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Uzii Community Upholds Igbo Culture And Tradition

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Uzii Community Masquerade

 

~ Upholds Generational Customs Of Uzii Known As Itunye Omu ~

Culture and tradition can be described as a characteristic of the people which has been amassed throughout its history.

Is also said to be a group’s beliefs and behaviours that are passed down from one generation to another.

Though Christianity has changed the narrative, thereby made many to abandoned the event and traditional practices. Some of the well known individuals that had participated in such an events in the past have now accepted Christ and followed his teachings. While some are still in love with the event and still sees it as a funfair event.

All these descriptions will be seen on the 3rd day of February 2024 as a community in Ideato North LGA of Imo State, known as Uzii will be having an age long historical event in the land called *Ntunye Omu*

Ntunye Omu signifies commencement of *Oso Nmanwu* that comes up properly after few days of the Ntunye Omu event.

On this occasion, masquerades from the 10 villages that made up of Uzii ancient kingdom will be on parade displaying their dancing skills to the amazement and to pleasure of the people who came from all parts of the world to celebrate and witness this yearly occasion.

Most times, this event is an avenue to meet with family members, friends and loved ones who have for long lost contacts of each other.

It brings the people together with singular purpose of fostering unity and peace among the people and the community at large.

It is an annually event mostly holding on the month of February.

That of the year 2024 is very significant and obviously going to be a special event, as the newly elected President General of Uzii Town Union Hon Chief Chijioke Alaekwe (Ochinanwata) together with his Executives will be appearing formally as special guests to the event, which will be his first official outing in the community as the PG of Uzii Town Union.

The newly elected executives of the town union will be officially swear in and hand over the leadership mantle by the outgoing Excos of the town union on the early hours of the 3rd day of February 2024.

After in which at the noon hours, the new PG Hon Chijioke Alaekwe with his Executives will proceed to the popular market of the town known as Nkwo Uzii, where Ndi Ishi Ala which are the ten village heads will be waiting graciously to receive the new executives of the community town union.

Uzii is a strategic community with prospects, well situated for economy growth and development.

Uzii have Anambra as a neighbouring State, that made it easier for movement of goods and services within the community.

With great values for investors with interest on investing in the community to benefits from. Well secured community with a fertile ground for healthy agricultural produce.

Investors can as well reap lots of benefits in investing in private businesses like hospital, hotels, schools both secondary schools and universities.

Uzii is currently hosting an oil and gas company in the community owned by an indigene of the community and other companies that are fully operational in the community like table water company, gas refill plant company including the ongoing construction of a plastic company in the community.

Uzii is truly a blessed community with peaceful coexistence, ready to receive partners in development and economy growth of the community.

Comrade Austin Udoka Onuigbo
PRO Elect Uzii Town Union.

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Police Ban Peter Obi Supporters’ Birthday Rally in Kaduna Over Security Concerns

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Fully armed police vehicles at the Obidient birthday rally meeting point in Kaduna.

The Kaduna State Police Command has issued a security advisory, warning against a planned political rally by supporters of former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, scheduled to hold in honour of his birthday.

According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command received credible intelligence suggesting that the rally, though intended as a show of support, may be infiltrated by criminal elements aiming to incite violence and disrupt public order.

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151 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS FACE FORCE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OVER DISCIPLINARY MATTERS

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‎151 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS FACE FORCE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OVER DISCIPLINARY MATTERS

‎In a decisive step towards reinforcing internal accountability and professional standards, one hundred and fifty-one (151) senior police officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over various pending disciplinary matters. The exercise commenced today Monday, 14th July till Friday, 25th July 2025, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

‎The Force Disciplinary Committee is an essential internal structure responsible for reviewing and adjudicating cases of alleged breaches of professional conduct, misconduct, and ethical violations involving senior officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above. The affected officers, drawn from various commands and formations across the country, are expected to undergo a thorough and transparent review process in line with extant police regulations and disciplinary procedures for final recommendation to the Police Service Commission.

‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force. He emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force will not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct.

‎The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public trust. The disciplinary process reflects the Force’s keenness to maintaining an accountable and service-driven institution, where standards are upheld and the rule of law is respected from within.

‎ACP
‎FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
‎FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
‎ABUJA.

‎16TH JULY, 2025.

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Customs FOU ‘A’ Vows Tougher Action Against Illicit Financial Flows …Hands Over ₦31m Seized Foreign Currency to EFCC

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, has reaffirmed its commitment to curbing illicit financial flows, following the seizure of undeclared foreign currency valued at ₦30.86 million near the Seme border.

The seized funds were formally handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.

Speaking during the handover, the Unit head, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, explained that the interception occurred on Sunday, 13 July 2025, when officers on routine patrol along the Babapupa bush path flagged down a suspicious Nissan Almera.

According to him, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into the nearby bush, evading arrest. “Upon inspection, officers discovered undeclared foreign currency, $20,000 in U.S. dollars and 110,000 in West African CFA francs carefully stashed in the vehicle.”

“The seized currency contravenes Section 3 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, which mandates the declaration of any amount exceeding $10,000 or its equivalent at Nigeria’s borders”, he noted.

Comptroller Shuaibu highlighted the importance of inter-agency collaboration in tackling transnational crimes while reiterating the Unit’s commitment to protecting the Nigerian economy from economic sabotage. “We will remain vigilant and ensure our borders are not used as conduits for criminal activities.”

After receiving the seized currency, the Head of Investigation, Lagos Directorate of the EFCC, Shehu Muhammed-Allah, commended the Service for its professionalism and timely intervention.

“This handover reinforces the synergy between both agencies. It is a strong message to criminals that the law is watching, and there will be consequences”, he warned.

He affirmed that the EFCC will investigate to trace the ownership of the abandoned vehicle and will pursue legal proceedings in accordance with the law.

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