A yet to be identified individual has just been shot dead at Eke Oko, in Aguata local government area of Anambra State.
An eye witness account disclosed that the victim, wearing a police-like vest, crested "Say No to Crime" riding on his motorcycle, was intercepted and shot dead by unknown gunmen.
Rev Fr. Obimma Emmanuel (Ebube Muonso) is the Spiritual Director of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, and the Rector, Blessed Iwene Tansi Pilgrimage Center, Umudioika, both in Anambra State. In this interview, he speaks about the 2023 presidential election, and the need to pacify the Southeast region. Excerpts
Gunmen who killed and abducted train passengers in Kaduna state have allegedly released one of the hostages, a heavily pregnant woman.
KEN UGBECHIE
It’s 2022, deep into the 21st Century, Nigeria has no regular electricity. Healthcare, education, primary sector, are all decrepit. Nigeria simply needs a leader. And Nigerians think Peter Obi is that leader. They think the former governor of Anambra State has the Oriental mojo, the Victorian genteel mien and the American entrepreneurial spunk to conjure a mix of positive leadership for the nation. For this, Obi is trending on social media. In worship centres, marketplaces, in the streets, even in pubs, Obi pops up with pleasant plumes.
Further to his consultations towards the 2023 presidential election, the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has canvassed a new Nigeria where production, rather than sharing formula, would be the new song, insisting that there was, after all, nothing to share again in Nigeria. Obi made this call Friday while speaking to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders at Calabar and Ilorin.
The women leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the country, have praised former Governor Peter Obi, who, they said, stood out by his impeccable character, excellent leadership qualities and gender friendly approach to governance.
...Rescue Victim
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Anambra state Command in collaboration with Nigeria Immigration Service Anambra State Command last Tuesday arrested a suspected male human trafficker and rescued the female victim.
...Want Improved Remuneration, Working Condition
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The members of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Anambra State Council, have called on the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo to intervene in their matter and offer them a better welfare package, saying that poor remuneration and lack of manpower had dealt a serious blow to the organization.
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The All Progressives Congress has received N100m for the presidential form of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, The PUNCH has learnt.
Our correspondent gathered that a serving governor credited APC Collection Account domiciled with Heritage Bank, with N100m.
The Government of the United Kingdom has denied adding Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to terrorist groups.
A statement by the British High Commission in Nigeria signed by the Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer, Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, and made available to Vanguard last night said it was aware of inaccurate reporting circulating in the media and online that the UK Government had added the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to the UK’s list of terrorist groups or organisations banned under UK law.
