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Don’t Be Like Simon Ekpa, Governor Nwifuru Warns Ebonyi Students Sponsored To UK

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Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has urged over 200 students sponsored by the state government to study in the United Kingdom to avoid following the controversial path of Simon Ekpa, a former scholarship recipient who turned against the nation.

Speaking at the Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport in Ezza South local government area on Saturday, Governor Nwifuru emphasized the importance of upholding the state’s reputation while pursuing academic excellence.

He flagged off the state scholarship scheme, which is expected to benefit 8,000 Ebonyi residents before the end of his administration.

During his address, the governor reminded the students that they carry the responsibility of being ambassadors of Ebonyi State.

“Your actions, words, and achievements will reflect not only on you but on our collective identity as Ebonyi people,” he stated, stressing the need for them to remain focused and dedicated to their studies.

Nwifuru warned the students not to be swayed by the allure of luxury abroad, urging them to stay committed to their academic goals.

He said, “Your case must be different from that of Simon Ekpa, who, instead of reciprocating the gesture of sending him abroad for a scholarship, turned around to constitute himself a nuisance to the country.”

The governor also stressed that the students should graduate within the expected time frame, return promptly to contribute to the development of Ebonyi, and set a positive example for future beneficiaries of the state’s scholarship scheme.

Nwifuru expressed confidence in the students’ potential and urged them to remain motivated by the aspirations of the people of Ebonyi, ensuring that their success abroad would ultimately benefit the state.

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UK Should Not Be Nigeria Where Govt Destroy Lives – Kemi Badenoch

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Kemi Badenoch, a prominent British Conservative politician, has come under fire for controversial comments made in an interview with The Daily Mail, where she expressed concerns about the UK potentially becoming like Nigeria due to ineffective governance.

Badenoch, who serves as a leader within the Conservative Party, shared her fears during an event hosted by Onward, a British think tank focused on economic and social issues.

Speaking on her personal experiences, she drew a comparison between the UK and Nigeria, citing the latter’s “terrible governments” that she believes have “destroyed lives.”

“I don’t want Britain to lose what it has,” Badenoch stated, recalling her childhood in Nigeria.

“I grew up in a poor country and watched my relatively wealthy family become poorer and poorer, despite working harder and harder as their money disappeared with inflation.”

Badenoch revealed that she moved to the UK at the age of 16 with her father’s last £100, seeking a better life.

She described her experiences with poor governance in Nigeria, saying, “I have lived with the consequences of terrible governments that destroy lives, and I never, ever want it to happen here.”

In addition to her remarks about Nigerian governance, Badenoch stirred controversy in recent weeks by distancing herself from the country, specifically rejecting any connection with Nigeria’s Islamic northern region.

She also criticized the Nigeria Police, accusing them of robbing citizens instead of providing protection.

“My experience with the Nigeria Police was very negative,” Badenoch remarked, adding that her experience with the British Police had been far more positive.

“The police in Nigeria will rob us,” she said, recalling an incident where she claimed Nigerian officers stole her brother’s belongings.

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Edna Ibru, Wife Of Delta’s First Civilian Governor Dies At 78

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Late Edna Ibru, 

Edna Ibru, the wife of the first civilian governor of Delta State, Olorogun Felix Ibru, has passed away.

The head of the Ibru family, Dr. Paul Aidido Ibru, confirmed her death in a statement released on Saturday. According to Dr. Ibru, Edna, who was also a former Miss Nigeria ambassador and the first Nigerian/African to represent Nigeria at Miss Universe in 1964, passed away in London after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 15.

“Our amazing mother, Mrs. Edna Ibru passed into glory on Wednesday 15, January,” Dr. Ibru said.

“Until her death, she was full of life, and we never expected her to leave us so soon, but we cannot question the will of God in her precious life.”

Describing his late mother, Dr. Ibru called her a lover of people, a mediator, a mother to many, outrageously humorous, deeply caring, down to earth, and full of stories at all times.

The family has announced that burial arrangements will be disclosed at a later date.

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Anambra PDP Executives Write National Chairman, Demand Annulment Of State Congress

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Fourteen elected ward and Local Government Area (LGA) executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State have written to the national chairman of the party, requesting the nullification of the state congress held on October 23, 2024, and the conduct of a fresh election.

In a letter dated January 15, 2025, the elected executives urged the national leadership of the PDP to follow the directive of a Federal High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, which ruled in favor of their delegates list.

They called for the use of their list in the next state congress as ordered by the court.

The letter, signed by Egwuaba Reuben Esq., on behalf of Comrade Moses Adam and others, read in part:
“It is the information of our clients that on the 6th day of December 2024, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory presided over by Justice Suleiman Belgore granted the Motion for Interlocutory Injunction and set aside the congress conducted on the 23rd of October 2024 for the election of the State Executives Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with delegate list that is outside the names of our Clients who are the elected Local Government and Wards Executives in Orumba South South LGA of Anambra State in Ezira Ward of Orumba South LGA and Ward 1 of Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State.”

“It is the information of our clients that ever since, the Peoples Democratic Party has neglected and/or refused to recognize or give effect to the Ruling of the Court by nullifying the Anambra State PDP State Congress held on the 23rd of October, 2024 and conducting a fresh state congress where our clients’ delegates list will be used.”

“We are aware that the Peoples Democratic Party is law-abiding and the officials would not do anything prejudicial or contrary to the Judgment of the Court thereby violating the principles of the rule of law in a democratic setting in Nigeria. We therefore, urge you to use your good office and ensure that the right is done by giving effect to the Ruling of the Court by nullifying the Anambra State PDP Congress and conducting a fresh State Congress where our clients’ delegate list who are the subsisting Wards and Local Government Areas officers of the Party in Anambra State will be used.”

The letter also highlighted the 14 affected Local Government Areas: Aguata LGA, Anambra East LGA, Anambra West LGA, Ayamelum LGA, Dunukofia LGA, Ekwusigo LGA, Idemili South LGA, Ihiala LGA, Nnewi South LGA, Onitsha LGA, Onitsha South LGA, Orumba North LGA, Orumba South LGA, and Oyi LGA.

Further outlining the legal steps taken, the lawyer stated:
“It is the information of our clients that after the conduct of the Anambra State PDP State Congress where our clients’ delegate list was not used in the conduct of the State Executive, the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) set up an appeal committee for any aggrieved party to challenge the Anambra State Congress held on the 23rd of October, 2024 and the committee comprises of Hon. Barr. Musa Elayo-Chairman, Hon. Prince Marshall U. Ukafor Anyanwu-Member, Chief A.C. Thomas Nkoro-Secretary.”

“Our client filed a complaint with the appeal committee challenging the Anambra State PDP Congress on the ground that duly list of delegates of the fourteen (14) Local Government Areas was not used in the conduct of the election for State Executives and the appeal committee after hearing parties and reviewed of -documents tendered before it, nullified the State Congress held on the 23rd of October 2023 and directed that a fresh state congress be organized to elect state officers of the party whereby our client’s delegates list will be used being the valid and authentic delegates list.”

“That despite the recommendation of the appeal committee on the Anambra State PDP Congress held on the 23rd of October 2024, the members of the Peoples Democratic Party refused to give heed by canceling the congress and conducting a fresh State Congress where the list of our clients will be used.”

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Real Estate Giant, Geosquaremeter Innovative Ltd Launches New Estate Project In Enugu, Urges Investors To Seize The Opportunity

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Geosquaremeter Innovative Limited, a leading real estate company, has officially launched its newest estate project, Divine Hectares Annex, located in Owo, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Building on the success of its previous project in Enugu Centenary City, the company aims to provide even more attractive opportunities for investors and residents alike.

The new estate, Divine Hectares Annex, promises modern living standards with a range of advanced features, including perimeter fencing, a security house, open drains, and tarred roads.

Additional key amenities include 24/7 estate security, electricity with a transformer, solar-powered streetlights, a reliable water supply, and approved building prototypes to ensure high-quality development.

Site clearing for the project has already begun, and Geosquaremeter is offering an incredible off-plan price of ₦8,000,000.00, making it an attractive investment for potential buyers.

Speaking with DAILY GAZETTE, the former Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development in Enugu State, who also serves as the Principal Consultant for Geosquaremeter Innovative Limited, Professor Victor Chukwuemeka Nnam, urged investors to seize the opportunity and be part of this promising and secure development.

Prof. Nnam directed interested parties to contact +234 814 012 0702 for more information.

With its strategic location and comprehensive amenities, Divine Hectares Annex is set to become a highly sought-after address in Enugu, combining comfort, security, and long-term value.

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Instagram Introduces New Feature To Share Reels Liked By Friends

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Instagram has introduced a new feature on its Reels platform, allowing users to see which videos their friends have liked or commented on.

The feature, which has been gradually rolled out to users worldwide in recent weeks, displays small profile bubbles in the top-right corner of the Reels playback screen, showing interactions from friends.

By tapping on these bubbles, users can view a list of posts their friends have engaged with, along with a reply bar for easier responses and participation in ongoing conversations.

Instagram states that the goal of the update is to foster greater social interaction and engagement among users on the platform.

The company highlighted the feature as part of its broader effort to promote creativity and connection by encouraging users to interact more within the app.

However, the update has sparked mixed reactions.

Some critics have voiced concerns that it could lead to uncomfortable situations if friends engage with sensitive or controversial content, potentially raising privacy issues.

There are also fears that in some relationships, a “like” could be misinterpreted, creating tension.

Instagram reassured users that not all interactions will be shared.

The platform’s algorithms are designed to carefully select which likes and comments will be visible to others, in order to prevent the exposure of potentially embarrassing or harmful content.

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Armed Assailants Invade Supreme Court, Kill Two Judges Involved In High-Profile Cases Of National Security, Terrorism

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Two judges were fatally shot on Saturday in a targeted attack at Iran’s Supreme Court in Tehran, state media reported.

According to Mizan Online, the judiciary’s official website, the assailant infiltrated the court with the intent of assassinating the two judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh, both of whom were known for their work on high-profile cases involving national security, espionage, and terrorism.

The attack took place in the morning, when the gunman entered the judges’ office and opened fire before taking his own life.

One other person was reported injured during the incident.

While the identity and motive of the attacker remain unclear, Mizan noted that he was not involved in any ongoing cases before the Supreme Court.

The two judges had significant roles within Iran’s judicial system. Moghisseh, 68, had been sanctioned by the United States in 2019 for overseeing trials that were criticized for lacking fairness.

Razini, 71, was previously targeted in a 1998 assassination attempt when a bomb was planted in his vehicle.

While shootings targeting judges are uncommon in Iran, the country has witnessed a series of high-profile killings in recent years, including the deaths of a Shiite Muslim preacher and a prominent cleric in separate incidents.

An investigation into the Supreme Court attack has been launched by Iranian authorities.

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Final-Year Akwa-Ibom Poly Student Murdered In His Room By Gunmen

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A final-year student of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, identified simply as Prince, was shot dead in his room by suspected cultists on Wednesday.

The tragic incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. at Prince’s residence on Abuja Street in Ikot Osurua. Prince, a Higher National Diploma (HND2) Computer Science student, had recently completed his final exams and was preparing to defend his project.

According to eyewitness accounts, the gunmen stormed the compound, went directly to Prince’s room, and shot him in the abdomen.

His girlfriend, who was present during the attack, raised the alarm after the assailants fled, drawing the attention of neighbors.

A neighbor, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed that Prince was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries.

“The gunmen didn’t steal anything or rob anyone in the compound. They just shot him and left. He was popular in the neighborhood and active in his church choir. We were shocked at how he died,” the source said.

The neighbor recalled seeing Prince with his girlfriend the previous day, noting their cheerful demeanor.

“I saw them around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. They both wore face masks, and when I joked about it, we all laughed. It’s hard to believe he’s gone,” the source added.

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command confirmed the incident.

DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated that the area had experienced robbery and cult-related activities.

“Information at our disposal indicates that there were robbery and cult operations in the area. They invaded and robbed, during which a student was shot. Investigation is ongoing,” DSP John said.

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Katsina Launches Pilot Programme For Electric Tricycles, Eyes Future Expansion

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The Katsina State Government has initiated a pilot programme to assess the feasibility of locally assembled electric tricycles as part of its plans for large-scale commercial deployment.

Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, during the ceremony marking the rollout of five electric tricycles manufactured by IRS, a Nigerian company, emphasized the government’s commitment to purchasing the vehicles in bulk, contingent on their performance throughout the test phase.

“We will closely monitor these tricycles’ durability and maintenance requirements before making any decisions on large-scale procurement,” Radda stated.

He also noted that feedback on the tricycles’ profitability and real-world performance would be essential to the decision-making process.

In a move aimed at ensuring a fair evaluation, Radda instructed the leadership of the Commercial Tricycle Operators Association to select five trusted members for the pilot programme.

Technical Assistant in the Department of Power and Energy, Engr. Kabir Abdullahi, highlighted the innovative features of the electric tricycles.

Each vehicle is equipped with a 450-watt solar panel and a battery storage system, providing a range of up to 150 kilometers per charge, with the capacity to carry up to 300 kilograms.

Abdullahi also emphasized the environmental and cost-saving benefits of the technology, which would reduce fuel expenses and provide a quieter, greener alternative to traditional tricycles.

Jamilu Isiyaku, Chairman of the Keke Napep Riders Association, expressed gratitude to the Governor for addressing their call for solar-powered tricycles and promised that the test vehicles would be managed responsibly throughout the trial period.

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Cubana Chief Priest Denies Allegations Of Abandoning Child, Refutes Paternity Claim

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Celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest, has addressed the recent rumors regarding his alleged Kenyan baby mama, firmly denying the claims of abandonment and asserting that he is not the father of the child in question.

In a post shared on his Instagram story, Cubana stated that he would never abandon any of his children, emphasizing that children are a gift from God.

He questioned how anyone could expect him to neglect a child who could potentially achieve greatness in the future.

The celebrity barman also accused the alleged baby mama of being driven by his wealth and fame, claiming that she was using the situation to gain attention and financial benefits.

He further clarified that he did not know her personally and denied any responsibility for the child.

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