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Why I Withdrew From Gov Soludo’s Truth, Justice And Peace Committee – Charly Boy

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4 years ago

July 29, 2022

Maverick entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has withdrawn from the truth, justice and peace commission set up by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

Recall that Soludo had in April set up a committee to unravel the true cause of armed struggle in the Southeast region, which has led to insecurity.

He also appointed Dr. John Otu, Mr. Ngozi Odumuko, Ms Onyeka Onwenu, Dr. Joe Abah, Mr. Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, Mr. Sam Egwuatu and Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, among others.

However, in a video on his Instagram page, Charlyboy said he withdrew from the committee because he did not receive a formal invitation to be part of the Committee.

He said he received his nomination with gratitude and look forward to making useful contribution to finding a solution to the problems but the organizers communicated ineffectively.

”I never received a formal invitation to the part of the committee work. Few months there was a few days notice to an inaugural meeting in Akwa, Since there was no arrangement to bring me to Akwa i attended the meeting via zoom.

”The Governor called me again some weeks back, thinking i was already in Akwa for the Inauguration and I complained about how the handlers have been communicating so ineffectively with us. I am reliably informed that my sister Onyeka Onwenu went through the same experience but has since resigned from the committee. Even though I am honoured by the invitation , I am rather disappointed by the organizers and how they have been unable to engage us in their plans and activities.

”I cannot in good conscience pend my name to a process I was not fully invested in. I am therefore formally withdrawing my name, my participation from this committee .I wish to commend the vision of the Governor for setting it up. I trust that it will live up to its expectations,” he said.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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57 minutes ago

May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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1 hour ago

May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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1 hour ago

May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.