Security personnel from the Anambra State security outfit, Agunechemba, have apprehended and detained Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, over alleged involvement in promoting money rituals. The well-known native doctor, famous for his lavish lifestyle on social media, had gained widespread attention for endorsing Oke Ite, a supposed ritual said to bring immense wealth. His arrest was officially announced on the Anambra State government’s X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, stating that he denied involvement in Oke Ite and was being held for further investigation. Sources revealed that security operatives picked him up at his residence in Oba,…
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Gunmen dressed in black, reportedly numbering seven, have abducted Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, the President of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), in Imo State. Chilos Godsent, President of the Igbo National Council (INC), confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He stated that Igboayaka was taken on Saturday evening, February 8, 2025, from Works Layout in Owerri. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers arrived in a Sienna and a Lexus SUV, seizing Igboayaka around 7 p.m. before speeding off to an undisclosed location. His family has since been in distress over his disappearance. Godsent has called on the…
The embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has alleged that some party leaders are determined to push him out of office due to his insistence on due process, adherence to the rule of law, and his long-standing ties with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike. Speaking with Sunday Vanguard, Anyanwu claimed that certain political figures from the South-East see him as an obstacle to their ambitions, particularly in their quest to control the party’s structure. “I was duly nominated and elected as the National Secretary of this great party…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a three-day period of hazy weather conditions across various parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday. According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, moderate dust haze is expected on Sunday across the northern and North-Central regions, with horizontal visibility ranging between 2km and 5km. However, localized visibility of 1km or less is anticipated in parts of Yobe, Kano, Katsina, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Jigawa, and Niger states. In the North-Central region, areas such as Kogi, Kwara, and Benue will experience hazy conditions with scattered clouds. Meanwhile, the southern region will…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has urged the people of Anambra and the South-East to align with the ruling party to unlock greater political and economic opportunities. Speaking at the inauguration of the APC state secretariat in Awka, Ganduje emphasized the party’s commitment to integrating Anambra into the national political landscape ahead of the November governorship election. Describing the Igbo as one of the most nationalistic groups in Nigeria, he stressed that their full potential could only be realized through active participation in the APC. “We must be focused, have a plan, and…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has officially ratified the expulsion of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Buba Galadima, and members of the Kwankwassiya faction during its national convention. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the newly elected National Chairman, Dr. Agbo Major, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to implementing a court ruling that mandates the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize the Board of Trustees (BoT) led by Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam. During the convention, the party endorsed all congresses held at various levels—ward, local government, state, and zonal—while rejecting a proposed new party logo, opting instead to retain the original design.…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading sociocultural organization representing the Igbo people, has strongly opposed the House of Representatives’ proposal to create 31 new states, dismissing it as unrealistic and lacking merit. The group criticized the initiative, arguing that it does not meet the fundamental criteria for sustainable state creation. Applauding the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, for rejecting the proposal, Ohanaeze described it as an ill-conceived and premature move that undermines the credibility of the legislative process. According to the organization, discussions on state creation should focus on addressing the historical marginalization of the Southern region, which has long suffered…
The ongoing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified as key stakeholders challenge the legitimacy of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), declaring its recent decisions “null and void.” The controversy stems from disagreements over the BoT’s tenure, with some party members arguing that the board’s mandate has expired, while others insist it still has the authority to provide leadership during this turbulent period. Reports indicate that 85 out of 127 BoT members have been absent from recent meetings, raising concerns about the board’s ability to form a quorum and make valid decisions. Critics, particularly those opposed…
A violent clash broke out between soldiers and secondary school students in Abako town, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State following a dispute over a female student’s earrings. During the altercation, students set fire to an Army checkpoint after soldiers allegedly opened fire, injuring some of them. According to Peter Anabde, a teacher at the school, the conflict began when a soldier, who was in a romantic relationship with a student named Veronica, gifted her a pair of earrings. Trouble started when Veronica wore the earrings to school, violating the dress code. The head girl seized them as part…
A Board of Trustees (BoT) member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has called for calm among party leaders and members amid the ongoing leadership crisis. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, George expressed concern that if the internal conflict persists, the PDP could become a rudderless ship. He urged party elders to act responsibly and ensure fairness in resolving the crisis. “I appeal to everyone as an elder, one of those elected at the very first elective convention of the party in December 1999. This is not the time to use the party’s structure to undermine people,”…