Human Rights Lawyer Accuses Afikpo/Edda Lawmaker of Silence Over Amasiri Crisis
By Sharon Akuboh, Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria — 6 March 2026A human rights advocate and legal practitioner, Xavier Chinaecherem Mkpachi-Oko, has issued a strongly worded open letter to Idu Ighariwey, the Member of the House of Representatives representing Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency, accusing him of failing to speak out amid an ongoing crisis affecting the Amasiri community…
Omga007AN Open Letter to Hon. Idu Igariwey (Okpudo)Honourable Member Representing Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency National Assembly, Abuja
FROM:XAVIER CHINAECHEREM MKPACHI-OKO, ESQ.Human Rights Advocate & Son of Amasiri Community 6 March 2026 Distinguished Honourable Idu Ighariwey, I write to you not with the courtesies that normally accompany correspondence between a constituent and his elected representative, but with the gravity that this moment demands. This is not a letter requesting favours or seeking patronage….
An Open Letter to The Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr David Umahi
Dear Senator Umahi, ANOTHER ONE-WEEK ULTIMATUM TO PRODUCE VICTIMS’ HEADS, BODIES, AND NAMES OF SUSPECTS IN THE OSO ATTACK AS A CONDITION FOR NORMALCY IN AMASIRI—MY HONEST BUT UNTOLD TRUTH ABOUT THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE STATE’S ACTIONS ON AMASIRI COMMUNITIES AND THE GENERAL MOOD OF THE AVERAGE INNOCENT INDIGENE The mediatory meeting, summoned by His…
Schools Hail Wike’s Education Revamp, ERC Raises SSCE Standard
By Sharon Emephia Schools across the Federal Capital Territory have applauded the ongoing education reforms spearheaded by the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike (CON), as the Education Resource Centre (ERC) intensifies monitoring of the ongoing SSC Mock Examinations in Mathematics. The commendation came during the inspection of schools by the Director of…
APC Unites in Kano as Stakeholders Affirm New State Executive
By Sharon Akuboh The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has recorded a major milestone as key stakeholders across the state affirmed and endorsed the newly elected State Executive Committee of the party. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,…
Benue and Taraba State govts Meet in Wukari towards finding lasting Peace
By Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo In their unwavering commitment to peace and stability in Taraba and Benue states, the Governors of the two states, Dr Agbu Kefas of Taraba State and Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, convened a high-level meeting aimed at finding lasting solutions to the persistent crisis affecting communities in the southern part…
Former Speaker commends Peaceful conduct of APC Congresses in Taraba
By Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo The former Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly, Professor Joseph Albasu Kunini has commended the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party congresses across the State culminating in the election of Alhaji Abubakar Bawa as the State Chairman of the party. He made the commendations in Jalingo on Wednesday…
Federal University Uburu Storms Abakaliki Rice Mill with Free Respiratory Care for 200 Workers
By Nkechinyere Ewa Workers at the Abakaliki Rice Mill have received a major health boost as the David Umahi federal University Uburu, Ohaozara, Ebonyi state (DUFUHS) commenced free diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases at the bustling mill complex. The university announced that the first 200 workers diagnosed with respiratory illnesses will receive complete treatment…