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Apr

01

2025

Fact-Check: No 18-Seater Bus Carrying Igbo Passengers Was Burnt In Kano Over Edo Killing

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A viral social media post alleging that an 18-seater bus conveying passengers was ambushed and burned in Kano, Nigeria, is false. A fact-check reveals the images used are from an unrelated accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. File: This image, taken from a road accident in southwestern Nigeria, has been falsely used to spread rumours of ethnic violence in the North West. Photo: Linda Ikeji’s Blog Full Story Summary A widely shared post on social media claims that an 18-seater bus carrying passengers from the South-east was ambushed and set ablaze in Kano, northwestern Nigeria, by a violent mob, leaving no survivors. According to the…

Mar

30

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Airport Project and the Alex Otti’s Strategy of Holistic Fairness

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Governor Alex Otti has left no one in doubt that even in his passionate quest to develop every part of Abia State, the principles of equity, fairness and justice for all must be applied as the most potent driving force in the actualisation of his laudable vision for the people of Abia State. A few months ago there was an unprecedented uproar over the government's decision to site the proposed Abia Airport at Nsulu Community in Isialangwa North LGA of the state. The concerns raised stemmed from unverified but instigated rumour that the government was going to grab the land…

Mar

30

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Do Not Link Igbo With Uromi Edo Mob Killing; Uromi People Are Esan Tribe, Not Igbo — Ohanaeze Clarifies

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsOhanaeze Ndigbo

PRESS RELEASE In the spirit of Eid el-Fitr and in heartfelt unity with all Muslim faithful, the Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, finds it imperative to address a pressing issue that has arisen in the wake of the tragic mob killings of Northern travellers in Uromi, Edo State. We must call upon the Northern Governors, esteemed Religious Leaders—including the Sultan of Sokoto, respected Northern Emirs, and the Shehu of Borno—as well as significant Cultural Organizations such as the Arewa Consultative Forum, Northern Elders Forum, and Arewa Youths. We urge these leaders to take decisive action in educating and informing…

Mar

26

2025

By Kalu Odinakachi

Dr. Emeka Kalu Commiserates with Ohafia People Over Recent Accident That Took Lives.

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Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, President of ECK Foundation, has expressed his deepest condolences to the people of Ohafia, particularly the families of the victims of the tragic road accident that occurred in Amaekpu Ohafia, Abia State. The accident, which was caused by brake failure of a heavy-duty truck, claimed the lives of a commercial motorcycle operator and a school pupil. "I am deeply saddened by this heartbreaking accident that cut short two precious lives," Chief Kalu said. "My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this tragedy. I urge all road users, especially heavy-duty truck drivers, to be…

Mar

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Commiserates With Victims of Amaekpu Ohafia Accident

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The Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of a commercial motorcycle operator and a school pupil in Amaekpu Ohafia, Abia State. The accident, which occurred along Arochukwu Road near Strums Filling Station, was reportedly caused by brake failure of a heavy-duty truck belonging to a construction company operating in the area. According to eyewitnesses, the motorcycle was carrying two schoolchildren when the truck lost control and ran over the bike. One of the children narrowly escaped, while the rider and the other pupil tragically…