Some members of the Anigbiyovo Oyiwode clan of Akpawfu community in Nkanu East Council Area of Enugu State have petitioned Gov. Peter Mbah over the alleged leasing of their ancestral land for 99 years. The clan accused some individuals from the Ani Oyiwode family of attempting to lease about 300 hectares of communal land jointly owned by both families without proper consultation. They called on the governor to intervene and prevent a breakdown of law and order. Speaking at the disputed site in Ohuakpaka on Tuesday, the Vice National President of the clan, Mr. Fidelis Arum, said the move to…
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Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with the South East caucus chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Mr. Martins Ugwu, Head of ADC’s media team in the state, said the meeting was a calculated show of regional alignment aimed at consolidating party structures. According to Ugwu, this was Obi’s first meeting with the newly elected South East chairmen of the party in Enugu. READ ALSO: Accord protesters demand INEC recognise Imumolen The gathering was linked to Obi’s aspiration to contest the forthcoming ADC presidential primary, strengthen cohesion, align leadership…
Hajj stakeholders have urged journalists selected to cover the 2026 Hajj operations to maintain professionalism for effective reporting of the spiritual exercise. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the National Media Team by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Islamic scholar Abdullahi Musa emphasized that members of the media team are responsible for truthfulness, justice, and fairness in their reporting. “The role of the media is to propagate the truth. As Muslims, we must always remember our faith guides our professional conduct. Report what you know to be true and avoid doubtful matters,”…
Prof. Olanrewaju Ajiboye of Lagos State University has urged a comprehensive approach to help older Nigerians age with dignity, fulfilment, and wellbeing. He made the call on Tuesday while delivering LASU’s 121st inaugural lecture at the university’s main campus in Ojo. Speaking on “That We May Age Gracefully: A Social Gerontologist’s X-ray of Later Life,” Ajiboye defined graceful ageing as embracing growing old with positivity and resilience. “Ageing should not be associated with fear or stress, but seen as a phase that can bring fulfilment and new opportunities for happiness,” he said. He stressed that graceful ageing requires deliberate actions,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi, has apprehended a 55-year-old suspected fake lawyer over the alleged use of a forged Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) seal in Lagos. EFCC confirmed the arrest in a statement posted on its X handle, @officialEFCC, on Tuesday. The commission said the suspect was apprehended on Monday after investigations into allegations of impersonation and forgery. “The suspect, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in Ikorodu, came to our attention after submitting a petition dated September 22 on behalf of his clients against the management of Global West Vessel Specialist…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says candidates who see “No Result Yet” while checking their UTME results are underage applicants whose results have not been released. This was stated by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Benjamin, the message does not indicate a technical error but reflects the status of candidates who do not yet meet the eligibility requirements for admission. He explained that only candidates who will be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, are eligible to register for and sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME),…
Some members of the Accord party staged a protest on Tuesday at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja, demanding immediate recognition of Prof. Christopher Imumolen as the party’s National Chairman. The protesters, carrying placards and a formal petition, urged INEC to comply with existing court orders affirming Imumolen’s leadership and update its records accordingly. Speaking during the protest, Imumolen, a former presidential candidate of the party, expressed frustration over what he called INEC’s reluctance to enforce judicial decisions. He stressed that the commission, as a regulatory body, must remain neutral and uphold the rule of law. “We…
Gov. Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday, received the “Imo Charter of Equity,” vowing to prevent a “hostile takeover” of power at the end of his eight-year administration in 2027. He made the remarks while receiving a report on the charter, presented by the Elders’ Council at the Government House, Owerri. “Justice, inclusion, and consensus remain key to sustaining peace in the state,” Uzodimma said. Reflecting on the 2020 crisis in Imo when he assumed office, the governor noted the dangers of political exclusion. He explained that a panel, led by Emeritus Catholic Archbishop Anthony Obinna, identified marginalisation as a major trigger…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed concern over the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) reported threat to sanction broadcast presenters accused of presenting opinions as facts or bullying guests during on-air discussions. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by NGE President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, on Tuesday in Abuja. The Guild described the move as “dangerous and injurious to journalism,” adding that it amounted to an assault on press freedom, editorial independence, and democratic accountability. While acknowledging the NBC’s intention to promote professionalism and ethical standards in broadcasting, the NGE said the Commission’s statement…
Mr Olubowale Kasumu, Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC), Agbado-Okeodo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, on Tuesday commended the LCDA chairman, Mr Abiodun Ejigbadero, for his remarkable achievements in the council. Kasumu said the community had long suffered infrastructural deficits. “Mostly in our area, we lack infrastructure such as roads, electricity, and potable water,” he said. Kasumu, who commended Ejigbadero for his achievements, noted that residents used to provide their own water. He also praised Ejigbadero for equipping the council with a modern ambulance. “For the first time, he provided an ambulance with life support comparable to…