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2023: Nigeria Now Ungovernable, Things Have Fallen Apart – Anglican Primate

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3 years ago

January 14, 2023

Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba has described the situation of Nigeria as worrisome.

The church leader spoke in Enugu on Saturday at the Good Shepherd Specialist Hospital, where he commissioned the Ear, Nose and Throat, ENT, Centre of the hospital.

DAILY POST reports that the hospital belongs to the Anglican Diocese of Enugu.

The function is part of the activities lined up for a thanksgiving service by the Archbishop of Enugu Province and Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma who is due for retirement next year.

The Primate said with the 2023 general elections a few weeks away, it was incumbent on the citizens to change the status quo.

“Every Nigerian is aware of something- that things have fallen apart; it is clear that the centre cannot hold, because those leading us politically now have one way or the other compromised the things that needed to be done for their own selfish or sensational interests

“Because of that, Nigeria has become ungovernable in terms of insecurity, hunger, poverty and sorts of things that have gone wrong,” he declared.

While blaming some of the country’s problems on sectionalization of leadership positions, Ndukuba urged politicians to place the interest of the country above self.

He said there could be no peace in the absence of justice.

According to him, “Even in the appointment of those who take care of the different sectors of the economy and all areas of government, look at when we talk of security, when we talk of economy, when we talk of education, when we talk of even water resources, you see the same group of people.

“This is a nation that is multicultural, multi-linguistic, multi-ethnic and multi-religious, yet a group, a section of this nation has hijacked everything.

“And it is the same people that will begin to cry woe tomorrow when other people do the same. I think ‘do unto others as you would want them do to you’ is a very wonderful principle, both in the scriptures and in dealing with one another.

“The way things have gone has not been for the good of the citizens of this nation; those in authority may have tried their best but in some cases, they lacked the political will to take the stand they should take in order to make things work and where there is no justice, there can never be peace, where some sections are oppressed, I believe that the country will not be healthy and that is what we have suffered so far.”

The Primate then charged the electorate to use their voting power and change the current state of things in the country.

“If you know that you have not liked the way things have gone, and you know that things can be better, this is the time everyone of us, citizens of Nigeria must get involved. Thank God for this opportunity for us to use the printing of our thumb to change the government.

“We want to urge our people, every citizen, go and collect your PVC and do not sell your PVC. February 25, go out and vote, vote for people, leaders that will be mindful of our plight, of our suffering, vote for credible people, vote for those who are not out there for what they will get; vote for those who will be touched by the plight of ordinary Nigerians.

“We are believing God that Nheria must change and get better. All of us have a role to play and this role, we must never fail. We will continue to pray but prayer is not enough.

“We are not voting for any party, we are voting for those who can stand; so no matter their party, what we want is a credible individual that will represent us well. Vote for people and not just party; don’t sell your vote,” he further stated.

He charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, “to make sure that this election is fair and credible and handled in such a way that there will be fairness to all and the records will not be tampered with.”

He demanded that none of the key INEC officers should be changed “until this work is done and finished.

“We pray that God will give us such a peaceful election.

“As the politicians continue their campaigns, we are asking that they be mindful that the campaign should be on issues and policies, on things they will do.

“Although in Nigeria all of them are saying the same thing, we know those that can deliver; let us go for them. Remember what you have been through, let us use this opportunity to make a turn around and progress that will take us to the promised land.”

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Edo Seeks FG’s Intervention On Land Dispute With Delta

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10 hours ago

November 22, 2025

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The Edo State Government has appealed to the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, intercede on the land dispute between the state and its neighboring Delta.

Deputy governor of the state, Hon. Dennis Idahosa made the appeal when he led a delegation comprising officials of the state government and members of the Edo State Boundary Committee on a fact finding mission to disputed communities.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, said the fact finding mission was part of an effort to ensure peace,

Idahosa used the avenue to appeal to President Bola Tinubu to use his good office to ensure justice, equity, and fairness prevailed in the areas in dispute.

“I passionately call on the President to use all necessary demarcation agencies to resolve these lingering issues,” he appealed.

While suing for peace from the affected communities, Idahosa noted that the state government was determined to protect the territorial dignity of Edo State and that of the people of Orhionmwon.

He pointed out that the Jameson River is a natural demarcation landmark to the disputed Ugbakele boundary Community.

While calling on the state boundary committee to be diligent in their investigation, he stressed that the outcome of the investigation will guide the recommendations of the committee to the governor.

“We decided to ask questions and the history of this area. We found out that this Jameson River is the natural boundary between Edo and Delta States.

‘You can see the previous structures of the AT&P company. This land is clearly for Edo State.

“We thank the community people and settlers. We plead they continue to maintain the peace pending the outcome of the National Boundary Commission,” he pleaded.

Earlier, Idahosa and his team interfaced with stakeholders and community leaders of Oben, Ikobi, Iguelaba, and Obozogbe-Nugu communities to verify their claims and grievances.

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Police Arrest, Charge Content Creator To Court In Edo

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11 hours ago

November 22, 2025

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The Edo State Police Command says it has arrested a 24-year-old content creator identified as Osarobo Omoyemen, for allegedly sharing a content on Tiktok capable of “inciting hostility against the Police and triggering unnecessary tension within the state.”

In a statement made available to newsmen in Benin on Saturday, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, said the suspect, popularly known as ‘Madam Oil Rice,’ recently circulated a “false claim on social media alleging that she was kidnapped along Upper Sakponba Road in Benin City and later rescued by Police operatives who purportedly detained her at Akpata Police Station and collected the sum of Ten Thousand Naira as bail.”

Yamu said worried by the allegation, the command immediately commenced investigation, adding that it was revealed that the entire story was completely fabricated and deliberate.

According to the police’s imagemaker, Madam Oil Rice fabricated the story just to attract followers and viewership, stressing that she had confessed to having fabricated the story.

“During interrogation, the 24year old female suspect, Osarobo Omoyemen confessed that she staged the incident solely to generate online content and attract followers to her TikTok page.

“It was also discovered that she deleted an earlier video in which an accomplice in the background was appealing to viewers to follow her page, clearly exposing the motive behind the false alarm.

“The content was not only misleading but capable of inciting hostility against the Police and triggering unnecessary tension within the state.”

Yamu, while noting that the “suspect has been identified, arrested, and charged to court on Thursday 20th November, 2025 for prosecution, said “efforts are ongoing to arrest her accomplices to ensure they face the full weight of the law.”

The PPRO, who said Madam Oil Rice’s arrest and charge to court was aimed at serving as a “deterrent to others who may attempt to misuse social media to create panic or disrupt public peace,” said “the Edo State Police Command strongly warns against the creation and circulation of fake news capable of disturbing the peace and security of the state.”

He urged members of the public “to verify information before sharing and to refrain from acts that may mislead the public or undermine the efforts of security agencies.”

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FULL LIST: FG Shuts 41 Unity Schools Over Insecurity

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19 hours ago

November 22, 2025

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The Federal Government on Friday ordered the temporary closure of 41 unity schools over the rising cases of abduction across the country.

The decision was announced in a circular issued by the Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Binta Abdulkadir.

“Sequel to the recent security challenges in some parts of the country and the need to prevent any security breaches, the Honourable Minister of Education has approved the immediate closure of the listed Federal Unity Colleges.

“Principals of the affected colleges are to ensure strict compliance. Please accept the warm regards of the Honourable Minister,” the circular read.

The affected schools are FGGC Minjibir; FGA Suleja; FTC Ganduje; FGGC Zaria; FTC Kafancha; FGGC Bakori; FTC Dayi; FGC Daura; FGGC Tambuwal; FSC Sokoto; FTC Wurno; FGC Gusau; FGC Anka; FGGC Gwandu; FGC Birnin Yauri; FTC Zuru; FGGC Kazaure; FGC Kiyawa; FTC Hadejia; FGGC Bida; FGC New Bussa; and FTC Kuta-Shiroro.

Others are FGC Ilorin; FGGC Omu-Aran; FTC Gwanara; FGC Ugwolawo; FGGC Kabba; FTC Ogugu; FGGC Bwari; FGC Rubochi; FGGC Abaji; FGGC Potiskum; FGC Buni Yadi; FTC Gashau; FTC Michika; FGC Ganye; FGC Azare; FTC Misau; FGGC Bajoga; FGC Billiri; and FTC Zambuk.

Recall that some students from St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, were kidnapped by terrorists.

The incident comes just days after a similar attack in Maga, Kebbi State, where 25 students were kidnapped, heightening concerns over the deteriorating security situation in educational institutions across the region.

On Thursday, over 50 schools were shut down in Kwara State following attacks by bandits.

President Bola Tinubu had also cancelled his scheduled trips to South Africa and Angola to coordinate the government’s response to the worsening insecurity.