Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has commissioned the Maximum Cap Rice Mills Nigeria Limited, built by Honourable Chukwuemeka Egbogah at Umuokpu village Awka; close to the Enugu – Onitsha Express way.

Governor Soludo, represented by the Commissioner for Industry, Mr. Christian Udechukwu, was accompanied by the Mayor of Awka South Local Government, Prince Chinedu Okafor, and the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, Mr. Ossy Onuko.

Speaking at the event, the Governor commended Honourable Egbogah for embracing the “think home” philosophy by investing in his community and contributing to the industrialization drive of the state, while describing the establishment of the rice mill as a laudable initiative that aligns with his administration’s vision of modernizing and expanding industrial development in Anambra.

In his remark, the Chief Executive Officer of Maximum Cap Rice Mills, Honourable Egbogah, said the project was inspired by Governor Soludo’s call on Ndi Anambra to bring their wealth home through the “Aku Luo Uno” policy, and noted that the factory is aimed at creating jobs, stimulating the local economy, and consolidating the state’s leading role in the agricultural sector.

He appealed for government support and protection to ensure sustainability and growth of the investment.

Also speaking, the President General of Umuokpu, Dr. Edwin Okeke, expressed delight over the huge investment, noting that it will open up the community and provide employment opportunities; as it is the first rice mill in Umuokpu.

On his part, the General Manager of the factory, Mr. Emmanuel Egbogah, assured that the facility will be efficiently managed and put to optimal use for the benefit of people in the state and beyond.

Barring any chance of arrangement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will visit Kaduna State.

Tinubu will depart Abuja for Kaduna where he is expected to attend the wedding of the son of senator representing Zamfara West, Abdul’aziz Yari.

Disclosing this via an X post, Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the president is also expected to visit the widow of late President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha in Kaduna.

According to Onanuga, Tinubu is expected back in Abuja after the visit.

He wrote: “President Tinubu will attend the wedding ceremony between Nasirudeen Yari and Safiyya Shehu Idris during the visit. Nasirudeen is the son of the senator representing Zamfara West, Abdul’aziz Yari.

“President Tinubu will also pay a courtesy visit to Aisha, the widow of the late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, at the family residence in Kaduna.”

When people think of Arthur Nzeribe, the late Nigerian businessman and politician, most remember his flamboyant lifestyle, vast wealth, and eventual role as a senator. But one of the most controversial chapters of his life remains his activities during the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970).

The Business of War

The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, erupted when the southeastern region declared independence as the Republic of Biafra. The three years of bloodshed left over a million people dead, mostly from famine and starvation.

Behind the battle lines, a young Arthur Nzeribe—already showing the sharp instincts that would define his career—saw opportunity in the chaos. He became a middleman in the shadowy world of international arms trade, using his contacts in Europe to source and supply weapons.

Playing Both Sides

What makes his role particularly controversial is that Nzeribe allegedly sold arms to both the Nigerian federal government and the secessionist Biafran side. While most businessmen aligned with one camp or the other, Nzeribe navigated between both, dealing in weapons and military hardware. To some, he was an opportunist who fueled the conflict for profit; to others, he was simply a pragmatic businessman operating in a brutal environment.

The Making of a Tycoon

These wartime dealings laid the foundation for Nzeribe’s later fortune. By the 1970s and 1980s, he had built up a business empire spanning oil, property, and investments. His wealth bought him influence, and his influence eventually bought him a seat in Nigerian politics.

Yet, the whispers of his past never fully went away. Many Nigerians continued to view him as a man who profited from national tragedy, even as he tried to reinvent himself as a statesman.

Legacy of a Controversial Figure

Arthur Nzeribe’s life is a study in contrasts—patriot and profiteer, politician and dealmaker, philanthropist and opportunist. His role as an arms dealer during the civil war remains a dark shadow over his legacy, reminding us how the lines between survival, business, and morality can blur during times of conflict.

In the end, Nzeribe’s story

is not just about one man, but about the broader reality of war: while ordinary people pay the price with their lives, others exploit the chaos to secure wealth and power.