Felix Duru Mbah

*Insists On Genuinely Free, Fair Polls *Says While Military Rule Wasn't Accountable, Elected Leaders Must Draw Legitimacy From The People *Deplores Role Of Security Agencies In Elections *Picks Holes In President Appointing INEC Leadership Fresh from viral verbal sparring with the Presidency over his divulging to Nigerians of details of last week's Aso Rock acrimonious meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has again spoken on the state of the nation. Recall that speaking during a programme on Arise TV, the Archbishop had revealed that President Tinubu was not happy with the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, Owerri, operating under Operation Udo Ka and through the ongoing Operation Eastern Sanity II, have exhumed the remains of a community leader in Imo State, Chief Ibe Anyadu, of Aggah Community. The Army also explained the circumstances leading to the exhumation. In a statement by Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, which supervises the Brigade, Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, the military stated that Chief Anyadu was allegedly murdered by suspected members of what it described as "a criminal gang recently apprehended in connection with violent crimes in the region." Ayeni…

*Thank President Tinubu By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu It was a glittering array of personalities, indeed, the A-class, respected nationwide; dignitaries whose words carry weight, that gathered for the august event. They came to give the deserving son his flowers. And the flowers dropped in bouquets. It was a momentous occasion for former Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla (rtd), as his past positive deeds to the fatherland while in office were reconstructed in his presence, to much applause. The occasion was a reception in his honour organized by the Enugu state government to mark the successful completion…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Provost of College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Uchenna Ekwochi, said Governor Peter Mbah’s Smart Green School initiative is laying the foundation for a generation of globally competitive children through quality, technology-driven education. Professor Ekwochi made the remark during the Cultural Day celebration at the Enugu Smart Green School, Umueze Awkunanaw, Nkanu West Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, where he commended the state government for its bold investment in educational transformation. Describing the Smart Green School initiative as a visionary intervention, the renowned paediatrician said the facilities in…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, joined former governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi; Deputy Governor of the state, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye; former First Lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; senior public officials, political appointees and other distinguished Nigerians today at a thanksgiving mass and celebration of life, held in honour of His Royal Majesty Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, Afuntade I, the Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti. The solemn and colourful event took place at St. John's Pro Cathedral, Ilawe-Ekiti, where family members, friends, traditional rulers, dignitaries and well-wishers gathered in large number to…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu A joint security team comprising Police operatives, Forest Guards, and members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, has intensified operations and is on the trail of armed men alleged to have abducted three persons within the precincts of a church at Inoyi, Affa Community, Udi Local Government Area (LGA), Enugu State. The three were kidnapped in the early hours of today, August 2, 2026. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Enugu State Command, Daniel Ndukwe, which disclosed these, said that the operatives, while closing in on the fleeing suspects, forced them to abandon one…

*Child Rights Advocates,Others Kick Up Huge Row *Legislator Apologizes A visit to Parliament in Ghana meant to inspire young minds has taken a troubling turn after a video emerged showing a Member of Parliament (MP) telling a schoolgirl that he would marry her when she grows up—a remark that has ignited outrage across social media and renewed calls for public officials to exercise restraint in their interactions with children. South East MP for Ahafo Ano, Hon. Yakubu Mohammed, was recorded during an educational excursion by schoolchildren, where he engaged with pupils before singling out one of the girls. "You are…

*Over Claims Of Unimplemented FG Agreement By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Trouble is looming as Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru (FUAZ) branch, Kebbi State, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the university's Governing Council and management, warning that it will embark on an indefinite strike if its demands for better welfare are not met. The decision was reached during the union's congress held on 28 July, 2026, at the university auditorium, where members expressed dissatisfaction over non-implementation of the Federal Government-ASUU 2025 agreement. In a statement signed by the branch Chairman, Comrade Danbuachi Ishaq Sanchi,…