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The most stable time in Anambra was under Peter Obi, mostly because he was humble—Prof. ABC Nwosu

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‎Prof. ABC Nwosu, who previously held the position of health minister during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, is said to have emerged as the winner of the PDP governorship primary in Anambra State in 1998; however, he faced disqualification by an appeal panel thereafter.

‎In a recent interview with Vanguard News in Abuja, Prof. Nwosu, He stated that;

“The period of greatest stability we’ve experienced in Anambra occurred during Peter Obi’s leadership, and I believe his humility played a significant role in that success.

‎Speaking about the forth coming Election in Anambra state, Nwosu stated that;
‎” I strongly support a transparent and equitable process that allows individuals to choose their preferred candidate for governor without any constraints. That represents the clearest position I can adopt, informed by my personal experiences.”

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Police arrest 24 suspected criminals in Niger

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The Niger State Police Command arrested 24 suspected criminals during raids conducted to crack down on known criminal hideouts in Minna.

A statement signed by spokesperson of the command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun revealed that the arrest was conducted in a coordinated operation led by Commissioner of Police Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, on July 30, between 3:00 a.m. and 5.30 a.m., at several locations around Unguwan-Roka, Kwari-Berger, Flamingo and Tudun Wada respectively within the Maitumbi axis.

The statement identified those detained as Abubakar Nura (23), Auwal Mohammed (20), Suleiman Hassan (21), Alhassan Mohammed (19), and Usman Abubakar Bahaho (18). Police also recovered a pump action gun with cartridges, cutlasses, a pair of scissors and suspected illegal substance.

In another raid, two members of a gang were arrested while trying to flee from a shop owned by a suspected gang leader. A total of eleven more suspects were also arrested in separate incidents.

The Commissioner of Police urged residents to remain calm and assured them that the command remains committed to tackling crimes and safeguarding communities.

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Next Progressive Digital Media Summit for South East to Hold in Imo State — Presidency

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By Ambrose Nwaogwugwu | August 2, 2025.

ABUJA — The Presidency has announced that the next edition of the Progressive Digital Media Summit for the South East zone will be held in Imo State.

This was disclosed by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Hon. Dada Olusegun, during his vote of thanks at the closing session of the just-concluded two-day summit held at the Banquet Hall, State House, Aso Villa, Abuja.

Hon. Olusegun described the choice of Imo State as a deliberate step in recognition of its strategic role in the political future of the South East, especially in strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the region. He noted that Imo, under Governor Hope Uzodimma, has continued to serve as the stronghold and rallying point for progressive digital engagement across the five South East states.

“We have resolved that the next South East zonal edition of the Progressive Digital Media Summit will be held in Imo State,” Olusegun announced. “Imo remains the centre of gravity for the APC in the region, and its importance in helping the party deepen its roots across the South East cannot be overstated.”

He commended the Imo delegation for its strong representation and contributions throughout the summit, saying their performance affirmed the state’s leadership in digital mobilisation for the party.

FILE PHOTO: Ambrose Nwaogwugwu SSA to Governor Hope on Creative Media

The summit brought together digital media professionals, content creators, party communicators, and influencers to discuss strategies for online engagement, narrative control, and effective political communication in the digital space. The South East edition in Imo is expected to further energize the APC’s grassroots communication structure across the region.

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Imo low rate on press freedom signifies Uzodinma’s cruelty to journalists — PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described as an indictment on Hope Uzodinma’s administration, the report that Imo State is the most dangerous and hostile environment for journalism practice in Nigeria.

The Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development, CJID, had in a recent research on openness index report, claimed that Imo State is hostile to the media.

The PDP expressed dismay at how the state earned yet another bad record with the recent report.

The spokesperson of the PDP in the state, Lancelot Obiaku, in a press statement made available to Journalists, stated that the recent report, titled “State of Press Freedom in Nigeria” is a heavy blow to the image of the state under the present administration.

The report which was presented in Abuja, assessed press freedom across Nigeria’s 36 States including the Federal Capital Territory.

He added that the report revealed widespread repression, intimidation and obstruction to journalism practice by state actors, with Imo State taking the 37th position and scoring below average at 40.7 percent which he noted as the lowest rating in the entire country.

Obiaku pointed out that the report is another sad commentary on what he termed Uzodinma’s cruel regime, characterized by high-handedness and abuse of power, which, according to him, has only managed to set the state on the path of regression in all sectors.

“It presents a sordid trend under the present administration, wherein a once upward-bound state that bore some hope now finds itself tethering ashamedly at the base of all good governance indicators, including accountability, transparency, responsiveness, effectiveness and efficiency.

“For a stagnant state ravaged by insecurity and poverty, these records constantly remind Imo people of their pain in the hands of the rather clueless and mindlessly insensitive Uzodinma administration.” the release stated.

He asserted that the present administration of Uzodinma and its agents, by obstructing press freedom and keeping the activities of government out of public knowledge, only portrayed his administration as a failure, emenshed in corruption.

The PDP spokesperson remarked that the party, a strong believer in freedom of speech, is urging the state government headed by Uzodinma to show good commitment in changing the recent report portraying the state in a bad light.

The party advised Uzodinma to encourage press freedom by providing a media friendly environment and necessary legal framework that will allow journalistic work to thrive in the State.

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