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On Friday the 2nd day of May, 2025, Dr Emeka Wogu NPOM, CON, the Chairman, Governing Board of the South East Development Commission, Nigeria (abbreviated as “SEDC”) delivered the 2nd Dr Michael Iheonukara Okpara Lecture at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (abbreviated “MOUA”) Umuahia, Abia State. The topic of the lecture was “AGRIPRENEUR MODEL FOR ATTAINMENT OF NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THE M. I. OKPARA APPROACH IN RETROSPECT- LEVERAGING THE SOUTH EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SEDC) AS A MODERN VEHICLE FOR LEGACY CONTINUITY”. Among other things, the cerebral Charman of SEDC laid bare the vision, mission and…

A coalition of civil society organisations and legal professionals has vowed to intensify protests across Nigeria over the alleged mismanagement of $4 billion earmarked for the rehabilitation of the country’s refineries. The group, Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law, accused former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, of attempting to derail demands for accountability by employing underhanded tactics to silence their movement. In a joint statement issued on Friday by its Secretary General, Barr. Aminu Bello, and Director of Publicity, Rotimi Adeyemo, the coalition alleged that Kyari is targeting members of…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has debunked rumours suggesting he is planning to defect from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speculation around Otti’s political future intensified in the wake of a wave of defections that recently swept through the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State. Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and his successor, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, formally joined the APC, citing the need to align Delta with the federal government. At their official reception, Okowa explained the move as a strategic attempt to connect Delta State to Aso Rock, the seat of…

The North-East Governors’ Forum has identified the region’s poor road infrastructure as a key factor exacerbating insecurity and hampering development efforts. This concern was highlighted in a nine-point communiqué issued at the end of the Forum’s 11th meeting, held in Damaturu, Yobe State. The statement was signed by the Forum’s Chairman and Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum. The governors urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the completion of abandoned federal projects across the North-East, noting that such projects are crucial to tackling poverty, insecurity, and the overall underdevelopment of the subregion. In its communiqué, the Forum reaffirmed its commitment…

Youths under the umbrella of the Udenu Youth Forum have expressed strong support for the decision of Hon. Denis Agbo, the representative of Udenu/Igboeze North Federal Constituency, to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It was reported that Hon. Agbo, alongside Hon. Chidi Obetta of Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, officially defected from the Labour Party to the PDP on Thursday. Speaking to journalists in Enugu shortly after the defection, Comrade Paschal Nnaemeka Ugwu, former Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Enugu State Chapter, welcomed the move, describing it as a step that would accelerate development in…

The Jigawa State Police Command has dispelled fears of an explosion or fire outbreak following the crash of a petrol tanker in Ringim Local Government Area on Thursday, May 1, 2025. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the command confirmed that there was no explosion, fire, or fuel scooping at the scene of the incident. The accident involved a Howa tanker trailer, bearing registration number Kano 549 BNK, which was loaded with 60,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The vehicle was driven by a 50-year-old man, Muhammad Ali, from Yankatsari village…

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has urged former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to step aside from the 2027 race and support a younger contender. Speaking during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television Thursday night, Baba-Ahmed advised Atiku to assume a statesmanlike role and back a fresh face to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC). “If I had the chance to speak with Atiku, I would say, ‘Sir, you’ve done your bit. You’ve upheld democracy and made your mark. It’s time to hand over to a younger, more…

*Suspends Unruly members of the club In a decisive move to restore order, uphold the integrity of its constitution, and correct recent misinformation, the members of Owerri Club have reaffirmed the legitimate leadership of the Club and unanimously nullified the purported “Interim Management Committee” announced earlier in the week by dissident and rebellious members of the club.  At an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) convened yesterday 1st May 2025, the Club formed a quorum with 34 financial members at commencement, growing to over 50 members by conclusion—solidifying the meeting’s legitimacy. The session, chaired in strict compliance with the Club Rules Book, yielded…

The Imo State Government has pledged to implement the recent recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC) concerning the appointment of an Acting Chief Judge for the State. Speaking on behalf of the government, the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, confirmed that the state had reviewed the resolutions reached at the NJC’s 108th meeting and would act accordingly. He stated: “His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, Governor of Imo State, appointed Hon. Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as Acting Chief Judge based on credible intelligence available to him at the time. These reports indicated that Justice Nzeukwu…

The Heartland Bar [NBA Owerri] is set to blaze a trail as the Nigerian Bar Association, Owerri Branch, officially unveils its 2025 Law Week, holding from May 19 to May 25, 2025. With the theme: “Reshaping Legal Practice and Justice Delivery: Charting the Future of the Profession,” the event promises a high-impact convergence of legal minds, policy influencers, and human rights advocates. Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a globally respected Human Rights Activist, will deliver the keynote address at the Opening Ceremony on May 21, 2025, at Villa Gardens Hotel, New Owerri, under the distinguished Chairmanship of Hon. Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme,…