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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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Abuja International Conference Center Built In 1991 For N240m Is Being Renovated In 2025 For N39b BY Wike…

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March 17, 2025By
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The Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC) was built at an estimated cost of $29.6 million (about ₦240 million at the exchange rate of the time). It was completed in 1991 and has since been one of Nigeria’s premier venues for national and international events.
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Igwebụike in action! Pre-colonial Igbo society’s remarkable approach to community development, where every man was a landlord.

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March 16, 2025By
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This a picture depicting the Igbo people building house collectively for one another, free. In the olden days, life was so easy. The Igbo lived a communal life. When a man get to the age of ịpụ obi, his age grade would contribute in building house for him free. He will also do so to others.
No stress. No competition. Everyone moves together. Age grade was established by our ancestors to support one another. Growth was collectively massive. The concept of Igwebụike was loud. Onye aghana nwanne ya.
No one got paid for doing so. It’s free of charge. Community development was an important role and duty of pre-colonial Igbo society.
Everyone joyfully helped one another to stand as a man and have a shelter over his head. Every Igbo man was a landlord. No tenant. Once you are of age, either you have your home in your father’s house or ị pụọ obi. Your age grade will build you a house.
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Nigeria Customs Set to Introduce Automated Transire Process, Sensitises Officers, Stakeholders

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March 15, 2025By
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to introduce an Automated Transire Process (ATP), a system designed to enhance trade efficiency, minimise delays, and curb cargo diversion.
Speaking at a sensitisation session at Apapa Area Command on Thursday, 10 March 2025, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, represented by the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Charles Orbih, described the initiative as a transformative development for the NCS.
He stated, “This is not merely a technological upgrade; it represents a strategic shift aimed at positioning the Nigeria Customs Service and the nation at the forefront of global trade efficiency, security, and transparency.”
He further explained that the Automated Transire Process, developed in-house by NCS ICT officers, is expected to significantly reduce customs clearance times, enhance tracking capabilities, and improve accountability.
ACG Orbih emphasised that real-time tracking and data transparency would mitigate the risks associated with cargo diversion while boosting stakeholders’ confidence in the system.
He added that faster access to goods at ports and terminals would benefit importers, exporters, and all players in the logistics chain.
Reflecting on the initiative’s origins, the Zonal Coordinator recalled that the automation project stemmed from a directive issued during last year’s CGC conference, where the ICT/Modernisation Department was tasked with automating the transfer process by the first quarter of 2025. This milestone has now been achieved.
The Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of ICT/Modernisation, DCG Kikelomo Adeola, represented by ACG Zanna Gaji, further outlined the project’s benefits.
He remarked, “This system will enhance efficiency and transparency, improve revenue collection, and minimise opportunities for corruption by ensuring a fair and predictable process.”
He noted that the automation would strengthen Nigeria’s position in global trade and promote international best practices.
ACG Gaji stressed that the rollout would be gradual, beginning with a user acceptance test and a pilot phase at one of the bonded terminals.
“We cannot introduce the system immediately. It is essential to engage stakeholders, conduct hands-on testing, and refine the system based on feedback,” he stated.
During the feedback session, Area Controllers within the Apapa environs underscored the importance of incorporating all relevant units and addressing the absence of a watchlist feature.
Stakeholders also sought clarification on the official launch date and requested adjustments to align the system more effectively with operational requirements.
In response, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Usman Abba, the team leader of the ATP development project, assured attendees that the system would be fully integrated with all relevant units, departments, and commands before full implementation.

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