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Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman, South-East Dev’t Commission By Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Senate has announced Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia-North) as the substantive pioneer Chairman of the newly created South-East Development Commission (SEDC), one of the regional development commissions signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. Prior to his new appointment, which was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during today’s plenary, the former Abia Governor chaired the Senate Committee on Privatisation. Senator Ken Eze (Ebonyi Central) was also appointed as the Vice Chairman of the committee. Akpabio further noted that other members of the committee will be…

Omenuko Bridge: Youth Group Applauds Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ike Abam, Calls Governor Otti a Listening Governor Ahead of the flag-off of the reconstruction of the Omenuko Bridge by the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, a youth group under the aegis of the Arochukwu/Ohafia Peace Initiative has commended the lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, and the founder of Unubiko Foundation, Chief Chijioke James Umeh, popularly known as Ike Abam, for their efforts in appealing to the governor to reconstruct the long-abandoned bridge located in Arochukwu LGA. Omenuko Bridge serves as a crucial link between…

President Tinubu appoints new Secretary for civil defence, immigration board President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdulmalik Jibrin as the new Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). This announcement was made in a statement by the board’s spokesperson, Juliet Okeh, on Monday in Abuja. Mr Okeh noted that Mr Jibrin, a retired major general, succeeded Ahmed Ja’afaru, the former Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). In his handover remarks, Mr Ja’afaru expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, acknowledging his brief tenure. He highlighted his successful efforts, including securing presidential…

Businessman arrested by NDLEA undergoes surgery to remove 81 pellets of cocaine stuck in his stomach Following a close shave with death, a 59-year-old businessman, Chijioke Nnanna Igbokwe, has undergone surgery, exploratory laparotomy, to let out 57 out of 81 pellets of cocaine stuck in his stomach after seven days of ingesting the illicit substance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. NDLEA disclosed that its operatives arrested Igbokwe at the arrival hall of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, during the inward clearance of passengers on an Ethiopian Airlines flight on Sunday, January 26th, 2025. ‘He was promptly taken for a body scan,…

Muslims Have Constitutional Rights To Shari’a Adjudication In Nigeria — Sultan The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called for the protection of Muslims’ constitutional rights to Shari’a adjudication in Nigeria.   JNI Secretary-General, Prof. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, in a statement on Sunday, asserted that the demand for Shari’a adjudication in civil matters was not a call for conflict, but a demand for constitutional justice. JNI was reacting to the recent uproar over the establishment of Shari’a arbitration panels in some States in South-West Nigeria. The statement said the…

Labour Party Delegation Pays Courtesy Visit to Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima (OMOBARCA) Yesterday the political landscape of Ajeromi Ifelodun federal constituency was abuzz with excitement as Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen of the Labour Party and some party leaders paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, affectionately known as OmoBarca. This strategic engagement underscores the Labour Party’s proactive approach to strengthening its ranks ahead of the upcoming elections, particularly the 2027 contests. During the visit, the delegation expressed their admiration for OmoBarca’s remarkable popularity within Ajeromi Ifelodun. They were particularly impressed by the substantial crowd he attracted during…

Chief Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, yesterday, Saturday, 1st February 2025, met with APC stakeholders from Abiriba residing in Aba. The familiarization meeting, held at Panyu Hotel and Suites in Aba, aimed to strategize on strengthening the party and unifying its members for future election victories. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, while speaking, emphasized the need to build connections and address key concerns within the party that would help it move forward. He also expressed his willingness to offer support within the ambit of his power for the development of Ohafia and…

PHOTOS: Police Rescue Woman From Suspected Ritualist In Abuja Hotel Operatives of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have rescued 25-year-old Promise Eze from the clutches of suspected armed robber and ritualist in an undisclosed hotel in Wuse District of Abuja. The victim had been tricked to the hotel after meeting the suspect, identified as Emmanuel Okoro (and also known Michael Prince) online, where they agreed to meet at the hotel. When the police operatives reached the hotel, they found the victim naked and tied to a chair. FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said…

Press Release APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE FOR THE FLAG-OFF OF THE 3KM FEDERAL HIGH COURT ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN EBEM OHAFIA On behalf of the Eze Ogo Ebem in Council, the Ebem Ohafia Development Union (EODU), and the entire people of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, we extend our deepest appreciation to Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Oke Abba 1 of Ohafia), the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Abia State, for his remarkable efforts in facilitating the construction of the 3KM Federal High Court Road, Mgbaga - Arochukwu/Bende Road in Ebem Ohafia LGA, Abia State. This critical infrastructure project, being executed by Mandsons Global…

‘46 soldiers killed’ as militants attack Nigerien military base At least 46 soldiers of the Nigerien defense and security forces (SDF) were reported killed in an attack by militants of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) on Saturday. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the attack targeted an SDF position in Iknewane, Tilia department, near the Mali border in Niger’s Tahoua region. The publication described the attack as a large-scale and highly intense coordinated operation that caught the military by surprise. It said the attackers, who reportedly were heavily armed and…