British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua recently paid a courtesy visit to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, during his trip to Nigeria, News360 Nigeria reports.
In a widely shared moment on social media, Joshua showcased the Yoruba tradition of respect by fully prostrating to greet the governor. The gesture, reflecting his cultural pride, resonated deeply with many Nigerians.
Joshua, whose ancestral roots are in Sagamu, Ogun State, has consistently expressed his connection to his Nigerian heritage despite his global fame as a boxing icon.
The meeting, held at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, saw Governor Abiodun and his team warmly welcoming the champion. The governor later expressed his delight at the visit through his official X (formerly Twitter) account, where he shared moments from the encounter.
He wrote: “Today, we had the distinct honour of welcoming @anthonyjoshua, the world-acclaimed boxing champion and a proud son of Ogun State, to our office during his courtesy visit.
“Anthony Joshua’s remarkable achievements in the world of boxing continue to inspire not only the people of Ogun State but also millions across the globe. His dedication, discipline, and unwavering commitment to excellence are values we hold dear as a state.
“This visit is a testament to the bond we share as a people and our collective pride in the success stories that emerge from Ogun State. We remain committed to supporting our talents and creating an environment that nurtures greatness in all spheres of life.
“Together, we celebrate Anthony Joshua’s accomplishments and look forward to more victories as he continues to make Ogun State proud.”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna, marking a significant step towards addressing educational and developmental needs in the region, News360 Nigeria reports.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, who revealed this, also disclosed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State.
Shettima gave the hint at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of His Highness, Yohanna Sidi Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom and family member of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, in Ikulu Kingdom, Kamuru, Zangon Kataf council area of Kaduna State.
According to a statement issued on Monday by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said: “with Senator Katung and the member of the House of Representatives, we have reached out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and he has consented to the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna”.
Speaking at the residence of the late traditional ruler, the Vice President emphasized the commitment of the President Tinubu administration to the development of Southern Kaduna, citing the appointment of General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff as evidence of the President’s attention to the security needs of the region.
“Be rest assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the people of Kaduna and the people of Southern Kaduna at heart,” he stated.
Shettima also commended Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his inclusive governance approach, stating that “government is about linking all component parts to have a sense of belonging.”
He pledged that the federal government will work with the state government to ensure development reaches Southern Kaduna, particularly in road infrastructure.
Earlier, Bishop Kukah expressed gratitude to the Vice President on behalf of the family over the visit, saying, “I want to thank you on behalf of this family. Thank you for being with us.
“You can see the nature of the place in which we live. It took you around three and a half hours to get here. The road is largely broken. I know you will remain a friend of this Ikulu nation and a friend of this community. We are honoured to have you,” he added.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is about to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, News360 Nigeria reports.
The group’s Speaker, Oko-Jumbo, read Governor Fubara’s letter requesting permission to present the appropriation bill today, at their plenary a moment ago.
This will mark Governor Fubara’s second budget presentation since assuming office in May 2023, both occurring under a cloud of legislative disputes.
Last year, Governor Fubara presented his inaugural budget to a four-member Assembly led by Edison Ehie, who was recognized as Speaker by a State High Court.
This followed the defection of 27 Assembly members, including then-Speaker Martin Amaewhule, from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Amid legal battles and political intervention, including input from President Bola Tinubu, Ehie eventually resigned from the Assembly and was subsequently appointed Chief of Staff to the Government House.
The crisis deepened as the three remaining members of the House after Ehie’s exit maintained their legitimacy, citing Section 109 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which they argued is self-executing in cases of defection without a crisis in the parent party.
The trio, consisting of Oko-Jumbo (Bonny Constituency as, Speaker), Adolphus Timothy (Opobo/Nkoro Constituency as Deputy Speaker), and Sokari Goodboy (Ahoada West as Leader of the House), assumed the Assembly’s leadership.
They have consistently carried out legislative functions, often in alignment with the Fubara-led administration.
Meanwhile, the 27 defected members have since reversed their decision and continue to attend functions as PDP members and hold sessions under Martin Amaewhule’s leadership, frequently opposing the government’s policies.
As part of the twist in Rivers State’s ongoing political and legislative crisis, both the Federal High Court and the Appeal Court nullified the N800Bn 2024 Appropriation Bill of the state, halting its implementation.
A Federal High Court also halted the disbursement of Federal Allocation to the State, but that decision was overturned by the Appeal Court.
Judicial pronouncements regarding the disputes over the 2024 budget presentation have also affirmed Amaehule’s leadership.
However, the Oko-Jumbo-led House maintains that no clear ruling has been made concerning the defection of Amaehule and 26 others.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a comprehensive investigation into a viral video showing a group of armed, uniformed individuals performing a military-style drill in honour of President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, News360 Nigeria reports.
The footage, which has sparked widespread criticism and debate, led Atiku to describe the incident as a breach of military protocol.
In a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Sunday, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed his concern over the event and its implications.
“It is with utter dismay and concern that Nigerians were subjected to a nauseating video circulating online, where a group of young men, armed and in full military procession, bestowed upon the President’s son unwarranted military honours,” the statement read.
Atiku pointed out that the group involved, identified as the “Nigeria Cadet Network,” is not recognized within the Nigerian Armed Forces, questioning its legitimacy.
He highlighted that the term “Cadet,” typically reserved for formally trained military personnel, appeared to have been misused by civilians in this case.
“In an effort to uncover the truth behind this shameless procession, we instructed our legal team and military experts to investigate the so-called ‘Nigeria Cadet Network.’
“To no one’s surprise, it was revealed that the group is not a legally registered entity,” Atiku noted.
The former Vice President also raised concerns over the apparent use of firearms by the group, emphasizing the dangers posed by illegal arms proliferation in the country.
Atiku called on relevant security agencies to urgently investigate several key issues, including the legality of the “Nigeria Cadet Network,” the source of the firearms displayed, and the appropriateness of granting military honors to a non-official figure.
“If it is determined that any legal violations were committed by the President’s son or members of the so-called ‘Nigeria Cadet Network,’ it is the constitutional duty of Nigerian security agencies to ensure that the law takes its course and those responsible are held accountable,” he said.
Meanwhile, sources close to the Tinubu family have downplayed the controversy, claiming the event was organized by a voluntary youth group as a display of solidarity rather than an official military endorsement.
One of the event organizers, speaking anonymously, said, “The parade was simply an honor by a youth-based civic group, not the military. Seyi Tinubu has been a role model to many young people, and this was their way of showing appreciation.”
The Nigerian military has yet to issue an official response, leaving unanswered questions about the event’s legality and broader implications.
Jimmy Carter, the 100-year-old former US president and Nobel peace laureate who rose from humble beginnings in rural Georgia to lead the nation from 1977 to 1981, has died, his nonprofit foundation said Sunday, News360 Nigeria reports.
Carter had been in hospice care since mid-February 2023 at his home in Plains, Georgia — the same small town where he was born and once ran a peanut farm before becoming governor of the Peach State and running for the White House.
Carter died “peacefully” at his home in Plains, “surrounded by his family,” The Carter Center said in a statement.
“My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love,” Chip Carter, the former president’s son, said in the statement.
Carter was the oldest living ex-US leader and the nation’s longest-lived president — an outcome that seemed unlikely back in 2015 when the Southern Democrat revealed he had brain cancer.
But the US Navy veteran and fervent Christian repeatedly defied the odds to enjoy a long and fruitful post-presidency, after four years in the Oval Office often seen as disappointing.
During his single term, Carter placed a commitment on human rights and social justice, enjoying a strong first two years that included brokering a peace deal between Israel and Egypt dubbed the Camp David Accords.
But his administration hit numerous snags — the most serious being the taking of US hostages in Iran and the disastrous failed attempt to rescue the 52 captive Americans in 1980. He also came in for criticism for his handling of an oil crisis.
In November of that year, Republican challenger Ronald Reagan clobbered Carter at the polls, relegating the Democrat to just one term. Reagan, a former actor and governor of California, swept into office on a wave of staunch conservatism.
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As the years passed, a more nuanced image of Carter emerged — one that took into account his significant post-presidential activities and reassessed his achievements.
He founded the Carter Center in 1982 to pursue his vision of world diplomacy, and he was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his tireless efforts to promote social and economic justice.
He observed numerous elections around the world and emerged as a prominent international mediator, tackling global problems from North Korea to Bosnia.
Carter, known for his toothy smile, said basic Christian tenets such as justice and love served as the bedrock of his presidency. He taught Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist, his church in Plains, well into his 90s.
In recent years, he had received various hospital treatments, including when he revealed in August 2015 that he had brain cancer and was undergoing radiation.
US Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia, who is the pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King Jr preached, wished the Carter family comfort as the former president entered hospice last year.
“Across life’s seasons, President Jimmy Carter, a man of great faith, has walked with God,” Warnock wrote on X, then Twitter.
“In this tender time of transitioning, God is surely walking with him.”
In April 2021, President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, met with the Carters at their home in Plains.
The White House later released a photo showing the couples smiling together, although only Rosalynn was seen by the press outside, bidding the Bidens farewell while using a walker.
Rosalynn, Carter’s wife of 77 years, died on November 19, 2023 at age 96.
The former president, who looked frail, poignantly appeared at her memorial service in a wheelchair, with a blanket on his lap bearing their likenesses.
Carter is survived by the couple’s four children, three sons and a daughter.
A Catholic priest of Nnewi Diocese, Anambra State, Rev. Father Tobias Okonkwo, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen along the ever busy Owerri-Onitsha expressway, News360 Nigeria reports.
The 40-year-old priest reportedly lost his life between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
Before his untimely death, Fr. Okonkwo served as a pharmacist and was the priest in charge of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala. He also managed the hospital’s Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, and Medical Laboratory.
The Chancellor of Nnewi Diocese, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, confirmed the incident in an official obituary sighted by PlatinumPost reporter on Friday.
It reads : “Born: August 11, 1984; Ordained: July 11, 2015, Died: December 26, 2024. Where sorrow increases, divine consolation increases all the more.
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi announces, with sorrow, but with stronger faith, that our dear Rev. Fr. Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo died yesterday, 26th December 2024. He was shot dead by unidentified assailants, at Ihiala, along Onitsha-Owerri Expressway around 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
Till yesterday, Fr. Tobias, a pharmacist, and native of Ekwulumili in Nnewi South Local Government Area, was Manager of the respective Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, and Medical Laboratory at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Ihiala.
We solicit your prayers and Holy Masses for his eternal joy. May Fr. Tobias rejoice in Paradise forever. Amen. May God console the bereaved.”
The news of Fr. Okonkwo’s death has sent shockwaves through the community, with many mourning the loss of a beloved spiritual leader and healthcare professional.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday opened applications for recruitment of officers into various positions in its Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant cadres, News360 Nigeria reports.
This follows a recent announcement by the NCS that it had secured approval to recruit 3,927 officers in 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance trade facilitation and support the nation’s economic recovery.
The Customs, while announcing the recruitment exercise warned Nigerians to be wary of scammers who may want to use the exercise to scam them.
“Our recruitment process is completely FREE and FAIR. We DO NOT charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If anyone demands payment, they are scammers,” the NCS warned.
Eligibility requirements
According to the vacancy announcement made by the Service, the basic requirements for applicants are:
Academic requirements for the three cadres of officers vary. For the Senior (Superintendent) Cadre, the NCS said applicants must have:
For the Inspectorate Cadre, the applicants must National Diploma (ND) or Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from any Approved Institution.
Applicants for the third, Customs Assistant Cadre are expected to have O’Level (WAEC or NECO).
In addition to the above, the NCS said all applicants must be physically and mentally fit and will be required to provide evidence of medical fitness from a recognized government hospital.
The applications, which open on December 27, 2024 are expected to last for one week, closing on January 2nd, 2025.
The decision to recruit more Customs officers was highlighted during the 61st quarterly board meeting of the agency, held on Wednesday, December 18, at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja.
The meeting followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget to the National Assembly, tagged “A Budget of Restoration”, which outlines an ambitious N48 trillion expenditure target, with N35 trillion projected in revenue.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, alongside his sons, visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos on Thursday to mark the Christmas season, News360 Nigeria reports.
The visit, which took place at the President’s private residence, was described as a gesture of goodwill and festivity.
Tragedy struck on Christmas Day in Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, as gunmen launched a deadly attack on several communities, leaving at least 11 people dead, News360 Nigeria reports.
The incident occurred while residents were celebrating the holiday with their families.
A local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed the attack in a phone conversation, stating that they received a distress message alerting them that “Nyiev-ya is under attack.”
“The terrorist herders came this afternoon (December 25), and invaded Ubutu and GSS Anwase, killing and burning houses,” the resident said.
“Daniel Jam’s son was killed by the terrorists. Pray for our community for God’s and Government intervention.”
While the killing was going on in Tse Azege community, another resident also informed that an attack was also ongoing in Ityuluv, in Nyiev-ya community.
“If there is anything the chairman or the government will do, let it be fast. The news coming from Kwande is still not pleasant. The terrorist herders have continued with their onslaught against our people today, (December 26),” he said.
The President General of Mzough U Tiv, (MUT) Worldwide, CP Iorbee Ihagh (retired), who hails from Kwande LGA, said the community head in the area confirmed the attack.
He described the attack as unprovoked and said several people were killed on Christmas Day.
“11 people were reportedly killed during the attack on Kwande LGA yesterday. The attack was unprovoked but the attackers who were herdsmen invaded the communities and attacked the people.
“Many are still missing. Leaders of the affected communities have reported the attack at the police station.”
Another native, Solomon Amande, whose community was affected, confirmed the death of 11 persons.
He claimed the killings were carried out by armed herders and militia groups.
The Benue State Police Command is yet to react to the latest attacks in both Katsina-Ala and Kwande local government areas.
When contacted, the Command’s spokesperson, Sewuese Anene, said she had no information on the incident.
Justice Azuka, the representative of Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been abducted by unidentified gunmen, News360 Nigeria reports.
The kidnapping occurred on Tuesday night along Ugwunapampa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha, as the Labour Party lawmaker was returning home.
Azuka recently reclaimed his mandate after a court nullified the election of Douglas Egbuna of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Sources report that Azuka was forcefully taken to an unknown location, and no contact has been made with his family by the kidnappers.
A close associate, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed deep concern about the lawmaker’s safety and current whereabouts.
Ikenga said, “The Anambra Police Command has activated operational plans for the possible rescue and arrest of the kidnappers of Mr Justice Azuka, Honourable State House of Assembly member representing Onitsha North Constituency.
“The report of the sad event revealed that on 24/12/2024, at 9:20 pm, while returning home on Ugwunapampa Road, he was abducted by unidentified persons.
“The Command is already working on some clues for the possible rescue and arrest of the kidnappers. Further developments will be communicated.”
It is recalled that in 2022, some assailants abducted the lawmaker representing Aguata Constituency 1 in the State House of Assembly, Mr Okechukwu Okoye.
Okoye, an indigene of Isuofia, the same community as the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, was later beheaded, and his head was dumped in a community in the state.
A fighter jet targeting terrorists in Lakurawa mistakenly bombed two peaceful communities in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday morning, leaving many feared dead and several others injured, News360 Nigeria reports.
The affected villages, Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa, were hit around 7 am, according to local accounts.
The chairman of Silame LGA, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Daftarana, described the incident as devastating, stating that the victims were innocent residents.
“The villagers were sitting peacefully when the bombs started dropping on the communities. They were innocent and peace-loving people who had no any criminal record.
It is early for me to confirm the number of people either killed or injured because we are still assessing the development,” Daftarana said.
A Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of three individuals linked to the recent stampede at Bashorun Islamic High School, which resulted in tragic consequences, News360 Nigeria reports.
The accused include Abdullahi Fasasi, the school’s principal; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, proprietor of Agidigbo FM; and Naomi Silekunola, estranged wife of Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife.
Presiding over the case on Tuesday, Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi issued the remand order following their arraignment by the Oyo State Police Command.
The court session took place amidst heightened security, with a large crowd of family members and concerned citizens gathered outside.
The defendants are facing a four-count charge brought by the police, alleging violations of Section 324 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
Chief Magistrate Ogunkanmi directed that the accused be held at Agodi Correctional Centre pending advice from the state prosecutor.
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has commenced recruitment exercise for experienced professionals to fill specialised positions in the organisation, News360 Nigeria reports.
The FIRS said in a post on its official X handle on Monday that the recruitment exercise is part of its consolidation strategies.
The advertised positions include Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager roles in tax investigation, PRS (research), Public Relations, and ICT (cybersecurity and AI management).
Other available roles listed by the FIRS include Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager in PRS (risk management), Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager in legal, and Senior Manager and Assistant Director roles in tax (audit).
“Applicants must have qualifications and relevant professional certificates as specified in the positions they are applying for and must also fulfill the following requirements,” the agency said.
“Applicant must possess Bachelor’s degree/HND with at least second class lower/lower credit.
“Applicant must have completed NYSC not later than 31st December 2017.”
The statement added that “Interested candidates should apply via official FIRS career portal: https://careers.firs.gov.ng and or FIRS verified social media handles”.
The FIRS said the application portal will open on December 23, 2024, noting that the deadline for submissions is January 11, 2025.
Tragedy struck in Emure-Ile, Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti State, as gunmen ambushed and kidnapped several passengers traveling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Ado-Ekiti on Sunday night, News360 Nigeria reports.
Among those abducted was the bus driver, Mr. Sunday Emmanuel, according to reports from the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Ado-Ekiti Motor Terminal branch. The attackers have demanded a ransom of ₦30 million per victim.
In a distressing twist, the gunmen abandoned children who were also traveling on the bus. Their cries attracted the attention of passersby early Monday morning, leading to the incident being reported to the police.
He said: “They drove the bus into the bush and dragged people inside the bush.
“They called the family of the driver and I pleaded to speak with the driver and after our conversation, they demanded a ransom of N30 million. They said they would call back, but they have not done so yet.
“They left some children on the bus, and it seems that some people to the the farm saw the kids and alerted the police in Emure-Owo. The driver’s union in Ado-Ekiti is currently holding a meeting on how to reach out to the kidnappers”, he said.
He added that two of the kidnapped victims escaped while they were being herded into the bush.
Efforts to get the Ekiti police command’s comment was not successful as calls to the telephone line of the Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu rang out.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will host his first Presidential Media Chat today, Monday, December 23, at 9 PM, News360 Nigeria reports.
This was disclosed in a State House Press Release issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The statement reads:
"The first Presidential Media Chat with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be broadcast at 9 p.m. on Monday, December 23, on the Nigerian Television Authority and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria."
"All television and radio stations are requested to hook up to the broadcast."
Nigerians are encouraged to tune in via the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), as well as other channels that will link to the program.
General Godwin Osagie Abbe, a former Minister of Defence and Interior during the administration of late President Umaru Yar’Adua, has died at the age of 74, News360 Nigeria reports.
The retired Major General passed away on Saturday in Abuja after a prolonged illness.
Abbe, who was born on January 10, 1949, was set to celebrate his 75th birthday in 2025.
A distinguished military officer and politician, he served as the Military Governor of Akwa Ibom State (1988–1990) and Rivers State (1990–1992).
An alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, where he earned a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations, Abbe also trained at prestigious institutions including the United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning; Ghana Armed Forces Staff College; and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.
During his military career, he held key positions such as General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division of the Nigerian Army; Commander of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC); and Commander at the National War College.
He retired from the Nigerian Army in 1999 with the rank of Major General.
Abbe, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), served as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence from 2007 to 2009 and as Minister of Interior during the same administration.
A stampede during the distribution of yuletide rice in Okija, Anambra State, has reportedly claimed several lives, including women and children, News360 Nigeria reports.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday morning.
The rice distribution was organized by a prominent community member, Chief Dr. Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi, who had donated the items as part of his efforts to spread goodwill during the festive season.
Eyewitness accounts suggest that the crowd overwhelmed the distribution venue, leading to chaos and the tragic loss of lives. Authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the exact number of casualties or the cause of the stampede.
Semiu Adeniran, the Statistician-General of the Federation and CEO of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has been interrogated by the Department of State Security (DSS) following the release of a controversial crime survey report by the Bureau, News360 Nigeria reports.
Adeniran was reportedly arrested on Wednesday after the NBS published its “Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey,” which has sparked significant backlash.
The survey, released on Tuesday, revealed alarming figures, including that Nigerians paid N2.23 trillion as ransom to kidnappers between May 2023 and April 2024. It also reported that an estimated 51.89 million crime incidents were recorded across households in the country during the same period.
The North-West region topped the crime charts with 14.4 million cases, followed by the North-Central region with 8.8 million incidents.
The report has drawn sharp criticism, with government sources viewing it as a setback for the administration’s efforts to combat insecurity.
A senior NBS official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Adeniran’s arrest, stating, “The CEO is being interrogated by the DSS over the report.
The operatives raided our headquarters, seized computers, crime survey documents, and took Mr. Adeniran into custody.”
It was also revealed that the survey had been allocated N2 billion for its preparation, but Adeniran allegedly bypassed standard procedures by releasing the report without consulting security agencies or the Minister of Finance, Atiku Bagudu.
The report has reportedly angered both the President and the Minister, who felt the findings embarrassed the government and its security agencies.
In the wake of the controversy, the NBS announced that its official website had been hacked.
The Bureau urged the public to disregard any unofficial communications or reports until the site was fully restored, raising suspicions that the cyberattack was related to the backlash against the survey.
Efforts to contact the NBS spokesperson for comment went unanswered, and the developments have raised concerns about the potential political interference in the Bureau’s operations.
The NBS, as the primary agency for data collection and analysis in Nigeria, plays a crucial role in shaping public policy.
Observers worry that such actions could undermine the agency’s independence and its credibility.
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has regained his freedom after being released from the Kuje Minimum Custodial Centre in Abuja, News360 Nigeria reports.
His release, confirmed on the evening of December 20, 2024, followed the fulfillment of stringent bail conditions, including a ₦500 million bond mandated by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Bello's return home was marked by jubilant celebrations, with supporters and allies, including current Kogi Governor Usman Ododo, gathering at his residence to welcome him.
Videos of the occasion quickly circulated online, showcasing the former governor in high spirits amidst cheers and applause.
Adamu Duza, Bello’s spokesperson, confirmed the development, emphasizing that all legal protocols were adhered to in the process.
The former governor, along with co-defendants Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalam Hudu, is facing a 16-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The charges include conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and unlawful possession of property, stemming from an alleged ₦110 billion fraud during his tenure.
Bello and his co-accused have pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the case is expected to continue as the EFCC pursues its investigation.
A banner displayed at the entrance of the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos State has generated varied reactions on social media, News360 Nigeria reports.
The banner, which went viral on Wednesday, bore the inscription: “Jesus Christ is not God. He is a Prophet and Messenger of God!”
The message has sparked a wave of reactions, with many criticizing it as blasphemous.
Some social media users have voiced their concerns, arguing that the banner’s message is offensive and disrespectful.
On the other hand, a few individuals defended the inscription, stating that similar views have been affirmed by pastors in the past.
Nigerian actress Wumi Tuase also expressed her discomfort with the banner, sharing her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter): “I don’t like to get into religious conversations but I found it very weird that Lekki
Central Mosque has this in front of their gate.”
A tweep @Dannymasterp wrote, “Jesus is not God of course the evidence is very clear, Is just that the church specializes in celebrating his personality more than his teachings, They call him God because he does miracles without knowing that was a way of making people believe he was sent by God.”
@shinoremy wrote, “The issue with the banner isn’t whether it is true or not. However, it is aimed at countering a religious doctrine, and coming from a religion like Islam could possibly incite religious conflicts. We need to do better as a people and just respect ourselves.”
An influencer @GuyMr0 said, “That’s the hard truth. Jesus Christ is not God. He’s a Messenger of God. If Jesus Christ is God, then who was God before Jesus Christ was born?”
@Haceboiy wrote, “So what bad about that? or is Jesus God? NO” so the mosque was very right as to remind the novice who know not about the scriptures but following pastors teachings & churches doctrine to realize their senses that Jesus is a son of man who came from Jerusalem in the Middle East.”
@Mrmara0110 noted, “My question is… What’s the reason behind them mounting the banner with such write-up.. What’s their reason for putting that banner?”
Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning at the Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, as a stampede occurred during a children's Christmas party, resulting in the deaths of several children.
The party was organized by Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Ibadan, led by Oriyomi Hamzat, in collaboration with Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife.
Eyewitnesses report that many children were trampled in the chaos, with several others injured and currently receiving treatment at the University College Hospital in Ibadan.
The exact number of fatalities and injuries is still unknown, but the incident has sent shockwaves through the community.
“Queen Naomi, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, had planned to surprise 5,000 children with gifts and scholarships at an Islamic school. The event was publicly announced by Agidigbo FM radio for days. However, tragedy struck, resulting in the deaths of at least seven children.
“She wanted to surprise 5000 children's with gifts and scholarship at Islamic school and Agidigbo FM radio is involved as well.
“About seven children have lost their lives in the tragic stampede at Bashorun. The scene this morning was absolutely devastating,” a source said.
In the run-up to the ill-fated event, the radio station had been enthusiastically advertising the "2024 Children Fun Fair," generating widespread excitement among local children and their families.
A Facebook post shared on Tuesday by the station read: “Founder of Women In Need Of Guidance and Support, Her Majesty Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi in the Kunle Hamzat studio, ahead of her 2024 Children Fun Fair.
“Speaking during a special programme on Agidigbo FM, Queen Prophetess Naomi Silekunola Ogunswusi is set to host 5000 kids between the age of 0-13 years across Ibadan for free under the aegis of (WINGS) foundation.
“Olori Naomi Ogunwusi revealed that the event, scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Islamic High School Bashorun Ibadan, is strictly for children and they will win exciting prices like scholarships and other bountiful gifts.
“Olori Ogunwusi also assured parents and guardians of adequate security for all participants of the event.”
According to sources who spoke to News360 Nigeria reports. on Wednesday, the festive event took a devastating turn when a massive crowd of children and parents rushed forward to collect gifts and food, resulting in a tragic stampede.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with many people trampled in the rush. Emergency services were quickly overwhelmed, and the full extent of the tragedy is still emerging.
An X user Adebanjo claimed that the stampede was caused by overcrowding at the location of the event.
He wrote: “It was announced severally on the radio that they should stop coming. People were still hell bent on going there.”
Another netizen, Kemi claimed that some lifeless bodies who were victims of the stampede were rushed to University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital.
Ajokehub (@Ajokehub) said, “My sister naso oo, you need to see crowd in OTCHEW this morning.”
Omoge iwoyi (@Olaoyet79652043) tweeted, “Infact, Oriyomi was crying , saying , Ibadan people have given him a bad name. Ambulance is there now and people are still plenty. After telling them to go back. It wasn't organised well at all.”
Efforts to obtain a statement from Agidigbo FM management were unsuccessful, as they remained unreachable at press time.
Repeated calls to Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM, went unanswered
The Oyo Police Command also declined calls made to seek their comments.
President Bola Tinubu arrived at the National Assembly on Wednesday for the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill before a joint session of lawmakers, News360 Nigeria reports.
Accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu entered the chamber at 12:12 p.m.
Ahead of his arrival, key political figures, including APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, and various ministers, had gathered at the assembly complex.
During the session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio delivered his welcome address, praising Tinubu’s leadership and emphasizing the need for reforms. He remarked, “No state in Nigeria is under the flag of Boko Haram; this is made possible under your leadership.” Akpabio also stated, “We will not kill any reform in our interest. We cannot do the same thing over and over and expect a different result.”
“We increased 2025 budget by 50 percent. We have extended the 2024 to June 2025 and it will be brought before you soon.
The Senate President also asked President Tinubu to caution his minister to honour every invitation extended to them and that the National Assembly will exercise its power to anyone who choose to ignore their invitation.
The President of the Senate, Goodwill Akpabio has revealed that the National Assembly has decided to extend the 2024 budget to June 2025.
He said: “We increased 2025 budget by 50 percent. We have extended the 2024 to June 2025 and it will be brought before you soon.
The Senate President also asked President Tinubu to caution his minister to honour every invitation extended to them and that the National Assembly will exercise its power to anyone who choose to ignore their invitation.
As Tinubu begins his speech at 12.41pm, heavy security presence is currently seen at the National Assembly complex as President Ahmed Tinubu is at the National Assembly to present the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly.
As at 8:00 am Senators and members of the House of Representatives are seen arriving at the Green chamber where the joint session will take place .
Recall that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved N47.96trillion estimated expenditure for the 2025 fiscal year.
Apart from beefing up of security with reinforcements from security agencies, all business operators and ancillary service providers like banks and food vendors have been shut down for business today by the National Assembly management.
Visitors and non-essential staff members of the National Assembly have also been told to stay home till after the presentation of the budget.
Only staff members on essential duty and with accreditation are expected to report to work, while only a few reporters would also be allowed.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio is expected to preside over the joint session along side the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has drawn a biblical analogy, likening Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s time in the Labour Party to that of a prodigal son who will eventually return home, News360 Nigeria reports.
Keyamo made the statement during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Abia International Airport, reflecting on Otti’s political journey.
Governor Otti, who was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2020 after leaving the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), later joined the Labour Party, under which he contested and won the 2023 gubernatorial election.
“The President’s motivation was also the fact that he loves the governor of this state, he loves his spirit. I know the comments he has made about the governor of this state and how much people here love him so much.
“Today is not the day for politics, he strayed away, he was with us, he strayed away like the prodigal son.” He said
Speaking further Keyamo explained how it was upgraded to an international airport rather than the initially planned airstrip.
“When I called Dr Alex Otti and I broke the news to him, he said no, I will partner with you, I will also put in counterpart funding, let us upgrade it to an international airport. This was what happened. As minister of aviation, I’m just telling you the trajectory.”
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday, said he doubted if the release of the detained leader of the separatist Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, would end the pervasive insecurity in the South-East, News360 Nigeria reports.
Soludo argued that criminals had hijacked the Biafran struggle and were now exploiting the Biafran struggle and Kanu’s name to perpetrate organised crime and fuel insecurity in the South-East region.
Soludo noted that under the guise of agitation, these individuals had turned to “lucrative criminality,” engaging in armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and idolatry.
He insisted that their activities have nothing to do with the genuine liberation struggle, stating that such crimes are purely driven by greed and lawlessness.
Speaking during a press briefing at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia on Tuesday, Soludo revealed that over 99 per cent of criminals arrested in Anambra in the past two years were Igbo, with more than 70 per cent being non-indigenes of the state.
“The so-called agitators have transformed into organised criminal gangs,” Soludo said. “They hide in forests, kidnapping innocent citizens for ransom, and they justify their atrocities under the pretext of Biafra. Let us be clear—this has nothing to do with any liberation movement. Criminality has taken on a life of its own. These people have tasted blood, and now, money is their motivation.”
The governor expressed doubt that the release of the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, would end the crisis, as the criminals appear to have severed ties with the original agitation.
“Kanu and IPOB have repeatedly dissociated themselves from these criminals,” Soludo explained. “Even if Nnamdi Kanu is released today, I’m not sure they would listen to him because what they now pursue is wealth, not liberation. They have become enemies of the people they claim to protect. Who are they fighting for when they kidnap and kill their own people?”
Soludo further decried the complicity of some communities in shielding these criminals, adding that insecurity in the region was sustained because some locals viewed security agencies as adversaries and the criminals as liberators.
“Our people know these criminals. They are our brothers, cousins, and neighbors,” he said. “It’s unfortunate that in some communities, people contribute food to sustain these criminals hiding in the forests. How do you fight insecurity when people see criminals as heroes and the police as the enemy?”
The governor announced the plan to launch ‘Operation Udo Ga Chi’ (Operation Peace Shall Reign), a state-wide security initiative scheduled to commence after January 25.
The operation, Soludo said, would deploy 163 branded vehicles for stop-and-search activities and integrate advanced surveillance technology to track criminals and secure forests.
“We are intensifying our security measures with both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches. We have trained forest guards to work with vigilantes and LG authorities to reclaim our forests. I call on these criminals to embrace our amnesty window, which remains open until the end of February,” Soludo added.
Calling for collective action, Soludo urged religious leaders, traditional rulers, and residents to take ownership of their communities and cooperate with security agencies.
“Insecurity is a monster that must be confronted collectively,” the governor emphasized. “If you see something, say something. Anambra will no longer be a haven for criminals masquerading as freedom fighters.”
He expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and security agencies for their support, reiterating his administration’s resolve to rid the state of criminal elements and ensure lasting peace and security.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, an accomplished international development expert, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), News360 Nigeria reports.
The announcement, made on Tuesday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, highlighted Garba’s remarkable achievements in the education sector.
Aisha Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, brings over 24 years of experience in leading transformative education initiatives across various countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Somalia, Kenya, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
“With over 15 years of hands-on experience at the World Bank, Garba has consistently led end-to-end design and management of education programmes and reforms, from conceptualisation to completion and impact assessment.
“Apart from being actively interested in and involved in human development issues, the development specialist will share her rich network with governments, development partners, and communities, as well as the skills she acquired working in fragile, conflict, and violent settings to deliver sustainable solutions in basic education”, the statement read.
Read the full statement below:
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, an international development specialist, as the Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education (UBEC).
“Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, brings more than twenty-four years of experience driving impactful programmes in education for human and economic development, working in Nigeria, Ghana, Somalia, Kenya, the USA, and the United Kingdom.
“With over 15 years of hands-on experience at the World Bank, Garba has consistently led end-to-end design and management of education programmes and reforms, from conceptualisation to completion and impact assessment.
“Apart from being actively interested in and involved in human development issues, the development specialist will share her rich network with governments, development partners, and communities, as well as the skills she acquired working in fragile, conflict, and violent settings to deliver sustainable solutions in basic education.
“Garba had previously worked on the team that met the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) targets in Nigeria and consulted for the World Bank, Department for International Development, BOND-UK, Regent Foundation, and Muslim Aid Organization.
“She is an alumna of Petra American University in Jordan, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts combined degree in English and Computer Studies in 2000. She later got a Master’s in International Development at the University of Birmingham in the UK in 2007.
“The President expects the new Executive Secretary of UBEC to drive the renewed hope and vision of providing and supporting quality education and ensuring that Nigerian children become globally competitive.”
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member deployed to Kebbi State, Tayachibiyacha Ebal, has tragically passed away after collapsing at the Dakin Gari Orientation Camp, News360 Nigeria reports.
Reports indicate that Ebal suddenly slumped and was immediately rushed to the camp clinic for urgent medical attention.
She was later transferred to the Federal Medical Centre in Birnin-Kebbi for advanced treatment. Despite efforts by medical professionals to revive her, she was pronounced dead.
The Kebbi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Alhaji Muhammad Fingila, confirmed the incident to journalists in Birnin-Kebbi.
He described the event as unfortunate and expressed condolences to the deceased's family on behalf of the state government.
He also revealed that her remains had been sent to her home state, Adamawa, for burial.
Efforts to obtain a statement from the Kebbi State NYSC office were unsuccessful, as their spokesperson, Mrs. Hadiza, did not respond to calls or messages.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a 2025 budget expenditure of N47.96 trillion, reflecting a 36.8% rise compared to the 2024 budget, News360 Nigeria reports.
This decision was reached during the Council’s final meeting of 2024, held on Monday at the State House, Abuja.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu highlighted the key economic parameters underpinning the 2025 budget framework. These include an oil price benchmark of $75 per barrel, a daily oil production estimate of 2.06 million barrels, and an exchange rate projection of N1,400 to the dollar.
The proposed revenue for the year is set at N34.82 trillion, leaving a budget deficit of N13.13 trillion, equivalent to 3.89% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Bagudu noted that the budget incorporates amendments recommended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as presented by the Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu.
“Today, the Federal Executive Council approved the budget proposals for 2025 with amendments which Mr president directed following a presentation to the Federal Executive Council led by the Director General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu.
“The 2025 framework is based on oil price benchmark of $75 per barrel. Oil production of 2.06 million barrels per day. Exchange rate of one 1400 naira (to the dollar).
“All these are already included in the medium term expenditure framework which we have presented here, which have also been approved by the National Assembly.
“So the total projected revenue for 2025 stands at N34.82tn out of which the expenditure is projected at N47.96tn which is an increase of 36.8% from the 2024 estimate. The deficit for 2025 is projected at N13.13tn representing 3.89% of GDP”, Bagudu said.
Meanwhile, the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly by President Tinubu might not hold on tomorrow (Tuesday).
Reacting to a question after the Council meeting the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed that discussions were ongoing that might lead to the postponement of the budget presentation to Wednesday.
The Minister, who noted that the discussions were yet to be concluded, however said the possibility is there that the budget will be presented to the National Assembly on Wednesday instead of the Tuesday earlier announced by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
Akpabio, had, during plenary, last week announced that President Tinubu will present the 2025 budget on Tuesday
The Federal Government has announced the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University in honor of Nigeria's former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, who recently marked his 90th birthday, News360 Nigeria reports.
The decision was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing at the State House on Monday.
The announcement followed a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Idris stated that the proposal to officially change the university's name would be forwarded to the National Assembly for formal approval.
The renaming recognizes General Gowon’s contributions to Nigeria's unity and development, reflecting the government's commitment to honoring national icons.
The Supreme Court, on Monday, dismissed a suit seeking to sack President Bola Tinubu from office, News360 Nigeria reports.
The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel of justices, awarded a fine of N5 million against the plaintiff, Chief Ambrose Owuru, who was the presidential candidate of the Hope Democratic Party, HDP, in the 2019 general election.
The panel, which was led by Justice Uwani Musa Abba-Aji, warned the Registry of the Supreme Court not to accept any frivolous originating summons from the plaintiff again.
In the legal action he filed directly at the apex court, Owuru, among other claims, alleged that President Tinubu is an active agent of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States of America (USA), a position he argued makes him unfit to occupy the presidential seat.
The plaintiff equally urged the apex court to disqualify Tinubu on the account that he had earlier forfeited the sum of $460,000 to the government of the USA in a drug-related case.
He specifically prayed the Supreme Court to invoke section 157 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, and oust Tinubu from office for being under the control of foreign authorities.
Besides, Owuru, whose political party, HDP, had since been de-registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in his suit marked SC/CV/667/2023, joined ex-President Muhammadu Buhari as a defendant in the matter.
According to the British-trained lawyer who was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1982, ex-President Buhari’s tenure was illegal.
Owuru alleged that though he was the valid winner of the 2019 presidential poll, Buhari hijacked his mandate and piloted affairs of the country for eight years.
He claimed that a suit he earlier lodged before the apex court to kick Buhari out of office was technically jettisoned by the court due to a mix-up in the hearing dates.
Consequently, he argued that upon the disqualification of Tinubu for being unfit to hold the top job, the apex court should pronounce him as president and order his immediate inauguration to enable him to reclaim his usurped mandate.
Aside from President Tinubu and Buhari, other defendants in the suit are the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Meantime, when the matter was called up for hearing on Monday, the plaintiff, who wore his lawyer’s wig and gown, rose to argue his case by himself.
He was, however, ordered by the panel to step out of the bar and also remove his wig and gown before he could be allowed to address the court.
After he had complied with the orders, the justices queried the plaintiff on why he re-filed such a frivolous suit that had been dismissed three times.
The plaintiff’s attempt to convince the court to grant his prayers failed as the head of the panel lambasted him for conducting himself in a way she said was unbecoming of a lawyer that has spent over 40 years in the legal profession.
Besides the N5m fine, the panel threatened to forward Owuru’s name to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, LPDC, for appropriate sanctions.
It will be recalled that the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal had on May 25, 2023, also imposed a N40 million fine against the plaintiff for filing a “frivolous” suit to stop Tinubu from being sworn in as president.
Owuru had also attempted to stop ex-President Buhari’s swearing-in.
He claimed that INEC assisted President Buhari to manipulate the outcome of the 2019 presidential election.
He contended that though the election was originally fixed for February 16, 2019, the INEC, about five hours to the commencement of the poll, announced a postponement and later held the electoral exercise on February 23, 2019.
Owuru claimed that prior to the postponement, he had emerged as the winner of a referendum he said was conducted and monitored by both foreign and local organisations.
He told the court that he had, at the end of the said referendum, garnered over 50 million votes, which he said was far and above the number of votes that other candidates that contested the presidential election, including Buhari, secured.
Owuru argued that the petition he lodged against Buhari after the election was not adjudicated upon by the Supreme Court as required by law.
He claimed that his petition was unjustly dismissed by the apex court following his absence, which was occasioned by a discrepancy in the hearing date that was served to him.
He, therefore, urged the high court to validate his case by removing Buhari and declaring him the president.
He further applied for an order to compel President Buhari to refund all monies he “illegally” collected as salaries, emoluments, and security votes.
More so, the plaintiff prayed the court to halt the 2023 presidential election and order his immediate swearing-in as president for a four-year tenure of office.
Following the dismissal of his case and the conduct of the presidential election on February 25, Owuru approached the appellate court to stop the swearing-in of the then President-elect, Tinubu, a prayer the court refused.
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the British Conservative Party, has reignited controversy by sharing her unfavorable experiences with the Nigerian police during a recent interview, News360 Nigeria reports.
Badenoch, known for her previous contentious remarks about Nigeria, made the comments while speaking with The Free Press.
During the interview, which began trending on Saturday, Badenoch was asked whether she trusted the British police. In response, she compared her experiences with the Nigerian police, describing them as negative.
Responding to the question, Badenoch said: “I do. My experience with the police in Nigeria was very negative, and coming to the UK, my first experience with the police was very positive. The police in Nigeria would rob us.
“I remember the police stealing my brother’s shoes and his watch. It’s a very poor country, so people do all sorts of things.”
Nze Fidelis Chukwu, from Imo State, has been named the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, News360 Nigeria reports.
His appointment was announced in a communique issued after the Imeobi and General Assembly meeting of the socio-cultural group, held on Saturday in Enugu. The communique was signed by the Secretary-General, Ambassador Okey Emuchay.
Chukwu’s tenure, however, will be brief, lasting only 27 days to complete the Imo State presidency’s slot, which is set to conclude on January 10, 2025.
His emergence follows a series of leadership challenges faced by Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The death of Prof. George Obiozor in 2022 created a vacuum that led to the swearing-in of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu under a doctrine of necessity on April 30, 2023. Sadly, Iwuanyanwu passed away on July 25, 2024, and was laid to rest on November 1.
Emuchay said, “In line with the doctrine of necessity, the Imo Chapter of Ohanaeze, led by Mr. C. J. Ihemedu, presented Chukwu to the Imeobi Ohanaeze to exhaust the balance of the four-year tenure allotted to Imo.”
He said the motion for the adoption of Chukwu was moved by Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, Chairman of the Imo Council of Elders, and seconded by Chief Simon Okeke.
“In line with the doctrine of necessity, the Imeobi adopted the nomination of Chukwu as President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, and the motion was unanimously adopted through a voice vote by the Imeobi Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
‘The State Presidents of Ohanaeze Ndigbo of Abia, Anambra, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Rivers expressed delight over the nomination of Chukwu as the new President-General until January 10, 2025,” Emuchay added.
He further stated that Chukwu was sworn in as the president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide by the national legal adviser, Mr Joseph Ojobu, and the assistant legal adviser, Dr Peter Aneke.
He said the Southeast Governors’ Forum, represented by Gov. Peter Mbah, charged the new President-General to ensure that the forthcoming Ohanaeze election should be both transparent and credible.
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