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  I have long thought  about this question and I know that many of us in Imo state are also asking the same thing.  What exactly is equity?  Is equity about who shouts the loudest?  Is it   about who has suffered the most? Or is it about correcting an injustice and restoring balance?  If we are to be honest to ourselves, Okigwe zone is the biggest victim of political injustice in Imo state.  The reality of the Imo Charter of Equity is that it was created to ensure that power rotates fairly among the three zones – Orlu, Okigwe and Owerri – so that no single zone dominates leadership. It was meant to give every zone a full and fair opportunity to govern. Orlu zone began the cycle in 1999 with Achike Udenwa and he served for eight full years between that date and 2007.  In 2007, the rotation moved to Okigwe with Ikedi Ohakim but this is where the injustice began.  Okigwe was not allowed to complete its statutorily allowed eight years a...

  In a commendable display of philanthropy and dedication to community development, Imo State born business mogul, Dr. Uzoma Obiyo, CEO of Multi Net Group of Companies, has facilitated the deployment of solar-powered streetlights in Amuzi and Ogwuama communities of Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area and Okwu in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State. These projects, attracted through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), have brought transformative benefits to these areas. Residents of the benefiting communities have lauded the initiative, noting how the installation of solar streetlights has significantly enhanced their lives. Beyond providing much-needed illumination, the streetlights have bolstered security, stimulated nighttime economic activities, and fostered a sense of safety in these communities. Dr. Obiyo’s philanthropic efforts have long been recognized across Imo State. This latest solar-powered streetlight project adds to his growing legacy of grassroots d...

  Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has reacted to his wife's sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio Uduaghan who is the Alema of Warri Kingdom, Delta state, said his wife carried him along regarding the allegations and that he had approached the Senate president respectfully and urged him to extend his respect to her.  According to Natasha's husband, they agreed the issue would be resolved amicably but his wife had continued to express concerns about the level of harassment she allegedly experienced from Akpabio.

  The CEO of X, Elon Musk, has welcomed his 14th child with Shivon Zilis, with whom he already has three children. Musk made this known in a joint announcement with Zilis on Friday. Zilis, who did not reveal when the baby was born, said his name is Seldon Lycurgus. In a post on her X handle, Zilis wrote: “Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia’s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share about our wonderful and incredible son, Seldon Lycurgus. Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold.” In response, Musk simply replied with a love emoji. This marks the fourth child for Musk and Zilis together. theglobalnewsupdates reports that the duo welcomed their twins, Strider and Azure, in November 2021, followed by the birth of another child, Arcadia.

  National President of the Afenifere Youth Council Eniola Olajuni has been released after 12 days in kidnappers’ den. Olajuni confirmed this himself in a short clip that was posted on X. “I have been released,” he said while being driven in a car. “I was released in Ibilo, Edo State. I was released this evening.” Olajuni was kidnapped on Monday, 17 February 2025, on his way to Abuja for a meeting. His abductors demanded N100 million and two tricycles as ransom for his release. On Wednesday, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the deployment of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, to secure Olajuni’s safe release. Before then, a video went viral showing Olajuni at gunpoint, pleading for Nigerians to come to his aid and raise funds for his release.

Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Saturday declared that she has “concrete evidence” to substantiate her sexual harassment allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Natasha Akpoti made the remark while calling on Akpabio’s wife, Unoma to distance herself from the sexual allegations controversy involving the Senate president. Crisis between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio started when she refused a reassigned sitting arrangement on the floor of the senate. The matter took another twist on Friday when she reeled out details of how Akpabio victimized her for refusing his sexual advances. She claimed that the Senate President refused taking her motions, maligned, and intimidated her for refusing his sexual overtures. Reacting, Unoma accused Natasha of creating content for her personal gains, stressing that the lawmakers was lying against her husband. However, in a legal letter dated March 1, 2025, and addressed to Unoma through her lawyer, Victor Giwa, the Kogi...