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A REBUTTAL: DEFENDING THE INTEGRITY OF EZE ARO AND SOUTHERN NIGERIA TRADITIONAL RULERS COUNCIL

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It is both unfortunate and disingenuous to witness the dissemination of some misleading and inflammatory narratives being aimed at His Eminence, Dr. Eberechukwu Oji, the Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom, and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), following a Pan-Nigeria traditional rulers conference held recently in Abuja for a health programme convened by the Federal Ministry of Health, supported by the World Bank, and attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. To frame the innocuous, health programme-focused Abuja event as politically motivated and the Eze Aro as bringing “shame” to the Igbo nation is not only factually incorrect, but also a disservice to national unity, the Eze Aro’s unblemished pedigree, and the legacy of Pan-Igbo and Pan-Southern cooperation that our forefathers envisioned. We must uphold the truth with facts, not narratives of ignorance and sentiment. First, let it be noted that the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council was founded on a structur...
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Anambra International Market developers, -The Bukham Group visits Gov Soludo

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By Chuks Collins,  The Management of Bukham Group Ltd, developers of the Anambra International Market, Oba led by the Group Executive Chairman, Alhaji Bukar Hassan; the MD -Mr Michael Egbule; and the Public Relations Manager -Chuks Collins during a courtesy call on Gov Chukwuma Soludo in his office. They came to update the Governor on the works so far going on in the market project. From all indication the governor was highly pleased. He therefore urged them to speed up pace of work and to brief him regularly.  He assured them of his assistance in whatever area they may need in order to complete the, project on schedule. Solution is truly here.
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INHUMAN FACE IN ENUGU! ₦406 BILLION IGR Hailed as ‘Victory’ While Helpless Pensioners Suffer in Silence

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  There is growing public disquiet in Enugu State as concerns mount over the welfare of pensioners and families awaiting gratuities, even as the administration of His Excellency Dr Peter Mbah continues to highlight impressive internally generated revenue (IGR) figures. At the center of the debate is the government’s celebrated ₦406 billion IGR milestone, hailed by officials as evidence of fiscal discipline and economic expansion. However, critics argue that the true test of governance lies not in headline revenue numbers, but in the lived realities of citizens, particularly retirees who devoted decades of service to the State. Multiple complaints from affected families who spoke to Fanatic Patriots Magazine suggest that accessing gratuities and pension entitlements has become a prolonged and exhausting ordeal. According to accounts shared with our newsroom, pensioners and next-of-kin have been subjected to repeated verification exercises, sometimes described as “verification upon v...
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Fanatic Patriots Issue 48-Hour Notice To ADC Pub Secretary, Demanding Evidence or Retraction Over Enugu Fundraising Allegations

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  ENUGU, NIGERIA – The civic advocacy group, Fanatic Patriots, has issued a formal 48-hour notice to Mr. David C. Ani, Publicity Secretary of the Enugu State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), demanding verifiable evidence to support allegations of fraudulent fundraising made against prominent public figures, Prof. Barth Nnaji and Dr. John Nwokeabia -  or an immediate public retraction and apology. The group described the published notice dated February 17, 2026, as “serious, reputationally damaging, and unsupported by publicly available evidence.” Fanatic Patriots stated: “Within 48 hours of this publication, Mr. Ani must provide concrete and verifiable proof substantiating the allegations made against Professor Barth Nnaji and Dr. John Nwokeabia. Failing this, a formal retraction and apology must be issued through the same public channels used to circulate the initial notice.” The group further indicated that failure to comply may compel us to pursue appropria...
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POLITICAL TRAJECTORY: WHY 4 + 4 IS NOT 8—THE FALLACY OF AUTOMATIC SUCCESSION

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By  Martins Chiedozie Ugwu  Johnmartinsworldonline@gmail.com  _"Power is not a family heirloom to be handed down by the clock; it is a temporary lease granted by the people. The only currency recognized for its renewal is the sweat of fulfilled promises. To treat a second term as a mathematical certainty is to transform democracy into a polite form of tyranny."_ ​In recent months, supporters of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah have popularized a resounding political chant: “4 + 4 is 8.” This slogan is delivered with an air of inevitability, as though a second term is a natural extension of the first and democracy operates on autopilot once an election is won. This narrative is a frontal assault on the foundation of democratic accountability.  In a true Republic, 4 + 4 is not 8; it is a rigorous audit where the second term is earned only if the first four years are fully justified by measurable progress. ​The "Political Turn Taking" philosophy, fueled by ethnic sentiment...
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Anambra APC LG Congress holds tomorrow, as Screening Committee brainstorms with Stakeholders

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 By Chuks Collins, Awka  Feb 20,2026 A joint meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) set up by the party's National Working Committee (NWC) led by Hon. Solomon Golley has held a closed-door meeting with all the relevant arms and groups in the party in Awka. Congress and Screening These include the Local Harmonization Committee set up by the Anambra state chapter and the party Stakeholders on Wednesday 18th of February, 2026 to deliberate on the ongoing APC Ward, Council and State congresses in the state. Addressing the meeting, the Anambra State chairman of the party, Chief Basil Ejidike welcomed and assured them that the members of the party are committed to a peaceful conduct of the congresses.  He thanked Gov Hope Uzodimma of Imo state for defraying the almost three hundred million naira it cost to procure the forms. Senator Emma Anosike, a member of the state's Harmonization Committee who also stood in for Senator Uche Ekwunife, the chair person of the committe...
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2027: Anambra APC endorses Tinubu's reelection bid

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By Chuks Collins, Awka  Feb 18, 2026 ... kicks off Ward Congress President Bola Tinubu has received an overwhelming backing for his 2027 reelection bid from the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). President Tinubu's endorsement came on the heels of the call ex-Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial zone, Emma Obiajulu Anosikefor at a well-attended Stakeholders interactive meeting of the party held at the State Secretariat in Awka. The meeting stretched deep into a second session in the night. The party reiterated that the president's anticipated reelection will strengthen the national economy, party unity and rebuilding its political structures.  ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came vide the meeting held on Tuesday that dovetailed into the wee hours of Wednesday, February 18, 2026 morning. The meeting enabled the party to tidy up the harmonization of issues ahead of the state's Ward, Council and State Congresses which ki...
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IPOB Disowns Ihiala, Orsuihiteukwa gunmen, blame FG, States' inactivity

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 By Clems Iheme, and C. Collins who was in Orsuihiteukwa   .... youths cry out, seek flush out  Feb 13, 2026 A new and shocking twist has been added to the pervading insecurity rocking two Anambra and Imo States neighbouring communities. The Lilu community in Ihiala Council of Anambra State and Orsuihiteukwa communiy in Orsu Council of Imo State have been held down and their economic life wrecked by intense insecurity in the past six years. The gunmen, before now had been posturing and passing off that they were members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) or the Biafra Security Network (BSN). But the IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful in a Press Statement yesterday denied that these murderous group has anything to do with IPOB. Comrade Powerful in response to media inquiry on their involvement in the prolonged insecurities in Lilu and her neighbour of Orsuihiteukwa in Imo State noted that, "IPOB has been consistent in saying that we are not involved in the insecurit...
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Police nab hotel owner, recover gun, drugs on premises

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By Chuks Collins, Awka  Feb 12,2026 Police in Anambra State have arrested three men in connection with unlawful possession of firearms and some hard drugs. The suspects include 39-year old Mr Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, 26 year old Mr Abdullahi Shaibu and 18 year old Mr Obah Chima for unlawful possession of a firearm and involvement in illicit drug activities at Uke, Idemili North Council area of the State. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), SP Ikenga Tochukwu, Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad acting on credible information in the late hours of February 9, 2026 stormed a motel located in Uke where the criminals were arrested.  The statement disclosed that "during a search, one Jojef pump action gun with breach number 21SA-0724, loaded with three live cartridges was recovered at the scene.  "Also, Mr Ifeanyi confessed to the crime as investigations led to the arrest of the other two suspects and the recovery of substances suspected to ...
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GRASSROOTS HEAVYWEIGHTS STORM NWOKEABIA’S RESIDENCE IN STRATEGIC SHOW OF SUPPORT

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The political atmosphere in Enugu State intensified on February 11, 2026, as the residence of Dr. John Nwokeabia became the epicenter of a remarkable grassroots convergence. What was initially described as a “friendly visit” by leaders from Udi and Ezeagu Local Government Areas, comprising Obidient youth mobilizers and former Labour Party grassroots influencers, quickly evolved into a formidable political assembly. The gathering signaled more than solidarity; it pointed to a strategic realignment in Enugu West as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) consolidates its structure ahead of 2027. The event witnessed an unprecedented turnout of ADC grassroots stakeholders across Enugu West. Notably, more than five key influencers from every political ward in the constituency were present — a powerful demonstration of organizational discipline, coordination, and expanding political momentum. The convergence reflected not mere enthusiasm, but structure, the kind that determines electoral outco...
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