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Nnamdi Kanu: “Do Not Resort To Violence” — Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa Urges Igbo Youths, Appeals To President Tinubu For Presidential Pardon

Nnamdi Kanu: “Do Not Resort To Violence” — Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa Urges Igbo Youths, Appeals To President Tinubu For Presidential Pardon

The National Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, has appealed to Igbo youths across the South-East to remain calm and refrain from violence following the life sentence passed on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by Justice James Omotosho. In a statement issued on Thursday evening, Bishop Nwankpa noted that while the development has generated widespread anger, any resort to violent protest would only worsen the already-fragile security and economic situation in the region. He described violence as "a path that has yielded nothing but bloodshed, economic losses and fear in the past," stressing that the…
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Nigerian Wrestling Legend, Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia & UAAP Chairman, Ambassador Osita Offor, Greets Jonathan at 68, Says Ex-President an Exemplary Democrat

Nigerian Wrestling Legend, Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia & UAAP Chairman, Ambassador Osita Offor, Greets Jonathan at 68, Says Ex-President an Exemplary Democrat

The United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) has joined prominent voices across Nigeria and Africa in celebrating former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, on the occasion of his 68th birthday. In a goodwill message issued on Wednesday, the Chairman of UAAP and celebrated Nigerian wrestling icon, Ambassador Osita Offor, hailed Jonathan as “a continental statesman whose humility, democratic credentials, and peace mission work have enriched Africa’s political landscape.” Ambassador Offor, widely known as “The Ultimate Commander” and honoured with the revered chieftaincy title Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia is one of Nigeria’s most decorated wrestlers. He transitioned from a successful global sporting…
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Business Mogul Jack-Rich Extols Ex-President Jonathan At 68, Describes Him As Global Statesman

Business Mogul Jack-Rich Extols Ex-President Jonathan At 68, Describes Him As Global Statesman

Business mogul and philanthropist, Tein T.S. Jack-Rich (CON), has felicitated with former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as a rare statesman whose life embodies peace, humility, and democratic values. In a statement personally signed by him on Wednesday, Jack-Rich praised Jonathan for his “unwavering commitment to the peace and democratic stability of Nigeria,” noting that his contributions continue to inspire millions across the country and the African continent. He said the former president’s “exemplary leadership, deep patriotism, and continuous devotion to peacebuilding across Africa” remain a reference point in national…
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US congressman meets Nigerian officials in Washington, says Trump doesn’t make idle threats

US congressman meets Nigerian officials in Washington, says Trump doesn’t make idle threats

Riley Moore, a member of the US house of representatives, met with a delegation of 10 senior members of the Nigerian government in Washington, DC, on November 19. Moore has been one of the US politicians insistent on claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria. On November 7, Moore introduced a resolution in the house “condemning the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and supporting President Donald J. Trump’s announcement to officially designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern”. Among the 10-member delegation to see Moore on Wednesday were Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA) and leader of the team;…
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President Trump Bows To Pressure, Signs Bill Approving Release Of Epstein Files

President Trump Bows To Pressure, Signs Bill Approving Release Of Epstein Files

President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those efforts. Now, the bill requires the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, as well as any information about the investigation into his death in a federal prison in 2019, within 30 days. It was a remarkable turn of events for what was once a farfetched effort to force the disclosure of case files from an odd congressional coalition of Democrats, one GOP antagonist of…
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