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 I have witnesses coming from UK, US, Ethiopia, Nnamdi Kanu tells court Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), says he has witnesses coming from various countries to testify in his defence. Kanu is facing terrorism-related charges after the federal government accused him of inciting violence through IPOB’s activities and calling for the secession of the south-east region from Nigeria. On Thursday, he disengaged his legal team, led by Kanu Agabi, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), prompting the lawyers to formally withdraw their representation. He informed the court of his intention to personally conduct his defence, after which James Omotosho, the presiding judge, fixed October 24 for the opening of the case. At the resumed sitting on Friday, Kanu said he could not proceed because he was yet to receive his case file, noting that those who attempted to deliver it to him the previous day were denied access. He requested additional time to obtain the file over...

 "USE OF PHONES A GREAT DISTRACTION IN SCHOOLS..." "SOLUDO HAS BROUGHT EVIDENT CHANGE TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS" ~Comrade Chukwudozie Comrade Chika Grace Chukwudozie, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Anambra State, and the mathematics teacher at Catholic Girls’ Secondary School, Ozubulu, spoke on the various issues surrounding the teaching profession in Nigeria. She mentioned the use of smartphones in today's secondary school, both public and private, among other issues that teachers face in Nigerian schools. "Before you get to them, they will switch off the phone. I feel that they may be playing games online, but whatever they’re doing with the phones is distracting them, the major thing there is that they are being distracted. It's not only in public schools, it also happens in private schools." ~She said When asked about the security in Anambra state schools, Comrade Chukwudozie said; "I will say that the schools are safe and conduc...

 Preparations as Igwe Orizu III is set to celebrate 100years of age and 62years on the throne! The Igwe of Nnewi Kingdom, his royal highness, Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu, unarguably the longest reigning monarch in Anambra state, born on the 30th of October, 1925, is set to celebrate a 100years of life in great health and his 62nd year on the throne! He succeeded his father and was crowned on the 2nd of June, 1963 and has since brought great development to Ndi Nnewi, Ani Nnewi and by extension, other neighbouring communities. Igwe Orizu played a great part in the clearing of "Agbo edo" in 1970, which is now widely known as the great "Nkwo Nnewi" market. He was also the first king to abolish in Nnewi Kingdom, the age-longed "Osu" practice of the Igbo race, thereby making every Nnewi indigene rightly equal. And at the age of 99years and 360days, Igwe Orizu III still reads, writes and interacts with people efficiently.

 Idemili North Council chairman hon. Stanley nkwoka signed into law  banning cultism and other related activities The Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area, Hon. Stanley Nkwoka, has signed into law a bill banning cultism and related activities, in line with the Anambra State Homeland Security Law. Speaking to the ABS, Hon. Nkwoka said the move was prompted by the rise in cult-related crimes such as land grabbing, touting, and illegal revenue collection. He urged youths to safeguard their communities and embrace the state’s skill acquisition programmes for self-reliance. The chairman also disclosed that the council is mobilizing voters to support Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the November 8th Governorship election, targeting between seventy and eighty thousand votes, while measures have been set to curb vote buying. Council leaders, Mr. Samuel Anikpeh and Mr. Paul Okoye, commended the initiative, affirming that Idemili North, one of the largest councils in the South Eas...

"WATER DON CARRY AM COME, ME I GO LOOSE AM..!" A young lady by the name Onyinyechi took to her tiktok account @onyiiba, to share of a recent video of an occurrence at her place of work in Lagos. The video shows a flooded area which seemed to be her shop, and as the water flowed, what appeared to be two wooden images tied together with a red rope was swept unto her shop. While people were observing and wondering what it could be, Onyinye swore to untie the pieces of wood no matter it means, disregarding the people around who were advising her to ignore it.  "As water don carry am come, me I must lose am...anything wey sup, my papa dey for me", She said. She picked it up with an object and cut them loose with a knife. Written on the piece of wood were two names, "Emeka and Beatrice". As this video makes round on the internet, some people affirm that it'll surely be a case of a woman tying down a man for relationship /marriage, while others referred to it...

 FG Converts University Of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital To Federal University Teaching Hospital, Akure The University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital has been converted to Federal University Teaching Hospital Akure Ondo State. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, who represented the President witnessed the unveiling, handover, and signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, for the transfer.  This marks a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and expand tertiary health services across Nigeria. Prof. Pate expresses deep appreciation to the Ondo State Government for its seamless collaboration in facilitating the transition, commending Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his team for their commitment and support.  The minister describes  the partnership as a model of effective federal–state cooperation in advancing national health objectives. The Coordinating Min...

 Works Minister Condoles With Victims' Families and Niger State Government Over Death From Tanker Explosion Works Minister, David Umahi, has conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, the governor of Niger state, Mohammed Umar Bago and the good people of Niger state over the unfortunate tanker inferno which occurred Tuesday, 21st october, 2025 at Essa village, along Lambata- Lapai - Bida road, in Niger state. The minister of works has also set up emergency committee to immediately move to Niger state, working with the contractor handling the project, CGC Nigeria limited, to ensure palliative rehabilitation is carried out on the affected road. This is coming after the meeting with the delegation of the national assembly members from niger state, and the minister's discussion with the governor of niger state and the president of Dangote group, Aliko Dangote, on the immediate intervention to the affected road.  The project was initially nnpc funded, b...