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Update: Anambra family rejects autopsy report claiming their daughter died of drowning, insists she was k!lled The family of Chinyere Awuda, the young lady who was found dead near an abandoned swimming pool at a hotel in Anambra State, on July 17, have rejected the autopsy report by the Anambra state police command that claims she died of drowning. Recall that on Friday, July 28, the state police command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, in a statement released, said the autopsy carried out on Ms. Awuda shows she died of drowning which is contrary to claims that she was beaten to death by some fun seekers at the hotel. Shortly after her body was found, some eyewitnesses claimed that Ms. Awuda was beaten to death by some fun seekers at the hotel who accused her of stealing some money sprayed on someone who was celebrating his/her birthday within the hotel premises.  However, the police spokesperson said the pathologist who carried out the autopsy did not find any trauma marks on Ms. Awuda's cor

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗷𝗶 𝗨𝘇𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝘂 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳 𝗡𝗸𝗶𝗿𝘂 𝗢𝗻𝘆𝗲𝗷𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮 "𝑭𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒆 𝑻𝒐 𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑨 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝑫𝒊𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑰𝒕 𝑨𝒔 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝑻𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒃𝒖 𝑻𝒐 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒐𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑰𝒏 𝑨𝑩𝑰𝑨 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑻𝑬. 𝑵𝒐𝒘 𝑾𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑵𝒌𝒊𝒓𝒖 𝑶𝒏𝒚𝒆𝒋𝒊𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒂 𝑨𝒔 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕"

Bandits Kill JIBWIS Leader, Farmers, Kidnap 50 In Kaduna July 29, 2023 The Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has disclosed the death of the Vice-Chairman of Jama’atul Izalatul Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus-Sunnah (JIBWIS), Birnin-Gwari Branch, Mal. Yakubu Muhammad Bugai and three other farmers who were killed by rampaging bandits who have been unleashing terror in the area with over 50 persons kidnapped in July alone. The JIBWIS Leader, was shot on Wednesday at his farm located around Rema area and was later evaluated and taken to Jibril Mai-Gwari General Hospital after sustaining gunshots wounds on his abdomen and arm but passed on by 7:30am on Thursday. Until his murder, Mal. Bugai was a strong pillar, pioneer member and also the Vice-Chairman of the Birnin-Gwari Orphans Foundation, which is an organization devoted to taking care of thousands of Orphans left behind by mostly victims of banditry in the security ravaged local government. A statement issued by the BEPU Chairman, Ishaq

  Resident Doctors Reject FG’s 25% Pay Raise Proposal July 29, 2023 The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) rejected a government proposal on Saturday to increase doctors’ basic salaries by 25%, stating that it doesn’t meet their original demand. The doctors insist on the complete restoration of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure to its 2009 value, as per their demand made to the federal government on July 5, 2023. The doctors’ refusal, outlined in a communique signed by President Dr Orji Emeka Innocent, Secretary-General Dr Chikezie Kelechi, and Publicity & Social Secretary Dr Uma Musa, effectively extends the ongoing nationwide strike. They describe the government’s proposed increment as ‘paltry’ and remain committed to their indefinite strike until their demands are met. The striking doctors further demanded the immediate implementation of the One-for-One policy, which would replace departed clinical workers. They argue that the current work overload due to si

Bring Ekpa To Nigeria To Sit-at-Home With Us, Uzodimma Urges FG, Military July 29, 2023 Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state has reiterated the need to restore peace and end insurgency in the southeast. The governor also called for the extradition of Finland-based separatist Simon Ekpa over the illegal Monday sit-at-home order. He appealed to the Federal Government to collaborate with the Finnish Government to extradite Ekpa to Nigeria for prosecution. He disclosed this during a familiarisation visit from the new General Officer Commanding GOC, 82 Division, Enugu, Major General Hassan Dada, at the Government House in Owerri, the Imo state capital. He said: “What is topmost in our cases is this popular sit-at-home order. There’s one man called Simon Ekpa somewhere in Finland. “It is our hope that the security agencies, particularly the military, working with the Federal Government, will be able to either bring Simon Ekpa back to Nigeria to also sit at home with us or be made to face the

Colombia’s president's son arrested on money laundering charges 29th Jul 2023  Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Saturday that his son Nicolas has been arrested on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment in a scandal linked to Petro’s election campaign. Colombia’s first leftist president wrote on Twitter, which is being rebranded as X, that police arrested his son and the son’s ex-wife Daysuris Vasquez. In March, Vasquez alleged that Nicolas Petro received large amounts of money from drug traffickers and smugglers in 2022 for his father’s ultimately successful presidential campaign but instead used it to live in luxury in the northern city of Barranquilla. Petro wrote: “I wish my son luck and strength. May these events build his character and may he reflect on his mistakes.” “As a person and father it hurts to see so much self-destruction,” he added. Prosecutors confirmed the arrest of the younger Petro on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment. Vasquez

Troops arrest ‘bandit kingpin’, kill others in Sokoto, Zamfara 29th Jul 2023  Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have arrested a “bandit kingpin” identified as Jabi Ruwa and some suspected gang members in Dambala village of Sokoto State, while a separate operation in Zamfara State left one bandit killed. A top military source who preferred anonymity told Channels Television that the arrests in Sokoto were carried out on Friday as part of an ongoing clearance operation to rid the North-West of banditry, kidnapping, and other heinous crimes. Acting on credible information, the troops raided bandits’ enclaves across Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina and Zamfara states, resulting in the arrest of some suspected members of Ruwa’s gang taking refuge in Dambala village of Sokoto State. The troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gwadabawa and Troops of Raka in Sokoto, in conjunction with local guides, immediately mobilised to Dambala village, where Jabi Ruwa and four other of his members were appreh

Federal Character Commission was like a market for selling job slots — Chair 29th Jul 2023  The Chairperson, Federal Character Commission (FCC), Muheeba Dankaka, says the commission was like a marketplace for selling job slots before she assumed office, stating that an attempt to stop the alleged corruption pitted her against some commissioners. Dankaka made the revelation during the week while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating alleged job racketeering and abuse of Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) by Ministries Department and Agencies (MDAs). The House had directed the chairperson and all the 36 commissioners of the commission to appear on Wednesday after she failed to do so on Tuesday. The chairperson who appeared with some of the commissioners was accused of alleged job racketeering and abuse of extant laws and the FCC establishment Act by some of the commissioners tagged ‘Integrity Group’. Speaking before the committe

ROBBERY ATTACK THAT TOOK PLACE TODAY,SATURDAY 29/07/23,AT GOLD WISE SHOP, OPPOSITE KILIMANJARO FAST FOOD,IKENEGBU OWERRI Today is the last Saturday of the month slated to be monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise in Imo State.  Many businesses/shops were not opened, people and vehicular movement restricted until around 1000hrs when the exercise was supposed to stop.  Between 1130hours and 1200hours, movement of people were still scanty around Ikenegbu and Armed Robbers on Army camouflage and black uniform attacked GOLD WISE SHOP where gold ornaments and jewelries are sold. FINDINGS: < The Robbers with Sienna vehicle, numbering about Five(5)on security attires  stormed the shop,fully Armed to the teeth. < They first shot the Police officer on duty at the building and gained entrance to the shop. < They loaded two(2)full bags containing gold ornaments and jewelries before they zoomed off. < Luck ran against them as all the exit roads and corners were blocked with cars by y

Subsidy: Apapa-led faction of LP rejects NLC planned protest against Tinubu govt The Labour Party (LP) has rejected a planned nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in demonstration against the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu. The party also called for the immediate dismissal and prosecution of Melee Kyari, Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Addressing newsmen in Abeokuta on Thursday, Abayomi Arabambi, the National Publicity Secretary of the LP faction led by Lamidi Apapa, said the NLC can go ahead with a strike and ask workers to stay away from work until their demands are met.  

Anambra Police Commissioner Goes on Patrol; Pays Surprise Visit to Formations in Nnewi. Police Commissioner in Anambra State, CP Aderemi Adeoye yesterday, Friday 28th July, 2023 led a formidable Patrol of Police Mobile Force and Police Counter Terrorist Unit on Patrol of the State.  Patrol covered Enugwu Ukwu, Abagana, Eziowelle, Ojoto, Oba, Ichi, Nnewi, Ichida, Igbo Ukwu, Ekwulobia, Nanka, Agulu and Nise before terminating in Awka the State Capital. In Nnewi the Commissioner paid surprise visits to Area Command Headquarters, CPS Nnewi and Otolo Divisional Headquarters. Despite the odd hour, the Commissioner was impressed that he met the Area Commander and both DPOs at their duty posts and in full uniform. He commended their dedication to duty and urged them to maintain such high standards. During the visit the Commissioner visited the cells in all the Formations and was pleased to observe that only few suspects were in detention and none had overstayed. He asked other Commanders and D

ACTDA Begins Construction Of Internal Roads In Building Material Market, Umuokpu Awka Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) has commenced the construction of internal roads within Umuokpu Awka Building Materials Market.  According to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Mr Ossy Onuko, the idea of regenerating the Umuokpu Market is to create an enabling environment for traders in that line of business, and in line with Governor Chukwuma Soludo's directive that all building material traders should relocate to the market designated for such trade.  According to Mr. Onuko, Ndi Anambra can't have a Capital City that they dream and yearn for, with the current disorganization in the city.  He pointed out that to sanitise the system, indiscriminate siting of building material shops across the town must stop, and that when they make the Umuokpu Building Materials market conducive, government will therefore move all the building material trader

Soludo Takes Inspection Tour Around Onitsha Metropolis, Reiterates Commitment To Reviving City Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has reiterated commitment towards reviving Onitsha back to its old glory. The Governor gave the commitment when he took a tour of the city, inspecting his administration's ongoing projects in Onitsha. The inspection tour took the Governor and entourage through Bright Street Main market, Bida road, Emodi street, Oduigbo-Ochanja Market, Fegge, Onitsha South Stadium, as well as creek road in Onitsha. Also inspected was the Onitsha South Stadium, among others. The event took a dramatic turn when the entourage got to the 2.17 kilometer Niger Street road project which also has a 1.1 kilometer flood control channel contract. The Governor expressed disappointment at the slow pace of work and terminated the contract between the state government and TEC Engineering Ltd handling the project, pointing out that the contractor demonstrated incompeten

 ‘KAYOKAYO’ FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN EPE, AS MONARCH CALLS FOR MORE SUPPORT  Kayokayo, the yearly traditional festival observed in commemoration of the arrival of King Kosoko and his warlords to Eko-Epe in 1851, as well as an event that ushers in the new Islamic Calendar Year, commenced today in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State. Oba Shefiu Adewale, the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, speaking at a Press Conference in his Palace to announce its commencement, said that the festival is significant as it brings people of the community together irrespective of their economic status. In his words, "People have this notion that Epe has no culture, but am happy that Kakoyo festival has been long celebrated by the people of Epe. Although many who started this celebration with us are no longer here, we thank Almighty Allah for preserving our lives to see this year's festival. It's our desire to keep celebrating and soon, Kayokayo will become an international celebration”. According to

Why I chose to represent Nigeria over England – Ashleigh Plumptre. She said, “For me, I always say that I have to play football for more than just playing it itself. The same way that I chose to join Leicester because of my hometown’s club. “With Nigeria, I wanted to uncover more of my heritage that I hadn’t delved into before because my dad is half-Nigerian and half-English. My grandad was born in Lagos. But I been brought up very British, so, I want to join the Nigerian team where I got to experience food like this, experience more of the culture, I guess.. Ashleigh Plumptre is my Niece. Cc: Balogun Olamilekan

𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡 Post by 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐰𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐞 𝐍𝐰𝐞𝐤𝐞, Nibo Mr. Emanuel Nnagbo Okoye ( Alias: Onye Army) from Ezikwe Square,  Umudioka Village Awka, Anambra State has confirmed the news making rounds that his wife, Mrs. Florence Nnagbo whose picture is displayed did not return home after attending a burial function in Umukwa Village Awka on Friday 28th July, 2023 (yesterday). Onye Army who spoke with the reporter via his   phone number attached to this post, appealed to members of the public to help him with information on how to get his phone wife. He further appealed to anybody who sees Mrs. Florence should reach out to him through the his private telephone number:  08034415992. Please share to help the family 🙏.  

Petrol Price Hike: No Going Back On August 2 Nationwide Protest, NLC Insists   July 28, 2023 The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Friday, endorsed the decision of its Central Working Committee (CWC) to stage a nationwide protest come Wednesday, August 2, 2023 over the recent hike in price of fuel and the need for the federal government to reverse its anti-poor policies. The backing came two days after the Negotiation Committee set up by the federal government called for an emergency meeting with the organised Labour in Abuja following the August 2, 2023 nationwide protest notice issued by the Congress. NEC said it has reviewed the current socio-economic situation confronting Nigerian workers and masses at a meeting held on Thursday to stand by the CWC decisions. The communique, which was issued after the meeting and signed by the Congress’s national president, Comrade Joseph Ajaero, and its secretary-general, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, “re-affirm

  Turn Away From Criminality And Be Granted Amnesty – Uzodimma To Bandits July 29, 2023 His Excellency,  Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has once again offered to grant Amnesty to bandits who will give up their alms and turn a new leaf. Speaking at the meeting with traditional and community leaders held at Eze Imo Palace, Governor Uzodimma advocated for peace and stability in the State with a good offer of rehabilitation to anyone willing to turn in their weapons through their traditional rulers. Governor Uzodimma urged traditional rulers put more effort to secure their communities and identify strangers causing trouble there. He reiterated his Government’s commitment to protecting Ndi Imo from the urban down to the rural areas. According to the Governor, “Security is the business of every law-abiding citizen and all hands must be on deck for Imo to thrive”. The Governor also intimated them of the Government’s policies and commitments to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy remo

Nnamdi Kanu Is Having Mental Issues – Simon Ekpa reveals July 29, 2023 …says he is now the new Prime Minister Ebonyi State-born separatist and violent factional leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, has taken swipe on the Supreme Leader of the IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, over the recent handwritten letter from the IPOB leader directing him to end sit-at-home in the South East zone with immediate effect. Ekpa has also threatened to reject Kanu as the Supreme Leader of the IPOB for compromising their mission to destroy the Igbo people, saying that he would soon take the position of the Supreme Leader as Kanu is now having mental issues due to brainwash by the Islamic State. Responding to the letter on his verified twitter handle on Friday evening, @simon_ekpa, the Finland-based Abakaliki autopilot said Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, popularly known as Onyendu, has been compromised by the government, and now out of his right state of mind. In one of his many twits, Ekpa said the l

Enugu Youths Storm Streets, Support Nnamdi Kanu’s Directive To End Illegal Sit-at-home In South-East July 29, 2023 The youths of Enugu on Saturday, came out in their numbers to storm the street of the state for a peaceful protest in support of the order of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu for an end to all forms sit-at-home in South-East. Kanu, the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in a written note, commanded Simon Ekpa to end the enforcement of the sit-at-home in the entire South East. The youths marched though major roads and streets in Enugu metropolis with various inscriptions, which included: “Even Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is Against Sit-at-Home” and “Sit-at-Home Discourages Economic Progress”. Others are: “We say NO to Enemies of our Dear State and region”; “Sit-at-Home Affects our Mental Health”; Sit-at-home is Affecting our Children Education” and “We Cannot Continue this Way” among others. Speaking, the Leader of Enugu Innovative Youths, Comrade Edeani Maduabuchi Edeani, said that people

Anambra Police Busts Armed Robbery Gang; Recovers Lethal Weapons; Stolen Tricycles _Owners of Stolen but Recovered Tricycles Invited to Come Forward  for Collection_ The Police in Ogbaru Division of Anambra State Police Command have smashed a notorious armed robbery gang that has been tormenting members of the public in Okpoko, Obosi, Atani, Oba and environs for  several months now. The feat was made possible by the collaboration between the Police and Community Vigilante in the area. One Jekwu, a notorious gangster  and leader of the gang was arrested on 11th July, 2023. After interrogation, clues he provided were followed up and surveillance mounted on other members of the gang which culminated in the arrest  of another member as he attempted to evacuate the gang's  arms from Jekwu's hideout. One Pump Action Semi-Automatic Gun and two locally made Pistols were recovered while the second gang member was also taken into custody. Further interrogation led to recovery of five Sto