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IBC Dead Under Uzodimma? Emelumba, Onyegbule Allegedly Accused of Mismanagement, Asset Disposal
The once-vibrant Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC)—comprising Orient TV and Radio FM—has reportedly descended into a state of operational stagnation and physical deterioration, raising serious concerns about media management under the current administration of Governor Hope Uzodimma.
According to findings by field reporters, stakeholders have expressed alarm over allegations suggesting mismanagement and possible irregularities involving the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Declan Emelumba, and the Director General of IBC, Ms. Ify Onyegbule.
Sources within the organization allege that several critical broadcast assets—originally procured or donated during the administration of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim—have gone missing without clear documentation or public explanation.
These assets allegedly include an Outside Broadcast (OB) Van, a Hilux vehicle, a Hummer bus, a Toyota Sienna, a Toyota Camry, and two transmission units.
Insider accounts suggest these were removed under administrative instructions; however, there is no official confirmation or denial from the concerned parties, as efforts to obtain their comments were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
Beyond equipment loss, the IBC headquarters—home also to the Nigerian Statesman newspaper—has reportedly suffered environmental neglect, infrastructural decay, and security vulnerabilities.
Staff now operate in conditions deemed unsafe and unsuitable for productive media work, worsened by inadequate power supply and frequent instances of vandalism.
While Orient TV remains technically active on Startimes Channel 35, insiders confirm that its broadcasts are sporadic, inconsistent, and often interrupted.
Adding to the concerns is the perceived marginalization of IBC in favor of private media outlets.
Credible industry observers allege that the state government spends between ₦8 million and ₦10 million for live event coverage through private channels reportedly owned by political associates, while IBC remains underfunded and underutilized.
Public interest advocates and media professionals are now calling for a full-scale probe into the affairs of IBC.
Their appeal is not necessarily an accusation but a call for transparency, reform, and revitalization of a once-prestigious media institution.
They urge Governor Uzodimma to prioritize IBC’s revival to restore public trust and professional integrity in the state’s broadcast sector.
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Man in shock after lady he lodged with in a hotel in Abuja flees with his car and other valuables
A Nigerian man is currently in shock after a young lady identified as Precious Chinyere , whom he took to a hotel in the Asokoro area in the FCT for a romantic getaway allegedly fled with his car and other personal belongings on Thursday, February 5,
The distraught man and Precious had visited the hotel and opted for a short time stay. Things took a different in the evening when the man noticed Precious had left the hotel room without notifying him and took along with her some of his personal belongings including phones and laptop and also his car.
The victim immediately reported the incident to the police.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh, told LIB that the matter is currently being investigated and that efforts are being made to apprehend the suspect.
The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the k!lling of more than 200 civilians in recent attacks on communities in Kwara State.
Recall that terrorists launched de@dly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night, k!lling unsuspecting citizens.
It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the villages, opened fire on residents and burned homes.
According to reports, the de@th toll from the unfortunate incident hit 200 on Thursday night.
Reacting, the US Mission Nigeria condemned the k!lling via a post on its official X handle.
The post reads, “The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the de@th toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence.
“We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice.”
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“I’ll never settle for a barber, yahoo boy or a poor man” — nail tech’s list of men she says she can’t marry sparks reactions online
A Nigerian nail technician has set social media talking after openly listing the kind of men she says she can never settle for.
In a now-viral post, she stated clearly that she refuses to “settle for less” and went on to mention professions and traits she considers a no-go area.
According to her, she can never settle for a barber, an aza man, a yahoo boy, a mechanic, an actor, a laundry man, a hype man, or a plumber. She also added that she wouldn’t marry a man with a high body count or a poor man.
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