INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4122,1,'2022-10-06 15:35:53','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4123\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG-20221006-WA0086-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\nBy Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu\n\nThe Justice Development and P\n\nAaeace Caritas, JDPC, Awka Diocese, has stressed the need for quality and people oriented legislative representation.<!--more-->\n\nAddressing newsmen in Awka, the Executive Director, JDPC, Awka Diocese, Rev F, Levi Ukor called for a rethink over what he called poor Legislative representation in Anambra State.\n\nThe Presss briefing, according to Fr Ukor, was in line with the mandate of their community development project tagged Community Legislative Interactive Platform-CLIP which, he said was funded by Catholic Agency for Oversea Development CAFOD and supported by Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria CCFN.\n\n\'Over the past four years, JDPC Awka has been at the fore front of promoting effective relationship between the legislators and the community members in order to ensure quality representation and impactful policies that will deepen good governance among the citizens.\n\n\'As a result of this, we have carried out series of town hall meetings, advocacies and interventions to ensure that the legislators pay proper attention to their constituencies and address their needs in line with the many promises they made to them during the campaigns of 2019 elections.\n\n\'Campaigns are here again and as usual the politicians will come again with theyr promises. In the spirit of the CLIP project that focuses on the legislators, I implore you to see this season as another opportunity to take another look at the qualities of the candidates parading themselves to represent your Constituency in the next dispensation.\n\n\'For those who were there before, going for another term, it is time to develop the courage to ask them of their score cards, have they fulfilled their promises, have they moved motions that have transformed your life and made things easy for your communities , these and other questions you should have at the back of your minds as you make your choice.\n\n\'As for those who are running for the first time, can you trust them with your votes, what are their track records. How do you perceive them, what are their sources of livelihood and many more,\' he queried\n\nThe Executive Director said that recently JDPC Awka CLIP team gave out 12 suggestion boxes and banners to be positioned in various public places in communities, noting that it was to ensure that the community members take advantage of the boxes to express their thoughts about quality representation by their legislators.\n\n\'This time you can approach your candidates with those demands that can bring development to your communities face to face.\n\n\'Furthermore, as part of the mandate of the CLIP project, JDPC Awka CLIP team conducted a sample poll to find out how many of the legislators have Constituency offices, we can proudly say that as at 2019, out of 12 of them just about 3 had Constituency offices, but with the intensified efforts of the CLIP project team the other 12 now have, making it 12 over 12. But also note that presently Awka Diocese has 9 constituencies with the creation of Ekwulobia Diocese from Awka Diocese.\n\nIn view of this achievement, it is your responsibility to make sure you follow up with your legislators not to convert these Constituency offices into campaign Offices. We thank God for the amendment of the electoral act and the introduction of BVAS, a machine that has been created to produce a free , fair credible election.\n\n\'This is not the time for engaging in vote buying and snatching of ballot papers, it is a time for you to make good use of your conscience, participate fully in the electoral process and wait for the votes to be counted.\n\n\'Furthermore, as the campaigns begins , look out for the manifestoes and work plans of the candidates and ensure you scrutinize them critically to know how sincere they are . Don\'t just focus on the monetary benefits of the campaign but be wise.\n\nFr Ukor thanked the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor for his unflinching support through out this CLIP project and also appreciated all the JDPC members and volunteers and to remind them that they had a very important role to play in the forthcoming election, noting that JDPC in Nigeria has a mandate to observe the elections and that they would continue to help the people develop capacity in that regard..','Poor Legislative Representation Worries JDPC Awka Diocese','','draft','open','open','','','','','2022-10-06 15:35:53','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4122',0,'post','',0),(4123,1,'2022-10-06 15:33:09','2022-10-06 15:33:09','','IMG-20221006-WA0086','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221006-wa0086','','','2022-10-06 15:33:09','2022-10-06 15:33:09','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG-20221006-WA0086.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4125,1,'2022-10-08 11:40:37','2022-10-08 11:40:37','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4127\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG-20221008-WA0040-251x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" />The Anambra State Chapter of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour has condemned the flogging to death of a 4 year old girl, Ifechukwu Udeogu by a 37 year old woman, Chinelo Udeogu.\nEarlier this week, the state woke to the news of the killing of the young child by the suspect after she inflicted grievous bodily injuries on her.<!--more-->\nSources said the suspect carried out the action in a feat of anger, and that when she discovered that the baby had died, she allegedly put her in a bag and dumped her in a bush.\nVideo circulating online showed the woman being apprehended by some residents of Amikwo- Awka, where she dumped the baby in a nearby bush.\nIt was gathered that the death of the young baby was discovered on 5th October, 2022, when the suspect was arrested by NAPTIP operatives in a Primary School in Awka, where she had earlier enrolled the victim and had gone to collect back the school fees she paid for the deceased victim.\nWhile being questioned on the whereabout of the deceased victim, she disclosed that the victim who she claimed was her granddaughter, had died and she dumped her remains in the bush around Hezekiah Dike Crescent Awka.\nReacting to the development, the Anambra State Coordinator of NACTAL, Eucharia Onyemaobi regretted that cases of child trafficking, abuse, labour, assault and exploitation is on the increase in the society today, resulting sometimes in death.\nShe expressed worry that the crime is committed by full-blown adults who should know better, that children are the future of the society and should be handled with care.\n“The death of a child is just so regrettable and we totally condemn the inhuman acts ranging from grievous bodily harm, resulting in the death of this child.\n“Sadly, this is an indication that children below 5years suffer the most violence.\n“Child maltreatment is a global problem with serious life-long consequences.\n“Most children who suffer this problem end up never remaining the same with the accompanying psychological effects that they live with for the rest of their lives.\n“It is unfortunate that this incident in Anambra resulted in death and we condemn it in its entirety,” she said.\nThe Anambra NACTAL boss reminded the general public, citizens, schools and other stakeholders in child management that they have an obligation to see something and say something, to raise alarm when the see warning signs of violence against children.\nAccording to her, the culture of silence in the face of such evil is a major factor driving its increase in the society.\nOnyemaobi commended the efforts of the Anambra Commissioner for Women Affairs Women and Social Welfare Commissioner, Mrs Ify Obinabo for her interventions in arresting cases of child labour, abuse and trafficking in the state, as well as the contributions of security agencies and other line agencies towards ending the anomaly.\nShe said; “NACTAL is seriously concerned about the levels of violence and abuse children face.\n“Therefore, we will continue to call on the government, for the reinforcements of the child right act, calling communities, schools, agencies, NGOs and other civil societies to brace up because eventually it takes a village to raise a child.\n“Also, there\'s a strong need for government to strengthen its relationship with relevant agencies, civil societies and NGOs that are in the field of child trafficking and abuse. This will help ameliorate the menace.”\nThe NACTAL called on the Anambra state government, the commissioner for justice, and other relevant authorities, to make sure that the victim, whose life was snuffed out, gets the justice she deserves.</p>','Anambra NACTAL Urges Prosecution of Woman Who Flogged Four-year Old To Death, Condemns Act','','publish','closed','closed','','anambra-nactal-urges-prosecution-of-woman-who-flogged-four-year-old-to-death-condemns-act','','','2022-10-08 11:40:37','2022-10-08 11:40:37','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?page_id=4125',0,'page','',0),(4127,1,'2022-10-08 11:39:37','2022-10-08 11:39:37','','IMG-20221008-WA0040','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221008-wa0040','','','2022-10-08 11:39:37','2022-10-08 11:39:37','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG-20221008-WA0040.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4134,1,'2022-10-20 19:06:50','2022-10-20 19:06:50','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4135 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UKforeignsecretary-768x461-1-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />\n\nThe United Kingdom Prime Minister, Liz Truss, on Thursday, stepped down from her role.\n\nHer resignation was coming barely two months after coming into office.<!--more-->\n\nTruss, who spend 45 days in office, said she would step down after a week-long emergency contest to find her successor\n\nShe announced her decision to step down on Thursday outside Downing Street.\n\n“I entered office with a vision for a low-tax, high-growth economy that would take advantage of the freedoms of Brexit,” Truss said.\n\nShe added, “I recognise that, given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative party. I have therefore spoken to His Majesty the King to notify him that I am resigning as leader of the Conservative party.\n\n“This morning I met the chairman of the 1922 Committee, Sir Graham Brady. We’ve agreed that there will be a leadership election to be completed within the next week. This will ensure that we remain on behalf to deliver our fiscal plans and maintain our country’s economic stability and national security. I will remain as prime minister until a successor has been chosen.”\n\nWe’ve agreed that there will be a leadership election to be completed within the next week. This will ensure that we remain on a path to deliver our fiscal plan and maintain our country’s economic stability and national security.\n\n“I will remain as prime minister until a successor has been chosen,” she said.\n\nThe embattled British PM had earlier acknowledged a “difficult day” after a key minister resigned and MPs rebelled, AFP reports.\n\nMore than a dozen Conservative MPs have publicly urged Truss to resign just six weeks into office, after her tax-cutting plans caused a market meltdown during an already severe cost-of-living crisis.\n\nMany more are reported to have submitted letters calling for her to be removed, although party rules currently forbid another leadership campaign for 12 months.','UK prime minister Truss resigns','','publish','open','open','','uk-prime-minister-truss-resigns','','','2022-10-20 19:06:50','2022-10-20 19:06:50','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4134',0,'post','',0),(4135,1,'2022-10-20 19:06:16','2022-10-20 19:06:16','','UKforeignsecretary-768x461','','inherit','open','closed','','ukforeignsecretary-768x461','','','2022-10-20 19:06:16','2022-10-20 19:06:16','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UKforeignsecretary-768x461-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4138,1,'2022-10-20 19:20:16','0000-00-00 00:00:00','&nbsp;\n\nThe Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has urged all levels of government to include cancer treatment in the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme to assist the vast majority of rural women.\n\nThe President of MWAN Enugu State, Dr Ijeoma Obianyo, made the call on Thursday in Enugu during a symposium on “Cancer Awareness and Prevention” as part of ongoing programmes for MWAN Week 2022 in Enugu State.\n\nThe week, which is themed: “Early Detection of Cancer Saves Lives”, started from Oct. 15 to Oct. 22 with continuous public awareness and education on breast and cervical cancers and early detection.\n\nObianyo noted that there was a need to keep up the awareness level and ensure that women above 30 years should engage in regular screening and self examination to detect breast and cervical cancers very early to aid treatment.\n\nShe said that cancer had become the lead cause of death among women, adding that this was due to late detection when no effective medical remedy could be given to the patient.\n\n“However, we preach the gospel of early detection via regular personal examination and medical check-ups just as we go to check for malaria fever and typhoid.\n\n“It is time we pay serious attention to cancer disease through regular checks and taking necessary health precautions.\n\n“It is rather unfortunate that over the years we have lost quite a number of women and MWAN both at the national and state levels have vowed to reverse this ugly trend that steals our women from us,” Obianyo said.\n\nShe said that the week-long activities started on Oct. 15 with an awareness walk on cancer screening and check; and then followed by radio awareness programmes and jingoes on prevention of common cancers from Oct. 17 to the end of the month.\n\n“On Saturday, Oct. 22, we will be having a free breast cancer check at our headquarters at MWAN Centre at Abakaliki Road, GRA Enugu,” she said.\n\nIn a lecture titled: “Screening for Breast Cancer and Challenges of Early Detection in Our Environment”, Dr Nneka Nweke, noted that women should know their breasts and ensure that they engage in creating awareness among other women on cancer check.\n\nNweke noted that poverty, ignorance and lack of awareness on taking early steps to detect cancers by women remained major impediments to its containment in the country.\n\n“We can reverse the trend by aggressive health education on cancer early detection and treatment and ensuring we empower women especially rural women to have access to cancer test centres and kits as well,” she said.\n\nIn another lecture titled: “Available Screening Modalities for Prostate Cancer”, Dr Ikenna Nnabugwu urged men above 40 years to do well by getting yearly prostate cancer check and “not to abandon their health”.\n\nNnabugwu, who is from University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, called on men to ensure that they form the habit of visiting health facilities and reporting any abnormality they experience.\n\nIn a goodwill message, Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, said that awareness on cancer early detection cannot be over-emphasised, adding that “our people needed to know the enormous benefits in early detection of any kind of cancer”.\n\nObi, represented by Dr Ifeoma Otiji of state Ministry of Health, said that the state was strengthening all its health facilities especially with kits necessary to ensure early detection of diseases especially cancers.\n\nEarlier, the Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Ngozi Ibeziako, noted that breast cancer remained the most common cancer and it affects women the most and negligible number among men ever gets it.\n\nIbeziako noted that there was a need to increase education of everybody, both family members and health workers, to watch out for it and do right diagnoses on time for it to be tackled early and ensure the safety of all women.\n\nThe highpoints of the event featured a testimony by a breast cancer survivor, Mrs Joy Ebue; a launch of an endowment fund to support the programmes of MWAN as well as a gala and get together of all its members.','MWAN urges govt to include cancer treatment in UHC to assist women','','draft','open','open','','','','','2022-10-20 19:20:16','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4138',0,'post','',0),(4139,1,'2022-10-20 19:31:43','2022-10-20 19:31:43','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4140 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG-20221018-WA0149-135x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"300\" />\n\nBy Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu\n\nThe Commissioner for Agriculture, Anambra State, Dr Forster Ihejiofor, says that Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Agriculture is working towards securing the economic future of Ndi Anambra.<!--more-->\n\nCommissioner Ihejiofor who stated this during a Press Conference held at his office in Awka, to commemorate this year’s 2022 World Food Day Celebration, said that Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Agro-Economic Transformation Agenda was aimed at building a secure economic future for the citizens by re-enacting Dr M. I Okpala’s Oil Palm Revolution, Creation of the Anambra Coconut Economy and Valorization of redundant vegetative ecosystem.\n\n\'We just completed the first phase of the oil palm Revolution and Coconut economy by distributing 220,000 oil palm seedlings and 150,000 Coconut seedlings to Ndi-Anambra for Agricultural development.\n\n\'This is just the first phase of the project, as the state government intends to plant 1 million oil palm and Coconut seedlings annually.\n\n\'Indeed, the state ministry of Agriculture is assiduously working to acqualise Soludo’s vision of a liveable, prosperous and smart mega city with food security, food as medicine, food safety and abundant local content for industrial raw materials and local content for commercial activities.\n\nDr Ihejiofor noted that the government would assist the affected farmers by providing all the necessary farm tools and crop seedlings to enable them to return to their farms with ease at the end of the raining season.\n\nAccording to him, this year’s commemoration was coming at the time when the flood disaster had destroyed many farmlands in various parts of Anambra State, especially, the Agrarian communities. And also at the time that the country’s Agriculture sector was experiencing a downturn as a result of the menace.\n\n\'More importantly, most of our farmers have made a swift transition from season farming to all-year-round farming with increasing use of irrigation and the adoption of global best practices in agriculture.\n\n\'Our partnerships with major agro investors, have been hugely successful, drawing the attention of the entire agricultural establishment in Nigeria to Anambra State,\' he concluded.\n\nHe announced that the state government had set the stage for integrating composting centres to host the production unit for black soldier fly, mushroom and effective microorganisms.','World Food Day Celebration: We Are Securing Economic Future of Ndi Anambra Through Agriculture - Commissioner','','publish','open','open','','world-food-day-celebration-we-are-securing-economic-future-of-ndi-anambra-through-agriculture-commissioner','','','2022-10-20 19:31:43','2022-10-20 19:31:43','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4139',0,'post','',0),(4140,1,'2022-10-20 19:31:07','2022-10-20 19:31:07','','IMG-20221018-WA0149','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221018-wa0149','','','2022-10-20 19:31:07','2022-10-20 19:31:07','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG-20221018-WA0149.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4142,1,'2022-10-21 21:48:37','2022-10-21 21:48:37','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4116 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG-20221005-WA0153-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\n\nAnambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has revealed that some of the gunmen who participated in an assassination attempt on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah have been arrested.<!--more-->\n\nSoludo revealed this at the burial of Pa Boniface Nwankwo, father of Hon. Dozie Nwankwo who represents Dunukofia, Njikoka, Anaocha federal constituency in the House of Representatives.\n\nSoludo announced that the culprits have been arrested, and that security operatives were on the trail of the other members of the gang who were at large.\n\nEnugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state, is the same community where the attack happened about a month ago.\n\nSenator Ifeanyi Ubah had lost four security aides and two personal assistants during the attack, but he was able to escape in his bullet proof car.\n\nEND','Gunmen who attacked, killed Ifeanyi Ubah’s aides arrested – Soludo','','publish','open','open','','gunmen-who-attacked-killed-ifeanyi-ubahs-aides-arrested-soludo','','','2022-10-21 21:48:37','2022-10-21 21:48:37','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4142',0,'post','',0),(4144,1,'2022-10-21 22:15:08','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4145 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FB_IMG_1666388114977-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\nThe convoy of Apostle Johnson Suleman was viciously attacked Friday evening.\n\nThe cleric is the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) International.<!--more-->\n\nDAILY POST gathered that gunmen ambushed his motorcade on Warake road in Auchi, Edo State.\n\nNo fewer than four policemen, one driver and a lady are confirmed dead.\n\nGory videos of the attack and bodies are circulating on the internet.\n\nA Twitter user, @iamoodickson wrote: “Apostle Johnson Suleman just got off the phone with me now.\n\nHe escaped Assassins this afternoon. Sadly his 7 members were all gunned down.”\n\nThe incident occurred barely six weeks after the convoy of Anambra Senator Andy Ubah came under fire.\n\nSome of the security officers guarding him and two aides died of bullet wounds.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','VIDEO BREAKING: Gunmen kill policemen, civilians in attack on Apostle Suleman’s convoy','','draft','open','open','','','','','2022-10-21 22:15:08','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4144',0,'post','',0),(4145,1,'2022-10-21 22:12:40','2022-10-21 22:12:40','','FB_IMG_1666388114977','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1666388114977','','','2022-10-21 22:12:40','2022-10-21 22:12:40','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FB_IMG_1666388114977.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4147,1,'2022-10-23 21:12:43','2022-10-23 21:12:43','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4148 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FB_IMG_1666517435105-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" />\nThe All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate in the 2023 polls, Bola Tinubu, has donated N100 million to flood victims in Kano.\n\nThe APC presidential candidate announced the donation during a dinner organised in his honour by the Kano business community council on Saturday in Kano.<!--more-->\n\nHe said the donation was aimed at alleviating the sufferings of the victims in the affected areas, and called for sustained prayers to end flood disasters in the country.\n\nSpeaking on the suitability of his candidacy for TINUBU DONATES N100 MILLION TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN KANO, Mr Tinubu said that if elected, he would ensure that Nigeria’s diversity served as a source of prosperity for all.\n\n“Unity in diversity, peace and prosperity are the fulcrum of my mission in this contest.”\n\nThe APC presidential candidate pledged to reposition existing industries across Nigeria and make them a competitive source of industrialisation and growth.\n\nHe also commended Governor Abdullahi Ganduje for his stride in Infrastructure development in the state, describing Mr Ganduje as a “friend and a reliable partner”.\n\nThanking them for the honour, Mr Tinubu also promised the Kano business community that he would provide an enabling environment for business to thrive in the state.\n\n(NAN)','TINUBU DONATES N100 MILLION TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN KANO','','publish','open','open','','tinubu-donates-n100-million-to-flood-victims-in-kano','','','2022-10-23 21:12:43','2022-10-23 21:12:43','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4147',0,'post','',0),(4148,1,'2022-10-23 21:11:35','2022-10-23 21:11:35','','FB_IMG_1666517435105','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1666517435105','','','2022-10-23 21:11:35','2022-10-23 21:11:35','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FB_IMG_1666517435105.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4150,1,'2022-10-24 10:06:13','2022-10-24 10:06:13','<div data-xf-p=\"1\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4151 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ADMISSION-LOGO-750-450-5-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" /></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">The Supreme Court will today, Monday, hear the appeal filed by the Federal Government asking that it should set aside the Appeal Court judgement that freed Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<!--more-->\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">DAILY POST recalls that the Appellate Court had in a unanimous judgement by the three-man panel of justices, dismissed the charges against Kanu by the FG for flagrantly violating all known laws in the way it forcefully renditioned Kanu from Kenya to the country for the continuation of his trial.</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">“The court will never shy away from calling the Executive to order when it edges towards Executive recklessness”, the appellate court held.</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">However, the Federal Government has gone to the nation’s apex court asking it to stay the execution of the judgement the appellate court delivered on October 13.</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">Among other things, it is arguing that the appellate court panel erred in law and occasioned a miscarriage of justice when it relied on the manner Kanu was renditioned from Kenya to Nigeria after he jumped bail the trial court granted to him in 2017, to quash the entire charge against him.</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">Meanwhile, the Federal Government couldn’t heed to pleas by some eminent Nigerians to free Kanu from detention.</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">The Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze Ndigbo had also pleaded with president Buhari to allow Kanu regain his freedom, but all pleas fell on deaf 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migrated to Britain from East Africa in the 1960s<!--more-->\n\nRecall that Liz Truss, former Prime minister, had resigned, saying she could no longer deliver the mandate on which she was elected by the conservative Party.\n\nAccording to an announcement made by Sir Graham Brady, only one nomination was received by the 1922 Committee for the new leader of the party, and backed by 100 MPs.\n\nSir Brady, therefore, declared Sunak to be the next party leader, and consequently the new Prime Minister.\n\nSunak will be the first British Prime minister from an Indian decent','BREAKING: Rishi Sunak emerges UK’s Prime Minister','','publish','open','open','','breaking-rishi-sunak-emerges-uks-prime-minister','','','2022-10-24 14:31:09','2022-10-24 14:31:09','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4153',0,'post','',0),(4154,1,'2022-10-24 14:30:34','2022-10-24 14:30:34','','CB37379A-FE23-4307-BC2A-EB7F7BAE2F16-1000x600 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campaign for people who have asked him to do so and that Atiku has not asked him to campaign for him.\n\nHe said. “The presidential candidate entered my state and picked members of the presidential council without the contribution of the(sic) whole governor. They said they don\'t need me to campaign for them.\n\n“I have never seen how people would disrespect a state like Rivers State and go and choose enemies of the state without the contribution of the governor.\n\n“The senatorial and governorship candidate told us to campaign for them and that is why we are here to campaign for them.”\n\nCredit: TVC News\n\n--\nFollow us for more breaking news and videos','Wike Reveals Why Atiku Is Not On Rivers Campaign Poster','','publish','open','open','','wike-reveals-why-atiku-is-not-on-rivers-campaign-poster','','','2022-10-24 15:01:53','2022-10-24 15:01:53','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4156',0,'post','',0),(4157,1,'2022-10-24 15:01:23','2022-10-24 15:01:23','','FB_IMG_1666623366642','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1666623366642','','','2022-10-24 15:01:23','2022-10-24 15:01:23','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FB_IMG_1666623366642.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4161,1,'2022-11-15 23:08:23','2022-11-15 23:08:23','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4162\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221115-WA0289-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />No fewer than 10,000 unemployed youths in Enugu State, on Tuesday, participated in the Federal Government’s skill acquisition pre-selection screening for the Project Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) Maximisation.\n\n<!--more-->\n\nThe Project TVET Maximisation (or Project T-MAX), which is at the pilot stage in seven states including Enugu State, would have 15,000 unemployed youths , between 18 and 35 years, learning a skill for a maximum of three months.\n\nSupervising the Pre-Selection Screening for the Project T-MAX in Enugu, Mrs Uzoamaka Yahaya, Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Centre Manager, said that the pre-selection screening was meant to reduce the number of applicants from 10,000 to 2,000 in the state.\n\nYahaya said that the first pre-selection screening of reducing the number of online skill learning applicants from 16,000 to 10,000 had already been done; while Tuesday, Nov. 15, would be the final to get the needed 2,000 applicants.\n\nShe said: “We are happy with the level of turnout and gratified that applicants, who are passionate to take advantage of the programme are here; thus, leaving out students who must have gone back to school.\n\n“The skill training programme will kick-start in Enugu on Nov. 28 and the centres in Enugu are equipped with the state of the art equipment and classrooms for holistic training.\n\n“Those youths engaged in the training that show high sense of learning and commitment would definitely be rewarded with a package to make them kick-start in earnest even as we follow up on them via mentoring.”\n\nThe manager said that ITF was committed to supervise and follow up on the programme and its applicants to ensure it would be fruitful to the society.\n\n“We want youths to take this programme seriously and not despise their little beginning as they have a bright prospect to grow big in the future with this training and the support it can offer,” she said.\n\nMrs Nma Nwandu, Chief Executive Officer of KNF Legacy Centre, said that the centre would be partnering the government to train the youths on skills such as tailoring/fashion design; beauty care/cosmetology; cooking/baking; photography/cinematography and furniture works.\n\nNwandu said that the centre had spacious classrooms for the training, adding that “we boast of top notch training personnel and teachers as well”.\n\nMrs Lovely Eluchie, Director of Kalisa Creatives, another training partner in the programme, lauded the Federal Government for the programme, noting that if made consistent, it would reduce the unemployment level among youths.\n\n“This programme shows that the Federal Government has young people at heart and is doing everything to better their lot by giving them hope for the future.\n\n“I must sincerely commend the Federal Government for this 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the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) and now the Labour Party, LP.\nIn 2014, Okonkwo played a crucial role in garnering the votes of people of Idemili North and South towards the victory of the APGA governorship candidate, Chief Willie Obiano, due to his wide acceptance.\nIn 2015 and 2019, Okonkwo had a very close shot at clinching the APGA ticket for the Idemili North and South House of Representatives seat.\nHe was however robbed of the ticket over very unclear circumstances.\nProf Okonkwo was later acknowledged and appeased in recognition of his capacity and political influence in his constituency, Idemili North and South Federal Constituency.\nWith his latest appointment, Okonkwo proves a viable pillar in ensuring victory for the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi in his efforts to win majority votes in Anambra State.\nOkonkwo will also be looking to leverage his acceptance across various political parties to win popular votes for Obi, who has become the 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People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) and now the Labour Party, LP.\nIn 2014, Okonkwo played a crucial role in garnering the votes of people of Idemili North and South towards the victory of the APGA governorship candidate, Chief Willie Obiano, due to his wide acceptance.\nIn 2015 and 2019, Okonkwo had a very close shot at clinching the APGA ticket for the Idemili North and South House of Representatives seat.\nHe was however robbed of the ticket over very unclear circumstances.\nProf Okonkwo was later acknowledged and appeased in recognition of his capacity and political influence in his constituency, Idemili North and South Federal Constituency.\nWith his latest appointment, Okonkwo proves a viable pillar in ensuring victory for the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi in his efforts to win majority votes in Anambra State.\nOkonkwo will also be looking to leverage his acceptance across various political parties to win popular votes 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src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221121-WA0221-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\nThe National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN Anambra State Chapter, led by Amb. Surv. Obi Emeka has released a list 220 Community Liaison Officers, CLOs, appointed to facilitate the programs of the organization at the grassroot.<!--more-->\nThe inauguration which was held in Awka was witnessed by all the affiliate youth bodies of the council from various communities in Anambra State.\nThe event was also graced by other stakeholders including the pioneer Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comr. Obunikem Asuzu, President, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide Anambra State, Chief Emeka Udodeme, who chaired the occasion of inauguration/ leadership training retreat for the newly appointed CLOs, State Executives members, State Directors, Local Government Coordinators and other dignitaries.\nThe appointed CLOs are to report directly to the Office of the State Chairman of the NYCN Anambra State Council, Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi.\nIn his speech, the Anambra NYCN Chairman explained that the structure is to drive the utmost commitment and determination of his leadership to take NYCN activities to the doorstep of every community.\nSurveyor Obi Emeka restated that all council programs are purely grassroots-based, and expressed appreciation to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo for his youth development agenda in the state.\nAccording to him, the appointment signposts the State Council’s cooperation in facilitating and activating Mr. Governor\'s agenda for the youths down to the grassroot for effective involvement and implementation.\nHe said; “The CLOs are to liaise closely with the Zonal, State LGA coordinators and other constituted arms of the NYCN.\n“By law, it is only NYCN that government can use to implement its policies and programmes in every state, LGA and community.\n“Anambra NYCN under my watch is committed to taking every youths development programme to the grassroots just as we have done with the ICT initiative.\n“There is also the Football tournament tagged the \'Kings Cup\' which will feature both football and volleyball for both male and female categories.\n“We also have coming up, our initiative aimed at promoting youths participation in Agriculture backed by government, its relevant agencies and private individuals.\n“All these are grassroots-centric and we want to have that synergy at the community level to successfully drive these initiatives and achieve the optimal goal.”\n\nSee the full list below-\nAGUATA\nOfojebe Ebere Umuona\nEzeifeduba Ifeanyichukwu Aguluezechukwu\nEzenwaka valentin Oraeri\nEzendianefo chukwuemeka Nkpologwu\nEzeokwuegbu smart Uga\nEzeibe Godswill chimezie Igboukwu\nMuoghalu chiemelie Umuchu\nNkwankwo Onyinye Isuofia\n\nANAMBRA EAST\nNwattah Syvester umuoba Anam\nESV Idigo Joseph Aguleri\nComr. Ejike Onyeka Nsugbe\nOnuorah Ifeoma Umueri\nNnakwue Chibuzor Nando\n\nANAMBRA WEST\nJohn Ajoado Onugwu\nEkwenze Basil Chukwud Anam\nOnate Maxwell chinedu Inoma\nOgwu Alex Nzam\nOkoye Oguejiofor Ezi Anam\nOnuorah Samuel Ifite Anam\nChukwurah Fidel castro Olumbanasa\nOkoye Donatus Oroma etiti\nOkeke Emmanuel Umueze Anam\nAniesi Ikenna Boniface Umuenwelum Anam\nNkem Fidelis Umudioramma\nUdoba Innocent Mmiata\nANAOCHA\nOnyejinbe Ukamaka. B. Aguluzigbo\nRtr Okoye Kenechukwu Agulu\nUdokwelu Perpetual Adazi enu\nAnakebe Mmesoma Akwaeze\nObiesie bartholomew Ichida\nMuonyililo paschal Neni\nObiora Izuchukwu Nri\nComr Okpala charles Neni\nChukwudi Stephen Adazi ani\nUzoma Donald. I. Adazi nnukwu\n\nAWKA NORTH\nAkwuobu Felix .C. Isuaniocha\nObiakor James Mgbakwu\nNwaekemezi Hyginus Ebenebe\nCom Tagbo valentine Ugbene\nOkechukwu ifeoma Amanuke\nMuofunanya Ifeanyi Achalla\nChinze Ezemmiri Amansea\nObiora Raymond Urum\nUdegbunam Friday Awba ofemili\nNdubuisi Hyginus Ugbenu\n\nAWKA SOUTH\nAmaechi Christian Nibo\nIke Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ezinator\nAmadi Ruth. M. Umuogbunu\nObi Chinyere Awka\nOye Augustine Amawbia\nNweke Nnamdi Samuel Mbaukwu\nOsakwe Chidi Gabriel Nise\nNweke Christian Isiagu\nObidimma Chukwujekwu Okpuno\nElijah Ekpereamaka Amawbia\nAYAMELUM\nOkeke Daniel Umumbo\nAmulue Victor Nnabuike Ifite ogwari\nNwabude emeka Umerum\nEngr Anene onyebuchi Umuerum\nOkonkwo simon chiedu Igbakwu\nMalunze Gorge omasi\nNnaemeka ifeanyi umueje\nAnyanwu favour Anaku\nMgbugo Christian Omor\nDUNUKOFIA\nNwoye Ideyi James Ukwulu\nSen.Igboka Emeka Umunnachi\nNweke kingsley chidozie Ukpo\nAkwaeze Anthony Ifitedunu\nOkoye Sunday Nawgu\nEbekue Obide Umudioka\nEKWUSIGO\nOdumegwu chigozie Ozubulu\nEjioffor Nonso Ihembosi\nNwabueze Ebuka Oraifite\nChinedu Marcel Ichi\nIDEMILI NORTH\nNkamuo Chisom Awada\nEzenwa Ikemelu Eziowelle\nIkedinma Nwanneka Ogidi\nOdiegwu Francis Abacha\nIbeabuchi Godwin Nkpor\nOkonkwo Chisom Abatete\nOkpala Akachukwu Ideani\nJohn Obosi\nUmeh victor kenechukwu Oraukwu\nUlasi Tochukwu Uke\nIbekwe Johnbosco Umuoji\nIDEMILI SOUTH\nAmarachukwu Maryjoy Awka-etiti\nOnwuasoeze Kingsley Nnobi\nAnakuba Ifeanyi Ojoto\n\nIHIALA\nOkonkwo Ugochukwu Uli\nAsoegwu Stanley .O. Ihiala\nEbigbo Augustine Orsumoghu\nChukwudozchie Chinedu Okija\nAkunne Uju Lilu\nEjiofor Christian Azia\nNwajiaku Ernest Mbosi\nObibueze Friday Amorka\nNwabueze Valentine Iseke\nUgochukwu Nnogalu Ubuluisiuzor\n\nNJIKOKA\nOkeke Chidimma Hope Enugwu-ukwu\nMbakwe Amuche Nimo\nObi Ngozi Joy Nawfia\nAlexander Johnson Abagana\nOkoye Sylvester .N. Abba\nAnuta Isreal chineze Enugwu agidi\nNNEWI SOUTH\nPst Obioma Michael Amichi\nAnuke Onyinyechi Ekwulumili\nAgwuncha Harrison Azigbo\nIlechukwu Somtochukwu Osumenyi\nOsigwe Austine Utuh\nEzeoke Ekene Akwaihedi\nOtuadimma Mark Ukpor\nEgwuatu Charles Ezinifite\nDallah Ifeanyi Akwaihedi\nUmeh Izuchukwu Akwaihedi\nUdogu Ebuka Akwaihedi\nUmejesi Victor Osumenyi\nOnumelu Martin Unubi\nAnusionwu Onyedika Utuh\nAnurugo Chigozie Ebenator\n\nNNEWI NORTH\nPeters Martin Nzube Umudim\nUlasi Hilary Chukwudi Nnewi\nOkongwu Osmund Nnewi\nOrizu Divine favour Uruagu\nObiasogu Chinaza Nnewi\nUdeaja Anthonia Chisom Otolo\nOnyeanusi Chioma Nnewi\nOguchi Chinwoke Nnewi\nIzunwune Chidi Michael Nnewi\nChikezie Prosper Somto Nnewi\n\nONITSHA NORTH\nAbuchi Njaka Onitsha\nAnwah Ngozi Onitsha\nAnwah chiedu kenneth Umudie\nObiozor obiora olisa Onitsha\nIwobi Ogomegbunam Onitsha\nEkweozor chinyere Onitsha\nUmunna fidel ofili Onitsha\nAbua Thelma Onitsha\nEmesim Nkiruka Onitsha\nIfeatu Oranye Onitsha\nAnyaokei chizoba Ogbolosisi\nIfeka Amechi Michael Onitsha\nAgusiobo Nkechi Onitsha\nEkwejekwu Nkechi Ogboleke\nNwike chinedu Onitsha\nOmah Herietta Onitsha\nOmenye Odera Joshua Inland town\nOlieh Immaculata.E. Onitsha\nOsakwe Francis Onitsha\nEboh Chukuka Onitsha\nAbua Thelma odera Onitsha\n\nONITSHA SOUTH\nEburuike Elochukwu Fegge\nOkoro Maxwell chimauzo Odoakpu\nOnyedika Onyeka Bridge head\nEzenyem Izunna Fegge\n\n\nORUMBA NORTH\nEngr Okwudili Cletus Awgbu\nOkoli Chibuzor Isidore Ndiokpalaeze\nEjimofor chetachukwu Oko\nNwafor Ifeoma joy Omogho\nNwafor chinonso vitus Ndiukwuenu\nOrah Kingsley Ufuma\nNwafor Odera Nanka\n\nORUMA SOUTH\nNwankwo Benneth Nawfija\nIbe Ugochukwu Enugu umuonyia\nEligwe Obinna Owerre ezukala\nOkpala Afamefuna Ogbunka\nOkoli Onyedikachi Ezira\nEngr. Ubah ebuka Isulo\nNneamaka Rosemary Umuomaku\nUjor Emmanuel Ogboji\nNkwankwo Chiamaka Akpu\nOkoli oluebube daniel Ezira\nComr Oledibe Uchenna Eziagu\nOkoli onyedikachukwu Ezira\nOkoli Ebuka Dominic Ezira\n\nOYI\nChukwuka Chinemelum nkwelle ezunaka\nHRM,Uderika Benjamin Nteje\nObiagbaoso Timothy Awkuzu\nEngr. Aniebu Anthony Ogbunike\nObiajulu Emmanuel. A. Umunya\n\nOGBARU\nOsakwe francis Akili ozizor\nIkeomumu Osita stephen Akili ogidi\nAfuberah Uchenna Amiyi\nNwadialor Somadina Mputu\nObiorah Lawrence Obe agwo\nNwugbo Nzube Ohita\nNwocha Ngozi Odekpe\nOputa Onyeka Ogbakuba\nNwosu joseph Ochuche umuodu\nAnene Ruth Ossomala\nUbajaka Nonso Ogwu aniocha\n\nIfesinachi Lemchi Umuzu\nAnyabunsi chigozie Okpoko\nMr Uba Stephen Imegwu Ogwu ikpere\nAniche Ebubechukwu Atani','Breaking: NYCN in Anambra Appoints 220 Community Liaison Officers, Says Grassroots Youths Important','','publish','open','open','','breaking-nycn-in-anambra-appoints-220-community-liaison-officers-says-grassroots-youths-important','','','2022-11-22 09:25:32','2022-11-22 09:25:32','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4170',0,'post','',0),(4171,1,'2022-11-22 09:23:19','2022-11-22 09:23:19','','IMG-20221121-WA0221','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221121-wa0221','','','2022-11-22 09:23:19','2022-11-22 09:23:19','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221121-WA0221.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4172,1,'2022-11-22 09:24:42','2022-11-22 09:24:42','','IMG-20221121-WA0220','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221121-wa0220','','','2022-11-22 09:24:42','2022-11-22 09:24:42','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221121-WA0220.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4174,1,'2022-11-23 08:30:33','2022-11-23 08:30:33','<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4175 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221123-WA0001-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" />\n\nThe Nigerian Association of Medical Physicists (NAMP) during the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP), have called for sustainable healthcare in Nigeria.<!--more-->\n\nThe theme; “Medical Physics for Sustainable Healthcare,” as celebrated worldwide, was held at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.\n\nThe National President of NAMP, Professor Fatai Balogun in his remark said the day was set aside by International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) to celebrate the role of physicists in medicine and related fields. It is a day that commemorates the birthday of Marie Curie, a two-time Nobel Laureate who discovered Radioactivity.\n\nProfessor Balogun, said the association was formed at a time when issues bordering on the safe use of radiation became a subject of interest. Several events like the establishment of Radiotherapy, Radiology, Radiation Protection and Nuclear Medicine services, across various tertiary health institutions in the country as well as the increase in academic programs in Nuclear Science and Engineering, accentuated the need for establishing a body that would be responsible for developing a framework for training and equipping of manpower with adequate knowledge, fostering the educational and professional development of medical physicists, while promoting the highest quality of medical services for patients.\n\nNAMP was formally established in 1986 with Professor Tagirin A. Fregene as its first president; subsequently, Professor James B. Olomo of the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) and just outgoing president, Professor Moses A. Aweda formerly of the University of Lagos. Professor Balogun added that NAMP remains committed in its quest to offer qualitative service in the academia, industry and healthcare through deliberate programs, rich curricula, training and collaborations with national and international organizations. Among other speakers at the conference were Professor A. A. Matti, who represented the chairman of the National Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC); Representative of the Director General (DG) of Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Dr. Samuel Oyeyemi; Dr. Taofeeq A. Ige (immediate past President of Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations), and Professor O. B. Awojoyogbe of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State.\n\nThe Medical Physics profession applies the principles, concepts and methods of physics in medicine, especially for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of which cancer is of major interest, with a specific goal of improving human health and well-being. The Medical Physicist as defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an “expert in physics and instrumentation with a good knowledge of the relevant biology and provides technical support for therapeutic and diagnostic medical procedures and treatments as a member of a team of healthcare professionals”. The profession is made up of highly qualified health professionals with first degrees in Physics, with an advanced postgraduate university degree (Msc and/or PhD) in Medical Physics and specialized clinical training mainly in Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, non-ionizing radiation, physiological measurements, rehabilitation, Radiation protection and safety to mention a few. These clinical training are usually acquired through a structured training program.\n\nThe Medical Physicists form part of the multidisciplinary team of medical and health professionals mainly in radiation medicine. It is important to note here that this special field of medicine is founded on Physics and cannot be initiated or operated without the consultation and function of a qualified Medical Physicist.\n\nThe responsibilities of the Medical Physicists include the establishment of adequate protocols to ensure accurate patient dosimetry; advising and consultation with radiation physicians on the appropriate radiation dose required for treatment and diagnosis; ensuring radiation is prescribed and delivered safely to patients; development of radiation treatment plans; measurement and characterization of radiation; determination of delivered dose; protection of patients, staff and the public from potentially harmful or excessive radiation; advancement of procedures necessary to ensure the quality of medical images; development of quality assurance programs; ensuring the safety, operation and performance of radiation equipment and computer systems; carrying out acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment before clinical use; ensuring safety and accuracy in medical radiation medical procedures; design and fabrication of treatment aids; teaching and training of medical professionals specializing in radiation medicine; radiation protection education and training of medical and non-medical radiation professionals; training of radiation workers on the use of radiation, modern techniques and technology; development of novel and advanced techniques for the treatment of cancer and other life threatening diseases; formulation of radiation protection guides and procedures; assistance to other healthcare professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation; research and development to improve patient care, etc.\n\nEssentially, Medical Physicists; clinical practice ensures safe and effective delivery of radiation to achieve a diagnostic and therapeutic goal. It is worthy to note that these are highly specialized duties that require safety, precision and accuracy which should be carried out by competent personnel only.\n\nAs elaborate, involving, critical, strategic, and indispensable the medical physics roles are, it is disheartening that even the recognition of medical physics in the scheme of service of the federation has remained elusive despite several frantic efforts. While it is not possible to establish a radiotherapy centre without a medical physicist, it is unimaginable and disheartening that medical physicists who play a central role in radiation medicine do not enjoy the rudimentary minimum required to exist as a professional body. It is further shocking that a profession that requires at least a Master’s degree in medical physics and years of clinical training before being a clinically qualified medical physicist is left in oblivion despite its best effort in addressing this terrible anomaly through audiences with various government agencies. Many are being owed salaries due to the lack of the Scheme of Service. “I can’t do my job without a medical physicist”, says one radiation oncologist. “We are losing them to private establishments and overseas”. “I fear we may face a looming crisis in cancer treatment, diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine if the issue of medical physicists is not addressed by the government”.\n\nThe Nigerian Association of Medical Physicists (NAMP) thus seeks the urgent attention and intervention of the relevant government agencies and parastatals in producing a Scheme of Service (SoS) for clinical medical physicists, the resuscitation of their clinical training program, and establishment of the long-awaited Medical Physics Bill for the governing and credentialing of the practice of Medical Physics Profession in Nigeria for the safety of patients, staff and the general public and for related matters. Both would, beyond any reasonable doubt, accentuate the development of the medical physics profession and address the current needs of medical physics in the country. The overall effect of these would be a significant positive impact on radiation medicine, including an improved diagnosis and treatment of cancer which has placed a huge burden on the nation’s healthcare. It is worthy of mention that medical physicists through its involvement in radiotherapy services are contributing to the economy through stemming the medical tourism especially in the last five years with an expanding manpower versed in the current and advanced treatment techniques, commissioning of TPS (treatment planning system) both in external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy, machine learning, artificial intelligence and research.\n\nAs medical physics worldwide continue to respond with improvement and preparedness to evolving technology, NAMP is not left out in equipping its members with requisite skills and CPD programs. Collaborations with international organizations like, AAPM (American Association of Physicists in Medicine), IPEM (Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine), ACPSEM (Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine) have also yielded positive outcomes. The medical physicist is thus devolved with the responsibility of sustainable healthcare through energy and synergy. Energy – the medical physicist expends his energy through advisory roles, professional service delivery, diagnosis, analysis, teaching and training of young medical physicists, residents in radiology, audiology, cardiology, radiotherapy, orthopaedic surgery, neuro-surgery, nuclear medicine, radiographers, biomedical engineers and technologists, radiation oncology nurses etc. Synergy – as medical physicists find themselves always immersed in a multi-disciplinary profession, team work remains key and it is thus fair in the very least that a profession with this level of involvement and importance be left out in the scheme of things.\n\nAs NAMP continues to contribute its quota to the nation’s development in leaps and bounds especially in the medical industry, it is time the government took a drastic action to do the needful for this profession that is practically being foisted with an endangered status.','NAMP calls for sustainable healthcare in Nigeria','','publish','open','open','','namp-calls-for-sustainable-healthcare-in-nigeria','','','2022-11-23 08:30:33','2022-11-23 08:30:33','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4174',0,'post','',0),(4175,1,'2022-11-23 08:29:27','2022-11-23 08:29:27','','IMG-20221123-WA0001','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221123-wa0001','','','2022-11-23 08:29:27','2022-11-23 08:29:27','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221123-WA0001.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4177,1,'2022-11-23 19:26:01','2022-11-23 19:26:01','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4180\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221123-WA0175-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></em></p>\nIt should be the ultimate wish of people of all states going into the 2023 General Elections to elect their governors, to have a man like Prof Chukwuma Soludo at the helm of their states’ affairs.<!--more-->\nThe view is in recognition of Governor Soludo’s astute administrative capabilities.\nThe Anambra State Chairman of the National Youths Council of Nigeria, Amb. Surveyor Obi Emeka expressed the view when he spoke at the 6th Annual Conference and Training Workshop of the Young Surveyors Network, YSN, Nigeria, a young professionals’ subgroup of the Nigerian Institute of Surveyors, NIS.\nThe event had as its theme, ‘Leadership Diversity and Inclusion: Preparing the next generation of surveyors.’\nSpeaking at the forum, Surveyor Obi Emeka said all patroitic citizens of the states having their governorship election should pray to have someone in the mould of Soludo.\nHaving such personality at the states’ helm of affairs, Obi Emeka noted, will ensure that only patriotic leaders assume positions of authority at the states’ level.\nHe said Governor Soludo has demonstrated that he is totally in control of the affairs of the state across all the sectors and segments, which is one of the indices of a genuine leader.\n“Being in total control of affairs makes it impossible for unpatriotic persons who do not share in the laudable vision of Mr Governor to be kept at bay.\n“In the past, we have seen the administration of some leaders fail woefully because they are not in charge. Anambra people employed Governor Soludo based on his capacity and the vision of a liveable and prosperous Anambra State.\n“It is noteworthy that the governor in the pursuit of that vision, did not relinquish that task to other. Instead, he has taken the frontline charge, steering the affairs of the state in a proactive manner and ensuring that only globally-acceptable best governance practices are allowed in the state.\n“Had he not been in charge, these wouldn’t have happened,” Obi Emeka opined.\nThe Anambra NYCN Chairman further emphasized that the governor’s prudent management of the state’s meagre resources, also distinguishes him as great leader.\nAccording to him, some other persons would have resorted to complaints and excuses, but Soludo had upon inception of office, rolled up his sleeves and gone to work, with a clear vision of how to shore up the state revenue.\nObi Emeka posited; “Today, we see the governor flagging of road construction and reconstruction projects here and there, even the ones abandoned by his predecessors.\n“The way he has effectively manged the state’s zero resources to perform wonders, remains a model for governors to emulate.\n“Because he understands governance as a critical business requiring the support and inputs of all stakeholders, Mr Governor has upon assumption of office, identified the critical components of the state’s existence, especially the business community and met with them, reeling out his vision\n“Anambra state is commerce state and Mr Governor recognized that from the get-go and that is why he is getting the buy-in of the people in what his administration is doing, especially in the area of compliance with tax and levies.”\nHe also said the governor has also been able to plug loophole in the state revenue collection system, as well as engaged firms who share in his vision of a better Anambra in the tax drive.\nAccording to him, the transparent bidding process for collection of flying revenues is also indicative of the finance management abilities of Governor Soludo.\nMost strategic to the success of the Soludo administration, the Anambra youth leader noted, is the composition of his State Executive Council.\nIn his view, the Council comprises people who have come into government to serve and not to acquire wealth.\n“From Governor Soludo’s Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim down to his commissioners and aides, you can see a crop of dedicated persons working under the tutelage of a committed leader and that is why the present state administration is succeeding,” he said.\nIn the area of youth empowerment, Obi Emeka pointed out that the Soludo administration has taken crucial steps to build a new Anambra whose future belongs to the youths.\nThis vision he noted, is possible through the governor’s appointment of youths into strategic positions in his administration’s scheme of things as well as the skills acquisition initiatives that the State Ministry of Youths is driving.\nIn his words; “We have a new Anambra today where youths have a stake.\n“In terms of appointments, youths are involved and there is this tendency towards acknowledging proficiency and capacity of Anambra youths and engaging their services to provide solutions to the myriads of problems facing the state.\n“This strategy is helping to provide tested and proven homegrown solutions to our indigenous problems, while ensuring that the youths’ creativity is explored and nurture for the future.\n“We couldn’t have had it better.”\nOn the YSN conference, Obi Emeka stressed that young surveyors hold the key to the future of the practice and need more opportunity to exhibit their capabilities.\nHe also called on government and other stakeholders in the building industry, to always engage the services of registered surveyors to ensure quality service delivery','Others States Should Seek Governor Like Soludo Come 2023- Anambra NYCN Chair Obi','','publish','open','open','','others-states-should-seek-governor-like-soludo-come-2023-anambra-nycn-chair-obi','','','2022-11-23 19:26:01','2022-11-23 19:26:01','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4177',0,'post','',0),(4178,1,'2022-11-23 19:23:14','2022-11-23 19:23:14','','IMG-20221123-WA0176','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221123-wa0176','','','2022-11-23 19:23:14','2022-11-23 19:23:14','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221123-WA0176.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4179,1,'2022-11-23 19:24:45','2022-11-23 19:24:45','','IMG-20221123-WA0175','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221123-wa0175','','','2022-11-23 19:24:45','2022-11-23 19:24:45','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221123-WA0175.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4180,1,'2022-11-23 19:25:03','2022-11-23 19:25:03','','IMG-20221123-WA0175','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221123-wa0175-2','','','2022-11-23 19:25:03','2022-11-23 19:25:03','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221123-WA0175-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4182,1,'2022-11-24 14:09:56','2022-11-24 14:09:56','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4183 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221124-WA0159-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\n\nBy Mmaduabuchi OnwumeluThe Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, says that establishing Peter University, Achina/Onneh, remains one of his greatest achievements as the chief shepherd of Awka Catholic Diocese, reports *Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu.*<!--more-->\n\nBishop Ezeokafor who stated this in an interview with newsmen at Fidesplex, Awka, Anambrà State, as part of the activities lined up for his 70th birthday celebration, spoke on a wide range of issues that included his sojourn into priesthood, appointment as an Auxiliary Bishop and eventually as the Bishop of Awka Diocese, as well as his achievements and challenges\n\n‘I thank God for this opportunity. It is a thing of special joy that the diocese considers celebrating my 70th birthday. I see it as something worth doing; gradually one is getting closer to the other side. More so, as a Diocesan Bishop if everything goes well, in five years I should leave the scene as Bishop of Awka after clocking 75. For these reasons, I think this looks like what we should be celebrating. I am very happy about it.\n\n‘Inasmuch as I didn’t foresee such celebration, but the fact that it is coming from the people of God in Awka; let’s go on. I’m happy.’\n\nHere are excerpts of his interview\n\nAre there major milestones in your life that you wish to discuss?\n\nI started life somewhere, made a journey and when I think of what I am today, it seems good to talk about where I started. You know in this part of the world majority of those who go into the seminary started as altar servers. But, I was never one.\n\nI was still in primary school and one day the Holy Ghost Fathers came and they were scouting for those who will enter the seminary and the spirit came up and said I should try this thing because I love priests. I took the entrance form that same day and went to my father who initially did not agree to it, as, according to him, I was his first son. He said that any other of my brothers could go but not me.\n\nMy family, my parents were good Catholics. The next day in the morning after coming back from morning Mass, my Father called me and said, ‘My son, what you want to do, carry on!’ If he had said No at that stage, I wonder what would have been the case. Eventually I took the entrance examination to the seminary at Ukpor. After the entrance and the interview examinations, the Nigerian Civil War started. And so we were on holiday for another three years, 1966 to 1969.\n‘Eventually, the seminary opened at Ukpor for all the seminarians of what we now call Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, all the seminarians were there for about three months September to December. The war ended in January 1970 and we went back to All Hallows and we had all the experiences. In the Seminary I tried my best. After the minor seminary I was sent to Archdiocesan Secretariat to serve the lay apostolate and as the seminarian assigned to now Francis Cardinal Arinze.\n\nWhen I finished serving for one year we had problems in the seminary with Offiah Nwali, the then Commissioner for Education. That made some of us to be requested to teach in the seminary for another one year. Nevertheless, after all said and done, we were posted to Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu. Everything went fine except at a point in time I had a crisis.\n\nYes, crisis, because as a First Auxiliary of Bigard something happened and I was accused that the way I handled it showed that I would be very soft with issues when I became a priest. It was said that I could not report the incident that took place early enough. I underwent suspension as a Deacon for some months. I saw it as a process of life.\n\nEventually ordination came because it was really not my fault except that it was considered that I will be very soft. After the postponement of the first ordination, a week to the second ordination, I had appendicitis. It was really disturbing and very serious.\nI went to Adazi Hospital and the doctor gave me some drugs and injection to sustain it so that after the ordination I could be operated upon. After my ordination, just after one-week’s interval, I was sent for the surgery and people were wondering what was wrong with this young and newly ordained priest. These were events in my life.\n\nAfter my priestly ordination, I was posted to a parish at Neni. While at Neni, a crisis ensued; a very serious one, and in our meeting, by the grace of God, that crisis was resolved. I was approved to study in Germany and there was an issue too.\n\nThat time Enugu priests were major stakeholders in Germany. Our Bishop then, Archbishop A.K. Obiefuna, said, ‘Fr. Paulinus, I cannot leave you now to go, considering the crisis that had happened. If I leave you now I don’t know what will happen’. And so many other reasons he gave. He also wanted me to go there and open an avenue for Awka Diocese.\n\nHowever, looking at myself, I am not a go-getter. At that time, I said, ‘Let those who will go and open up the place go and I will come to study’. I knew under normal circumstances I would pass my exam. That was not an issue at all. I’ve never gone for any examination wondering whether I would pass; my problem was knowing the grade I would get.\n\nI told the Bishop that I could study anywhere since this one (that of Germany) was delaying. He looked at his table and scanned through the pieces of paper and saw a school in Italy. He told me they were very strict; the school was owned by the Opus Dei. I told him I would go and that once I saw their guidelines I would follow. I went there, studied and graduated in record time; I finished earlier than scheduled. My intention when\n\nI finished was to come back and lecture in Bigard and I had wanted to go to America to study at Pope JohnPaul II Institute of Marriage and Family. But the Bishop refused because he wanted me to come down and work and I didn’t ask him the type of work.\nHe said they needed someone that would be stable to come and manage the seminary. I was sent to Akpu Seminary, St. Dominic Savio, and everything went fine. Luckily I had contacts and we were able to change the face of the seminary and after ten years there I told the Bishop that I wanted to try a parish. The next, I was posted to Isuaniocha Seminary, St. Johnbosco, and the day I went to Isuaniocha it was terrible.\n\nThere was a downpour and the road was impassable. I boarded a motorcycle and we got to a point where cows blocked the entire road. I eventually entered and settled down. I least expected to be made a Bishop. My philosophy is that wherever I find myself I will give my best.\n\nWhen it was announced that I had been appointed the Auxiliary Bishop of Awka, I nearly fainted from my seat. I remembered how Monsignor Ezenduka held me up and I was wondering how I could manage over five hundred priests. That was my primary concern and worry.\n\nWhen it was called up I didn’t believe it until it was made official. I said, ‘Lord here I am, send me. I’m here to do Your will’. I assisted Bishop Okafor. I know I did my best. From there I was made a Diocesan Bishop and that is where we are now.\nHow do you describe your relationship with the clergy and laity of Awka Diocese?\n\nWonderful relationship. Very cordial. My motto as a bishop is, “My Love is with you all in Christ Jesus”, and that is reflected effectively. I consider the people of God in all I do, showing that love. You know as a leader you need to get the people behind you.\n\nIt is not easy to do anything unless your followers decide to follow your path. There are two ways of life; the spiritual and the physical. On the aspect of the spiritual; we ensure that we organize retreats, recollections and soul-lifting activities. Our main target is to make heaven.\n\nWe do everything humanly possible to ensure that the spiritual aspect is highlighted. On the aspect of the physical, we try so hard to float many businesses to aid what we do here in the diocese. I abolished many levies except that of Peter University. We invested in landed property, banks, schools and filling stations.\n\nMy Lord, what do you consider as your achievements during these years?\n\nPeter University is so dear to us; it is one of my greatest achievements. We invested in education too. We believe so much in training the mind. With the return of schools to the Church by former Governor Peter Obi, we thought what to do in the education sector. We thought of College of Education, University of Education and finally arrived at Peter University.\nThat University is my number one. It is not easy erecting a university. Many dioceses started and backed out. We made it. Still on my achievements, one of my sons, even though he is now my father in faith, is a Cardinal and one of us is now the Bishop of Nnewi Diocese. These are achievements of which I remain ever and very grateful to God.\n\nAt 70, you still look very healthy and energetic, what are your secrets, and what is your advice to the youth, aging and aged with regards to maintaining a healthy lifestyle?\n\nFirstly, it is God’s grace. Then, I watch what I eat and drink. You know this our work is a very tedious one; I do not eat because I see food or drink. I moderate whatever I eat. Eat to live and not live to eat! One of the greatest gifts I receive from God is my health.\n\nI have never fallen sick to the extent that I will not carry out my duty as the Bishop. Inasmuch as it is a gift from God I have to enhance it by working out and eating right. Also, I eat local food. God made it that we should be eating them once it is its season. Finally, I do exercise. Exercise is very important.\n\nMy Lord, you have championed the course of befitting living as against extravagant burials and funerals, what informed this concern\n\nIt is about trying to change the exorbitant fees people pay just to organize a funeral. You’ll see a man who didn’t eat good food or lived in a good house, once he dies his children will begin to paint and repaint the house or even borrow to build new ones. Here is a man who died of hunger!\n\nWe are doing the wrong thing. Go to developed countries and see how burials are conducted. No fanfare or any extravagance. They do things moderately. Here, we borrow to bury the dead. Just recently during the burial of Hon Dozie Nwankwo’s father, I hammered on low-key funerals; that people are going through a lot trying to bury their dead ones. I stated it clearly that the diocese was very serious about cutting down the cost of funerals.\n\nEven the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, who was following the burial via Zoom, after thanking the Governor, corroborated my stance on expensive funerals. It is on record, you can play it.\n\nWhat do you tell your sons, the priests, about managing life as priests?\nThe priests are my immediate collaborators and I know that from the word go. They are very important to what we do here. In fact, any Bishop who does not acknowledge that is really not doing what he is supposed to do as a Bishop. I have observed that the priests really function more in an atmosphere devoid of rancor. Leading over 500 priests is really not easy.\n\nOur priests see what we do as their thing. It is however true too that you cannot satisfy everyone; once you have the majority, you move on. You cannot get 100% co-operation. Those who disagree with you will make you function better. It is when people are angry that they say their minds.\n\nIf you are sincere when you are on your own you think about those things said. I feel very comfortable leading the people of God in this diocese. As a leader you must be in the forefront. I, together with the priests, and laity, work together to develop our diocese.\n\nMy Lord, we understand that youths will be empowered as part of your birthday celebration, can you shed light on it?\n\nWe want to empower our youths; one each from every parish here in Awka Diocese. We are not talking about those already empowered; it will be totally new people. I feel happy each time I hear that someone we trained as a diocese is doing well in his chosen profession. I remember someone who studied under our scholarship in Veritas University, Abuja, and today he is a lecturer here.\n\nWe will not give cash but we will do something that will make every beneficiary self-reliant and self-sustained. Youths are the bedrock of what we do here. Anyone who has a credible successor will retire happily, knowing that he has someone who will carry on from where he stopped. Any father without a good successor will be sad. We know how important these youths are. We do not want to joke with their future.','70th Birthday Celebration Peter Varsity, One of My Greatest Achievements - Bishop Ezeokafor','','publish','open','open','','70th-birthday-celebration-peter-varsity-one-of-my-greatest-achievements-bishop-ezeokafor','','','2022-11-24 14:09:56','2022-11-24 14:09:56','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4182',0,'post','',0),(4183,1,'2022-11-24 14:09:37','2022-11-24 14:09:37','','IMG-20221124-WA0159','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221124-wa0159','','','2022-11-24 14:09:37','2022-11-24 14:09:37','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG-20221124-WA0159.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4186,1,'2022-12-02 21:19:15','2022-12-02 21:19:15','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4187 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221130-WA0029-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\n... Extols Soludo\n\nBy Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu\n\nThe fast rising Nollywood Actress, politician and a philanthropist, has called for the protection of girl-child, especially the vulnerable and less-priviledged ones, saying that she has lived all her life speaking for the downtrodden, indigent children, widows and the voiceless in society.\n\nThe award winning Thespian who made the call while unveiling her Brand as well as her new project named the Political goddess enjoined women the world over to get deeply involved in politics, noting that they (women) had all it takes to excel in politics, adding that women constituted the greater number of voting populace and should get themselves into decision making bodies and institutions.<!--more-->\n\nYou can reach her through her phone number: 0903 504 2812, and massive social media handles. Ig@ Chiemegolum_ Ezeokenwa.Facebook_ @claranet (political goddess)\nTikTok_ @ POLITICAL GODDESS.\n\nThe Anambra born screen diva in an interview with Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu, bares her mind on wide range of issues including her Brand, New Project, challenges confronting less and under privileged girl-child, women participation in politics, etc.\n\nExcerpts:\n\nQ: May we get to know you?\n\nA: My name is Ezeokenwa Chiemegolum Clara. I\'m from Umuchu in Aguata LGA of Anambra state. I am the daughter of Chief Hon, Sir, Sylvester Ezeokenwa and Lady ( comrade) Emilia Ezeokenwa (JP). I am the second child and the first daughter out of five children. I am a Nollywood Actress, a politician and a philanthropist.\n\nQ: what movies have you starred in?\n\nA: I have been featured in about 20 movies, The likes of OGBUEFI, THE DISPATCH RIDER, CHETA MY DAUGHTER, TWO EDGE SWORD, THE BLUE BLOOD, and so many other ones that are yet to be out. I have worked alongside many stars in the Industry too, the likes of ONY MICHAEL, MIKE EZURUONYE, CHINWETALU AGU, EBERE OKARO, NGOZI EZEONU, DESTINY ETIKO, LIZZY GOLD, RUTH KADIRI, and so many others.\n\nQ: what do you love most about your profession?\n\nA: What I love most about my profession is the ability to interpret different characters and deliver it well, and make it as real and as different as others. Another one is the talent and that talent geared up the passion for acting\n\nQ: are you currently engaged in anything new?\nA: yes, and that\'s why I\'m here, currently I am here to promote my brand and new project called the political goddess.\n\nQ: what kind of project is it?\n\nA: the project is geared on sensitization and emancipation of the women. Making the woman realize how important and valued they are in the family and society at large. More especially the young girls growing into a woman and the youths at large, making them to understand the important role they have to play in political participation,\n\nQ: your surname rings a bell, why is that so?\nA: yes, that\'s because I was born by a noble and notable man in Anambra state, a man who has made a great name and impact in society and Anambra state at large. Chief, Hon, Sir Sylvester Ezeokenwa.\n\nMy father is one of the founding fathers of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).y mother was a civil servant, she was in active service as a teacher but retired. So my family has made a name in the politics of Anambra state and beyond.\n\nQ: what\'s your take on the current political situation in the state.\n\nA: Anambra state has been a peaceful state from the time of PETER OBI, before he handed over to Chief Willie Obiano, and then currently his Excellency Prof. Chukwuma Soludo whom from my observation is working on taking Anambra state to a greater heights and I\'m happy he is also working along with Ndi Anambra, local men and women, elite, professors and intelligent men and mostly women in society. The likes of Commissioner for Culture, Arts, Entertainment and Tourism, Chief Don Onyenji, Special Adviser On Arts, Entertainment and Chief Bob-Manuel Udokwu (Onye ana ekiri ekiri), Commissioner for Education, Commissioner for Transport, Commmisioner for Youths, Commissioner for Local Government, Commissioner for Justic and Attorney General of the state and putting women in so many other positions in the ministries and State service. So I\'m happy he is working very well.\n\nQ: why is your project named political goddess?\n\nA: the name political goddess, come from the fact that every woman is a goddess, because every human being is brought into the world through a woman.\n\nSecondly, once any woman discovers how politically valuable she can be individually and in a collective , she becomes a political goddess. Now, going by the Democratic tenets of \"one man, one vote\" or \"one woman, one vote\" , we can see that because women are more in population than men , so we have more voting power than men as a collective.\nAlso as individuals their power to change the course of governance cannot be overstated, thus every woman is a political goddess once she has been emancipated mentally. That is what my upcoming project seeks to do.\n\nQ: what is your source of funding?\n\nA: It is self-sponsored. I fund it myself. I want to implore other politicians and office holders who support women empowerment to support this project for sake of posterity.\n\nQ: What has been your greatest challenge in the Nollywood industry?\n\nA: My greatest challenge in the industry is as a woman, we face sexual harassment, there is a notion that if you don\'t sleep around with men you won\'t get jobs, and it keeps forming the mentality of our younger generation and thereby making things go wrong. Secondly, challenges of being a woman, in our society today we believe that women are not to be heard, so when you have things you want to say , maybe at the course of work, nobody will give you the listening ears.\n\nQ: what would you change in the society or the industry if you have the power to?\nA: First, women liberation. Despite the cry out in the society today, many women are still dieing in the course of wrongful marriage as well as domestic violence.\n\nQ: where do you see yourself in 5yrs and in 10yrs?\n\nA: as an actor, I see myself in 5 years as a force for positive change and as a political Goddess I see myself in the corridors of governance where I will be representing my constituency.\n\nQ: how can your fans follow and connect with you?\n\nA: I have a very massive social media presence. Ig@ Chiemegolum_ Ezeokenwa\nFacebook_ @claranet ( political goddess)\nTikTok_ @ POLITICAL GODDESS. Phone Number: 0903 504 2812\n\nQ: Advice to younger generation of women?\nA: the advice I have for my generation of women, is to know that you\'re valuable in your family and society at large, so do anything you can to stay alive, and stay safe. Believe in yourself and have a good vision and aspirations for yourself. And then pursue these dreams and aspirations no matter the challenges. Also realize that you are all GODDESSES in the making. Treat yourself as one and never settle for less.','Actress Ezeokenwa Chiemegolum Clara Unveils Brand, New Project   - Makes Case For Girl-child, Calls For Women\'s Involvement In Politics','','publish','open','open','','actress-ezeokenwa-chiemegolum-clara-unveils-brand-new-project-makes-case-for-girl-child-calls-for-womens-involvement-in-politics','','','2022-12-02 21:19:15','2022-12-02 21:19:15','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4186',0,'post','',0),(4187,1,'2022-12-02 21:18:06','2022-12-02 21:18:06','','IMG-20221130-WA0029','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221130-wa0029','','','2022-12-02 21:18:06','2022-12-02 21:18:06','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221130-WA0029.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4189,1,'2022-12-07 08:35:57','0000-00-00 00:00:00','SOLID GOLDEN LADIES GROUP CALLS FOR SUPPORT FOR ATIKU/OKOW\n\nSolid Golden Ladies group has lent it\'s support to the presidential aspiration of Atiku/Okowa, insisting that only the PDP candidates have what it takes to salvage the country from obvious decline.\n\nSpeaking on Sunday 4th December 2022 during their meeting at Awka, Anambra state, the founder of the group Chief Mrs Uju Edochie said that with the state of the nation today Nigeria needs a president with experience, competence, acceptance and commitment to navigate her away from the path of failure. She insists that the combination of Atiku/Okowa has the requisite experience and the will to steer Nigeria away from the borderlines of crises. \"Only a unifier like Atiku and Okowa can stem Nigeria\'s descent to crises and return her to the path of development.\"\n\nThe co-ordinators of the group in the 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra state who were present during the meeting pledged their unalloyed support for Atiku/Okowa presidency. They were charged with the task of returning to their various wards and Local Government Areas to mobilise enough support for the victory Atiku/Okowa in the February 25, 2023, presidential election.\n\nResponding, the Ladies promised to deliver all their Polling Units, Wards and Local Council Areas to Atiku/Okowa, saying that it is the only presidency that will guarantee better life for women and the youths.\nThey lamented the parlous state of the nation\'s economy, the hardship Nigerians are facing daily and concluded that only Atiku/Okowa presidency can redeem it. They left, determined to make a change for an improved Nigeria.','SOLID GOLDEN LADIES GROUP CALLS FOR SUPPORT FOR ATIKU/OKOWA','','draft','open','open','','','','','2022-12-07 08:35:57','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4189',0,'post','',0),(4190,1,'2022-12-07 08:39:17','2022-12-07 08:39:17','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4191 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/0_IMG-20221207-WA0109-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\nSolid Golden Ladies group has lent it\'s support to the presidential aspiration of Atiku/Okowa, insisting that only the PDP candidates have what it takes to salvage the country from obvious decline.<!--more-->\n\nSpeaking on Sunday 4th December 2022 during their meeting at Awka, Anambra state, the founder of the group Chief Mrs Uju Edochie said that with the state of the nation today Nigeria needs a president with experience, competence, acceptance and commitment to navigate her away from the path of failure. She insists that the combination of Atiku/Okowa has the requisite experience and the will to steer Nigeria away from the borderlines of crises. \"Only a unifier like Atiku and Okowa can stem Nigeria\'s descent to crises and return her to the path of development.\"\n\nThe co-ordinators of the group in the 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra state who were present during the meeting pledged their unalloyed support for Atiku/Okowa presidency. They were charged with the task of returning to their various wards and Local Government Areas to mobilise enough support for the victory Atiku/Okowa in the February 25, 2023, presidential election.\n\nResponding, the Ladies promised to deliver all their Polling Units, Wards and Local Council Areas to Atiku/Okowa, saying that it is the only presidency that will guarantee better life for women and the youths.\nThey lamented the parlous state of the nation\'s economy, the hardship Nigerians are facing daily and concluded that only Atiku/Okowa presidency can redeem it. They left, determined to make a change for an improved Nigeria.','SOLID GOLDEN LADIES GROUP CALLS FOR SUPPORT FOR ATIKU/OKOWA','','publish','open','open','','solid-golden-ladies-group-calls-for-support-for-atiku-okowa','','','2022-12-07 08:39:17','2022-12-07 08:39:17','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4190',0,'post','',0),(4191,1,'2022-12-07 08:38:38','2022-12-07 08:38:38','','0_IMG-20221207-WA0109','','inherit','open','closed','','0_img-20221207-wa0109','','','2022-12-07 08:38:38','2022-12-07 08:38:38','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/0_IMG-20221207-WA0109.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4194,1,'2022-12-10 17:17:10','2022-12-10 17:17:10','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4195\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221209-WA0279-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4196\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221209-WA0278-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4197\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221209-WA0276-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221209-WA0275-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4199\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221209-WA0274-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></p>\nThe Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Ahmed Ammani, has ordered the deployment of operational and intelligence resources to Eha Amufu, in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of the state.<!--more-->\n\nThe development followed the attack and burning of truck and unspecified number of persons in Eha Amufu recently.<!--more-->\n\nThis was disclosed on Thursday in a statement signed by DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the State Police Public Relations Officer.\n\nThe commissioner went on an on-the-spot assessment of the incident alongside the 82 Division Garrison Commander of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Brig. Gen. M. K. Ibrahim.\n\nWhile commiserating with the families of those who lost their lives in the attacks, Ammani stated that the police, with the active support and collaboration of other security agencies, will leave no stone unturned in fishing out the assailants and perpetrators of the attack.\n\nHe also used the opportunity to dispel unconfirmed news making the rounds that a truck loaded with firearms, ammunition and bandits was discovered in the area.\n\nAmmani dismissed it as baseless, misleading and an act of disinformation capable of creating unnecessary panic in the community while urging the residents to remain law-abiding.','Enugu police commissioner visits Eha Amufu crime scene, pledges to fish out perpetrators','','publish','open','open','','enugu-police-commissioner-visits-eha-amufu-crime-scene-pledges-to-fish-out-perpetrators','','','2022-12-10 17:17:10','2022-12-10 17:17:10','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4194',0,'post','',0),(4195,1,'2022-12-10 17:15:54','2022-12-10 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17:16:00','2022-12-10 17:16:00','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221209-WA0275.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4199,1,'2022-12-10 17:16:02','2022-12-10 17:16:02','','IMG-20221209-WA0274','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221209-wa0274','','','2022-12-10 17:16:02','2022-12-10 17:16:02','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221209-WA0274.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4202,1,'2022-12-10 17:29:54','2022-12-10 17:29:54','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4203 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221209-WA0246-234x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"300\" />\n\nThe Chief of Air Force Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has officially winged 17 newly trained pilots of 405 Helicopter Training Group (HCTG) to improve Nigerian Air Force (NAF) combat readiness.\n\nAmao, who was represented by the NAF Chief of Policy and Planning, AVM Jackson Yusuf, made the winging after the pilot successful completion of the Integrated Helicopter Pilot Course 7/2021 at 405 Helicopter Training Group (HCTG), Enugu.<!--more-->\n\nHe noted that NAF under his leadership had succeeded in training and winging 36 pilots within the last one year even “as we have sent over 70 officers on various flying training course abroad”.\n\nAccording to him, currently we have over 2,000 personnel undergoing various flights and flying training courses within various training institutions to ensure we meet with contemporary challenges and needs.\n\n“NAF will continue to train its personnel for them to gather the best international experiences and exposure for improved operational efficiency, with the capability to respond swiftly in defense of national security.\n\n“We are laying emphasis on training to ensure that NAF is ready to meet known and emerging security threatens confronting the country’s territorial integrity in a joint operating environment,” he said.\n\nThe CAS lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the overwhelming support given to NAF, adding that all its flying training schools are functional at present.\n\n“The successes recorded by NAF within this time cannot be possible without the overwhelming support of President Muhammadu Buhari that had ensured we lived up to our mandate effectively,” he said.\n\nThe NAF chief congratulated the newly winged officers, while calling on them to brace up for further training and capacity building meant to usher them to higher operational and tactical responsibilities.\n\nThe Commander, 405 HCTG, Enugu, Wing Commander Ayodeji Omokunga, explained that the 17 newly winged pilots included a pilot that completed his training in India with excellence.\n\nOmokunga noted that to get passed and certified, the new pilots went through rigorous academic and field training for over a year as well as trained under difficult circumstances.\n\n“Today, they have moved from student pilots status to basic pilots and we also have two female pilots that performed well during the training period,” he said.\n\nThe commander urged the newly winged pilots to brace up for further training especially on special combat and tactical training.\n\nIn a vote of thanks, one of the newly winged pilots, Flying Officer Immanuel Ogwuni, thanked the CAS, NAF chief of training, the Air Officer Commanding of Ground Training Command (GTC), Enugu and commander 405 HCTG for giving them the opportunity.\n\n“We are sincerely grateful and indebted to the NAF leadership and authority for this wonderful opportunity and support given to our career. Thank you sirs,” Ogwuni said.\n\nThe major highlight of the event was awards presented to outstanding newly winged pilots that performed exceptionally well during the training.','Combat readiness: CAS wings 17 new pilots in Enugu','','publish','open','open','','combat-readiness-cas-wings-17-new-pilots-in-enugu','','','2022-12-10 17:29:54','2022-12-10 17:29:54','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4202',0,'post','',0),(4203,1,'2022-12-10 17:29:14','2022-12-10 17:29:14','','IMG-20221209-WA0246','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221209-wa0246','','','2022-12-10 17:29:14','2022-12-10 17:29:14','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221209-WA0246.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4205,1,'2022-12-14 08:22:04','2022-12-14 08:22:04','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4206 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221214-WA0073-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" />\n\nThe candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA for Aguata Federal Constituency in the 2023 General Election, Engr. Dom Okafor says the synergy between the executive and legislative arms of the Anambra state government that guaranteed the smooth passage of the 2023 budget, is a model for states across the Federation to learn from.<!--more-->\n\nGovernor Chukwuma Soludo at the governor\'s lodge, Amawbia on Tuesday, accented the 2023 State Appropriation Bill of approximately N260 billion into law.\n\nOn the 10th of November,2022, Soludo had presented a draft estimate to the tune of N258,970,175,902 to the state House of Assembly, tagged \"Budget of Acceleration\".\n\nAt the Governor\'s lodge, Amawbia Tuesday morning, the Bill was ready for the Governor\'s accent, making it the first full fiscal annual budget to be proposed by his administration.\n\nSpeaking on the development, the Frontline Aguata Federal Constituency Candidate, Hon Okafor said the governor has shown clarity, vision and commitment in the draft presented to the House, hence the smooth passage of the bill.\n\nAccording to him, whereas in some climes, bilateral budget discussions between the House and the Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs would have taken ages, that of the state was conducted successfully in less than a month.\n\"This shows the vision, tact and clarity of purpose which Mr Governor has brought to bear in the state governance.\n\"It also points to the Calibre of persons comprising the 7th state assembly.\n\"All I can say is congratulations to Ndi Anambra for having functional executive and legislative arms of government. The implication is speedy development for the state,\" he said.\n\nOkafor, who delved into the details of the budget, applauded the allocation of a greater percentage of the budget to Capital projects.\n\nHe also said the governor\'s decision to prioritize road infrastructure, is clear indices that he in tune with the yearnings and aspirations of the people.\nIn his words; \"The allocation of lesser resources towards the running of government and the state machineries is quite commendable. The governor had made a commitment towards cutting down the cost of governance while intensifying projects that will have direct and indirect positive impact on the lives of Ndi Anambra.\n\"Details of this budget gives Anambra people the hope that we have a governor who is conscious of their needs and is taking critical steps to address them.\"\n\nThe APGA standard bearer for Aguata Federal Constituency expressed concern over the state of infrastructure in the Aguata Federal Constituency, but said the state of emergency which Mr Governor had declared on roads will bring an end to the anomaly.\nHe also acknowledged that the disposition of the governor in monitoring road projects he awarded, has made most contractors handling road projects in the state to sit up.\nOkafor urged the governor to sustain the initiative and ensure that the era is gone, when contractors will collect monies for projects and renege.\n\nThe astute politician urged people of the state especially Ndi Aguata Federal Constituency, to consider the APGA milestones in the state and vote massively for the party during the 2023 general elections.','APGA Flagbearer For Aguata Federal Constituency, Engr. Dom Okafor Commends Gov Soludo, Anambra Legislature Over Smooth Passage of 2023 Appropriation Bill into Law','','publish','open','open','','apga-flagbearer-for-aguata-federal-constituency-engr-dom-okafor-commends-gov-soludo-anambra-legislature-over-smooth-passage-of-2023-appropriation-bill-into-law','','','2022-12-14 08:22:04','2022-12-14 08:22:04','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4205',0,'post','',0),(4206,1,'2022-12-14 08:21:36','2022-12-14 08:21:36','','IMG-20221214-WA0073','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221214-wa0073','','','2022-12-14 08:21:36','2022-12-14 08:21:36','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221214-WA0073.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4208,1,'2022-12-14 08:22:41','2022-12-14 08:22:41','','IMG-20221214-WA0073','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221214-wa0073-2','','','2022-12-14 08:22:41','2022-12-14 08:22:41','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221214-WA0073-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4209,1,'2022-12-14 08:23:18','2022-12-14 08:23:18','','IMG-20221214-WA0074','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221214-wa0074','','','2022-12-14 08:23:18','2022-12-14 08:23:18','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221214-WA0074.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4211,1,'2022-12-21 17:11:47','2022-12-21 17:11:47','<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4212 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/images-2-300x171.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" /> The Deputy Senate President, and Delta All Progressives Congress, governorship candidate, Ovie Omo-Agege, and the Delta APC Campaign Council, have suspended it\'s campaign indefinitely over a boat accident involving loyal party members and supporters where two person died, three others are still missing while seven who sustained injuries are receiving treatment in a hospital.<!--more-->\n\nConfirming the incident in Press statement\nDirector, Communications and Media Strategy\nDelta APC Campaign Council, Ima Niboro says the party is in mourning over accident involving loyal party members and supporters, as they were returning from a rally in Okerenkoko, Warri South West Local Government Area, on the 20th December, 2022.\n\nAccording the party the incident happened when commercial boat traveling in the opposite direction rammed into the boat carrying APC supporters, and that two persons lost their lives, three are missing, and seven others are in hospital receiving treatment.\n\nThe party further stated that it is currently working with the relevant authorities and communities to search for the missing, While they are also in the process of reaching out to the families and loved ones of those that lost their lives and ensuring that the injured receive the best care possible.','Just in APC Delta suspends campaign over boat mishap that killed two, three missing','','publish','open','open','','just-in-apc-delta-suspends-campaign-over-boat-mishap-that-killed-two-three-missing','','','2022-12-21 17:11:47','2022-12-21 17:11:47','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4211',0,'post','',0),(4212,1,'2022-12-21 17:11:05','2022-12-21 17:11:05','','images (2)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-2-9','','','2022-12-21 17:11:05','2022-12-21 17:11:05','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/images-2.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4213,1,'2022-12-21 17:11:07','2022-12-21 17:11:07','','images (3)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-3-7','','','2022-12-21 17:11:07','2022-12-21 17:11:07','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/images-3.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4215,1,'2022-12-21 17:16:08','2022-12-21 17:16:08','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4216 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221221-WA0194-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\nThe Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali-Baba says the police force will not spare criminals hiding under the guise of agitation to attack citizens in the South East region.<!--more-->\n\nBaba condemned in Strong terms the menace where hoodlums with hide in disguise, perpetrating criminalities in Anambra State and the entire South-East by attacking police officers and other public facilities in the name of calling for a separate state.\n\nHe stated this in Amawbia, near Awka, Anambra State Capital, during the inauguration of an ultra-modern divisional police station, attached to a police barracks for senior police officers.\n\nAlkali-Baba sound a note of warming that the police will no longer allow criminals to keep operating in any state in the South-East, adding that there were better ways to agitate than involve in criminality.\n\nThe police chief emphasised that the new divisional police station was an initiative to provide security officers with a conducive working environment to enable them put in their very best.\n\nHe said the security officers would use the resources available to make people understand that they must cohabit and function effectively and efficiently.\n\nThe state Police Commissioner, CP Echeng Echeng, in his remarks, described the new structure as a milestone in the repositioning of police force for better delivery.\n\nHe stated that for 10 months now, Anambra had been largely peaceful despite the actions of criminals masquerading as separatists.\n\nThe police boss also paid a courtesy visit to the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, where the governor solicited for increased in support for the Nigerian Police to confront its dearth of resources challenge.\n\nEND','IGP inaugurates new police division in Anambra','','publish','open','open','','igp-inaugurates-new-police-division-in-anambra','','','2022-12-21 17:16:08','2022-12-21 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src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/download-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"193\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4222\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/download-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"172\" /></p>\nOndo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has signed the 2023 appropriation bill into Law.\n\nThe Governor had on December 5 presented a total budget proposal of N272.736 Billion to the State House of Assembly for approval and passage.<!--more-->\n\nThe Lawmakers, however, passed a total budget of N275, 979, 184, 000.00 which was signed into law by the Governor on Wednesday.\n\nThe House Appropriation Committee led by Hon. Akintomide Akinrogunde said the budget was increased in cognizance of the current economic realities in the country.\n\nGovernor Akeredolu, while signing the 2023 appropriation bill into Law noted that N129, 839 billion, representing 47 percent of the total budget is to cater for Recurrent expenditure, while N146,140 billion, representing 52.99 percent is for Capital development.\n\nHe stressed that the Budget preparation was also based on the REDEEMED agenda of his administration, which he said was the guide post for development of the state.\n\nThe Governor described as heartwarming, the recent ranking of Ondo State as the State with the least poverty index in the country.','GOV. AKEREDOLU SIGNS 2023 APPROPRIATION BILL INTO LAW','','publish','open','open','','gov-akeredolu-signs-2023-appropriation-bill-into-law','','','2022-12-21 17:35:51','2022-12-21 17:35:51','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4219',0,'post','',0),(4220,1,'2022-12-21 17:35:09','2022-12-21 17:35:09','','download (6)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-6','','','2022-12-21 17:35:09','2022-12-21 17:35:09','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/download-6.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4221,1,'2022-12-21 17:35:10','2022-12-21 17:35:10','','download (4)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-4-3','','','2022-12-21 17:35:10','2022-12-21 17:35:10','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/download-4.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4222,1,'2022-12-21 17:35:11','2022-12-21 17:35:11','','download (5)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-5-2','','','2022-12-21 17:35:11','2022-12-21 17:35:11','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/download-5.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4224,1,'2022-12-24 17:26:33','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<ul>\n 	<li>We Are Not Endorsing Any Candidate, Anambra NYCN Management Meeting Clears Air on Endorsement Rumour</li>\n</ul>\nAs part of efforts aimed at reviewing its activities in the year 2022, to guarantee greater impact in the new year, the Anambra State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has held a strategic management meeting at the State Youth House in Awka.\nThe meeting was convened by the state executive committee of NYCN at the instance of the state Chairman, Ambassador Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi.\nThe meeting was presided by Ambassador Nduanya Innocent, the NYCN Deputy National President, and also had in attendance State NYCN pioneer key officers, state executive team, local government coordinators and the various affiliate organizations (VYOs, FBOs, CBOs).\nSpeaking during the meeting, the state NYCN chairman, Surv. Obi explained that the purpose of the meeting was to review the affairs of the NYCN council since the inception of the current administration, its achievements, challenges and way forward.\nHe highlighted some of the achievements of the state council under his watch to include setting up/flagging off of ICT training for the state youths with 25 sets of computers, an initiative which has been taken down to the Local government level.\n“Others include the enactment and inauguration of 220 community liaison officers, the enactment of ward representatives and the ongoing congress, the appointment of 37 Directorate offices, and the NYCN King\'s cup football competition that is ongoing.\n“Others include the clearance of 2 years outstanding office rent and employment of office administrative secretary, making the office functional on a daily basis, repair of one of the two council official buses, rebranding and creation of relevance in council\'s affairs with key stake holders in government, private sector and youth structure/ constituencies, among others,” he noted.\nHe also said the Council has installed the Anambra Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim as the Grand Commander of NYCN Anambra state chapter, as well as, presented merit awards to some deserving supporters and promoters of youth development in Anambra state.\nObi revealed that so far, some of the NYCN state directorates and the local government coordinators have successfully carried out programmes including sensitisation on child\'s rights and human trafficking at Urum, while the various NYCN local government chapters have also marked the celebration of International Youth Day.\nOn the challenges encountered by the Council, Obi highlighted lack of funds, untimely release of council\'s annual subvention and poor operational state of the council buses impeding effective mobility, as the teething ones.\nA the end of the meeting, the Anambra NYCN Management meeting resolved to review the NYCN Anambra state Bye-Laws and authorized the state chairman/state executive to appoint competent and committed members of NYCN as members of the review committee irrespective of their status in the council.\nThe meeting resolved that members and officers of the state youth council should not be partisan in carrying out the affairs and activities of the youth council in the state, emphasizing that there should be no political endorsements.\nWhile passing a vote of confidence on the State Chairman, Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi, the meeting also resolved that the office of the state chairman should always be given reverence and full support that it deserves as the symbol of authority and the image of the youth council in Anambra state.\nThe communique issued after the meeting read; “The management also passed vote of confidence on the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria led by His Youthfulness, Sokubo Sar\'igh Sokubo and his executive.\n“It commends the Anambra state government which took off about 9 months ago, for having achieved tangible results in areas of infrastructure, recruitment, youth empowerment and sound policy. Worthy of note is the flag off of Anambra ‘One Youth Two Skills Initiative’ that targets over 4000 youths for skills acquisition and empowerment. The state governor has turned Anambra state into a construction site as promised and we ask for more infrastructural development.\n“We also commend for the recruitment of about 5000 teachers who are predominantly youths. The management wants the government to improve more on areas of economic and infrastructural development.\n“We bemoan the hesitation of the government (state and federal) in providing adequate/ prompt support to flood victims who are predominantly youths; (referencing Farmers/AFAN Youths Flood victims Data bank); who are surviving through self-help means as farmers in those flood prone local government areas.”\nThe meeting went further to fault the recruitment of touts (agbero) and giving them uniforms as government officials, insisting that they need adequate training and profiling to fit into the role.\n“The meeting also observes the perceived compromise by some of the security operatives, especially police who usually abandon their duty post when it matters most, thereby aiding the criminal elements in executing their criminal activities.\n“We want to re-emphasize the need to improve the salaries of Anambra state civil servants as they are among the least paid as compared to their counterparts.\n“The state government should also consider the need for recruitment of local government workers in Anambra state because there is a shortage of staff in the various local government, especially the junior staff, so as to replace the senior staff retiring in years to come.\n“There is an overwhelming need for more youth engagement in the governance and administration of Anambra state through political appointments of youths in policy development and execution in key government ministries, departments and agencies.\n“The government should consider approving subvention for NYCN local government chapter in Anambra as done in other states, and finally the management meeting passed an unalloyed vote of confidence to the administration of Mr. Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR for taking off effectively in spite of obvious poor resources,” the Communique concluded.','We Are Not Endorsing Any Candidate, Anambra NYCN Management Meeting Clears Air on Endorsement Rumours','','draft','open','open','','','','','2022-12-24 17:26:33','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4224',0,'post','',0),(4226,1,'2022-12-24 17:39:16','2022-12-24 17:39:16','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4227 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221224-WA0289-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\nAs part of efforts aimed at reviewing its activities in the year 2022, to guarantee greater impact in the new year, the Anambra State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has held a strategic management meeting at the State Youth House in Awka.<!--more-->\nThe meeting was convened by the state executive committee of NYCN at the instance of the state Chairman, Ambassador Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi.\nThe meeting was presided by Ambassador Nduanya Innocent, the NYCN Deputy National President, and also had in attendance State NYCN pioneer key officers, state executive team, local government coordinators and the various affiliate organizations (VYOs, FBOs, CBOs).\nSpeaking during the meeting, the state NYCN chairman, Surv. Obi explained that the purpose of the meeting was to review the affairs of the NYCN council since the inception of the current administration, its achievements, challenges and way forward.\nHe highlighted some of the achievements of the state council under his watch to include setting up/flagging off of ICT training for the state youths with 25 sets of computers, an initiative which has been taken down to the Local government level.\n“Others include the enactment and inauguration of 220 community liaison officers, the enactment of ward representatives and the ongoing congress, the appointment of 37 Directorate offices, and the NYCN King\'s cup football competition that is ongoing.\n“Others include the clearance of 2 years outstanding office rent and employment of office administrative secretary, making the office functional on a daily basis, repair of one of the two council official buses, rebranding and creation of relevance in council\'s affairs with key stake holders in government, private sector and youth structure/ constituencies, among others,” he noted.\nHe also said the Council has installed the Anambra Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim as the Grand Commander of NYCN Anambra state chapter, as well as, presented merit awards to some deserving supporters and promoters of youth development in Anambra state.\nObi revealed that so far, some of the NYCN state directorates and the local government coordinators have successfully carried out programmes including sensitisation on child\'s rights and human trafficking at Urum, while the various NYCN local government chapters have also marked the celebration of International Youth Day.\nOn the challenges encountered by the Council, Obi highlighted lack of funds, untimely release of council\'s annual subvention and poor operational state of the council buses impeding effective mobility, as the teething ones.\nA the end of the meeting, the Anambra NYCN Management meeting resolved to review the NYCN Anambra state Bye-Laws and authorized the state chairman/state executive to appoint competent and committed members of NYCN as members of the review committee irrespective of their status in the council.\nThe meeting resolved that members and officers of the state youth council should not be partisan in carrying out the affairs and activities of the youth council in the state, emphasizing that there should be no political endorsements.\nWhile passing a vote of confidence on the State Chairman, Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi, the meeting also resolved that the office of the state chairman should always be given reverence and full support that it deserves as the symbol of authority and the image of the youth council in Anambra state.\nThe communique issued after the meeting read; “The management also passed vote of confidence on the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria led by His Youthfulness, Sokubo Sar\'igh Sokubo and his executive.\n“It commends the Anambra state government which took off about 9 months ago, for having achieved tangible results in areas of infrastructure, recruitment, youth empowerment and sound policy. Worthy of note is the flag off of Anambra ‘One Youth Two Skills Initiative’ that targets over 4000 youths for skills acquisition and empowerment. The state governor has turned Anambra state into a construction site as promised and we ask for more infrastructural development.\n“We also commend for the recruitment of about 5000 teachers who are predominantly youths. The management wants the government to improve more on areas of economic and infrastructural development.\n“We bemoan the hesitation of the government (state and federal) in providing adequate/ prompt support to flood victims who are predominantly youths; (referencing Farmers/AFAN Youths Flood victims Data bank); who are surviving through self-help means as farmers in those flood prone local government areas.”\nThe meeting went further to fault the recruitment of touts (agbero) and giving them uniforms as government officials, insisting that they need adequate training and profiling to fit into the role.\n“The meeting also observes the perceived compromise by some of the security operatives, especially police who usually abandon their duty post when it matters most, thereby aiding the criminal elements in executing their criminal activities.\n“We want to re-emphasize the need to improve the salaries of Anambra state civil servants as they are among the least paid as compared to their counterparts.\n“The state government should also consider the need for recruitment of local government workers in Anambra state because there is a shortage of staff in the various local government, especially the junior staff, so as to replace the senior staff retiring in years to come.\n“There is an overwhelming need for more youth engagement in the governance and administration of Anambra state through political appointments of youths in policy development and execution in key government ministries, departments and agencies.\n“The government should consider approving subvention for NYCN local government chapter in Anambra as done in other states, and finally the management meeting passed an unalloyed vote of confidence to the administration of Mr. Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR for taking off effectively in spite of obvious poor resources,” the Communique concluded.','Anambra NYCN Management Meeting Passes Vote of Confidence On National President Sokubo, State Chairman Obi','','publish','open','open','','anambra-nycn-management-meeting-passes-vote-of-confidence-on-national-president-sokubo-state-chairman-obi','','','2022-12-24 17:39:16','2022-12-24 17:39:16','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4226',0,'post','',0),(4227,1,'2022-12-24 17:38:21','2022-12-24 17:38:21','','IMG-20221224-WA0289','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221224-wa0289','','','2022-12-24 17:38:21','2022-12-24 17:38:21','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221224-WA0289.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4231,1,'2022-12-25 19:59:44','2022-12-25 19:59:44','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4233\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/images-300x209.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" /></p>\nA male adult and a female child died in a road accident on Saturday at the Curtis filling station along Nteje-Awka Expressway, Anambra State.\n\nThe incident involved two vehicles, a commercial Toyota Hiace bus marked AGL552JT and a commercial Daf/truck with no registration number.<!--more-->\n\nEleven persons comprising four male adults, four female adults and three female children were said to be involved in the crash and eight persons sustained varying degrees of injury.\n\nAn eyewitness attributed cause of the accident to road obstruction. The eyewitness said the Daf truck developed fault in the early hours of Saturday, stating that while repairing the vehicle, the Toyota Hiace bus collided with the parked truck and crashed.\n\nThe Acting Public Education Officer for Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State, Margaret Onabe, confirmed the incident in a statement.\n\nOnabe said the rescue team from RS5.33 Nteje Unit Command took the victims to Chira Hospital Awkuzu where one male adult and one female child were confirmed dead, stating that others were receiving treatment.\n\nShe added that the victims were deposited at the same hospital morgue.\n\nShe said, “The FRSC rescue team from RS5.33 Nteje Unit Command took the victims to Chira Hospital Awkuzu where one male adult and one female child were confirmed dead, while others are receiving treatment. The dead victims were deposited at the same hospital morgue. The rescue team are still on the ground managing traffic to ensure that the obstruction caused by the crash is cleared.\n\n“The Sector Commander Anambra State, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi, commiserates with the family of the dead victims, and sent his prayers to the injured persons.’’\n\nOnabe noted that the sector commander warned motorists to concentrate on driving, observe the environment, give enough distance and ensure that their headlamps and brake lights were functional.','Two killed, eight injured in Anambra Christmas accident','','publish','open','open','','two-killed-eight-injured-in-anambra-christmas-accident','','','2022-12-25 19:59:44','2022-12-25 19:59:44','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4231',0,'post','',0),(4232,1,'2022-12-25 19:58:49','2022-12-25 19:58:49','','images (2)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-2-10','','','2022-12-25 19:58:49','2022-12-25 19:58:49','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/images-2-1.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4233,1,'2022-12-25 19:59:02','2022-12-25 19:59:02','','images','','inherit','open','closed','','images-26','','','2022-12-25 19:59:02','2022-12-25 19:59:02','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/images.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4235,1,'2022-12-25 20:19:52','2022-12-25 20:19:52','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4236 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221224-WA0181-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" />\n\n…As community, Igbo-Etiti women back governor for senate, PDP guber candidate, others\n\n*Enugu commissioner, Lejja-born legal consultant, present Christmas gifts to widows, less privileged\n\nIt was wild jubilation in Ukehe, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area and in Lejja, Nsukka Local Government Area, yesterday, when the Governor of Enugu State and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for Enugu North Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi visited the two communities to witness the presentation of Christmas gifts to widows and the less privileged by his Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh and a member of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology, Abeokuta, Barr. Patrick Onyema Omeke, respectively.<!--more--><!--more-->\n\nGovernor Ugwuanyi who received loud ovation from the people of the communities on arrival, got their endorsements to represent Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly in 2023 in recognition of his commitment to peace and good governance as well as his passion for charity, almsgiving and the wellbeing of the less privileged in the society.\n\nIn Ukehe, the Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Aroh, disclosed that Governor Ugwuanyi has been supporting the widows’ empowerment programme even before he became governor, adding that the event was in line with the governor’s long-held policy of sharing with the needy and the less privileged.\n\nAroh revealed that the provision of Christmas gift items comprising 2,000 bags of 50kg rice, 2,000 bags of 25kg rice, 2000 bags of 10kg rice, 1,400 pieces of wrappers, 200 cartons of tomatoes, and 200 bags of salt, for the widows, was made possible because of the support that Governor Ugwuanyi has been giving him and his entire family.\n\nSpeaking in an emotion-laden voice, the Commissioner on behalf of his father, HRH Igwe Chijioke Aroh and the entire family members expressed immense gratitude to the governor for his love and kindness, stressing that “it is only God that can pay you back.”\n\nAroh informed Governor Ugwuanyi that the women of Ukehe, who came out en masse, asked him not to bother to come and campaign in the community as they have resolved to deliver him for senate, the PDP governorship candidate in the state, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. Martins Oke for House of Representatives and other candidates of the PDP in the state.\n\n“Your Excellency, the women permitted me to say to you that they don’t want you to come for campaign here. I have told you this in private that they said that. I am also repeating it before them. They said you shouldn’t bother coming here for campaign. We will compete with your ward in Orba as to where you will get more votes.\n\n“The promise we are giving you is that not only you; every PDP candidate in the state that is on the ballot paper is Gburuguru’s (Ugwuanyi’s) candidate. None of the candidates including you will lose an election in our place. We will deliver you; we will deliver Dr. Peter Mbah; we will deliver Dr. Martins Oke, Hon. Ezenta and others.\n\n“Our votes will speak of what we think about you and our votes will also speak of what we think about all the PDP candidates in the state. The women have spoken to you from their hearts,” he said.\n\nIn Lejja, where leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP), Hon. Kingsley Ugwuanyi and Uchenna Okpe respectively, led their teeming supporters to formally decamp to the PDP in full support of Governor Ugwuanyi’s senatorial bid in 2023 and that of other candidates of the PDP in the state, the elated people of the community reiterated their endorsement of the governor to represent Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly.\n\nThe people of Lejja expressed delight at the commencement of construction work on Lejja-Aku road by Governor Ugwuanyi’s administration, stressing that the intervention is unprecedented as past governments only gave lip service to the construction of the road during campaigns.\n\nThe Lejja people who came out in their numbers to receive Governor Ugwuanyi at the presentation of Christmas gifts to the women and the less privileged by Barr. Omeke at his country home, reassured the governor of their overwhelming votes for him and other PDP candidates at the polls.\n\nIn their separate speeches, leaders of the decampees from APC and LP in Lejja, Hon. Ugwuanyi and Okpe respectively, said that they joined PDP because of their conviction in the laudable efforts of Governor Ugwuanyi’s administration in providing dividends of democracy in the community.\n\nThey pointed out that the governor remembered Lejja in road construction and appointments, disclosing that one of their illustrious sons is the State Coordinator of International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Enugu State in the person of Dr. Edward Ishiwu, while their daughter, Evangelist Dr. Mrs. Favour Ugwuanyi, is the Chairman of Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB), among others.\n\nThe leaders informed Governor Ugwuanyi that they have collapsed their structures in the opposition political parties for the PDP and will consequently mobilise all their teeming supporters to campaign and vote massively for the governor during the senatorial election and also give maximum support to other PDP candidates in the state.\n\nAccording to Okpe, a former Labour Party leader in Lejja: “Your Excellency, all the people who accompanied me to this place are members of Labour Party but as things are today in Lejja and with the commencement of the construction of our road by your administration, we have decided to return to the PDP.\n\n“Your Excellency, I am very grateful that work has started on this road. We are going to work with you and support you to win your senatorial election on the platform of the PDP.”\n\nIn his words, Hon. Ugwuanyi, a former leader of the APC in Lejja said: “Your Excellency, we are grateful that you remembered Lejja in road construction, and appointed our Mommy, Mrs. Favour Ugwuanyi as the Chairman of PPSMP. You also appointed Chijioke Ugwuoke as Administrator, Nsukka South Development Centre, Dr. Edward Ishiwu as State Coordinator of IFDA in Enugu State, among other people from our community whom you gave appointments.\n\n“These people you gave appointments have been contributing to the progress of Lejja, and I decided to move all my supporters in APC to join the PDP family to move our community forward and deliver you (Ugwuanyi) at the poll to represent Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, because you are a good product. So, we have joined the PDP family.”\n\nWelcoming Governor Ugwuanyi to his country home, Lejja, Barr. Omeke told the governor that the visit offered their people an opportunity to appreciate him for the commencement of construction work on the long-neglected Lejja-Aku road and inclusion of the project in the 2023 budget estimates.\n\nBarr. Omeke added that the gesture is a confirmation that the road will be completed before the end of the governor’s tenure. He reassured Governor Ugwuanyi of their unanimous decision to vote massively for him to go to the senate to represent Enugu North Senatorial District; vote for Dr. Peter Mbah and his running mate, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; vote for Engr. Abba to represent them in the House of Representatives, among other PDP candidates.\n\nAlso speaking, the traditional ruler of Lejja community and Chairman, Nsukka Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Igwe Tony Ojike, the State Coordinator of IFAD, Dr. Ishiwu, the Chairman of PPSMP, Evangelist Ugwuanyi, Barr. Omeke’s younger brother, Emeka Omeke, the Umuadas and representative of the beneficiaries of the Christmas gifts, all applauded Governor Ugwuanyi’s interventions in their community in road construction, water project, health facilities as well as empowerment of their people, restating their resolve to vote for him and other PDP candidates in the state.\n\nThe PDP candidate for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, Engr. Abba, the Chairman of Nsukka LGA, Hon. Barr. Walter Ozioko and the party’s candidates for Nsukka East and Nsukka West constituencies, Barr. Mrs. Christiana Onah and Amos Amadi Agbo respectively were at Lejja for the event while the PDP candidate for Igbo-Etiti/Uzo-Uwani Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Oke, the candidate for Igbo-Etiti East Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ezeani Ezenta, the member representing Igbo-Etiti West Constituency, Rt. Hon. Arc James Akadu, and the Chairmen of Udenu and Isi-Uzo LGAs, Hon. Solomon Onah and Hon. Obiora Obeagu respectively, witnessed the programme at Ukehe.','2023: APC, Labour Party leaders in Lejja collapse structures for Gov. 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20:19:31','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221224-WA0184-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4240,1,'2022-12-25 20:38:17','2022-12-25 20:38:17','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4241\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221225-WA0287-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\nAnambra State Born Businessman,Mr Chukwudubem Ajuluchukwu,has described think home initiative as one of the cardinal means of fostering rapid socio-economic development of the state.\nHe explained that Igbos were known to invest in their communities with whatever they made outside and praised the state government for reviving the Akuluo Uno call with adequate security and infrastructure to drive the agenda.<!--more-->\nMr Ajuluchukwu,who is the Chief Executive Officer of newly opened Givenchy Hotels And Luxury Suites, Amawbia,stated this while fielding questions from newsmen.\nHe emphasized that the call has brought about job creation as many youths of the state have been gainfully employed and urged others to join the call.\nThe CEO said he had fulfilled his vision of investing in the state as the first choice destination, adding that the hospitality sector would add value to economic growth and sustainability of the state.\nHe expressed optimism that the hotel will be a leading hospitality destination in Eastern Nigeria,a hub for conferences, tourists delight, thereby enhancing tourism development in the state.\nMr Ajuluchukwu affirmed the readiness of the management to deploy their wealth of experience in managing the facility to sustain its present status as one of the leading competitors in the hospitality industry.\n\" The hotel located along Amawbia-Nise road sits on about five hectares of land,a three storey building with over 100 standard rooms and luxury suites.\n\"Other key features of the hotel include Outdoor Pool bar, Conference Centre,a Gym,a spa, eatery and meeting rooms\"\nHe explained that it was built to standard with new technologies and according to specifications to meet current demands in the hospitality industry.\nOne of the Guests who inspected the hotel,Mr Joseph Nwankwo, expressed satisfaction with quality of work done and noted that the facility is in line with government economic objectives for the industry and will also promote the rapid urbanisation of its environs, promote tourism and jobs for the teeming youths.\n\nSent from Yahoo Mail on Android','Bizman Joins Call For Think Home Philosophy, Lights Up Hospitality Industry','','publish','open','open','','bizman-joins-call-for-think-home-philosophy-lights-up-hospitality-industry','','','2022-12-25 20:38:17','2022-12-25 20:38:17','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4240',0,'post','',0),(4241,1,'2022-12-25 20:37:44','2022-12-25 20:37:44','','IMG-20221225-WA0287','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20221225-wa0287','','','2022-12-25 20:37:44','2022-12-25 20:37:44','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG-20221225-WA0287.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4244,1,'2022-12-29 06:40:41','2022-12-29 06:40:41','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4245 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/photo_2022-12-29_07-32-18-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\nOn the 23rd of December, 2022, the Anambra State Government under the leadership of Governor Chukwuma Soludo commenced the payment of operational cost for the implementation of the ‘One Youth Two Skills’ initiative in Anambra.\nUpon assumption of office on March 17th 2022, Governor Soludo had read the riot act to criminals and touts operating in parts of the state, to vacate or face dire consequences.<!--more-->\nThe Governor was however benevolent in considering the plight of some youths who ventured into negativity because of the hardship in the society and announced that he will be floating several empowerment and skills acquisition programmes, to provide a positive survival alternative for the.\nTrue to his words, the Governor, through the Ministry of Youths Development, flagged off the ‘One Youth Two Skills’ project, to provide the opportunity for the teeming Anambra youths to equip themselves with at least two skills that will make them self-reliant and productive.\nThe initiative cum project solution is an apprenticeship program which is designed to train and empower 4000 Youths and create 1000 youth millionaires.\nThe Commissioner for Youth Development, Anambra State, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, whose mandate it is to implement the program through his ministry, on the 23rd December, 2022, led his team and staff to a verification exercise for the commencement of payment operational cost of over 400 Master Trainers who are currently training Youths in 20 different Skills acquisition areas in the 21 LGAs of the State.\nThe exercise, which was conducted in the most transparent manner in keeping with the transparency and accountability mantra of the Soludo regime, saw the Youth Commissioner personally take full charge of the documentation process.\nAgha Mba, while addressing the Master Trainers in his Ministry, praised them for their effort and commitment on the partnership with the state government and believing in Mr. Governor Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR.\nAccording to him, the confidence the master trainers have in the Soludo administration made them commence training for the trainees attached to their business centers, without receiving any take off payment since November.\nWhile noting that Mr. Governor has promised to create 130,000 private sector jobs and 1000 youths millionaires annually, Agha Mba stated that the ongoing training is the Pilot phase, revealing that by January 2023, the government of Anambra State will flag off the first batch of training which is targeted to empower over 40,000 Anambra Youths in the state.\nMr. Commissioner also said that more trainings will be coming up from 2023 and charged the Master Trainers to focus on the deliverables. He went ahead to remind them of Mr. Governors promise to reward outstanding 21 Master Trainers drawn from the 21 LGAs with 1m each.\nHe emphasized the need for judicious application of the resources voted for the project by the state government, noting that that was the reason why his ministry had taken out time to conduct a thorough verification before payment.\nSome of the Master Trainers interviewed thanked Mr. Governor for the wonderful initiative, which they acknowledged, will reduce crime and unemployment rate in Anambra State.\nAs is expected of any proactive leader, the number one youth in Anambra State, Ambassador Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi believes the initiative is one of the most visible ways the Solution governance of Governor Chukwuma Soludo has been domesticated at the grassroots in the state.\nHis belief stems from the way the State Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Agha Mba has ensured the transparent implementation of the initiative, especially the payment for the operational cost for master trainers.\nWhile one would ordinarily expect the initiative to go the way of other similar government programmes, Obi Emeka is upbeat that given the governor’s pedigree in integrity and the sagacity of the Youths Commissioner, Anambra youths will witness a process that will be fruitful and rewarding.\nHe said; “I have heard the Commissioner repeat several times that it will no longer be business as usual and that what government intends to achieve is value and productivity among the youths.\n“Little wonder the Commissioner personally supervised the process of payments for the operational cost for the initiative.\n“I also want to thank the Commissioner for carrying the youth stakeholders and the NYCN council along from the inception of the project solution till now.\n“We have contributed towards the success of the project, mobilizing our people and proffering solutions that has helped to ensure the success of the initiative so far.”\nObi Emeka, who is the Anambra State Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, is full of thanks to Governor Soludo for the project solution which he said, will move Anambra youths from their present unsavoury condition to a better state.\nIdentifying poverty and unemployment as major reasons many youths indulge in negativity, the Anambra NYCN boss said the governor has shown that he is in tune with the youths by evolving such laudable initiative as the ‘One Youth Two Skill’ project solution, to meet the problems of the youths.\n“We thank the Governor for implementing the National Youth Policy which states that the government should only use the NYCN to implement youth initiatives.\n“The Soludo administration in Anambra State has harkened to this policy and we in the NYCN have been duly carried along and for that we are grateful to Mr Governor,” he said.\nObi Emeka assured that the State NYCN is ready to continue to provide the needed partnership which the state government can trust, in mobilizing youths to support government and also utilize government empowerment programmes to give expression to their life ambitions.','No Scam in Agha Mba Government and Ministry- Anambra NYCN Boss','','publish','open','open','','no-scam-in-agha-mba-government-and-ministry-anambra-nycn-boss','','','2022-12-29 06:40:41','2022-12-29 06:40:41','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4244',0,'post','',0),(4245,1,'2022-12-29 06:40:02','2022-12-29 06:40:02','','photo_2022-12-29_07-32-18','','inherit','open','closed','','photo_2022-12-29_07-32-18','','','2022-12-29 06:40:02','2022-12-29 06:40:02','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/photo_2022-12-29_07-32-18.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4247,1,'2022-12-29 07:05:19','2022-12-29 07:05:19','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4248 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/photo_2022-12-29_07-48-37-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\nThe Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has described Chief Arthur Eze as a respected Nigerian who is entitled to his own opinions and beliefs. Obi said this yesterday while reacting to the statement of Chief Arthur Eze urging him to step down from the presidential contest.<!--more-->\n\nSpeaking to journalist at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, yesterday, Obi described Chief Arthur Eze as a respected father not just in Igboland but in Nigeria. Obi further said that like every other person, that Arthur Eze has the rights to his own opinion, beliefs and freedom of speech, which should be respected.\n\nOnce again, appealing to his teeming supporters, Obi advised them not to allow what some consider as adverse comments to dampen their spirit or force them to lose focus on the goal. “Such speeches should always be taken positively, as reminding us that we still have several hurdles to cross and to remain focused at all times, without being dragged back”, Obi said.\n\nObi further reiterated his preparedness to remain with many suffering Nigerians, who see in the 2023 election, the hope for Nigeria to overcome the sufferings of the past and start a new chapter in her development.\n\nOn who he referred to as “suffering Nigerians”, Obi said that everybody is suffering in the Nigeria of today, but that some are more directly affected, such as “the millions of people who do not know where the next meal will come from; thousands of Nigerian students who no longer go to school on account of hardship; those who cannot get adequate health care due to the collapse of that sector, over 100 million Nigerians that live in poverty.” Obi said he had decided to devote the rest of his life towards contributing to solving the myriad of Nigeria’s problems and call on Nigerians of goodwill to join the cause for the emancipation of the country.','Like Every Other Person, Arthur Eze Has The Right To His Own Opinion - Obi','','publish','open','open','','like-every-other-person-arthur-eze-has-the-right-to-his-own-opinion-obi','','','2022-12-29 07:05:19','2022-12-29 07:05:19','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4247',0,'post','',0),(4248,1,'2022-12-29 07:03:50','2022-12-29 07:03:50','','photo_2022-12-29_07-48-37','','inherit','open','closed','','photo_2022-12-29_07-48-37','','','2022-12-29 07:03:50','2022-12-29 07:03:50','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/photo_2022-12-29_07-48-37.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4249,1,'2022-12-29 07:05:03','2022-12-29 07:05:03','','photo_2022-12-29_07-52-06','','inherit','open','closed','','photo_2022-12-29_07-52-06','','','2022-12-29 07:05:03','2022-12-29 07:05:03','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/photo_2022-12-29_07-52-06.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4252,1,'2022-12-29 17:44:26','0000-00-00 00:00:00','N\n\nBy Segun Adeniyi\n\nNothing speaks better to a time like this than the message embedded in ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’. Particularly in the Southeast. I have deployed the 18th century poem by German writer and politician, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe several times on this page. It tells a compelling story that begins as an old sorcerer departs his workshop, leaving an apprentice with chores to perform. The apprentice, who had apparently observed his master at work, enchants a broomstick to help him with the task of fetching water, deploying a magic he was not yet fully trained in.\n\nAlthough the magic instantly began to work, the apprentice soon realised he did not know the command to make it stop. And the more he tried to control the enchanted broomstick by splitting it into two with an axe, the more he compounded the problem as each of the pieces took up a pail to fetch water at twice the earlier speed. Eventually, after much damage was done and the entire house submerged in flood, the old sorcerer returned to break the spell.\n\nIn the world of scholarship, it is generally believed that the story captured in the poem embodies a powerful moral about the danger of setting in process forces over which one may have no control. And it has been used by philosophers and writers, including Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels who, in ‘The Communist Manifesto’ alluded to the poem while comparing contradictions within the capitalist society to “the sorcerer who is no longer able to control the powers of the nether world whom he has called up by his spells.”\n\nWhen the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) madness began in the Southeast with pronouncements of ‘policies’, including a sit-at-home command in all the five states, only a few foresaw the danger ahead. But I recall that the former Enugu State Governor, Chimaroke Nnamani, who is currently a Senator, warned of the consequences. “How does enslaving our people, denial of means of livelihood add value to our quest for equity and justice? If others reject us, should we also reject ourselves?” Nnamani asked. “In our struggle for equity and justice in the Nigerian federation, we cannot inadvertently inflict more injuries on ourselves by this sit-at-home. Let wise counsel prevail.”\n\nSadly, because wise counsel did not prevail, that initial order soon gave rise to brutal enforcers deluded by IPOB into believing they would occupy political positions once Biafra was realized. Not long after, these hoodlums masquerading as ‘unknown gunmen’ turned the entire five states into a killing field. At the last count, dozens of prominent people have been hacked down in broad daylight. Two weeks ago, for a third time within a period of 12 days, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Imo State, was attacked by gunmen who killed no fewer than five persons, including two policemen. That the attack came on the day INEC started distributing Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to registered voters suggests the motive of the perpetrators.\n\nWith INEC officials as well as police, military, and security personnel at risk, conducting elections in the region is becoming increasingly difficult. But the real tragedy is that this kind of fire is easier to ignite than stop. Nnamdi Kanu has been in detention for almost two years. In his absence, Simon Ekpa is giving orders from Finland where he resides with his family. Of course, it is the poor and uneducated (those who live at the margin of society) that are being manipulated to becoming foot soldiers for this ill-defined cause while Ekpa, who has repeatedly threatened that there will be no election in ‘Biafraland’ next year, calls the shots from the comfort of his residence in Europe. This confirms my oft-repeated thesis that there is a class dimension to the violence in Nigeria.\n\nMeanwhile, as I pointed out in the past on this issue, we must admit that hate speech is never self-driven. It erupts when signals in the political space dredge up buried subliminal impulses. Biafra, as I also once argued, is an emotional injury in the Igbo collective psyche. While memories remain a nightmare that members of the older generation don’t want to relive, the younger generation romanticizes it for different reasons. I understand that the IPOB cause, especially among Diasporan supporters, is tempered by below-the-radar issues, hence difficult to deal with. As one writer surmised, “The most dangerous part of an iceberg is not the part you can see, it’s the part you can’t.” But it should also have been obvious that the violence being canvassed by IPOB offers no practical solution to any problem, real or imagined.\n\nAs things stand today, the largely IPOB initiated violence in the Southeast has created fertile ground for all manner of mischief motivated by diverse factors and interests. Many politicians in the region now have fully armed private armies of thugs that periodically clash among themselves in a contest for supremacy. For all you care, the ubiquitous ‘unknown gunmen’ may be free-range criminal gangs on paid missions for politicians and disconcerted business interests. Official security personnel are also reportedly having a field day in extra-judicial executions in the name of enforcing law and order.\n\nThe more far-reaching implication of the violence in the Southeast is its impact on the 2023 general election. Homegrown or ‘imported’, violence in the region could disrupt and disfigure both the process and outcome. If the violence leads to low voter turnout as many predict, it could be read as a voter suppression strategy by political interests. If the election is completely disrupted, that will be interpreted by IPOB and other separatist interests as a triumph of their agenda. Meanwhile, the ordinary people would see either of the two scenarios as further evidence of the exclusion of the Southeast from the Nigerian equation.\n\nWhichever way we look at it, the situation in the Southeast today requires the intervention of an ‘old sorcerer’. I hope there are enough stakeholders in the region who can collaborate with relevant authorities to play that critical role.','','','draft','open','open','','','','','2022-12-29 17:44:26','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4252',0,'post','',0),(4253,1,'2022-12-31 13:37:39','2022-12-31 13:37:39','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4255\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/photo_2022-12-31_02-17-19-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></p>\nThe delusional quest of a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction in the coming February 25th, 2023 general election has got its many victims and still counting. Unfortunately, the freedom of the Afarukwu Ibeku crown Prince who also doubles as the leader of the ravenous Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has been sacrificed on the altar of the ambition of Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate.<!--more-->\n\nAn insider source within the pro-Biafra group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has revealed that the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, is secretly behind the continuous illegal detention of Onye ndu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The source hinted that the fear of Mr. Peter Obi and the Western world is not unconnected with Mr Peter Obi\'s perceived likely negative effect the release of the Biafran leader could have on his chances in the Southeast, where he hopes to amass votes.\n\nThe desire of the people of the former breakaway region of Biafra, the Igbos to produce Nigerian President amidst the unwritten post civil war policies designed to keep the Igbos in check and to deny them a shot at the highest position in the land since after the fratricidal civil war that ended on 15th January, 1970 has continued to agitate the people of the region.\n\n\"The Labour Party Presidential candidate is the real reason the Department of State Service and the office of the Attorney General of the Federation have refused to set free Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as ordered by the Court of Appeal since last August and Mr. Peter Obi\'s imprimatur in the whole saga is becoming evident,\" the source said.\n\nMr. Obi, an Igbo apologist, who had on Sunday, 18th June 2006, imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the commercial hub of the South East zone, Onitsha, as part of measures to contain activities of suspected members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and ordered shoot-at-sight which left hundreds of the members of the non-violent Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) killed with their bodies said to have been dumped at the Onitsha Army barracks and the notorious Awkuzu SARS, the very reason for which Mr. Peter Obi fail out of favour with Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.\n\nThe fear of a possible election boycott if Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is released and the consequences of its attendant massive compliance in the Southeast region as latter events have proved, has remained a worrisome possibility to Mr. Peter Obi as the Southeast remains the strongest base where the Labour Party Presidential candidate hopes to get bulk vote, hence his obsession to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu\'s release.\n\nThe recent revelation which the source said was confirmed through intelligence gathering and their moles within the Secret Service has left a bitter test as the overall ambition of Mr. Peter Obi points to his avarice and strong disdain for Biafra and the clamour for its actualisation as championed by Onye ndu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.\n\nThe people are aghast that Mr. Peter Obi has neither made statement calling for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as ordered by the Court of Appeal four months ago or visited Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in solidarity with his course. An act they described as typical of a traitor and of an Oboteman.','Igbo group Blames  Peter Obi For  Continuous Detention of  Mazi Nnamdi Kanu','','publish','open','open','','igbo-group-accuses-peter-obi-for-continuous-detention-of-mazi-nnamdi-kanu','','','2022-12-31 13:37:39','2022-12-31 13:37:39','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4253',0,'post','',0),(4254,1,'2022-12-31 13:35:37','2022-12-31 13:35:37','','photo_2022-12-31_02-23-27','','inherit','open','closed','','photo_2022-12-31_02-23-27','','','2022-12-31 13:35:37','2022-12-31 13:35:37','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/photo_2022-12-31_02-23-27.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4255,1,'2022-12-31 13:35:43','2022-12-31 13:35:43','','photo_2022-12-31_02-17-19','','inherit','open','closed','','photo_2022-12-31_02-17-19','','','2022-12-31 13:35:43','2022-12-31 13:35:43','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/photo_2022-12-31_02-17-19.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4258,1,'2023-01-03 14:57:45','2023-01-03 14:57:45','<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4259 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/download-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"188\" />\n\nSome yet-to-be-identified  assailants killed four persons in a compound at Nodu Town Square, Nodu Okpuno, near Awka, Anambra State.\n\nIt was gathered that the gunmen had pursued someone into the compound where the other victims were already sitting down and opened fire on them.<!--more-->\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe gunmen immediately took off after killing the victims.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAccording to sources, the assailants arrived at the compound in a white-tinted Toyota Corolla.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlthough, the motive for their action was yet to be ascertained, but it was gathered that a top politician (name withheld) was among the victims.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe sources said, “The victims have been conveyed to Amaku mortuary by their families after reporting to the Police who came to inspect the incident scene.”\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe state police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, could not confirm the incident as he said he was not aware of the development.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n“I don’t have any such report before me, I urge the witnesses of the incident or relatives of the victims to come forward with information that will help police to embark on an investigation please,” he added.','Gunmen kill four persons in Anambra','','publish','open','open','','gunmen-kill-four-persons-in-anambra','','','2023-01-03 14:57:45','2023-01-03 14:57:45','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4258',0,'post','',0),(4259,1,'2023-01-03 14:56:40','2023-01-03 14:56:40','','download (1)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-1-2','','','2023-01-03 14:56:40','2023-01-03 14:56:40','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/download-1.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4260,1,'2023-01-03 14:57:27','2023-01-03 14:57:27','','download (1)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-1-3','','','2023-01-03 14:57:27','2023-01-03 14:57:27','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/download-1-1.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4262,1,'2023-01-03 15:11:04','2023-01-03 15:11:04','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4263 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Group-photograph-with-the-repentant-youths-1-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" />\n\nGovernor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has granted amnesty to 41 youths in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of the state, who renounced their militant activities in the area.<!--more-->\n\nThe youths surrendered their weapons to the government following the peace dialogues initiated by the state government to stem the several months of civil unrest and insecurity in the council area which had claimed many lives on both sides.\n\nThe event held at the Igbo-Eze North Local government area Ogrute in Enugu-Ezike\n\nThis marked a turning point in the several efforts for peace and stability in the area which has been pursued by several stakeholders from the area for months.\n\nThe Chairman of Igbo-Eze North LGA, Prince Ejike Itodo, who represented Ugwuanyi at the occasion, described the event as the most important of all and the high point of the Christmas and New Year celebrations in the area .\n\nHe described peace and security as the beauty of government and thanked those who were passionate about a better Igbo-Eze North, adding that the significance of the event was that the people of Igbo-Eze North had sent the devil and its agents packing.\n\nHe, therefore, commended the leadership of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi who is also Enugu North Senatorial Candidate in the 2023 general elections.\n\nThe LG Chairman, Itodo handed over two Toyota Hilux vehicles procured by the government for the Neighbourhood Watch, Igbo-Eze North Chapter to the Divisional Police Officer, Igbo-Eze North Police Division, CSP Akor Simon.\n\nPDP Chairman, Igbo-Eze North Chapter, Alexander Uramah, said that the root cause of the insecurity is joblessness and expressed his satisfaction to the governor and Itodo for curbing the menace.\n\nSome of the repentant youths including Ogbonna Okonkwo from Aguibeje , Odinaka Odo from Olido and Somadina Omeje, popularly known as King George Bush from Umuogboagu, who spoke on behalf of the youths in their separate speeches, regretted their actions and blamed it on the devil.\n\nThey promised to do better and be part of the peace process being sought by government and meaningful people of Igbo-Eze North.\n\nThe DPO Igbo-Eze North Police Division, who was represented by the DCO, Mr. Ugwu Victor, on behalf of the security agencies in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, lauded the leadership style Ugwuanyi for granting the repentant youths amnesty.','Governor Ugwuanyi Grants Amnesty To 41 Repentant Militants','','publish','open','open','','governor-ugwuanyi-grants-amnesty-to-41-repentant-militants','','','2023-01-03 15:11:04','2023-01-03 15:11:04','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4262',0,'post','',0),(4263,1,'2023-01-03 15:10:43','2023-01-03 15:10:43','','Group-photograph-with-the-repentant-youths-1','','inherit','open','closed','','group-photograph-with-the-repentant-youths-1','','','2023-01-03 15:10:43','2023-01-03 15:10:43','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Group-photograph-with-the-repentant-youths-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4265,1,'2023-01-03 16:25:47','2023-01-03 16:25:47','<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4266\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/download-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"174\" />\n\nAhead of the 2023 general elections, the indigenes of the Ajowa community in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday, cried out over the continued criminal activities of herdsmen in their community.\n\nRecall, last week, indigenes of three communities—Ijagba, Imoru, and Arimogija, in the Ose council area of the state, fled their communities to neighbouring towns and villages, over incessant attacks by suspected herdsmen.<!--more-->\n\nThis came on the heels of the recent abduction of the traditional ruler of the town, the Oso of Oso Ajowa, Oba Jimoh Omoola.\n\nMeanwhile, the spokesperson of the Ajowa community, Mr. Jaco Adegoke, at a town hall meeting to discuss the activities of the herdsmen, narrated a bitter experience of residents in the last two years.\n\n“Our experiences in the hands of these criminals in the last two years are unimaginable.\n\n“In the last two years, these criminals have killed, maimed, raped, and kidnapped our people. Our people live in fear. Our farmers are afraid to go to the farm, for fear of being killed or kidnapped.\n\n“Those who summoned the courage to go in a bid to feed their family members, go alone. They now sneak to and from the farm.\n\n“Our wives and daughters do not follow us to the farm again for fear of being raped or killed by the herdsmen.”\n\nAlso , speaking at the meeting, the chairman of the Ajowa community and a retired Anglican Bishop, Rev Ezekiel Dahunsi, lamented that anxiety reigns in the community following the activities of the criminals.\n\nSpeaking further, the recently released monarch, who spoke at the meeting, called for the establishment of a Divisional Police Headquarters at Ajowa to curtail the criminal activities of the bandits.\n\n“Military personnel should also be deployed to support security system in the community,” he added.','Ondo community cries out over herdsmen attacks, destruction of farmlands','','publish','open','open','','ondo-community-cries-out-over-herdsmen-attacks-destruction-of-farmlands','','','2023-01-03 16:25:47','2023-01-03 16:25:47','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4265',0,'post','',0),(4266,1,'2023-01-03 16:25:04','2023-01-03 16:25:04','','download (5)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-5-3','','','2023-01-03 16:25:04','2023-01-03 16:25:04','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/download-5.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4267,1,'2023-01-03 16:25:05','2023-01-03 16:25:05','','download (4)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-4-4','','','2023-01-03 16:25:05','2023-01-03 16:25:05','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/download-4.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4269,1,'2023-01-04 08:56:11','2023-01-04 08:56:11','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4270 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo_2023-01-04_09-36-43-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />kk\n\nPeter Obi Support Network (POSN) has welcomed the endorsement of Labour Party (LP) candidate for next month’s Presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, by respected former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, describing it as a patriotic move to rescue the country from collapse.<!--more-->\n\nPOSN in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Deputy Director of Communications, Emmanuel Adesuji, recalled the contributions of former President Obasanjo to the unity of Nigeria for over 40 years.\n\nThe group drew attention to how the respected elder statesman resisted pressure to appoint someone from Southern Nigeria as his Chief of Staff during his days as Military Head of State in 1976. POSN also recalled that Obasanjo in 1979 resisted pressure to work for the victory of his kinsman, the late sage Obafemi Awolowo, during that year’s Presidential election.\n\nThe statement reads in part: “Everyone knows that the only way to ensure Nigeria’s survival is by allowing not just a competent and determined person to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, but also to ensure that the person comes from the Southeast.\n\n“By endorsing Peter Obi, former President Obasanjo only acted in accordance with his tradition of going the extra mile to preserve Nigeria’s unity – which he has done for over 40 years now.\n\n“In 1976 when he survived an attempt on his life as the second in command to the assassinated General Murtala Mohammed, Obasanjo received advice that, in order to preserve his powers and strengthen his position as Head of State, he should appoint someone from the South as the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters. He rejected this advice and in deference to Nigeria’s ethnic and religious sensitivities, and in order to ensure balance, he appointed a core Northern Muslim in the person of Shehu Musa Yar’Adua.\n\n“In 1979 when he was to hand over to a democratically elected President, he was under intense pressure from his Yoruba kith and kin to throw his support behind his Yoruba brother, Obafemi Awolowo. He resisted that pressure and chose to stay neutral. (Many people believe he actually supported Shehu Shagari.) When Shehu Shagari emerged as President, there was serious legal dispute over the legitimacy of his victory; Obasanjo was asked to intervene but he declined, preferring rather to allow the judiciary and the electoral commission to do their work without interference.”\n\nContinuing, POSN noted that, “In 1999, Obasanjo knew that allowing the military to continue to wield so much power would endanger the nascent democracy they struggled to build, hence his decision to retire over 200 military officers and ordered all military personnel back to the barracks, and also relocated the Ministry of Defence from Lagos to Abuja to ensure closer monitoring of their activities.”\n\nThe group recalled that, “Against intense pressure from some of his closest aides and hangers-on, Obasanjo resisted the pressure of pushing through a third term agenda by every means possible. He bowed to the superiority of legislative decision and ensured a smooth transition to another President. Truth is, if Obasanjo had wanted third term desperately, without caring what would be the outcome, he would have done so.”\n\nHighlighting some of Obasanjo’s other actions to preserve Nigeria’s unity, POSN said in the statement: “Many people had expected Obasanjo to impose a Southerner as his successor, but he also resisted that pressure. Even when individuals like Dr. Peter Odili had spent fortunes and actually mobilised stupendous support for his presidential aspiration, Obasanjo insisted on a candidate that from the core North so as to preserve our nationhood.\n\n“Following the death of President Yar’Adua, Obasanjo supported Goodluck Jonathan to complete their tenure and for the sake of stability, supported him to serve another ensure with the understanding that he would not do more than one term.\n\n“In 2015, when Jonathan derailed from this agreement, Obasanjo opposed his re-election bid and threw his weight behind someone whom people could consider his perennial rival for the presidency; he supported Buhari because he knew that the North would not accept another Southerner to continue in power.”\n\nObasanjo, according to POSN, “had taken bullets to ensure Nigeria’s survival during the civil war, but he is one political leader from outside the Southeast who has steadily pursued real reconciliation and reintegration. He has always said that everyone and every tribe has a blame in the outbreak of that civil war.”\n\nThe group described Obasanjo’s decision to support Peter Obi in 2023 as “another landmark decision aimed, not for personal benefits but to save Nigeria from possible collapse.”\n\nPOSN expressed optimism that, “NIGERIA WILL SURVIVE AND GOD WILL BLESS OBASANJO AND EVERY TRUE PATRIOT!”','2023: Obasanjo endorsed Peter Obi to rescue Nigeria from collapse — POSN','','publish','open','open','','2023-obasanjo-endorsed-peter-obi-to-rescue-nigeria-from-collapse-posn','','','2023-01-04 08:56:11','2023-01-04 08:56:11','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4269',0,'post','',0),(4270,1,'2023-01-04 08:53:36','2023-01-04 08:53:36','','photo_2023-01-04_09-36-43','','inherit','open','closed','','photo_2023-01-04_09-36-43','','','2023-01-04 08:53:36','2023-01-04 08:53:36','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo_2023-01-04_09-36-43.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4271,1,'2023-01-04 08:55:26','2023-01-04 08:55:26','','photo_2023-01-04_09-37-44','','inherit','open','closed','','photo_2023-01-04_09-37-44','','','2023-01-04 08:55:26','2023-01-04 08:55:26','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo_2023-01-04_09-37-44.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4273,1,'2023-01-05 20:00:03','2023-01-05 20:00:03','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4274 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG-20230105-WA0060-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\nKenechukwu Ofomah\nAwka\nAn end has finally come for the water challenges faced by teachers and students of Boys’ Secondary School, Igboukwu, as the Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA for next month’s Aguata Federal Constituency Seat election, Engr Dom Okafor has handed over a completed water harvesting/ reticulation project to the school.<!--more-->\nThe project was handed over to the school after Anambra State Governor on Thursday, inaugurated it alongside the school auditorium reconstructed by the Old Boys Association of the school.\nThe project is a 3000-litre steel overhead water tank, reticulated round the school so that water can be available at the offices.\nIt also has a one-horse power surface water pump.\nAccording to Engr Dom Okafor, who undertook the project, the decision was borne out of his desire to solve the perennial water problems faced by teachers and student in the school.\nOkafor, who is also an Old Boy of the School, recalled how as a school prefect, they used to suffer a great deal to get water, explaining how the project began.\n“Sometime in 2017, I was asked to chair the Inter-house sports in the school and during that ceremony, I did promise that through my efforts and those of my friends, I would embark on this project.\n“I saw the need to provide the facility in the school, because having been a prefect in this school, I know what we went through to get water as students those days. And Igboukwu used to have problem of water.\n“I felt that I could give a helping hand in that direction especially having been a Rotarian where water and sanitation is a major focus of the Rotary International.\n“That was how I started and to the glory of God, it is now completed and the governor is here to commission it,” he said.\nThe Aguata House of Reps hopeful expressed the hope that the project will go a long way to alleviate the sufferings of the students and teachers in terms of water and sanitation.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4275 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG-20230105-WA0062-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n“There is also a lodge for corps members nearby, built by one of us and the provision of this facility will provide water for the corps members.\n“It is important to state that I started this project in 2017, when I had no political ambition and thank God it is completed. This is who I am and who I will continue to be- a solution provider,” Okafor maintained.\nInaugurating the facility, Governor Soludo commended Engr Okafor for the project completed and handed over, saying it is a wonderful thing to get such partnership with private individuals.\nSoludo said what Engr Okafor did is in tandem with the development model - Public, Community, Private Partnership, PCPP, which his government has evolved for the transformation of the state.\n“Having water running in schools is a major challenge and through PCPP, a lot of infrastructural challenges will be addressed both in the schools and other public places.\n“I want to commend Engr Okafor and his friends for undertaking this project. Water is life and by providing this facility, he has given life to people in this institution.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4276 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG-20230105-WA0063-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n“I also want to appreciate the Old Boys of the school for this auditorium project. I however want to urge them not to relent but to continue to do more for the school.\n“This is because the resources government has at its disposal to address the numerous challenges of the people is very little. The communities, groups and private individuals on the other hand, has abundant resources and when they decide to partner the government just like Engr Okafor and the Old Boys did, we will begin to see the change we want in our society,” the governor said.\nSoludo also harped on the need for the people to vote for Engr Okafor in the upcoming Aguata House of Reps election, so as to ensure that he gets the required support to continue to bring democratic dividends to Anambra people.\nHe said; “If Engr Okafor can do this as an ordinary person, you can imagine what he will do when he gets to the National Assembly.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4277 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG-20230105-WA0061-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n“He has shown hat he is a man with a knack to touch lives and that is why we must rally round him to ensure that he gets to the Green Chambers. You can be sure that with him there, we will have a better constituency and abundance of constituency projects.”\nEarlier in his remarks, the National Chairman of the Old Boys Association of the School, Mr Mike Ezenwankwo, said the event marks a milestone in the efforts of the Old Boys to turn around the fortunes of the school and return it to its lost glory.\nAccording to him, the journey to the inauguration event is the outcome of the collective effort of members of the association.\n“When we started some few years ago, we had only 45 members in the association and today, you can see what we have become and the accomplishments.\n“The governor coming today was to show him what we have done and seek the assistance of the state government towards sustaining the transformation.\n“He has tasked us to do more and with his visit, we are motivated to continue to give in our best towards the growth and development of our alma mater.\n“There so many things to be done in the school and this was where we were moulded and it made us who we are today.\n“So, we would continue to work hard to give back to the school that made us,” he said.\nThe event had started with the first session which featured the Annual General Meeting, AGM of the Old Boys Association, with the theme \'2022 Consolidation\' where issues bordering on the progress and development of the school were discussed.\nAlso, during the AGM, new executives of the Association were elected in a transparent manner to steer the affairs of the association.','Soludo Inaugurates Multi-million naira Water Project Built By Aguata Federal Constituency Hopeful, Okafor For School','','publish','open','open','','soludo-inaugurates-multi-million-naira-water-project-built-aguata-federal-constituency-hopeful-okafor-for-school','','','2023-01-05 20:00:03','2023-01-05 20:00:03','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4273',0,'post','',0),(4274,1,'2023-01-05 19:57:47','2023-01-05 19:57:47','','IMG-20230105-WA0060','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230105-wa0060','','','2023-01-05 19:57:47','2023-01-05 19:57:47','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG-20230105-WA0060.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4275,1,'2023-01-05 19:58:17','2023-01-05 19:58:17','','IMG-20230105-WA0062','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230105-wa0062','','','2023-01-05 19:58:17','2023-01-05 19:58:17','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG-20230105-WA0062.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4276,1,'2023-01-05 19:58:53','2023-01-05 19:58:53','','IMG-20230105-WA0063','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230105-wa0063','','','2023-01-05 19:58:53','2023-01-05 19:58:53','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG-20230105-WA0063.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4277,1,'2023-01-05 19:59:28','2023-01-05 19:59:28','','IMG-20230105-WA0061','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230105-wa0061','','','2023-01-05 19:59:28','2023-01-05 19:59:28','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG-20230105-WA0061.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4282,1,'2023-01-23 11:29:07','2023-01-23 11:29:07','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4284\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/download.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" /></p>\nBY OKECHUKWU OBETA, Awka, 22/1/2023\n\nFarmers in Anambra state have endorsed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the coming 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi and his running-mate, Dr. Yusuf Baba-Ahmed Datti.\n\nThe farmers who operate under the umbrella, Innoscofarms and allied farmers have also sent their members to other South East states, including Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo to sensitise and mobilise farmers in the areas to drum support for the victory of the LP presidential candidate.\n\nCo-ordinator of the group, chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Innoscofarms and Agro Company Nigeria Limited , Mr. Chinwuba Obiora stated that when Peter Obi was governor of Anambra state, his administration gave a boost to local rice farming, processing and consumption.\n\n\"Previous administrations before Peter Obi became governor in Anambra state were purchasing and distributing foreign rice to civil servants and other citizens within and outside the state as Christmas gifts, but, when Peter Obi became governor what he was distributing to everyone during Christmas were only local rice branded as \"Anambra Rice\".\n\n\"Peter Obi government supported many rice farmers and processing industries like Coscharis farms in Anaku, Ayamelum local government, Stine Industries in Nnewichi, Nnewi South local government which is involved in rice Processing and several others in Orumba-North, Awka-North local governments. The government was purchasing their rice and distributing them to people and that way the government boosted the farming capacity of the rice farmers and industries.\n\n\"If you come to Anambra state today most families consume locally produced rice than foreign brands, and, this is part of the big legacies Obi administration beqeautted to the state \", Obiora stated further.\n\nHe called on farmers in other geo-political zones in the country including South South, South West, North Central, North East and North West to join forces in drumming support for Obi-Datti Ahmed presidential victory stating that one of the most hurting common challenges facing the people in every zone of this country currently is hunger and malnutrition.\n\nObiora noted that Obi had already made a promise that his administration would give farming a boost in the country if elected, and, said that he was very confident that he would not renege.','2023: Farmers In South East Mobilize Support For Obi','','publish','open','open','','2023-farmers-in-south-east-mobilize-support-for-obi','','','2023-01-23 11:29:07','2023-01-23 11:29:07','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4282',0,'post','',0),(4283,1,'2023-01-23 11:28:19','2023-01-23 11:28:19','','images (10)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-10-4','','','2023-01-23 11:28:19','2023-01-23 11:28:19','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/images-10.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4284,1,'2023-01-23 11:28:20','2023-01-23 11:28:20','','download','','inherit','open','closed','','download-8','','','2023-01-23 11:28:20','2023-01-23 11:28:20','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/download.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4286,1,'2023-01-25 15:24:10','2023-01-25 15:24:10','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4287 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/images-15-300x204.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" />\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abia, Uchenna Ikonne, has died, according to a family statement.</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">Mr Ikonne, an ally of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu who clinched the party’s gubernatorial ticket in 2022, passed on, on Wednesday morning at the National Hospital, Abuja, following a cardiac arrest.</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">He was 65 years old.</div>\n<!--more-->\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">The academic-turned-politician had been ill for a while and received treatments in the United Kingdom for several months before recently returning to Nigeria</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">According to the statement signed by his son Chikezie Ikonne.</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">\'I regret to announce the death of my dear father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who died at the National Hospital Abuja today, 25th January 2023 by 4am after a brief illness\'.</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">He was recovering after taking proper treatment in the United Kingdom but relapsed a few days ago leading to multiple cardiac arrests for which he didn’t recover from.</div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">“Further details and arrangements would be made known to the public after deliberations and meetings are made within the family,” the statement by his son Dr Uche- Ikonne Chikezie reads.</div>','BREAKING    Abia State PDP Governorship Candidate, Professor Ikonne is  Dead','','publish','open','open','','breaking-abia-state-pdp-governorship-candidate-professor-ikonne-is-dead','','','2023-01-25 15:24:10','2023-01-25 15:24:10','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4286',0,'post','',0),(4287,1,'2023-01-25 15:21:40','2023-01-25 15:21:40','','images (15)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-15-2','','','2023-01-25 15:21:40','2023-01-25 15:21:40','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/images-15.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4288,1,'2023-01-25 15:24:00','2023-01-25 15:24:00','','images (16)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-16-3','','','2023-01-25 15:24:00','2023-01-25 15:24:00','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/images-16.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4292,1,'2023-01-31 10:54:20','2023-01-31 10:54:20','<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4293 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/images-26.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"226\" />\n\nOur attention has been drawn to a video, circulating on some social media platforms which made damning accusations against the person of Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi. In the video, produced by one fugitive, Chukwuka Ofoegbu, a.k.a Ijele, a caller, an obvious vicious enemy within Idemili political space, made sweeping allegations against the person of Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi to the extent that he is the sponsor of all the heinous murders in Anambra State.<!--more-->\n\nOrdinarily, we would have ignored such social media ranting particularly in this political campaign period. But given the criminal nature of those outlandish allegations, it became imperative that we should issue a statement, at least to assuage the concerns of many well- meaning Ndi Anambra and Umu Idemili. We make bold and unequivocally state as follows:\n1. It is regrettable how low politics in Anambra State has become. Until lately, the only known blight on Anambra politics was its money-guzzling features. Vicious calumny, subterfuge and violence were never part of it and were seen to be common among some intolerant groups.\n2. However, with the involvement of blackmailers, lowlifes and upstarts in the politics of the state, an unhealthy aspect has been introduced. It will be wrong for anybody to go with the happy belief that violence of the utmost kind has not been brought into the politics of the state.\n3. What the producer and sponsor of the infantile and mendacious video did not bother to tell their listeners is the motive Hon. Ibezi may have had to sponsor such heinous crimes in Anambra. Why would Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi sponsor the death of the people the anonymous caller in the video mentioned. Could those unfortunate victims, who were not even from Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, and who were not politicians in any way, have stood in the way of Ibezi’s political career? What value was their death to the progress or otherwise of Hon Ibezi’s politics?\n4. It is understandable what the cowardly and callous sponsor is up to. As the February 25, 2023, draws nearer, it is increasingly clear that Hon. Ibezi’s opponents, particularly the one who has had lackluster performance all these years, are not confident enough to face the electorate, without undermining their most dreaded opponent. They falsely believe that the only way they could defeat Hon. Ibezi in the February 25 election is to malign his person and possibly link him to the recent insecurity in our dear state. That is how vain and petty some politicians have become.\n5. It is clear that the sense of entitlement of the sponsor of the vicious blackmail and his dynastic hegemony can no longer be sustained because of poor performance hence his appeal to propaganda and character assassination. With nothing to show for his over 14 wasted years of representation, he is now clutching on every straw to keep afloat.\n6. For the avoidance of doubt, Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi has never and will never be part of any plot to maim or kill anybody. Given the seriousness of the allegations, Hon. Ibezi has already briefed appropriate security agencies and his lawyers over this unsavory development.\n7. Rather than be distracted, Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi will continue his intense and grassroots-focused campaigns in the 17 communities of Idemili, which have endeared him to Umu Idemili. Opponents should understand that 2023 election will be different and the electorates are wiser. Only achievements will count before them and not mudslinging.\n8. Hon. Ibezi wishes to thank many Nigerians, Ndi Anambra and Umu Idemili who have called to express their concerns and support. He reiterates his pledge to ensure robust, quality and effective representation if elected to represent the good people of Idemili North and South Federal Constituency at the 10th National Assembly come February 25, 2023.\n\nSIGNED\nMr. Ubaka Onwuanibe\nIbezi Media Team','CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AGAINST HON. IBEZI: A JOKE TAKEN TOO FAR','','publish','open','open','','campaign-of-calumny-against-hon-ibezi-a-joke-taken-too-far','','','2023-01-31 10:54:20','2023-01-31 10:54:20','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4292',0,'post','',0),(4293,1,'2023-01-31 10:53:14','2023-01-31 10:53:14','','images (26)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-26-2','','','2023-01-31 10:53:14','2023-01-31 10:53:14','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/images-26.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4294,1,'2023-01-31 10:54:05','2023-01-31 10:54:05','','images (25)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-25-2','','','2023-01-31 10:54:05','2023-01-31 10:54:05','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/images-25.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4297,1,'2023-02-06 15:30:42','2023-02-06 15:30:42','<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4298 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/download-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"219\" />\n\nSenatorial candidate of the New Nigerian People\'s Party (NNPP) for Anambra Central Senatorial District, Princess Helen Mbakwe (Esq), has averred that the cost of governance in Nigeria is too high for a country owing over N44 trillion in debt.<!--more-->\n\nShe suggested that the best bet for a country with debt problem as Nigeria is to cut cost of governance, and reduce salaries and entitlements of political office holders, so that funds will be available for other infrastructural developments.\n\nMbakwe stated this yesterday , during a parley with members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State council led by it\'s state Chairman, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD at the Godwin Ezeemo International Press Center, NUJ Secretariat,l building, Awka.\n\nShe said, \"Part of what we want to do in the Senate is to ensure that Nigeria cuts the cost of governance, by ensuring that what elected politicians take home as salaries and other entitlements are reduced drastically.\n\n\"With the country owing over N44 trillion in debt, there is no reason it should be extravagant in spending and consumption, without corresponding efforts to save for other infrastructural interventions.\"\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4299 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/download-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"198\" />\n\nShe also suggested that politicians seeking multiple tenures at the national assembly are covetous, and should not be encouraged. According to her, single tenure of 4 years is enough for a good politician to achieve her goals, then, hand over baton to another person with fresh ideas.\n\nShe also promised that as a senator, she would ensure that the three arms of government - the executive, the legislature and the judiciary, hold hands together to promote good governance.\n\nShe said, \"I come out to contest because I believe that beyond 2023, there will be a new Nigeria and a new Anambra Central, where things will work well for the best interest of all Nigerians. Nigeria needs special intervention. The country need something new and beautiful.\n\n\"Come February 25, Anambra Central will take bold step in electing a senator that will help salvage the zone and the country; and that is what I\'m out to do. I have fresh ideas and new plans for us. While we make frantic efforts to elect the best president for Nigeria; senators like us will be at the national assembly supporting the president with good laws that will move the country forward.\"\n\nShe said that she remains the best candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District because of her background in the law profession, and international contacts.\n\nShe summarized her 5 - point agenda in the acronym, SAFER, which include Security, Aspiration, Food (agriculture), Employment and Resolute representation.\n\nShe said that as a lawmaker, she would not only pursue legislation that would bring her agenda to life; but would also attract necessary agencies, government bodies and organizations that will help bring them to fruition for the betterment of her senatorial zone in particular, and Nigeria in general.\n\nEarlier in his remarks, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD encouraged electorates to go for their PVCs and ensure that they are part of making a new Nigeria possible.\n\nComrade Odogwu commended Princess Helen Mbakwe for her civility in the conduct of her campaigns, and wished her well in her ambition. He informed that NUJ is an unbiased umpire in the electoral processes, and would not hesitate to shout should anything go untoward, adding that a free and fair election is what everyone is praying for.','2023: It\'s time to slash politicians\' pay, cost of governance in Nigeria - NNPP candidate','','publish','open','open','','2023-its-time-to-slash-politicians-pay-cost-of-governance-in-nigeria-nnpp-candidate','','','2023-02-06 15:30:42','2023-02-06 15:30:42','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4297',0,'post','',0),(4298,1,'2023-02-06 15:29:23','2023-02-06 15:29:23','','download (1)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-1-4','','','2023-02-06 15:29:23','2023-02-06 15:29:23','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/download-1.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4299,1,'2023-02-06 15:29:53','2023-02-06 15:29:53','','download (2)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-2-4','','','2023-02-06 15:29:53','2023-02-06 15:29:53','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/download-2.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4300,1,'2023-02-06 15:30:24','2023-02-06 15:30:24','','download','','inherit','open','closed','','download-9','','','2023-02-06 15:30:24','2023-02-06 15:30:24','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/download.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4304,1,'2023-02-07 20:12:32','2023-02-07 20:12:32','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4305 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-20230207-WA0088-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\nYouths of Anaku community in Ayamelum local government area of Anambra state, in the early hours of Monday, February 6, reportedly invaded Omor community in Ayamelum local government area of Anambra state; killing 8, including a woman.<!--more-->\n\nThe attackers were also said to have abducted 6 other young men from Omor town, and allegedly took them to a notorious shrine in Anaku community called Ekwensu Anaku, and that their whereabouts are still unknown.\n\nWhen our correspondent visited the troubled town on Monday evening, it was discovered that the area was deserted, as residents fled in droves for fear of further attacks.\n\nA community leader, who gave his name as Hon. Peter Emeka, told our correspondent that the attackers, who he claimed were youths of neighbouring Anaku community, in the same council area, were said to have arrived in several motorcycles, and shot sporadically and directly aiming at people on sight.\n\nEmeka further alleged that one Nnamdi Maneke aka Vulture, \"a dreaded bandit\" from Anaku town, with his gang members, masterminded the attack.\n\nHe said, \"Nnamdi Maneke is a notorious criminal in Anaku community. He has been terrorizing communities in Ayamelum; especially Omor.\n\n\"When he arrived on Monday, 6th of February, 2023 with his gang members, many people in our community identified him; because, he is notorious in unleashing mayhem on people; including setting people\'s houses on fire whenever he is provoked. He brandishes AK47 at will; even before law enforcement agencies.\"\n\nHe gave names of victims of the latest attack to include: Chibuko Anekwe, Johnson Chigbata, Esther Nwankwo, Iloabuchi Okonkwo, Chinedu Ogwuejiifor, Chibueze Okoye, and others; adding that their bodies were deposited in two separate mortuaries.\n\nWhen our correspondent was taken to the mortuaries, it was discovered that 5 bodies were deposited in Nigro Mortuary, Omor, while 3 bodies were deposited in St. Mary\'s Hospital mortuary, Ifite-Ogwari, also in Ayamelum LGA.\n\nWhen contacted, the traditional ruler of Omor, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Oranu Chidume, said the attack came as a surprise to him, as he just had peace meeting with leaders of Anaku; the neighbouring town that has been having issues with his community for a long time.\n\nHe said, \"I can recall that we have held a couple of peace meetings, and my people are very keen in seeing that peace reigns between us and our neighbours. In the most recent meeting were the leader of Anaku community, Barr Anthony Ifeanya, who is the current Commissioner for Petroleum Resources in Anambra; Chief Livinus Onyenwe, who is the Transition Committee Chairman of Ayamelum; as well as Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor, who is the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, and member representing Ayamelum Constituency.\n\n\"The purpose of the meeting was to ensure that there was lasting peace between Omor and Anaku. The meeting was fruitful, and we agreed to work together and do all that we can to ensure that there is peace; and that is why Monday invasion came as a surprise to me.\"\n\nThe monarch called on Governor Charles Soludo, as well as the state\'s Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng; to act fast and bring the culprits to justice. He noted that if something is not done fast, the situation may degenerate.\n\nHe also called on the Ayamelum Leaders of Thought, who he said, have been on the matter for long, to rise up to the occasion because of the need to find lasting solution to the menace.\n\nHe said, \"Everybody knows that this is not the first of such incidents that Omor people are suffering in the hands of Anaku youths. Many of this have happened in the past without any repercussions on the perpetrators, and it has happened yet again. We are, therefore, calling on the government of Anambra state to act swiftly and decisively.\"\n\nWhen our correspondent contacted the leader of Anaku community, Barr. Tony Ifeanya, he also confirmed the development; but said that the perpetrators were not sent by Anaku people.\n\nIfeanya, who acknowledged that a young man from Anaku community, by the nickname “Vulture”, has been terrorizing the area, unleashing mayhem on people together with his gang members, said that the young man was acting on whatever reason known to him; but not on the instance of Anaku town.\n\nHe said, \"Our community is also looking for him everywhere to arrest him. Whenever we get hold of him, we\'ll hand him over to government for necessary action. Our community, and Ayamelum people are already tired of him.\"\n\nAlso contacted, the Transition Committee Chairman of Ayamelum LGA, Chief Livinus Onyenwe, confirmed the attack.\n\nAccording to him, “A terrorist leader from Anaku attacked Omor people. We call it terrorist attack because, the young man in question has been going about terrorizing people. He went to Omor town and killed people numbering 8 or more; because, there are others in the hospital, whose survival are unsure.\n\n“We made necessary calls, and joint team of police and army went there, but were unable to subdue him. We are looking up to the joint team to get him down; but on the event where they cannot do so within a reasonable time, we shall devise alternative means to get him.”\n\nThe Anambra State Police Command has also confirmed the attack in a statement dated 7/2/2023, and signed by the command\'s public relations officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu.\n\nIkenga said that the command is intensifying manhunt for Mr Nnamdi Maduneke and cohorts, \"wielding Ak47 rifles in the early hours of Monday, February 6, and shooting people.\"\n\nHe said that joint task force team comprising police and military was deployed in the area, and that the presence of these security forces has reinforced the security of life and properties and enhanced the provision of law and order in the area.','Lamentations In Anambra As Anaku Youths Invade Omor, kill 8, scores missing','','publish','open','open','','lamentations-in-anambra-as-anaku-youths-invade-omor-kill-8-scores-missing','','','2023-02-07 20:12:32','2023-02-07 20:12:32','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4304',0,'post','',0),(4305,1,'2023-02-07 20:11:25','2023-02-07 20:11:25','','IMG-20230207-WA0088','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230207-wa0088','','','2023-02-07 20:11:25','2023-02-07 20:11:25','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-20230207-WA0088.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4306,1,'2023-02-07 20:12:21','2023-02-07 20:12:21','','IMG-20230207-WA0094','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230207-wa0094','','','2023-02-07 20:12:21','2023-02-07 20:12:21','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-20230207-WA0094.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4309,1,'2023-02-12 11:04:39','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<ul>\n 	<li><em>Just </em>\n<em>.</em>\n<em>.</em>\n<em>An Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in Nigeria, Zone 5, Benin, Lawan Jimeta Tanko, has passed away after a brief illness.</em>\n<em>.</em>\n<em>.</em>\n<em>The zone comprises Edo, Delta and Bayelsa. Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Command, Ahmed Wakil confirmed his d£ath in a terse WhatsApp message on Sunday, February 12. </em>\n<em>.</em>\n<em>.</em>\n<em>According to SaharaReporters, he said: “Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With a heavy heart but total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I wish to announce the d£ath of A.I.G Lawan Tanko Jimeta He di£d at the Teaching Hospital, Benin Edo State, this morning after a brief Illness.</em>\n<em>.</em>\n<em>.</em>\n<em>To Allah we belong and to him we shall return, a real departure of a Godly man.”</em></li>\n</ul>','Just In: AIG Jimeta Tanko di£s after a brief illness.','','draft','open','open','','','','','2023-02-12 11:04:39','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4309',0,'post','',0),(4310,1,'2023-02-12 11:18:18','2023-02-12 11:18:18','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4311 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-20230212-WA0013-300x281.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"281\" />\n\nA white garment church known as Motailatu Church of God, Oke-Idahun Parish, Akure, the Ondo state capital has been attacked by yet to be identified persons.\n\nThey invaded the church and set ablaze some property of the church.<!--more-->\n\nThe church, which is under the umbrella of the Cherubim and Seraphim sect, is located along Imafon road, Akure North Local Government Area of the state.\n\nThe Resident Minister of the church, Very Rev’d David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi, while addressing newsmen, said the footprints of the arsonists were detected when he got to the church premises\n\nHe added that what first caught his attention was the damaged lectern placed on the altar, and some broken bottles that littered the church auditorium.\n\nThe clergyman, who is also a senior journalist in Ondo State, said many plastic chairs belonging to the church and offering trays were set ablaze within the church chancel.','Hoodlums attack church in Ondo, set property on fire','','publish','open','open','','hoodlums-attack-church-in-ondo-set-property-on-fire','','','2023-02-12 11:18:18','2023-02-12 11:18:18','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4310',0,'post','',0),(4311,1,'2023-02-12 11:17:15','2023-02-12 11:17:15','','IMG-20230212-WA0013','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230212-wa0013','','','2023-02-12 11:17:15','2023-02-12 11:17:15','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-20230212-WA0013.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4312,1,'2023-02-12 11:17:56','2023-02-12 11:17:56','','IMG-20230212-WA0015','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230212-wa0015','','','2023-02-12 11:17:56','2023-02-12 11:17:56','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-20230212-WA0015.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4314,1,'2023-02-12 15:37:08','2023-02-12 15:37:08','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4315 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/images-10-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\nEjike Anyaduba\n\nIt is becoming evident by the day that the February 25, 2023, elections will be decided by factors other than party affiliation. Psychological attachment of voters to parties may have some influence on the run of victory, but will do little to help its cause. The strength of victory will be decided by a contestant’s convincing power, his performance rating, diligence and the subtle manner in which he handles the people’s emotions in this trying time. More than that, the performance of each candidate will be a factor of perception and of grace that transcends mundane efforts.<!--more-->\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, it will be a tough election, and it is already bearing signs of disruptive change that may leave the self-assured vacuumed of confidence and grossly diffident.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlmost as a rule, party affiliation has been a major influence on the outcome of elections, often trumping most if not all the other factors that commend the process. Perhaps that explains why some of the candidates in the coming elections who, cannot point with justice to any verifiable achievement to their names and who, without any important qualification for the office they seek except being candidates of parties with “structures”, are deluded into believing they will win.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut before the delusion is cleared, it may be important to observe a sea change of attitude – a profound transformation going on among Nigerian voters that indicates that this election may not be business as usual. The frustration and hunger in the land are too compelling for a Nigerian voter to rethink the value party, tribe, religion and all have added to improve his living condition. He is not just aware of their oppressive influence, but ready to spurn companionship with them in this election and vote his conscience. Winners in the election will be decided not at the instance of wheeler dealers, but on the strength of popular votes. There may be a scheme or two already in the offing to compromise the fidelity of the process, but the level of consciousness currently in focus will ensure that subversion has no chance of a foothold.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe compulsive pull to take Nigeria back from the decided decline is so deep that it cannot be negotiated away either by loyalty to party or lust for lucre. No party in the election however its primacy of existence or spread will win the election if it is seen as an accomplice in the oppressive system that has kept the people down. And none which does not pay heed to the plight of Nigerians or has as yet to convince them on its seriousness in tackling the heightened insecurity, ethnic/sect agitations, debt overhang, nepotism etc, which are threatening to sunder the country, will come out of the election, wearing a smirk. There will be no smirk in triumph for such party.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNigerians, especially the youths, are angry and loath to identify with a party for the simple reason that it has long been in existence or because it has spread. Such thinking exists in the past and the election will be won and lost on individual capacity and not party. The current high cost of fuel and the provocative cash squeeze may have stretched the patience of Nigerians like a taut muscle without a whimper. It may have ignited no known demonstration or violence except reports of customers running berserk and charging at everyone at filling stations and going naked in banking halls. However, compared to what violence that will erupt if there be manipulation of the election results, the EndSars experience will be a child’s play.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAny party claiming to have more structures than the others and hopes to exploit it to criminal advantage may be shocked at the turn of events. Nigerians have come to realize that individuals not parties are the real instruments of change just as they know that a good number of these change agents do not always make it at the primaries of the parties with “structure”. The level of criminal manipulations at party selection often leaves the good aspirant scurrying out of the party of choice. The corrosive influence of money tends to stifle the good, but impecunious aspirant, out of the parties. But that is as far as the disadvantage goes because winning an election proper is more the effort of an individual rather than party’s.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn 2011, Dr Chris Ngige of the less-fancied Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) contested and won the late Professor Dora Akunyili of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the Anambra Central Senatorial election. As at the time of the contest APGA was not just the party to beat but was the party in government in Anambra state as well. But Ngige won not on the basis of his party, but through personal recognition. In 2015, President Goodluck Jonathan lost re-election on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) – the party in government - to current President Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buhari won not on account of his party, but on assumed belief he was an agent of positive change.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAny party that takes for granted that it has structure or is too popular to field anyhow candidate will be rewarded accordingly. It does not matter how entrenched it has been or how popular it is presumed to be. No party in a country like Nigeria with a surfeit of brilliant men and women that decides to field a candidate with near dysarthric and incontinent condition has a chance of winning, its structures regardless. And none that chooses to disregard fairness in adopting its candidate and pretends indifference to the outcry should expect good result. Except the election is compromised, individuals have greater chance of making impact in this election than parties. Victory in the election will be less party-driven and more personality-inspired. Individuals with proven record of performance have greater chance of being elected than parties with structures. Candidates will be isolated and rewarded each according to their work.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEjike Anyaduba\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAbatete','Individuals, not parties, will decide the 2023 elections','','publish','open','open','','individuals-not-parties-will-decide-the-2023-elections','','','2023-02-12 15:37:08','2023-02-12 15:37:08','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4314',0,'post','',0),(4315,1,'2023-02-12 15:36:08','2023-02-12 15:36:08','','images (10)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-10-5','','','2023-02-12 15:36:08','2023-02-12 15:36:08','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/images-10.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4316,1,'2023-02-12 15:36:55','2023-02-12 15:36:55','','images (9)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-9-3','','','2023-02-12 15:36:55','2023-02-12 15:36:55','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/images-9.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4319,1,'2023-02-18 17:46:45','2023-02-18 17:46:45','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4320\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-20230218-WA0040-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\nThe 2023 General Elections for Anambra South Senate, Aguata Federal Constituency, Aguata One State Constituency and Aguata Two State Constituency, appear clearly to be a one-horse race now, as the people of the Constituency have endorsed APGA National and State Assembly candidates in the upcoming contests.<!--more-->\nThe candidates endorsed were Hon Chris Azubogu for Anambra South Senate, Engr Dom Okafor for Aguata Federal House of Representatives, Hon Anayo Okpalaeke for Aguata One and Hon Tony Muobike for Aguata Two seat in the Anambra State House of Assembly.\nThe endorsement came from critical stakeholders including traditional rulers and presidents-general of communities in the area, the Aguata Elders Forum, leaders of women and youth groups in Aguata among others.\nAlso present at the endorsement ceremony which took place at the Aguata Local Government Headquarters, Ekwulobia, was the Transition Committee Chairman of the Council Area, Dr Chibueze Oforbuike and members of his transition committee.\nAddressing the assemblage, the traditional ruler of Isuofia and retired Colonel in the Nigerian Army, Igwe Christopher Muoghalu, acknowledged that although the traditional rulers are adjudged not to be political but when it comes to situations like this, they must step out to salvage the situation of their people.\n“This is our own, this is our interest, our collective responsibility to elect these gentlemen to represent us.\n“I am not endorsing you because I love your faces but because I have seen that you have the capacity to provide the needed support for our governor in the efforts he is making to transform our state.\n“When we have APGA representative at the National Assembly and also at the State House of Assembly, there is no way he will not succeed.\n“So, I urge everyone to rally round them,” he said.\nThe royal fathers present therefore blessed the APGA candidates and prayed that they would be victorious in the upcoming elections.\nMoving the endorsement motion, the Secretary Aguata Elders Forum Hon Victor Ezeonwumelu from Umuchu, observed that strife between governors and their legislature always result in backwardness in the states, saying that is the reason they have decided to endorse the APGA candidates.\nEzeonwumelu, said Aguata people are enlightened and know what is best for them, adding that the motion to endorse the APGA National and State Assembly candidates, is to guarantee a peaceful reign for Mr Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo and ensure the realization of his noble dream of building a prosperous Anambra State.\nIn his words; “When you assess the candidates APGA is fielding in the election in Aguata, they are the best and we are here today to state clearly that there is no contest, as Aguata people will vote massively to ensure that they win the various elections they are contesting.\n“We are saying that the Governor will have a peaceful reign.\n“Again, we are moving that these APGA candidates be adopted and endorsed as our collective candidates in Aguata so that they can emerge and give the necessary backing to our governor for the continuation of his good works. I so move.”\nAfter Chief Peter Ezeofor from Ekwulobia, who is the Chairman, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Aguata Chapter supported the motion, the entire assembly in unison via voice vote, chorused the acceptance and endorsement of the APGA candidates.\nOn behalf of the women PGs, Dr. Obioma Onyejegbu, who is the leader of Ora Eri women and the Secretary, Anambra State Association of Women Town Leaders, described Engr Dom Okafor and other APGA candidates in the area as a prayer answered to Ndi Aguata, saying Engr Okafor has proven to be a technocrat who is undoubtedly equipped with the right machinery to get Aguata working again.\n“All the women PGs across Aguata will not only talk this time, but will mobilise and come out enmasse to ensure that the victory for the APGA National and State Assembly Candidates is actualized,” she concluded.\nResponding on behalf of the APGA candidates, Engr Okafor reaffirmed his stance towards closely working with his Governor Soludo towards achieving a prosperous and liveable Anambra State, assuring the people of Aguata that the mandate they have given them, will be well-utilized.\nHe further said his foray in politics is service-driven and when elected, he will sustain his efforts at transforming Aguata Federal Constituency on an expanded scale.','Aguata Monarchs, Elders, PGs, Other Stakeholders Endorse APGA National, State Assembly Candidates For 2023 General Elections','','publish','open','open','','aguata-monarchs-elders-pgs-other-stakeholders-endorse-apga-national-state-assembly-candidates-for-2023-general-elections','','','2023-02-18 17:46:45','2023-02-18 17:46:45','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4319',0,'post','',0),(4320,1,'2023-02-18 17:45:40','2023-02-18 17:45:40','','IMG-20230218-WA0040','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230218-wa0040','','','2023-02-18 17:45:40','2023-02-18 17:45:40','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-20230218-WA0040.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4321,1,'2023-02-18 17:46:23','2023-02-18 17:46:23','','IMG-20230218-WA0039','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230218-wa0039','','','2023-02-18 17:46:23','2023-02-18 17:46:23','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-20230218-WA0039.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4324,1,'2023-02-23 14:10:15','0000-00-00 00:00:00','&nbsp;\n\nKenechukwu Ofomah\nAwka\nLess than three days to the 2023 Presidential Elections, Anambra youths have announced that they are supporting the presidential bid of former Governor of the state and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi.\nThe endorsement was contained in a post shared on the personal Facebook page of Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi, the State Chairman of National Youth Council, NYCN, the umbrella body of all youths organizations in the state.\nRecall that the NYCN and other youth leaders had earlier last year warned opportunists trying to cause problems in the state, because of the verbal rift between the LP Presidential Candidate and the Governor of the State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo.\nWhile describing Obi’s candidacy as a national project, the youths had also expressed confidence in the mandate of Governor Soludo, which they said were handed to him by the youths.\nBut, in the Facebook post by the Anambra NYCN Chairman, Obi, titled ‘On Peter Obi’s Mandate I Stand, Let History Judge Me Right’, he said it has become imperative at this time to openly identify with the Labour Party candidate, having observed how he has discharged his campaigns creditably.\nThe post read; “Having watched developments in Nigeria’s political arena unfold in the manner it has in the past few weeks and months, it has become important to take a position and not sit on the fence, especially as the future of Nigerian youths and those of our unborn children is on the line.\n“I also understand and appreciate the impact this decision will have on my friends, associates and hundreds of thousands of Anambra youths who look up to me for leadership, but I assure you, this is for the best.\n“Although, you may have been inclined to certain interests, I believe now is the time to disengage and refocus on our collective future, the future of the Nigerian youth and the unborn generation.”\nThe Anambra youths leader paid glowing tribute to those who had stood by Obi after his defection from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP last year, even when there appeared to be no chances for him.\n“Destinies are shaped by men who stand up to confront their fears; to take the bull by the horn and challenge the statusquo, irrespective of the fact that they may be in the minority. As it is said, evil persists when good men keep silent.\n“I therefore sincerely wish to recognize and appreciate notable Nigerians who have braved the odds and leaned their weights behind this noble movement for the take-back of Nigeria from the onset, even when the future looked bleak and uncertain.\n“I recognize the efforts of former President Olusegun Obasanjo; lawyer, activist and leader of Afenifere group, Pa Ayo Adebanjo; elder statesman and leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, Edwin Clark; Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom; Lieutenant General Theophilius Yakubu Danjuma; the General Overseer of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, DIGC, Pastor Dr Paul Enenche; the General Overseer, Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleiman; the Christian Elders, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Arewa Youths for Peace and National Development (CAYPND) among numerous others, who have come out boldly to endorse the candidacy of the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi.\n“I also wish to acknowledge others who have abandoned their various political party interests for this noble move for a collective national interest. May history be fair to you,” he said.\nWhile openly endorsing Mr Peter Obi’s presidential bid, the Anambra NYCN boss, urged all the youths in the state to troop out enmasse on the 25th of this month to vote massively for him, to begin the turnaround of the fortunes of the state.\nAccording to him, Obi’s candidacy represents a total shift from the old order and will engender a new system of responsive leadership, that will in turn, impact all sectors of the Nigerian economy positively.\n“It is in this light that I wish to join all men of goodwill to openly identify with this new direction in the politics of our great country Nigeria, which solely aims to rescue the nation from the brink of collapse.\n“This decision is because I have seen in Mr Peter Obi, the hunger and passion to deliver Nigerians from the dungeon to which they have been cast as a result of bad leadership over the years. His philosophy of politics represents a paradigm shift from the statusquo, which has kept us where we are today.\n“Obi’s promise to move Nigeria from a consumption economy to a production economy holds great prospects for the youths in terms of employment and sustainable empowerment, while the economy will be viable for entrepreneurs who may want to independently seek vent for their ventures.\n“I therefore call on all Anambra youths and other registered youth structures in Anambra and beyond, to embrace this cause and come out on the 25th of February, 2023, to vote massively for Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party.\n“I am convinced that his emergency as the President of Nigeria, will begin the process of recovery for our ailing nation and most importantly, redirect our course from doom to where we are headed,” Obi posited.','Anambra NYCN Chairman Hails Obasanjo, Adebanjo, Clark, Others For Endorsing LP Presidential Candidate, Obi','','draft','open','open','','','','','2023-02-23 14:10:15','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4324',0,'post','',0),(4325,1,'2023-02-23 14:17:33','2023-02-23 14:17:33','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4326 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-20230223-WA0016-132x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"300\" />\n\nKenechukwu Ofomah\nAwka\nLess than three days to the 2023 Presidential Elections, Anambra youths have announced that they are supporting the presidential bid of former Governor of the state and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi.<!--more-->\nThe endorsement was contained in a post shared on the personal Facebook page of Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi, the State Chairman of National Youth Council, NYCN, the umbrella body of all youths organizations in the state.\nRecall that the NYCN and other youth leaders had earlier last year warned opportunists trying to cause problems in the state, because of the verbal rift between the LP Presidential Candidate and the Governor of the State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo.\nWhile describing Obi’s candidacy as a national project, the youths had also expressed confidence in the mandate of Governor Soludo, which they said were handed to him by the youths.\nBut, in the Facebook post by the Anambra NYCN Chairman, Obi, titled ‘On Peter Obi’s Mandate I Stand, Let History Judge Me Right’, he said it has become imperative at this time to openly identify with the Labour Party candidate, having observed how he has discharged his campaigns creditably.\nThe post read; “Having watched developments in Nigeria’s political arena unfold in the manner it has in the past few weeks and months, it has become important to take a position and not sit on the fence, especially as the future of Nigerian youths and those of our unborn children is on the line.\n“I also understand and appreciate the impact this decision will have on my friends, associates and hundreds of thousands of Anambra youths who look up to me for leadership, but I assure you, this is for the best.\n“Although, you may have been inclined to certain interests, I believe now is the time to disengage and refocus on our collective future, the future of the Nigerian youth and the unborn generation.”\nThe Anambra youths leader paid glowing tribute to those who had stood by Obi after his defection from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP last year, even when there appeared to be no chances for him.\n“Destinies are shaped by men who stand up to confront their fears; to take the bull by the horn and challenge the statusquo, irrespective of the fact that they may be in the minority. As it is said, evil persists when good men keep silent.\n“I therefore sincerely wish to recognize and appreciate notable Nigerians who have braved the odds and leaned their weights behind this noble movement for the take-back of Nigeria from the onset, even when the future looked bleak and uncertain.\n“I recognize the efforts of former President Olusegun Obasanjo; lawyer, activist and leader of Afenifere group, Pa Ayo Adebanjo; elder statesman and leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, Edwin Clark; Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom; Lieutenant General Theophilius Yakubu Danjuma; the General Overseer of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, DIGC, Pastor Dr Paul Enenche; the General Overseer, Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleiman; the Christian Elders, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Arewa Youths for Peace and National Development (CAYPND) among numerous others, who have come out boldly to endorse the candidacy of the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi.\n“I also wish to acknowledge others who have abandoned their various political party interests for this noble move for a collective national interest. May history be fair to you,” he said.\nWhile openly endorsing Mr Peter Obi’s presidential bid, the Anambra NYCN boss, urged all the youths in the state to troop out enmasse on the 25th of this month to vote massively for him, to begin the turnaround of the fortunes of the state.\nAccording to him, Obi’s candidacy represents a total shift from the old order and will engender a new system of responsive leadership, that will in turn, impact all sectors of the Nigerian economy positively.\n“It is in this light that I wish to join all men of goodwill to openly identify with this new direction in the politics of our great country Nigeria, which solely aims to rescue the nation from the brink of collapse.\n“This decision is because I have seen in Mr Peter Obi, the hunger and passion to deliver Nigerians from the dungeon to which they have been cast as a result of bad leadership over the years. His philosophy of politics represents a paradigm shift from the statusquo, which has kept us where we are today.\n“Obi’s promise to move Nigeria from a consumption economy to a production economy holds great prospects for the youths in terms of employment and sustainable empowerment, while the economy will be viable for entrepreneurs who may want to independently seek vent for their ventures.\n“I therefore call on all Anambra youths and other registered youth structures in Anambra and beyond, to embrace this cause and come out on the 25th of February, 2023, to vote massively for Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party.\n“I am convinced that his emergency as the President of Nigeria, will begin the process of recovery for our ailing nation and most importantly, redirect our course from doom to where we are headed,” Obi posited.','Anambra, Nigerian Youths Will Vote Obi- NYCN Chairman','','publish','open','open','','anambra-nigerian-youths-will-vote-obi-nycn-chairman','','','2023-02-23 14:17:33','2023-02-23 14:17:33','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4325',0,'post','',0),(4326,1,'2023-02-23 14:16:02','2023-02-23 14:16:02','','IMG-20230223-WA0016','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230223-wa0016','','','2023-02-23 14:16:02','2023-02-23 14:16:02','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-20230223-WA0016.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4328,1,'2023-03-01 15:51:18','2023-03-01 15:51:18','<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4329 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/images-18.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"220\" />\n\nBY BONIFACE OKECHUKWU, Awka, 1/2/2023\n\nThe Anambra state government has sacked the executive members of Oko town union in Orumba-North local government area due to crisis rocking the community over the appointment of a representative of the area into the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko.<!--more-->\n\nThe state commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne communicated the sack of the executive members of the Oko Peoples Union,OPU, led by Mr. Amaechi Okoli as the president-general to the transition committee chairman of Orumba -North local government, Mr. Ogechukwu Ekwueme in a letter dated February 26, 2023.\n\nTitled \"Dissolution of Oko Peoples Union Executive, dated, the commissioner explained that the government action was taken to arrest \"crisis rocking the Oko community in Orumba-North LGA as regards the town union election of Oko Peoples Union held on the 11th January, 2021\".\n\nThe commissioner stated that petitions from stakeholders in the community showed that the election of the town union was married by protests and that the community had been in crisis since after the leadership came into place.\n\n\"After investigation and critical appraisal of the petitions before this office (ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs) , it was revealed that the 11th January, 2021 town union election was married with crisis and protest at the election venue.\n\nHe stated that the state government has already constituted a caretaker committee to run the OPU, ensure peace in the community and make appropriate arrangements to conduct a free, fair and transparent town election for the community in December, this year.\n\nIt was gathered that the sacked OPU executive unilaterally midwifed the appointment of a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Sopuru Ezeonwuka as representative of Oko community without consulting the traditional ruler of the town, Igwe Prof Laz Ekwueme.\n\nIt was gathered that Igwe Ekwueme who is younger brother to the late former Vice-president Alex Ekwueme had been having estranged relationship with the Okopoly management and the federal ministry of Education for accepting Ezeonwuka.\n\nThe traditional ruler, according to a source in the area had petitioned to the ministry of Education wherein he conveyed his non-approval of Ezeonwuka nominated.\n\nWhen contacted Igwe Ekwueme, however, said that the matter is being looked into, and, said he would not want to speak further on the issue.\n\nTransition committee chairman of Orumba-North in his reaction said that the dissolution of the OPU executive stands because \"it is the decision of the government state of Anambra state, so it is a superior directive\" adding\" all those involved have been communicated \".\n\nBut Mr. Okoli stated that it was not his OPU executive that nominated Ezeonwuka into the Okopoly Governing Council, but, \"the people of Oko community \". He also denied knowledge of the letter sacking his OPU executive committee.\n\nBut it was gathered that it was the dissolved OPU executive that wrote a letter to the Minister of Education urging him to give approval to Ezeonwuka as representative of Oko community in the Okopoly Governing Council, and, action the traditional ruler vehemently opposed.\n\nIn his reaction, Ezeonwuka described the sack of OPU executive by the state government by the state government as illegal, fuming \"Even hundred millions of Soludo (the Anambra state governor) cannot dissolve OPU\".\n\nHe, also, denied that it was the OPU leadership that imposed him as representative of the community in the Okopoly Governing Council, and, said it was Oko Peoples Congress.','Oko Town Union Dissolved Over Controversial Appointment Of Representative Into Okopoly Governing Council','','publish','open','open','','oko-town-union-dissolved-over-controversial-appointment-of-representative-into-okopoly-governing-council','','','2023-03-01 15:51:18','2023-03-01 15:51:18','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4328',0,'post','',0),(4329,1,'2023-03-01 15:50:24','2023-03-01 15:50:24','','images (18)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-18-2','','','2023-03-01 15:50:24','2023-03-01 15:50:24','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/images-18.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4333,1,'2023-03-12 16:00:49','2023-03-12 16:00:49','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4334 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_20230312_131429_310-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\nFormer governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo has endorsed the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for the governorship of Enugu State in the March 18 gubernatorial election, saying he would not disappoint.<!--more-->\n\nSenator Nwobodo said Mbah’s manifesto was not rhetoric, but “a working document, with plans of action and timelines for delivery” for addressing the challenges of the people of Enugu”, and enjoined the people of Enugu State to reject divisive calls, sentimental and clannish voting that will keep Enugu in a state of stunted development, “take optimistic view and vote rationally and objectively for Peter Mbah”.\n\nNwobodo made the endorsement on Sunday at a press conference at his Amechi Awkunanw country home attended by leaders from across the three senatorial zones, including the Senate Minority Whip, Senator Chuka Utazi; Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Hon. Toby Okechukwu; House Members, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, Hon. Ofor Chukwuegbo, former senator, Gil Nnaji; and former House Member, Ogbuefi Ozomgbachi.\n\nHe said, “At my age and stage in life, I cannot stake my reputation for anyone without taking time to understand who that person is.\n\nEach time we discussed, I saw Mbah’s passion for developing Enugu state as a whole and not just Nkanu East.\n\n“In all these years I had conversations with Peter, I took time to see through the person called Peter Mba, his temperament, his interpersonal and leadership skills, and found him a good fit for the quality of leader required in Enugu state at this time.\n\n“Peter Mbah is not coming from the streets or coming from one government appointment to another.\n\n“The questions that should be on the minds of every person living in Enugu state are: who among the governorship candidates took time to study and understand the problems of Enugu state? Peter Mbah’s Manifesto shows his deep understanding of the problems we face in Enugu state, and my interactions with him confirms it.\n\n“Who among the candidates has a message that addresses the problems of the youths and the people of Enugu state, and the ability to address such problems? Peter Mbah’s manifesto is not just rhetoric; it is a working document, with plans of action and timelines for delivery.\n\n“Who among the candidates has demonstrated that ability in practical terms? Peter has built a corporate institution that has created jobs for young Nigerian and foreigners.\n\n“Our problems are man-made, and they can be solved by man; and a man with big dreams. A man whose manifesto resonates with people across gender, age, and tribe. Peter Mbah is that man, going by my knowledge of who he is”.\n\nHe said that Mbah’s entrepreneurial pedigree put him miles ahead of other candidates, adding that it is time to run governance of Enugu State like business, a mindset he said, propelled his achievements as governor of the old Anambra State.\n\n“My modest achievements as governor of old Anambra state, in just four years, was largely because I managed the state with an entrepreneurial mind set. A mind set of delivering dividends to the people who gave me their mandates. I believe the infrastructural and human development dividends I delivered in the three states I governed, are there for all to see and verify.\n\n“I am today standing behind another entrepreneur, who is passionate and desirous of delivering on his mandate. His manifesto is a practical working document. He is ready to hit the ground running. He is not just an intelligent theorist; he has practically demonstrated his ability to deliver by building a marketing oil business from ground zero to a dominant Oil and Gas marketing institution that has overtaken the incumbent multinational oil marketing companies in Nigeria.\n\n“Peter Mba’s Pinnacle Oil and Gas Company employs over 5,000 staff of both Nigerians and expatriates. His Pinnacle Oil Company sells their products at government-fixed prices, and this has helped in alleviating the sufferings of, not just Enugu people, but Nigerians in general, even when he is not governor.\n\n“Peter Mbah’s plan of action includes innovative governance, which would surely excite the youths. He plans to adopt the same disruptive innovation, which saw Pinnacle overtake its multinational competitors, to change the lives of civil servants and teachers to make civil service and teaching attractive careers”, he stated.\n\nThe elder statesman also said that based on his several discussions with Mbah, he “found he is someone, who sees diversity as gift, not division, and believes all residents of Enugu are stakeholders that should be treated equally”.\n\nThe octogenarian implored the youths especially to vote for someone, who could restore Enugu and also give them a better future they deserved.\n\n“For the youths, I implore you to go to your respective Polling Units on Saturday, March 18, to vote for Peter Mba, a job creator and the man, who understands your pains; the man, who will bring back Enugu to the status of the capital of old Eastern Region and the capital of Southeast.\n\n“I give you my word, Peter Mbah will not disappoint the people of Enugu State. Peter Mbah is an inspiration to the youths. Vote for Peter Mbah, for Enugu State of your dream”, he concluded.','Enugu Guber: Senator Nwobodo endorses Dr. Mbah, says he won\'t disappoint*','','publish','open','open','','enugu-guber-senator-nwobodo-endorses-dr-mbah-says-he-wont-disappoint','','','2023-03-12 16:00:49','2023-03-12 16:00:49','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4333',0,'post','',0),(4334,1,'2023-03-12 15:59:36','2023-03-12 15:59:36','','IMG_20230312_131429_310','','inherit','open','closed','','img_20230312_131429_310','','','2023-03-12 15:59:36','2023-03-12 15:59:36','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_20230312_131429_310-scaled-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4335,1,'2023-03-12 16:00:30','2023-03-12 16:00:30','','IMG_20230312_130715_800','','inherit','open','closed','','img_20230312_130715_800','','','2023-03-12 16:00:30','2023-03-12 16:00:30','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_20230312_130715_800-scaled-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4338,1,'2023-03-31 07:52:02','2023-03-31 07:52:02','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4339 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/images-13-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\nThe Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has emphatically condemned the Sit-at-Home reportedly ordered by Simon Ekpa, the embattled Leader of Ekpa Killer Squad (Autopilot) as reckless and a joke taken too far.<!--more-->\n\nThis was contained in a statement signed by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Secretary General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.\n\nThe Igbo Apex body noted that Ekpa, after failing to do his paymasters bid of causing voter apathy in the South East with the landslide victory of the Labour Party, LP Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi in the region, he appears to have been given a new assignment by his puppet masters- provocation of fratricidal war between the Igbo and their Yoruba siblings.\n\n“We blame all that on the Federal Government that is surprisingly treating his “ international terrorism” with kid gloves thereby giving him the temerity to cause more havoc from his “safe haven” in Finland.\n\n“Ekpa and his gang are responsible for the death of scores of innocent citizens and security personnel in the South East and should be extradited to face the full wrath of the law for terrorism.\n\nHowever, Ohanaeze Ndigbo condemns the unabated unprovoked attacks on Ndigbo in Lagos State, long after the election has “been lost and won”. The attacks now appear to have other motives other than winning of elections.\n\nIn the past few weeks, several markets largely populated by Igbo traders have been gutted down by “mysterious fires”; the latest being Balogun market on and\n\nUnfortunately, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, as the Chief Security Officer of the State appears helpless in resolutely addressing the ongoing madness despite the fact that so many Igbos equally voted for him.\n\nOhanaeze Ndigbo therefore calls on Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Oona Kakanfo of the Yoruba nation to kindly use his revered office in bringing the situation to a halt.\n\nAlready, it is becoming a Herculean task to hold Ndigbo back from retaliation in the face of the sustained “genocide and crimes against humanity” being perpetrated against Ndigbo in Lagos by some “APC thugs” under the command of MC Oluomo with the State Government and security agencies watching the “ horror movie”.\n\nWe are however consoled by the patriotic position of Afenifere under the valiant leadership of Pa Ayo Adebanjo and urge Ndigbo to remain law abiding but “vigilant and on guard”','Ohanaeze Ndigbo Condemns Simon Ekpa’s Sit-at-home Order in Lagos','','publish','open','open','','ohanaeze-ndigbo-condemns-simon-ekpas-sit-at-home-order-in-lagos','','','2023-03-31 07:52:02','2023-03-31 07:52:02','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4338',0,'post','',0),(4339,1,'2023-03-31 07:51:19','2023-03-31 07:51:19','','images (13)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-13-3','','','2023-03-31 07:51:19','2023-03-31 07:51:19','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/images-13.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4340,1,'2023-03-31 07:51:52','2023-03-31 07:51:52','','images (12)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-12-4','','','2023-03-31 07:51:52','2023-03-31 07:51:52','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/images-12.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4342,1,'2023-03-31 20:35:44','2023-03-31 20:35:44','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4343\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/images-14-300x162.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" />\n\nKaduna State Governor-elect, Senator Uba Sani and his deputy, Hadiza Balarabe on Friday received their certificates of return at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) head office in Kaduna.\n\nThe documents were presented by Mr Mohammed Haruna,the National Electoral Commissioner in charge of Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa states and the FCT.<!--more-->\n\nINEC officials also issued certificates of return to 29 elected members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly.\n\nThe Governor Elect Senator Uba Sani assured Kaduna residents of his commitment to uniting the people and developing the state. He also promised that his government will not discriminate but carry everyone along.\n\nSOT: Uba Sani- Governor-elect, Kaduna State','KADUNA GOV.-ELLECT UBA SANI RECEIVES CERT. of RETURN','','publish','open','open','','kaduna-gov-ellect-uba-sani-receives-cert-of-return','','','2023-03-31 20:35:44','2023-03-31 20:35:44','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4342',0,'post','',0),(4343,1,'2023-03-31 20:35:16','2023-03-31 20:35:16','','images (14)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-14-4','','','2023-03-31 20:35:16','2023-03-31 20:35:16','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/images-14.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4344,1,'2023-03-31 20:35:37','2023-03-31 20:35:37','','images (15)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-15-3','','','2023-03-31 20:35:37','2023-03-31 20:35:37','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/images-15.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4346,1,'2023-03-31 20:42:58','2023-03-31 20:42:58','<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4347 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/download-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"251\"/>\n\nThe leadership of National Assembly has reappointed Abubakar Sulaiman as Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS for another four-year term.\n\nThe fresh mandate takes effect from 28th May, 2023.<!--more-->\n\nChairman of the National Assembly and President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, in consultation with the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, congratulates Abubakar Sulaiman on his reappointment.\n\nAhmad Lawan who also serves the Chairman, Governing Board of NILDS, urged the Drector General not to relent in achieving the core objectives of NILDS as outlined in Sections 2 and 3 of the Institute\'s Act as amended.','Just In:  NASS LEADERSHIP REAPPOINTS ABUBAKAR SULAIMAN AS DG, NILDS FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS','','publish','open','open','','just-in-nass-leadership-reappoints-abubakar-sulaiman-as-dg-nilds-for-another-four-years','','','2023-03-31 20:42:58','2023-03-31 20:42:58','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4346',0,'post','',0),(4347,1,'2023-03-31 20:42:37','2023-03-31 20:42:37','','download (5)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-5-4','','','2023-03-31 20:42:37','2023-03-31 20:42:37','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/download-5.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4349,1,'2023-04-01 10:26:17','2023-04-01 10:26:17','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4350 alignright\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680343968504-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n\nA yet-to-be-identified man was on Friday evening carried off an Abuja to Lagos flight.\n\nThe middle-aged lone protester was said to have announced that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, must never be sworn in as President on May 29.<!--more-->\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nIn the video obtained by our correspondent, it took the efforts of no fewer than six airport security officers to evacuate him after holding up the aircraft for more than an hour, as the 6pm flight had yet to move as of 7pm.\n\nIn the video, the man could be heard shouting, as he was being carried off the aisle, “Obidients you’re here. They are doing this to me. Obidients you’re here, I am naked. Obidients you’re here, I am going naked.”\n\nHowever, no one could come near as officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and Ibom Air surrounded him.\n\nThe Ashiwaju Media  reported on Thursday that the Department of State Services had identified some unnamed key players planning for an interim government in the country.\n\nDescribing the plan as an aberration, the DSS said such would undermine civil rule as well as plunge the country into an avoidable crisis.\n\nThis was contained in a statement by the spokesperson for the service, Peter Afunanya.\n\nHowever, the 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Friday requested the DSS to as a matter of urgency arrest and prosecute those involved in the plot to put in place an interim government as a replacement for the nation’s democratic system.\n\nThe NGF also warned the DSS against issuing statements without arrest, noting that such could lead to heating up the polity.\n\nThis was disclosed in a statement released by the forum’s Chairman and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, on Friday','Airport security agents evacuate man opposing Tinubu’s inauguration from plane','','publish','open','open','','airport-security-agents-evacuate-man-opposing-tinubus-inauguration-from-plane','','','2023-04-01 10:26:17','2023-04-01 10:26:17','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4349',0,'post','',0),(4350,1,'2023-04-01 10:25:42','2023-04-01 10:25:42','','FB_IMG_1680343968504','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680343968504','','','2023-04-01 10:25:42','2023-04-01 10:25:42','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680343968504.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4351,1,'2023-04-01 10:26:04','2023-04-01 10:26:04','','FB_IMG_1680336376664','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680336376664','','','2023-04-01 10:26:04','2023-04-01 10:26:04','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680336376664.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4353,1,'2023-04-01 10:38:17','2023-04-01 10:38:17','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4354 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-17-300x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" />\n\nThe Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate in Lagos State, Fredrick Nwajagu, has been arrested.\n\nSpeaking in a video that went viral on Friday, Nwajagu threatened to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra to secure the properties of Igbo people in the state.<!--more-->\n\nHe said, “IPOB, we will invite them. They have no job. All of the IPOB will protect all of our shops. And we have to pay them. We have to mobilise for that. We have to do that. We must have our security so that they will stop attacking us at midnight, in the morning, and in the afternoon.\n\n“When they discover that we have our security before they will come, they will take caution. I am not saying a single word to be hidden. I am not hiding my words, let my words go viral. Igbo must get their right and get a stand in Lagos State,” he added.\n\nA source in the police who preferred anonymity told The Ashiwaju Media that the Igbo leader was arrested on Saturday morning by a joint team of policemen and operatives of the Department of State Services.\n\n“A team of police and DSS went to his palace but he had already fled. He was later traced to a hotel in Ejigbo where he was arrested,” the source said.','BREAKING: Man threatening to invite IPOB to Lagos arrested ','','publish','open','open','','breaking-man-threatening-to-invite-ipob-to-lagos-arrested','','','2023-04-01 10:38:17','2023-04-01 10:38:17','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4353',0,'post','',0),(4354,1,'2023-04-01 10:37:55','2023-04-01 10:37:55','','images (17)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-17-6','','','2023-04-01 10:37:55','2023-04-01 10:37:55','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-17.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4356,1,'2023-04-01 14:57:59','2023-04-01 14:57:59','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4357 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0081-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n<script async src=\"https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9631711024857828\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"></script>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA, has sealed the hall of BON Platinum Hotel within the Independence Layout.<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4358\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0083-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></p>\nThe venue was where the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, issued certificates to Governor-elect Peter Mbah, deputy Ifeanyi Ossai and House of Assembly members-elect.<!--more-->\n\nA structural defect had caused a loud noise on Thursday during the issuance of the certificates of return to the winners.\n\nThe bang triggered pandemonium which caused the recipients, their family members, INEC officials and others to scamper for safety.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4359\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0082-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4360\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0079-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4361\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0077-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4362\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0078-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></p>\nDuring an inspection on Friday, the ECTDA discovered the building had no approval plan, the same case with another structure under construction.\n\nThe Chairman, Josef Onoh announced that the hall would remain shut pending the outcome of further integrity checks.\n\n“The proprietor is not ready to exercise patience for the Nigeria Society of Engineers to come for their own inspection.\n\n<!--more-->\n“Asking us to allow her host a wedding there tomorrow. I wonder how much she collected that the venue cannot be relocated,” Onoh said.','PHOTOS,: Enugu govt seals venue INEC issued certificates of return','','publish','open','open','','photos-enugu-govt-seals-venue-inec-issued-certificates-of-return','','','2023-04-01 14:57:59','2023-04-01 14:57:59','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4356',0,'post','',0),(4357,1,'2023-04-01 14:55:51','2023-04-01 14:55:51','','IMG-20230401-WA0081','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230401-wa0081','','','2023-04-01 14:55:51','2023-04-01 14:55:51','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0081.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4358,1,'2023-04-01 14:56:25','2023-04-01 14:56:25','','IMG-20230401-WA0083','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230401-wa0083','','','2023-04-01 14:56:25','2023-04-01 14:56:25','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0083.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4359,1,'2023-04-01 14:57:04','2023-04-01 14:57:04','','IMG-20230401-WA0082','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230401-wa0082','','','2023-04-01 14:57:04','2023-04-01 14:57:04','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0082.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4360,1,'2023-04-01 14:57:07','2023-04-01 14:57:07','','IMG-20230401-WA0079','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230401-wa0079','','','2023-04-01 14:57:07','2023-04-01 14:57:07','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0079.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4361,1,'2023-04-01 14:57:10','2023-04-01 14:57:10','','IMG-20230401-WA0077','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230401-wa0077','','','2023-04-01 14:57:10','2023-04-01 14:57:10','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0077.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4362,1,'2023-04-01 14:57:11','2023-04-01 14:57:11','','IMG-20230401-WA0078','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230401-wa0078','','','2023-04-01 14:57:11','2023-04-01 14:57:11','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0078.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4363,1,'2023-04-01 14:57:41','2023-04-01 14:57:41','','IMG-20230401-WA0081','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230401-wa0081-2','','','2023-04-01 14:57:41','2023-04-01 14:57:41','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230401-WA0081-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4372,1,'2023-04-01 16:34:20','2023-04-01 16:34:20','<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4373 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/download-9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" />\n\nThe chairperson of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Lauretta Onochie, has been suspended by the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State.\n\nOnochie was an aide of President Mohammadu Buhari before she was nominated by the President for the NDDC job and subsequently confirmed by the senate.<!--more-->\n\nIt was learnt that after a review of her conduct during the just concluded general elections, executives of the party in Onicha-Olona, Ward 4 in Aniocha North approved her suspension from the party.\n\nAccording to a statement issued by the party on Saturday, Onochie allegedly campaigned for candidates of opposition parties, especially the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. She was accused of instructing her allies and supporters to work for the PDP, causing the ruling party to lose in her polling unit.\n\nThey also claimed that she has never met her financial obligations to the party, nor does she attend Ward, LGA meetings or any of the party’s engagements.','Anti-party: APC suspends NDDC chair, Lauretta Onochie','','publish','open','open','','anti-party-apc-suspends-nddc-chair-lauretta-onochie','','','2023-04-01 16:34:20','2023-04-01 16:34:20','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4372',0,'post','',0),(4373,1,'2023-04-01 16:33:41','2023-04-01 16:33:41','','download (9)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-9-2','','','2023-04-01 16:33:41','2023-04-01 16:33:41','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/download-9.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4375,1,'2023-04-01 16:42:13','2023-04-01 16:42:13','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4376 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680367053085-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" />\n\nActress Foluke Daramola-Salako said she has apologised and settled things with television personality, Yeni Kuti.\n\nKuti had knocked Daramola over the latter’s comment on the disrespect youths meted out to elders on social media, stating that the actress had insulted her decades ago.<!--more-->\n\nThe actress reacted to Kuti’s claims on her Instagram page on Thursday.\n\nFoluke said, \"I\'m coming online to do this short talk because some of my friends and colleagues have called and tagged me on the interview Aunty Yeni Kuti did on \'Your View\' alleging that I was rude to her years ago.\n\n\"I\'m doing this because she made the allegation in public, though I\'ve spoken with her privately and apologised.\n\n\"Being rude to people that are my mates is not in my character talkless of those older than me, and Aunty Yeni is someone that I hold in high esteem and she\'s an older colleague.\"',' I Have Apologised To Yeni Kuti, Foluke Daramola-Salako Reacts To Insult Claims','','publish','open','open','','i-have-apologised-to-yeni-kuti-foluke-daramola-salako-reacts-to-insult-claims','','','2023-04-01 16:42:13','2023-04-01 16:42:13','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4375',0,'post','',0),(4376,1,'2023-04-01 16:41:41','2023-04-01 16:41:41','','FB_IMG_1680367053085','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680367053085','','','2023-04-01 16:41:41','2023-04-01 16:41:41','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680367053085.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4378,1,'2023-04-01 16:52:00','2023-04-01 16:52:00','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4379 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680367531997-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" />\nThis is contained in a letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the television station and dated March 27. 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Then it becomes leaked into the public and they say that I have responded.\n\n\"To be honest, I don’t want that guy (AY) to ever hear from me.”\n\nCredit: Twitter | AkpraiseMedia','Why I Don\'t Want To Respond To AY\'s N30,000 Claim - Basketmouth ','','publish','open','open','','why-i-dont-want-to-respond-to-ays-n30000-claim-basketmouth','','','2023-04-01 19:41:43','2023-04-01 19:41:43','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4390',0,'post','',0),(4391,1,'2023-04-01 19:41:13','2023-04-01 19:41:13','','FB_IMG_1680377788513','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680377788513','','','2023-04-01 19:41:13','2023-04-01 19:41:13','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680377788513.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4393,1,'2023-04-02 00:32:34','2023-04-02 00:32:34','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4394 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-19-300x168.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" />\n\nAnthony Joshua returned to winning ways with a unanimous points-decision victory over Jermaine Franklin in their heavyweight boxing bout at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.\n\nJoshua was given the win by 118-111, 117-111, 117-111 on the scorecards of the three judges.<!--more-->\n\nThere were ugly scenes at the end of the bout as the corners and fighters clashed momentarily and security stepped in to calm the situation.\n\nWatch Full Video  here.\n\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"360\" mp4=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/videoplayback.mp4\"][/video]\n\nThis was the 33-year-old former world heavyweight champion Joshua’s first victory since 2020 after successive defeats by Oleksandr Usyk saw the former Olympic champion lose, and then fail to regain his global titles.','FULL VIDEO: Joshua returns to winning ways by outpointing Franklin','','publish','open','open','','full-video-joshua-returns-to-winning-ways-by-outpointing-franklin','','','2023-04-02 00:32:34','2023-04-02 00:32:34','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4393',0,'post','',0),(4394,1,'2023-04-02 00:24:04','2023-04-02 00:24:04','','images (19)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-19-3','','','2023-04-02 00:24:04','2023-04-02 00:24:04','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-19.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4395,1,'2023-04-02 00:29:58','2023-04-02 00:29:58','','videoplayback','','inherit','open','closed','','videoplayback','','','2023-04-02 00:29:58','2023-04-02 00:29:58','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/videoplayback.mp4',0,'attachment','video/mp4',0),(4396,1,'2017-11-22 07:51:31','2017-11-22 07:51:31','','slider 2','','publish','closed','closed','','slider-1','','','2017-11-22 07:51:31','2017-11-22 07:51:31','',0,'http://local.dev/promag/?post_type=penci_slider&amp;p=4396',0,'penci_slider','',0),(4399,1,'2018-01-26 15:11:45','2018-01-26 15:11:45','','footer-logo-1','','inherit','open','closed','','footer-logo-1','','','2018-01-26 15:11:45','2018-01-26 15:11:45','',0,'http://pennews.pencidesign.com/pennews-default/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2017/11/footer-logo-1.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4400,1,'2018-01-26 15:11:45','2018-01-26 15:11:45','','bg-login','','inherit','open','closed','','bg-login-2','','','2018-01-26 15:11:45','2018-01-26 15:11:45','',0,'http://pennews.pencidesign.com/pennews-default/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2017/11/bg-login.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4401,1,'2018-01-26 15:11:45','2018-01-26 15:11:45','','banner-header','','inherit','open','closed','','banner-header-2','','','2018-01-26 15:11:45','2018-01-26 15:11:45','',0,'http://pennews.pencidesign.com/pennews-default/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2017/11/banner-header.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4402,1,'2023-04-02 08:02:26','2023-04-02 08:02:26','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4403 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680422279671-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />\n\nThe Department of State Services has said the embattled self-acclaimed Eze Igbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos State, Chief Fredrick Nwajagu, will be transferred to Abuja from the Lagos holding facility.\n\nA security source at the DSS Headquarters, Abuja, who craved anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, disclosed this to Sunday PUNCH.<!--more-->\n\nIn an interview with one of our correspondents on Saturday night, the source said, “He is in our custody in Lagos. We expect him to be taken to Abuja. He may not be alone.\n\n“We have said before that there are people who are threatening the peace of the nation. The country will not allow anyone to plunge it into avoidable crisis.”\n\nSunday PUNCH reports that Nwajagu was arrested during a raid by a joint team of policemen and operatives of the DSS on Saturday.\n\nA source within the Force, who preferred to be anonymous, told Sunday PUNCH that the Igbo leader had been arrested.\n\n“A team of police and DSS went to his palace but he had already fled. He was later traced to a hotel in Ejigbo where he was arrested,” the source said.\n\nMeanwhile, the state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest, adding that the chief had been handed over to the DSS for further action over his inciting comments.\n\nHe said, “Yes, he (Fredrick) has been arrested and is currently in the custody of the DSS. They are in charge of anything associated with terrorism.”\n\nIn a now-viral video sighted by one of our correspondents, Nwajagu, speaking in a mixture of Igbo and English, had issued a threat to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra to secure the property of Igbo people in the state.\n\nHe said, “We must have our security so that they will stop attacking us at midnight, in the morning and the afternoon.\n\n“When they discover that we have our security, they will think twice before attacking us. I am not saying a single word to be hidden.”\n\nHe also charged the public to make his claims go viral.\n\nReacting, the leadership of the Lagos State chapter of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide said the comments made by Nwajagu did not represent the ideals of the Igbo people in Lagos.\n\nThe President of the socio-cultural group, Chief Solomon Ogbonna-Aguene, said the detained chief would be made to face the music alone, adding that he spoke out of his interest.\n\n“He (Igbo leader) did not discuss his statement with any of us. The comments are his personal decisions and for his personal interests. Ohanaeze does not support such comment as its views.\n\n“There are some comments that should not be heard from us as a socio-cultural organisation. We are supposed to be apolitical.\n\n“We are not in support of what Chief Fredrick said. For him to mention that he is going to bring IPOB to Lagos is completely unnecessary. No Igbo person will support such arrangement. So, he is the one that will answer for himself. Let him go and face the music,” he said.\n\nOgbonna-Aguene explained that Igbo people had not found things easy with IPOB even in the South-East, stating that it was unfair for Nwajagu to threaten to invite the group to Lagos.\n\n“Why then should he bring it up here in Lagos? If he wants to speak to IPOB, he should have met with them in his personal capacity, not as Eze Igbo. Who gave him the power to speak on Igbo interest,” Ogbonna-Aguene queried.\n\nWhen contacted, the Chairman, Supreme Council of Ndi-Eze, Lagos State, Mr Omega Lawrence, said Nwajagu was not an Eze in Lagos.\n\n“He is not a member of the Council of Eze. That is the truth. He is just our brother and his statements are unfortunate, but we cannot deny him. I condemn the statement in its entirety. 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I thought he was going to come back soon..\n\nHe spent the whole day away and he didn’t pick up my calls and that’s when I realised that he was affected by the story.”\n\nMY husband didn’t return home,\n\nbut went to his parents’ place to break the news.\n\n“When I got a call from my mother-in-law, that was when I realised how big the issue was, but I wasn’t scared because I thought of the DNA as my defence,”\n\nmy husband parents insisted that we should divorce, my dear I cried and cried.. 😭😭😭\n\nMy husband with his family didn’t believe me.. to cut the story short April fool of 2020 caused 3yrs separation in my marriage, until God brought up an Angel *MR OLORUNSOLA ENITAN PETERS* to my way..\n\nDecember 27th 2022, God use him to settle my Marriage..\n\nplease be careful with the spirit of APRIL FOOL\n\nI Remain Mrs Delight Emmanuel  PRO (LOREMAC)',' I LOST MY MARRIAGE FOR 3YRS OVER APRIL FOOL PRANK','','publish','open','open','','i-lost-my-marriage-for-3yrs-over-april-fool-prank','','','2023-04-02 08:30:11','2023-04-02 08:30:11','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4405',0,'post','',0),(4406,1,'2023-04-02 08:29:49','2023-04-02 08:29:49','','FB_IMG_1680423954282','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680423954282','','','2023-04-02 08:29:49','2023-04-02 08:29:49','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680423954282.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4408,1,'2023-04-02 21:17:33','2023-04-02 21:17:33','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4410 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680469939005-226x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" />\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nollywood Actress Mercy Aigbe has disclosed that she has converted to Islam while revealing her Islamic name at a Ramadan lecture/special prayers hosted by herself and her husband, Kazeem Adeoti, on Saturday<!--more-->.<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4409\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680466460931-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nIn the video which emerged on Sunday, she said, “Insha Allah, My new name is Hajia Meenah Mercy Adeoti. 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Over 143million pills of opioids, 2tons of C/S seized in Apapa, FCT, 5 states\n\nThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared a Port Harcourt, Rivers state based popular prophetess and founder of Christ Power Adoration Ministries, Faith Ugochi and a celebrity couple: Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen wanted for recruiting teenage girls into drug trafficking while they serve as the arrowheads of an international syndicate operating from Los Angeles, USA.\n\nThe lid was blown off the cartel when NDLEA operatives at the NAHCO import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos intercepted a consignment of 32.70 kilograms of Loud, a strong variant of cannabis concealed in cartons of used wears on Wednesday 16th November 2022. A freight agent, Ukoh Ifeanyi Oguguo was immediately arrested while further investigations led to the arrest of four more suspects: Chikodi Favour; Obiyom Shalom Chiamaka; Nnochiri Chidinma Promise and Edward Omatseye (aka Montana).\n\nThe 15-year-old Favour was the first sales girl to be arrested at a fuel station in Ajah area of Lagos. She thereafter led the operatives to a duplex accommodation around Ikate area of Lekki, which was later discovered to be a rented apartment by the criminal group purposely for four young girls that the syndicate uses for marketing and distribution of illicit drugs. Another girl, Shalom who is a fresh graduate of Agricultural Science from Rivers State University of Science and Technology was picked from the house alongside Favour.\n\nDuring their preliminary interviews, it was learnt that the syndicate rented another building used as drugs warehouse inside Richmond Estate, Lekki. By the time operatives located the house, it was discovered that other members of the syndicate had broken into the store and carted away bags of illicit substances. However, some illicit drugs paraphernalia including sealing machine, bloating machine and packaging bags were recovered from the warehouse. A follow-up operation led to the arrest of Edward Omatseye at his residence around Lekki area. Edward confessed during interview to be working for Igho and his wife, Danielle, who are identified as the overall heads of the criminal group.\n\nInvestigation was able to establish that Favour and Shalom were recruited as salesgirls in the illicit drug trade by Prophetess Faith Ugochi of Christ Power Adoration Ministries, using her church platform to recruit teenage girls brought to her for help, on behalf of the celebrity couple: Igho Ubiribo (aka Tiny) and Danielle Simba Allen (aka Dani), who are the owners of the business, while Edward Omatseye (aka Montana) coordinates the illicit drug trade activities for them in Nigeria, with Nnochiri Chidinma Promise as representative of Ben Cargo Ltd, a freight company responsible for the shipment of illicit consignments into the country.\n\nWhile Nnochiri Chidinma Promise and Edward Omatseye (aka Montana) have already been charged to court and are currently facing trial at the Federal High Court, Lagos alongside Ben Cargo Ltd, a freight company which had been linked to two previous drug seizures and also involved in the current case, several attempts to get Prophetess Faith Ugochi, Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen submit themselves for questioning have proved abortive.\n\nA letter of invitation sent to Prophetess Faith Ugochi of Christ Adoration Ministries, No. 27 Anozie Street, Mile 2, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on 28th November 2022 was received and acknowledged by her mother, with whom she runs the Church. The letter was followed with a reminder on 9th January, 2023 after a long wait.\n\nIn the same vein, letters of invitation were also extended to Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen. A reminder was also sent when the couple didn\'t show any readiness to respond to the first invitation. While Prophetess Ugochi fled her home and went into hiding but continued her prophetic ministration on Facebook, the duo of Igho and Danielle initially sent a legal representation to ask for another time to honour the invitation, they have since gone incommunicado.\n\nCuriously, they hurriedly moved all funds traced to their company Lasgidi Backwood Ltd where all proceeds from the sales of illicit drugs were deposited into a private account of one Victor Imagoro. The Agency has since blocked the sum of Eighty Million Naira (N80,000,000) traced to the account and obtained a court order to seize all properties including a fuel station linked to the suspects in Lagos and Port Harcourt.\n\nThe NDLEA has further sought and obtained an order of the Federal High Court Lagos to declare wanted the celebrity couple: Ubiribo Igho and Danielle Allen, as the arrowheads of the illicit trade as well as Prophetess Faith Ugochi, who recruits teenage girls as sales representatives for the duo.\n\nMeanwhile, the Agency in collaboration with other stakeholders including the Customs Service on Friday 31st March conducted a joint examination of two containers marked TRHU 4758549 and TRHU 6936803 where One Hundred and Forty-Three Million Eight Hundred Thousand (143,800,000 tablets) pills of Tramadol 225mg were discovered in 720 cartons weighing 10.3tons (10,386kgs). The opioid pills, which were mixed with cartons of sweet were imported from India. The interception followed credible intelligence and cooperation of sister agencies.\n\nIn the same vein, officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations, DOGI, have intercepted at a courier firm a cargo of 1.5kg cocaine concealed in a carton declared to contain hair cream, shampoo, hair rollers and burners, going to London, UK.\n\nIn Kaduna, operatives on Monday 27th March raided Dan Wata village, Soba LGA where they arrested one Abdurrashid Musa, 33, with 142.8kg cannabis while the principal suspect, Ibro Danwata is still at large, while another suspect, Shamsu Abdullahi (aka Waja), 35, was also arrested the previous day during a follow up operation at Rigasa Kaduna, after he had abandoned 80,000 tablets of Diazepam weighing 13.4kg and escaped arrest earlier.\n\n<!--more-->\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4413 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680476424281-217x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\" />\n\nNo less than 63 bags of cannabis sativa weighing 600kg stored in a house at Okpe village in Akoko-Edo LGA were recovered on Friday 31st March when operatives raided the area, while a raid of a warehouse owned by one Shehi Mallam at tomatoes market, Dei Dei Abuja same day led to the seizure of 80 sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 842.4 kilograms. In Cross River, 12,000 pills of Tramadol 225mg were seized from a female passenger, Talatu Sale Adamu, 46, when NDLEA officers intercepted the commercial bus she was travelling in along Ogoja/ Katsina-Ala road on Monday 27th March.\n\n<!--more-->\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4414 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680476429508-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" />\n\nWhile a suspect, Abraham Alaigwu was arrested at Slaughter, Trans/Amadi area of Port Harcourt, Rivers state with 91.7kg of cannabis on Thursday 30th March, 228kg of same substance was seized from Ayodele Osuya, 35, in a Toyota Camry car around Quarter Guard area of Akure, Ondo state.\n\nWhile commending the officers and men of MMIA for a painstaking investigation of Prophetess Faith Ugochi and the celebrity couple, Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen along with other members of their cartel, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) assured that no effort will be spared to ensure the fleeing suspects are brought to face the consequences of their action. He also expressed his gratitude to operatives of Apapa, DOGI, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, Kaduna, FCT and Ondo Commands of the Agency for their resilience, professionalism and excellent synergy with other security agencies in their areas of responsibility. 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Most of the time, I win.\n\n“Prostate cancer cannot cripple love. 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height=\"352\" mp4=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/VID-20230403-WA0043.mp4\"][/video]</div>\nHe was finally detained on Friday by the police His arraignment is currently ongoing\n\nAshiwaju News learnt he will take his plea and will be granted bail by the court since the offence is a bailable offence','VIDEOS:  Portable (ZAZOO)  Live Session in Court','','publish','open','open','','videos-portable-live-season-in-court','','','2023-04-03 09:26:31','2023-04-03 09:26:31','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4430',0,'post','',0),(4431,1,'2023-04-03 09:26:17','2023-04-03 09:26:17','','FB_IMG_1680513147524','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680513147524','','','2023-04-03 09:26:17','2023-04-03 09:26:17','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680513147524.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4434,1,'2023-04-03 09:28:09','2023-04-03 09:28:09','','VID-20230403-WA0044','','inherit','open','closed','','vid-20230403-wa0044','','','2023-04-03 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href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXhjDtV3pvZl_ot8GI9HqdmJST0X_ypdYDgFSzpKVzV6_VJpSfWBgu7YZKyk3nxaAZA9wxCLuptbalxi8bdvncTy4wPm4gbf-R3_Ac29toVk2GpdNu8E6iOLsvceLu-AMSmg1XKFHORlov4id7zu67EnSlH4EPxU5IZqwuOJjD4Fq3fExfLzDKtSw/s640/images%20(22).jpeg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXhjDtV3pvZl_ot8GI9HqdmJST0X_ypdYDgFSzpKVzV6_VJpSfWBgu7YZKyk3nxaAZA9wxCLuptbalxi8bdvncTy4wPm4gbf-R3_Ac29toVk2GpdNu8E6iOLsvceLu-AMSmg1XKFHORlov4id7zu67EnSlH4EPxU5IZqwuOJjD4Fq3fExfLzDKtSw/s320/images%20(22).jpeg\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"480\" data-original-width=\"640\" /></a></div>\nRivers State members of the People\'s Democratic Party PDP had earlier  embarked on peaceful protest to the Independent National Electoral Commission\'s Headquarters in Port Harcourt\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXxfHg4ek_VpkhmtEnenERU_l5e2h9QBnDULKV9Co6qp34xNh1Ct9HF8ntobBc4OIztzvScZTPWsPIZDFn7vpvMNbo5cD7DhS7DjmkJS3rzN626MIS_9uVSKqTXQZLtscpGpsHQJMBtfbQnocKf-5ix71RCAkZQ7ckRYeETIyMCJdZOFT0H-HYyjE/s739/images%20(23).jpeg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXxfHg4ek_VpkhmtEnenERU_l5e2h9QBnDULKV9Co6qp34xNh1Ct9HF8ntobBc4OIztzvScZTPWsPIZDFn7vpvMNbo5cD7DhS7DjmkJS3rzN626MIS_9uVSKqTXQZLtscpGpsHQJMBtfbQnocKf-5ix71RCAkZQ7ckRYeETIyMCJdZOFT0H-HYyjE/s320/images%20(23).jpeg\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"415\" data-original-width=\"739\" /></a></div>\n&nbsp;\n\nThe party members among the litany of their requests were demanding for joint inspection of election materials and documents, as well as the  release of certified true copies of 2023 governorship election results to them by INEC.\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nIt took the intervention of the state Joint Security task force to douse the tension.\n\nMeanwhile, members of the All Progressive Congress APC too staged another protest, later met and clashed with the PDP protesters at the INEC headquarters in Port Harcourt.\n\nViolence erupted as crowd of PDP supporters barring the APC Governorship candidate, Tonye Cole and his party men from accessing the INEC office along the Port Harcourt Aba Expressway.\n\nBoth parties are seeking to gain an upper hand in the governorship election pettition tribunal.\n\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"352\" mp4=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/VID-20230403-WA0141.mp4\"][/video] [video width=\"640\" height=\"352\" mp4=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/VID-20230403-WA0142.mp4\"][/video] [video width=\"848\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/VID-20230403-WA0144.mp4\"][/video] [video width=\"848\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/VID-20230403-WA0143.mp4\"][/video]\n\nIt would be recalled that the INEC declared candidates of the PDP winner in the March 18 Rivers State Governorship and House of Assembly election.\n\nPDP won the three senatorial seats, 22 out of 24 Houses of assembly seats, while APC won One and supplementary election will be conducted to decide the 24th seat on 15th of April 2023','VIDEOS: PDP, APC Supporters Clash at INEC Hqs in Port Harcourt','','publish','open','open','','videos-pdp-apc-supporters-clash-at-inec-hqs-in-port-harcourt','','','2023-04-03 15:25:57','2023-04-03 15:25:57','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4438',0,'post','',0),(4439,1,'2023-04-03 15:23:37','2023-04-03 15:23:37','','VID-20230403-WA0141','','inherit','open','closed','','vid-20230403-wa0141','','','2023-04-03 15:23:37','2023-04-03 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Commissioner for  Internal Security and Home Affairs.\n\nAccording to him, the curfew takes effect immediately\n\nHe has directed Security agencies to enforce the curfew within  the said location to restore order as investigations proceed.','','','publish','open','open','','4447','','','2023-04-03 15:41:43','2023-04-03 15:41:43','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4447',0,'post','',0),(4448,1,'2023-04-03 15:40:56','2023-04-03 15:40:56','','download (13)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-13-2','','','2023-04-03 15:40:56','2023-04-03 15:40:56','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/download-13.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4450,1,'2023-04-03 15:49:23','2023-04-03 15:49:23','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4451 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-26-300x168.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" />\n\nThe Federal Government has concluded plans to launch the Digital Postcode system in Nigeria in June 2023.\n\nThe Postmaster General of the Federation/CEO, NIPOST, Adeyemi Adepoju disclosed this at the end of the Two Day Workshop/ Retreat on the Digital Postcode System in collaboration with the National Population Commission, NPC, National Space Research &amp; Development Agency, and  Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation other partners held in Keffi, Nasarawa state.<!--more-->\n\nThe digitalization of the postcode system would facilitate efficient mail delivery, enhance security agencies\' response to emergencies, thereby reducing banditry, kidnapping, and internet scams, and provide an effective health care delivery system, adequate revenue and tax collections and utility bills distribution.\n\nImplementing Digital postcodes would enhance the seamless issuance of driver\'s licenses, National Identity Management number, international passport, banking services and other address verification services.',' FG Set to launch Digital Postcode in June 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href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-2l_jFzTog8c2EKaDViWlIEk3xeDwF1EQvdFSaCwkNVhUm_dwDWakmu9Ekrm5QNS4rJRm2MtPJeMTWvwdXEyOHakcpUhGuC1hGVO7xWIoiCOrbVwmEKv--Ko6zh4PEafRUc9pyJBaTvdu5g7BpNdC4QWWRwXd19a_I4w90Jnn1O1cmhzgNQIqmm_/s519/IMG-20230403-WA0125.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-2l_jFzTog8c2EKaDViWlIEk3xeDwF1EQvdFSaCwkNVhUm_dwDWakmu9Ekrm5QNS4rJRm2MtPJeMTWvwdXEyOHakcpUhGuC1hGVO7xWIoiCOrbVwmEKv--Ko6zh4PEafRUc9pyJBaTvdu5g7BpNdC4QWWRwXd19a_I4w90Jnn1O1cmhzgNQIqmm_/s320/IMG-20230403-WA0125.jpg\" width=\"290\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"519\" data-original-width=\"470\" /></a></div>\nhe Plateau State High Court has reinstated the impeached former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Nuhu Abok, as Speaker of the State Assembly\n\nJustice Nafisatu Musa of the State High Court 6 passed the judgment in Jos, the state capital.\n\nMr Nuhu Abok was impeached by 16 of the 24 state lawmakers in October 2021 following a vote of no confidence passed against him.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn its judgment, the court upheld the submissions of the complainants that the impeachment was illegal and therefore null and void.\n\nThe Court then awarded the sum of N1.5 million as the cost of appearance and N138,000 as the cost of filing the matter against the defenders\n\nThe next line of action will be determined by the parties involved.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEn','Breaking PLATEAU STATE HIGH COURT REINSTATES IMPEACHED FORMER SPEAKER NUHU ABOK AS SPEAKER OF THE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.','','publish','open','open','','breaking-plateau-state-high-court-reinstates-impeached-former-speaker-nuhu-abok-as-speaker-of-the-state-house-of-assembly','','','2023-04-03 15:58:11','2023-04-03 15:58:11','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4454',0,'post','',0),(4455,1,'2023-04-03 15:58:01','2023-04-03 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data-original-width=\"289\" /></a></div>\n&nbsp;\n\nDr. IfeomaUzor Kalu, wife of former governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has died.\n\nA statement personally signed by the former Abia State governor said Dr. Ifeoma died in the United States of America.\n\nKalu wrote, “With a heavy heart and pain, we announce the passing on to the eternal glory of Mrs Ifeoma Ada Kalu aged 61.\n\n“She was a woman of virtue who was committed to the service of God and humanity','BREAKING: Sen. orji Uzor-Kalu\'s Wife Is Dead','','publish','open','open','','breaking-sen-orji-uzor-kalus-wife-is-dead','','','2023-04-03 16:09:11','2023-04-03 16:09:11','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4457',0,'post','',0),(4459,1,'2023-04-03 16:09:04','2023-04-03 16:09:04','','download (16)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-16','','','2023-04-03 16:09:04','2023-04-03 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Professor Pat Utomi has come out to speak on Peter Obi’s alleged leaked phone call with Oyedepo where he reportedly begged Oyedepo to help him canvass for support from the Christian community.</div>\nAccording to Professor Pat Utomi who appeared in an interview on AIT’s Kaakaki TV program those morning, the phone call is not a big deal even if it’s common knowledge that some parts of the video were doctored.\n\nIn his own words as seen on AIT this morning…\n\n“I don’t see what there is in this thing. You know, in Nigerian politics, I know the people behind this leaked call, they are my friends and they are masters of inventing something to take people’s attention away from the real issues.\n\nEvery politician cannot assume complete, total authenticity of that video, every politician appeals to every sentiments of a religious nature to religious leaders.\n\nThere nobody who has ran for president, even Muslim leaders that has not gone to Oyedepo for support, so how this is a peculiar case, I don’t understand.\n\nThese are government agents, security agencies in our country are being used to prevent our country from making progress. A time of judgement will come for everyone, eventually.”',' I Know The People Who Leaked Peter Obi’s Call With Oyedepo, They Are Even My Friends – Pat Utomi.','','publish','open','open','','i-know-the-people-who-leaked-peter-obis-call-with-oyedepo-they-are-even-my-friends-pat-utomi','','','2023-04-03 17:48:48','2023-04-03 17:48:48','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4461',0,'post','',0),(4462,1,'2023-04-03 17:48:36','2023-04-03 17:48:36','','FB_IMG_1680543643585','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680543643585','','','2023-04-03 17:48:36','2023-04-03 17:48:36','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680543643585.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4465,1,'2023-04-04 09:19:51','2023-04-04 09:19:51','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4466 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680346263242-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n<div>Anti-Tinubu passenger aboard an Abuja-Lagos flight, Mr Obiajulu Uja,  has been arraigned before the Zuba Magistrates’ Court, Abuja and remanded in prison custody.</div>\nHis lawyer,  Ejike Ugwu, disclosed this on Monday.\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nUja was on Friday evening carried off a Lagos-Abuja flight, after he started a lone protest, demanding that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, must never be sworn in as president on May 29.\n\nIn the viral video that made the rounds on Saturday, it took the efforts of no fewer than six airport security officers to evacuate him after holding up the aircraft for more than an hour, as the 6pm flight had yet to move as of 7pm.\n\nA copy of the charge sheet sighted by our correspondent showed that  Uja was charged with “public nuisance, resistance to a lawful arrest, threatening violence and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace contrary to sections 396, 267,188,172 and 144 of the Penal Code Law.”\n\nThe lawyer said, “He was arraigned at the Zuba Magistrates’ Court after they deceived us because yesterday he was taken to Muhammadu Buhari Police Hospital, Area 11 Abuja.”\n\nThe lawyer, who spoke  in Abuja noted that his client, was admitted at the Muhammadu Buhari Police Hospital, adding that the hospital did not have a psychiatrist doctor and psychologist that to examine him.\n\nHe, however, said a doctor was invited from National Hospital, Abuja to examine Uja but the efforts unfortunately was futile.\n\n“While we were there, it was around 3pm they told us that they wanted  to arraign him in Zuba Magistrates’ Court.\n\n“We reminded the court that the same police invited the doctor to examine him, and the same police instead of waiting for the doctors to examine him hurriedly charged him to court.\n\n“Even with the test we did, we spent almost N40,000 at the Police clinic, all the tests they conducted we abandoned all of them; they have not prescribed any medicine.\n\nThe way the police are handling it is as if they have an interest in the matter','Anti-Tinubu Ibom Air Passenger Arraigned, Remanded In Prison','','publish','open','open','','anti-tinubu-ibom-air-passenger-arraigned-remanded-in-prison','','','2023-04-04 09:19:51','2023-04-04 09:19:51','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4465',0,'post','',0),(4466,1,'2023-04-04 09:18:54','2023-04-04 09:18:54','','FB_IMG_1680346263242','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680346263242','','','2023-04-04 09:18:54','2023-04-04 09:18:54','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680346263242.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4468,1,'2023-04-04 09:56:54','2023-04-04 09:56:54','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4469 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680601413398-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" />\nThe Federal Government has admonished the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi from inciting people to violence over the outcome of the Presidential elections.\nThe Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the admonition in Washington DC during his official engagements with some international media organisations.<!--more-->\nThe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister is in Washington to engage with international media organisations and Think-tanks on the just concluded 2023 polls\nNAN also reports that the minister had so far engaged respectively with the “Washington Post”, Voice of America, Associated Press and Foreign Policy Magazine.\nDuring the respective interactions with the media organisations, the minister said it was wrong for Obi on one breadth to seek redress in court over the outcome of the polls and on another breadth inciting people to violence.\n“Obi and his Vice, Datti Ahmed cannot be threatening Nigerians that if the President-elect, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is sworn-in on May 29, it will be the end of democracy in Nigeria.\n“This is treason. You cannot be inviting insurrection, and this is what they are doing.\n“Obi’s statement is that of a desperate person, he is not the democrat that he claimed to be.\n“A democrat should not believe in democracy only when he wins the election,” he said.\nThe minister said in challenging the election results, there was no pathway to victory for either Obi or Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).\nAccording to the minister, both Obi and Atiku failed to meet the constitutional requirements to be declared as president.\n“The constitution has stringent criteria for anybody who wants to be president of the country.\n\n“Not only must he has the plurality of vote cast in an election, he must also have scored one-quarter of votes cast in at least 25 states.\n“Only the President-elect met the criteria by scoring 8.79 million votes and having one-quarter of all the vote cast in 29 states of the federation,” he said\nThe minister said Atiku who came second with 6.9 million votes was only able to make one-quarter of the votes cast in 21 states.\nHe said Obi came third with 5.8 million votes but won only one-quarter of votes cast in 15 states.\n“You cannot win an election in a poll where you came to a distant third position and failed to meet constitutional requirements.\n“Peter Obi, while complaining of fraud has not disowned his victory in Lagos,” he said.\nElaborating on his mission to the U.S., the minister said he was there to correct the negative narratives being promoted by naysayers and opposition on the election.\n\nHe said the opposition, having lost in the election was alleging fraud, calling for its cancellation and constitution of the interim government.\n“We have come here to balance that skewed narratives and to tell the world unambiguously that the just concluded general elections in Nigeria is the fairest, most transparent and authentic in the history of Nigeria.\n“The election is the fairest and credible because of the introduction of the Bimodal Voters Verification System (BVAS) which I regard as a game changer.\n,\nBVAS technology had helped to weed out ghost and illegal voters, eliminate multiple voting and return sanity to the elections.\nRelying on the INEC report, the minister said BVAS, during the polls, worked 97 per cent giving unparalleled credibility to the elections.','‘This is treason’— FG warns Peter Obi against fanning insurrection','','publish','open','open','','this-is-treason-fg-warns-peter-obi-against-fanning-insurrection','','','2023-04-04 09:56:54','2023-04-04 09:56:54','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4468',0,'post','',0),(4469,1,'2023-04-04 09:56:02','2023-04-04 09:56:02','','FB_IMG_1680601413398','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680601413398','','','2023-04-04 09:56:02','2023-04-04 09:56:02','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680601413398.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4471,1,'2023-04-04 10:22:57','2023-04-04 10:22:57','&nbsp;\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHAbzzyQjGsiYwA9QT1_Szx9JnHHpbfkZjA9ZqlZUZcKOB12AAohiB5coID9ALyIKhlZf2ObM8PH6e_A_z_TTedXg1ijVu6ew-mDXFPKWNfgtkqL0eoL3OiKLDSZVB218DNvIo9_gl1ORcCcQLt6ESgj102ipf99IeKJiT7_mj6MuGncr3xwiGFKlx/s720/images%20(27).jpeg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHAbzzyQjGsiYwA9QT1_Szx9JnHHpbfkZjA9ZqlZUZcKOB12AAohiB5coID9ALyIKhlZf2ObM8PH6e_A_z_TTedXg1ijVu6ew-mDXFPKWNfgtkqL0eoL3OiKLDSZVB218DNvIo9_gl1ORcCcQLt6ESgj102ipf99IeKJiT7_mj6MuGncr3xwiGFKlx/s320/images%20(27).jpeg\" width=\"320\" height=\"187\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"420\" data-original-width=\"720\" /></a></div>\nNo fewer that 10 students have been reportedly kidnapped by yet-to-be identified men in Kachia Local government area of Kaduna state.\n\nThe incident reportedly took place on Monday and the victims are said to be students of Government day Secondary School, Awon<!--more-->\n\nThis was revealed  in a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna state commissioner for internal security and home affairs\n\nHe says the exact location of the incident is yet to be ascertained as detailed reports are still being awaited from security agencies\n\nAccording to him the reports will clarify whether the incident occurred within the school premises or elsewhere.','KADUNA INSECURITY:  AT LEAST 10 STUDENTS KIDNAPPED IN KACHIA LGA.','','publish','open','open','','kaduna-insecurity-at-least-10-students-kidnapped-in-kachia-lga','','','2023-04-04 10:22:57','2023-04-04 10:22:57','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4471',0,'post','',0),(4472,1,'2023-04-04 10:22:45','2023-04-04 10:22:45','','images (28)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-28','','','2023-04-04 10:22:45','2023-04-04 10:22:45','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-28.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4474,1,'2023-04-04 15:58:22','2023-04-04 15:58:22','&nbsp;\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNIrKUVVB4N53ZWj7HMdkoTLt17TjEK_asc4XzpCmyl2L3QU1044GGKTZGRo40YdJ8xL06y37wwZMVFVYoG2RA4D0JIviqkYdPht_km5FN7kGxl5RLV0ym53SAydMm41QZeHOg85xGFQze34jVchgfV-FTaoWa75PD4ttD3NIWWAr_xTFHKXsO9qs/s1349/FB_IMG_1680623534286.jpg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNIrKUVVB4N53ZWj7HMdkoTLt17TjEK_asc4XzpCmyl2L3QU1044GGKTZGRo40YdJ8xL06y37wwZMVFVYoG2RA4D0JIviqkYdPht_km5FN7kGxl5RLV0ym53SAydMm41QZeHOg85xGFQze34jVchgfV-FTaoWa75PD4ttD3NIWWAr_xTFHKXsO9qs/s320/FB_IMG_1680623534286.jpg\" width=\"256\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1349\" data-original-width=\"1080\" /></a></div>\nFormer BBNaija ‘Double Wahala’ housemate, Munirat Antoinette Lecky aka Anto Lecky, has broken into the international movie scene.\n\nThe ex-BBnaija housemate made this known via her Instagram account on Monday.<!--more-->\n\nShe said that some critics predicted that she would become irrelevant after leaving the reality TV show, but God\'s grace prevailed.\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nShe wrote, “ Just wrapped filming in Houston, TX! It’s just amazing how life is. That year, some people said I didn’t deserve to be on BBN and that I would be irrelevant 🤭 but look at God!\n\n“Who would have thought that 7 years after moving to Nigeria and 5 years after BBN, someone would be calling me back to America to act in a film. Even I don’t believe it lowkey 😆 Grace manifests in different ways 💫”\n\nCredit: Instagram | antolecky\n\n---\n\nFollow us for more breaking news and videos','BBNaija’s Anto Lecky Bags Hollywood Role','','publish','open','open','','bbnaijas-anto-lecky-bags-hollywood-role','','','2023-04-04 15:58:22','2023-04-04 15:58:22','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4474',0,'post','',0),(4475,1,'2023-04-04 15:58:04','2023-04-04 15:58:04','','FB_IMG_1680623534286','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680623534286','','','2023-04-04 15:58:04','2023-04-04 15:58:04','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680623534286.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4477,1,'2023-04-05 05:43:02','2023-04-05 05:43:02','<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2027kM-iXX8SO5DYxUHe382Y_7h1xNSuY0gAI6hoYtR5Sc1z-5dBoC5BKAwRKoBpF3_tOfC5yQ0SpagH3RPNCZ9Ks3UM18JglpUVW-4sphKaO3fGaYyQqjvybXAaNp68duQ0oFWfvS8QNyvlACMd805AYtthp06Rb_z4KQnV_NMiH7qkuowvQ17Zk/s1048/FB_IMG_1680672131965.jpg\">\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2027kM-iXX8SO5DYxUHe382Y_7h1xNSuY0gAI6hoYtR5Sc1z-5dBoC5BKAwRKoBpF3_tOfC5yQ0SpagH3RPNCZ9Ks3UM18JglpUVW-4sphKaO3fGaYyQqjvybXAaNp68duQ0oFWfvS8QNyvlACMd805AYtthp06Rb_z4KQnV_NMiH7qkuowvQ17Zk/s320/FB_IMG_1680672131965.jpg\" width=\"220\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1048\" data-original-width=\"720\" /></a></div>\nThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been inundated with enquiries by the media on allegations of telephone \"tracking\" and “leakage\" made against the Commission by some individuals and groups in the social and alternative Media.\n\nThe Commission wishes to make the following clarifications:\n\ni.            The Commission denies the allegations in their entirety.\n\nii.            By the provisions of the Nigerian Communication Act (NCA) 2003 and other extant Laws of the Federation, the Commission does not and cannot \"track\" nor \"leak\" telephone conversations of anyone.\n\niii.            The Commission has reported the allegations, which we take seriously, to relevant security agencies for proper investigation and necessary action.\n\niv.            The Commission restates its commitment to discharge its responsibilities to the Nigerian people in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; the NCA 2003; and other extant Laws of the Federation; and global best practices.\n\nFor the avoidance of doubt, the Commission denies these allegations and advises the public to disregard them.','Breaking : NCC Denies Monitoring, Tracking Peter Obi\'s Calls','','publish','open','open','','breaking-ncc-denies-monitoring-tracking-peter-obis-calls','','','2023-04-05 05:43:02','2023-04-05 05:43:02','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4477',0,'post','',0),(4480,1,'2023-04-05 05:56:26','2023-04-05 05:56:26','Take Up Case Of Attack With MC Oluomo If You Have Evidence– Force PRO\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQNOvsriovxhScCUVf-tqS2pBx7zEZMsqkuLC3qnzQUHnbbi67Bka2p1HkD6Wd4wVSYxq1J4rZOQsn6QNWMXsKOCbkTuIdCIUFEdPYO0p3E-6D7QKBDTfn4aCg1qB1Cjvbx0KEWrdLPuuwVLci5IgG4jjC1C57gFvkAVEsW05ka59vhoElOwjihk0/s526/FB_IMG_1680666341849.jpg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQNOvsriovxhScCUVf-tqS2pBx7zEZMsqkuLC3qnzQUHnbbi67Bka2p1HkD6Wd4wVSYxq1J4rZOQsn6QNWMXsKOCbkTuIdCIUFEdPYO0p3E-6D7QKBDTfn4aCg1qB1Cjvbx0KEWrdLPuuwVLci5IgG4jjC1C57gFvkAVEsW05ka59vhoElOwjihk0/s320/FB_IMG_1680666341849.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"279\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"459\" data-original-width=\"526\" /></a></div>\nThe Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has called on anyone with evidence against the Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Association, Musiliu Akinsaya, popularly known as Mc Oluomo, to file a case of attack.\n\nHe made this known via his Twitter handle on Tuesday morning in response to a Twitter conversation on MC Oluomo\'s remarks during the March 18 elections.<!--more-->\n\nThe tweep, AjammaS, chastised Adejobi for failing to protect voters during the election after he asked people to take MC Oluomo\'s remark about Igbo in a viral video as a joke and assured them of safety during the election.\n\nAjammaS said, “Sir you are also guilty, if I may say. This is what you said in the TV interview, and I quote. \'MC Oluomo threat is a joke, let\'s take it as a joke until he perfect the threat. I urge everyone to go out &amp; cast their votes\'.\n\n“Now Nigerians heeded to your calls &amp; went out to cast their votes and unfortunately you failed to protect them as you promised. They were attacked by MC Oluomo &amp; his boys, some were murdered, brutalized, blinded, some are currently receiving treatment in different hospitals.”\n\nAdejobi responded by asking the tweep to file an attack case against Oluomo if he had evidence of attacks against him, adding that Oluomo lacked immunity.\n\nHe said, “You can take the case of attack up with MC if you have a case or evidence of attacks against him. Many people and lawyers, even the Deputy Gov of Lagos, have said it severally. He has no immunity, so if you have a case of attack against him, take it up.”\n\n“There is no need to pass judgement or do trial on Twitter. Very simple. Many of you just follow others to raise this issue on Twitter.”\n\nCredit: Twitter | Princemoye1\n\n---\n\nFollow us for more breaking news and videos','Take Up Case Of Attack With MC Oluomo If You Have Evidence– Force PRO','','publish','open','open','','take-up-case-of-attack-with-mc-oluomo-if-you-have-evidence-force-pro','','','2023-04-05 05:56:26','2023-04-05 05:56:26','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4480',0,'post','',0),(4481,1,'2023-04-05 05:56:15','2023-04-05 05:56:15','','FB_IMG_1680666341849','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680666341849','','','2023-04-05 05:56:15','2023-04-05 05:56:15','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680666341849.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4484,1,'2023-04-05 06:06:29','2023-04-05 06:06:29','Skit Maker Bros Jay Kay Dies in Fatal Accident\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgabDgHrZE7aTTpjiEp4TooqwdVMMqEHmDiO3uC6sKPEJSch4Eurj9t6UmO-C6niWL0whCzlrNEKMWKrynfB_J_pKy3McjLGyllOXBNVsBN_doZusyxm6mjhi9xC-4NuZeXLfrA7ScNWEgiPpareHZsaU7G_O_L-aPRlj2knjTkAz8Gh34laXNb6rhO/s1080/FB_IMG_1680643536562.jpg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgabDgHrZE7aTTpjiEp4TooqwdVMMqEHmDiO3uC6sKPEJSch4Eurj9t6UmO-C6niWL0whCzlrNEKMWKrynfB_J_pKy3McjLGyllOXBNVsBN_doZusyxm6mjhi9xC-4NuZeXLfrA7ScNWEgiPpareHZsaU7G_O_L-aPRlj2knjTkAz8Gh34laXNb6rhO/s320/FB_IMG_1680643536562.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"810\" data-original-width=\"1080\" /></a></div>\nNigerian skit maker John Kennedy Kanu aka Bros Jay Kay has died in a fatal accident.\n\nIt was gathered that the skit maker was involved in a car crash that occurred on Rumuodara East-West Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday.\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nFns shared the news of his death on social media as they mourned the young skit creator.\n\nFollow us for more breaking news and videos','Skit Maker Bros Jay Kay Dies in Fatal Accident','','publish','open','open','','skit-maker-bros-jay-kay-dies-in-fatal-accident','','','2023-04-05 06:06:29','2023-04-05 06:06:29','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4484',0,'post','',0),(4485,1,'2023-04-05 06:06:16','2023-04-05 06:06:16','','FB_IMG_1680643536562','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680643536562','','','2023-04-05 06:06:16','2023-04-05 06:06:16','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680643536562.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4487,1,'2023-04-05 06:15:10','2023-04-05 06:15:10','&nbsp;\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7xB5tVvBxLxWUR_beAFQDgSBOi9EgaT6I7MV5Pmh46ElEALmzPiRPcPEQCKFeMg0sIzxlPeP6vKOQrRx6Qap7Zyi_Mb0yPndWTYJn2FuyV2LFnsK3YxJTmN6WmeWSt_V4Gu1Lm6jvzrhHvhHRyiTL3OQDdyZZZJ1pFVwbVvAMDEkSOceJjKD5E8rs/s850/FB_IMG_1680675065682.jpg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7xB5tVvBxLxWUR_beAFQDgSBOi9EgaT6I7MV5Pmh46ElEALmzPiRPcPEQCKFeMg0sIzxlPeP6vKOQrRx6Qap7Zyi_Mb0yPndWTYJn2FuyV2LFnsK3YxJTmN6WmeWSt_V4Gu1Lm6jvzrhHvhHRyiTL3OQDdyZZZJ1pFVwbVvAMDEkSOceJjKD5E8rs/s320/FB_IMG_1680675065682.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"227\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"603\" data-original-width=\"850\" /></a></div>\nThe  presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has criticised the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, over allegations of inciting a post-election insurrection.\n\nAt a press conference in Washington DC, Mohammed reportedly warned Obi to desist from stoking violence, following the February 25 presidential election which saw the emergence of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner.<!--more-->\n\nObi however took to Twitter on Tuesday to denounce the allegations amid tensions over a purported plot to install an interim government.\n\n“In the past few days, I have observed various campaigns of calumny directed at my person, with the latest being allegations attributed to the information Minister, Lai Mohammed from Washington DC,” he said.\n\n“It is most unfortunate that these consistent efforts to portray me quite contrary to what I am, and my core values, is coming from such high quarters. Minister Lai accusing me of stoking insurrection is totally malicious and fictitious.”\n\n“I have never discussed or encouraged anyone to undermine the Nigerian state; I have never sponsored or preached any action against the Nigerian state.”\n\nIn the past few days, I have observed various campaigns of calumny directed at my person, with the latest being allegations attributed to the information Minister, Lai Mohammed from Washington DC.\n\n— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) April 4, 2023\n\nAccording to Obi, those initiating the actions have increasingly used their official positions and agents to make false allegations against me.\n\n“I am on record as always, advocating for peace and issue-based campaign and never campaigned based on ethnicity or religion. I am committed to due process, and presently seeking redress in the Court,” he said.\n\nThe former Anambra governor urged those whom he described as engaged in “this demarketing process” to stop presenting Nigeria in “such bad light”.\n\nHe argued that future generations deserve a new Nigeria, where they can live a secure and decent life like their counterparts in other climes.',' 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐎𝐛𝐢 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐢 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝','','publish','open','open','','%f0%9d%90%88%f0%9d%90%af%f0%9d%90%9e-%f0%9d%90%8d%f0%9d%90%9e%f0%9d%90%af%f0%9d%90%9e%f0%9d%90%ab-%f0%9d%90%8f%f0%9d%90%ab%f0%9d%90%9e%f0%9d%90%9a%f0%9d%90%9c%f0%9d%90%a1%f0%9d%90%9e','','','2023-04-05 06:15:10','2023-04-05 06:15:10','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4487',0,'post','',0),(4488,1,'2023-04-05 06:14:59','2023-04-05 06:14:59','','FB_IMG_1680675065682','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680675065682','','','2023-04-05 06:14:59','2023-04-05 06:14:59','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680675065682.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4490,1,'2023-04-05 06:34:05','2023-04-05 06:34:05','<div>Donald Trump arrested after arriving court for arraignment</div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLC-hyeWJP8noMdDhT4gj4D60zvtV8UbjzwbsMicjsIT3xeSHW6XPX1Lg-TkucN2aVkyA1u7UBNRagUu-LgZYPxc0TTuhdsfXn6lYaYb2y8dPeyhwBKInZk64KRm1KUecJlducHtyUQRJdRFFkXfMYcZauLj2R6soN0CESh0TIJiozwTATT_b6F0dy/s1600/download%20(19).jpeg\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"183\" data-original-width=\"275\" />Foormer United States President Donald Trump is now under arrest and in police custody ahead of his upcoming arraignment.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>Ashiwaju Media had reported how the former president faced charges over hush money payments made to an adult actress just before the 2016 presidential election.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>This is the first time in American history that a former president is facing criminal charges.</div>\n<!--more-->\n<div></div>\n<div>The former US president is not wearing handcuffs but will have his fingerprints taken. It is unclear whether his mugshot will be taken.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div></div>\n<div>Ahead of his arraignment, the former president had expressed shock at the situation via Truth Social, his media platform.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>“Heading to Lower Manhattan, the courthouse. Seems so SURREAL — WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can’t believe this is happening in America. MAGA!” he said.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>On Monday, a judge had ruled to bar news outlets from broadcasting the arraignment. However, details of the charges are expected to be revealed in the coming hours.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>Trump is expected to face more than 30-count charges related to business fraud as part of a probe into the $130,000 payout to Stormy Daniels, the adult actress, in an attempt to buy her silence over an alleged affair.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>CNN reports that Trump’s legal team said the former president will plead not guilty and challenge the charges.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>Trump is currently the subject of multiple investigations into his conduct before, during, and after his first term as president.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>Amid the allegations, there have been concerns as to Trump’s eligibility to re-run for president following his bid.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>However, the US constitution does not forbid arrested or convicted persons to run or be elected into office.</div>','Donald Trump arrested after arriving court for 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href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYSQCwYonq7CfWGPTXPXq0LLDwOfLnNr8T15D6T28WNqZJh-0rr13D_82zmshZgvddtQ_9-OnJLIa-RvTC29p-oLJNe0Q8vLXfNYZ1-slTODraEKuh1RXrbdIMltB793LY3_3lxVb7ZU1oWwrF7yZ6RvhJ9wwSsIsDhJtwR_hqcP3ZWmlWOS_nv-F/s283/download%20(22).jpeg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYSQCwYonq7CfWGPTXPXq0LLDwOfLnNr8T15D6T28WNqZJh-0rr13D_82zmshZgvddtQ_9-OnJLIa-RvTC29p-oLJNe0Q8vLXfNYZ1-slTODraEKuh1RXrbdIMltB793LY3_3lxVb7ZU1oWwrF7yZ6RvhJ9wwSsIsDhJtwR_hqcP3ZWmlWOS_nv-F/s1600/download%20(22).jpeg\" width=\"283\" height=\"178\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"178\" data-original-width=\"283\" /></a></div>\n<!--more-->\n\nA High Court of the Federal Capital Territory FCT has issued an order restraining the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, National Secretary, Alhaji Farouk Ibrahim and two others from parading themselves as National Officers of the party.\n<div class=\"separator\">\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\n<a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqHhcl-Y7ZJS6_8gjxiJS3bxQuTDKTLuvrVc3R3BiizISd1DcaMbPmAlvYZDULDBRF1jpUi6IUrFAI3HL1qOTcc2wHX6Ip8LiF_p_stdpty4za2Yt7MyCBZwRqDJzolICmJKoPXJQq5w_rhflMMrSG4RqJKGPWYQgQRP3rqXo2rF1-v79ZRWpwQ6v/s720/images%20(29).jpeg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqHhcl-Y7ZJS6_8gjxiJS3bxQuTDKTLuvrVc3R3BiizISd1DcaMbPmAlvYZDULDBRF1jpUi6IUrFAI3HL1qOTcc2wHX6Ip8LiF_p_stdpty4za2Yt7MyCBZwRqDJzolICmJKoPXJQq5w_rhflMMrSG4RqJKGPWYQgQRP3rqXo2rF1-v79ZRWpwQ6v/s320/images%20(29).jpeg\" width=\"320\" height=\"182\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"410\" data-original-width=\"720\" /></a>\n\n</div>\n&nbsp;\n\nOthers stopped from parading themselves as National Officers are the National Organizi Secretary, Mr Clement Ojukwu and one other.\n\nJustice Hamza Muazu issued the restraining order while ruling in ex-parte application argued by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, James Onoja.\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nMr Onoja had in the application informed the court how the restrained national officers allegedly forged several documents of the FCT High Court to carry out unlawful substitutions in the last general elections.\n\nAmong the documents were the receipts, seal and affidavits of the Court to carry out criminal activities.\n\nThe Senior lawyer who tendered several documents confirmed to the Judge that the Chief Registrar of the Court wrote the Labour Party to disown several documents used for the alleged criminal activities by Abure and three others.\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nMr Onoja said that following their indictment by police investigation, the four people are to be arraigned in court adding that warrants for their arrest have already been obtained.\n\nIn a brief ruling, Justice Muazu held that the application and the supporting affidavits have out a good case for the request to be granted.\n\nThe Judge subsequently ordered that the four people should immediately stop parading 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width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></p>\nLabour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, yesterday said an audio which was circulated by a section of the media (not by The Nation) of him having a conversation with Pastor David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church Worldwide was fake.<!--more-->\n\nIn a statement issued via his Twitter handle, Obi said he has instructed his lawyers to take action against those behind the fake audio.\n\nHe accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to divert attention from the outcome of the election, which he is challenging.\n\nThe statement reads: “The present attempts by the APC as a party, and the APC Led-government through some government officials and agencies to divert our attention from our blatantly stolen mandate is unfortunate and sad.\n\n“These have come and continued to manifest in different ways, such as the malicious accusation of the Minister of Information, Mr Lai Mohammed, the circulation of a fake doctored audio call, and a pressure on me to leave the country.\n\n“Let me reiterate that the audio call being circulated is fake, and at no time throughout the campaign and now did I ever say, think, or even imply that the 2023 election is, or was a religious war.\n\n“The attempt to manipulate Nigerians is very sad and wicked. Our legal team has been instructed to take appropriate legal actions against Peoples Gazette and others.\n\n“While we call on all concerned Nigerians and the International Community to implore the APC and the APC Led-government to stop their nasty attacks, my focus and commitment to lawfully and peacefully retrieve our mandate to secure and unite our nation, take Nigeria from consumption to production, pull millions of Nigerians out of multidimensional poverty, especially in the North, and jumpstart prosperity through agricultural, industrial, and technological revolution remain unchanged.”\n\n“Elections are over, and we are in court to retrieve our stolen mandate. Let me reiterate that we are doing so through all lawful and peaceful options in line with our legal system and constitution, and I continue to implore all Nigerians to remain peaceful and law-abiding.\n\n“Those fixated on heating up the polity, creating divisions, tensions and hatred within and outside Nigeria should remember that Nigeria is our only country.\n\n“Our focus should be on how to address the litany of challenges facing us, such as flawed electoral processes, the parlous state of our economy, unsustainable debt burden, lamentable unemployment and inflation, insecurity, and multi-dimensional poverty. A New Nigeria is indeed POssible, and God will help us. –PO”\n\nAlso yesterday, the LP Presidential Campaign Council spokesperson, Yunusa Tanko, said Obi was under “immense pressure” to leave the country or face arrest.\n\nThe full statement reads in part: “Most unfortunately, in the past few weeks, Mr Peter Obi has been contacted by associates, elder statesmen, family and friends with concerns for his personal safety.\n\n“These concerns have increased intensely in the last few days as immense pressure has been mounted directly on Mr. Obi to leave the country, no doubt from sources allied to the APC and its agents in the security services…\n\n“As part of the grand design, they are circulating a fake doctored audio call. At no time throughout the campaign and now did Mr Peter Obi ever say, think or even imply that the 2023 election is or was a religious war.\n\n“Despite the public denunciation of the fake audio call, its contents have been translated to other Nigerian languages and circulated in most parts of Northern Nigeria with some of our Muslim clerics deceived and instigated to use the contents for their sermons at various Mosques during the usual Friday prayers.\n\n“This is a dangerous development at a time when the APC led-government and the APC should be more concerned in addressing the ethnic and religious frictions unfortunately created by the outcome of the elections…\n\n“There are many more campaigns of calumny against Mr Peter Obi planned for the near future both before and during the court process.\n\n“However, we want to make it clear to the APC party, APC led-government and its agents that Mr Peter Obi a widely travelled man has no intention to leave the country at this time irrespective of the pressure on him and his family.\n\n“He is determined as he had stated in his first and only press conference after the election to challenge the outcome of the election and the process has begun. It is his fundamental right!\n\n“While we call on all concerned Nigerians and the international community to caution APC and the APC Led-government to stop their nasty attacks, Mr Obi’s focus and commitment to lawfully and peacefully retrieve our mandate to secure and unite our nation, take Nigeria from consumption to production, pull millions of Nigerians out of multidimensional poverty, especially in the North and jumpstart prosperity through agricultural, industrial and technological revolution remains unchanged.”','Audio Tape With Oyedepo Fake , Doctored , Says Obi','','publish','open','open','','audio-tape-with-oyedepo-fake-doctored-says-obi','','','2023-04-06 06:36:40','2023-04-06 06:36:40','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4499',0,'post','',0),(4500,1,'2023-04-06 06:35:52','2023-04-06 06:35:52','','FB_IMG_1680759960289','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680759960289','','','2023-04-06 06:35:52','2023-04-06 06:35:52','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680759960289.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4501,1,'2023-04-06 06:36:27','2023-04-06 06:36:27','','FB_IMG_1680759960289','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680759960289-2','','','2023-04-06 06:36:27','2023-04-06 06:36:27','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680759960289-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4504,1,'2023-04-07 07:52:26','2023-04-07 07:52:26','Chrism Mass/Cathedraticum: Priests Have No Business With Accumulation of Wealth -Bishop Ezeokafor\n\n... Urges Them To Concentrate On Their Priestly Duty\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4505 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230407-WA0057-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" />\nBy Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu\n\nThe Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, says that Catholic Priests have no business with accumulation of wealth, wondering why someone who has no child and family should engage in unbridled quest for materialism, emphasizing that their duty is to propagate the gospel and win souls for God.\n\n<!--more-->\nBishop Ezeokafor while admonishing Priests exhorted Catholic Faithful to always support their priests spiritually, physically and materially, saying that as followers of Christ, they should understand that priests are Christ\'s representatives on earth and deserved to be encouraged and protected.\n\nBishop Ezeokafor who gave the charge while delivering a homily to mark this year\'s Chrism Mass at St. Patrick\'s Catholic Cathedral, Awka in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, urged the priests to continue in their onerous task of winning souls for Christ.\n\nThe Local Ordinary enjoined the priests to endeavour to practice what they preached, noting that their primary assignment was to propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ.\n\nSpeaking on the State of the Nation, the Charismatic and influential Prelate said that the situation in the country was terrible and urged all to persevere, even as he appreciated the Catholic faithful for coming to pay homage to him despite the sufferings in the country.\n\n\'Is it the Cashless economy? the untold hardship caused by it? It is really a bad experience. Many businesses collapsed. Movements was halted. No physical cash to move around. People lamented and cried. Nevertheless, we must continue the struggle of faith, the nation and what have you. It is important we continue the struggle. I thank you all for your steadfastness,\' Bishop Ezeokafor said.\n\nHe stated that no priest should engage in partisan politics, even as he said that Muslim had an agenda with Muslim/Muslim ticket.\n\nOn Cathedraticum, Bishop Ezeokafor described it as annual celebration that should be celebrated by all Catholic faithful in the Diocese and beyond, explaining it was a time set aside for parishioners to pay homage to their Diocesan bishop.\n\nBishop Ezeokafor who described the Holy Thursday observation as a spiritual reawakening moment for all and sundry, urged Christians to imbibe the spirit of prayerfulness and be steadfast in pursuit of heavenly goals.\n\nOn Confession, Bishop Ezeokafor Christians to endeavour to confess their sins to the priests, saying that Priests were under oath to keep the confessor\'s sins and should not in any way reveal what transpired.\n\nPaying of homage to the Diocesan bishop by Catholic Faithful from Awka Region, renewal of Priestly vows formed the highpoints of the event.','Chrism Mass/Cathedraticum: Priests Have No Business With Accumulation of Wealth -Bishop Ezeokafor','','publish','open','open','','chrism-mass-cathedraticum-priests-have-no-business-with-accumulation-of-wealth-bishop-ezeokafor','','','2023-04-07 07:52:26','2023-04-07 07:52:26','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4504',0,'post','',0),(4505,1,'2023-04-07 07:51:27','2023-04-07 07:51:27','','IMG-20230407-WA0057','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230407-wa0057','','','2023-04-07 07:51:27','2023-04-07 07:51:27','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230407-WA0057.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4506,1,'2023-04-07 07:52:11','2023-04-07 07:52:11','','IMG-20230407-WA0057','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230407-wa0057-2','','','2023-04-07 07:52:11','2023-04-07 07:52:11','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230407-WA0057-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4508,1,'2023-04-07 08:20:12','2023-04-07 08:20:12','<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4509 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680855289325-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />\n\nChimamanda Adichie, a Nigerian novelist, says the process of the Nigeria presidential election was not marred by technical faults but deliberately manipulated.\n\nIn a letter on Thursday addressed to Joe Biden, the US president, Adichie expressed dissatisfaction over the process of the presidential election conducted on February 25.<!--more-->\n\nShe said the election was full of discrepancies and irregularities which were all shunned by the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC).\n\n“Since the end of military rule in 1999, Nigerians have had little confidence in elections. To vote in a presidential election was to brace yourself for the inevitable aftermath: fraud,” she said.\n\n“Elections would be rigged because elections were always rigged; the question was how badly. Sometimes voting felt like an inconsequential gesture as predetermined “winners” were announced.\n\n“A law passed last year, the 2022 Electoral Act, changed everything. It gave legal backing to the electronic accreditation of voters and the electronic transmission of results, in a process determined by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).\n\n“The chair of the commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, assured Nigerians that votes would be counted in the presence of voters and recorded in a result sheet, and that a photo of the signed sheet would immediately be uploaded to a secure server.\n\n“When rumors circulated about the commission not keeping its word, Yakubu firmly rebutted them. In a speech at Chatham House in London (a favorite influence-burnishing haunt of Nigerian politicians), he reiterated that the public would be able to view “polling-unit results as soon as they are finalized on election day”.\n\n“Nigerians applauded him. If results were uploaded right after voting was concluded, then the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), which has been in power since 2015, would have no opportunity for manipulation. Technology would redeem Nigerian democracy. Results would no longer feature more votes than voters.\n\n“Nigerians would no longer have their leaders chosen for them. Elections would, finally, capture the true voice of the people. And so trust and hope were born.\n\n“By the evening of February 25, 2023, that trust had dissipated. Election workers had arrived hours late, or without basic election materials.\n\n“There were reports of violence, of a shooting at a polling unit, and of political operatives stealing or destroying ballot boxes. Some law-enforcement officers seemed to have colluded in voter intimidation; in Lagos, a policeman stood idly by as an APC spokesperson threatened members of a particular ethnic group who he believed would vote for the opposition.”\n\nINEC AND ELECTRONIC ELECTION\n\nShe said Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC chairman, despite promising a free and credible election, hastily announced a winner without investigating reports of irregularities recorded during the polls.\n\nShe said the elections were not only rigged but also insulted the intelligence of Nigerians as there was no legal action to issues of evident manipulations reported.\n\n“Most egregious of all, the electoral commission reneged on its assurance to Nigerians. The presidential results were not uploaded in real-time.\n\n“Voters, understandably suspicious, reacted; videos from polling stations show voters shouting that results be uploaded right away. Many took cellphone photos of the result sheets. Curiously, many polling units were able to upload the results of the house and senate elections, but not the presidential election,” she said.\n\n“No one was surprised when, by the morning of the 26th, social media became flooded with evidence of irregularities. Result sheets were now slowly being uploaded on the INEC portal, and could be viewed by the public. Voters compared their cellphone photos with the uploaded photos and saw alterations: numbers crossed out and rewritten; some originally written in black ink had been rewritten in blue, some blunderingly whited-out with Tipp-Ex. The election had been not only rigged but done in such a shoddy, shabby manner that it insulted the intelligence of Nigerians.”\n\nINEC SHUNNED RED FLAGS\n\n“As vote counting began at INEC, representatives of different political parties—except for the APC—protested. The results being counted, they said, did not reflect what they had documented at the polling units. There were too many discrepancies,” she added.\n\n“It seemed truly perplexing that, in the context of a closely contested election in a low-trust society, the electoral commission would ignore so many glaring red flags in its rush to announce a winner. (It had the power to pause vote counting, to investigate irregularities—as it would do in the governorship elections two weeks later.)\n\nUS RESPONSE MUST NOT BE BUSINESS\n\nAdichie said it was shocking that the US state department congratulated Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president-elect, and further described the election as a “competitive election” that “represents a new period for Nigerian politics and democracy”.\n\n“American intelligence surely cannot be so inept. A little homework and they would know what is manifestly obvious to me and so many others: The process was imperiled not by technical shortcomings but by deliberate manipulation,” she said.\n\nThe Nigerian novelist asked Biden to uphold his stance on the need for a true democracy, adding that congratulating Tinibu will be endorsing the illegitimate process that produced him as president.\n\n“I hope, President Biden, that you do not personally share this cordial condescension. You have spoken of the importance of a “global community for democracy,” and the need to stand up for “justice and the rule of law.” A global community for democracy cannot thrive in the face of apathy from its most powerful member,” she added.\n\n“Why would the United States, which prioritizes the rule of law, endorse a president-elect who has emerged from an unlawful process?\n\n“This Nigerian election was supposed to be different, and the U.S. response cannot—must not—be business as usual.\n\n“Congratulating its outcome, President Biden tarnishes America’s self-proclaimed commitment to democracy. Please do not give the sheen of legitimacy to an illegitimate process. The United States should be what it says it is.”','Chimamanda writes Biden, says Nigeria’s presidential poll was ‘deliberately manipulated’','','publish','open','open','','chimamanda-writes-biden-says-nigerias-presidential-poll-was-deliberately-manipulated','','','2023-04-07 08:20:12','2023-04-07 08:20:12','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4508',0,'post','',0),(4509,1,'2023-04-07 08:19:10','2023-04-07 08:19:10','','FB_IMG_1680855289325','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680855289325','','','2023-04-07 08:19:10','2023-04-07 08:19:10','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680855289325.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4510,1,'2023-04-07 08:19:58','2023-04-07 08:19:58','','FB_IMG_1680855289325','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680855289325-2','','','2023-04-07 08:19:58','2023-04-07 08:19:58','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680855289325-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4512,1,'2023-04-07 11:30:32','2023-04-07 11:30:32','𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: ‘𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦’ 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘, 𝗢𝗙𝗙-𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗜 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗔 –𝗦𝗢𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗔\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4513 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680866018232-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />\n\nNobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has said the recent attacks against him justify his earlier position that the Labour Party was taking the direction of fascism.\n\nIn a statement issued on Friday titled, ‘Fascism On Course’, Soyinka said the “seeds of seeds of incipient fascism in the political arena have evidently matured”.<!--more-->\n\nMusician, Femi Kuti had expressed his dislike for the use of the word ‘Obidients’ to describe the followers of Peter Obi of the Labour Party.\n\nSoyinka said it “is one of the most repulsive, off-putting concoctions I ever encountered in any political arena”.\n\nSoyinka had criticised an attempt made by the vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed to dictate to the Supreme Court regarding the party’s suit challenging the presidential election is unacceptable.\n\nSoyinka during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday condemned Baba-Ahmed’s statement in an interview in which he said the judgement of the Supreme Court must favour his party.\n\nBaba-Ahmed during an interview on Channels TV on Thursday, March 23, 2023, said Section 134 of the constitution stipulates that the winner of the presidential election must score the highest number of votes and at least 25 per cent each in two-thirds of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.\n\nBaba-Ahmed also argued that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, who was declared as the ‘President-elect’ did not satisfy the requirement to be declared ‘President-elect,’ stating categorically that there was no president-elect for Nigeria yet because the declared failed to get 25 per cent of the votes in the FCT.\nWhen asked what part of Baba-Ahmed’s statement was unbecoming, Soyinka said, “Nearly the totality, listen, the interviewer asked him several times; he said ‘what will you do if the Supreme Court judgement is against you, if the interpretation which you are offering about the constitutional aspect of this election, if it is against that of the Supreme Court.’”\n\nIn his statement on Friday, Soyinka said, “It would appear that a record discharge of toxic sludge from our notorious smut factory is currently clogging the streets and sewers of the Republic of Liars. It goes to prove the point that provoked the avalanche EXACTLY! “\n\nAccording to the literary icon, “A climate of fear is being generated.”\n\nHe continued, “The refusal to entertain corrective criticism, even differing perspectives of the same position has become a badge of honour and certificate of commitment. What is at stake, ultimately is – Truth, and at a most elementary level of social regulation: when you are party to a conflict, you do not attempt to intimidate the arbiter, attempt to dictate the outcome, or impugn, without credible cause, his or her neutrality even before hearing has commenced. That is a ground rule of just proceeding. Short of this, Truth remains permanently elusive.\n\n“The ensuing cacophony has been truly bewildering. It strikes me as a possible ploy to smother recent provocations by other, far more trenchant issues, such as revelations of declarations of a religious war. If so, let it be known that I have long declared war against religious fundamentalism, the nature of which justifies the butchery, kidnapping and enslavement of students in the name of religion. “That aspirant’s alleged gaffe cuts no ice with me. Far more alarming was the grotesque fantasy of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court disguised as a wheelchair, zooming off in space to a secret meeting with other parties of the conflict.\n\n“On its own, that is sufficiently scary. Swiftly followed thereafter by a television tirade of intimidation, it strikes one as more than the mere antics by the mentally deranged. The tactics are familiar: ridicule, incriminate, then intimidate. Objective: undermine the structure of justice.\n\n“Just as a reminder: this writer was not being rhetorical when he declared, on exiting prison detention: Justice is the first condition of humanity.\n\n“The instigating contest – Nigerian Democracy 2023 - has witnessed much that is innovative – largely in the retrogressive vein. Violence and ethnic profiling. “Spiritual” warfare in the shape of sacrificial rams to keep “disloyal” communites under restraint – in short, intimidation yet again! “Easily overlooked however are those missives of violence directed against dissenting voices, real or suspect. Such, for instance, were the virulent attacks and threats to the musician Seun Kuti, his family and iconic music Shrine. His crime consisted of nothing more than declaring the name “Obidient” derogatory to his sense of civic dignity and activist history. Such beginnings – and instances are numerous - have culminated in the open intimidation of the Court of Last Resort, even before proceedings have begun.\n\n“By the way, I do agree with Seun Kuti; ‘Obidients’ is one of the most repulsive, off-putting concoctions I ever encountered in any political arena. Some love it however, and this is what freedom is about. Choice. Taste. Free emotions.\n\n“By contrast, I have no quarrel with “Yes Daddy”. Roman Catholics are used to saying “Yes, Father”. Secularists say “Enh, Baba”. The context and content are what matters, and lies – where established - raise bothersome issues such as Integrity Deficiency.\n\n“Let us remind ourselves of the following: in any adjudication, society finds it unacceptable that a party to the dispute resort to influencing tactics by extra-judicial means – such as bribery. Intimidation and threats are merely the obverse complements of material inducement. Those who fail to appreciate this are entirely free to their existence in an illusory world.”\n-SR','𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: ‘𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦’ 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘, 𝗢𝗙𝗙-𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗜 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗔 –𝗦𝗢𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗔','','publish','open','open','','%f0%9d%97%9d%f0%9d%97%a8%f0%9d%97%a6%f0%9d%97%a7-%f0%9d%97%9c%f0%9d%97%a1-%f0%9d%97%a2%f0%9d%97%95%f0%9d%97%9c%f0%9d%97%97%f0%9d%97%9c%f0%9d%97%98%f0%9d%97%a1%f0%9d%97%a7%f0%9d%97%a6','','','2023-04-07 11:30:32','2023-04-07 11:30:32','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4512',0,'post','',0),(4513,1,'2023-04-07 11:29:18','2023-04-07 11:29:18','','FB_IMG_1680866018232','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680866018232','','','2023-04-07 11:29:18','2023-04-07 11:29:18','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680866018232.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4514,1,'2023-04-07 11:30:18','2023-04-07 11:30:18','','FB_IMG_1680866018232','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680866018232-2','','','2023-04-07 11:30:18','2023-04-07 11:30:18','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680866018232-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4517,1,'2023-04-09 16:37:47','2023-04-09 16:37:47','Ibadan-based Vendor Found Dead In Ibadan Hotel\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtxj4HFezKZpkFmOYyRm7Fw_mwLImCh6hYVkm5ADLzdGVByL_LCSEcH5nvCU-GUBfuzPCkyGMmnhadnbA-DYD1pZpuFmkDvV7jCql0o1KAg7F2uW8Fk-s_D4hXh-BEmP-LhD0_fZgS16fmXiBIJN23Mgc6A6bee0frj48wJ9hfgnPvcO9UVwFIQRw/s1080/FB_IMG_1681057967326.jpg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtxj4HFezKZpkFmOYyRm7Fw_mwLImCh6hYVkm5ADLzdGVByL_LCSEcH5nvCU-GUBfuzPCkyGMmnhadnbA-DYD1pZpuFmkDvV7jCql0o1KAg7F2uW8Fk-s_D4hXh-BEmP-LhD0_fZgS16fmXiBIJN23Mgc6A6bee0frj48wJ9hfgnPvcO9UVwFIQRw/s320/FB_IMG_1681057967326.jpg\" width=\"291\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"981\" /></a></div>\nA popular Instagram cloth vendor identified as Adeshina Olayinka popularly known as Khadi was found dead at a popular hotel in the Akobo area of Ibadan, Oyo State.\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nOlayinka is known for her designer clothes and bag business on social media.\n\nAccording to Oyo affairs, she informed her friend of a meeting with an individual at Wetland Hotel in Akobo on the night of Wednesday 5th of April.\n\nThe man she was with, however, checked out early on Thursday morning which was followed by a phone call to Khadi’s room and she confirmed her safety to the receptionist.\n\nUnfortunately, Khadi was found dead hours later when the receptionist reached out to inform her of her already overstaying.\n\nCredit: Instagram | Oyoaffairs\n\n---\n\nFollow us for more breaking news and videos','Ibadan-based Vendor Found Dead In Ibadan Hotel','','publish','open','open','','ibadan-based-vendor-found-dead-in-ibadan-hotel','','','2023-04-09 16:37:47','2023-04-09 16:37:47','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4517',0,'post','',0),(4518,1,'2023-04-09 16:37:31','2023-04-09 16:37:31','','FB_IMG_1681057967326','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1681057967326','','','2023-04-09 16:37:31','2023-04-09 16:37:31','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1681057967326.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4520,1,'2023-04-09 17:06:44','2023-04-09 17:06:44','Nnamani to Ndigbo: Shelve emotional sentiments, let’s support Tinubu.\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG71XsU0x4DBpvfiQTQbBcYQ3irpPmyAseOkCY77GvFnVOHyraBQtJp2mzHjr3NY9TUr4HPsqDQNKUM0DwdtZcIqNcLeAMYnwIOltqnfx1yH9CEYAOjDc541aPSnZDfmh37lOcIutG5NLfqWj1fOXYVzchlMbo6gYkwISDu_wJW9S7tdXKiPc1IFhe/s593/Screen-Shot-2022-12-09-at-9.17.51-AM.png\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG71XsU0x4DBpvfiQTQbBcYQ3irpPmyAseOkCY77GvFnVOHyraBQtJp2mzHjr3NY9TUr4HPsqDQNKUM0DwdtZcIqNcLeAMYnwIOltqnfx1yH9CEYAOjDc541aPSnZDfmh37lOcIutG5NLfqWj1fOXYVzchlMbo6gYkwISDu_wJW9S7tdXKiPc1IFhe/s320/Screen-Shot-2022-12-09-at-9.17.51-AM.png\" width=\"320\" height=\"201\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"373\" data-original-width=\"593\" /></a></div>\nFormer Governor of Enugu state, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has urged his Igbo kinsmen to shelve the emotional sentiments over the 2023 elections and support the incoming administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.\n\nSenator Nnamani affirmed that Tinubu will be sworn in as President on May 29, 2023, “Our leaders and people should join other ethnic nationalities to negotiate for accruals from the joint Commonwealth of the Nigeria as soon as possible”.<!--more-->\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nHe said : “In God’s time, Igbo elites will shake off the shackles of politico-visceral emotion, unreasonable petulance of her Youth and twin apathy and nonchalance of her elders”\n\nThe Enugu East Senator stressed “Ndigbo should join the comity of other Ethnic Nationalities of Nigeria to share equitably her palaver and resource accruals”.\n\nHe maintained that elections are over , “what is needed now is to support the incoming government, participate in order to be able to negotiate for dividends of democracy to our people”.','Nnamani to Ndigbo: Shelve emotional sentiments, let’s support Tinubu.','','publish','open','open','','nnamani-to-ndigbo-shelve-emotional-sentiments-lets-support-tinubu','','','2023-04-09 17:06:44','2023-04-09 17:06:44','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4520',0,'post','',0),(4521,1,'2023-04-09 17:06:29','2023-04-09 17:06:29','','Screen-Shot-2022-12-09-at-9.17.51-AM','','inherit','open','closed','','screen-shot-2022-12-09-at-9-17-51-am','','','2023-04-09 17:06:29','2023-04-09 17:06:29','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2022-12-09-at-9.17.51-AM.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4523,1,'2023-04-09 17:16:17','2023-04-09 17:16:17','Gov. Ugwuanyi commences road maintenance in Enugu metropolis\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyjPauIc5ZDEQwLpVWlRqRGSItW8wdUpogmq4tuj1elNV0ylmOCDscGMXlerdAGAq3dVDpERdcSUGNNODTSTt9XP1Lkq5aaAGlf-X7qH6JjhcAoOJR3jRYQTdGotc1bvuwt53cudnsySgJvr3njvX6mJt7y8cEdabXR-hMhDeGUg4EJRtwgOKNyDRT/s1080/IMG-20230406-WA0159.jpg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyjPauIc5ZDEQwLpVWlRqRGSItW8wdUpogmq4tuj1elNV0ylmOCDscGMXlerdAGAq3dVDpERdcSUGNNODTSTt9XP1Lkq5aaAGlf-X7qH6JjhcAoOJR3jRYQTdGotc1bvuwt53cudnsySgJvr3njvX6mJt7y8cEdabXR-hMhDeGUg4EJRtwgOKNyDRT/s320/IMG-20230406-WA0159.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" /></a></div>\n&nbsp;\n\nENUGU State  Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi  has commenced the  reconstruction and maintenance of failed sections at New Market Roundabout–Agu Abor Interchange road and other critical sections within Enugu metropolis.<!--more-->\n\nThis was made public in a statement by the state  Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Greg Nnaji, informing  the general public especially road users that “traffic will be obstructed on New Market Roundabout - Agu Abor Interchange and other critical road sections within the metropolis scheduled for maintenance works.”\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bfcHaIGx__WKtgGiJAAfRSTaeNDwnuyRgqzYZaIGFl6T024ArMocdAF36OnCygDav9QhISFw-cOMTnkD6OCJO-k8ZMv17N_nEQtG0wXUEznUaT99QhGFt4hl-NptB1haKjXUGyh0kfOJH7C56UcL7YaVGPeiXDvHjZwFst7WNijGMLqOu9FZhwo6/s960/IMG-20230406-WA0156.jpg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bfcHaIGx__WKtgGiJAAfRSTaeNDwnuyRgqzYZaIGFl6T024ArMocdAF36OnCygDav9QhISFw-cOMTnkD6OCJO-k8ZMv17N_nEQtG0wXUEznUaT99QhGFt4hl-NptB1haKjXUGyh0kfOJH7C56UcL7YaVGPeiXDvHjZwFst7WNijGMLqOu9FZhwo6/s320/IMG-20230406-WA0156.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"194\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"583\" data-original-width=\"960\" /></a></div>\nEngr. Nnaji assured that necessary measures including adequate diversionary signs has been put in place by the Ministry to ensure reasonable unhindered movement within the scheduled six weeks period of the maintenance works.”\n\nThe Works Commissioner recalled that the state government had earlier issued a statement to commercial bus drivers and traders who operate around the New Market Roundabout to stop all commercial activities in the area to ensure smooth flow of traffic and maintain the required ambience as one of the major gateways to Enugu city, while directing the State Police Command to enforce the order','Gov. Ugwuanyi commences road maintenance in Enugu metropolis','','publish','open','open','','gov-ugwuanyi-commences-road-maintenance-in-enugu-metropolis','','','2023-04-09 17:16:17','2023-04-09 17:16:17','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4523',0,'post','',0),(4524,1,'2023-04-09 17:16:08','2023-04-09 17:16:08','','IMG-20230406-WA0159','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230406-wa0159','','','2023-04-09 17:16:08','2023-04-09 17:16:08','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230406-WA0159.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4526,1,'2023-04-09 17:23:59','2023-04-09 17:23:59','Easter Tragedy: Scores die in auto crash in Enugu\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHx-Z5ffgcgWn0MnuPDY33b7-G5lXUT7aSQqjvy5kVzUPvrqR92q0godOk6LU-nUTLRG2_OeOI5D-xGkEMRgsQgo16Ca2ACfWAGm3TjfcknlXY0NILoovwFePvbCiEoVRseLIM--83OoD2cLp1ikRPqg8NOGyD60TPjg7hs4BF8Kq-ONVYSq1-Sz2/s1016/IMG-20230409-WA0182.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHx-Z5ffgcgWn0MnuPDY33b7-G5lXUT7aSQqjvy5kVzUPvrqR92q0godOk6LU-nUTLRG2_OeOI5D-xGkEMRgsQgo16Ca2ACfWAGm3TjfcknlXY0NILoovwFePvbCiEoVRseLIM--83OoD2cLp1ikRPqg8NOGyD60TPjg7hs4BF8Kq-ONVYSq1-Sz2/s320/IMG-20230409-WA0182.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1016\" data-original-width=\"762\" /></a></div>\nTragedy struck in Enugu the Enugu State capital as scores of passengers were crushed to death in an auto crash.\n\nIt was gathered that the accident occurred at Ituku junction along Enugu/Port-Harcourt  Road.<!--more-->\n\nConfirming the story of the mishap, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, said the incident occurred at about 8.30 pm on Friday.\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nHis words:\n\n“The Enugu State Police Command regrets to inform the general public that on 08/04/2023 at about 8.30pm, a fatal motor accident involving a Mercedes Benz Tipper with registration number: AAA 285 XR and an 18-Seater Commuter to Enugu South Mass Transit bus, with registration number: NKE 622 XA, occured at Ituku Awgu LGA, along Enugu/Port-Harcourt Expressway.\n\n“Preliminary investigation reveals that the Tipper loaded with bags of cement and plying against traffic from Enugu City, had a head-on collision with the Bus loaded with passengers and coming from Aba, Abia State, which resulted in the both vehicles bursting up in flames and all the occupants burning beyond recognition, except the driver of the Tipper, who was found alive and is currently admitted in the hospital.\n\n“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, *CP Ahmed Ammani,  while bemoaning the unfortunate incident in this Easter season, when Christians in the State and the world over are commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, has prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and also consoled their families, friends and loved ones.\n\n“The CP has, therefore, ordered the State Traffic Officer to carry out full-scale motor traffic investigation into the incident, including evacuating the remains  and obtaining the exact identities of the deceased victims and their relatives, as well as coming up with actionable report.\n\n“He cautions motorists against disobeying road traffic rules, while reiterating that the only way to safety on the road is to exercise caution, patience and obey all road traffic rules and regulations.','Easter Tragedy: Scores die in auto crash in Enugu ','','publish','open','open','','easter-tragedy-scores-die-in-auto-crash-in-enugu','','','2023-04-09 17:23:59','2023-04-09 17:23:59','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4526',0,'post','',0),(4527,1,'2023-04-09 17:23:46','2023-04-09 17:23:46','','IMG-20230409-WA0188','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230409-wa0188','','','2023-04-09 17:23:46','2023-04-09 17:23:46','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230409-WA0188.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4529,1,'2023-04-10 07:21:27','2023-04-10 07:21:27','Kidnapping:\n\nAbductors Of Eighty Five Women In Zamfara Demands N1.7M Ransom\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehHI3ISoeuHoXvepPceQXnVYFSk87UMuFqy-i0D2L6xldQzVQWEHgIiZZu3uj_K3KlesTSsswYxbXwoN4JwxSNvKC_ssG6EHdacJZLykm1rG-eloKvYVHW63s4tlTFzU0_JDikRLuIstrec6ROBQvRvbbN7CQ_byvP3pNsZBAHpivaWeij6CeiA-z/s1008/IMG-20230409-WA0243.jpg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehHI3ISoeuHoXvepPceQXnVYFSk87UMuFqy-i0D2L6xldQzVQWEHgIiZZu3uj_K3KlesTSsswYxbXwoN4JwxSNvKC_ssG6EHdacJZLykm1rG-eloKvYVHW63s4tlTFzU0_JDikRLuIstrec6ROBQvRvbbN7CQ_byvP3pNsZBAHpivaWeij6CeiA-z/s320/IMG-20230409-WA0243.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"756\" data-original-width=\"1008\" /></a></div>\nPlace Twenty Thousand Naira On Each Of The 85 Victims\n\nBandits Wants Gov\'t. To Withdraw Army Check Point In Wanzamai, Otherwise, Attack, Killings, Others Continues\n\nAbductors of  eighty five Women in Wanzamai village in Tsafe local government area in Zamfara state are demanding the sum of N1.7M ransom for their release<!--more-->\n\nThey placed twenty thousand naira ransom on each of the victims considering their financial status\n\nThe bandits also demand the withdrawal of Army check points in Wanzamai axis, otherwise kidnap of Persons fetching firewood and other road users on the ever busy Gusau/Tsafe road will not stop\n\nAn indigene of the area who pleaded anonimity confirmed this to TVC News Sunday night\n\nHe says the bandits earlier called and demanded fifty million naira ransom, but after series of negotiations it was reduced to twenty thousand naira on each of the eighty five Victims making a total of N1.7M.\n\nOur source adds that the bandits directed the negotiators to Inform authorities concern that as long as Securuty agencies Continue killing their men, attack on communities, road users among other crimes will not end\n\nFamilies and relations of the kidnap victims according to our source are currently puting heads together to raise the said amount, though many have already placed their grains on sale to meet up with the twenty thousand naira.\n\nSani Abdu, though not his real name says the abduction was a reprisal following military raid on the bandits Camp last Thursday that led to the death of saveral bandits\n\nThe terrorists were said to have been moving to Birnin Gwari forest through Munhaye forest in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara state,  after suffering superior military fire on their camps\n\nOn its part, the Zamfara state government through it\'s Commissioner of Security, DIG Mamman Tsafe (rtd)  who is also an indigene of Tsafe local government area says, Government will not succumb to the pressure by the bandits to withdraw military personnel deployed to Wanzamai  and other trouble areas\n\nHe insist, Government can not be intimidated by the bandits to change it\'s security plans no matter the pressure or threats.\n\nOver with women and children were abducted by Gunmen while fetching firewood in a village in Tsafe Local Government\n\nLess than twenty hours after the incident, police in Zamfara says  it has Deployed additional troops to join in the search and rescue operations\n\nThe police also said only nine person\'s were abducted as against the over eighty earlier reported.\n\nZamfara State is one of the Northern states suffering Insecurity for years, which has crippled farming, education and commercial activities in some areas.\n\nEnd.','Kidnapping:  Abductors Of Eighty Five Women In Zamfara Demands N1.7M Ransom','','publish','open','open','','kidnapping-abductors-of-eighty-five-women-in-zamfara-demands-n1-7m-ransom','','','2023-04-10 07:21:27','2023-04-10 07:21:27','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4529',0,'post','',0),(4530,1,'2023-04-10 07:21:16','2023-04-10 07:21:16','','IMG-20230409-WA0243','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230409-wa0243','','','2023-04-10 07:21:16','2023-04-10 07:21:16','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230409-WA0243.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4532,1,'2023-04-10 08:11:44','2023-04-10 08:11:44','<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4533 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-30-249x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" />\n\nStrong indication has emerged Senator Godswill Akpabio may have dropped his ambition to run for Senate President. Akpabio has decided to pursue a ministerial appointment in the cabinet of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.<!--more-->\n\nAkpabio’s decision to drop his Senate presidential ambition was informed by the decision of the party to zone the slot to the South East.\n\nA source said Akpabio has since informed his loyalists to tone down their campaign for his senate presidential ambition in the media to soften the ground to achieve his ministerial reappointment in Tinubu’s cabinet.\n\n“To avoid losing out Akpabio has since begun reaching out to Tinubu personally and through his allies to return to any of the plum ministries which appears to be more favourable to former Governor when compared to the Senate President position.\"','10TH NASS: APC Plans To Zone Senate President to South East May Frustrate Akpabio\'s Ambition','','publish','open','open','','10th-nass-apc-plans-to-zone-senate-president-to-south-east-may-frustrate-akpabios-ambition','','','2023-04-10 08:11:44','2023-04-10 08:11:44','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4532',0,'post','',0),(4533,1,'2023-04-10 08:10:21','2023-04-10 08:10:21','','images (30)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-30','','','2023-04-10 08:10:21','2023-04-10 08:10:21','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-30.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4534,1,'2023-04-10 08:11:35','2023-04-10 08:11:35','','images (30)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-30-2','','','2023-04-10 08:11:35','2023-04-10 08:11:35','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-30-1.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4536,1,'2023-04-10 09:13:48','2023-04-10 09:13:48','Brain drain: UK places Nigeria &amp; 54 other countries on red list for health workers’ recruitment\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4537 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-31-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\nThe United Kingdom has placed Nigeria on the red list of countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers.\n\nThis is coming one month after the World Health Organisation listed 55 countries, including Nigeria facing the most pressing health workforce challenges related to Universal Health Coverage.<!--more-->\n\nThe United Kingdom Government said Nigeria and other countries on the red list should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers unless there was a government-to-government agreement.\n\nAccording to the information obtained from the website of the UK government titled ‘Code of Practice for the international recruitment of Health and social care personnel in England,’ it said country identification follows the methodology contained in the 10-year review of relevance and effectiveness of the WHO global code of practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.\n\nMy Daughter Was Preparing For Her Masters In UK Before...\n“Consistent with the WHO Global Code of Practice principles and articles, and as explicitly called for by the WHO Global Code of Practice 10-year review, the listed countries should be prioritised for health personnel development and health system-related support, provided with safeguards that discourage active international recruitment of health personnel.\n\n“Countries on the list should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers, recruitment organisations, agencies, collaborations, or contracting bodies unless there is a government-to-government agreement in place to allow managed recruitment undertaken strictly in compliance with the terms of that agreement.\n\n“Countries on the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards list are graded red in the code. If a government-to-government agreement is put in place between a partner country, which restricts recruiting organisations to the terms of the agreement, the country is added to the amber list.”','Brain drain: UK places Nigeria & 54 other countries on red list for health workers’ recruitment','','publish','open','open','','brain-drain-uk-places-nigeria-54-other-countries-on-red-list-for-health-workers-recruitment','','','2023-04-10 09:13:48','2023-04-10 09:13:48','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4536',0,'post','',0),(4537,1,'2023-04-10 09:13:11','2023-04-10 09:13:11','','images (31)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-31-2','','','2023-04-10 09:13:11','2023-04-10 09:13:11','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-31.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4538,1,'2023-04-10 09:13:40','2023-04-10 09:13:40','','healthworkers-ban','','inherit','open','closed','','healthworkers-ban','','','2023-04-10 09:13:40','2023-04-10 09:13:40','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/healthworkers-ban.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4540,1,'2023-04-10 09:24:53','2023-04-10 09:24:53','Breaking: FG bars online banks from accessing customers’ photos, contacts:\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsE0ZfpERZQv0yhmT32rO32b7BquhMUng9NrtfHi3rV-4xnCqUjn-S1NqSbvvSBcUvCfnQv8N1qqTDJ944VJoF4V6Zm5CIYpCXs93vp0GBCMJoRN0rdh0ep6ULYbqUSzzdgtScsQn-Jt3oFoxTScDsEbTqRV_yLCA_8Bdla1_9NS-Fns1ZWFkWucrD/s266/download%20(23).jpeg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsE0ZfpERZQv0yhmT32rO32b7BquhMUng9NrtfHi3rV-4xnCqUjn-S1NqSbvvSBcUvCfnQv8N1qqTDJ944VJoF4V6Zm5CIYpCXs93vp0GBCMJoRN0rdh0ep6ULYbqUSzzdgtScsQn-Jt3oFoxTScDsEbTqRV_yLCA_8Bdla1_9NS-Fns1ZWFkWucrD/s1600/download%20(23).jpeg\" width=\"266\" height=\"189\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"189\" data-original-width=\"266\" /></a></div>\nLoan apps on Play Store will lose their ability to access their users’ contacts or photos from May 31, 2023.\n\nThis came as the Federal Government said it would enforce the latest policy by Google, saying the action was consistent with the Nigerian authorities’ move to curtail the invasion of customers’ privacy by loan app firms.<!--more-->\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nThe Federal Government had in recent time taken major decisions aimed at tackling the violation of customers’ privacy by loan apps. Notably, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission had recently registered 170 loan apps out of the 200 operating in the country.\n\nGoogle, in its April 2023 policy updates, said the new policy update would provide respite for loan app users in Nigeria and other places that have become accustomed to crude loan retrieval methods employed by a majority of loan apps.\n\nGoogle said, “Policy preview (effective May 31, 2023): This article previews changes included in our April 2023 policy updates.\n\n“We are updating our personal loans policy to state that apps aiming to provide or facilitate personal loans may not access user contacts or photos.\n\n“We are introducing additional requirements for personal loan apps targeting users in Pakistan. Personal loan apps in Pakistan must submit country-specific licensing documentation to prove their ability to provide or facilitate personal loans.”','Breaking: FG bars online banks from accessing customers’ photos, contacts:','','publish','open','open','','breaking-fg-bars-online-banks-from-accessing-customers-photos-contacts','','','2023-04-10 09:24:53','2023-04-10 09:24:53','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4540',0,'post','',0),(4541,1,'2023-04-10 09:24:44','2023-04-10 09:24:44','','Loans','','inherit','open','closed','','loans','','','2023-04-10 09:24:44','2023-04-10 09:24:44','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Loans.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4543,1,'2023-04-10 09:37:58','2023-04-10 09:37:58','DELTA govt denies deporting female Anambra beggar\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDGZ_abkXGqGTUHUju7hsee1osDOmrBR4MVSaCXiDDX4jtzGFqdBRQwhWp0L_pdzc8dDf2_xzAWXMYlyiO2Ub3jNZWJPj5N_fKxOQ2MQjxi3Aby-ftto2a7-hxgWbffwcBB3LcyPfYdDCDL5wGFvL7_bT1sV0ibfGlXs1alaSGqIlCFhoBNjU-yyu/s650/Delta-State.png\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDGZ_abkXGqGTUHUju7hsee1osDOmrBR4MVSaCXiDDX4jtzGFqdBRQwhWp0L_pdzc8dDf2_xzAWXMYlyiO2Ub3jNZWJPj5N_fKxOQ2MQjxi3Aby-ftto2a7-hxgWbffwcBB3LcyPfYdDCDL5wGFvL7_bT1sV0ibfGlXs1alaSGqIlCFhoBNjU-yyu/s320/Delta-State.png\" width=\"320\" height=\"172\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"350\" data-original-width=\"650\" /></a></div>\nThe Delta State Government has denied reports that it deported a female beggar allegedly constituting a nuisance in Asaba, the capital city.\n\nThe Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, refuted the alleged deportation in a statement late on Sunday in Asaba.\n\nHe stated that the 32-year-old Ogochukwu Nwabude, who always clutched a baby, stayed at the Inter Bau Roundabout on the Asaba-Okpanam Road, for about two weeks begging for alms.<!--more-->\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nHe contended that the insinuations in some quarters that the woman was deported by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa or the Delta Government were most uncharitable.\n\nAccording to Ifeajika, a check was conducted on the woman by officials of the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.\n\n“After observing her for a period, it was revealed that she was stable and of sound mind, but needed financial help.\n\n“And moved by her need, and as with standard procedure in handling such matters, the ministry gave her some assistance, especially as she was with a baby.\n\n“Thereafter, it returned her to its counterpart Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in Anambra for necessary support,” he added.\n\nIfeajika explained that the measure was a routine activity on similar cases, which often transpired among states in the country and the Federal Capital Territory.\n\n“The Anambra State Government was grateful to its Delta counterpart for the effort and promptly began the process of assistance to the woman.”\n\n“The Delta government acted in good faith and within the ambit of regulations, which the Anambra State Government acknowledged with gratitude,” he stated.\n\nIfeajika added, “It is necessary to state that other states in the country had returned some of our citizens to us at different times and still do.\n\n“It is a normal routine that should not be politicised because it bothers on serious humanitarian service.\n\n“What the Delta government did was the routine procedure in rehabilitating persons of that nature and it is the standard practice among states in the country.','OKOWA govt denies deporting female Anambra beggar','','publish','open','open','','okowa-govt-denies-deporting-female-anambra-beggar','','','2023-04-10 09:37:58','2023-04-10 09:37:58','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4543',0,'post','',0),(4544,1,'2023-04-10 09:37:28','2023-04-10 09:37:28','','Delta-State','','inherit','open','closed','','delta-state','','','2023-04-10 09:37:28','2023-04-10 09:37:28','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Delta-State.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4546,1,'2023-04-10 09:54:36','2023-04-10 09:54:36','Prophet, wife flee country after DSS arrest\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4547 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSS-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" />\n\nThe Founder, RIG Nation and Pioneer Church, United Kingdom, Prophet Tomi Arayomi, has announced the relocation of his family out of the country, until a “better Nigeria.”\n\nArayomi and his wife Tahmar, who are both British citizens, were on Friday arrested alongside their aide, Emmanuel Ezerika, by the Department of State Services at the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport in Abuja.<!--more-->\n\nAlthough the reason for their arrest was unclear, reliable sources told Ashiwaju Media on Friday that Arayomi was arrested for giving “inciting prophecies.”\n\nArayomi and his wife were later released on Friday night while their aide remain in the custody of the security operatives.\n\nBreaking the silence on the issue via his official Instagram account, the prophet appreciated people for their support and narrated how they were arrested by the DSS.\n\nHe said, “Prophetess Tahmar and I would like to express our gratitude for all your prayers and international support during Friday’s ordeal with the DSS.\n\n“We can confirm that on Good Friday, April 7, we arrived in Abuja to visit one of our branches when we were picked up by about six armed agents who did not identify themselves as DSS or any law enforcement agency.\n\n“My wife, myself and my aide, Emmanuel Ezerika, were forced to surrender our mobile phones and enter the vehicles where we were taken at considerable speed to what we later learned were DSS HQ. The officers, some of who wore balaclavas, were not immediately recognisable as DSS.”\n\nHe added, “Our pictures were taken, fingerprints and data collected and we were locked inside a room with no real knowledge as to the grounds for our arrest.\n\n“After a lengthy interrogation, it appears media and social media pressure forced the DSS to release my wife and me.\n\nRelated News\nDSS mum on UK-based Nigerian pastor arrested at airport\nDSS\' interim govt claim suspicious — PDP chieftain\nProsecute those plotting interim govt, NGF tells DSS\n“My aide still remains in DSS custody and thus far, the DSS has been elusive as to his exact whereabouts. We will not divulge the particulars of the investigation at this point as we are still awaiting the safe release of my aide.”\n\nArayomi said his family had relocated out of the country to safety.\n\nHe, however, noted that, although they had to take the decision abruptly, they would be returning soon to a new Nigeria.\n\nHe said, “Out of concern for my young children and my wife’s well-being, we made the unfortunate decision to leave Nigeria abruptly. This decision did not come lightly but with considerable prayer and counsel from our board, trustees, colleagues in the ministry and respective families.\n\n“I can confirm that we are safe and will continue to work and pray for a new Nigeria. We remain resolute that we will return to the nation that we have grown to call our home but for now, we will continue to press, pray and give God no rest until Nigeria becomes a praise on the earth.\n\n“We did not come to Nigeria under any illusion of comfort. We came to serve the Lord, fully aware of the danger.\n\n“We want you to know that Tahmar and I remain strong and unwavering in our commitment to Nigeria and the many great leaders we have encountered during our time there.\n\n“We want to thank every leader and friend who reached out, called, texted, and posted. We are so grateful. This is not goodbye. This sees you soon in a new and better Nigeria.”\n\nAshiwaju Media reported that the DSS declined to comment on the issue and did not give details on the reason for the arrests.','Prophet, wife flee country after DSS arrest','','publish','open','open','','prophet-wife-flee-country-after-dss-arrest','','','2023-04-10 09:54:36','2023-04-10 09:54:36','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4546',0,'post','',0),(4547,1,'2023-04-10 09:53:19','2023-04-10 09:53:19','','DSS','','inherit','open','closed','','dss','','','2023-04-10 09:53:19','2023-04-10 09:53:19','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSS.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4548,1,'2023-04-10 09:54:26','2023-04-10 09:54:26','','DSS','','inherit','open','closed','','dss-2','','','2023-04-10 09:54:26','2023-04-10 09:54:26','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSS-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4550,1,'2023-04-10 12:08:05','2023-04-10 12:08:05','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4551\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-35-300x168.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></p>\nThe Former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Professor Onje Gye-Wado has been released by his abductors.\n\nProf. Gye-Wado was abducted on Friday night by gunmen who invade his residence in Wamba Local Government of the state.\n\nHe was released on Sunday at about 9pm after a sustained pressure from security operatives.<!--more-->\n\nThe Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel who confirmed his release, says he has been reunited with his family.','Abduction: Former Nasarawa Deputy Governor Regains Freedom','','publish','open','open','','abduction-former-nasarawa-deputy-governor-regains-freedom','','','2023-04-10 12:08:05','2023-04-10 12:08:05','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4550',0,'post','',0),(4551,1,'2023-04-10 12:07:18','2023-04-10 12:07:18','','images 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firewood<!--more-->\n\nA press statement signed by the police Spokesperson in the state Mohammed Shehu says, the feat was achieved when police Tactical Operatives repelled an attack on Wanzamai village sunday night\n\nWanzamai is a community in Tsafe local government area and one of the Communities bedevilled by Banditry in recent times\n\nThis is coming a day after abductors of eighty five Women in Wanzamai demanded the sum of N1.7M for their release and immediate removal of military checkpoint in the area\n\nThe bandits had placed twenty thousand naira on each of the kidnap victims\n\nThe Zamfara police in Collaboration with sister agencies has again assures the public of improved and sustained security against the resurgence of banditry and other related crimes in Zamfara\n\nEnd.','Police Kill Two Bandits, Repel Attack On Zamfara Community','','publish','open','open','','police-kill-two-bandits-repel-attack-on-zamfara-community','','','2023-04-10 12:35:16','2023-04-10 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href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxten9dSJX_ndMyCmKOtx6x5a8vDiItBxllX2Yz2qmIApMui63Kdbr6QJHSsVnSbO0eukW071YothUy3Ubow4vFqQB4HF3tEf0nS3t6LD-dyKr1yByVvJwHmYZrhWwf9Wb1a4JqD6_Ym5d5CaJBiTcbiUn1iOsTiqUJPfi6d1A7Pk-OkeQMAaNHYAp/s290/FB_IMG_1681136808612.jpg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxten9dSJX_ndMyCmKOtx6x5a8vDiItBxllX2Yz2qmIApMui63Kdbr6QJHSsVnSbO0eukW071YothUy3Ubow4vFqQB4HF3tEf0nS3t6LD-dyKr1yByVvJwHmYZrhWwf9Wb1a4JqD6_Ym5d5CaJBiTcbiUn1iOsTiqUJPfi6d1A7Pk-OkeQMAaNHYAp/s1600/FB_IMG_1681136808612.jpg\" width=\"290\" height=\"174\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"174\" data-original-width=\"290\" /></a></div>\nThe Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay, said the 2023 election was the best so far in the country.\n\nSagay stated this while speaking in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.<!--more-->\n\nThe Chairman hailed the role of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in the election.\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nRecall that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared the winner of the presidential election, amid criticism that the exercise was marred with violence.\n\nFrontline contenders in the election; Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP)’s Peter Obi have challenged the outcome of the poll.\n\nBut, Sagay maintained that the election was credible, citing APC’s loss in its Lagos State stronghold.\n\nHe said, “In my personal opinion, in terms of representing the minds and wishes of Nigerians in an election, this is probably the best election we have had.”\n\nThe Senior lawyer noted that previous elections especially during other democratic dispensations were marred by irregularities.\n\nHe said, “So, we had good elections in 2011, 2015, and 2019. But in terms of representing or interpreting what Nigerians feel, it [2023]is the best election we have ever had.\n\n“If you look at the ways things have gone with the BVAS (Bimordal Voter Accreditation System), the very idea that the APC was defeated in Lagos, that should make you realise immediately that these are very credible elections. If you go through the whole country, it is the same sort of accuracy and reflection on the feelings of Nigerians.”\n\nSagay argued that the 2023 elections were determined by ethnicity, religion, and organisational skills.\n\nThe PACAC boss said, “But above all, what gave Tinubu the edge was his capacity to organise, plan and plant agencies and supporters and various administrative bodies all over the states in the country.\n\n“So, that in my view is the explanation of what happened,” he added. “So, I believe it expressed the true mind of Nigerians as of today. There is something natural about the results.”\n\nMeanwhile, Sagay, said the Labour Party “did excellently well” in some areas, especially in the South-East but rued the party’s “abysmal results” in the North-East and North-West regions.','𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 —𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗬','','publish','open','open','','%f0%9d%9f%ae%f0%9d%9f%ac%f0%9d%9f%ae%f0%9d%9f%af-%f0%9d%97%98%f0%9d%97%9f%f0%9d%97%98%f0%9d%97%96%f0%9d%97%a7%f0%9d%97%9c%f0%9d%97%a2%f0%9d%97%a1-%f0%9d%97%95%f0%9d%97%98%f0%9d%97%a6%f0%9d%97%a7','','','2023-04-10 14:31:11','2023-04-10 14:31:11','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4558',0,'post','',0),(4559,1,'2023-04-10 14:31:00','2023-04-10 14:31:00','','FB_IMG_1681136808612','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1681136808612','','','2023-04-10 14:31:00','2023-04-10 14:31:00','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1681136808612.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4561,1,'2023-04-10 16:34:33','2023-04-10 16:34:33','Suspected Yahoo Boy Killed in Ondo after crushing four persons to death.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4562 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230410-WA0179-285x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" />\n\nA middle-aged man has been stoned to death on Easter Monday after he crushed four persons to death in a road crash that occurred at Ijoka Area of Akure, the Ondo State capital.\n\n<!--more-->\nThe man whose identify is still unknown was driving a Toyota car along the road and suddenly skidded off its lane to crush the victims who were on commercial motorcycles.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4563 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230410-WA0180-135x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"300\" />\n\nSympathisers who rushed to the scene to rescue the driver found some fetish items inside the vehicle, raising suspicion that the driver was a “yahoo boy.”\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4564 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230410-WA0178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />Angered by what they saw in the car, the sympathizers who are mostly commercial motorcyclists known as Okada riders descended on the driver and beat him to a point of comatose.\n\nShortly after, men of the state police command arrived the scene and took the driver\'s corpse away from the scene.\n\nSpokesperson of the state police command, Funmilayo Odunlami Omisanya confirmed the incident.\n\nShe said the Driver couldn\'t survive the mob attack.','Suspected Yahoo Boy Killed in Ondo after crushing four persons to death.','','publish','open','open','','suspected-yahoo-boy-killed-in-ondo-after-crushing-four-persons-to-death','','','2023-04-10 16:34:33','2023-04-10 16:34:33','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4561',0,'post','',0),(4562,1,'2023-04-10 16:32:41','2023-04-10 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16:34:20','2023-04-10 16:34:20','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230410-WA0179-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4567,1,'2023-04-11 06:23:03','2023-04-11 06:23:03','<div>N30,000 wasn’t main issue, 90% of what AY said was a lie — Basketmouth</div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifajPf-RCIlk_I-zg3qXjN9JWg1POCzbF_MMG9Fy-2sgyEns_k_NonToRFVRMlJ1BhJD-dF-BZIOZZn91Z9uElB_8C838UP8W16wUZrMWSR2QSTPlH4v2TVSrW2iDYXw6y6gNEnZHXWJqhmhX02lfpOZaFFvEfcZZZttT-xZm1soVLBx9YzNicY5n-/s1080/FB_IMG_1681193637082.jpg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifajPf-RCIlk_I-zg3qXjN9JWg1POCzbF_MMG9Fy-2sgyEns_k_NonToRFVRMlJ1BhJD-dF-BZIOZZn91Z9uElB_8C838UP8W16wUZrMWSR2QSTPlH4v2TVSrW2iDYXw6y6gNEnZHXWJqhmhX02lfpOZaFFvEfcZZZttT-xZm1soVLBx9YzNicY5n-/s320/FB_IMG_1681193637082.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"315\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1063\" data-original-width=\"1080\" /></a></div>\nNigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has revealed that the unpaid N30,000 fee his colleague AY claimed to be the reason for their rift is actually not the issue.\n<div></div>\n<div>Basketmouth revealed this during an interview he had with OAP Nedu on ‘The Honest Bunch’, which was shared on social media on Monday.</div>\n<!--more-->\n<div></div>\n<div>He said, “So what happened was Alibaba called me, he said I should check AY out and put him on, so I put him on laugh and jams back then, we were supposed to come together to start something .</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>“ I heard something that threw me off, things I was not supposed to hear and know. I was shocked and I could not tell him what I heard, so I kept shut and I waited for him to do something first. I distanced myself from him.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>“When the matter came up, there was no client, if 20 percent of what he said was a lie, I won’t get mad but 90 percent of what he said was a lie, I was still in shock, and all my guys were laughing at me because they warned me. It was just one job. You know the funny men I have around me. How will I jump them and give a show to that guy?</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>“When I heard he was not paid, I told Magnus to pay him and they paid him. He removed that information.”</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>“No client was involved. It was me, him, and Magnus, and when he did what he did, I was not surprised because I was expecting him to do it. That was when I gave him space. There was never friendship, there was never a time.”</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>Watch video on our Instagram &gt;&gt;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq35tcpoM-g/</div>','N30,000 wasn’t main issue, 90% of what AY said was a lie — Basketmouth ','','publish','open','open','','n30000-wasnt-main-issue-90-of-what-ay-said-was-a-lie-basketmouth','','','2023-04-11 06:23:03','2023-04-11 06:23:03','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4567',0,'post','',0),(4568,1,'2023-04-11 06:22:53','2023-04-11 06:22:53','','FB_IMG_1681193637082','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1681193637082','','','2023-04-11 06:22:53','2023-04-11 06:22:53','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1681193637082.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4570,1,'2023-04-11 18:20:46','2023-04-11 18:20:46','<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4571 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/download-25.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" />\n\nFormer governor of Anambra State, Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju has been announced dead.\n\nHe was said to have died at the National Hospital in Abuja on Tuesday, at the age of 78.<!--more-->\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4572 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/download-24.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" />\n\nThis was disclosed in a press statement signs by his son Cheta Mbadinuju revealed that Mbadinuju, who was governor of Anambra State, between 1999 and 2003, died after a brief illness.\n\nThe release read: “With heavy hearts but utmost gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our father, grand father, uncle, friend and associate, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, a former governor of Anambra State and elder statesman.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4573 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-38.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"247\" />\n\n“ODERA as he was fondly called, passed peacefully at the age of 78 years on the morning of the 11th of April, 2023 at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness, surrounded by his family and loved ones.\n\n“At this trying time, we pray for God’s grace and mercy upon him and those left behind to mourn him. His funeral arrangements will be announced in due course by the family.”\n\nMbadinuju, who was said to be a very kind hearted man governed Anambra at a time when the state experienced the highest level of political turbulent.\nHe lost the battle of returning as governor of the state in 2003, as a result of gang up against him by political godfathers of Anambra.\n\nHis era had also witnessed political upheaval, including killings, destruction of public institutions and industrial action, most of which were said to have been engineered to make him unpopular, and deny him reelection.','Former Anambra dies at 78','','publish','open','open','','former-anambra-dies-at-78','','','2023-04-11 18:20:46','2023-04-11 18:20:46','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4570',0,'post','',0),(4571,1,'2023-04-11 18:18:49','2023-04-11 18:18:49','','download (25)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-25','','','2023-04-11 18:18:49','2023-04-11 18:18:49','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/download-25.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4572,1,'2023-04-11 18:19:20','2023-04-11 18:19:20','','download (24)','','inherit','open','closed','','download-24-2','','','2023-04-11 18:19:20','2023-04-11 18:19:20','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/download-24.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4573,1,'2023-04-11 18:19:51','2023-04-11 18:19:51','','images (38)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-38-3','','','2023-04-11 18:19:51','2023-04-11 18:19:51','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-38.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4574,1,'2023-04-11 18:20:31','2023-04-11 18:20:31','','images (37)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-37','','','2023-04-11 18:20:31','2023-04-11 18:20:31','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-37.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4576,1,'2023-04-11 19:02:53','2023-04-11 19:02:53','&nbsp;\n\nMbadinuju\'s death Update.\n\nGovr. Soludo mourns demise of former governor of Anambra, Mbadinuju\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4572 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/download-24.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" />\n\nGovernor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has commiserated with the family of Chinwoke Mbadinuju (Odera), former Governor of the state, who passed in the early hour of Tuesday at the age of 78.\n\nThe demise of the former Governor was announced by his son Cheta Chinwoke Mbadinuju on behalf of the family, who died at the National Hospital Abuja,<!--more-->\n\nMbadinuju was the former Governor of Anambra State from May 1999 to 29 May, 2003.\n\nHe was elected Governor on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party.\n\nGovernor Soludo also consoled his family, sympathised with the people of Uli Community in Ihiala Council Area as well as the entire people of the State for the loss.','Mbadinuju\'s death Update.   Govr. 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My very sincere apologies, Your Excellency, for ‘breaking’ this confidentiality, but History beckons and I CANNOT KEEP QUIET.\n\n“Obi spoke to me at the Official Opening of the Specialist Hospital of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Sisters, Nkpor (on Tuesday). He had arrived at the event after flying in from London.\n\n“I actually had no idea he had travelled out of the country, until the ovation over his presence in a London Church went viral on the Internet.\n\n“He arrived at Heathrow Airport and joined the usual queue to pass through Immigration, and that was when his ordeal began.\n\n“He was stopped and questioned for a longer time and subsequently handed a detention note and told to wait for further interrogation and investigation.\n\nThis was terribly unusual for a man who had lived honourably in the UK for a long time.\n\n“In the face of this harassment, some well-meaning Nigerians, knowing who he is, raised their voices in protest, demanding to know why he was being treated that way.”\n\nOkunna revealed that in the face of seeming protest by some Nigerians, the immigration officials revealed that someone was impersonating Obi in the country.\n\n“The shocking revelation by the Immigration Officer was that his (Obi’s) identity ‘was duplicated’. This revelation has definitely set off alarm bells.\n\n“For people who are knowledgeable about such matters, this is a very dangerous development because the implication is that someone is impersonating Peter Obi.\n\nAnd that someone could implicate Obi in all manner of dubious and even criminal activities, and rope him into any number of offences; he could get Obi framed for one criminal act or another. The frightening scenario of what can happen is unimaginable!!!\n\n“This is the height of it all for a man who has been under sundry intimidation and emotional torture: Bugging of his phone and those of his wife and children; keeping him constantly under surveillance; calling him names; putting him under severe pressure to leave (run away from) the country; wrongly accusing him of negative things he knows absolutely nothing about, etc.\n\n“As he was telling me his ‘Heathrow tale of woe’ at Nkpor today, I could see a man who was in severe pain and under unbearable stress, who many would expect to be at the point of despair.\n\nBut, as he confirmed, he is ready to suffer this pain and is as determined as ever to pursue the path which he has chosen to enable him arrive at the destination which well-meaning people in Nigeria and far far beyond are expecting him to arrive at.”','London Immigration officials detain Peter Obi for hours, allege impersonation','','publish','open','open','','london-immigration-officials-detain-peter-obi-for-hours-allege-impersonation','','','2023-04-12 09:17:20','2023-04-12 09:17:20','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4582',0,'post','',0),(4583,1,'2023-04-12 09:16:50','2023-04-12 09:16:50','','FB_IMG_1681138000259','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1681138000259','','','2023-04-12 09:16:50','2023-04-12 09:16:50','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1681138000259.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4586,1,'2023-04-12 16:24:03','2023-04-12 16:24:03','𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗕𝗜 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗, 𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗕𝗨 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗦𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗡 𝗜𝗡 – 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗘𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4590 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680759960289-2-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" />\n\nA Coalition of Northern Elders has demanded the arrest of Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi by security operatives.\n\nThis is as they insisted that nothing must stop the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the next President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023.\n\nThe coalition at the end of its meeting tagged the ‘Convention of Arewa Elders’ held at the Arewa House in Kaduna State, accused Peter Obi and his running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed of making inciteful statements capable of disrupting Nigeria’s democratic system.\n\nAccording to the Arewa Elders in their communique which was read by the Chairman of Gamji Heritage, Alhaji Suleiman Usman Jere shortly after the meeting, Obi engaged in a very divisive ethnoreligious campaign during the 2023 elections and has continued to make threats and promote civil disobedience after losing in the February 25 presidential election.<!--more-->\n\nAccording to them: “Particularly worrisome, are the pronouncements of Mr. Peter Obi and Mr. Datti Ahmed, the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates of the Labour Party, as well as other Labour Party leaders including sources said to be linked to IPOB, ESN, which are known terrorist organisations.\n\n“It is on record that Mr. Peter Obi engaged a very divisive ethno-religious campaign during the 2023 elections and has continued to brazenly display anti-democratic tendencies opting for civil disobedience and threats in place of constitutional means through the Courts.\n\n“We are calling on all our security agencies to be alive to their responsibilities. It amounts to treason for anybody to call for truncating our democracy by whatever guises, be it Interim National Government let alone the call for a military coup. Perpetrators must be arrested and be brought to book with immediate effect!’’\n\nTinubu Must Be Sworn In\n\nThe coalition added that the North massively voted for Tinubu and will protect its votes in the interest of the nation.\n\n“Elections have been held and the Winner has emerged. The people of the North massively voted for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in National interest.\n\n‘’We are mindful of our voting and will stand firmly to protect our democracy. We remain committed to the May 29th swearing-in date in line with Nigeria’s constitutional provisions,’” the group said.\n\nInterim Government Is Strange\n\nOn his part, Major General Mohammed Sani Saleh (rtd) said if it were military officers doing what Obi is doing currently, they would have been arrested.\n\nHe, therefore, asked for the same law to be applied against the LP candidate though he is a civilian.\n\nHe added that calls for an Interim National Government are strange to the constitution and must be resisted by well-meaning Nigerians.\n\nAccording to him: “if it were to be military officers that have tried what He (Peter Obi) has done, they would have been arrested, detained and charged for the coup and if found guilty, they would be sentenced to death. Why should the case of civilians trying to truncate our democracy be different?\n\n“The Nigerian Constitution must prevail, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu must be sworn in on the 29th May 2023. We do not know anything called Interim National Government, it has no basis and nobody has the statutory right to appoint any Interim National Government for this country. We have a constitution and we must do things by our constitution.’’\n-The Nation','𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗕𝗜 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗, 𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗕𝗨 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗦𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗡 𝗜𝗡 – 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗘𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦','','publish','open','open','','%f0%9d%97%a3%f0%9d%97%98%f0%9d%97%a7%f0%9d%97%98%f0%9d%97%a5-%f0%9d%97%a2%f0%9d%97%95%f0%9d%97%9c-%f0%9d%97%a6%f0%9d%97%9b%f0%9d%97%a2%f0%9d%97%a8%f0%9d%97%9f%f0%9d%97%97-%f0%9d%97%95%f0%9d%97%98','','','2023-04-12 16:24:03','2023-04-12 16:24:03','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4586',0,'post','',0),(4587,1,'2023-04-12 16:22:51','2023-04-12 16:22:51','','FB_IMG_1680966307923','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680966307923','','','2023-04-12 16:22:51','2023-04-12 16:22:51','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680966307923.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4588,1,'2023-04-12 16:22:53','2023-04-12 16:22:53','','FB_IMG_1680968725782','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1680968725782','','','2023-04-12 16:22:53','2023-04-12 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16:23:52','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1681316336041.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4594,1,'2023-04-12 16:29:51','2023-04-12 16:29:51','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Atiku\'s Petition Meaningless, Should Be Dismissed, APC Tells Tribunal<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4595\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-85.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"200\" /></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nThe All Progressives Congress has told the Presidential Election Petition Court to dismiss the petition filed by the PDP challenging the election of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the 25th February 2023 presidential poll.\n\nThe ruling party, told the tribunal to reject the petition in its notice of preliminary objection\n\nThe party noted that the tribunal has no jurisdiction to adjudicate on the petitioners’ allegation predicated on ground (D) in paragraph 16 of the petition and the related paragraph 146 which lacks necessary facts or particulars as required by paragraph 4 (1)(d) of the rules of procedure for election petitions ( 1st Schedule to the electoral Act 2022.\n\nThe petitioners did not provide the particulars of polling units where any irregularity or non-compliance was recorded.\n\nThe APC therefore prayed the tribunal to dismiss or strike out the petitioners petition for lack of merit.\n\nAtiku Abubakar and the PDP in the petition dated 21 March claimed that Mr Tinubu’s victory was as a result of alleged malpractices and other irregularities, upon which they are seeking the nullification of his victory.','Atiku\'s Petition Meaningless, Should Be Dismissed, APC Tells Tribunal','','publish','open','open','','atikus-petition-meaningless-should-be-dismissed-apc-tells-tribunal','','','2023-04-12 16:29:51','2023-04-12 16:29:51','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4594',0,'post','',0),(4595,1,'2023-04-12 16:29:16','2023-04-12 16:29:16','','images (85)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-85','','','2023-04-12 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by the demon of anger.\n\nMomodu said this in a post made available to newsmen, in Abuja, late on Wednesday.\n\nHe noted that nearly one year after the Governor lost the PDP Presidential Primary election, he has remained inconsolable and continues to sulk endlessly.<!--more-->\n\nMomodu said, “As his big Brother who loves him so much, I will continue to offer him prayers so that God can deliver him fully from this demon of anger.\n\n“Wike truly deserves our pity and prayers. He is a hardworking man who suffers from several afflictions like many mortals: the chief of which is rabid anger.\n\n“He is a control freak who expects everyone to bow and tremble before him no matter your age or influence in society. Sometimes, when God has been so kind to a man, he may begin to see himself as God.\n\n“Wike is gloating that Atiku lost the election, the process of which is still ongoing. But Wike lost his own election since last year and he is yet to recover.\n\n“Wike is happy that Dr. Iyiorchia Ayu is no longer our National Chairman. Oh, but despite his attacks against the gentleman, Wike’s power and wealth couldn’t remove him. “\n\nThe Atiku aide further said, “Only cowards mock the “dead” in battle. Like a suicide bomber, Wike terminated the dreams of three of his Governor friends, in his war of attrition.\n\n“So, what exactly did he gain? He said I did not win any vote but we both lost, yet he wasted billions of state resources on pursuing a dream he couldn’t achieve.\n\n“I remain a journalist without borders, while he continues to oppress his hapless and seemingly helpless victims in Rivers State. Even the Peter Obi that he stylistically intimidated out of PDP is far more relevant today.\n\n“Alhaji Atiku Abubakar remains a global statesman in politics and in business. And he still can’t do without the ARISE NEWS that he pretends to hate so much. What is there to gloat about?\n\nHe noted that the outgoing governor will know life better after May 29, 2023, no matter what position he occupies thereafter. “No one would ever trust him. “\n\nAdding, “He will be viewed with suspicion and derision. He may become the first Governor Emeritus to live in the Government House with the new Governor or move the Governor into his own Guest chalet for the sole purpose of signing documents.\n\n“It is the way the cookie crumbles. What a sad end to a brilliant career!! Very unfortunate.”\n-𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥','𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝘀 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 …says outgoing Rivera governor deserves pity','','publish','open','open','','%f0%9d%97%a5%f0%9d%97%b2%f0%9d%97%ba%f0%9d%97%b2%f0%9d%97%ba%f0%9d%97%af%f0%9d%97%b2%f0%9d%97%bf-%f0%9d%97%aa%f0%9d%97%b6%f0%9d%97%b8%f0%9d%97%b2-%f0%9d%97%9c%f0%9d%97%bb-%f0%9d%97%ac%f0%9d%97%bc','','','2023-04-13 07:17:32','2023-04-13 07:17:32','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4598',0,'post','',0),(4599,1,'2023-04-13 07:16:47','2023-04-13 07:16:47','','FB_IMG_1681369620610','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1681369620610','','','2023-04-13 07:16:47','2023-04-13 07:16:47','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1681369620610.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4600,1,'2023-04-13 07:17:19','2023-04-13 07:17:19','','FB_IMG_1681369620610','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1681369620610-2','','','2023-04-13 07:17:19','2023-04-13 07:17:19','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1681369620610-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4602,1,'2023-04-13 15:20:04','2023-04-13 15:20:04','British Government Apologizes To Peter Obi Over Mistaken Identity\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4590\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1680759960289-2-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" />\nThe British government has apologized to the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his illegal detention at Heathrow Airport in London.\n\nThe apology came following the admittance of immigration official to have wrongly handed him a detention note in a search of man who impersonated him to commit perjury, forgery and identity theft.<!--more-->\n\nBritish authorities said the uncomplimentary treatment he received was “completely unacceptable,” and thence issued a personal apology.\n\n“Frankly, the Immigration Official’s action – has been appalling – and we are sorry,” Immigration authorities apologized.\n\nRecall that Obi was reportedly detained and interrogated for hours by immigration officials at Heathrow Airport in London on April 7, 2023.\n\nThe Head of Obi-Datti Media Office, Diran Onifade, also confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the nation’s capital.\n\nThe Obi-Datti media office said the former Governor of Anambra State was wrongly detained over offences allegedly committed by an impostor who is still at large.\n\nThe statement added that the impostor of Obi may commit various crimes that would lead to the arrest of the LP flagbearer in the United Kingdom for duplication.\n\nThe statement reads in part: “The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi just back from London, United Kingdom where he celebrated Easter, has confirmed that he was harassed by London immigration officials and placed in detention but for the spontaneous reaction of Nigerians at Heathrow Airport.\n\n“Obi-Datti Media office can confirm that the LP Presidential candidate in the February 25 Presidential poll arrived at the Heathrow Airport in London from Nigeria on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, and joined the queue for the necessary Airport protocols when he was accosted by an immigration official who handed him a detention note and told him to step aside. He was questioned for a long time and it was very strange for a man who lived for over a decade in that country.\n\nSince Obi’s face was already an international frame, especially for Nigerians, Africans home, and in Diaspora who are likely to be Obidients, the people quickly raised their voices wondering why he was being delayed.\n\n“The immigration officials who were also taken aback at the reaction of the people were forced to reveal that Obi was being questioned for a duplication offense meaning that someone has been impersonating him in London.\n\n“The high implication of the offense is that the impersonator could be committing all kinds of weighty crimes and other dubious acts and it would be recorded in Obi’s name.\n\n“Since the impersonator is still at large, the scenario is unimaginable as Obi could be implicated in a series of forbidden acts and even be framed in a manner that could be a huge embarrassment to him, his family, his party, the Obidient Movement, and indeed Nigeria, where he currently and indisputably remains the conscience of the people.”\n\nThe Obi-Datti Media office stated that Obi has been under all kinds of attack, since the February 25 presidential election, adding that it was not surprising that he was detained for hours in the UK.\n\nIt assured all persons of goodwill especially the Obidients that Obi is back in the country and not deterred as he is ready to suffer the pain and remain even more determined to pursue his ”stolen mandate”.\n\nIt added: “Obi-Datti Media office recalls that our principal has been under all kinds of attack, since the February 25th, 2023 Presidential election in which as the standard bearer of the Labour Party, he put up an outstanding showing coming third out of 18 contestants as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, even though his supporters and many other election watchers including international observers believe very strongly that he won the election but was manipulated out.\n\n“Since he was told to go to court if he feels strongly about the election which all international monitors chorused were flawed and full of imperfections and he accepted, there have been severe attacks on him from all corners.\n\n“Even Federal Government who directed him to go to court even despatched the Minister of Information Lai Mohammad to the United States to attempt at de-marketing him and accused him of treason.\n\n“Obi’s telephone line was also bugged when they were possibly looking for information to portray him badly before a section of the country who had voted for him massively.\n“As if they were not getting the desired results of denting his image, and possibly placing the traducers under a heavier conscience load, they tried to persuade him to leave the country and go take a rest.\n\n“It’s also not impossible that those urging him to leave the country may have planted the impersonators ostensibly to tar the Eagle’s immaculate appearance.\n\n“The Obi-Datti Media office will like to therefore assure oall persons of goodwill especially the Obidients that the rock is not deterred as he is ready to suffer the pain and remain even more determined to pursue whichever path ”','British Government Apologizes To Peter Obi Over Mistaken Identity','','publish','open','open','','british-government-apologizes-to-peter-obi-over-mistaken-identity','','','2023-04-13 15:20:04','2023-04-13 15:20:04','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4602',0,'post','',0),(4606,1,'2023-04-17 16:03:09','2023-04-17 16:03:09','<p data-xf-p=\"1\"> Ondo Police parade four suspects for allegedly lynching  suspected Yahoo boy</p>\n\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbhwsPhBmm0WPGZkrGUQblMytPrjhVNDbzoGGZBc_s7HbBTDoc1f2glUSOsn8zCrPS6_DxSaqHDhdktRe-dDIsIP0IF-kRhiLIZ5E3Z4qHZfabgDJAT_sD6R-Bq807QjV3J5juqvERWBKfQV98czYH8P_feHbbflHN-EGahc5IiJEAYANGyDQNkO5/s1152/IMG-20230417-WA0165.jpg\"><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbhwsPhBmm0WPGZkrGUQblMytPrjhVNDbzoGGZBc_s7HbBTDoc1f2glUSOsn8zCrPS6_DxSaqHDhdktRe-dDIsIP0IF-kRhiLIZ5E3Z4qHZfabgDJAT_sD6R-Bq807QjV3J5juqvERWBKfQV98czYH8P_feHbbflHN-EGahc5IiJEAYANGyDQNkO5/s320/IMG-20230417-WA0165.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"864\" data-original-width=\"1152\" /></a></div>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">The police in Ondo State have paraded four persons for allegedly killing  Temitope Olorunfemi who crushed some persons to death in an accident along Ijoka area of Akure.</p>\n\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgcK02Nm4oU1ImGjNsciBplHiIUGlQB-b8GrzhQ4X2CTm_DBQ2Dr6_e8X6MBTrpvaY7_53GoolPDPe0lPosOQPp9SHcv31_Ez_EwDf5HpVE_X_FEq0Ei9w1qVFNCU3AD5giIfj8zaE9ySy_WOm1FeJ4N5EJ54r8YHTIK2WzFYMwiOugVK2r8au6pH/s1152/IMG-20230417-WA0161.jpg\"><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgcK02Nm4oU1ImGjNsciBplHiIUGlQB-b8GrzhQ4X2CTm_DBQ2Dr6_e8X6MBTrpvaY7_53GoolPDPe0lPosOQPp9SHcv31_Ez_EwDf5HpVE_X_FEq0Ei9w1qVFNCU3AD5giIfj8zaE9ySy_WOm1FeJ4N5EJ54r8YHTIK2WzFYMwiOugVK2r8au6pH/s320/IMG-20230417-WA0161.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"864\" data-original-width=\"1152\" /></a></div>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">hTe four suspects are among seven persons arrested by the police</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">Temitope was lynched on Easter Monday by irate mob who claimed he was  an  Internet fraudster, commonly known as “Yahoo Boy,” <!--more--></p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">Parading the suspects before journalists, spokesperson of the state police command,  Funmi Odunlami Omisanya,  said the suspects will be charged to court after investigations have been concluded.</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">She added some of the suspects are still at large, urging residents of the state to desist from jungle justice</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">She stressed that only one person was killed in the accident while six were injured</p>','Ondo Police parade four suspects for allegedly lynching  suspected Yahoo boy ','','publish','open','open','','ondo-police-parade-four-suspects-for-allegedly-lynching-suspected-yahoo-boy','','','2023-04-17 16:03:09','2023-04-17 16:03:09','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4606',0,'post','',0),(4607,1,'2023-04-17 16:02:45','2023-04-17 16:02:45','','IMG-20230417-WA0164','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230417-wa0164','','','2023-04-17 16:02:45','2023-04-17 16:02:45','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230417-WA0164.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4608,1,'2023-04-17 16:03:00','2023-04-17 16:03:00','','IMG-20230417-WA0165','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230417-wa0165','','','2023-04-17 16:03:00','2023-04-17 16:03:00','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230417-WA0165.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4610,1,'2023-04-17 16:18:39','2023-04-17 16:18:39','<p data-xf-p=\"1\"> COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT: Aviation Unions embark on two-day warning strike.</p>\n\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\">\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"></div>\n<a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnG-q-6eP5tP-1CyXSKOyr5KkGYAeQw9Dqkq5cncCudEsesbgEHcivnJJ1Qzu1AMYn2TMggksRBsfPfMRHGape707vE7Gsved8irMopbuWmoSlh4BM9QLUOOa1Vdr0WGXvFNxaI-6GtYX7NJV5sKpD8kPZCmmbeUCyL3m6bVJ0Cv_xT5TwjHBcY-L1/s1000/IMG-20230417-WA0124.jpg\"><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnG-q-6eP5tP-1CyXSKOyr5KkGYAeQw9Dqkq5cncCudEsesbgEHcivnJJ1Qzu1AMYn2TMggksRBsfPfMRHGape707vE7Gsved8irMopbuWmoSlh4BM9QLUOOa1Vdr0WGXvFNxaI-6GtYX7NJV5sKpD8kPZCmmbeUCyL3m6bVJ0Cv_xT5TwjHBcY-L1/s320/IMG-20230417-WA0124.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"750\" data-original-width=\"1000\" /></a></div>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">Unions in the aviation industry have withdrawn their services over the non-release of the reviewed Condition of Service, CoS as negotiated between them and four aviation agencies for over seven years.</p>\n\n\n<hr />\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">Others are; non-implementation of minimum wage consequential adjustments and arrears for the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, NiMet since 2019 and the planned demolition exercise of all the agency buildings in Lagos by the Minister of Aviation for an airport city project.</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">The leaders of the unions, National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreation Services Employees, in a press release earlier announced a 14 days ultimatum which has expired. Meanwhile the action by workers have caused major gridlock around Ikeja axis.</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">Pause for sot</p>','COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT: Aviation Unions embark on two-day warning strike.','','publish','open','open','','collective-bargaining-agreement-aviation-unions-embark-on-two-day-warning-strike','','','2023-04-17 16:18:39','2023-04-17 16:18:39','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4610',0,'post','',0),(4611,1,'2023-04-17 16:18:31','2023-04-17 16:18:31','','IMG-20230417-WA0123','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230417-wa0123','','','2023-04-17 16:18:31','2023-04-17 16:18:31','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230417-WA0123.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4613,1,'2023-04-17 16:27:03','2023-04-17 16:27:03','<p data-xf-p=\"1\">TRADITIONALISTS SEEK INCLUSION IN GOVERNMENT,ASKS FOR PUBLIC HOLIDAY*</p>\n\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLKG884SU11JHIkZU9fIQx5B-VJCslkrmvjJ4RRMHgdAwPwpmQ8zBVPyy3J2vI-6wSejmZbZ6-GJ7Gtrr3TctJ951DmTI2DDwv4AntPaedYvWXQpynE37QblIn0ljdT9VX8kISnMAMyMasky8O0G28oN0vVORY7f8dnVBza-m9qavjXCxO3hObEpJ/s1080/IMG-20230417-WA0131.jpg\"><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLKG884SU11JHIkZU9fIQx5B-VJCslkrmvjJ4RRMHgdAwPwpmQ8zBVPyy3J2vI-6wSejmZbZ6-GJ7Gtrr3TctJ951DmTI2DDwv4AntPaedYvWXQpynE37QblIn0ljdT9VX8kISnMAMyMasky8O0G28oN0vVORY7f8dnVBza-m9qavjXCxO3hObEpJ/s320/IMG-20230417-WA0131.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"810\" data-original-width=\"1080\" /></a></div>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">The National Group of Traditionalists in Ekiti State are asking  Government at all level to consider Traditionalists in the Scheme of Governance.</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">Dauda Lawal Awise,  Spokesperson of the Group laments that during Campaign,Politicians woo all categories of Religion but when elected they are not carried along,either on consultative capacity or appointments which are shared among the other two religion,which is Christian and Muslims.<!--more--></p>\n\n\n<hr />\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">He Speaks further on the Public Holiday alloted to Christians and Muslims which does not include Traditionalists. They are asking that every 20th of August be considered as Public Holiday for Traditional Worshippers</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">He says 20th of August is significant for Traditinalists because it signifies a day of Prayer and Sacrifice.</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">The Leader of the Group Says they are important in enhancing Peace in the land and forestalling calamities and evil on citizens as they do pray</p>','TRADITIONALISTS SEEK INCLUSION IN GOVERNMENT,ASKS FOR PUBLIC HOLIDAY','','publish','open','open','','traditionalists-seek-inclusion-in-governmentasks-for-public-holiday','','','2023-04-17 16:27:03','2023-04-17 16:27:03','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4613',0,'post','',0),(4614,1,'2023-04-17 16:26:53','2023-04-17 16:26:53','','IMG-20230417-WA0131','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230417-wa0131','','','2023-04-17 16:26:53','2023-04-17 16:26:53','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230417-WA0131.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4616,1,'2023-04-17 16:36:39','2023-04-17 16:36:39','Legal fireworks* begin as Enugu tribunal receives 48 Election Petitions\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4617 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\n\nWith the conclusion of the 2023 general election in Nigeria, attention has now shifted to the election petition tribunal where candidates who contested in the elections and are dissatisfied with their results aim to get justice, depending on how convincing they are able to prove their before the judges.<!--more-->\n\nIn Enugu, the election petition tribunal says it.has received 48 election petitions for the just concluded 2023 election exercise.\n\nSecretary of the tribunal Yusuf FOLMI disclosed that the court has received 24 House of Assembly petitions, 12 House of Representatives, 4 Senate and 8 Governoship election petitions.\n\nHe revealed that the court also ruled for substitution service on some candidates that were not reached for direct service, to enable them respond to the petitions\n\nOutcome of the 15th April supplementary election which held in one Polling Unit in Oji River State constituency election, later won by the candidate of Labour Party, it increased LP seat to 14 assembly members Elect and People\'s Democratic party with 10 members elect\n\nEND','Legal fireworks* begin as Enugu tribunal receives 48 Election Petitions','','publish','open','open','','legal-fireworks-begin-as-enugu-tribunal-receives-48-election-petitions','','','2023-04-17 16:36:39','2023-04-17 16:36:39','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4616',0,'post','',0),(4617,1,'2023-04-17 16:35:59','2023-04-17 16:35:59','','images (2)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-2-11','','','2023-04-17 16:35:59','2023-04-17 16:35:59','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-2.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4618,1,'2023-04-17 16:36:26','2023-04-17 16:36:26','','images (3)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-3-8','','','2023-04-17 16:36:26','2023-04-17 16:36:26','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-3.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4620,1,'2023-04-17 17:21:33','2023-04-17 17:21:33','Court Adjourns PDP National Chairman’s Case To April 28\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqmhqCjJ35-zcQgqjPg-b2CEpzDxDwY1i7rnN8Mt4adZqEhM7fvR7fDq1XJFB3daBifKOW9oZDgteAo6xPdDMYkECqf3qQ3cRj4HJhA6pL-CCgbdsA5-7KK4MGFMNiwmnyd6FY3ph7M8dyiC1pHk_nwD7ujQc1RNxTeg_MDVHwc-3LEYcl0KzuRpB/s425/images%20(4).jpeg\"><img src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqmhqCjJ35-zcQgqjPg-b2CEpzDxDwY1i7rnN8Mt4adZqEhM7fvR7fDq1XJFB3daBifKOW9oZDgteAo6xPdDMYkECqf3qQ3cRj4HJhA6pL-CCgbdsA5-7KK4MGFMNiwmnyd6FY3ph7M8dyiC1pHk_nwD7ujQc1RNxTeg_MDVHwc-3LEYcl0KzuRpB/s320/images%20(4).jpeg\" width=\"320\" height=\"253\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"336\" data-original-width=\"425\" /></a></div>\n&nbsp;\n\nA Makurdi High Court in Benue State, North Central Nigeria on Monday adjourned the suit seeking to remove the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, to April 28, 2023.\n\nAyu was suspended by the PDP ward executive officials of his Igyorov Council Ward in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, after passing a vote of no confidence on him.<!--more-->\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nJustice Wilfred Kpochi had on March 27th, 2023, issued an interim order restraining Dr. Ayu from parading self as the National Chairman of the PDP, pending the hearing and determination of Suit No.MHC/85/2023, filed by a member of the PDP, Engr. Conrad Terhide Utaan, seeking to remove Ayu as National Chairman of the party following his suspension by his ward executive.\n\nWhen the matter came up on Monday, counsel to Dr. Ayu, Johnson J Usman SAN, informed the court that he was withdrawing Ayu’s preliminary objection and counter affidavit to the suit filed on April 3rd, 2023.\n\nLead Counsel to Engr. Utaan, Emmanuel Ukala, SAN, did not object the application for the withdrawal of the two processes, he however asked the court to award cost against Ayu as the plaintiff came prepared for hearing of the substantive suit.\n\nUkala, SAN, further informed the court that the defendants served on him fresh processes while he was in court and he will have to respond to the processes served on him.\n\nHe also submitted that counsels in the matter have agreed that the preliminary objection and counter affidavit as well as the substantive suit be heard together on April 28th, 2023.\n\nAfter hearing the submissions from both counsels in the matter, the presiding judge, Justice Wilfred Kpochi adjourned the matter to April 28,2023 for hearing of the substantive suit.\n\nHe also informed parties in the matter that he would be returning the case file to the Chief Judge of Benue State to reassign the matter to another judge as he was embarking on a national assignment at the elections petitions tribunal.\n\nIt would be recalled that the suit No. MHC/85/2023, filed by Engr. Utaan, is seeking among other reliefs a declaration that, Dr. Ayu is no longer fit and qualified to hold office as the national chairman of the PDP, having lost membership of the party in his Igyorov Council Ward of Gboko, where he first registered as a member of the party.\n\nIt also seeks a declaration that Ayu cannot hold himself out, function and preside over the affairs of the PDP as its national chairman having ceased to enjoy all the rights and privileges of membership by virtue of his suspension by the ward executive committee of the party in his Igyorov Council Ward of Gboko Local Government where he used to be a member of the party.\n\nIt further seeks an order restraining Ayu from parading himself as the national chairman of the PDP having lost membership of the party, amongst other reliefs.','Court Adjourns PDP National Chairman’s Case To April 28','','publish','open','open','','court-adjourns-pdp-national-chairmans-case-to-april-28','','','2023-04-17 17:21:33','2023-04-17 17:21:33','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4620',0,'post','',0),(4622,1,'2023-04-17 22:06:53','2023-04-17 22:06:53','ADAMAWA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS: Senator Binany Seeks Judicial Review of Her Declararion as Governor-Elect\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4623 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-7-232x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" />\n\nSenator Binani Dahiru seeks judicial review on her declaration as winner of Adamawa state governorship election.\n\nCandidate of the All Progressive Congress, Senator Aisha Binani has filed an ex parte motion before the federal high court Abuja seeking the leave of the court for a judicial review of the administrative decision of INEC on 16th April, in respect to her declaration as winner of the Adamawa state governorship election<!--more-->\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The senator is also praying for an order of the court prohibiting INEC and its agents from taking any steps toward the declaration of the winner of the election pending the determination of her application for judicial review.\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4624\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230417-WA0272-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4625\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230417-WA0274-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4626\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230417-WA0273-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" />\nSenator Binani through her lawyer Hussaini Zakariyau says a judicial review exists to enable the superior court checkmate the actions and decisions of legislative and administrative arm of government.</p>','','','publish','open','open','','4622','','','2023-04-17 22:06:53','2023-04-17 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22:05:52','','IMG-20230417-WA0273','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230417-wa0273','','','2023-04-17 22:05:52','2023-04-17 22:05:52','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230417-WA0273.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4627,1,'2023-04-17 22:06:45','2023-04-17 22:06:45','','images (5)','','inherit','open','closed','','images-5-8','','','2023-04-17 22:06:45','2023-04-17 22:06:45','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/images-5.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4629,1,'2023-04-17 23:33:12','2023-04-17 23:33:12','&nbsp;\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAo0JubrdQMeSpLfIFFxkvPrjjrhtPb-DKhrd2dhMviVwW1DWh2_T-FeIfjv4183ELrXRtEmzC9f4P3G1oOrMvoMmerS5e7iADrQbtww1knwFDw_VOu0g_wHU24WQlI8LcN28BNgMY2O6OncDqA-0eLllOv_ycclnxKvHFLVz3GCf-WnvNbX5bPSz1/s381/images%20(6).jpeg\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAo0JubrdQMeSpLfIFFxkvPrjjrhtPb-DKhrd2dhMviVwW1DWh2_T-FeIfjv4183ELrXRtEmzC9f4P3G1oOrMvoMmerS5e7iADrQbtww1knwFDw_VOu0g_wHU24WQlI8LcN28BNgMY2O6OncDqA-0eLllOv_ycclnxKvHFLVz3GCf-WnvNbX5bPSz1/s320/images%20(6).jpeg\" width=\"278\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"381\" data-original-width=\"331\" /></a></div>\nFederal High Court, Abuja restricts INEC from tempering with initial announcement made declaring Binani as authentic winner of 2023 Adamawa State gubernatorial election winner.\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4630\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230418-WA0001-234x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"300\" />\n\nDetails Later.....','Breaking News:ADAMAWA GUBER RERUN: Court Restricts INEC From Tempering With Binany\'s 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src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1681930017831-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\nComedian and actor, AY Makun, has presented evidence denying the claims made by his colleague, Julius Agwu, that he hung the phone on him regarding the date on which he hosts his show.\n\nJulius Agwu while weighing into AY and Basketmouth’s beef, during an interview with a radio station in Lagos, Naija Info 102.7FM recounted how AY hung up on him when he tried complaining to him about their clash event adding that there might be more to the beef between A.Y and Basketmouth that they are yet to share.<!--more-->\n\nHe said in Pidgin English, “I call AY dey talk to am say Easter is my day, AY cut phone on me. I am sure he cut the phone, I dey sure. I dey do Laugh For Christ Sake for that date. Every Easter. Based on Basektmouth and AY quarrel over N30, 000. It depends, maybe Basketmouth dey vex for another thing but he no bring am clear. That is the fact.”\n\nReacting to this, AY in a lengthy post on his Instagram account on Wednesday, shared evidence to prove that he didn’t take over Agwu’s Easter Sunday concert and both parties have been cordial.\n\nAdding that his stance on projecting peace across boards makes him a weakling neither is he seeking any form of unnecessary friendship that is laced with negativity.\n\nHe wrote, “The truth remains the only ultimate power to downplay all the lies in a place where the INTERNET NEVER FORGETS. Dear senior colleague Julius Agwu, my question is, how is it even possible to lay claims to the fact that I took over your Easter Sunday date with the following verifiable facts.\n\n“Slide 2 Confirms that Laff 4 Christ Sake stopped in 2009 and only came back on October 23rd, 2011. The same year I did AY Live on Workers\' Day May 1st (which obviously was not on Easter Sunday).\n\n“Slide 3 Confirms Laff 4 Christ Sake happening in London on Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2012. ( I am here wondering how you intended to do both London and Nigeria on the same day)\n\n“Slide 4 Confirms Laff 4 Christ Sake happening in Port Harcourt on Good Friday, March 29th, 2013 (and not on Easter Sunday).\n\n“Slide 5 Confirms Julius D Genius Agwu performing at AY Live on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2013. (which I believed would have been an issue if I truly ever cut a call on senior colleague who holds claim the same date)\n\n“Slides 6 &amp; 7 Confirms our cordial relationship as family friends after my Easter show in 2013 ( I\'m still wondering at what point I cut a call on you for us to still see ourselves as families)\n\n“Slide 8 Confirms me as a performing act at your London show in 2015 ( where I had to buy my own airline ticket to support you due to the unforseen situation that happened to you)\n\n“ Slide 9 Shows every event concerning you that the AY Show covered at different times. It was on one of such occasions that you invited my wife and i over to your birthday and apologized for all the wrong accusations over the years in the presence of Okey Bakasi and other key industry players\n\n“ Slide 10 Fast forward to 2023, here we are again with this libellous video that will not be tolerated. Should this continue without any proof of your claims of me bewitching you, I will be filing a slanderous lawsuit against you for consistently trying to damage my reputation.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n“ Finally, projecting peace across boards doesn\'t make me a weakling. Neither am I seeking any form of unnecessary friendship that is laced with negativity.”\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCredit: Instagram | aycomedian\n\n---\n\nFollow us for more breaking news and videos','AY Responds To Julius Agwu’s Claim, Shares Evidence ','','publish','open','open','','ay-responds-to-julius-agwus-claim-shares-evidence','','','2023-04-19 19:03:28','2023-04-19 19:03:28','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4636',0,'post','',0),(4637,1,'2023-04-19 19:02:27','2023-04-19 19:02:27','','FB_IMG_1681930017831','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1681930017831','','','2023-04-19 19:02:27','2023-04-19 19:02:27','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1681930017831.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4639,1,'2023-04-22 09:48:50','2023-04-22 09:48:50','<p data-xf-p=\"1\"> Late Sound Sultan Fed, Clothed Me -Sypro Reveals</p>\n\n<div data-xf-p=\"1\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68K3GGb0NCvBROkDA-r3T0M_Pn-Hr6lE3UKLcqSGwbuWLyRZI8WJMJgw_gbIcBj3XHCyiA-8-oMwW-_fnOkYzCoRlh-Oth5AXIlNtyS7D09r1sD9X5E0yaHV0hPZCkPzSC12dN_QoZfCS3x1qS3mb5U6j_pa6ISLyJDwe2kd7lT8JpOfaGNJB7fQb/s1080/FB_IMG_1682156461713.jpg\"><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68K3GGb0NCvBROkDA-r3T0M_Pn-Hr6lE3UKLcqSGwbuWLyRZI8WJMJgw_gbIcBj3XHCyiA-8-oMwW-_fnOkYzCoRlh-Oth5AXIlNtyS7D09r1sD9X5E0yaHV0hPZCkPzSC12dN_QoZfCS3x1qS3mb5U6j_pa6ISLyJDwe2kd7lT8JpOfaGNJB7fQb/s320/FB_IMG_1682156461713.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" /></a></div>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">Nigerian music star,  Oludipe Oluwasanmi David also known as Spyro, has revealed how late veteran singer, Sound Sultan, fed, clothed and accepted him when he had nothing.</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">Spyro made this known via his Instagram account on Friday.<!--more--></p>\n\n\n<hr />\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">The singer, who recently bought a house for himself, expressed his sadness that Sound Sultan was not alive to witness his success adding that he will forever be grateful to him for his mentorship.</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">Sharing a picture of the late singer, he wrote, “I miss you mentor…I cannot count my blessings without you.</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">“Today thoughts of how you fed me, clothed and accepted me when nobody did, came rushing back.</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">“I remember a night we were to go to an event and as usual I came so unkempt and fashion-less but while others laughed at me, you went up to your room and brought your cloth down for me to wear.</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">“I wish you were here to see all that is happening. I remember how I would always tell you I would make you proud and it’s sad you ain’t here now.</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">“Thank you for all you taught me and did for me. Till we meet again, rest in power Sound Sultan.”</p>\n<p data-xf-p=\"1\">Credit:  Instagram | spyro_official</p>','Late Sound Sultan Fed, Clothed Me -Sypro Reveals','','publish','open','open','','late-sound-sultan-fed-clothed-me-sypro-reveals','','','2023-04-22 09:48:50','2023-04-22 09:48:50','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4639',0,'post','',0),(4640,1,'2023-04-22 09:48:30','2023-04-22 09:48:30','','FB_IMG_1682156461713','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1682156461713','','','2023-04-22 09:48:30','2023-04-22 09:48:30','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1682156461713.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4642,1,'2023-04-23 09:39:55','2023-04-23 09:39:55','I Did Not Kill My Husband, Lady Accused Of Killing Lawyer In Akwa Ibom Reacts\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4643 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1682242275420-278x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" />\nWidow of Late Barrister Godwin Ikoiwak, Barr. Abasiesebanga Ikoiwak who is standing trial at an Uyo High Court with some of her family members for the alleged murder of her husband narrates her side of the story\nI do not have a hand in my Late husband’s death and I have no reasons to have killed my husband, we had no quarrels, we had no fights, we even did not have any misunderstanding to have warranted me plotting his death. If I know of or be a part of anything that led to my husband’s death, may God punish me, may God make me run mad she said<!--more-->\n\nMy Late Husband worked in Uyo, while I work in Calabar. We only interchange visits. My husband who visited us last Christmas, left me with the kids and returned to Uyo on the 7th of January, 2022. Following his return to Uyo, my husband and I maintained cordial and effective communications over the telephone.\n\nFew days preceding the murky day of his demise, I sent my late husband a N500 Naira recharge card after he jokingly said, you women don’t always give. He received the recharge unit with appreciation and teasingly he said, “after now, you will look for a way to get the recharge card back from me”. Thus, we played over the telephone and of course, we were used to cracking jokes about every little thing. Those conversations are verifiable as they took place over our cellphones.\n\nIn the early hours of the morning breaking Thursday, 20th January, 2022, I had a call from my Husband who told me he was not feeling fine. Suspecting asthmatic attack as my late husband had asthma which are usually very fierce and threatening whenever the attack comes, I assured him that I will be heading to Uyo to attend to him at day break. From what my late husband told me, he was asthmatic from tender age, a medical history that is with the deceased’s family but which they have refused to inform members of the public about.\n\nI had barely entered Akwa Ibom enroute Uyo, when I got a call from my husband’s phone but this time, it was a strange voice who after identifying me asked me to come over to St. Lukes Hospital, Anua in Uyo, stating that my husband was there.\n\nBeing so directed, I headed straight to Anua but to my greatest shock, on arrival at Anua, I found my husband already dead and lying at the Casualty Section of the hospital. I was frightened, shocked and confused beyond words. I was motionless and lose my coordination, strength failed me, not knowing what to say or do or even where to go to, I didn’t know who to turn to.\n\nI managed to ask some questions as to how my husband got there and what happened to but there was no response. I searched for the man who used my husband’s phone to call me, but couldn’t find him again. Initially, I had thought that the caller was a Doctor as he was also the person who led me to where the remains of my husband was when I arrived the hospital but when I managed to put myself together a bit, I asked for the man’s whereabouts but he was nowhere to be found. The entire episode was and it is still like a dream.\n\nTo even make matters worse, family of my late husband decided add to my pains by lying to world that I had hands in the death of my husband.\n\nMy husband and I have been married since 2017 and the marriage is blessed with two kids the second of which was barely six months old at the time of my husbands’ demise. I had nothing against my husband when he was alive, neither did he have anything against me.\n\nAll the story you are hearing or reading on the social media portraying me as one who had trouble marriage or as one capable of or actually killing or as having masterminded the dead of my husband are cooked up lies and concoctions maliciously and desperately weaved together by family of the deceased in expression and demonstration of unjustifiable hatred for me and in order to dispossess me and my children of anything they believe their brother and son left behind.\n\nIn demonstration of their unremitting wickedness, they also went to my Village and arrested my aged and sick mother alleging that she also has hands in the death of my husband.\n\nAs though, they have not done enough, they found ways of robing in my elder brothers alleging that they assisted me in attacking and killing my husband. Meanwhile, my brothers are very responsible and gainfully engaged men who work and live independently with their respective families outside the state. My said brothers have never lived with me or with the deceased.\n\nIt is very heartless of that they then turned their attention to my innocent aged mother who loves and cherished the deceased as her own son. They raised false and denigrating allegations against my mother who herself is a poor widow, got her arrested and continued to persecute my family without a cause.\n\nHow can any right-thinking person imagine me killing my own husband and father of my children, so as to be a widow and shoulder the arduous responsibility of catering for the family alone. When it was not easy with both parents, could it be easier with one? If, indeed, my husband was killed by anyone, his blood will hunt after his killers and God will bring the perpetrators of this dastardly act to judgement.\nMy late husband’s family believe that they are very rich, powerful and highly connected people with unfettered access to every tool they need to decimate me and my family and this, they are doing willfully and freely, even when they know that I am innocent of their allegations but my God will vindicate me and all my persecutors shall see shame.\n\nSt Luke Hospital, Anua, Uyo, still have not explained to me what happened to my husband, how he got into their hospital and how he case was handled and I also do not understand why the family of my late husband is making me go through so much pain and shame. I need justice for my late husband and I need justice for myself. I want to go home and take care of my two little children as they are all I have left.”\n\nMrs Ikoiwak has been accused by friends of her late husband of masterminding his death after he found out that the boy she has been referring as their houseboy is actually her son','I Did Not Kill My Husband, Lady Accused Of Killing Lawyer In Akwa Ibom Reacts','','publish','open','open','','i-did-not-kill-my-husband-lady-accused-of-killing-lawyer-in-akwa-ibom-reacts','','','2023-04-23 09:39:55','2023-04-23 09:39:55','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4642',0,'post','',0),(4643,1,'2023-04-23 09:38:31','2023-04-23 09:38:31','','FB_IMG_1682242275420','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1682242275420','','','2023-04-23 09:38:31','2023-04-23 09:38:31','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1682242275420.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4644,1,'2023-04-23 09:39:41','2023-04-23 09:39:41','','FB_IMG_1682242275420','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1682242275420-2','','','2023-04-23 09:39:41','2023-04-23 09:39:41','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1682242275420-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4646,1,'2023-04-23 10:23:27','2023-04-23 10:23:27','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I acquired properties abroad, but not with public funds – Keyamo<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4647\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1682245054004-288x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"300\" /></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nThe Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has opened up on a property he was said to have acquired in the United States of America, saying he did not buy the house with stolen funds.\n\nDAILY POST reports that Keyamo was dragged on social media after he appeared before a building worth over $300,000 in the US.<!--more-->\n\nWhile confirming that the property belongs to him, Keyamo said he acquired it with money he made from legal practice.\n\nKeyamo said on Twitter that he had decided to bait the horde of those he called sore losers at the last elections with a video of his vacation in “one of my properties abroad” as he did a light workout.\n\nExpectedly, he said they fell so terribly for the bait, saying they seem to view everyone from their depraved universe and assuming everyone will wallow in the same moral squalor as them.\n\nGiving an account of how he bought the property, Keyamo said he had, on March 6, 2019, written to the relevant government agencies, informing them of the closure of his foreign account(s) and the repatriation of the funds to the country, “being some savings I had made as a private legal practitioner and a property investor over decades.”\n\nKeyamo said the foreign funds were lying in his accounts until he was appointed Minister in 2019.\n\n“In 2021, I again wrote to the relevant agencies (by letters dated January 22, 2021), informing them of the movement of those funds out of the country to purchase a property as a better investment decision, instead of the funds lying idly in the account whilst I am in public office,” he said.\n\nThe Minister said he laughed when he saw the trending issues regarding “just one of my properties in the US.”\n\nHe described as very laughable the fact that some think that he could not afford such a property after his 30 years of active, high-profile practice of law.\n\nHe said some people seemed to underrate him because he had chosen to live a simple and modest life and not given to the ostentatious display of wealth.\n\nHe said the building is “about the cheapest of my several properties.”\n\nKeyamo added that his flourishing and manned law chambers and his real estate investments are still far more financially profitable than serving Nigeria, saying, “ours is a labour of love to my country.”\n\nHe boasted that “Some of us don’t need Government funds or patronage to get by.”','I acquired properties abroad, but not with public funds l- Keyamu','','publish','open','open','','i-acquired-properties-abroad-but-not-with-public-funds-l-keyamu','','','2023-04-23 10:23:27','2023-04-23 10:23:27','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4646',0,'post','',0),(4647,1,'2023-04-23 10:21:47','2023-04-23 10:21:47','','FB_IMG_1682245054004','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1682245054004','','','2023-04-23 10:21:47','2023-04-23 10:21:47','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1682245054004.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4648,1,'2023-04-23 10:23:21','2023-04-23 10:23:21','','FB_IMG_1682245054004','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1682245054004-2','','','2023-04-23 10:23:21','2023-04-23 10:23:21','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1682245054004-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4650,1,'2023-04-23 10:39:49','2023-04-23 10:39:49','I Am Still A Virgin At 33 Years Old - Nollywood Actress Destiny Etiko\n<div class=\"separator\"><a href=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BYhNv0SqU1C8CxQ8nA7k4kE35bpf9bIJLy3W0g-aXI56x_3rqLqfdo-8_XjSZnJBTDmyw7N1zIh97V-uNtXdeuiHClDrJgc00nv4Msybf9FmG5oBUTY8VLjbbrVXsMv4vwRTeWEdrbLDrMTrJLPE9BpfD250z-q9wZQv_HrfTFwpfAgVzlZSLATs/s898/FB_IMG_1682246194867.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BYhNv0SqU1C8CxQ8nA7k4kE35bpf9bIJLy3W0g-aXI56x_3rqLqfdo-8_XjSZnJBTDmyw7N1zIh97V-uNtXdeuiHClDrJgc00nv4Msybf9FmG5oBUTY8VLjbbrVXsMv4vwRTeWEdrbLDrMTrJLPE9BpfD250z-q9wZQv_HrfTFwpfAgVzlZSLATs/s320/FB_IMG_1682246194867.jpg\" width=\"257\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"898\" data-original-width=\"720\" /></a></div>\nDuring an interview with OakTv, the natural curvy Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko was asked about her body counts.<!--more-->\n\n<hr class=\"more\" />\n\nDestiny Etiko said, “I am still a virgin because of my crippling social anxiety, …\n\nI still have not had a relationship that has gone to “that level.\"','I Am Still A Virgin At 33 Years Old - Nollywood Actress Destiny Etiko','','publish','open','open','','i-am-still-a-virgin-at-33-years-old-nollywood-actress-destiny-etiko','','','2023-04-23 10:39:49','2023-04-23 10:39:49','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4650',0,'post','',0),(4651,1,'2023-04-23 10:39:42','2023-04-23 10:39:42','','FB_IMG_1682246197053','','inherit','open','closed','','fb_img_1682246197053','','','2023-04-23 10:39:42','2023-04-23 10:39:42','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB_IMG_1682246197053.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4653,1,'2023-04-23 11:17:07','2023-04-23 11:17:07','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">World Earth Day Celebration: Anambra, Erosion Capital of Africa -Environment Commissioner<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4654\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230421-WA0238-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nBy Abuchi Onwumelu of Fides Media (Publishers of Fides Newspaper)\n\nThe Commissioner for Environment Anambra State, Engr Dr Felix Odumegwu, has described Anambra State as the erosion capital of Africa, even as he announced that there are over 1,000 active erosion sites in the state.<!--more-->\n\nThe Environment Commissioner who disclosed this at his office in Awka during a press briefing in preparation for this year\'s World Earth Day Celebration billed to hold on Saturday, 22nd April 2023 at Prof Dora Akunyili Women\'s Development Centre, Awka said that the ministry and environmental experts would used the opportunity to speak to Ndi on how best to tackle the erosion menace devastating the state as well as inculcate in them the culture of tree planting.\n\nThe Theme of the Town Hall according to the Commissioner, is \"Taking Ownership: A Community Participation Approach\"\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4655 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230421-WA0239-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" />\n\nEngr. Odimegwu who paid a glowing tribute to Governor Chukwuma Soludo said that the State\'s number one citizen, was the person that initiated the drive for a Clean, Green, and Sustainable environment.\n\nHon Odimegwu who stressed the importance of having trees around one\'s vicinity stated that trees give out oxygen human beings needed to stay alive and received carbon dioxide from human beings, saying that it was the duty of the ministry to ensure clean and green environment, adding that everyone needed clean environment, clear air and greener environment.\n\nThe Commissioner said that the essence of tomorrow\'s Town Hall would be to interfaced with Ndi Anambra and brainstormed on how to get lasting solutions to the erosion menace ravaging the state.\n\nHe said that every participant would go home with tree seedlings, saying that every household should at least plant a tree in their domain .\n\n##','World Earth Day Celebration: Anambra, Erosion Capital of Africa -Environment Commissioner','','publish','open','open','','world-earth-day-celebration-anambra-erosion-capital-of-africa-environment-commissioner','','','2023-04-23 11:17:07','2023-04-23 11:17:07','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4653',0,'post','',0),(4654,1,'2023-04-23 11:16:13','2023-04-23 11:16:13','','IMG-20230421-WA0238','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230421-wa0238','','','2023-04-23 11:16:13','2023-04-23 11:16:13','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230421-WA0238.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4655,1,'2023-04-23 11:16:38','2023-04-23 11:16:38','','IMG-20230421-WA0239','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230421-wa0239','','','2023-04-23 11:16:38','2023-04-23 11:16:38','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230421-WA0239.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4657,1,'2023-04-24 12:42:54','2023-04-24 12:42:54','Engr Okafor Targets Effective Representation of Aguata Constituents with Inauguration of 14-Member Vital Information Committee\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4658 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230424-WA0148-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\nAs part of efforts aimed at engendering a paradigm shift in the way people of his constituency were hitherto represented at the National Assembly, the member-elect for Aguata Federal Constituency, Engr Dom Okafor has inaugurated a 14-member Aguata Federal Constituency Towns Vital Information Committee.<!--more-->\nThe committee which is chaired by a Professor of Structural Engineering and Head of Civil Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Professor Akaolisa Ezeagu, has its members draw from the 14 communities that make up Aguata Federal Constituency.\nThey include technocrats, professionals and community mobilizers carefully selected from Achina, Aguluezechukwu, Akpo, Amesi, Ekwulobia, Eziniifite, Igbo ukwu, Ikenga, Isuofia, Oraeri, Nkpologwu, Uga, Umuchu and Umuona.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4659 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230424-WA0149-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\nThe Secretary of the committee is Engr. Chukwuma D. Egboka of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU.\nInaugurating the Committee, the Aguata Federal House member-elect, Engr Okafor appreciated God for the victory granted him during the February 25th National Assembly elections and also the people of the constituency for electing him to lead them.\nDescribing data as critical for any meaningful development to ensue, Engr Okafor explained that the essence of this exercise is to have a one stop vital information booklet of every town and ward in Aguata Federal Constituency.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4660\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230424-WA0147-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\nThis he noted, will help ensure that dividends of democracy are equitably distributed among all the villages that make up each town while also serving as a good reference material on towns that make up Aguata Federal Constituency.\n“This is the first formal meeting I am calling my constituents and for me, this committee is critical. This is because the information that this committee will provide will ensure that we understand and appreciate the peculiarities of the various communities in my constituency, their challenges, their strength and threats.\n“During my electioneering campaigns, I observed some anomalies because there was no readily available information on the communities in the constituency. This is what we want to change.\n“This material will also serve as a source of information to others ad subsequent leaderships in the constituency and the state on the true position of the constituency. That is why I deemed it fit to start with this all-important committee,” he noted.\nOkafor explained that the appointment was not based on the fact that the appointees are authorities or on political considerations, but because the members have what it takes to garner the information required for the growth of their communities.\nHe said; “The information they will garner will help him and government plan the development of the communities.\n“The terms of reference clearly stipulate the areas we are looking for information on which include town administrative structures, traditional administrative structures, schools, churches, markets, erosion sites, hospitals, factories, hotels, banks, unemployment rate among others.”\nReminding the committee members that they have up till end of May, 2023 to submit their reports to the Secretary of the Committee, the legislator elect, urged them to put politics aside and endeavor to be credible about the information they are providing, reminding them that their signatures will be appended on it.\nResponding, the Chairman of the committee, Prof Ezeagu expressed the joy of the members for being found worthy to serve Aguata people and emphasized that this marks the first time such initiative is becoming a reality in the constituency.\n“We are all witnesses to how such initiatives as this failed in the past and today, Engr Okafor is taking crucial steps to ensure that we have credible data one can rely on, concerning Aguata Federal Constituency. It shows that he is prepared ad wants to hit the ground running from day one.\n“Our assurance is that we will immediately commence work to make we deliver on our terms of reference on time.\n“We also wish to assure you that we will bring in other information we deem very critical for the development of our dear constituency, even though they are not contained in our terms of reference,” he assured.\nIn a remark, the member-elect for Aguata Constituency One in the State House Assembly, Hon Anayo Okpalaeke commended the initiative by the Aguata Federal House member-elect, adding that by meticulously selecting the committee members, he has set a good precedent.\nHe assured the lawmaker elect of the support of the state legislators under the constituency towards the new innovation he is bringing into the representation of ndi Aguata.\nOn her part, an appointee of Governor Chukwuma Soludo into the Board of the ASUBEB, Dame Chinyere Mbakwe said Engr Okafor is a visionary leader, noting that despite having not been inaugurated, he is already working for the interest of Aguata constituents.\nDame Mbakwe posited that the vision of the lawmaker elect is in line with agenda of Governor Soludo, expressing the hope that they will continue to work together towards bettering the lot of the people.\nOther stakeholders who spoke at the event, including former member that represented Aguata One in the State Assembly, Hon Ikechukwu Umenwa, Hon Titus Anigbogu and Mr Eche Ezeibe, were all praises to Engr Okafor for considering such crucial move.\nSee the full list of appointees into the committee.\n1. Achina\nMr Augustine Okpala</p>\n2. Aguluezechukwu\nPrince Kenechukwu Ebelendu\n\n3. Akpo\nMr. Linus Okpalugo\n\n4. Amesi\nEngr. Chidi Ezenwanne\n\n5. Ekwulobia\nMr. Uzochiwala Ifeanyi Ogwatta\n\n6. Ezinifite\nDr. Maurice Umeakuka\n\n7. Igbo-Ukwu\nProf. Innocent Igwilo\n\n8. Ikenga\nMr. Obinna Okoye\n\n9. Isuofia\nEzerum Okwuchukwu Oprah (Mrs)\n\n10. Nkpologwu\nMr Beneth Igweneme\n\n11. Ora-Eri\nMr Izuchukwu Ezeosika\n\n12. Uga\nBarr. Mrs. Chidinma Umego\n\n13. Umuchu\nEngr. Chukwuma D. Egboka\n\n14. Umuona\nProf . Akaolisa Ezeagu','Aguata Fed Constituency Member-elect Inaugurates 14-Member Information Committee, Targets Effective Representation of Constituents','','publish','open','open','','engr-okafor-targets-effective-representation-of-aguata-constituents-with-inauguration-of-14-member-vital-information-committee','','','2023-04-24 12:42:54','2023-04-24 12:42:54','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4657',0,'post','',0),(4658,1,'2023-04-24 12:41:26','2023-04-24 12:41:26','','IMG-20230424-WA0148','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230424-wa0148','','','2023-04-24 12:41:26','2023-04-24 12:41:26','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230424-WA0148.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4659,1,'2023-04-24 12:41:57','2023-04-24 12:41:57','','IMG-20230424-WA0149','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230424-wa0149','','','2023-04-24 12:41:57','2023-04-24 12:41:57','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230424-WA0149.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4660,1,'2023-04-24 12:42:19','2023-04-24 12:42:19','','IMG-20230424-WA0147','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230424-wa0147','','','2023-04-24 12:42:19','2023-04-24 12:42:19','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230424-WA0147.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4666,1,'2023-04-25 13:09:14','2023-04-25 13:09:14','Adopt Soludo’s Governance Model in Governing Nigeria, Anambra NYCN Advises Tinubu\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4667 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230425-WA0073-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\n\nKenechukwu Ofomah\n\nAwka\nNigeria’s President Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been advised to adopt the working governance model of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the administration of the country, to ensure that Nigeria begins to work again for its people.<!--more-->\nThe Anambra State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Amb. Surveyor Obi Emeka Chukwudi gave the advice in a chat with newsmen in Awka.\nComrade Obi Emeka was speaking on the state of affairs of Anambra vis-a-vis the strategic steps taken by the State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo in the past one year, to advance the development of the state.\nAccording to the Anambra NYCN Chair, Governor Soludo has always been a great asset to Ndigbo and his foray into the politics of Anambra has marked the introduction of his transformative ideologies into the state governance.\nThese ideologies he said, is already setting Anambra State on the verge of becoming a reference point in terms of holistic economic transformation, people-oriented governance, world-class infrastructure, public-private partnership, among other positive accomplishments.\nObi said as Soludo\'s Anambra vision thrives, there is the tendency that it will engender a disruptive change in the way leadership is perceived and run in the Southeast, and as such, set high standards for his co-governors in the region.\n\"The Southeast region boasts of one of its greatest assets in Governor Chukwuma Soludo especially with his responsive system of governance in Anambra.\n\"In Soludo, we are again seeing a visionary in the mould M.I Okpara, who put the region first and took strategic steps that the people are enjoying today.\n\"When I hear Mr governor talk about building a liveable and prosperous homeland, and his vision for Anambra to become a preferred choice for investment, leisure and commerce, I see a man who believes in Ndigbo, as a unique tribe.\n\"That is evident in his belief that the true renaissance of the Black race can actually begin in Anambra, proceed to the Southeastern region and then transcend to Nigeria and the continent.\n\"Soludo\'s love for a better-developed and economically viable Southeastern region can only be summed up in his relentless drive for a liveable and prosperous Anambra. That\'s the starting point,\" Obi emphasized.\n\nThe Anambra youths leader believes there is a lot the region will achieve, if her other governors adopt the Soludo model of governance, which places emphasis on the growth and development of the Igbo homeland.\nHe further said this will completely eradicate the negative governance patterns that have plunged some states of the Southeast into backwardness, economic bankruptcy, lack of confidence in government among other negative indices.\n\"As Ndigbo, we must begin to have a genuine handshake across the states and that can only be possible if the handshakes are for the right reasons.\n\"A situation whereby the governor of Abia or Enugu or Imo for instance, takes a cue from Anambra\'s development blueprint that is working and vice versa, is what is required for the region to flourish.\n\"Soludo has set a model that is working already and can be emulated and replicated in other states.\n\"Today in Anambra, we have people who hitherto, would not want to commit anything towards the work in the state, now queuing up at the State Revenue House, to pay their taxes and levies, without compulsion. This is because they have seen that their money can actually work for them.\n\"They have seen quality roads that will stand the test if time springing up here and there and they feel obliged to be part of the growth process. That\'s the Soludo magic that is restoring the people\'s confidence in government.\n\"Parts of the state that were hitherto, under siege by criminals are now being reclaimed and the natives are returning back home. The health, education, works, entertainment and commerce sectors are being repositioned and sustainable reforms beings implemented. These are foundational steps being entrenched by Governor Soludo and in the coming years, when the fruits will start coming, Ndi Anambra and indeed Ndigbo, will have every reason to celebrate.\n\"That\'s the reason why we as youths, have decided to support Mr Governor, because the mandate he has assumed, is one that will guarantee a secured future for us and our children,\" Obi Emeka concluded.','Adopt Soludo’s Governance Model in Governing Nigeria, Anambra NYCN Advises Tinubu','','publish','open','open','','adopt-soludos-governance-model-in-governing-nigeria-anambra-nycn-advises-tinubu','','','2023-04-25 13:09:14','2023-04-25 13:09:14','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4666',0,'post','',0),(4667,1,'2023-04-25 13:07:31','2023-04-25 13:07:31','','IMG-20230425-WA0073','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230425-wa0073','','','2023-04-25 13:07:31','2023-04-25 13:07:31','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230425-WA0073.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4670,1,'2023-05-08 22:24:31','2023-05-08 22:24:31','<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4671 aligncenter\" src=\"https://arisenewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG-20230505-WA0074-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n....Calls For Improved Welfare Packages, Working Environment\n\nBy Abuchi Onwumelu of Fides Media (Publishers of Fides Newspaper)\n\nThe Chairperson of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and midwives, NANNM, Anambra State Chapter, Comrade Mrs Edith Onwuka, has called for improved working environment and better welfare packages for nurses in the state, emphasizing that productivity level would naturally improved once a good working condition is guaranteed.<!--more-->\n\nThe NANNM Boss who made the call during this year\'s workers\' day celebration held at Alex Ekwueme Square Awka stated that they were at the arena to commemorate the day, take stock of what they had done, enumerate and present their challenges to the government and also remind them of the need to provide good working and favourable environment for all the workers in the state.\n\n\'As a NANNM Chairperson in Anambra State, all the registered nurses both in private and public sector in the state are under my care. I organize them, speak for them and fight for them if there is need to fight. We do not play around any sensitive matter.\n\n\'We sit regularly to discuss issues and take a collective and holistic decision when the need arises. For instance, in Anambra State, where the past administration did upward review of Doctors\' salaries to 100% leaving that of nurses and other health workers. That action led to the mass exodus of nurses.\n\n\'We have been shouting, recently state government recruited 138 nurses but as at today I can tell you authoritatively that they are not up to 100 because the salary package is very poor and low.\n\n\'If Government wants to retain nurses in the health sector they should do the needful. Nurses are the heartbeat of the hospital. You cannot do without them. You may find somebody to do other things for you but somebody that\'s not trained cannot take care of patients. It is our job. So for us to give the best healthcare services government needs to improve the welfare packages of nurses and other health workers. It helps them to stay long after employment without going anywhere.\n\nOn the issue of infiltration of quacks into the profession, the NANNM Chairperson said they were not relenting on that area, stating that they had a joint Committee made up of Nursing Council Association, adding that they usually do quarterly drive.\n\n\'It is not everybody that wears white that is a trained nurse. We are aware that quacks have taken over the profession but we are on it. Very soon we will start to prosecute them. All the bad images we have been having is as a result of this quackery. If you hear people die here and there go and check they were handled by quack nurses.\n\n\'We are begging government to employ nurses and provide a better welfare package for them. So that they would stay in the system without moving. There are many trained nurses in the labour market. Trained nurses are known for better healthcare services, she concluded.\n\n<!--more-->\n\nSpeaking on May Day Celebration, Comrade Onwuka said that it was celebrated globally on the first of May every year, noting that it was a day set aside for workers all over the world to interface with their employers the government and table their challenges.\n\n\'Here in Anambra State we are happy to have Prof Chukwuma Soludo as our Governor. He listens to our yearnings and aspirations and always ready to feel our pulses. He is gradually addressing those pertinent issues and we can only ask him to sustain the tempo.\n\n\'He has promised to address our challenges. He has started well and we see him as a leader with a Midas touch. We\'ll continue to pray for him to succeed, if he succeeds, we will equally succeed. We are happy with him,\' she said.\n\nComrade Onwuka who doubles as the Chairman of Joint State Public Service Negotiating Council Anambra State, JSPSNC, said that she was elated with the way and manner Governor Soludo was going about their welfare , even as she asked him to expedite action towards ameliorating the plights of workers in the state.\n\nOn handling the two positions, as NANNM and JSPSNC Boss, she described it as tasking, demanding and hectic, attributing her success to God Almighty, adding that she had ensured that she gave her all while carrying out the functions required from the both positions.\n\n\'It is not easy couple with my primary assignment. You know I am a nurse. At the state level I try to meet up with the expectations, especially as it concerns workers in the state. I don\'t joke with that responsibility. It is really huge for me but I\'m not relenting. I\'m giving each office all the attentions it deserved.\n\n\'We negotiate with the government and ensure that those things that bring about harmony between the workers and the government are in place. Once there\'s a challenge we sit together as a team and then find a lasting solution as fast as possible.\n\nContributing the State Secretary of NANNM Anambra State, Dr Ikedi Onah urged the government to assist the profession by employing quality and trained nurses, saying that the importance of professional nurses in the health sector cannot be overemphasized.','NANNM Chairperson Decries Poor Remuneration of Nurses In Anambra State','','publish','open','open','','nannm-chairperson-decries-poor-remuneration-of-nurses-in-anambra-state','','','2023-05-08 22:24:31','2023-05-08 22:24:31','',0,'https://arisenewsng.com/?p=4670',0,'post','',0),(4671,1,'2023-05-08 22:23:39','2023-05-08 22:23:39','','IMG-20230505-WA0074','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230505-wa0074','','','2023-05-08 22:23:39','2023-05-08 22:23:39','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG-20230505-WA0074.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4672,1,'2023-05-08 22:24:18','2023-05-08 22:24:18','','IMG-20230505-WA0073','','inherit','open','closed','','img-20230505-wa0073','','','2023-05-08 22:24:18','2023-05-08 22:24:18','',0,'https://arisenews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG-20230505-WA0073.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),