Politics
JUST-IN: Unknown Gunmen Set LG Headquarters Ablaze
The Atani headquarters of Ogbaru local government area, Anambra State was in the early hours of Friday burnt down when unknown gunmen stormed the facility with heavy weapons.
A resident of the area told our correspondent that the hooligans numbering about 30, armed to the teeth came from the Umuzu and Amiyi axis with heavy weapons, including guns and dynamites to attack the local government.
The source who preferred anonymity disclosed that the hoodlums came at about 5am, operated unchallenged for more than one hour, and burnt down four buildings before they left.
Our correspondent was told that the only building standing was the one housing the local government chairman’s office that was partly touched, and the canteen.
“They came on foot carrying different guns, dynamite; they came from Amuzu and Amiyi axis. They burnt four buildings in the local government. The also burnt one vehicle.
“They came around 5am and left about 6am”, a source in the local government area narrated.
The source, however, stated that the only reason he could attribute for the attack is that the gunmen wanted to inflict fears in the residents to prove that they were still operating.
Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command (PPRO) Superintendent of Police, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the incident, stated that a joint team comprising the police and vigilant members chased the hoodlums away.
He, also confirmed the destruction of properties in the council headquarters, saying that security operations were ongoing to track down the criminals.
Sources in the local government lamented that Amuzu and Amiyi communities in the local government have been dens of unknown gunmen for more than a year now.
They added that criminals from the areas have continued to carry out terrible attacks by kidnapping several persons while also killing many people, including police personnel and vigilante members.
“We have been living in fears in this local government because of these criminal elements who have taken over Umuzu and Amiyi. Sometimes they operate on motorcycles, sometimes they come on foot to kidnap people and run into the bush with them.
“We have cried out to the police but the security agencies have not been able to go and flush the criminals out from the communities,” a resident said.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
Politics
PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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