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Okigwe, Imo State — Tragedy struck on Sunday as two police officers assigned to the Majority Leader of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Kingsley Ikoro, were killed by unidentified gunmen in Okigwe, Imo State. According to eyewitnesses, the attack happened when the lawmaker’s convoy ran into mechanical trouble during a journey through the area. One of the vehicles reportedly broke down, forcing the policemen to remain behind while the rest of the entourage moved on. The assailants seized the opportunity to strike, ambushing and killing the stranded officers. The Okigwe axis has long been known as one of…

Billionaire Business Mogul ,Zenco has revealed why he allowed direct transfers from few friends during Mother’s funeral in Ukpor early this year. The business mogul’s mother died in 2024, and her burial ceremony in Ukpor, Anambra State, in January,2025 quickly became one of the most talked-about events in the country. Zenco spared no expense in honouring his mother, reportedly spending over one billion naira on her custom-made casket. The ceremony featured luxury tents, cultural performances, fleets of exotic cars, and a long list of celebrities and high-profile figures. In a recent video, Zenco claimed that only a few persons were…

By Babafemi Ojudu A troubling trend is unfolding in Lagos State. In the aftermath of the recent local government elections, some newly elected officials have embarked on a reckless spree of renaming streets—particularly those bearing Igbo names or named after prominent non-indigenes. This is not coincidental; it is a calculated political maneuver rooted in resentment, identity politics, and shortsighted leadership. The long-simmering tension between Yoruba and Igbo communities reached a boiling point during the 2023 elections. Peter Obi of the Labour Party shocked the political establishment by defeating Bola Ahmed Tinubu—Lagos’s long-reigning political figure—in the presidential poll within the state.…

The Ebonyi State Commissioner For Skill Development and Job creation, Hon. Elijah Okwu Oko-Udu could be captured as fortunate when measured by age and present disposition in the government of His Excellency Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru. Yet he has continued to carry the face of the government obligational mantra with every sense of responsibility and demure, representing both Edda and Ebonyi youths in a good light. In this interview with Eze Sampson he led us through his journey and broadened the government’s position regarding youths and empowerment as captured at the government’s Peoples’ chatter of need. Here are the excerpts Hon.…

Concerned over an alleged threat issued by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, against Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, the Igbo community in Edo and Delta States has begun mobilising support for Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. In a statement released yesterday, the Coordinator-General of the “Igbo Unity Forum,” Chief Ekene Okpara, said the group’s decision was triggered by the current state of the economy and the governor’s alleged remarks following Obi’s recent visit to Benin City. Okpara expressed disappointment over the worsening economic situation under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, saying Nigerians “are facing…

Ebonyi State Government has commenced the process for the payment of gratuities to retired local government staff from 1996 to date. To this end, Governor Francis Nwifuru has inaugurated a six-member committee headed by Mrs Catherine Ogbu to verify and pay genuine local government retirees. Other members include Mrs Mbam Joy, Dr. Cajethan Oketa, Hon. Justice Iheanachor Chima, Comrade David Elom, representing the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), while Mr. Martins Uguru is to serve as the Secretary. Governor Nwifuru charged the committee to be above board in the discharge of the assignment. “I have confidence in the calibre of…

Galatasaray vice-president, Abdullah Kavukcu has suggested why the club broke Turkish football transfer record to sign Victor Osimhen on a permanent transfer from Napoli this summer. Osimhen on Thursday became the most expensive player in the history of Turkish football. This comes after Galatasaray triggered Osimhen’s €75m release clause to sign the Nigeria international from the Serie A champions. Speaking on Galatasaray’s decision to sign Osimhen in a huge transfer deal, Kavukcu said (via habersarikirmizi): “We had a dream, we started talking with my president in January. After talking with my president, we talked to Victor. “At that time, we…

The suspended Commissioner for Special Duties and Focal Person for Ebonyi Indigenes in Diaspora, Mr. Valentine Okike-Uzor, has justified the decision by Governor Francis Nwifuru to suspend 87 Senior government officials, including some State Executive Council members. Okike-Uzor explained that the suspension, which affected Commissioners, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, and Permanent Secretaries, was a result of their habitual absence from official government functions. He dismissed reports suggesting that the suspension was due to non-attendance at a birthday party. In a statement signed by him and made available to journalists in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, Okike-Uzor described such claims as misleading…

Nigerians living in Ghana have described the “Nigerians Must Go” protest, which broke out in parts of the country on Tuesday, July 29, as an attempt to provoke a diplomatic crisis between the two African nations. They also accused Ghanaians behind the protest of what they described as long-standing discrimination, economic sabotage, and deep-seated resentment against Nigerians. Dozens of Ghanaians took to the streets in a protest tagged “Nigerians Must Go”, demanding the expulsion of Nigerians over allegations of rising crime, including prostitution, ritual killings, and economic dominance. In videos of the protest, which circulated on social media, some of…

Jason Jae, the interim and first Head of House (HoH) for BBNaija Season 10, has successfully defended his title after emerging victorious in Monday night’s challenger game. Jason Jae, appointed interim HOH on Sunday night, retained the title in a close-range game against five other housemates: Sultana, Dede, Kuture, Rooboy and Bright Morgan. The intense contest between Jason and Rooboy became more serious in the final moments, before Jason Jae took over as leader for the next seven days. In the dramatic finish, Big Brother praised Jason as the quickest housemate after clinching a win at a total time record…