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Resolve land dispute between Ebuka Obi, Ngor Okpala – IPOB urges Imo Govt, Igbo leaders

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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has urged the Imo State government and Igbo leaders to intervene in the land dispute between Evangelist Ebuka Obi of Zion Ministry and some communities in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of the state.

In the statement signed by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB said the relocation of Zion Ministry’s headquarters from Lagos to Imo State aligns with the group’s appeal that Igbos should move their investments back home.

The statement read, “The worldwide initiative and community of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), under the unwavering leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Okwu Kanu, has urged the Imo State Government and other accountable Igbo leaders to intervene in the land dispute between Evangelist Ebuka Obi of Zion Ministry and certain Communities in Ngor Okpala LGA in Imo State to achieve a peaceful resolution.

“The government of Imo State is at the heart of this land conflict. They need to investigate this issue and swiftly and amicably settle the land conflict according to legal and customary land ownership regulations in Igbo Land.

“IPOB does not engage in civil disputes like land-related matters. The relocation of Zion Ministry’s headquarters from Lagos to Imo State aligns with our appeal to bring Igbo investments back home.

“The land disputes between the Zion Ministry and the communities of Ngor Okpala could jeopardize the appeal for investment relocation if not managed appropriately.

“For individuals to bring their investments back home, they will require land on which those investments will be placed. The choice by Zion Ministry to move their headquarters to Alaigbo is a positive step and should not be hindered due to land disputes.

“For this reason, IPOB is urging the Imo State Government along with other caring Igbo sons and daughters to work towards mending the division between Evang. Ebuka Obi, his Zion Ministry, and the Ngor Okpala Communities are committed to resolving matters swiftly and peacefully.”

The statement said data available to IPOB indicated that the Zion Ministry conducted a proper consultation with the communities, who instructed them to engage with the Imo State Government.

He added: “We were notified that Evangelist Ebuka Obi and his ministry consulted the communities before reaching the government of Imo State.

“No governor should take control of a community’s land and transfer it to any investor. Communities must participate in all land negotiations and acquisitions to prevent avoidable disputes.

“To peacefully and swiftly address the ongoing land conflict between the Zion Ministry and the host Community, IPOB is urging:

“The Imo State Government will revisit the areas to confirm that the Zion Ministry has not exceeded the sanctioned region.

“Those provoking the crisis for their own selfish motives must cease.

“Those funding and coordinating demonstrations on this issue need to cease.

“Evang. Ebuka Obi and his ministry ought to return and engage in discussions with the host communities.

“Esteemed Igbo leaders should step in to help reach a satisfactory resolution to the issue.”

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Keyamo to launch Enugu Air July 7

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Nigeria’s minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, will officially launch the Enugu State government-owned commercial airline, Enugu Air, on Monday, July 7, 2025.

The launch ceremony will take place at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport.

This is according to a recent statement from the airline.

The airline will begin operations with a fleet of three Embraer jets from the E170 and E190 series, chosen for their performance, passenger comfort, and suitability for regional routes.

Commenting on the development, the Commissioner for Transportation, Enugu State, Dr. Obi Ozor, said Enugu Air is pivotal to Governor Peter Mbah’s vision for positioning Enugu State as a major aviation hub in Nigeria.

“With a strong foundation built on innovation and sustainability, Enugu Air is poised to transform regional air travel, boost state pride, and raise Enugu’s profile nationally and globally,” he said.

The domestic airline announced that its inaugural routes will be Abuja and Lagos, with plans to expand services to Port Harcourt, Owerri, Benin, Kano, and other key locations in Nigeria.

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Commissioner of Police orders prompt medical care for sick suspects in Abia Command

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Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, Danladi Isa has charged officers in the Command to maintain professionalism, avoid corruption, and strictly adhere to the NPF social media policy.

He has also directed that suspects must not be detained beyond 24 hours for bailable offences and that sick suspects must receive prompt medical attention.

CP Danladi, who gave the directive during the Command’s monthly conference, which was attended by Area Commanders, DPOs, Heads of Departments and Tactical Commanders, warned that senior officers would be held vicariously liable for misconducts by their subordinates, hence they must ensure proper supervision of officers under them.

He further prohibited Point of Sales, (PoS) operations within Police premises and urged officers to secure their bases, protect government infrastructure, and work in synergy with Mayors of local governments and the public for effective crime-fighting.

The Commissioner of Police, who commended the officers for their dedication to duties, said that greater responsibility is required from them.

He further recognised the the PRO of the Abia Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka for receiving award from the Inspector General of Police and for completing a short course on New Media Capacity Building in China.

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Nigerian govt agencies to unlock $25bn revenue through electricity, digital development

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Two Nigerian government agencies, the Galaxy Backbone and the Rural Electrification Agency, have signed a partnership to provide electricity and digital connectivity to schools, hospitals, and other public institutions across the country.

This comes as the federal government agencies said the initiative is expected to help unlock $25 billion in revenue annually associated with the lack of electricity and other infrastructural development in Nigeria.

This was made known during a Memorandum of Understanding signing event in Abuja on Friday.

Speaking on the partnership, the Managing Director of GBB, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanyu, said it would ensure effectiveness in government services to Nigerians.

He explained that the collaboration will ensure that hospitals, universities, security outfits, and government institutions have access to electricity and digital connectivity.

“We are going to target public institutions to make them more efficient and reduce the cost of governance.

“Already, we are looking at starting with a number of federal institutions within Abuja, including the National Hospital and some security outfit institutions within Abuja, and we would like to work this infrastructure deployment to get out of Galaxy Backbone, Abuja.

“Imagine providing access to the internet and electricity to the lowest micro-level of the sub-national, the local government level. Imagine how we would transform local government administration. And this is very much also in line with Mr. President, where the roles and responsibilities of local government have been brought back to make them more effective and to make sure that governance has gone down to the community level,” he stated.

On his part, the Managing Director of REA, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, said the MoU is an effort by President Bola Ahmed to drive inclusive development in Nigeria.

He emphasised that the initiative would unlock $25 billion annually associated with lack of electricity and infrastructural development in the country.

According to him, the partnership will ensure that no community is left behind in Tinubu’s government’s renewed hope agenda and the realisation of its $1 trillion economy target.

“For us, today (Friday), we are showing and demonstrating how two different government agencies can collaborate towards the development of this country. Today, we are showing we are planting the seed to unlock a $25 billion economy. The cost of lack of electricity and associated development initiatives within the country is costing the country $25 billion annually.

“Today, we are looking at contributing to the objective of Mr. President towards the realisation of the $1 trillion economy. Today, we are planting the seed for the development of small, medium, and micro enterprises across the country. Today, we are enhancing the governance of this country by making public institutions more efficient, operating with less cost, and also having all the necessary digital requirements for them to carry out their own functions.

“The nexus between electricity, financial inclusion, and the digital economy cannot be overemphasised. We have seen it over and over in the study that wherever there is no electricity, there is no financial inclusion, and there is no digital value that has been created within those communities. Nigeria has the highest number of people without electricity, which by extension means that the country has the highest number of people that are financially excluded, and they are not reaping the benefit of the digital economy,” he stated.

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