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A Former Governor Of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, Writes: *When I See Public Office Holders Misbehaving, I Used To Have This Thought,*

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A Former Governor Of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, Writes:

*When I See Public Office Holders Misbehaving, I Used To Have This Thought,*

*”Probably They Do Not Have a Good Wife/Husband or a Good Marriage”*

*As governor, I was on call 24/7 sometimes.*
*I got very angry and could take my anger on anyone.*

*So, my chief of protocol bore the brunt one day.*

*I had a reception for guests and he placed them in rooms, not the way I would have done it, but he didn’t do anything wrong.*
*He used his own judgment.*

*I would have done it the other way, but I over reacted.*
*I spoke very harsh to him.*

*While I was doing this, my wife walked in and didn’t say a word.*
*She came in, did some other things in my office and left.*

*When I got back home in the evening, I’d forgotten about it. It’s just a normal event in the day.*

*My wife went on her knees in front of me, looked straight into my eyes like a penitent sinner and said, “The way you spoke to this guy was wrong and we have to go and apologise to him.”*
*She said I had no reason to speak to anyone like that.*
*I said, “What! He did this…” and she interrupted me, “Yes, I heard everything.*

*”The way you would have done it was different, but he didn’t do a bad thing. He used his discretion.* *So, what are you going to do? You have destroyed his self esteem.* *Tomorrow, he is not going to do anything discretionally.*
*He would wait for orders and then you will get irritated at that. You have made him lose his self-confidence and that is wrong. You need to go and apologise to him. Why should you speak to someone like that?* *Because you are governor?”*

*I ignored her, stood up and went into the bedroom, still fuming. As she will always do if she wants to have her way, my wife followed me into the bedroom and went on her knees again to plead the cause of a man as if he had begged her to plead his case.*
*”You have to do it this night and not tomorrow” because I kept saying I would do it tomorrow.*
*Onarie, still on her knees and almost in tears, insisted and said, “No, tonight. That man is not going to sleep well and so you do not have the right to sleep well when he was not sleeping well.”*

*Clearly defeated, I got into the car and we drove to his house.*

*His gate man froze when he discovered I was the one. In his confusion, he did not know how to properly open the gate till Onarie told him to take two deep breaths before attempting to open the door again!*

*We were ushered into the living room by an equally confused maid who had to stumble over chairs.*

*His wife turned in.*
*They were about to go to bed.*
*She was in her night gown.*

*She saw me and was scared with the expression of, ‘Okay, you have come to fire my husband finally’.*
*The guy came downstairs, petrified as my wife and I walked into the private living room.*

*The wife wanted to get up and leave.*
*I told the guy I came to apologise for my rude and harsh behaviour towards him and I told him am sorry.*

*They all got emotional but I got relieved.*

*It was like a heavy load had been taken off me.*

*I still get upset with things going up wrong, but I don’t get to a point I feel I am too big to say sorry.*
*And am learning to treat people better.*

*You can be referred to as “Your Excellency” today, but, for the best, it will only last eight years.*
*Senator?*
*Minister?*
*It is not forever!*

*Permanent Sec? It is still not permanent and we all know it’s just a title and not a life long position.*

*Director?*
*CEO?*
*DG?*
*etc.*

*Life is a stage, a platform for services unto God.*

*So let everyone take heed. Forgive and have regard for Human beings.*

*Moral Lessons.*

*Chose a spouse that have a soft and forgiving heart not a callous one*

*Respect other people’s opinion and have a listening ear*

*Have it in your mind that tomorrow is pregnant and no one know what it will deliver*

*Respect women opinions and fine tune it if need be because they are the Architect of our home.*

*Finally never belittle anybody in life because no one knows tomorrow*

*God bless you richly. Feel free to share it if you are blessed…*

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Imo: Mortuary owner on the run as police declare him wanted over alleged organ harvesting

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One Mr. Stanley Morocco Oparaugo, a mortuary owner in Umuhu Autonomous Community in Ngor-okpala LGA, Imo State, is now on the run after the police declared him wanted over allegations of organ harvesting in the facility.

Oparaugo also runs a hotel in the community.

The Imo State Police Command carried out an operation at the mortuary which led to the discovery of disjointed and unkempt corpses in the facility.

The manner in which the dead bodies were tampered with, according to the police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, suggested that organ harvesting is going on in the mortuary.

In a statement made available to journalists, Okoye disclosed that the operation was personally led by the police commissioner, Aboki Danjuma, acting on credible intelligence concerning the activities of the morgue.

He added that the operation was assisted by a vigilante group from the LGA, in line with ongoing efforts to curb kidnapping and other violent crimes within the state, especially along the Owerri–Aba Expressway.

The statement disclosed that decomposed and mutilated corpses were discovered in unhygienic conditions in the morgue.

“Following these discoveries, both the hotel and mortuary were sealed on the directive of the state government. The suspect’s residence was also searched, and crucial exhibits were recovered,” the statement explained.

Okoye further hinted that a forensic report which was documented by the pathological department of the State Specialist Hospital will be used in the ongoing investigation.

He added that the Commissioner of Police assured the public that all accomplices would be identified and brought to justice.

“Stanley Morocco Oparaugo has been declared wanted. Anyone with useful information should contact the nearest police station or call 0803 477 3600.
Maximum security has also been deployed along the Owerri–Aba Expressway. The Command assures travelers during the holidays of its commitment to their safety,” the statement added.

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Royal Family Reacts After Popular Musician, KWAM 1 Shows Interest In Becoming Next Awujale Of Ijebuland

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The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode, next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland, Ogun State, has instructed Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to confirm his family’s royal lineage to validate his membership in the ruling house.

KWAM 1, in a letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Agunsebi Quarters, Ijebu-Ode, announced his interest in the stool, describing himself as a “bonafide son” of the ruling house.

KWAM 1 also stated that his candidacy aligns with Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.

In an interview with Punch, the Chairman of the ruling house and former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Abdulateef Owoyemi, said only bonafide members of the family would be allowed to participate in the selection process.

Owoyemi explained that KWAM 1, Olori Omooba of Ijebu land and others interested in the stool have been directed to complete the Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form.

According to him, the form, which requires contenders to trace their genealogy back seven generations, ensures that only genuine princes from the family can participate, thereby blocking “strangers” from claiming the throne.

He said, “The first step for anyone interested in contesting for the Awujale throne is to declare their lineage by filling the standard Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form. Once confirmed as a legitimate member of the ruling house, they can then apply for the expression of interest form.

“We have told him, just like everyone else interested in the Awujale throne, that the first step is to declare his lineage. He will do this by completing the royal lineage data form, showing his full name, which parent and grandparent he descends from, and continuing up to seven generations.

“The completed form will be signed and submitted to the head of the ruling house unit of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, who will affirm that he is a genuine member. Only then will the process move forward.”

Owoyemi emphasised that although the application window for the throne officially closed on December 5, KWAM 1 had been given a five-day extension, which would lapse on December 10.

He noted, “We won’t shut anybody out of picking the next Awujale, but we must ensure that you are a legitimate member of Fusengbuwa. Every right comes with responsibilities. For a royal family, everyone must prove their legitimacy by completing the royal lineage data form.

“When we receive the form, we will review it meticulously. If clarification is needed, we will contact the applicant. We welcome men of influence who will use their influence to enhance the throne, not to claim it, ensuring that what truly belongs to our family is preserved.”

Owoyemi explained that the local government has given them 14 days to select candidates, and the ruling house hopes to have a new Awujale by the second or third week of January 2026.

He added, “The local government has given us 14 days to select candidates, which expires on December 18. After that, the kingmakers have seven days to deliberate and choose one candidate, whose name will be forwarded to the governor.

“Legally, the government then has 21 days to conduct background checks and security clearance, allowing for objections or protests. After this period, the State Executive Council will ratify the nominee, and the governor will announce the next Awujale, after which coronation rites will commence.

“So, combining the candidate selection, kingmakers’ deliberation, and legal objection period, we are looking at around 42 days. Therefore, we expect the next Awujale to emerge between the second and third week of January.”

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U.S. Surveillance Fighter Jet Flies Over Kwara, Ekiti As American Officials Arrive In Abuja

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By Peter Agba Kalu

 

Like I revealed to you earlier today several US Marine officers arrived Nigeria yesterday and some moved straight to several terrorism hot spots.

Today, another security expert and Sahel conflict reporter, Brant Phillip, confirmed my earlier story.

 

But, he went further to disclosed that earlier today U.S. reconnaissance flights were being conducted over parts of western Nigeria, reportedly originating from a U.S. military facility in Ghana as I equally revealed earlier this week

 

The unusual military activity in Nigeria’s airspace has raised fresh questions about the scope of a growing security partnership between Abuja and Washington, following reports that a United States surveillance fighter jet was sighted flying over Kwara and Ekiti States.

 

The operation, according to security analysts, marks a significant turn in U.S. intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) activity in the region, with potential implications for Nigeria’s counterterrorism strategy.

 

The development comes as the first batch of Senior U.S. officials reportedly arrived in Abuja on Wednesday night, fuelling speculation about imminent announcements on bilateral security arrangements.

 

While the Nigerian government has yet to issue an official statement, information emerging from defence experts suggests that the United States may be deepening its involvement in Nigeria’s fight against extremist groups.

 

It is believe that Nigerian officials are keeping quiet because even America has not made open the scope of their operations and how the level of their involvement be.

 

Keep a date with me for up-to-date insiders information of the Trump’s threat

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