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  *‎‎Wealth Is Within: Investment Opportunities in Bende North - OziomaChi*  ‎The concept of wealth being within the sound of your voice aligns perfectly with the Igbo proverb " *nkụ di na mba na esiri mba nri".* This means that within one’s environment lies the opportunities and the inherent means to survive and succeed. It underscores the importance of seeing, understanding, discovering, exploring, tapping into, and utilising the inherent opportunities and benefits in one’s immediate environment. Sadly, many people fail to comprehend nor tap their local resources but instead seek fortunes elsewhere. Russell Conwell’s Acres of Diamonds perfectly captures this irony, where a young man sold his inheritance in search of wealth abroad, only for the new owner to find diamonds on the original land. The essence of this article is to underscore the paradox that amidst the voices of the people in Bende North Constituency, there lies untapped wealth waiting to be harnessed. Hence, doe...

 IGP Egbetokun Reiterates: Police Must Not Arrest Over Civil Disputes or Contract Breaches. By Blessing Eze  The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed that officers of the Nigeria Police Force must refrain from making arrests in matters strictly relating to civil disputes or breaches of contract, emphasizing that such actions contravene the provisions of the Police Act. Delivering this directive on Tuesday at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Enugu State, the IGP—represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Legal Services, Ohiozoba Ehiede—reminded the Force that Section 32(2) of the Police Act clearly limits the powers of arrest to criminal offences. Quoting the Act, he stressed: “A person shall not be arrested merely on account of a civil wrong or breach of contract.” He further cautioned against the unlawful practice of detaining individuals in lieu of others, stating, “No one should be arre...

 IPMAN Suspends Task Force/Surveillance And Intelligence Units Nationwide following a request to the Inspector General of Police. In a decisive move aimed at restoring order and strengthening the operational integrity of its activities, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has officially suspended the operations of its Task Force nationwide. The development follows a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police by the national leadership of IPMAN under the able stewardship of Dr. Amb. Kola Adewoyin, President of the Association. In the communication, the leadership clearly outlined the need to streamline the activities of the Association, eliminate excesses, and ensure strict compliance with national laws, regulations, and internal protocols. Acknowledging IPMAN’s concerns, the Nigeria Police Force, in its response, directed the immediate cessation of activities of the IPMAN Task Force across the federation. The letter from the Police emphasized...

 Imo State Governor Approves New Minimum Wage of N104,000, Increases Doctors’ Salary to N533,000 By Blessing Eze The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved a new minimum wage structure of N104,000 for civil servants in the state. The announcement was made during a meeting with representatives of the state’s labour force at the Government House, Owerri. Governor Uzodimma further disclosed that medical doctors in the state’s civil service will now receive a monthly salary of N533,000. He explained that the upward review of wages was made possible through improved internally generated revenue as well as increased federal allocations. According to the governor, the revised wage structure is not only aimed at improving the welfare of workers but also at stimulating the state’s economy, boosting morale, and enhancing productivity across the public sector. In addition, Governor Uzodimma announced that his administration has earmarked N16 billion for the settlement of o...

  Ondo State Celebrates Successful Inauguration of CCPIN State Command By Hassan Abubakar The people of Ondo State have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to peace, security, and community development as they celebrated the successful inauguration of the Ondo State Command of the Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria (CCPIN), held today, August 26, 2025. The historic event marked a bold step towards strengthening grassroots security architecture and enhancing collaboration between the citizenry and law enforcement agencies in combating crime and fostering peace across the state. Inaugurating the new Command, the Director General of CCPIN, Amb. Dr. Onwuka K. Okorie, ably represented by the South-West Regional Commander, Pastor Peter Bamigbade, urged members of the organization to diligently abide by the rules and guiding principles of CCPIN. He stressed that the Initiative is founded on discipline, patriotism, and volunteer service, reminding members that...

   IÑU ÑDI (NEW YAM CELEBRATION) OF AMAKPO COMMUNITY, IGBERE: A PILLAR OF CULTURAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. INTRODUCTION: Among the living traditions that bind Igbere Clan together, few are as emblematic as Iñu Ñdi—the Amakpo Community’s New Yam celebration. More than a harvest rite, it is a ceremony of thanksgiving, renewal, and social investment. By honoring yam—the heartbeat of Igbo agrarian life—Amakpo reaffirms values that power the cultural growth and sustainable development of the wider Igbere Clan: solidarity, discipline, creativity, and stewardship. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT: In Igbo cosmology, yam (jí) symbolizes industry, dignity, and providence. The first public tasting of the new harvest must be consecrated—evidence of a people who see agriculture not only as economics but as ethics. Amakpo’s observance of Iñu Ñdi preserves this ancient covenant: acknowledging God’s grace, honoring ancestors, and blessing the hands that till the soil. ANATOMY OF THE CEREMONY:...

Obasanjo Declares Urgency for Nigeria’s Progress, Criticises Past and Present Leadership By Blessing Eze  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over Nigeria’s slow pace of development, stating that he is in a hurry to see the nation attain its true potential before he reaches what he described as his “departure lounge.” Speaking while reflecting on his public service journey and his newly released book, Nigeria: Past and Future, Obasanjo assessed the trajectory of Nigeria’s leadership, criticising both past and present administrations for failing to live up to the nation’s expectations. The former president explained that his numerous books and public interventions—including My Command, Nzeogwu, Not My Will, and his three-volume autobiography My Watch—were not borne out of malice but from a genuine desire to see Nigeria progress. “All my writings have been aimed at making Nigeria better because I strongly believe that Nigeria can be made better and I also believe...