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No crisis in Ohanaeze, says Spokesman, refutes ‘false information’ from Isiguzoro

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Dr. Alex Ogbonna, Publicity Secretary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo
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The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, has debunked the false news of a worsening crisis amongst the group and the purported meeting with Obasanjo.

In a press release which was signed by Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, the National Publicity Secretary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the group condemned with dismay the activities of some purveyors of falsehood about Ohanaeze.

The press release reads:

“The attention of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has been drawn to a press release re most persistent wary transgressors amongst the Igbo to the effect that “Crises Deepens in Ohanaeze.”

The crises advocate went on to state that the former President of Nigeria and an ardent Igbo benefactor, His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR hosted a meeting with some Ohanaeze chieftains at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

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I was tempted to ignore the press release since most Nigerians are already aware of the mischievous tendencies of the purveyors.

In the first place, there is no crisis in Ohanaeze Ndigbo under the diplomatic and administrative competence of Ambassador Okey Emuchay, MFR, the Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo will soon meet and take decisions on a few crucial matters aimed at strengthening the apex Igbo socio-cultural body. Thereafter, an Imeobi Ohanaeze will be convened to articulate some far-reaching decisions for the interest of the Igbo nation.

Unfortunately, for a long time, some scoundrels have been obsessed with a phantom crisis in Ohanaeze; a product of their perverted imaginations.

The support and solidarity to Ohanaeze Ndigbo over the death of the Igbo Colossus, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiagamba) by the Igbo and almost all Nigerians remains our source of strength, unity, and inspiration.

I wish to use this medium to thank the Igbo sons and daughters for keeping faith with Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

We still plead with the agent provocateurs, charlatans, meddlesome interlopers, and conflict entrepreneurs to desist from desecrating the hallowed name of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.

It is worth repeating, the absurdity and whimsicality of one man issuing press releases on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide without adequate consultations with the Igbo leaders.
We have explored all channels of peace to dissuade Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro from issuing press releases using the hallowed name of Ohanaeze Ndigbo to no avail.

In retrospect, the General Assembly of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide elected Ambassador Prof. George Obiozor, CON, as the President General with Ambassador Okey Emuchay, MFR, as the Secretary-General and other members of the current National Executive Committee (NEC) at Dan Anyim stadium, Owerri, Imo State on January 10, 2021.

Shortly after, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro announced himself as a Secretary General with Chief Chidi Ibeh and Barr. Uche Okwukwu as President General and Deputy President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, respectively.

Therefore, any press release by Ohanaeze that does not bear the imprint of Ambassador Emuchay should be taken for what it is.
Furthermore, it is inconceivable and indeed very worrisome that any sensible Igbo will so soon, make some uncharitable remarks against the iconic personality of His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Refreshing our memories, I remind ourselves that Obasanjo has shown an unwavering love and commitment to the Igbo in diverse ways, more than any former Nigerian President.

It was Obasanjo who stood firmly with the Igbo when it mattered most in 2023. Early in the year, the following Nigerian statesmen; Chief Obasanjo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, CFR, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON, and His Majesty Igwe Alfred Achebe, CFR (Agbogidi), the Obi of Onitsha, joined the South East Governors in a meeting at Enugu, for the well-being of the Igbo. It was Obasanjo who has eloquently condemned the obnoxious Igbophobia and malicious stereotypes against the Igbo in Nigeria. Still, it was Obasanjo whose strident voice resonated against the “Igbo Must Leave Lagos” melodrama. It was Obasanjo who recruited the likes of Dr. Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iwuala, Prof. Dora Akunyili, Prof. Charles Soludo, Prof. Osita Ogbu, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, Arc. Ferdinand Agu, amongst others, into his result-oriented administration, etc.
On behalf of the Igbo nation, I wish to” apologize to Baba, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for unfounded mischievous imaginations against him by the most unscrupulous among the pedestrians.

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Enugu Air Launches New Website

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…moves online services to www.enuguairlines.ng

Enugu Air has announced the launch of its new official website, enuguairlines.ng, as part of efforts to provide passengers and customers with a better, safer and more convenient digital experience.

The airline said the migration to the new website is designed to improve how passengers connect with Enugu Air and access its services online, including flight bookings, schedules and the latest updates.

Announcing the development, the airline said: “We’ve moved! We’re innovating! We’ve migrated to a better, safer and convenient website to connect you to the world.”

Passengers can now access Enugu Air’s online services through its new web address, enuguairlines.ng, which the airline described as its new digital home.

The airline urged passengers and prospective travellers to save the new web address and use it for flight bookings, checking schedules and obtaining the latest information about its operations.

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“Same Enugu Air. New web address,” the airline stated, emphasising that the change represents an improvement in its digital platform while retaining the Enugu Air brand and services.

The airline further encouraged customers to visit, www.enuguairlines.ng for all flight-related information and online services.

It further stated that the old website, enuguairlines•com has been discarded and no longer in use.

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Kidnapped female Police officer found dead in Ebonyi

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A kidnapped female police officer has been found dead in Ebonyi State after a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate was arrested and led police operatives to the scene where her remains were recovered.

The Nigeria Police Force disclosed this in its state-by-state operational update issued by Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Ani Iniedu on Monday, detailing several arrests, rescues and recoveries recorded across the country between September 19 and 20, 2026.

According to the police, the suspect was arrested following a sustained intelligence-led and technology-based investigation into the kidnapping of the female officer.

The suspect reportedly led combined police teams to the crime scene, where the remains of the officer were recovered.

The police said the case is being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abakaliki.

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In a separate operation in Adamawa State, police operatives rescued two kidnapped victims from a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Shako Forest, Toungo Local Government Area.

The operation, carried out on September 20 following actionable intelligence, also led to the recovery of two magazines containing 10 rounds of 7.62×39mm live ammunition.

A National Identification Number (NIN) card, mobile phone, passport and chain were also recovered from the suspected hideout.

In the Federal Capital Territory, police arrested 334 suspects during coordinated raids on criminal hotspots, black spots and uncompleted buildings across several locations.

The operation, conducted on September 19, also resulted in the recovery of various quantities of substances suspected to be illicit drugs.

Meanwhile, police in Anambra State arrested a suspected child trafficker who was allegedly intercepted while travelling with a six-month-old baby boy.

The baby was recovered and handed over to the appropriate authorities for necessary action, according to the police.

In Kaduna State, four suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate were arrested following intelligence-led operations.

Police said the suspects confessed to their alleged involvement in kidnapping and provided information about fleeing accomplices. A locally made Dane gun was recovered.

Another suspected kidnapping syndicate member was arrested at Soba Market in the state. Police said the suspect also confessed and gave information implicating five fleeing accomplices.

In Ogun State, police arrested a suspect linked to a fatal shooting incident in Isara, Remo North Local Government Area.

One single-barrel gun, one live cartridge and one expended shell were recovered during the operation.

In Imo State, a suspect was arrested during a raid on a suspected criminal gathering at Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area, with police recovering a locally made cut-to-size single-barrel gun.

Police in Ekiti State also arrested two suspects linked to multiple shop-breaking and stealing incidents in Ado-Ekiti and recovered suspected stolen iron rods.

In another operation in Ado-Ekiti, police recovered an abandoned white sack containing a pump-action gun loaded with two live cartridges and a locally made single-barrel gun from a farmland.

In Benue State, police tactical teams, supported by personnel of the Police Mobile Force and military, intervened in a renewed communal conflict at Akpa-Mbakor Community in Tarka Local Government Area.

The security teams dispersed the rampaging youths and restored normalcy in the area, according to the police.

In Oyo State, police arrested a truck driver allegedly involved in a fatal road traffic incident along the Ijebu-Ode/Idi Ayunre Road.

The truck was impounded for further inspection and investigation.

The police said all the cases remain under investigation by the respective State Criminal Investigation Departments.

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UK excludes Nigerian, Ghanaian-trained teachers from teaching qualification list

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Teachers trained in Nigeria and Ghana are no longer eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England under the United Kingdom’s overseas-trained teacher application route.

The change took effect on September 9 and means teachers trained in the two West African countries can no longer use the route to obtain QTS, a status recognised by many schools in England.

The UK Department for Education said countries included in the scheme must meet specific requirements to ensure that applicants’ qualifications, professional standing and teaching experience can be properly verified. One of the requirements is that a country must have a national regulator capable of confirming a teacher’s professional status and providing authenticated references.

According to the department, Nigeria and Ghana did not meet the reference-verification requirement.

“Our data shows that more than 70% of applications from teachers in Ghana and Nigeria include work history references that use public email addresses, such as Gmail or Hotmail, rather than a school’s official email domain. This means assessors spend additional time and resources trying to verify information provided in applications,” the department said.

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The UK department said about 90 percent of applications are assessed within 12 months.

India was also removed from the eligible list because it does not have a national regulator capable of confirming teachers’ professional standing.

South Africa is now the only African country remaining on the list of countries whose teachers can use the QTS application route.

The department said the verification process was necessary to ensure that information provided by applicants was genuine and that teachers awarded QTS possessed the required skills and experience to teach in England.

To apply for QTS, overseas-trained teachers must have a valid passport, an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree and professional recognition as a teacher in the country where they trained.

Applicants must also have completed any mandatory induction requirements needed for full teacher registration in their country of qualification.

They are required to demonstrate that they are qualified to teach children aged between five and 16 and have at least nine months of teaching experience gained after qualifying as a teacher.

Applicants must also provide employment references that verify their work history and use an email address linked to the school’s official domain.

Depending on the country where a teacher trained, additional requirements may include qualifications to teach pupils aged between 11 and 16 and a specialism in subjects such as mathematics, science, biology, chemistry, physics, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish.

However, because teachers in England are employed by individual schools rather than the Department for Education, schools may consider alternative routes into teaching.

The department said teachers who are no longer eligible to use the QTS application service can explore other routes into teaching in England.

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