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NONSOKWA CHINONSO UBA : THIS MIGHT BE A LONG JOURNEY FOR HIM- Samuelson Iwuoha.

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Nonsokwa is a popular radio presenter in Imo State. He is my fellow comrade, brother and friend. I won’t and can’t deny him, especially, now that he is in a very big pit and shit. Nevertheless, I must make some clarifications on the current issue, as it concerns Nonsonkwa, Force Headquarters of the Nigeria Police and his allegations against His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State.

Before I begin, let me State here that Sociopolitical Crusade remain the fulcrum through which Activism revolves. I am a notable Activist. A core one for that matter. I am very decisive, goal oriented, single-minded and very ruthl£ss in my Activism. My Aim and Objective have always been to produce results. I don’t look for public applause. I don’t play to the gallery. And I don’t make wild allegations against people. I always have my facts. However, when I make mistake, I try as much as possible to make amend.

I have confronted the law on many occasions. I have done things which, perhaps, nobody has imagined or attempted. However, I am a law abiding citizen. I respect constituted authority. I have also used my Activism to promote Good Governance and to rescue innocent members of the public, who are unjustly being maltr£ated. All these are verifiable.

Back to Nonsonkwa : Like I said earlier, he is my fellow comrade, brother and friend. Police Officers from Force Headquarters Abuja effected his arrest, based on allegations of threat to State security.

Not long ago, a video of Nonsokwa surfaced online, wherein he pointedly accused His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma and one Asari Dokubo of being responsible for the kill!ngs in Imo State. I watched that video. Honestly, I was aghast and dumfounded. I sent a memo to Nonsonkwa, drawing his attention to that video……. Hhhhhhhmmmmmm, for me, he crossed the Red line.

I personally don’t like Asari Dokubo. The Guy talks carelessly and disingenuously. But Hope Uzodimma is our Governor, our father and political leader of the State. A man who is genuinely doing his best for the state. Rather than appreciate his good works, Nonsokwa stepped out to accuse him of kill!ng  Imo citizens. This is totally wrong, and should be condemned.

This is not the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth time Nonsokwa would be making wild allegations against Governor Hope Uzodimma, within the last 43 months. I have personally rescued him from trouble, on a number of occasions. In December 2021, Nonsokwa committed a crim£  bordering on State security in Imo State. The Department of State Security, DSS, Imo Command, invited him. He refused to honour the invitation. He was invited the second time, he turned it down. I know the terrain. I knew that the next available option would be to arrest Nonsonkwa with force. So I stepped into the matter. I called the Imo State Director Of DSS, Dr Wilcox and pledged to produce Nonsokwa. I also extracted the promise that if I produced him, he would be released back to me, same day. Let me at this point declare that Dr Wilcox is a humble, disciplined, God fearing, cool headed and very responsible , but decisive officer.

So I called Nonsokwa and practically forced him to follow me to DSS Owerri office. We sorted out all the grey areas, and Dr Wilcox kept his word and released Nonsonkwa back to me and we came back.

Unfortunately, Nonsonkwa continued to operate in a vacuum of his imagination, jumping from one accusation to another accusation, against the Imo State Government, without cogent facts. Infact, I had cause to do a rejoinder to one of his unsubstantiated allegations against Governor Hope Uzodimma.

Also, I have on a number of occasions reached out to my brother and friend, Nonsokwa, to always process what he says before saying them, so as not to fall into Wahala, like this one. I know we have freedom of speech, but must we talk ourselves into trouble? This is where *”PROCESSING OUR THOUGHTS COMES INTO PLAY”.*

Now that Nonsonkwa has accused His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma of conniving with Asari Dokubo to k!ll Imo Citizens, and he has been picked up by Force Headquarters Abuja, let him prove his allegation. Since the past three days, Nonsokwa was arrested , some little minds have been calling and further abusing Governor Hope Uzodimma, accusing him of deliberately trying to silence Nonsonkwa. This is not true. Rather, Governor Hope Uzodimma is the injured person. His subject, Nonsokwa, who has all along been stabbing him with knives, stepped up and stabbed him with a dagger, accusing him of murdering Imo citizens……….. Let me add here that if this matter goes to court and Nonsonkwa has no evidence of his allegation, he will be jailed 7years.

I am therefore calling on those calling for the release of Nonsokwa, and at the same time abusing the Governor, to thread carefully. The Governor is the injured person. He is the victim. He is the wounded person. Infact, the Imo State Government has been labelled a *Blo0d Suck!ng Government* by Nonsonkwa.. So Government wants to prove itself innocent of the allegation by reporting to the appropriate quarters to investigate. What supporters of Nonsonkwa should be doing now is to show remorse, and also, thread carefully.

It is not my wish that Nonsonkwa should go to prison, but his supposed supporters must thread carefully.

Ekwuchalam.

I Rest My Pen.

*Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha*

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Track and report abandoned constituency projects; we’ll prosecute -EFCC tells Nigerians

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Nigerians to track and report abandoned constituency projects, warning that those responsible will face prosecution.

This initiative aims to:

1. Promote transparency and accountability in public spending.
2. Ensure elected officials fulfill their campaign promises.
3. Combat corruption and embezzlement.

Nigerians can report abandoned projects through:

1. EFCC’s website
2. Social media handles
3. Toll-free hotline

Required information:

1. Project location
2. Contractor’s name
3. Contract sum
4. Status (abandoned, incomplete, or completed)

The EFCC will investigate and prosecute those found guilty of corruption, mismanagement, or embezzlement.

This move demonstrates the EFCC’s commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring public funds are utilized effectively.

 

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Regina Daniels Reflects on Her Life Journey

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Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has navigated beyond the controversy surrounding her marriage to billionaire and senator Ned Nwoko.

The mother of two recently shared captivating photos on Instagram, showcasing herself on a luxurious flight with her husband and their children.

In her post, she discussed the various activities that have been occupying her time. Regina highlighted that this constant movement is a defining aspect of her life, captioning her post:

“Story of my life – Always on the move.”

Photo source: Instagram

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#Endbadgovernance Protesters Face Trial For Treason, Court Hearing On September 11

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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters in custody.

On Monday, nine male protesters were sent to Kuje Prison, while one female protester was remanded in Suleja Prison. The court has scheduled their trial and ruling on bail applications for September 11.

The protesters, who were arraigned on charges of treason, mutiny, and intent to destabilize Nigeria, include Michael Adaramoye (also known as Lenin), Adeyemi Abayomi, Suleiman Yakubu, Opaoluwa Simon, and Angel Innocent.

Others facing charges are Buhari Lawal, Mosiu Sadiq, Bashir Bello, Nuradeen Khamis, and Abdulsalam Zubairu. All 10 defendants pleaded not guilty to the six charges brought against them, which include conspiracy to commit felony, inciting mutiny, and waging war against the state—offenses punishable under Section 97 of the Penal Code.

The protesters are accused of attempting to intimidate President Bola Tinubu by allegedly attacking police officers, burning police stations, and damaging government and private property during the demonstrations.

The #EndBadGovernance protests, which took place from August 1 to 10, were sparked by widespread dissatisfaction with the government’s economic policies, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of forex windows.

The protesters also called for measures to address food shortages, unemployment, and government waste, as well as reforms of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Responding to the arraignment, Amnesty International Nigeria Director Isa Sanusi condemned the trials as “sham” and called for the immediate release of the detained protesters.Sanusi criticized the government for prioritizing the punishment of protesters over investigating the deaths of several demonstrators across various states, including Kano, Katsina, and Maiduguri, during the protests.

The police reported seven deaths related to the protests but denied that security forces were responsible for any of the fatalities.

 

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