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Feb
23
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gunmen Storm Church, Shoot Pastor, Abduct Worshippers In Delta

Gunmen Storm Church, Shoot Pastor, Abduct Worshippers In Delta

Crime, News Flash, Security, South South
Gunmen Storm Church, Shoot Pastor, Abduct Worshippers In Delta Unidentified gunmen invaded a church in Asagba Ogwashi, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, over the weekend, shooting the pastor and abducting six worshippers. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident on Sunday, stating that it was reported on Saturday evening. “A rescue team is currently in the bush on their trail,” Edafe said. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed Elyon Paradise Ministry Church, Asagba Ogwashi, during a night vigil. They rounded up six members of the congregation and whisked them away to…
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Feb
23
2025
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Fake Drugs: Soludo Counters Obi, Backs ‘Total Closure’ Of Onitsha Head Bridge Market

Fake Drugs: Soludo Counters Obi, Backs ‘Total Closure’ Of Onitsha Head Bridge Market

Business, Economy, News Flash, Politics
Fake Drugs: Soludo Counters Obi, Backs ‘Total Closure’ Of Onitsha Head Bridge Market Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has countered Peter Obi’s stance on the closure of the plumbing materials markets by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). As part of its fight against the proliferation of counterfeit drugs in Nigeria, NAFDAC recently shut down the entire Head Bridge Market in Onitsha following the discovery of fake drugs at the Ogbo Ogwu section of the market. The agency uncovered fake drugs at various shops in the market and also seized 10 trucks of substandard,…
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Feb
23
2025
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The IGBO Coup: Truth, Justice, And The Rejection Of Tribalized Narratives – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The IGBO Coup: Truth, Justice, And The Rejection Of Tribalized Narratives – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, South East
The Igbo Coup: Truth, Justice, and the Rejection of Tribalized Narratives To defend the Igbo people is to confront a history deliberately distorted by prejudice, political expediency, and the toxic legacy of colonialism. Every historical account is written with preconceived biases, but the Igbo story in Nigeria has been uniquely mangled by tribalized falsehoods designed to legitimize their oppression. Justice delayed is justice denied—and for the Igbos, this delay has spanned generations, perpetuating cycles of marginalization and erasure. The 1966 Coup: A Multi-Ethinic Act, Not an "Igbo Plot"*The lie that the 1966 coup was an “Igbo coup” is a cornerstone…
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Feb
23
2025
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FGN Has Spent $8 Billion To Support The Naira – Rewane

FGN Has Spent $8 Billion To Support The Naira – Rewane

Economy, FGN, News Flash
FG Has Spent $8 Billion To Support The Naira – Rewane The Federal Government has spent approximately $8 billion in an attempt to stabilize the naira amid ongoing economic pressures. This was made known by the CEO of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane on Friday. Speaking on Channels Television’s News at 10 on Friday, Rewane highlighted the substantial interventions made to manage exchange rate volatility and inflation concerns. He was speaking against the backdrop of the recent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) which retained MPR at 27.50% on Thursday. According to him, the…
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Feb
23
2025
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Governor El-Rufai Fuel Defection Rumours, Meets PDP Executives

Governor El-Rufai Fuel Defection Rumours, Meets PDP Executives

Gossips, Personality, Politics
Governor El-Rufai Fuel Defection Rumours, Meets PDP Executives Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has fueled speculation about a possible defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) after meeting key executives of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna on Saturday. The meeting has intensified rumours of El-Rufai’s potential defection especially as tensions between the politician and stakeholders in the ruling party continue. The meeting with PDP state executives comes just a day after El-Rufai was seen alongside the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The two politicians attended a condolence visit to the family of the late Pan-Niger Delta…
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Feb
23
2025
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Police Warn Nigerians: Spreading Falsehood ONLINE Is A Criminal Offense, Deny Witch-hunting Critics

Police Warn Nigerians: Spreading Falsehood ONLINE Is A Criminal Offense, Deny Witch-hunting Critics

News Flash, Police Force
Spreading Falsehoods Online Is A Criminal Offence – Police Warn Nigerians, Deny Witch-hunting Critics The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading falsehoods, disinformation, mal-information, or distorting facts online, noting that they are criminal offense. In a video statement shared on the Nigerian Police Force’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Adejobi emphasised the importance of fact-checking before sharing information, urging bloggers, journalists, and content creators to verify their facts before publishing. He said in part, “Spreading falsehoods, disinformation, mal-information, distortion or facts or the likes online is a criminal offence. “Whether it is online or…
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Feb
23
2025
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PDP Sweeps Osun Poll, Wins All 30 LGAs

PDP Sweeps Osun Poll, Wins All 30 LGAs

News Flash, Politics, South West
PDP Sweeps Osun Poll, Wins All 30 LGs The Peoples Democratic Party has won all the chairmanship and councillorship seats in all the 30 local government areas of Osun State. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Hashim Abioye, made this known at a press conference on Saturday in Osogbo, the state capital. Abioye also said the PDP also cleared the 332 councillorship seats in the poll. The OSSIEC chairman, who said Certified True Copies of the result of the elections would be made available to whoever is interested in having them, congratulated the candidates on their victory…
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Feb
23
2025
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NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Drugs Hidden In Plumbing Materials Shops In Onitsha Market

NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Drugs Hidden In Plumbing Materials Shops In Onitsha Market

Crime, News Flash
NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Drugs Hidden In Plumbing Materials Shops In Onitsha Market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has uncovered prohibited drugs hidden inside plumbing materials shops at the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market in Anambra state. The market was recently shut down by regulatory and security agencies due to alleged trading in illegal drugs. In a statement on X, the agency said its officials seized two trailer loads of unregistered narcotics, banned tramadol, and counterfeit drugs concealed within these shops. NAFDAC said traders in the market have accused the agency of targeting non-drug…
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Feb
22
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates 40th Birthday With Inmates Of Medium Security Custodial Centre, Arochukwu

Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates 40th Birthday With Inmates Of Medium Security Custodial Centre, Arochukwu

Abia State, Birthday, Humanitarian, News Flash, Philanthropy
IKENNA UKWA CELEBRATES 40TH BIRTHDAY WITH INMATES OF MEDIUM SECURITY CUSTODIAL CENTRE, AROCHUKWU Still on his usual way of extending love to all and sundry and in commemoration of his 40th birthday celebration today Saturday 22nd February 2025, the Senior Legislative Aide to The Senate President - Nigeria , Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa stormed the Nigerian Correctional Service, Medium Security Custodial Centre, Arochukwu to celebrate with inmates with food, drinks and toiletries, targeting more than 100 inmates. Mr Nobert Okechukwu Ajike who led the team on behalf of the celebrant was received by the General Supervisor of the Facility, ACC…
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