Category: INTERVIEW

Catholic Church Suspends Priest Over Secret Marriage In United States

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The Catholic Diocese of Warri has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood following reports of his secret marriage to Ms. Dora Chichah in Dallas, USA. A statement released on Thursday, January 16, 2025, by Bishop Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and Chancellor Very Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo confirmed the suspension, citing the priest’s violation of Canon law. The marriage, which took place on December 29, 2024, at the Streams of Joy Church, was widely circulated on social media, prompting the Church’s action. According to the decree, Fr. Oghenerukevwe, who…

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It’s Wrong To Exclude Eastern Railline From Nigeria’s Budgets – Sen. Umeh

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… Tasks New Ohanaeze Leadership On Challenges Ahead By Tony Adibe Distinguished Senator Victor Umeh, OFR, represents Anambra Central Senatorial District in Nigeria’s Senate. In this less than 10-minute interview, the lawmaker speaks on the implication of the Southeast Governors’ pledge to, henceforth, fund Ohanaeze Ndigbo; the obvious and urgent challenges, which the new Ohanaeze Leadership led by Senator John Azuta-Mbata has to tackle; the exclusion of the Eastern Railline in Nigeria’s budgets, why he has always supported the IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu right from the onset of his struggle, …

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Many Sins Of Sacked Women Affairs Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye

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President Bola Tinubu carried out his first cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, removing Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye as the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development. Kennedy-Ohanenye, a lawyer, entrepreneur, and politician, had been in the spotlight since her appointment on August 21, 2023, due to multiple controversies that made her position unstable. Kennedy-Ohanenye’s short time in office was filled with challenges, drawing criticism and attention from various quarters. Her previous run as the first female presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections, followed by her appointment as minister,…

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“I Was Threatened…And We Invited Police” – Onyeka

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By Tony Adibe Onyeka Onwenu was not quite known for double talks. She would prefer to take the bull by the horns. The late top artiste was once engaged by TONY ADIBE in an unrestricted interview. You need to read her, so go ahead. Excerpts: What can you tell us about the law of piracy in Nigeria? Have the challenge of pirates affected your works? We already have got a good law, but what we should be talking about is the implementation of the law. It’s one thing to have…

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EFCC Places Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello On INTERPOL Watchlist In 6 Countries

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked INTERPOL in three North African countries of Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria to watch-list former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, it was learnt at the weekend. It was further learnt that the decision by the EFCC was based on credible intelligence. Other countries where the ex-governor is put on the watch-list are Egypt, Libya and Sudan. Sources in the anti-graft agency said many option are on the table in dealing with the Bello situation, which include but not limited to storming the Kogi…

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Unregistered Tiger Nut Drinks Caused Lagos Cholera Outbreak – Government

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Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, speaks on the cholera outbreak in the state. What are the primary causes of the recent cholera outbreak in Lagos State? There have always been cases of cholera in Nigeria. We typically have isolated cases that we treat. However, we observed a surge in cholera cases between the 10th and 11th of June 2024. This increase qualifies it as an outbreak. The top three affected local government areas are Lagos Island, Kosofe, and Eti-Osa. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and…

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Ojukwu’s Attempt To Try Okpara Over Security Vote Would Have Caused Calamity For Eastern Region – Prof. Nwala

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Father of African Philosophy, Emeritus Professor Uzodinma Timothy Nwala, founding President of a pan-Igbo pressure group, the Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), is an Igbo patriot and credible Nigerian statesman. In this second part of his interview with TONY ADIBE of NewsBitsng.com, he revealed how a nuclear scientist was contracted to mine with explosives premises of the High Court where Emeka Ojukwu planned to arraign the then Premier of Eastern Region of Nigeria, Dr. M.I. Okpara for alleged meddling with security votes, among other historical and contemporary issues. Excerpts: What was…

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54 Years After Nigeria/Biafra War, Federal Government Yet To Address Its Root Causes – Prof Nwala

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…Says Nigeria Living Under Borrowed Time Father of African Philosophy, Emeritus Professor Uzodinma T. Nwala, founding President of a pressure group, the Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), is a core Igbo patriot before being a Nigerian nationalist, and owes no apology for that. In this interview with TONY ADIBE of NewsBitsng.com, he spoke on contemporary and historical verifiable issues which you probably haven’t heard or read before. Excerpts: ADF will be celebrating its 10th anniversary any time from now. How has the experience been since the last time years? I think…

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Governor Otti Unveils 15th Road Project Executed In Aba Within One Year

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The three newly commissioned roads at the point they intersect Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Tuesday commissioned the 15th road project executed in Aba within one year of his stay in office. Governor Otti commissioned the University Road, Green Avenue, and College Road, all in Aba, with a pledge to transform the commercial capital of the state into a modern, functional city. “We are glad to be delivering the 15th road in Aba. By the time we commission this roads, we would have commissioned 15 new roads…

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How Street Boy Bagged Three US College Scholarships Playing Basketball – Sports Lawyer

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Fifteen-year-old basketballer, David Etim, bagged three United States scholarship offers after encountering a Nigerian lawyer, Faithfulness Okom. The lawyer, now based in Spain, tells GODFREY GEORGE how he feels about Etim’s successes and his passion for basketball. What kind of upbringing did you have? My name is Faithfulness Okom. I am from Calabar, Cross River State. I’m 26 years old. I am a lawyer and co-founder at a fintech startup. I graduated from the University of Calabar in 2018. As an undergraduate student at UNICAL, I was a 13-time debating…

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