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Enugu lawmaker, family organizes survival thanksgiving
It is said that the greatest gift a man can give to his maker, God Almighty our creator is the gift of Thanksgiving, praise and worship.
On Sunday being 28th of February 2021, Colleagues, Friends, and Allies of Rt. Hon. Paul Osondu Nnajiofor (Ononaenyi of Nkanu Land) Member representing Nkanu East Constituenvy & Chairman Housr Committee on Rural Dev & CSDP a and members of his family, Colleagues, friends, Political Associates and well wishers accompanied him to Assemblies of God Church New Haven Enugu State, to offer sacrifice of Thanksgiving, Praise and Worship to God Almighty who helped him to CONQUER Mr. DEATH late last year when he suffered an uknown Life Threatening Illness, surgeries and critical indisposition year between November 2020 and January 2021
Ononaenyi JP and family arrived to the Church at about 10:15 am for the Thanksgiving service. Before his arrival, different groups who came for him were already waiting, such as Ononaenyi support group, Nkanu East LGA PDP Women wing in their gorgeous attire, Ononaenyi Media Team, Nkanu East Restoration Movement,, . NYA, Owo Intergrity group, Global Citizens Forum, etc.
The Church service commenced at about 10: 30 am with songs of worship and later proceeds to praises and after which the word of God as sermon of the day was preached.
Ononaenyi and his family members were accompanied by his Colleagues, Friends and Allies with his materials of Thanksgiving and offering to the altar where they were laid and offered to the glory of God.
At this point, a brief testimony was said by Ononaenyi’s wife who were full of praises to God Almighty for sparing the life of her husband when his health challenge was sever and frightening. Among other things she said on the mercy and love of God towards his family, she returned all praises to God and all those God used in restoring her husband’s health
In his own remarks Hon Nnajiofor Ononaenyi himself narrated his frighetening experience and encounter with Death in 7 weeks. “, I am so glad, delighted and thankful to God Almighty for miraculously sparing my life that I am standing on my feet today even here at the altar of the Mighty one to offer my sacrifice of praise to God Almighty who stood by me to conquer Mr. death when it came to take me away”. He went further to narrate the pains he went through from late year November 2020 to January 2021, how some growths in the Lumbasacral region of his body just that came from no where and almost killed him.. Explaining further that the growths almost paralyzed his legs hence the Peri anal surgeries after moving from one hosital to another.
He said that it got a point on one horrifying night that he saw Mr. Death eye ball to eye and death was dragging him but he courageously even unconsciously rebuked death to leave him alone for he is not yet ready to die as he has a lot of assignments yet unfulfilled. According to him, “at some point my children were asking me, daddy do you want to die? Please daddy don’t die please”. He enumerated the number of Pastors that went into chain fasting and praying sessions for his full recovery. He concluded by saying that his full recovery is miraculously divine as God ministered to him that he is saving him for him to continue the good humaniterian works of supporting the less privileged in his Constituency, the widows and the poorest of the poor as he has been doing since he was given the people’s mandate to represent and serve them in Enugu State House of Assembly. He Ononaenyi called on others who are holding public offices on behalf of the people to give back to the people in whose mandate they are where they are today. He promised to continue to do the assignment of serving humanity with whatever blessing God bestows on him
He appreciated his wife, family, Colleagues doctors, Pastors, and prayer partners God used to restore his health. Ononaenyi poured showers of praise on the Governor of Enugu State Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi for his concern, support and encouragement which also played a vital role in his full recovery, and secondly, Ugwuanyi’s leadership strides at all fronts in Enugu State. He also appreciated his immediate Boss, the Speaker Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chief. Edward Ubosi aka Ozege for his, concern, support, Solidarity and
prayers during his health challenge and other times.
He appreciated all his colleagues for being there for him all through his health ordeal.
He summed up his Thanksgiving Service with gift of envelops and wrapper clothes to some committed members of the Church and the less privileged in the Church too
Thanksgiving Train moved straight to Ononaenyi’s home at GRA where people were treated with varieties of food, drinks, gift items in a well organised and massvely attended reception.
tI is important to note that more than fifteen (15) of political, social cultural, and Faith based Christian groups including the Men, s Ministeries of his Church AGC were in attendance of this Thanksgiving program organized by the People’s Leader, Ononaenyi of Nkanu Land in appreciation of God’s unconditional love in sparing his life.
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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