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Fani-Kayode Lashes Out at Sheikh Gumi Over ‘Empty Coffins’ Remark

Fani-Kayode Lashes Out at Sheikh Gumi Over ‘Empty Coffins’ Remark

Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned remarks made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, who suggested Christians in Nigeria's middle belt stage killings to fabricate claims of genocide. Gumi's comments, made amid ongoing violence and insecurity in the region, have sparked widespread outrage. Fani-Kayode described the statement as "insensitive and misleading", saying it's a "monstrous mendacity" to claim Christians aren't being targeted and killed. In a statement shared on social media, Fani-Kayode emphasized Christians face sustained attacks from Islamist terrorist groups, leading to significant loss of life. He noted extremist violence affects multiple groups, but Christians are disproportionately…
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Nnamdi Kanu: Abia Man O’ War Calls For Calm Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

Nnamdi Kanu: Abia Man O’ War Calls For Calm Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

As the day draws nearer to the November 20 judgement on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, tensions and uncertainty have begun to rise, particularly among young people across the southeast region. The atmosphere of apprehension is palpable, with many anxiously watching to see how the court’s decision will shape the political and social landscape. Against this backdrop, Man O’ War, an agency operating under the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre and dedicated to leadership development, citizenship training, and community order, has appealed for calm. The organisation has expressed deep concern over the heightened anxiety and has urged youths across the Southeast to…
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Abia Breaks New Ground As First-Ever CNG Mother Station Is to Take Off at AIIP

Abia Breaks New Ground As First-Ever CNG Mother Station Is to Take Off at AIIP

Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu, development advocate and co-founder of the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP), has expressed profound joy over the latest breakthrough in Abia State’s quest for sustainable industrial transformation. He described the newly approved Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station as “a decisive step toward repositioning Abia as an energy-secure, industrially competitive state.” Abia State has recorded a landmark achievement as the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has formally granted the License to Construct (LTC) for the Lijie Gas Nigeria Limited CNG Mother Station, to be sited inside the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP), Ukwa West.…
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Nigeria’s Security Challenges; Looming Crisis: Sir Chikwe Udensi Proffers Solution.

Nigeria’s Security Challenges; Looming Crisis: Sir Chikwe Udensi Proffers Solution.

Sir Chikwe Udensi, a renowned security consultant, has raised the alarm about Nigeria's escalating security challenges, warning that the country’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the United States is a wake-up call for the government to take immediate action. Speaking on African Independent Television (AIT), Udensi emphasised that the CPC designation is not just a label, but a precursor to potential economic sanctions, reduced loans, and aid, which could cripple the nation's economy. He clarified that this does not necessarily mean the U.S. will intervene militarily in Nigeria; rather, it is a call for the government…
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2025 International Day of the Blind: Throwback to Onyeizu’s Vision That Restored Sight to 67 Blind Patients in Bayelsa

2025 International Day of the Blind: Throwback to Onyeizu’s Vision That Restored Sight to 67 Blind Patients in Bayelsa

As the world marks the 2025 International Day of the Blind, one inspiring story from over two decades ago still shines brightly, and remains a timeless reminder that one person’s vision and compassion can illuminate many lives. In 2003, while serving as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Kaiama, Bayelsa State, Onyeizu accomplished what many thought impossible. Through sheer determination and an unshakable sense of purpose, he attracted a team of eye-care specialists from the United Kingdom to Nigeria. Their mission: to bring light back into the lives of those living in darkness. By the end of that…
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