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Enugu says goodbye to Jnr Pope with tears
17May By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

Enugu says goodbye to Jnr Pope with tears

The town of Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, Igboetiti Local Government Area of Enugu State mourned deeply on Friday as Junior Pope, also known as John Odonwodo, was laid to rest. The funeral proceedings began at 10:00 am with a commendation mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Parish, Ukehe. The late actor was then laid in state at his father’s compound, where family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers paid their final respects before his internment at a private venue around 1:30 pm. The burial ceremony was filled with sorrow as colleagues and fans gathered to bid farewell to the beloved actor. Jennifer Awele, the actor's wife, was unable to hold back her tears as she wept openly at the start of the funeral procession. Jnr Pope, aged 43, tragically lost his life, along with four others, on April 10 in ...
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Elevation of Judges: Minister’s Wife and CJN’s Daughter-in-Law Among Nominees
17May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Elevation of Judges: Minister’s Wife and CJN’s Daughter-in-Law Among Nominees

Amidst concerns raised by various civil society groups and individuals, Justice Nyesom-Wike Eberechi Suzzette, the wife of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has been recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC) for elevation to the Court of Appeal. The NJC also nominated Ariwoola Oluwakemi Victoria, the daughter-in-law of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, for a judgeship in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who is set to retire from the judiciary in August, presided over the NJC meeting where these nominations were made. The NJC, during the meeting, took disciplinary actions against two Judges and issued warnings. Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo was barred from elevation for two years for an abuse of discretionary power, while Justic...
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Emeka Okonkwo, aka E-Money, Denies Allegations of Affair with Late Actor’s Wife and Issues Warning
17May By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

Emeka Okonkwo, aka E-Money, Denies Allegations of Affair with Late Actor’s Wife and Issues Warning

In response to accusations of being involved in a romantic relationship with the wife of the late Nollywood actor, JohnPaul Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope, popular businessman and socialite Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money, has spoken out. Tragically, Junior Pope and three others lost their lives in a boating accident on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a film shoot last month. Since Junior Pope's passing, there have been online speculations linking E-Money to the actor's wife. E-Money has vowed to take legal action against those responsible for spreading false information. Sharing his thoughts on Instagram, he called on the public to help him identify the individuals behind the defamation. He expressed, "I have been made aware of individuals circulating...
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17May By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

The body of Junior Pope arrives in his hometown for burial [Video]

Junior Pope, also known as JohnPaul Odonwodo, has been brought to his hometown of Ukehe Igbo-etiti Local Government Area in Enugu State for burial. The ongoing burial ceremony is attended by numerous Nollywood personalities. The funeral mass is being conducted by Rt Rev Godfrey Onah, the Bishop of Nsukka Catholic Diocese. Jr. Pope tragically passed away in April following a boat accident on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a movie shoot location. Watch the video here
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Police in Imo State Apprehend Suspects Connected to the Killing of General Duru and Others
16May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Police in Imo State Apprehend Suspects Connected to the Killing of General Duru and Others

In Imo State, the Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in apprehending the suspected killers of retired Major General Richard Duru. During the operation, law enforcement officers were able to seize 552 live rounds of ammunition. Addressing the media at the Police Headquarters in Owerri, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, speaking on behalf of Commissioner of Police CP Aboki Danjuma, credited the success of the arrests to the proactive operational strategies employed by the police force in combating violent crimes and related offenses in the state. He disclosed that among the recent accomplishments of the command was the arrest of the individuals responsible for the abduction and subsequent killing of retired Major General Richard Duru, who was taken cap...
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Rev Fr Basil Gbuzuo, Anambra Catholic Priest, Taken Hostage by Gunmen as Police Launch Search
16May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Rev Fr Basil Gbuzuo, Anambra Catholic Priest, Taken Hostage by Gunmen as Police Launch Search

Anambra State, particularly the Onitsha Diocese, is reeling from the news of the abduction of Reverend Father Basil Gbuzuo by unknown gunmen. The Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha released a statement on May 16, 2024, disclosing the distressing incident. The abduction took place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at approximately 8 am along the Eke Nkpor-Obosi bypass. Most Rev Valerian Okeke, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha, has urged the faithful and all people of goodwill to pray for Fr Gbuzuo's swift and safe release. The Archdiocese is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to ensure Fr Gbuzuo's freedom, invoking the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for his prompt release from captivity. Fr Prudentius E. Aroh, the Chancellor of the Diocese, expressed sorrow in the s...
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15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

LP crisis: Julius Abure praises the support of Peter Obi and Alex Otti in the National Convention

During a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Abuja, Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Julius Abure, acknowledged the backing of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for the National Convention despite the controversies surrounding the event. Abure also expressed gratitude towards Governor Alex Otti of Abia State for his endorsement of the convention, emphasizing the party's commitment to decisions made by its organs such as the NWC, NEC, and the Convention, regardless of political influences. In his remarks, Abure stated, “The Labour Party distinguishes itself by upholding the Principle of Party Supremacy, and I am thankful to all our supporters who stood by us during the National Convention." He further acknowledged the presence of delegates from Abia Sta...
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Concerns Over Pollution from Rice Mill Lead Anambra Community Residents to Desert Homes
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Concerns Over Pollution from Rice Mill Lead Anambra Community Residents to Desert Homes

In Ndam village, located in Nnobi community, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, a number of residents have chosen to vacate their houses due to environmental pollution caused by the Seaman Rice Mill, a recently set up company. Local inhabitants expressed their discontent with having a rice mill situated in the middle of their residential area, pointing out the unpleasant odor and the release of noxious black smoke into the atmosphere, enveloping the entire vicinity. Spokesperson for the affected families, Mr. John Enwedo, conveyed during an interview with the media, "The rice mill was established here last year. Upon commencing operations, we observed dense black smoke emanating from the factory, shrouding our entire community. Many individuals in the vicinity began...
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Decline in Nigeria’s judiciary is evident – Peter Obi
15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Decline in Nigeria’s judiciary is evident – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has expressed concern over the deteriorating state of Nigeria's judiciary, highlighting that the decline is undeniable and poses a threat to the nation's future. In a Keynote speech titled 'The Role of the Judiciary in Shaping Nigeria's Future' delivered during the 5th Memorial of Justice Anthony Nnaemeka Aniagolu at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, the former Anambra governor paid tribute to the late Justice of the Supreme Court. Obi honored Justice Anthony Nnaemeka Aniagolu's legacy, praising his integrity, commitment to upholding the rule of law, and ensuring justice during his tenure from 1978 to 1987. Reflecting on the current state of the judiciary, Obi acknowledged that while there are...
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Reno Omokri: Atiku, El-Rufai, Kwankwaso Unlikely to Contest 2027 Presidency with Peter Obi
15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Reno Omokri: Atiku, El-Rufai, Kwankwaso Unlikely to Contest 2027 Presidency with Peter Obi

Renowned sociopolitical analyst, Reno Omokri, has issued a warning to Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, in anticipation of the 2027 presidential elections. Omokri cautioned that former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the Nigeria Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) would not be willing to vie for the 2027 presidency alongside Obi. Expressing his views on Obi's meeting with Atiku, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Sule Lamido, Omokri stated that no prominent northerner in their right mind would agree to compete for the 2027 presidency with the former governor of Anambra State. Through a post on X, the former presidential spokesperson questioned the implications of Obi's reconciliation with ...
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