Politics
Reps member, Ogewu denies referring to youths as fools
Member representing Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. David Agada Ogewu, has denied allegations that he referred to youths of Igede nation in Benue State, as fools.
DAILY POST reported that a group, Igede Youths Council, IYC, had cautioned the lawmaker over ludicrous comments against the youths from the area.
However, in a press release by his media office, the Reps member denied the allegations, saying his reference was to few sponsored youths who recently staged a protest against Senator Abba Moro.
The media office also wondered why no effort was made for a fair and balanced report by reaching out to the lawmaker.
Ogewu in a lengthy explanation said a publication, signed by one Comrade Andyson Iji Egbodo and Smith Akoko under the banner of a self-acclaimed and illegal group known as the Igede Youth Council was nothing but a calculated attempt to malign his hard-earned reputation and to mislead the unsuspecting public.
The release said: “He (Ogewu) never referred to the Igede youths as fools. His comments were specifically directed at a few misguided individuals who, out of insensitivity, embarked on a protest against Senator Abba Moro—barely 48 hours after the senator lost his two beloved sons.
“Hon. Ogewu merely described the protest organizers and their actions as ‘foolishness and lacking empathy,’ not the entire youth of Igede population.
“It must be emphasized that Hon. Ogewu’s rebuke stemmed from a deep concern for the image of the Igede nation. The timing of the protest, coming when Senator Abba Moro was in mourning, was viewed by many well-meaning Nigerians as insensitive.
“Indeed, several individuals from outside Oju/Obi Constituency personally called Hon. Ogewu to express their disappointment over the incident, describing it as unfeeling and untimely. His statement, therefore, was intended to protect the moral reputation of our people, not to insult them.”
The lawmaker urged members of the public to disregard the baseless accusations, while also warning Andyson Iji Egbodo and Smith Akoko to desist from allowing themselves to be used to scuttle the good works of President Bola Tinubu in Igede land.
“We urge the general public, especially the people of Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, to completely disregard the baseless publication by these impostors. Their statements are nothing but the handiwork of political detractors desperate to incite disaffection.
“We hereby caution Andyson Iji Egbodo and Smith Akoko to desist from allowing themselves to be used as pawns by politicians who thrive on division and mischief to scuttle the good works being carried out by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Oju/Obi federal constituency.”
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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