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Nobody marginalizing Igbos, stop fighting war that ended 56 years ago – Gov Soludo

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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has claimed that no section of the country is marginalizing the Igbos, urging people of the South-East to stop fighting a war that ended 56 years ago, instead to embrace peace and full participation in nation-building.

Soludo made the remarks on Thursday during the wreath-laying and parade ceremony to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, where he also commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as renewed vigour and seriousness in tackling terrorism and other forms of insecurity across the country.

The governor expressed confidence that with the increased commitment of the Federal Government, the lingering security challenges confronting the nation would be decisively overcome.

He paid tribute to President Tinubu as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, noting that insecurity had festered for nearly two decades and was almost becoming a new normal before the current administration’s renewed efforts.

According to him, the collaboration among the armed forces and other security agencies had given fresh hope that terrorism would be finally dealt with. He praised the President for the resolve shown so far and urged him to sustain the momentum.

Soludo, however, expressed concern over what he described as the low interest shown by people of Anambra State and the South-East in general in enlisting into the Nigerian Army and Police Force.

He warned that such attitude was counter-productive and amounted to self-marginalisation, stressing that a nation could not be built by citizens who chose to opt out of its core institutions.

He revealed that during the last recruitment exercises into the army and the police, Anambra recorded the lowest expression of interest in the country, a development he described as worrisome.

The governor called on youths in the state to enlist in the armed forces, stressing that Nigeria belonged to all its citizens and that full ownership of the country required active participation.

Soludo said if the trend continued, future generations would complain of the absence of officers of Anambra or Igbo extraction in the security architecture of the country, despite having refused to participate when opportunities were available.

He insisted that nobody was marginalizing the Igbo, adding that exclusion often resulted from deliberate withdrawal from national responsibilities.

He said: “The Police is working hard, the army; you’re  working hard, but Anambra people and the rest of the South East this is the moment that we have to tell ourselves that the Civil War has ended and the Civil War ended 56 years ago.

“Because our youths from the South East and particularly from Anambra the last  recruitment into the Army and even into the Police Anambra  and the South East are the lowest in the country.

“I want to use this opportunity to call on our youths to enlist in the Armed forces of Nigeria and Nigeria belongs to all of us and we cannot be full members but at the same time get out and this is one area that we have been marginalizing ourselves.

“We refused to enter the Police and the armed forces, then in a few decades to come we will turn around to complain that there are no officers of Anambra extraction or Igbo extraction, so we must participate equally as equal owners of project Nigeria.

Soludo also took a swipe at the activities of miscreants in the South East contending that no human being lives in the forest but in houses.

“I want to also call on our brothers and few sisters who are in the bushes and in the forest and so called camps and some say they are liberators but this people are criminals, they are kidnappers and territories.

“They are not liberating anybody they are facades so come out because human beings don’t live in the bushes or forests.

“Human beings live in houses the terror era is and must be over and we have extended olive branch to the remnants, the few left to come out and we will help them to become useful productive citizens of the country.

‘We use this opportunity once again to extend the olive branch. As we celebrate the Armed forces day today, we call on you to lay down your arms because the civil war is over.

“We cannot continue the civil war through other means and it is not just for those of them in the South East but for the entire Nigeria who describe themselves by other ways, call it bandits all over the country”

“It is time to build Nigeria to realize it’s manifest destiny and not just the largest populous nation on earth but the most progressives nation on earth,” he said.

The event was attended by commanders of security agencies in the state including; the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu.

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Bosso replaces Danjuma as Imo Police Command CP

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The Imo State Police Command, Owerri, has a new Police Commissioner in the person of Audu Garba Bosso, who replaced Aboki Danjuma, the outgoing Police Commissioner. Danjuma was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) and posted to Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Upon assumption of duty, CP Bosso called on sister security agencies, stakeholders, and all residents to collaborate with the police in tackling crime and social vices.

He stressed that community-based policing, intelligence-led operations, and a people-friendly approach will guide his administration, with strict adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights.

In a brief biography made available to journalists by the Command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, it was revealed that CP Bosso was born on December 31, 1967, in Bosso, Niger State.

He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on June 10, 1994, as a Cadet ASP, Course 18/1994.

Revealing his academic history, Okoye stated that CP Bosso holds an NCE in Geography/Biology, a B.Sc.Ed in Biology, and an M.Sc in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He is also a member of the National Institute of Policing Studies (MNIPS).

In the course of his career, he has attended key professional courses, including PMF Mobile Training School, Citizenship and Leadership Course, Community Policing Course, TLCC, and SLCC, which have shaped his strategic and community-oriented policing philosophy.

The command’s spokesperson added that before his recent deployment to Imo State, CP Bosso served as DPO in over twenty-two divisions nationwide across Sokoto and Kwara State Commands, including Bale Gudu, Dange-Shuni, Wamako, and Kebbe Divisions in Sokoto State, as well as ‘B’ Division, Surulere, Ilorin, Kwara State Command, among others.

“He also held strategic appointments across several state commands, which include: CSP Administration, Kwara State Command; 2i/c Ilorin Metro Area Command, Kwara; 2i/c CID, Katsina State Command; AC Provost Marshal, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Area Commander, Saki, Oyo State Command; Area Commander, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State Command; ACP Administration, Enugu State Command; Area Commander, Iyekogba, Edo State Command; Director CPTU, Police Service Commission, Jos; Director Finance & Administration, POLAC Wudil, Kano State; DCP G.I FCID Annex, Gombe State; DCP Operations, Borno State Command; and CP G.I FCID Annex, Kaduna State, before his posting to Imo State,” Okoye stated.

The new Commissioner has called on all Imo residents to actively partner with the Police and other security agencies through timely information sharing and participation in community policing initiatives, assuring the public of his commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining peace, and fostering a people-friendly policing culture across the state.

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After Bitten To De@th By Snake, Another Snake Reportedly Found Under Ambulance Carrying Nanyah’s Remains Back Home

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A London-based teacher and culture ambassador, Uche Nworah, has shared a shocking incident that reportedly occurred while the remains of late singer Ifunanya Nwangene popularly known as Nanyah, were being transported to Enugu.

Nworah, who claims to have been Facebook friends with Ifunanya’s uncle for years, revealed details he says were shared directly by her uncle during a phone conversation.

Contrary to earlier reports circulating on social media, Nworah clarified that Ifunanya did not reside on the ground floor of her Abuja apartment but on the second floor.

This, he noted, raises questions about how snakes could have accessed her living space, as ground-floor access via drains or toilets would not apply.

According to Nworah, the ambulance carrying Ifunanya’s body broke down while en route to Enugu, in line with her father’s wishes.

The breakdown caused a delay as a replacement vehicle had to be called to continue the transport.

While waiting for the replacement ambulance, a snake was reportedly found under the broken-down vehicle.

Sharing the uncle’s account on Facebook, Nworah wrote:

“…Beyond social media claims, I received a call from Ifunanya’s uncle, who has been my Facebook friend for many years. During our conversation, he made disclosures that some may consider disturbing, while others may view them as mere coincidences.

He stated that contrary to widespread reports on social media, Ifunanya did not live on the ground floor of her residence but on the second floor. This raises questions about how snakes could have gained access to her apartment. Had she lived on the ground floor, one might argue that the snakes entered through drainage systems or toilets, but this explanation appears less straightforward given that she lived on the second floor.

He further recounted a strange incident that occurred while her body was being transported to Enugu State in an ambulance, in accordance with her father’s wishes. According to him, the ambulance conveying her remains broke down along the Abuja Expressway, necessitating calling for a replacement vehicle. During the wait he said, a snake was discovered beneath the broken-down ambulance and was subsequently killed.

While these incidents may be entirely unrelated and purely coincidental, they nonetheless raise questions and leave room for reflection.”

The revelation has sparked discussion online, with many questioning the unusual events surrounding the singer’s death.

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FMINO PRESS RELEASE: CAC AT 35 YEARS HAS BECOME A PILLAR OF NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC CREDIBILITY – INFORMATION MINISTER

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The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, institutional reform, and ease of doing business, describing effective inter-agency collaboration as critical to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Minister made this known while receiving the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, who led the delegation of the Commission on a courtesy visit to the Ministry ahead of the Commission’s 35th anniversary celebration (CAC@35).

Idris commended the Corporate Affairs Commission for what he described as remarkable institutional reforms that have repositioned the Commission as “a key driver of Nigeria’s business environment and economic credibility.” He noted that CAC’s transformation, particularly through technology and digitisation, aligns strongly with the Federal Government’s broader reform agenda.

The Minister praised CAC’s role in improving the ease of doing business, strengthening corporate governance, and enhancing investor confidence, stressing that such reforms are vital to national development. He also acknowledged the Commission’s contribution to Nigeria’s recent delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a major milestone that reflects growing global confidence in Nigeria’s regulatory and transparency frameworks.

According to him, the progress recorded under the Tinubu administration, including rising foreign reserves, easing inflation, improved investor confidence, and economic stabilisation, cannot be fully told without recognising the role of reform-driven institutions such as the Corporate Affairs Commission.

The Minister further encouraged CAC to intensify public engagement and advocacy to ensure Nigerians are fully informed about the Commission’s innovations, services, and achievements. He assured the Commission of the Ministry’s support in amplifying its reforms and programmes through strategic communication and public enlightenment.

Earlier, the Registrar-General of CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, said the courtesy visit was to formally invite the Honourable Minister to the Commission’s 35th anniversary celebration and to present a scorecard of reforms achieved under the current administration.

He explained that CAC has transitioned from a largely manual, location-bound registry to a fully digital, technology-driven institution, with services now accessible in real time from anywhere in the country. He disclosed that the Commission has expanded its digital offerings from 33 services to over 100 online services, deployed artificial intelligence for business name reservation and registration, and introduced Application Programming Interface (API) services to support banks, embassies, security agencies, and other institutions.

The Registrar-General highlighted the operationalisation of the Beneficial Ownership Register, noting that it has strengthened transparency, boosted investor confidence, and positioned Nigeria as a global reference point for corporate disclosure. He added that CAC’s reforms have helped bring over four million informal businesses into the tax net, improved security by registering POS operators, and supported small and medium-scale enterprises through free business registrations in partnership with relevant agencies.

He also announced the Commission’s upcoming partnership with Google to further strengthen its digital infrastructure and service delivery, as well as the launch of an AI-powered public support platform to guide users on corporate and regulatory matters.
He thanked the Honourable Minister for the warm reception and support, and formally invited him to the CAC@35 anniversary celebration scheduled for February 9, 2026.

The event was attended by the Permanent Secretary of Information and National Orientation, Mr Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam, Director National Archives, Dr. Evelyn Odigboh, Director Public Relations and Protocol, Dr. Haruna Suleiman, and the Special Assistant, Administration to the Honourable Minister, Dr. Sunday Baba, fnipr.

Rabiu Ibrahim
Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

 

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