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Ugwuanyi’ remains legend of democracy in Enugu – Dr Ajogwu
Enugu-based medical practitioner, Dr George Ajogwu has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as a true legend of democracy, whose footprints in Enugu State would remain on the sand of time. He said Ugwuanyi’s executed legacy projects have given the state a befitting facelift in line with his campaign promises.
Dr. Ajogwu
Dr Ajogwu spoke against the allegation that the Governor has no footprints in Nsukka zone, his home place. He said Ugwuanyi remains a broad-minded patroit, who embraced the length and breadth of the state as his place of.primary assignment.
Ajogwu debunked the claim of poor performance labelled against the governor, insisting that Ugwuanyi remains the best performing governor in the history of the state. He said the governor’s policy of inclusion has made Enugu a core PDP state. According to him, the governor, as the leader of the party in the state, has improved the fortunes of PDP by his numerous achievements in the past eight years of his administration.
“Let us be fair to ourselves. There is no Governor that would match Ugwuanyi’ legacy in terms of road construction, infrastructural development, empowerment, political inclusiveness and stakeholders’ participation. Under his watch, Enugu is rated as the most peaceful state in the country. He never used his power of incumbency to gain undue political advantage. We saw what happened in other states where governors bulldozed their way in the last election. But Ugwuanyi is a different politician. He is never desperate for power. In politics, his conducts and character make him a living saint”, he explained.
Ajogwu faulted the claim that Ugwuanyi left no footprints in Nsukka zone. He said the Governor completed the state-of-the-art State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAC), attracted Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo, constructed an ultra-modern stadium in Nsukka, rehabilitated and revived healthcare in all the local governments in the zone, and awarded hundreds of scholarship to students for local and international studies. He said the construction of 13km Opi-Nsukka dual carriage road with underground drainage system and fitted with street and traffic lights for the first time in the history of Nsukka zone was one of the legacy projects of Governor Ugwuanyi that gave Nsukka town a facelift.
He said Governor Ugwuanyi’ constructed and rehabilitated over 600km of roads across the state, especially in rural communities. He named other landmark projects to include the construction of the Ebonyi River Bridge in Ikem, construction of the 8.8km Nkalagu-Eha Amufu road in Isi-Uzo LGA, which was neglected in the past 35years.
He said Ugwuanyi’s administration brought respite to the people of Uzo-Uwani LGA through the construction of the 26.66km Ukpabi-Nimbo-Ugbene Ajima- Eziani road, for the first time Ince the creation of the old Anambra State.
He praised Governor Ugwuanyi for the completion of the 21km Udenu Ring Road with two high-tech bridges, construction of the 22.443km Neke-Mbu-Ogbodu Aba- Obollo Etiti inter community road that linked Isi-Uzo and Udenu Local Government Areas.
He explained that the administration also rehabilitated over 11km internal roads in the University town of Nsukka, including the New Anglican and Aku roads, which were in dilapidated state and ravaged by erosion for years.
Dr Ajogwu said the governor improved the state health sector in Nsukka zone by completing Type 3 Hospital in most local governments in Enugu State, upgraded and rehabilitated General Hospitals, and constructed new Cottage hospitals across Local Governments in Nsukka zone.
The medical practitioner said Governor Ugwuanyi deserves commendation, and not condemnation by the people of Nsukka zone for changing the political narrative of the area, that was once tagged the foolish majority in the political equilibrium of Enugu State. He explained that Ugwuanyi’s sterling leadership salvaged Nsukka zone from decades of neglect and political stagnation.
Ajogwu urged the PDP stakeholders in Nsukka zone to join forces with the governor in the forthcoming governorship election of March 11 by voting the PDP flagbearer. He argued that Nsukka zone should reciprocate these kind gestures and political magnanimity of Governor Ugwuanyi by delivering bulk votes in favour of the PDP Governorship candidate and other PDP state House of Assembly candidates.
Dr Ajogwu maintained that Ugwuanyi’s good work has earned him a political legend of the state, who deserves celebration in the hall of fame. He argued that anybody from Nsukka zone should remain thankful to the Governor for breaking the yoke of poverty and infrastructure deficit that had stymied the development of Nsukka zone for decades.
“I always tell people from Nsukka that after praising God in their morning prayers, they should thank Gburugburu for the development projects in Nsukka zone and leading the area out of political doldrums. I am worried that the some mischievous individuals bent on grabbing power at all cost have chosen to tarnish the good image of the governor and pull him down politically,” he warned.
“The Governor executed development projects across the 17 Local Governments of the state. He lifted so many people from obscurity to political limelight, and gave an immense boost to the economy of Nsukka zone. We must repay this generousity and kindness by voting Dr Peter Mba in the governorship election”, he concluded.
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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