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The Federal Government announced on Tuesday that it had repatriated 828 foreign nationals in 2024.
Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the disclosure during a media briefing in Abuja, stating that the repatriations were carried out by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
Although the specific offenses of the individuals were not disclosed, the deportation was part of the government's efforts to address illegal immigration.
..... As Nze Obiefule evades arrest again and risks 10 years in jail.
A Rejoinder:
By Comrade Ikenna Sam-Nwadike
It is only a good tree-bearing fruit that attract stones. We are therefore not surprised that Hrm Eze Emeka Andrew Obiefule, The Anoruo 1 Of Umuezeanoruo Eziama, has become a subject to be tossed around, left, right and Centre, on social and print media by those who woefully lost at the Court of Appeal, in the Ezeship stool tussle of Umuezeanoruo Eziama community in Nkwerre local government area of Imo State.
Ordinarily, one wouldn't have bothered to respond to the organized blackmail on the integrity and credibility of His Royal Majesty, but because we do not want the public to be deceived by the narratives in the false publication in circulation on social media and local Newspapers, we have decided to step forward with the undiluted facts, which are verifiable. However, bad losers are finding it very difficult to swallow the bitter pill of their loss at the Court of Appeal.
Years ago, precisely in 2011, during the tale end of the Governor Ikedi Godson Ohakim's administration, Umuezeanoruo Eziama community in Nkwerre local government area of Imo State was granted Autonomous status. This was followed by the tussle of who becomes the traditional ruler of the community. A Committee was set up to screen those who had indicated interest, with terms of reference given as a module for the selection of qualified person/persons. While the Imo State Government Traditional Chieftaincy Act pegged the minimum qualification at School Certificate level, the screening Committee disregarded it and came up with a minimum qualification of a university degree.
Again, because there were vested interest, the then President General of the Town Union, Mr Lawrence Nwadike, reportedly manipulated the screening Committee and directed them to disqualify, by screening out, all other persons in the race, leaving only Mr Emmanuel Ekwujuru Uzoho. This was clandestinely carried out. It should be noted that the purported university degree certificate which was presented by Emmanuel Ekwujuru Uzoho was never verified. Even at that, proper election was not conducted. Because the screening Committee was on an evil mission, the Degree certificate presented by Hrm Eze Emeka Andrew Obiefula was tagged "fake", with no cogent and verifiable reason, except to execute a hatchet job, as directed by the then President General of the Community Town Union, Mr Lawrence Nwadike and his cohorts.
Nevertheless, realizing the unpatriotic action the Committee members committed, a member of the Committee, Mr Kelvin Agoha, reportedly confessed, in the open, what transpired and how he and his other Committee members were cajoled, with mouth watering promises, to disqualify every other person, and confirming only Mr Emmanuel Ekwujuru Uzoho.
Again, before the Autonomous status came, Hrm Eze Emeka Andrew Obiefule and Mr Emmanuel Ekwujuru Uzoho were from Nduho Na Ogbo. Before Autonomy was granted, His Royal Majesty found himself in Nduho while Chief Emmanuel Ekwujuru Uzoho was Umuogbo, where his father, grandfather and great-grandfather also came from. But because of his insatiable taste and quest for the Ezeship stool, he became unstable and couldn't rightfully proclaim his actual village identity.
Therefore, not satisfied with the clandestine manner he was screened out, Hrm Eze Emeka Andrew Obiefule approached the law court, as the last hope of the common man. And after the rigorous process of seeking for justice, Hrm Eze Emeka Andrew Obiefule got the judgement of Appeal Court in his favour.
Since he lost at the Appeal Court, Mr Emmanuel Ekwujuru Uzoho has not been himself. He has continued to create tension in the community, instigating crisis of unimaginable proportion, to the extent that the Imo State Police Command (Tiger-Base) intervened.
On the allegation that Hrm Eze Emeka Andrew Obiefule intimidates people using guns, the general public should observe and note that a drowning man can allege anything just to stay afloat, hence these shameless losers have been circulating AI generated pictures and videos, purporting them to be the humble gentleman. Proper scrutiny will unveil the truth.
On the issue of Police invitations that came from Zone 9 on 01/01/2025, Hrm Eze Emeka Andrew Obiefule was asked to report on the 10th of January 2025, which he did as an Honourable man of peace, and addressed all the purported issues raised against him by Mr Emmanuel Ekwujuru Uzoho and his cohorts. Graciously, he returned home same day. Just last friday, 24th January 2025, another invitation came from the Force Headquarters of the Nigeria Police, asking him to report to their office on 30th January 2025. The Police never issued arrest warrant on the person and personality of His Royal Majesty.
Where then does "evading" arrest come from? This is indeed laughable and should be seen as the outbursts of a frustrated loser and his cohorts. Nevertheless, we will live to see the end to these orchestrated drama and sponsored publications aimed at damaging the credibility and integrity of Hrm Eze Emeka Andrew Obiefule, as his legal team are on top of the matter to formally handle these false publications.
While assuring the public that His Royal Majesty has the support of the people of Umuezeanoruo Eziama in bringing about peace, unity and progress in the community, he is presently preoccupied in galvanizing massive support for the purposeful leadership of His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma and to ensure that the 3-R Shared Prosperity Administration succeeds resoundingly. Any other thing should be seen as mere distraction.
The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmanman, has paraded 12 suspects accused of vandalizing government property in Minna and other parts of the state.
Speaking at a press briefing in Minna, Danmanman explained that the suspects were arrested on January 24 and 25, 2025, following reports of miscreants exploiting the ongoing infrastructure upgrades to steal public property.
The first group of suspects, Shamsudeen Ibrahim (19), Abba Shuaibu (24), and Faisal Aliyu (18), all from Limawa, Minna, were apprehended with tools such as streetlight cables, diggers, hammers, and cutters.
The second group included Khalid Shehu (18), Ibrahim Lawal (21), Gambo Umar (18), Mohammed Lawal (24), and Magaji Garba (31), who were found with burnt electric armored cables.
In a separate incident on January 7, 2025, four more suspects—Ibrahim Aliyu (32), Kabiru Adamu (35), Mohammed Alfa (23), and Basiru Hamidu (28)—were arrested in Masuga village for vandalizing aluminum conductors. They were caught with approximately three rolls of aluminum conductors, covering about 80 kilometers.
All suspects are currently under investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna.
Under pressure Heartland Queens will throw in everything in her for the much sought after three points against nextdoor neighbours, Abia Angels in the oriental derby slated for the hallowed chamber of the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The derby is the 2024/2025 NWFL Premiership matchday 3 game.
Prior to Wednesday's dugout, the premier leaguers experienced mixed fortunes in matchday 2 games. While the Owerri landladies succumbed 1-2 to the superior fire power of the reigning champions, Edo Queens in Owerri, the Angels from Umuahia, the quiet capital city of Abia state, were imperial in their three unanswered goals thrashing of former champions, Nasarawa Amazons right there at their backyard in Umuahia.
In the immediate past season both neighbours campaigned in the same eight-team Group A, while the Owerri mainstreams thrashed her oriental sisters home and away and went ahead to play in her maiden premium Super Six playoffs in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, the Umuahia side, nay Aba side then, practically sweated in her panties to avoid the drop on the last day match of the season.
In the buildups for the ongoing season, both topflights participated in the topmost preseasons, Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) in Benin City and Sheroes Cup in FCT, Abuja but somehow managed to avoid a potential fierce faceoff by some whiskers.
However, things look prettier for the Angels at the moment than their auspicious hosts, after two rounds of matches in the two-week old topflight, the Owerri side are haplessly without a point in her kitty while the Umuahia side are up high on the ladder with princely three points.
Apart from the mixed experiences and fortunes, there are other factors that will come into play to shape the direction the pendulum will swing on Wednesday. Last season, the helms woman at Abia Angels, Adanna Nwaneri, who is on a second missionary journey right there at the Umuahia Angels, was a deputy to the gaffer at Heartland Queens, Obi Ogbala. In the Umuahia side's rosters can be found severally capped and dressed Owerri side's players still frolicking and enjoying the lollypops.
The Owerri side gaffer, Ogbala, not known for too many words, and who plays the heart game with his selection for each match, is surely going to come up with a potent lineup that will give him victory and the very first points of the season. Of late, he has been juggling with the experienced and youthfulness, the experiment is likely to continue but this time around will certainly achieve the desired result.
Victory for the Owerri side against her oriental neighbours, Abia Angels will be a huge boost to her next week long road trip at the 2024 Sheroes Cup winners and two-season campaigners, Remo Stars Ladies in the NWFL Premiership matchday 4 game in Ikenne, Ogun state.
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Victoria Ogunremi, a Nigerian-American based in New Jersey, returned $5,700 she discovered in the restroom at her workplace. Her act of honesty has been widely praised by her employer, colleagues, and the money’s owner, who expressed immense gratitude.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, Ogunremi revealed that her decision was driven by empathy for the person who lost the money and her strong Christian values.
“I didn’t hesitate because my faith teaches me that honesty brings peace of mind. The thought of the distress this loss could cause inspired me to act,” she explained.
Ogunremi located the money’s owner before notifying her workplace management, who commended her integrity. She noted that her late father’s teachings on morality have shaped her life and emphasized the importance of instilling such values in future generations.
“Whether someone is watching or not, doing the right thing matters. A good name is priceless, and peace of mind is golden,” Ogunremi said, adding that honesty always outweighs material gain.
Her selfless act has been celebrated as a testament to integrity and compassion, offering a shining example of doing what is right even in challenging circumstances.
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) released a report on Monday alleging that the results of the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election were manipulated to favor the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo.
In the report published on its website, FIJ claimed the election was marred by several irregularities, including voter suppression, violence, and result falsification. The investigative report implicated both the APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The report highlighted issues in Etsako West Local Government Area, where the APC was declared to have secured 32,107 votes, compared to 17,483 votes for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). FIJ alleged that the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the collation results from the area was marked as a “Replacement Copy” and lacked the official INEC stamp seen on CTCs from other LGAs.
Furthermore, the report claimed that the collation process at the Auchi Council Hall was disrupted by gunfire on the morning of September 22, causing the loss of important electoral documents.
FIJ also accused APC figures of orchestrating voter suppression in opposition strongholds and pressuring INEC officials to manipulate results during the collation process. Additionally, it was alleged that many polling units failed to use the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for electronic result transmission, leading to manual collation in some areas and increasing the chances for manipulation.
PDP governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo previously described the election as "the worst election in the history of this country." While the APC and INEC have denied the allegations, Ighodalo accused both INEC and the police of actively collaborating with the ruling party to rig the election. The PDP has since filed a legal petition challenging the results, citing violations of the electoral act and widespread irregularities.