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  The Leadership of the Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBM), a Pan-African Group, has distanced itself from any July 7 (77) celebration, falsely claimed in some quarters to be the group’s founding day anniversary The NBM in a statement released by its National Public Relations Officer, Oluwatosin Dixon, on Wednesday 5th of July 2023, said that the Movement has no celebration nor anniversary known as July 7 (7/7), saying that those spreading the falsehood are not members of the NBM of Africa but imposters and charlatans. “July 7th (7/7)” as acclaimed by the enemies of the NBM of Africa founding date is false and not recognised by the Pan-Africanist group.

A tense clash has erupted between the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Imo State Secretariat, leaving the details of the incident still sketchy. The confrontation, which unfolded unexpectedly, has raised concerns and questions about the circumstances surrounding the clash.  As the situation unfolds, authorities involved will provide more information to shed light on what transpired and the underlying reasons for the clash between these two key law enforcement agencies. More details later

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has urged residents of South-East to ignore Mr Simon Ekpa’s declaration of a one-week sit-at-home in the zone.  Ekpa had announced one week sit-at-home commencing from today, July 3, 2023.  However, in a statement by the National President of Ohanaeze Youths, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, he urged the South-East residents to ignore Ekpa’s directive.  Okwu, who described the order as dictatorial, said there was no justification for someone to relax in his comfortable abode in Finland and then issue orders that others should not seek their daily bread.  The youth group said, “We have always made it clear that Simon Ekpa is not fighting for Biafra; he is only using the name of Biafra to enrich himself.  “He is also not interested in having Mazi Nnamdi Kanu released because he knows any day Kanu is released, his business will end.  “So, he goes ahead taking decisions, issuing orders that would...

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and Chairman, South East Governors’ Forum has intervened in the ongoing impasse between the Igbo and Yoruba communities in Lagos State. During his recent visit to Lagos, where he attended the Nigeria Governors' Forum meeting and President Tinubu’s homecoming ceremony, Governor Uzodimma took the opportunity to meet with the Igbo business community in the state. In a display of empathy and understanding, Governor Uzodimma listened attentively as the Igbo business community expressed their concerns and frustrations. He recognized the adverse impact these issues have had on their businesses and residence in Lagos, as well as the prevailing security challenges faced by both communities. Having listened to their concerns and frustrations, Governor Uzodimma encouraged the Igbo business community to support the developmental strategies being formulated by the South East Governors' Forum (SEGF). In particular, he mentioned the upcoming South East Secu...

  Chief Edozie Njoku is presently the APGA Chairman as recognized by Law, in this interview with select journalists at Abuja, he bared his mind like never before on the state of affairs of the party, the battle with Oye, and the way forward for the party and South East only sure route to the presidency.  Excerpts Question: Lets meet you and the way you will want to be addressed Edozie Njoku: I am Chief Edozie Njoku, I am from Imo state,Mbaise Ikwuato, and the Onwa of Ibeku in Ikwuato Mbaise.  Question: By description, you are the National Chairman of APGA, according to the supreme court judgement as affirmed by the Federal High Court  recently, today how do you see the crisis in APGA if there is any ? Edozie Njoku: Well it’s a very good question, I personally don’t feel that there is any crisis in APGA, all I see, is that there is a large confusion in APGA. APGA has asked for an extension of time, which in that period of time, we will do our congresses and our conven...

Police operatives from Ogidi Division, Anambra State have arrested the Ojoto community vigilante commander and two others for the kidnap and murder of a tricycle operator, Christian Oluchukwu Onah. Onah, a 25 year old tricycle rider from Ovoko community, Igbo-Eze South LGA, Enugu State but residing in Oba, Idemili South LGA, Anambra State was declared missing on 28th May, 2023 when he failed to return after going out for the day’s business of tricycle riding transportation. His neighbour in Oba had raised alarm over his whereabouts and subsequently reported to the police.   The owner of the tricycle the missing Christian rides under hire purchase agreement engaged the services of a security tracker that eventually yielded positive fruits leading to the arrest of a man in possession of the missing tricycle used by Christian. On further interrogation, the man confessed buying the keke from Ojoto community vigilante operatives. When the police arrested the vigilante that sold the...

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company  PLC (EEDC) wishes to inform her esteemed customers that her Cash Offices will be open for operations on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th June 2023, during Eid-El-Kabir holiday.  Our alternate payment channels will equally be available to our customers during the period. They include: Energy Pay (by logging on to our website: www.enugudisco.com), Point of Sale (POS), Quick-Teller, E-transact channels, Collection Agents, and other online platforms. Adequate arrangements have been made for our technical/maintenance teams to be on ground across our coverage areas, to attend to faults that may occur. For complaints, simply dial our 24/7 Call Center on: 084 700 100, and speak with an agent. You can also send SMS or WhatsApp to us via: 08150826060 or 08150826061.   While wishing our esteemed customers a wonderful Sallah holiday, we assure them of our commitment to delivering  improved services. Signed: *EMEKA EZEH* *Head, Corporat...

As the new service chiefs chart a new course on counter-terrorism in the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality in Nigeria, hope appears to have risen for businesses in the Northern part of the country. The service chiefs and acting Inspector General  of Police (IGP) took over from their predecessors at the weekend, with a vow to take decisive counter measures against terror groups and oil thieves across the country. They are Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj Gen Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen Abiodun Lagbaja; Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshall H.B Abubakar; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla, and Acting IGP Kayode Egbetokun. The once boisterous businesses in most parts of the North had hitherto been crippled by insurgency, banditry and kidnapping, with series of gory attacks on communities culminating in increased social risks, discouraged investment and triggered economic crisis. Besides, the security chal...

As part of efforts to achieve internal security across the country, the acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, will today be meeting with Mobile Police Squadron at the force headquarters, Abuja. Egbetokun, who reassured all citizens of Nigeria that the general security of lives and property in Nigeria will be improved in all ramifications, had pledged to return the Mobile Police Force to its past glory. Force PRO, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement that today’s meeting is “in furtherance of his (IGP) vision and painstaking drive to achieve his goals.” He said the  acting IGP will be meeting with commanders of the 79 Police Mobile Force Squadrons at the force headquarters to educate them on new operational strategies for improved training, deployments and enhanced tactical engagements for better public safety and general security for all and sundry. Egbetokun also reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, under his watch, to attain its prim...

  ...... Commends Senator Ubah for his proactive measures to safeguard Anambra South Senatorial District The former police service commission boss, Chief Simon Okeke has called on south east governor's to form a synergy towards tackling the rising rate of insecurity in the zone, as that is the only way to fish out the culprits and clear criminals and criminal elements from the south east. The former PSC boss made this known in an interview with select journalists at his country home, Akatar Lodge in Amichi, Nnewi South LGA of Anambra state. He opined that, its indeed a matter of necessity, that they should come together to fight  security issues in the zone " this should not be a battle for one state government to fight, it should be a corporative work, the south east governor's should come together and work in synergy to fortify the zone and clean up the south east from criminal elements".  He stressed that there is a lot to be done security wise, in combating crime ...