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Barth Nnaji not land grabber, says Enugu community
The Onuogba Nike Community in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State has dismissed land grabbing allegations against former Minister of Power, Prof Barth Nnaji.
They stated this at a press conference in Enugu, Tuesday, saying that the people of Ezza Nkomoro who are laying claim to the land are mere settlers in Onuogba Nike and as such do not have the right to claim any land in the community.
This is as Nnaji’s legal representative, Benjamin Nwobodo presented documents showing that his client had legally acquired the said land from the family of Late Titus Alinta who had bought the land from the Onuogba people.
Spokesman of Onuogba Nike Community and the immediate past President General of the community, Chief Uboshi Emmanuel, noted that the Ezza Nkomoro people were settlers who had migrated from Ezza in the present Ebonyi State.
He noted that the parcel of land they were claiming was never part of the land which was rented to them several years ago when they migrated to the community.
“The error I want to correct is to make emphasis that Barth Nnaji is not a land grabber. He bought his land legitimately. Our tenant is from Ezza Nkomoro in Ezzagu. They came to our place to dwell for a reason. Our people gave them a portion of land to live in.
“But they later started claiming that the entire Onuogba belongs to them. The land sold to Alinta is not the same place given to them. They are claiming that they will take over our entire land.
“The same people who gave them the land went to court in 1974 and got a favourable judgment in 2004. They went to the Court of Appeal and lost. Then they went to the Supreme Court. Even then they consulted their people in 2015, they were asked to remain within the portion they were given and abide by the tenancy agreement but they refused.
“They are the land grabbers. Anywhere they are they would like to take their land. All we are asking is that they should remain within the area where we have them.
While presenting legal documents proving the acquisition of the land, Nwobodo stated that the Ezza Nkomoro community were never owners of the land as indicated by documents presented by the people of Onuogba Nike.
He said: “As soon as the property was transferred to Prof Nnaji, he went in to exercise ownership of the land. These people now brought an application for stay of execution. That was when we came in to represent him. Though he was not a party to the suit.
“It was the original owners of the land (the sons of Alinta) that transferred the property to him. When the court saw that there was no merit in the application, the court dismissed it.
“What the Nkomoro people now did was to begin to sell the property to strangers. Not that they were building their own houses. That is a very clear act of unlawfulness. So, Prof said enough is enough, you must get out of my land.
“It is not fair when you know that this land does not belong to you, you begin to contest it. Why must you begin to sell when you know that judgment has been entered against you? The houses that were demolished did not belong to the Ezza Nkomoro people. They belonged to the strangers that Nkoromo people sold land to.”
On his part, the Vice Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Nkomoro Onuogba Nike Development Union, Agbom Nweke said that it was true that they migrated to Onuogba in 1956 from Ezza when they were brought in to help the community wage invaders.
He acknowledged that the portion of land sold to Alinta was not part of the land which they were given to settle on by the community but that he encroached on their own part of the land in the process of surveying the property.
Son of the late head of state and former Minister of Defence, Chief Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, in a letter of remembrance and solidarity written on behalf of the Aguiyi-Ironsi family to the Fajuyi family, marking the 60th anniversary of his death, said July 29, 2026, will be a solemn occasion to honour a soldier they described as “a war hero who offered himself as a sacrificial lamb for the unity and integrity of the nation.”
The family recalled that Lt Col Fajuyi, then Military Governor of the Western Region, made the ultimate sacrifice in 1966 when mutinous soldiers abducted him alongside Maj Gen Aguiyi-Ironsi in Ibadan during the military counter-coup.
They stated that Fajuyi, in a defining moment of conscience, chose honour over personal safety and refused to abandon his guest and superior, a decision the family said reflected the highest ideals of loyalty, integrity, and military brotherhood.
According to the statement, his action transformed him into a national martyr whose legacy continued to inspire unity, courage, and selfless service.
The Aguiyi-Ironsi family also expressed sympathy with the Fajuyi family, acknowledging the enduring pain of their loss, while praying for continued strength, comfort, and peace.
The statement further stated, “He did not run. He did not hide. He chose to stand. In that sacrificial decision lay the essence of his greatness.”
The family called on government institutions, military authorities, and custodians of national memory to ensure sustained recognition and support for the Fajuyi family, stressing that his sacrifice remained a national responsibility to remember and honour.
It urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from his life and death, noting that his legacy continues to challenge the nation to uphold unity, courage, honour, and selfless service.
Fajuyi was killed on July 29, 1966, during the military counter-coup in Ibadan alongside Aguiyi-Ironsi.
By Okey Maduforo Awka
The emergence of Chief Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives has been described as a vindication of the fact that the Action People’s Party (APP ) represents the collective interests of the Nigerian masses.
Recall that recently, Ugochinyere was elected as the Minority Leader of the party in a keenly contested election of the Federal House of Representatives.
According to a statement by the Chairman Anambra state chapter of the APP Chief Chijioke Okeke, Ugochinyere had been consistent in offering himself as the voice of the people and that of the voiceless.
“It did not come to us as a surprise that our great leader High Chief Ugochinyere became the Minority leader of the Federal House of Representatives because he has always been consistent and focus towards providing himself as the only vent for the masses at the Green Chambers”
“We know his pedegre as a politician as well as a leader and he has remained focus in ensuring that the voiceless are heard and this is also a vindication of our party’s unflinching desire to provide a veritable platform in a democratic process”
Okeke further stated that the fifth columnists who had attempted to deregister the party have been put to shame adding that the party shall continue to champion the interests of the Nigerian people.
“They made failed attempt at deregistering our great party but they lost sight of the fact that the APP is firmely rooted on ground and has all that it takes to drive the wishes and aspirations of the Nigerian populace and with this recent development our traducers have been put to shame and our party is on the path of further greatness “. Okeke noted .
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Six members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police .
The six persons led by Mr Chukwuebuka Ohaechesi, include Emma Okonkwo, Jude Uwa, Gentle Okoro, Uchenna Dike, and Emmanuel Nwankwo who are said to be at large.
The were said to have fled to neighboring states in the South East hence signaling the other four Police Commands in the geopolitical zone to assist in the manhunt for them
The Police accused them of executing protests against the detaintion of the leader of IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is currently serving jail terms in Sokoto Correction Center.
According to a statement issued by the Abia Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eguavon Omokaro, the individuals are suspected members of IPOB who have allegedly participated in protests at various times and locations within the state.
The statement alleged that the protests were organised in connection with the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and demands for justice through the judicial process.
The Police Command further stated that these protests have allegedly resulted in breaches of peace and disruptions to law and order in Abia State. Consequently, the Police Intelligence Department reportedly concluded that the named individuals were among the principal organisers and coordinators of the demonstrations.
The statement further alleged that; ;
“It should be noted that on every 30th day of May, these men and their cohorts convene for the so-called remembrance of Biafra, holding clandestine meetings at various locations in the name of the emancipation of the Biafran Republic and the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
According to the police, the six individuals were invited on several occasions for questioning in relation to the allegations against them.
The statement indicated that the first invitation was issued on 18 December 2025, followed by a second invitation on 7 February 2026, and a third invitation on 3 March 2026.
The police alleged that the individuals failed to honour all three invitations.
The statement further asserted:
“These individuals were invited by the police on several occasions. Firstly, on 18 December 2025, they failed to honour the invitation. Again, they were invited on 7th February 2026 and failed to appear. Finally, they were invited on 3 March 2026, and they also failed to present themselves before the police.” It stated.
As a result, the Abia State Police Command announced that all six individuals had been formally declared wanted.
The police appealed to members of the public to provide any reliable information that could lead to their arrest and prosecution, stating that informants would be suitably rewarded.
The declaration of the six individuals as wanted persons is linked to allegations of their participation in pro-Biafra activities, demonstrations concerning the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and their alleged association with IPOB, an organisation that has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and security operations by Nigerian authorities.
In a statement shared on social media, VeryDarkMan argued that Wike may not fully understand the pain and trauma experienced by parents of abducted children and affected teachers. He claimed that the minister’s children were educated abroad, away from the security challenges facing many Nigerian families.Nigerian entertainment news
The activist stated that insecurity, kidnapping, and attacks on schools remain serious national concerns and should not be dismissed or reduced to political issues. He stressed that the fears and frustrations of parents whose children face security threats deserve greater attention from public officials.
VeryDarkMan further warned that political power is temporary, urging leaders to remain accountable to the people and sensitive to the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
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