Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has expressed deep concern over reports that armed jihadist militants descended on villages in Adamawa State in a brutal nocturnal assault that left no fewer than twenty-seven Christians dead.In a statement titled “Weekend Musing: ‘Convert to Islam, Pay…
I’mThe First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has advocated increased empowerment for women in society, emphasizing that empowering women strengthens families, communities, and the nation at large.According to her, when women are empowered, society becomes stronger and the country is placed in safer and more responsible hands.Mrs. Soludo stated that women are…
The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr. Somtochukwu Udeze, has assured advocates pushing for the Special Seats Bill that the state legislature would support the proposal when it comes before it for consideration. Udeze gave the assurance during an advocacy visit by the Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC) under its Project…
The Media Alliance for Good Governance and Development (MAGGD) has warned the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, against what it described as falsehood and inciting statements in Abia State.MAGGD, in a statement issued by its Executive Secretary, Nathaniel Onuoha, on Friday, said it had taken note of a recent provocative…
From Nabob Ogbonna, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State police command has confirmed that the abducted father of a former Deputy Governor of the state , Kelechi Igwe, has been killed by his abductors.The deceased, Francis Igwe, was the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.The monarch was abducted on Sunday while…
