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Nigerians paid over N2.2trn as ransom in one year, 52m crime incidents recorded — National Bureau of Statistics The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigerians paid N2.23 trillion as ransom in one year between May 2023 and April 2024. In its latest crime experience and security perception survey report, NBS indicated that an estimated 51.89 million crime incidents were recorded across Nigerian households during the period. The report said the north-west recorded the highest crime incidents estimated to be over 14 million , while the south-east has the least with over six million cases. The NBS report also shows…

Prominent leaders from Abia State, including lawyers, traditional rulers, businessmen, political, youth and women leaders, have lauded the sterling performance of the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, describing the achievements of the former Abia State governor as unprecedented in the history of the senatorial district. The commendation comes a day after the lawmaker was once again honoured with the Senate Press Corps Award for Constituency Development. The award by the Senate Press Corps marks the third consecutive time the lawmaker has received the coveted honour. The award ceremony, held on Monday…

  By Kenneth Udeh from Abuja For demonstrating consistency in erecting infrastructure projects within his Senatorial District, Abia-North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC) has won the Senate Press Corps Award on Constituency Development for the third time. Kalu emerged overall best among 108 of his colleagues to clinch the coveted prize at this year’s edition of the Senate Press Corps Award ceremony held on Monday at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. According to the apex media body of the National Assembly, Kalu retained the award following his unrelenting record of executing critical infrastructure projects across Abia-North Senatorial District in addition…

Former Abia State Governor, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu has congratulated Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu on his emergence as the President-General of the Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndigbo. The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide adopted Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu as the new President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, to oversee the affairs of the organisation till January 10, 2025 during their Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide Imeobi/General Assembly meeting held on Saturday 14th December, 2024 at their National Secretariat in Enugu State. Reacting to the news, Kalu, who is the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District at the National Assembly described Chukwu…

EFCC Bursts Syndicate of 792 Cryptocurrency Investment, Romance Fraud Suspects in Lagos, Arrests 193 Chinese, Arabs, Filipinos, Others The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the Commission, in a landmark raid, arrested 792 suspects for their alleged involvement in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in a surprise operation at their hideout, an imposing seven-storey edifice known as Big Leaf Building, on No.7, Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos , following verifiable intelligence received by the Commission . Speaking during a media briefing…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja after former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. The renaming of the University after the former Head of State is subject to confirmation by the Senate. General Yakubu Gowon a former Head of State and Nigeria’s leader during the civil war between 1967-1970 recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He became head of State following the Coup and Counter Coup of 1966 which led to the death of the then Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Western Regional Leader, Samuel Ladoke Akintola, Minister of…

FOSAD Felicitates Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu on His Appointment as President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Pledges Unwavering Support The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) congratulates Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu on his recent appointment as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization representing the interests of the Igbo people worldwide. This appointment is a testimony to his sterling leadership qualities, unwavering commitment to the Igbo cause, and his long-standing contributions to the socio-political and cultural development of the South-East region. FOSAD describes Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu’s appointment as a triumph for the Igbo nation. The new President…

Senator Augustine O. Akobundu, representing Abia Central Senatorial District and Deputy Chairman of the Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Elder Nkumogu Obadiah Kalu Mbila on the occasion of his Igba Uche (Traditional Retirement) Ceremony. In a goodwill message dated 12th December 2024, Senator Akobundu praised Elder Obadiah Mbila’s exemplary service, describing it as a testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment to the peace, progress, and development of his people, the state, and the nation at large. “It is fitting that Elder Nkumogu Obadiah Kalu Mbila is being celebrated with such…

A former national vice chairman (South East) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu, has emerged as the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Chukwu replaces Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a brief illness. He emerged during the Ime-Obi meeting held in Enugu on Saturday. The National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Enugu late on Saturday. The statement reads: “Nze Ozichukwu is to exhaust the Imo State balance of 27 days which ends on January 10, 2025. The emergence…

50th Birthday: Hon. Dike Chidozie Okwara Celebrates Nnate Mba With Heartfelt Tribute In a moving tribute, Hon. Dike Chidozie Okwara, popularly known as Dike Ohafia, has celebrated the 50th birthday of his dear brother, Nnate Mba a.k.a. Cubana. In a heartfelt message made available to newsmen, Okwara praised Cubana’s dedication to shared values, political ideology, and passion for positive change, describing him as a beacon of inspiration. Marking the milestone, Okwara reflected on the life and legacy of Nnate Mba, noting that his five decades of life have only served to refine his wisdom, deepen his empathy, and strengthen his…