Imo in Diaspora, youths laud Uzodimma on security, infrastructure

By Mandy Park Some indigenes of Imo State who returned for the Christmas celebration have expressed joy with the level of security in the state as opposed to stories they were fed while abroad concerning the state. Under the aegis of Ala Imo Foundation, they also lauded Governor Hope Uzodimma for the  massive road construction projects in the state. Leader of the group, Success Akajiaku, told newsmen in Owerri that they were greatly impressed with what they have seen so far “From the airport to this point, we observed everybody…

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ASCETA: Why Egesi and the cabal are after the Provost

By Uche Okoroafor It is a settled matter in law that he who has the power to hire also has the power to fire, the circumstances notwithstanding. It is also settled matter in nature that you cannot give what you don’t have. But what is not settled is when a lecturer at the nadir of his career suddenly wants to become the head of the institution with only greed,envy and hatred as his main qualifications. What is also not settled is when that lowly rated lecturer, converted from an ordinary…

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How policeman killed my wife on Christmas Day – Bolanle Raheem’s husband

Gbenga Raheem, husband of the lawyer fatally shot by one Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Drambi Vandi in the Ajah area on Lagos State on Christmas Day has narrated how the tragedy happened. Bolanle Raheem was 41 years old and seven-month pregnant when she was killed by the policeman. ASP Vandi, who was attached to the Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos State, was said to have spent 33 years in the police force. Mr Raheem spoke when sympathisers visited the family in the Ajah area of Lagos State on Boxing…

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Buhari delivers last Christmas message as president

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday assured Nigerians that those who sought to violently disrupt the peace of Nigeria had lost the battle, saying better dawn awaited Nigeria in 2023 and beyond. The president stated this in his 2022 Christmas message describing the celebration as unique. “Let the peace and joy that pervade this period continue well into the new year up to the elections in February and beyond. “I want to assure Nigerians that those who seek to violently disrupt the peace of our nation have lost the battle. “Our…

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Mr Macaroni reacts to killing of Lagos lawyer Bolanle Raheem by police on Christmas Day

Comedian Mr Macaroni has reacted to the killing of Lagos lawyer Bolanle Raheem by an assistant superintendent of police (ASP) in Lagos on Christmas day. Mrs. Raheem was in a vehicle with members of her family when the suspect fatally shot her. In a Twitter post on Boxing Day, Mr Macaroni described the killing as barbaric and demanded that those responsible must pay. He wrote “A Nigerian Police Officer from Ajiwe division shot and killed Bolanle Raheem on Xmas day. It is from this same division an Officer killed Gafaru…

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Policeman shoots, kills female lawyer Bolanle Raheem in Lagos

An unnamed assistant superintendent of police (ASP) has fatally shot a female lawyer Bolanle Raheem in the Ajah area of Lagos. The incident happened on Sunday, causing pandemonium just as people were going about celebrating Christmas.  The police officer, who was with a team of other policemen, fled the scene. He was, however, caught and detained by the police. Mrs. Raheem was in a vehicle with members of her family when the suspect shot at them. A bullet was said to have hit the victim who was rushed to a…

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You Can’t Be NCP Chair, LP Spokesperson Same Time, Resign, Omoragbon tells Tanko

By Mandy Park Comrade Yunusa Salisu Tanko, Chairman, National Conscience Party (NCP) has been condemned for retaining the position, even as he took up another appointment as the spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP).  Pastor Peters Omoragbon, National Deputy Chairman, South-South NCP raised the issue in a press release made available to journalists. While congratulating Tanko on his new appointment as the spokesperson for the Labour Party, Omoragbon said that members of the party were worried by the silence and inability of Tanko to tender a letter of resignation as…

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Sen. Rilwan Soji Akanbi Commiserates With Family Of Late Max Air Boss

… says late Mangal was loyal, focused Mandy Park Chairman and CEO of Dynasty Airlines Senator Rilwan Soji Akanbi has described the Late Vice Chairman and CEO of Max Air Ltd. Alhaji Bashir Mangal, as a loyal, focused and committed individual whose loss is overwhelming. Akanbi made this known while speaking to newsmen on the passing away of the Max Airlines boss at his Ibadan residence.. Speaking further, Senator Akanbi revealed how his path crossed with the Late Alhaji Bashir Mangal: Akanbi recalled that ” About 12 years ago, as…

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Remain Hopeful For a Better Nigeria— Peter Obi

…urges Nigerians to give only competent leaders access to power. Omocho Kalu Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful for a better nation, especially as they prepare to take back their nation, for good, come 2023.This is as he asked Nigerians to give only competent leaders access to political offices.Obi made the call while delivering his 2022 Christmas Message to Nigerians.He explained that celebration of Christmas birthed hope in the world, while urging Nigerians to hold unto that firm hope for…

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Prof Greg Ibe: I’ll give equal treatment to all geographical divides in Abia State

…says, I am the only one with a proven record of having invested in the state … Aba, now a shadow of its glorious past By Mandy Park Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, founder and chancellor of Gregory University in Uturu, Okigwe, and the APGA gubernatorial candidate for Abia State is a solid contender in the governorship race. In this encounter with newsmen, the erudite scholar explains his mission in Abia politics, why he wants to be governor, and what he intends to achieve among others. Excerpt Why did you leave…

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