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It is a good thing to be proud of one’s country, and I am – most of the time. But it would be impossible to scan the centuries of Britain’s history without coming across a few incidents that evoke not pride but shame. Among those I would list are the creation by British officialdom in South Africa of the concentration camp, to persecute the families of Boers. Add to that the Amritsar massacre of 1919 and the Hola camps set up and run during the struggle against Mau Mau. But there is one truly disgusting policy practised by our officialdom…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Wife of the president, Senator Remi Tinubu, has launched the distribution of professional kits to 10,000 midwives and nurses across the five states of South-East geo-political zone of Nigeria. The states are Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo. She explained that the initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of the president Bola Tinubu Federal Government (FG) aimed at reducing infant and maternal mortality and morbidity across the country. Speaking today in Enugu before distributing the kits, at the International Conference Centre(ICC), Enugu, Sen. Tinubu hinted that the number now totalled 60,000 kits (scrubs…

Messages of solidarity continued to pour in for the Muslim faithful across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid al-Adha. Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) chapel, in its message, warmly greeted Muslim journalists and the wider Muslim Ummah on the occasion. In a statement by chapel Chairperson, Comrade Ngozi Uomba, the body described the festival as "a season of deep spiritual reflection, sacrifice, and gratitude." The statement added: "On this auspicious occasion, we celebrate the enduring values of faith, devotion, and obedience exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS). "May Allah accept your sacrifices and bless you with joy,…

Justices A.N. Erhabor and W. I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Courts sitting in Benin City, between May 29 and  June 4,  2025 convicted and sentenced 34 internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts are; Ogbeide Osayande Bright, George Micheal, Asazobro Kindness, Asamonye Davis Chibudion, Efosa Imasuen, Fortune Innocent, Owah Eloho, Osifo Bright, Oselunosen Ojeh Oziegbe,, Igbinogie Esemude Eloghosa, Abijade Jeffery, Godwin Osayowanbor, Okon Bassey Benjamin, Owie Success Etinosa, Emmanuel Chinedu Ariwa, Ogbonna Precious, Agboniroho Promise, Ogbonna Michael, Sunday Onyekachi, Igbinogie Esenuede Amos, Favour Abdul, Efe Louis Ediyeri. Others are: Benson Odion Kelly, Benson Ovbokhan Kelly, Oliver Collins Chijoke,…

In the spirit of the Sallah festivities, the FCT Emergency Management Department has provided three kilograms of meat each to 150 displaced vulnerable persons in the FCT. The gesture is in collaboration with a non-governmental organization, NEAR Foundation. The beneficiaries were selected from Waru and Yimuthu Camps in the FCT, according to a statement signed by spokesperson of the department, Nkechi Isa. Speaking at the event, the Head ,Relief and Rehabilitation of the department, Hajia Fatima Ibrahim said the distribution was to enable the displaced vulnerable celebrate Eid. She thanked NEAR Foundation for their commitment to reaching out to the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The planned visit of the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, to Enugu State on Monday, June 9, has set the state aglow as major streets in Enugu, the state capital, wear a new look. Most streets are adorned with her pictures and colourful lamp post banners announcing the august event. Also, goodwill messages by the state's First Lady, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah; wives of Chairmen of Local Government Councils, various women organisations, youth associations, community-based groups, among others, are being blared on various radio stations. The First Lady is scheduled to arrive Enugu for a two-day working…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of music icon, 'Gentleman' Mike Ejeagha, saying the legend had created a void that would be too difficult to fill. Mbah described Ejeagha as an unassuming and easygoing personality, whose fanbase spread across international boundaries. Recall that the news of the passing on of the 'Gwo gwo gwo ngwo' crooner at 95 filtered into the public space Friday evening. Reacting to the sad development, the Governor, who had celebrated the folklorist during his lifetime by reconstructing the popular Obinagu Road and the adjoining…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi The bloodfest in Benue State and State Governor Hyacinth Alia's comment that faceless Abuja-based politicians of Benue stock were behind it, have pitched the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state against the governor. In a matter-of-fact manner, PDP demanded that Alia should, in the public interest, name the particular politicians rather than allegedly engage in opaque accusations, if he was serious about finding solutions to the roiling insecurity in the North-Central Nigeria state. But Government House, Makurdi, the seat of power in the State, hit back, saying the governor was not blowing hot air,…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Ahead of the 2027 general elections and as part of measures aimed at maintaining his political structure in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria, immediate past Chairman of opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has unveiled a new political platform named The Progressives Group. Our correspondent who covered the official public launch of the body in Nsukka yesterday, reports that its membership is drawn from different registered political parties such as APC, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party (LP) and others. Speaking with…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Worried by the spate of killings, destruction and displacement of thousands of residents of Benue State by killer herdsmen, the State's chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has organised a prayer summit for Christians in the North-Central Nigerian state. Speaking on Friday, June 6, during the prayer summit, CAN Vice Chairman in the State, Rev. Jonathan Terwase Ugbede lamented that a lot of people have been killed by the herders even as attacks on Benue people continued unabated. Communities in Logo, Kwande, Ukum, Agatu, Apa, Gwer West and Guma Local Government Areas (LGAs), among others,…