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PUBLIC APOLOGY AND FULL RETRACTION

My name is Ejike Ofoegbu Experience, the owner and publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and INews.

I wish to offer my deepest and most sincere apology to Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, his family, and the general public.

I publicly admit that the stories I published concerning Governor Soludo and his son were completely fake, false, fabricated, and untrue. They did not come from Governor Soludo, his son, his family, or any official representative. They were not based on any verified facts or credible source, and they should never have been presented as news.

The false posts I published included:

* “Breaking News: ‘I will arrest anyone who calls Ozo my son. He is not my son. I disowned him years ago, and he is no longer a member of the Soludo family.’”
* “Just In: I Don’t Take Advice From My Father. He Was a Drunkard Who Beat My Mom When I Was Young. His Treatment of My Mother Made Me Decide Never to Take Advice From Him — ‘Soludo’s Son’ Speaks Out.”
* “Breaking News: ‘I ordered Ozo from Temu. He is Chinese-made, not my son. Even at the hospital when he was born, I asked the doctor, ‘I hope you didn’t accidentally exchange my real son.’ Ozo is from Temu,’ Soludo jokingly told reporters.”
* “Breaking News: ‘They should organize a drinking competition between my father and Wike. I just want to see something. I’m willing to bet my life that my father would win. People don’t understand his drinking capacity.’ — Ozo.”

I state clearly and without reservation that every one of the statements above was fake. They should not be regarded as factual reports or genuine quotations. I take full responsibility for publishing them.

I also wish to acknowledge that the false posts listed above were not the only fabricated stories I published about Governor Soludo. Among other posts on Igbo Times Magazine and INews, I also published false and misleading stories involving Governor Soludo and Mr. Peter Obi, including claims that Mr. Peter Obi would defeat Governor Soludo in an election. Those stories were also completely false, were not based on any verified facts, and should never have been published.

I sincerely admit that I published such stories in pursuit of online traffic, audience engagement, and financial gain. I now realize that no amount of money or online attention can justify spreading false information or damaging another person’s reputation. I deeply regret my actions and accept full responsibility for everything I published.

I deeply regret the embarrassment, reputational harm, and misunderstanding these fabricated stories may have caused to Governor Soludo, his family, his associates, and members of the public.

To Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, I respectfully and humbly ask for your forgiveness. I sincerely apologize for my actions and for publishing information that was false.

I also apologize to the people of Anambra State, readers of Igbo Times Magazine and INews, and everyone who may have seen or shared these false publications. I am committed to correcting this mistake and ensuring that such an incident does not happen again.

This statement serves as my full and unconditional retraction of those publications. They were false, fabricated, and should be disregarded in their entirety.

Once again, I sincerely ask Governor Soludo, his family, and the general public to forgive me.

Signed

Ejike Ofoegbu Experience
Owner & Publisher, Igbo Times Magazine and INews

This is your typical Obidient liar and slanderer at work.

This notorious Igbo Times has been flagged as a click bait site but that hasn't stopped the hate filled viewers that subscribe to it's Social media handles especially Facebook .

Igbo Times Magazine is an online blog and social media channel known for consistently publishing fabricated news, propaganda, and clickbait.

It's not enough that those behind this sleazy click bait site tender and apology as they have been flagged a site that constantly propagates fake news , outright fabricated lies and slander but are also affiliated to pro Biafran terrorists and spread their propaganda .

It's not an obscure site as it has a well established following on Facebook where it's page has over 260k likes.

As I said, a simple apology will not do as the author of that piece knew very well that he published a totally fabricated article with the intent to cause damage and harm to Governor Solodu and his family .

This is not a one of things either as the publication was at the forefront dishing all manner of lies and misinformation during the Presidential Elections Tribunal by claiming Tinubu has ordered the tribunal to stop seating.

Their atrocious publications are well documented as can be seen with this article dedicated to exposing the site as a serial clickbait site and major peddler of misinformation.

https://dubawa.org/igbo-times-magazine-an-old-scheme-to-misinform-social-media-users/

Ofoegbu Ejike (popularly known online as "King Ejiblinks" or "Ejike Ofoegbu Experience" is a Nigerian social media influencer and the publisher of Igbo Times Magazine.

He has gained widespread notoriety as a central figure in the creation and distribution of viral fake news, political propaganda, and regional disinformation.

Digital Operations & Tactics
The Platforms: Operating across Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), he directs traffic to hyper-partisan blog sites like igbotimesmagazine and ejiblinks.xyz.

The Disinformation:
Independent verification watchdogs—including Dubawa and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID)—unmasked him in an investigative report as the administrator behind highly coordinated internet disinformation campaigns.

Targeted Targets:
His fabrications frequently feature manufactured quotes or heavily manipulated scandals targeting high-profile political figures. Notable targets include President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

July 2026 Public Apology and Legal Backlash

Following legal pressure and a targeted crackdown by security agencies on online actors fabricating political news, Ofoegbu posted a highly publicized video confession and retraction on social media.In his signed statement, he offered an unconditional public apology to Governor Charles Soludo, his family, and the general public for his prolonged barrage of malicious, manufactured stories. He admitted to publishing falsehoods, retracted his previous claims entirely, and pledged to raise money to publish the retraction in national print dailies to avoid civil and criminal prosecution.

FSBoperator:
This notorious Igbo Times has been flagged as a click bait site but that hasn't stopped the hate filled viewers that subscribe to it's Social media handles especially Facebook .

Igbo Times Magazine is an online blog and social media channel known for consistently publishing fabricated news, propaganda, and clickbait.

It's not enough that those behind this sleazy click bait site tender and apology as they have been flagged a site that constantly propagates fake news , outright fabricated lies and slander but are also affiliated to pro Biafran terrorists and spread their propaganda .

It's not an obscure site as it has a well established following on Facebook where it's page has over 260k likes.

As I said, a simple apology will not do as the author of that piece knew very well that he published a totally fabricated article with the intent to cause damage and harm to Governor Solodu and his family .

This is not a one of things either as the publication was at the forefront dishing all manner of lies and misinformation during the Presidential Elections Tribunal by claiming Tinubu has ordered the tribunal to stop seating.

Their atrocious publications are well documented as can be seen with this article dedicated to exposing the site as a serial clickbait site and major peddler of misinformation.

https://dubawa.org/igbo-times-magazine-an-old-scheme-to-misinform-social-media-users/

and in conclusion

Here are a few examples of these guys lunacy :

BREAKING NEWS: King Harald V of Norway Set to Make Historic First Visit to Nigeria, Offers $100 Billion Rare Earth Partnership and Rhodium Deal in Personal Bid to Secure Nnamdi Kanu’s Release


King Harald V of Norway is reportedly preparing for his first-ever official visit to Nigeria after proposing a 10-year rare earth minerals partnership, including rhodium—one of the rarest and most valuable precious metals on Earth—alongside a $100 billion economic package, in a personal appeal for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.

According to the report, the Norwegian monarch described Nnamdi Kanu as a man whose determination and commitment to his cause are “worth more than all the material wealth the Earth can offer.”

“I never imagined that Africa would capture my attention in this way until I learned about Nnamdi Kanu. I do not simply see a man—I see the hopes of millions. I see a leader driven by conviction and sacrifice. History remembers those who stand for what they believe, and I want to witness that history unfold with my own eyes,” the statement attributed to King Harald V reads.

The report further claims that the King’s planned visit to Nigeria would mark the first time a reigning Norwegian monarch has traveled to the country, drawing global attention and intense diplomatic interest.

https://igbotimesmagazine.space/breaking-news-king-harald-v-of-norway-set-to-make-historic-first-visit-to-nigeria-offers-100-billion-rare-earth-partnership-and-rhodium-deal-in-personal-bid-to-secure-nnamdi-kanus-rel/

He was also the one who falsely claimed that one of the Supreme court judges that affirmed Tinubu winning the 2023 elections had gone blind.

That fake news got traction here and attracted the usual obidient mob crowd as they jubilated over what was pure fake news.

Here is a link to a fake article he posted on his website claiming Solodu had publicly denounced and rejected his son.

https://igbotimesmagazine.space/breaking-news-i-will-arrest-anyone-who-calls-ozo-my-son-he-is-not-my-son-i-disowned-him-years-ago-and-he-is-no-longer-a-member-of-the-soludo-family/

Just scroll through his website and Yiu will see you are dealing with a lunatic.

This Ejike of a man should be in jail for a long time so others can learn lessons.

voortrekker966:
This Ejike of a man should be in jail for a long time so others can learn lessons.

Obidients will disagree. He's representing them well. Dishing out fake news and propaganda.

Delightnews:
PUBLIC APOLOGY AND FULL RETRACTION

My name is Ejike Ofoegbu Experience, the owner and publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and INews.

I wish to offer my deepest and most sincere apology to Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, his family, and the general public.

I publicly admit that the stories I published concerning Governor Soludo and his son were completely fake, false, fabricated, and untrue. They did not come from Governor Soludo, his son, his family, or any official representative. They were not based on any verified facts or credible source, and they should never have been presented as news.

The false posts I published included:

* “Breaking News: ‘I will arrest anyone who calls Ozo my son. He is not my son. I disowned him years ago, and he is no longer a member of the Soludo family.’”
* “Just In: I Don’t Take Advice From My Father. He Was a Drunkard Who Beat My Mom When I Was Young. His Treatment of My Mother Made Me Decide Never to Take Advice From Him — ‘Soludo’s Son’ Speaks Out.”
* “Breaking News: ‘I ordered Ozo from Temu. He is Chinese-made, not my son. Even at the hospital when he was born, I asked the doctor, ‘I hope you didn’t accidentally exchange my real son.’ Ozo is from Temu,’ Soludo jokingly told reporters.”
* “Breaking News: ‘They should organize a drinking competition between my father and Wike. I just want to see something. I’m willing to bet my life that my father would win. People don’t understand his drinking capacity.’ — Ozo.”

I state clearly and without reservation that every one of the statements above was fake. They should not be regarded as factual reports or genuine quotations. I take full responsibility for publishing them.

I also wish to acknowledge that the false posts listed above were not the only fabricated stories I published about Governor Soludo. Among other posts on Igbo Times Magazine and INews, I also published false and misleading stories involving Governor Soludo and Mr. Peter Obi, including claims that Mr. Peter Obi would defeat Governor Soludo in an election. Those stories were also completely false, were not based on any verified facts, and should never have been published.

I sincerely admit that I published such stories in pursuit of online traffic, audience engagement, and financial gain. I now realize that no amount of money or online attention can justify spreading false information or damaging another person’s reputation. I deeply regret my actions and accept full responsibility for everything I published.

I deeply regret the embarrassment, reputational harm, and misunderstanding these fabricated stories may have caused to Governor Soludo, his family, his associates, and members of the public.

To Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, I respectfully and humbly ask for your forgiveness. I sincerely apologize for my actions and for publishing information that was false.

I also apologize to the people of Anambra State, readers of Igbo Times Magazine and INews, and everyone who may have seen or shared these false publications. I am committed to correcting this mistake and ensuring that such an incident does not happen again.

This statement serves as my full and unconditional retraction of those publications. They were false, fabricated, and should be disregarded in their entirety.

Once again, I sincerely ask Governor Soludo, his family, and the general public to forgive me.w

Signed

Ejike Ofoegbu Experience
Owner & Publisher, Igbo Times Magazine and INews

You also deserve to spend some time behind bars

Why post fake news about someone in the first place?

Imagine. Where did you get the story to start with

That's one of the things I hate, apologizing on something you did deliberate