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Nov

10

2025

Fulani Terrorism Cannot Be Equated With IPOB Self-Determination: Nigeria Must Stop Rewarding Violence

Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, Social IssuesBiafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu

By Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo, Human Rights Lawyer & Public Interest Advocate Date: 9th November 2025 I strongly condemn the recent attempt by Sheikh Ahmad Gumi and certain northern elites to draw a moral equivalence between the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Fulani terrorists. This comparison is reckless, misleading, and an insult to the victims of terrorism. Let the facts be clear: IPOB is demanding a separate state through agitation and self-determination. Fulani terrorists, on the other hand, are engaged in revenge killings, kidnappings, land occupation, and violent domination. These are not the same and must never be treated…

Nov

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Mbah: Redefining Governance and Setting a New Benchmark in Enugu State.

Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Enugu State, Nwaokobia Jnr, Peter Mba, Politics

In less than three years in office, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most visionary and results-oriented State leaders. Through a blend of innovation, technology, fiscal discipline, and bold reforms, Mbah is steadily transforming Enugu State from a once “civil service economy” into a thriving hub of productivity, smart economy driven by technology, and inclusive growth. His leadership style which is rooted in measurable goals, performance-driven governance, and technological disruption of the status quo has redefined what it means to govern in the 21st century. A Governor with a Vision and a Plan From the onset,…

Nov

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia LG Legislative Council Condemns Member’s Mob Attack, Vows Full Cooperation with Authorities

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics

We, the members of the 6th Assembly of the Ohafia LG Legislative Council, are appalled and dismayed by the reprehensible actions of one of our members, *Hon. Dan Urum*, who allegedly orchestrated a mob attack on an individual. This heinous act is a gross betrayal of everything this assembly stands for, and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms. As honorable members, we assure the public that we do not, under any circumstances, condone or tolerate such barbaric behavior. We are an institution that prides itself on promoting peace, justice, and respect for the rule of law. The actions…

Nov

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mazi Chibuike Jonas Sounds Alarm: Abia LGA Chairmen Must Deliver or Face Scrutiny

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsChibuike Jonas, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Mazi Chibuike Jonas, former Arochukwu Local Government chairman and 2023 gubernatorial candidate in Abia State, has issued a stern warning to local government chairmen across the 17 local governments in Abia State to step up and deliver on their development promises or face the consequences of political relegation. With the autonomy granted to local governments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mazi Jonas emphasised that chairmen have no excuse for non-performance, given the significant funds at their disposal. "The Financial Crimes Watchdog is keenly watching, and they must give an account of every billion naira they're signing out," he cautioned. Mazi…

Nov

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Chieftain Slams Rumors of Otti’s Defection, Calls it a ‘Hijack’ Attempt

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, chidiebere okoh, Opinion, Politics

Abuja, Nigeria - A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia state, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has dismissed rumors that Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, is planning to defect to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Okoh, who is also the National President of Market Youths Congress of Nigeria (MYCON), described the rumors as a "pure case of Monkey dey Work, Barboon dey chop," implying that Otti is trying to reap where he did not sow. Okoh, a vocal politician, expressed his opposition to Otti's alleged plan, stating that the APC already has its own problems and…