nwadike who is also an author is the president of Imo State Bloggers Association (ISBA) and has set his sight on grooming more than ten persons every year in the media sector.

IMO GUBER: Soludo Gives 6 Reasons Why Ejiogu Will Win Imo Election

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Professor Charles Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, and the national leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA has given reasons for tipping Sir Tony Ejiogu, the party’s Governorship candidate to win the upcoming governorship election in Imo State.

Soludo, who stated the reasons while playing host to Ejiogu at Anambra Government House in Awka recently, also reiterated his firm belief that APGA is poised to reclaim Imo State.

Below are the 6 reasons drawn from highlights of the Governor’s speech during the visit:

1. Sir Ejiogu’s Outstanding Manifesto

According to Soludo, one of the reasons he believes Ejiogu is the right man for Imo at the moment is because of the quality of his manifesto.

He said, “Mr Ejiogu’s manifesto speaks volumes of a man who is poised to bring about democratic dividends.”

While maintaining that in the past, political parties in the country were identified by their manifesto and unique people-oriented programs, he extolled Sir Ejiogu for taking the bull by the horns by proffering solutions that will address the socioeconomic woes of Imo State through his manifesto which will improve on the standard of living of Imo people when actualised.

2. Sir Ejiogu’s Credibility and Competency

Still alluding to Ejiogu’s manifesto, where he promised to be a servant-leader, Prof. Soludo said APGA has shown and demonstrated its commitment to the development and progress of Imo State by presenting a very credible and competent candidate in the person of Sir Tony Ejiogu.

“Only candidates with credibility and interest of the people will work for them as a servant leader,” he said.

3. Ejiogu As A Model For Future Candidates

Prof. Charles Soludo also said he believes Ejiogu to be the best fit to lead Imo in this tough moment because “for the desired change we need, we want a credible candidate that understands what APGA as a progressive party stands for. Going forward, I believe a new wave has started through Imo APGA”.

4. Ejiogu’s Empathy and Passion to Serve

Soludo told Ejiogu during the visit, “For you to be the flag bearer of our party, that means that you have empathy, passion and genuine interest in improving the life of the people,” while maintaining that APGA is the only party that practices true federalism with the framework and structure to move the states and the nation forward.

5. Ejiogu Is The People’s Choice

Soludo said he believes that APGA will be victorious at the polls because Ejiogu is already the people’s choice, also expressed his optimism that Ejiogu through APGA will reclaim Imo.

He stated: “I am very optimistic of our victory at the polls, though it is not easy challenging an incumbent”, he added that the herculean task is an achievable one, as Ejiogu’s is the people’s choice of a better Imo.”

6. APGA Is Best Positioned to Solve Imo’s Problems

According to Soludo, Ejiogu is best prepared for the task of rebuilding Imo because of the party’s ideologies.

He said, “The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is the only party in the Country that has empathy, and passion and shows genuine interest in improving the life of the citizens, hence the reason we will want to win Imo.”

He added: “Party in times past are rooted in ideologies that brought about developmental strides, but in recent times political parties have become only an avenue to win an election but with APGA, we are truly committed to proper utilization of taxpayers’ money, and there is no better man to trust than our candidate, Sir. Tony Ejiogu.”

Imo Guber: SDP To Hold Flag Off/ Roadshow

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Barring last minute change, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Imo State under the ebullient Leadership of Amb. Ifeanyi Henry Eluwa is planning what could be termed as genuine mother of all flagoffs.

In a press release by Comr. Wilson Amaefule the Director of Media and Publicity, Reposition Imo Agenda 2023 Campaign Council, he wrote;

“On Behalf of the Governorship Candidate, The State Campaign Council of the Social Democratic Party Imo State 2023 Governorship Campaign Council, We cordially invite our Leaders, Stakeholders, Party members, Our supporters, the Good and productive People of Imo State to the Flagoff/Roadshow of the Reposition Imo Agenda 2023.”

Date: 20th October 2023
Venue: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Obilubu, Orji Owerri Imo State
Time: 10am Prompt

Take off point: SDP State Secretariat.
Join Us as we commence the drive that will Reposition Imo.

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ImoElection: Local Government System Will Thrive Under My Leadership – Ejiogu

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Sir Tony Ejiogu, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the November 11 gubernatorial election in Imo State, has reiterated his commitment to devolution of powers if elected, even as he promised to conduct free, fair and credible local government elections upon assumption of office.

The APGA governorship candidate gave this assurance recently when he visited Aboh and Ezinihitte Mbaise local government area as part of his campaign tour.

While noting that successive governors in the state have failed to conduct elections at the local level, thereby eroding democratic governance, Sir Ejiogu promised to reverse the trend.

“Frequently overlooked, Nigeria’s local governments are disproportionately important; if they functioned well, they would be best positioned to meet people’s basic needs and to build their resilience to cope with everyday challenges,” he said.

He further maintained that “across the grassroots, health services are inadequate, there is limited potable water, primary education is in a comatose, teachers are either not available or underpaid and there is a general absence of public infrastructure” which should not be so.

Local government autonomy has been one of the campaign promises of the APGA candidate, as stated in his speech during his campaign flag-off in August 2023. He said that his administration would embark on various government reforms, which are key to achieving his five-point agenda.

“First, we will plan and conduct free, fair, and credible local government elections, then we can improve the government’s transparency and accountability, and drive social justice and equality,” he had promised, adding that this would help to fill significant socio-economic gaps.

Ejiogu added that due to years of inefficiency, and general lack of inactivity, Imo people have lost hope that the third tier of government can provide any sort of democratic dividends to them but if voted as governor, this will change.

Speaking on his plans for security, he gave the assurance that Imo would bounce back again, as his administration would create an enabling environment that is safe and secure for business and investment to flourish while workers and pensioners get paid as and when due.

Commending Ejiogu’s people-oriented policy agenda, the Imo APGA woman leader, Mrs. Nkasi Tessy Obi urged women in the state to troop to their various communities and embark on aggressive grassroots mobilisation to secure victory for the party.

“We are happy the way you all welcomed us, we are promising that Sir Tony Ejiogu must not take your show of love for granted, make sure you all consolidate on this momentum by telling everybody to vote for APGA come, November 11th”

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