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Ebonyi School accused of cultism apologizes to Gov Umahi
Obinna Uchendu
Abakaliki
The Proprietor, management and teachers of Kingdom Model Secondary School Idembia, Ezza South LGA, Ebonyi State, have rendered unreserved apology to the State Governor, Chief David Umahi for the media attacks against the Governor following the closure of the school over an allegation that its premises were used as hideout for cultists.
In an apology letter signed by the Proprietor, Barr Friday Agbom; the Principal, Mr. Nwafor Uchenna; the Dean of Studies, Mr. Ovukwa Paul; the Vice Principal, Mr. Igwe Chinedu; and the Senior Prefect, Comrade Igwe Collins, which was made available to Everyday News, Thursday, the school noted that the media attacks on the sacred image, office and person of Governor Umahi, was done in error.
Recall that the Ebonyi State government had December last year, sealed Kingdom Model Secondary School, over allegation that its premises were being used as hideout for cultists and for cult related activities.
The school Proprietor, Barr Agbom, who is the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ezza South LGA, had in several media publications accused Governor Umahi of sealing his school because he refused to defect with him to the All progressives Congress (APC). An allegation the Governor denied.
But in the apology letter sent to the Governor, the school management noted that they had discovered that the Governor Umahi had no hand in the closure of the school.
The school management added that “it recently discovered that the closure was initiated and championed by persons who were against our progress just to enable them destroy our business knowing the weighty nature of the said allegation and charged Political tension in the state within the period.”
“We humbly wish to withdraw all defamatory publications made against our dear Governor by us or in our name (directly or indirectly) most especially the allegation that His Excellency, Chief Engr. Nweze Umahi closed down our school, Kingdom Model Secondary School, Idembia on the ground that Barr. Agbom Friday who is the school proprietor and PDP Chairman Ezza South LGA refused to join APC and inform the general public to disregard same as such were done in error.”
“We feel that it will be a sin on our side to discover such facts and fail to apologise publicly to His Excellency, our Dear Governor for such attacks. He actually doesn’t deserve it haven known the truth.
“We sincerely apologise to His Excellency for sparking off such media attack on him. We pray that he forgives our ignorance as a father. It wasn’t intentional. We are very sorry.
“We further apologise to all our leaders in the state, both PDP and APC who were equally attacked or offended during the period .
“By way of clarity, we wish to state here that the allegation/ report against us was totally false, as same was made in bad faith, with the aim of defaming our characters before the Governor and destroying our business.
“We pray His Excellency, the Governor of Ebonyi State to forgive us as his children and passionately appeal that he reopen our school so that the innocent Ebonyi children who are schooling in the school would join their counterpart in the current academic year.
“We assure Your Excellency that if our apology/ appeal is accepted, we shall continue to align ourselves with the government policies on education and security as law abiding citizens and shall intensify our efforts on the fight against cultism and other related offences, as we have always done”, the apology letter, reads in part. END
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.
DSS Detains Novelist Okey Ndibe at Lagos Airport, Awaits Clearance from Abuja
Renowned Nigerian novelist, journalist, and academic, Okey Ndibe, was reportedly detained by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) upon his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Monday morning.
Ndibe disclosed his situation in a message sent while in custody, stating: “I’ve been with the SSS now for more than an hour. They’re waiting for clearance from some oga before they let me go.”
According to sources close to the writer, his detention follows a pattern that dates back to previous administrations, including that of former President Goodluck Jonathan, during which he was frequently stopped and questioned over his critical commentaries on Nigerian governance and public affairs.
However, associates noted that Ndibe has largely stepped away from active commentary in Nigerian media over the past two years, focusing instead on writing books and his academic responsibilities at University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he teaches.
A close friend of the author and former Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C. Don Adinuba, said similar incidents had occurred several times in the past. He explained that airport DSS officials typically contacted their superiors in Abuja before eventually releasing Ndibe.
“It is a pity that this agency doesn’t update its database to enable officers on duty at the airport to know that the agency no longer regards Prof. Ndibe as a security threat to the administration,” Adinuba said.
He added that on previous occasions, the DSS had apologized to the respected author after determining that his detention was unwarranted.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the DSS regarding the circumstances surrounding Ndibe’s latest detention. The development has raised renewed concerns about the treatment of government critics and the continued use of security watchlists affecting returning Nigerians.
Hegseth made the disclosure during a press conference at the White House on Wednesday, where he said the directive was issued about a year ago after Trump became aware of attacks against Christians in Nigeria.
He explained that the operation involved behind-the-scenes coordination and deployment of military assets, adding that intelligence gathered during the mission contributed to the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as ISIS’s second-in-command, during a joint operation involving U.S. and Nigerian forces in the Lake Chad Basin.
“Maybe a year ago, he heard the call of Nigerian Christians who were being targeted and killed by ISIS in Nigeria, and he said, ‘Pete, I want the War Department to focus on ensuring that we do everything we can to protect those Christians,’” Hegseth said.
According to him, the operation yielded significant results in the fight against terrorism in the region.
“And we got the assets there, and over the last month, and there hasn’t been much coverage of this, we killed ISIS number two in Nigeria, who’s most responsible for killing Christians and trying to target the U.S. homeland,” he stated.
Hegseth added that working on the Intel gathered, they have killed hundreds of ISIS members who were targeting and killing Christians in Nigeria.
The U.S. defence chief described the operation as part of the Trump administration’s broader commitment to counterterrorism efforts and the protection of vulnerable communities.
“So there are a lot of things we do that the media pays attention to, and a lot of things that the President empowers the Department to do on behalf of the American people that he deserves great credit for,” Hegseth stated.
ISIS second in command, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in a coordinated U.S.-Nigeria military operation in northeast Nigeria earlier this month.
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