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On Thursday, 12 out of 36 Biafrans who had been detained since May 24, 2021, were granted their freedom after four long years. This release followed a series of court orders that discharged and acquitted these individuals of all charges. Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), described the release as historic. He said that while justice may be delayed, it cannot be denied, asserting that freedom will ultimately prevail. In a statement released on April 10, 2025, Ejiofor said, "History was made today at the Ebonyi State High Court, as 12 Biafran inmates, part of a group of 36 held since May 24, 2021, were finally set free in compliance with successive court orders discharging and acquitting them of all charges." Ejiofor also mentioned the formal application by the Ebonyi State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), who withdrew the latest charges against the 12 individuals, marking a long-overdue respect for the rule of law...

By Engr. P.U Ekezie In politics, timing is everything. And when desperation meets denial, political actors scramble for old loyalties they once scorned. That is exactly what we witnessed when 21 APC governors rushed to Kaduna some days ago to plead with former President Muhammadu Buhari not to abandon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in the run-up to the 2027 elections. Let us call it what it is: a late-night knock on a door they once slammed shut. Since the 2023 elections, the APC-led Federal Government under President Tinubu and many APC state governors have governed with arrogance and exclusion — dismissing those who built the Party, mocking their political relevance, and downplaying their electoral value. It even became fashionable in some quarters to sneer, “Where are Buhari’s 12 million votes?” — as though the North and the CPC bloc had suddenly become disposable. Yet, it is an unalterable fact that the North gave Tinubu more votes than any other region — inclu...

....Tasks them to preach the gospel of solution Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, yesterday at the International conference center in Awka welcomed thousands of supporters of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah into the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). These supporters, mostly from the All Progressives Congress (APC), and YPP defected to APGA to work towards Soludo's re-election, citing his commitment to Anambra State's well-being. Soludo at the August event promised to immortalize the late senator, saying, "We will ensure we immortalize him, even if it's naming a street after him. But we will do better to find a monument to name after him. The leader of the defecting members, Chuks Kamen Ogbonna, in his speech urged APGA members to accept them as part of the party. Ogbonna stated, "I speak today not just as Kamen Chuks Ogbonna, but as a vessel of a legacy—the legacy of Senator Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah." He pledged to lead the group ...

......As Buhari Says he is staying in APC but can't interfer with their political choices   A delegation of APC governors yesterday in Kaduna met with former President Muhammadu Buhari, to felicitate with him on Salah. They commended the former President for his achievements while in office which has laid a foundation for future developments in Nigeria, while urging him to prevail upon his allies to remain in the party admist speculations of defection to other parties ahead of the 2027 general election, as the CPC constitutes the biggest Bloc in the APC, stating that if this very Bloc goes APC in Nigeria will be doomed.    However, Buhari who spoke to our sources, who on the condition of anonymity, for fear of victimization on the closed door meeting with the governor's said, the former president seemed to have distanced himself from the issue, stating that individuals like Hon.  Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba,  Abubakar Malami (SAN) and others should dec...

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspects, Chidiebere Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi, in connection with the murder of 80-year-old Mrs. Theresa Igbojonu in Ihiala. The suspects, both from Umunwaji Ogboro, Ihiala, are currently in custody at the Ihiala Divisional Police Station. This was made known to newsmen through a press release by the PPRO of Anambra state Police command SP Ikenga Tochukwu. He said that the late victim was tied on both legs and mouth before she was murdered in cold blood. A joint security team have arrested Chidiebere Igboanugo on April 5, 2025, when the deceased's son recognized the stolen motorcycle being driven by the suspect along Ezego junction in Ihiala.  Further interrogation led to the arrest of Emmanuel Ibeabuchi on April 7, 2025, who was implicated by Chidiebere as a co-conspirator A black CG motorcycle allegedly stolen from the deceased has also been recovered. However, two other suspects, Alla and Emeka,...

The Anambra State Joint Security Team, comprising the police, army, navy, department of State Security, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and Anambra State Vigilante, has intensified security patrols in Nnewi and Ihiala. This move the PPRO of the command SP Ikenga Tochukwu said aims to prevent any security breaches and ensure a safe environment for residents and businesses. The Anambra state commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, however commended residents of Awka and Onitsha for their resilience in condemning acts that threaten national peace. He praised their efforts to improve economic activities, particularly on Mondays.  The police-led joint security force is committed to maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and promoting economic growth.  The patrol is intended to enhance security  and surveillance to deter criminal activities and build community trust within the state, as it's also a...

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has lauded the officers of the Anambra State Police Command for their professionalism during yesterday's primary elections of political parties for the November 8th 2025 elections in the state.  The officers the command PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said were deployed for the National Assignment, which involved the election of flag bearers for governorship positions in various political parties. While commending the officers, CP Orutugu noted that there is still much work to be done to ensure a peaceful and secure environment, particularly during the campaigns and main elections. He emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of professionalism in law enforcement, especially during sensitive and high-stakes events. The Commissioner urged officers to continue exceling in their duties, reiterating the Command's commitment to providing a secure environment for all political actors and the general public. He said tha...

RAYMOND OZOJI reports  The Executive Governor of Anambra State His Excellency Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo is to commission the Chinua Achebe International Passenger and Cargo Airport Road Umueri in Anambra-East Local Government Area of the state on Monday 7th April, 2025.  President-General of Umueri community Amb. Dr. John Metchie who disclosed this to HEADLINE NEWS on Sunday, said the airport road is one of the governor's road revolution in the state and very pivotal to the effective operation of the airport, adding that Umueri community has been a beneficiary of the dividends of democracy championed by the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state.  Metchie who lauded the governor's commitment to road infrastructure, maintained that the governor has awarded over 700 kilometers of roads and completed over 450 kilometers. He therefore emphasized that the grand commissioning of the airport road at Umueri is another significant milestone ...

....Says incident indicates loss of confidence in security apparatus and judiciary  Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has extended his condolences to the families affected by the recent Plateau jungle justice incident, where a mob took the law into their own hands in Bokkos Local government area (LGA), which resulted in over 52 deaths and numerous injuries.  He said this tragic event is a stark reminder of the breakdown of societal norms and the erosion of trust in our security apparatus and judiciary. "The increasing reliance on jungle justice is a direct result of citizens' loss of confidence in the security agencies and the judiciary. When people feel that the system has failed them, they resort to extrajudicial measures, undermining the rule of law and perpetuating a cycle of violence." Hon. Nwajiuba attributes this breakdown to security outfits lacking intelligence and focus, due to non commitment of the Tinubu's administration to the basic human existence. H...

By Christian ABURIME  In a rare show of unity and political maturity by the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, the entire political architecture of Anambra State converged with a single voice as all 21 Local Government Areas rallied behind Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, unanimously endorsing him as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the forthcoming gubernatorial election.  The APGA convention, held in a charged but peaceful atmosphere, recorded 3,260 accredited delegates, out of which 3,175 cast their votes. Of those, 3,168 were valid, with only four invalid entries—each one of the valid votes going to Soludo, a clean sweep that underscored the confidence reposed in his leadership. Chief Nwaegbo Uche, chairman of the electoral committee, officially declared Soludo returned as the party’s candidate, citing the unprecedented support across the board. The votes came from every part of the state—Aguata, Anambra East, Anambra Wes...