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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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Nigeria Customs Set to Introduce Automated Transire Process, Sensitises Officers, Stakeholders

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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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Senator Natasha’s action blocking chances of women in leadership – Igbo group warns

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Igbo United Professionals (IUP) has warned that the actions of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is capable of blocking the chances of women to be supported, recommended or elected into positions of authority.

The group made the statement in a press release signed by its President, Chief Emmanuel Ikechukwu-Jonathan and issued to newsmen in Enugu.

The IUP said that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is trying to institute a precedent of weaponizing the female gender against their men counterparts.

According to the statement, “Natasha’s action of going about lying, that she was suspended because she alleged that the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, sexually harassed her, is capable of undermining the full actualization of the 35 percent affirmative action that has started gaining attention.

“Her petition for sexual harassment was rightfully discountenanced because it failed to meet the clear and established procedural requirements for submitting petitions to the Senate.

“The rules of the Senate apply to all members without exception and no petition-regardless of its subject-can be considered if it does not follow due process.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is not only chasing shadows, but destroying the commendable efforts of female leaders working tirelessly to build public trust on the side of women, to place them as dependable partners.”

The IUP reminded Nigerians and the international community that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six months suspension was because of her flagrant violation of the rules of the Senate due to the reallocation of her seat by the leadership of the Senate.

The group said, “We have facts of the reasons for her suspension. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended solely for her persistent acts of misconduct, blatant disregard for the provisions of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (As Amended) and gross indiscipline- nothing more, nothing less.

“The suspension was decision of the Committee of the whole Senate, following the submission of a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The report found her guilty of violating Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of the Senate Rules and recommended her immediate suspension.

“The disciplinary action was a response to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s repeated violations of legislative decorum, including:

“Refusing to sit in her assigned seat during plenary on 25th February 2025, despite multiple pleas from the Minority Leader and other ranking Senators-an act of open defiance and disorderly conduct.

“Speaking without being recognized by the presiding officer, in clear violation of parliamentary practices and procedures on 25th February 2025.

“Engaging in unruly and disruptive behavior, obstructing the orderly conduct of Senate proceedings.

“Making abusive and disrespectful remarks against the leadership of the Senate.

“Defying and refusing to comply with the summons of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges mandated to investigate cases of misconduct,”

The IUP said that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions no doubt, represented a direct challenge to the Authority of the Senate, and a violation of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (As Amended), that govern the business of the Senate and the conduct of its members.

IUP added that the disciplinary measure was, therefore, necessary and justified to restore order and uphold the integrity of the Senate as the country’s foremost democratic institution.

The IUP maintained that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan should do well to provide evidences of her sexual harassment by the Senate President, if there’s any, and prove before the court of Law, instead of going about blackmailing the sanctity of Nigeria’s Senate.

The group urged women leaders and bodies to rise up and condemn actions capable of placing women in contrast position with their male counterparts, adding that such would build distrust and fear of supporting women to occupy sensitive positions.

While noting that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan seemed not to be acquainted with the Senate rules and regulations, the IUP urged her to do well to study the Senate rules during her six-month suspension and equally subject herself to trainings on better ways of handling and managing leadership positions.

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Some of you that are complaining that Governor Soludo is doing too much might not have been born in 1984 when President Buhari Introduced WAR AGAINST INDISCIPLINE (WAI) In Nigeria

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Some are arguing that Governor Soludo shouldn’t have any business with how people decide to observe their religion… That nobody is a kid.

Let me Take you back to History, A Young President Buhari woke up one morning in 1984 and felt like Nigerians are too undisciplined and decided to discipline everybody, if you think I’m lying, ask your parents.

That year, Almost everything you want to do in public places, you must stand in a queue. If People want to enter a bus ,oya attention!.. your hands on your neighbours’ shoulders, if plenty of people want to buy something from a particular Shop,Oya !.. In a straight line!..
Markets,bus stops and public places were not Rowdy, Everybody’s senses returned from their holidays.

Don’t you think we may be needing such exercises in Today’s main markets.?

If you feel like you are too stubborn to obey, Trust the military government na. Your body go tell you .

So Fear Government. Government is the God we see, some even argue that GOD simply means Government of the day.
The government is so powerful that they can wake up one morning and make a declaration that every man should be having gtiufjiidegjkgf once every week,…imana church Agbasago!!

Have you forgotten how Tinubu woke up one day and asked everyone to go and learn our old national anthem.. some people thought it was a joke.

That is why the Christian Holy book Prescribes you pray for those in authority so that they will not wake up one morning and declare that your family compound is now a motor park, you will think it’s a joke until you go there the next day and conductors are there shouting “Agulu!!.. Nanka!! .. Ekwulobia!!

Written by Admin Nkwelle.

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