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Less than twenty four hours after the combined USA and Israeli onslaught on Iran,  Iran’s military establishment has reportedly suffered another devastating blow following claims that its Chief of Staff, Abdolrahim Mousavi, was killed in a fresh wave of coordinated airstrikes allegedly carried out by the United States and Israel. Iranian state television announced on Sunday that Mousavi died during the latest bombardment, describing the attack as part of an escalating campaign targeting the country’s top command structure.  Here’s the breakdown of the bombardments on Iran Sunday night and Monday, including the cities, facilities, and leadership casualties: Cities & Facilities Targeted - Tehran – Multiple strikes, including government and military command centers. Smoke and explosions were reported across the capital.   - Natanz nuclear facility – A major target in central Iran, struck to cripple Iran’s nuclear program.   - Isfahan – Air defense and miss...

  US group faults Gowon for allegedly distorting facts on failure of Aburi Accord  Sylvia Runor  June 23, 2025 4 minutes read  A United States-based group, Rising Sun, has faulted the former Head of State, Retired General Yakubu Gowon, over a statement he made on the reasons for the failure of the historic Aburi Accord of 1967. The group said the reasons canvassed by Gowon for the breakdown of the Accord were not a true reflection of history but an attempt to distort the facts. The group stated this on Sunday in Abuja in a statement jointly signed by Chief Maxwell Dede and Rev. Fr. Augustine Odimmegwa, President and Secretary of the group, respectively. The statement condemned Gowon’s position that the Aburi Accord failed because General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu wanted regional governors to control the military. The statement added that the demand by the regional leaders to control the security forces in their territories was made in good faith, in pursuit of just...

NIGERIA – WHITHER BOUND?  Nigeria’s democracy has always evolved in moments of tension—between power and restraint, loyalty and independence, unity and diversity. Currently navigating a period of intense strain and pivotal transition, a new phrase has entered the nation’s political vocabulary with unsettling force: “On your mandate we stand.” Repeated by influential voices within the legislature and echoed in judicial undertones, the chant has ignited a heated national debate about the health, direction, and the very soul of Nigeria’s democratic experiment. As the nation’s political class shifts its focus almost entirely toward the 2027 general elections, profound questions emerge about the health of its democratic institutions, the independence of its branches of government, and the very trajectory of the state itself. The familiar chant of "On Your Mandate We Stand" within the halls of the legislature and even the judiciary, echoes with new and troubling implications, signa...

  Obuzor of Ibusa Counters Asagba of Asaba, Insists Asaba is 100% Igbo, Originated from Nteje. https://dailybuzzwire.com/obuzor-of-ibusa-counters-asagba-of-asaba-insists-asaba-is-100-igbo-originated-from-nteje/

  A Nigerian newspaper recently quoted former British Prime Minister as saying that there is no insecurity in Nigeria. In a well curated delivery at a conference in Owerri, Imo State, Johnson was quoted as saying: "I want you to know that when I decided to come to Owerri, I read some things, and there were people saying, ‘There may be some security problems in Nigeria.’ Have you heard that? And I said, ‘Well, I am going to go anyway.’ And when asked if he felt safe, he unhesitatingly responded,  "Yes, we all feel safe. And I feel perfectly safe." And I say, Mr. Johnson, you have a right to your own opinions and I say, of course you must feel safe in the luxurious comfort of Imo State Government House. However, I throw you this challenge: Take a public bus ride from Owerri to Abuja and if your definition of safe and safety doesn't change, then my name is not Pastor Obierika. 

  A Judiciary At War With Its Own Laws: The Tragic Case of Justice Omotosho And Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, By Njoku Jude Njoku, Esq. There are moments in every nation’s legal history when a single court ruling forces the country to confront an uncomfortable question: Are we a nation governed by laws, or by the moods and improvisations of those who interpret them? Justice Binta Nyako’s court produced one such moment in 2017. Now, Justice Omotosho of the Federal High Court has produced another. At the center of this legal storm is one man: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and one disturbing judicial choice: to insist on conducting a criminal trial under a repealed law. This is not merely a legal technicality It is a constitutional earthquake. The Law Is Clear: A Repealed Statute Cannot Sustain a Trial In any country that claims to operate under the rule of law, this would not even be a debate. The Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act 2013 (TPAA) was repealed by the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act...

  Statement from the United Igbo Elders Congress Worldwide e United Igbo Elders Congress Worldwide condemns—unequivocally and in the strongest terms—the barbaric and brutal attack carried out by armed gunmen on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, Kwara State, on the night of November 18, 2025. This horrific incident, in which innocent Christians gathered in a vigil were savagely attacked, is an affront to every principle of humanity, decency, and civilized society. Reports indicate that the attackers opened fire on worshippers, killing at least three congregants and abducting several others, including the pastor. This tragedy shakes the conscience, not only because of the loss of innocent lives, but also because of the chilling nature of the attack. How can it be said that murderers took their time slaughtering old men and women in cold blood—unchallenged? How can such unspeakable evil unfold in a supposedly civilized society without the immediate intervention of s...

Nigeria 's journey towards a truly united and prosperous nation has been fraught with challenges, often stemming from ethnic and regional divisions .  Overcoming historical grievances and deep-seated mistrust is a big challenge that requires sustained effort and a willingness to engage in difficult conversations. In this complex landscape, the role of organizations dedicated to fostering national cohesion becomes critically important. One such organization striving to bridge divides and promote understanding is the United Igbo Elders Congress Worldwide (UNIEC). While our primary focus as an organization is on the interests of the Igbo people , our potential contribution to national unity is  and warrants examination.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P0j_Gf2zdQ5Zlc6vxObpgiq0oD6JN8E4yTRb1NwmZ5w/edit?usp=drivesdk

  His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR  President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Aso Rock Presidential Villa Abuja, Nigeria Your Excellency, RE: COMMENDATION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF AIR VICE MARSHAL SUNDAY KELVIN ANEKE AS CHIEF OF AIR STAFF On behalf of the United Igbo Elders Congress Worldwide (UNIEC), representing Igbo traditional, civic and professional leadership across the globe, I write to extend our profound appreciation and felicitations on your decision to appoint Sunday Kelvin Aneke as the Chief of Air Staff of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). This appointment marks a historic milestone — the first time an officer of Igbo origin has been elevated to that high office — and we commend you for this inclusive and significant decision. We note with pride that AVM Aneke hails from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, and brings both exemplary professional credentials and international operational experience to his new role. His appointment sends a strong signal of na...

  PRESS RELEASE UNIEC REJECTS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY’S APPROVAL FOR CREATION OF NEW STATES — Cites Injustices, Seeks Renaming Of North Central To Middle Belt  LAGOS, NIGERIA — October 27, 2025: The United Igbo Elders Congress Worldwide (UNIEC) has faulted and rejected the National Assembly’s approval for the creation of one new state in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, describing the move as imbalanced, inequitable, and unjust to the South East region. The decision to create six new states, reached at a two-day retreat in Lagos jointly chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, is being criticized by UNIEC as another missed opportunity to correct Nigeria’s long-standing structural inequities. Under the approved arrangement, the South East — currently with five (5) states — would gain one additional state, making six (6) in total, while the North West would move from seven (7...

  PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE UNITED IGBO ELDERS CONGRESS WORLDWIDE (UNIEC) DATE: Monday, October 27, 2025 UNIEC CONDEMNS THE DESTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION OF IGBO PROPERTIES AND BUSINESSES IN LAGOS The United Igbo Elders Congress Worldwide (UNIEC) has received with deep shock and grave concern the disturbing reports of the ongoing destruction, demolition, and unlawful confiscation of Igbo-owned properties and businesses in Lagos State. UNIEC, as the apex body representing the collective conscience and voice of Igbo elders across the globe, strongly condemns these acts of targeted economic aggression against innocent citizens whose only “crime” is their hard work, enterprise, and visible contribution to the socio-economic development of Lagos and Nigeria at large. For decades, the Igbo people have been integral to the growth and transformation of Lagos into a global megacity. From commerce to construction, from manufacturing to technology, the Igbo entrepreneurial spirit has helped shape...

 I laugh at the ignorance of those who say the Igbos have low population. This is what Ekiti State's former governor Ayo Fayose said about the Igbos. *********** 💥 "I love Igbos but I have to tell them the truth because I love them. It is now a law to transmit votes electronically, that means rigging of elections has been reduced drastically. Igbos are only tribe that have 99% of voters in the South East and second highest voters in other regions in Nigeria. In the South West, after Yoruba votes, Igbo votes come second. Lagos has the highest number of voters in Nigeria and Igbos are competing with Yorubas in voting power in Lagos. In the South South, we have indigenous Igbos in the South South and all the major cities in the South South are occupied by Igbos. Go to Port Harcourt you will understand what I mean. In the North Central, go to Jos and all the state capital in the North Central, Igbos are the second largest population after the indigenous people. In the North West,...

 PRESIDENT TINUBU PARDONS HERBERT MACAULAY, VATSA, LAWAN, GRANTS CLEMENCY TO 82 INMATES  President Bola Tinubu has granted pardon to Herbert Macaulay, Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, and Farouk Lawan and granted clemency to 82 inmates. A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, says "Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, has received a posthumous pardon from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Vatsa, a poet, was among the 17 people who received presidential pardons following the endorsement of the National Council of State, which met in Abuja on Thursday. President Tinubu also granted a posthumous pardon to Herbert Macaulay, a Nigerian nationalist and co-founder, along with Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC). Macaulay was the party's first president, which played a pivotal role in Nigeria's struggle for independence. However, in 1913, Macaulay ...

Talking Alaigbo back to the glorious days self sufficiency.  https://www.youtube.com/live/bFlr13mIDZ8?si=mmRv2wy5OFwNI9rM

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Business mogul and chairman of the Ibru Organisation, Olorogun Oskar Ibru, has died at the age of 67. According to a statement by his family, reported by Arise News on Wednesday, Ibru passed away after a brief illness. Further details on the circumstances of his death were not disclosed. A key figure in Nigeria’s corporate world, Ibru was one of the most prominent heirs of the Ibru dynasty. He was instrumental in sustaining and expanding the conglomerate established by his late father, Olorogun Michael Ibru, whose business empire covered shipping, oil and gas, real estate, and commerce. His passing comes less than a decade after the death of the family patriarch, Michael Ibru, in 2016. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced soon. Reacting to the news on Wednesday, media entrepreneur and publisher of Ovation International, Dele Momodu, described Ibru as “an extremely friendly gentleman and a socialite per excellence.” In a post on his Instagram page, Momodu wrote, “News has j...

  7 Reasons Every Igbo Elder Should Join the Project Reposition Ndigbo of the United Igbo Elders Congress Worldwide (UNIEC) The Igbo nation stands at a critical crossroads in history. Our people, scattered across the world, are endowed with ingenuity, resilience, and a spirit of enterprise. Yet, despite these strengths, we continue to suffer political marginalization, cultural dilution, and economic under-representation. It is for this reason that the United Igbo Elders Congress Worldwide (UNIEC) has unveiled the "Project Reposition Ndigbo" — a clarion call for all Igbo Elders, both at home and in the Diaspora, to unite in vision and action. Here are seven compelling reasons why every Igbo Elder should join executing this project: 1. Guardianship of Our Heritage Elders are the living custodians of Igbo tradition, culture, and values. Without their active involvement, our language, customs, and ethos risk erosion in the face of globalization. Joining the project ensures th...

UNITED IGBO ELDERS CONGRESS WORLDWIDE (UNIEC) Press Statement on the Unconditional Release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu The United Igbo Elders Congress Worldwide (UNIEC) has watched with grave concern the continued unlawful detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), despite several competent court judgments ordering his release. It is both a tragedy and a national embarrassment that the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria continues to act in open defiance of the rule of law. We categorically demand the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Anything short of this is a deliberate provocation, a calculated act of injustice, and a stain on Nigeria’s democracy. We ask, in all sincerity and firmness: If confirmed terrorists and bandits are being released, compensated, and rehabilitated in this country, why is Mazi Nnamdi Kanu still languishing in prison? This selective application of justice reeks of bias, ethnic discrimination, a...

Elon Musk’s father accused of sexually abusing children, stepchildren  Sylvia Runor  September 23, 2025 Errol Musk, the 79-year-old father of Elon Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, according to the New York Times. The report said these allegations may explain why Elon Musk rarely speaks about his father. It also noted that some of Musk’s family members have reached out to him for help, leading him to sometimes intervene. Errol Musk denied the claims, telling the Times they were “nonsense” and “false.” Citing personal letters, emails, and interviews with relatives, the Times said Errol Musk, who has at least nine children and stepchildren and has been married three times, “maintains a powerful grip over much of the family.” Elon Musk did not respond to requests for comment. Court documents, correspondence, social workers, and family interviews suggest the earliest allegation came in 1993, when a four-year-old stepdaught...

Statement from the United Igbo Elders Congress Worldwide The United Igbo Elders Congress Worldwide condemns—unequivocally and in the strongest terms—the barbaric and brutal attack carried out by armed gunmen on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, Kwara State , on the night of November 18, 2025. This horrific incident, in which innocent Christians gathered in a vigil were savagely attacked, is an affront to every principle of humanity, decency, and civilized society. Reports indicate that the attackers opened fire on worshippers, killing at least three congregants and abducting several others, including the pastor. This tragedy shakes the conscience, not only because of the loss of innocent lives, but also because of the chilling nature of the attack. How can it be said that murderers took their time slaughtering old men and women in cold blood—unchallenged? How can such unspeakable evil unfold in a supposedly civilized society without the immediate intervention of sec...