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No Going Back, International Witchcraft Conference Organisers Vow, As CAN Protest

Conveners of International Witchcraft Conference billed to hold in Enough State Have vowed to proceed on holding the conference in spite the cancellation of the venue booked earlier for the conference after series of protests by students of University of Nigeria (UNN) an Chriatian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Director of the B.I.C. Ijomah Centre for Policy Studies and Research, Professor Egodi Uchendu, while making this known, said the protest and campaign by the Christian Association of Nigeria and Christian students in the University of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka will not deter them from holding the academic conference.
“Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right. CAN and others are free to express their opinions just like we have the freedom to have an academic conference on witchcraft”, Mrs Uchendu, a professor of history said.
“I’m delighted that the conference is generating the debate it should across the nation. Nigerians should look critically into the subject of the conference and identify how it’s impeding our national existence and personal experience”.
Speaking further on the cancellation, Professor Uchendu said the booking for Energy Centre, as venue for the conference, billed to begin 26 November as centre owned by the Federal Government and domiciled in the UNN.
Prof Uchendu said; “UNN DID NOT deny us use of Energy Centre, Energy Centre did. Energy Centre is a Federal organ domiciled in UNN.

The conference on witchcraft has generated controversy since it was announced that it would take place in UNN, Nsukka.
Students, believing that witches and wizards would descend on UNN during the conference, printed posters decrying the plan.
They were purportedly joined by the Christian Association of Nigeria, which escalated the opposition and urged Christians in the South East zone to embark on prayers to dissuade the organisers from holding the conference.
Chairman of CAN in the South-East zone, Bishop Dr Goddy Okafor demanded that the programme be called off immediately.
“I call on all heads of Blocks, state chairmen and other stakeholders of Christian Association of Nigeria, South-East zone to take up aggressive prayers against the planned convention of witches and wizards slated to hold on November 26 at UNN.
“I hereby direct all Christian Churches in South East of Nigeria to take up lamentation and pray against this evil movement in all our churches this coming Sunday.
“I also call upon all Christian Campus Fellowship Groups and other Christian Students’ Associations to join in this effort and stand up for JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD against this evil development in South East Of NIGERIA.”
“This convention is not of God and must not hold in Jesus name. Exodus 22:18 says, ‘Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live’ “, he added.
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Insecurity: Former NYSC Director Tasks Corps Members On Self, Environmental Consciousness

A retired Director, Information and Public Relations, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Directorate Headquarters, Eddy Megwa, has called on all corps members serving in the country to take their personal security seriously, always be self and environmental conscious.
The former Director made the call at the Bauchi NYSC permanent orientation camp, Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state on Monday.
He warned that the times were evil, therefore vigilance, self consciousness and consciousness of the environment were of paramount importance.
He also called on them to serve the nation with loyalty, commitment and zeal for patriotism, adding that no nation grew without the selfless service of the citizens and called on the corps members to rise up and make the desired change.
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“I want to urge you all to deliberately work towards building a great nation of our collective dreams.
“This is because if we have a country that is working very well, the youths will not be desperate about relocating to other countries of the world for greener pastures,” he said.
Megwa further discouraged the youth from illegal migration, describing it as a suicide mission as many of such ‘desperate people’ ended up losing their lives in the Sahara desert in the most gruesome manner.
The former NYSC Spokesman encouraged the corps members to strive for excellence in all they do and achieve even what their forebears could not achieve.
“There are a whole lot of opportunities you have now and can leverage on which the older generation never had.”
READ ALSO: FG Approves New NYSC Mandatory Regulations
He told his audience not to put their names and their families into disrepute by getting themselves involved in crimes and other unwholesome activities.
“The Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme of the NYSC is the panacea to graduate unemployment.
“I want to, therefore, advise you to take advantage of the programme by learning skills that will be useful to you in the future.”
Earlier, Mr Umoren Kufre, the state’s Coordinator of NYSC, appreciated the retired Director for the visit and words of motivation to both camp officials and corps members.
He described the former Director as a living legend that shaped the NYSC Public Relations Unit to what it is today and left his footprints boldly.
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NiMet Predicts Three-day Sunshine, Cloudiness From Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies over the entire northern region throughout the forecast period on Monday.
It envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds over the entire central region.”For the southern region, cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated over the region with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Cross River during the afternoon to evening hours,” it saidAccording to NiMet, dust haze is anticipated over Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Borno, and Yobe on Tuesday throughout the forecast period.It anticipated sunny skies with cloud patches over the entire central region.
READ ALSO:NiMet Forecasts Rain, Flash Floods Nationwide
“For southern region, cloudy skies are expected over the region with slim prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Cross River during morning hours.” Isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Delta, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River later in the day,” it said.
The agency predicted dust haze over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Wednesday.NiMet anticipated a sunny and hazy atmosphere over the entire central region.”For the southern region, cloudy atmosphere are over the region in the morning hours.
“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers ” it said.
READ ALSO:NiMet Forecasts Rain, Flash Floods Nationwide
NiMet urged the public to drive under the rain with caution and to take necessary precautions as dust particles would be in suspension over the northern region.
NiMet advised people with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather conditions.
”Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.” Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet – visit our website – www.nimet.gov.ng.
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MOWAA: Why I Will Not Appear Before Edo Assembly Panel — Obaseki

The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has given reasons he would not appear before the Edo State House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee set up to investigate funding and ownership of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel.
The Edo Assembly set up the panel following a request by Governor Monday Okpebholo that the Assembly should probe funding and ownership of the projects.
Amongst what the governor requested the Assembly to investigate is the state government’s N3.8bn investment in the MOWAA and N28bn in Radisson Hotel.
Former Governor Obaseki is scheduled to appear before the Committee on Thursday, December 4th, 2025.
READ ALSO:Edo Assembly Invites Obaseki, Others For Questioning Over MOWAA
The Committee, had in a letter signed by its Secretary, Bekisu Oshone Wilson, said attendance by Obaseki and others were required as part of the committee’s investigation.
Obaseki, who spoke through his media adviser, Crusoe Osagie, said it was offensive and laughable for the Assembly to invite him over a matter that was already in court.
He said the Edo Assembly should learn to know how the law works.
The former Edo Governor said he could not be subjected to answering separately on the same issue.
READ ALSO:MOWAA Authorities Shun Edo Assembly Committee, Give Reason
“It is subjudice for the former Governor to appear before the Edo Assembly in a matter already in court.
“Why subject him to another round of questioning on the same issues?”
Management of MOWAA had also refused to appear before the Edo Assembly Ad Hoc Committee.
Its Counsel, Olayiwola Afolabi, said the Assembly could only make recommendations but that the Court would make the final decision on the issues.
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