President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday, October 12, for Rome, the capital of Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Level Meeting, with special focus on the security crisis in West Africa.
The meeting, which will begin on October 14, will bring together Heads of State and Government, senior intelligence and military officials from African countries, and representatives of intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations to discuss the evolving security challenges in West Africa.
The Aqaba Process Meeting is a counter-terrorism initiative launched by King Abdullah II of Jordan in 2015. It is co–chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Italian Government.
It recognises the complex security challenges confronting West Africa, including the expansion of terrorist networks, the growing crime-terror nexus and the increasing overlap between land-based terrorism in the Sahel and the maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
At the meeting, participants will exchange assessments of the current security landscape in West Africa and foster collaboration between regional and international partners to address cross-border security challenges. Participants will also develop strategies to counter the terror threat on land and the sea.
The meeting will discuss ideas on how to coordinate efforts to combat online radicalisation and disrupt digital networks that facilitate terrorist propaganda and recruitment.
In addition to attending the plenary sessions of the Aqaba meeting, President Tinubu will hold bilateral talks with other leaders to explore ways of addressing the rising security challenges across the subregion.
The President will be accompanied by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu–Ojukwu, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, and other senior government officials.
The Enugu State Government has strongly debunked the report by some online media accusing the Ministry of Justice of demanding the payment of N50,000 review fee as a condition for accepting a petition.
The government demanded immediate retraction of the misleading publication, describing it as wicked, unfounded, as “the Ministry only requires practitioners applying for certified true copies (CTC) of public documents, fiats and related reviews to pay the statutory/approved processing fees to the prescribed public coffers, as obtained in other public institutions, including the courts in Nigeria.”
The clarification was made on Friday in a statement by the Director of Information at the Enugu State Ministry of Information and Communication, Chukwuemeka Nebo.
The government further explained that statutory processing fees do not apply to “crime victims and practitioners acting pro-bono.”
“These processing fees are not new, but have always existed. They are not taxes. They do not also go into private pockets, certainly not under Mbah Administration,” the government explained.
The statement continued, “The Ministry of Justice and the Attorney General’s office do not charge for the submission or review of petitions, complaints, or requests by victims or ordinary citizens seeking redress or assistance.
“These publications are nothing but sinister smear campaign by those opposed to accountability and excellence. These allegations are unfounded and misguided and masterminded by people who are threatened by the towering successes and achievements of the administration of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, especially in the justice sector.
“They also ignore the reform-oriented agenda that the Honourable Attorney General has pursued with integrity and dedication, earning recognition as a figure of probity and excellence in public service.
“It is sad that the instigators of the sinister publication, including its arrowhead, who is a lawyer, only relied on hearsay from a dispatch rider as they claimed, without contacting fellow lawyers in the Ministry of Justice or the Attorney General for a redress or response before sponsoring the wicked propaganda.
“Enugu State Government therefore demands the immediate retraction of the false, malicious, and defamatory publications.”
The statement described the Attorney General, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, as a man “known for his impeccable character and uncompromising integrity in the discharge of his duties.”
“He remains committed to ensuring that justice in Enugu State is accessible, free to those who need it, administered with excellence, delivered promptly, and carried out with transparency and fairness. The Attorney General’s office is open to all during visiting days/hours, where he continues to attend to citizens on various issues of justice and rights.
“The present administration takes the matters of justice and rights in Enugu State seriously and does not hesitate to address any such matters brought to its notice,” the government added.
It went on to list the accomplishments of the justice sector as led by Dr. Udeh under Dr. Mbah-led administration.
“The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice has recorded enormous successes in the justice sector. The administration has driven a focused mission of justice-sector reform that has delivered visible results.
“Key justice achievements include: the digitalisation and automation across the Judiciary and Ministry of Justice, including e-filing, virtual hearing and an integrated case-management system; onboarding and capacity-building for judges and court staff on digital court processes; the expansion and functional strengthening of Multi-Door Courthouse and the Citizens’ Rights and Mediation Centres across the Local Government Areas; establishment of the Witness Support Fund and other victim assistance mechanisms; and the introduction of multiple e-services to speed up justice administration and improve transparency.
“All complaints and petitions are treated 100% free of charge and expeditiously. Service delivery that previously took weeks or months are now conclusively treated within days. These reforms have been publicly acknowledged and commended by stakeholders and covered in the media as the central pillars of the administration’s agenda to make justice accessible, efficient, transparent, and investor friendly,” the statement concluded.
Pacesetter Frontier Magazine has announced Dr. Ahmad Sajoh as the second speaker at the upcoming 5th Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Nigerian National Merit Award House (Merit House), Maitama, Abuja.
According to a statement by the organizers, Dr. Sajoh will bring a unique and insightful perspective to this year’s theme.
Launched in 2021, Frontier Discourse serves as a platform to bridge the communication gap between African leaders and citizens, promote dialogue between the public and private sectors, review key policy issues, and recognize individuals driving Africa’s progress.
The event will begin with a red carpet at 10:30 AM, followed by the main session at 11:30 AM, and will be streamed live across social media platforms.
Event partners include Human Development Center, Horizontal City Property Developers, LEAD Network Africa, One Stewart Ventures, and AnchorNews.
Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Sajoh is an activist, journalist, public relations professional, administrator, and respected public affairs analyst. Born on June 20, 1960, in Gella, Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa State, he holds a Ph.D. in Communications and has built a career spanning television, print media, academia, gender activism, and public service.
He has served as Press Secretary at Government House, Yola, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, and a Board Member of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC). Currently, he leads the FutureNow Initiative, an Abuja-based NGO focused on youth empowerment and civic responsibility.
A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Certified Institute of Educational Practitioners (UK), Dr. Sajoh is also a member of the Association of Communication Scholars and Practitioners of Nigeria (ACSPN).
He holds a Certificate of Recognition from Kansas University and is an honorary citizen of Kansas City, USA.
Over the years, he has coordinated major conferences and public events, including the Beijing Plus 5 Nigeria Cohort, the African First Ladies Peace Mission Conference, and the Lake Chad Basin Security Conference in Cameroon.
A prolific writer and commentator, Dr. Sajoh is married to Fatima Ahmad Sajoh, and they are blessed with four children.
Business leaders, entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and industry experts have gathered at the Amadeo Business Summit 4.0, convened by Dr. Ugochukwu Chime, to explore the theme “Thriving in Times Like These” with discussions centered on succeeding in uncertain times.
The five-day summit, taking place at the Amadeo Event Centre, Enugu, kicked off on Monday, October 6, 2025, with a Business Class and Art Exhibition celebrating creativity, resilience, and innovation. The exhibition uses art to reflect the summit’s central theme.
The event continued on Tuesday with the official opening ceremony and key sessions on leadership and governance, aimed at helping businesses navigate and thrive despite current global uncertainties.
In his welcome address, Dr. Ugochukwu Chime emphasized the relevance of this year’s theme, noting that 2025 has been a particularly challenging year, economically and socially, both nationally and globally, posing difficulties for individuals, families, and organizations alike.
“This year’s theme, ‘Thriving in Times Like These,’ aims to examine the forces shaping today’s tough operating environment. Our goal is to equip businesses, policymakers, executives, and young people with the mindset and tools needed to overcome challenges and seize emerging opportunities,” Dr. Chime stated.
Delivering the speech of the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, the Secretary to the State Government, highlighted how the summit’s theme aligns with the transformative journey of the state under the leadership of Governor Peter Mbah.
Prof. Onyia noted that the Enugu State Government is intentionally creating an enabling ecosystem, one that is transparent, technology-driven, and globally competitive, to support business growth. He encouraged investors and entrepreneurs to see Enugu as open for business.
Dr. Ike Chioke, of Afrinvest West Africa, in his keynote speech, described the theme as timely, especially as the global economy remains unsettled. He emphasized the importance of repositioning businesses for resilience, diversifying product offerings, and embracing digital transformation, saying:
“There’s no business today that doesn’t require technology.”
He also encouraged young people to seize opportunities in Enugu by identifying and solving real-world problems:
“Enugu is changing. The governor is moving fast, and it’s up to the citizens to take advantage of times like this and start businesses that will thrive.”
During the panel session, Dr. Sam Ogbu-Nwobodo, Enugu State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, discussed the state’s shift toward institution-based systems over personality-based ones. He highlighted the e-commerce system recently introduced, which reduces paperwork and secures data.
On taxation, Dr. Ogbu-Nwobodo clarified:
“There haven’t been any new taxes introduced by this government. What we’ve done is streamline the process and make the collection system more efficient and inclusive. No country can operate without revenue.
The government is also working on making the tax system more efficient, predictable, and ensuring the revenue is used to serve the people.”
Dr. Emerie Agunwa, MD of H.G & W Consulting, spoke on the importance of leveraging technology in building a thriving society. “Technology is an amplifier and a leveler,” he said.
He also emphasized the need to elevate education beyond schooling and to initiate conversations that go beyond interest points, highlighting these as essential pillars for economic excellence in today’s world.
Participants also shared their reflections on the event:
“This is my first time here, and it was a well-organized program and a thrilling experience for me,” said Dinma Okafor.
Mr. Chinedu Madu, CEO of Airbridge Travel and Tour, stated: “The message from the Amadeo Summit today is to think outside the box, look for ideas, just like what’s happening in Enugu with the governor, then explore and try.”
“My takeaway is building resilience, not just in systems, but in yourself, so that you can lead others to excel in what they do,” said Justin Ekwueme.
Other highlights of the event included the unveiling of the WATO Foundation by Professor Chinedu Nebo, former Minister of Power, and the induction of new Amadeo Fellows.
…Targets low-carbon growth, green energy, and climate resilience by 2060
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated a 29-member committee to implement the Enugu State Climate Policy and Action Plan (ESCPAP), marking another decisive step in the state’s climate leadership journey.
Inaugurating the committee on Friday at the Government House, Enugu, Mbah said the initiative was in demonstration of the administration’s unwavering commitment to tackling the global climate crisis through local solutions and sustainable development strategies.
According to the governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia, the ESCPAP, which was launched on March 17, 2025, provides a comprehensive framework to promote low-carbon economic growth, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and build resilience against climate impacts.
“This plan positions Enugu as a leading subnational player in climate governance and sustainability across Africa,” he said.
The governor explained that the newly inaugurated committee would provide strategic oversight, coordination, and technical guidance for the effective implementation of the policy, adding that “The committee will ensure the successful delivery of climate mitigation, adaptation, finance mobilisation, and monitoring in line with state, national, and global climate commitments.”
Outlining its major responsibilities, Mbah said the committee would drive sectoral coordination across all relevant ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs); strengthen climate governance; mobilise climate finance through green bonds, carbon markets, and development partnerships; and monitor progress through an established results-based framework.
“Under mitigation, the committee will promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, low-carbon transport systems such as electric and CNG vehicles, sustainable waste management, afforestation, and climate-smart agriculture.
“For adaptation and resilience, the committee will undertake vulnerability assessments, develop local adaptation plans, and implement nature-based solutions for erosion and flood control. It will also promote climate-smart infrastructure, clean cooking technologies, and resilient livelihoods in communities.
“On governance and inclusion, the committee will mainstream climate actions across state policies, ensuring the integration of gender, youth, and disability considerations. It will also intensify climate education, capacity building, and public awareness programmes,” he further stressed.
Governor Mbah maintained that that the committee had been mandated to develop a comprehensive Climate Finance Plan, attract domestic and international funding, and publish its annual progress reports for transparency, accountability and evaluation.
While stating that the committee would brief the State Executive Council quarterly and submit an annual progress report to his office, he urged members to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, transparency, and inclusivity, describing the committee as “a key mechanism for translating Enugu’s climate vision into tangible action.”
Responding on behalf of the committee, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change thanked the governor for the trust reposed in them and pledged that the team would work diligently to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for the state.
The 29-member team is chaired by the SSG, with the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Prof. Sam Ugwu, and the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Nathaniel Urama, serving as first and second vice chairmen, while the Senior Policy Adviser to the Governor on Climate Policy and Sustainable Development, Prof Chukwumerije Okereke, serves as secretary.
Other members include representatives of key MDAs—such as Environment, Energy, Agriculture, Transport, Finance, and Health—alongside academics, civil society groups, youth and women representatives, traditional leaders, and climate finance experts.
The Labour Party governorship candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, took his message of recovery agenda to the communities of Enugwu, Otu/Mkpunando, Agulu Otu, and Ifitedunu, reaffirming his resolve to rebuild Anambra through transparency, compassion, and purposeful leadership. During the visit, the campaign team paid homage to His Royal Highness, Igwe Lawrence Nwofia (Igwe Ochiagha of Eziagulu Otu Aguleri), His Royal Highness, Igwe Johnson Onyeaka-Mbanefo (Eze Di Oramma of Mkpunando Aguleri), and His Royal Highness, Igwe Emmanuel Igboanugo Ejiofor (Igwe Omeluora of Enugwu Otu Kingdom), who warmly received the delegation and commended Dr. Moghalu for his humility, integrity, and issue-driven campaign.
Addressing a cheering crowd, Dr. Moghalu assured Ndi Anambra that under his leadership, education will be free and compulsory from nursery to secondary school, while senior citizens aged 65 and above will have access to free medical care, and those from 70 years and above will receive monthly stipends for their upkeep, a policy reminiscent of the people-oriented governance of the Peter Obi era. He decried the massive inflow of funds to the current government without corresponding development, lamenting how security votes are pocketed instead of being invested in intelligence and modern technology to combat insecurity.
“No economy can grow in an atmosphere of fear. Our people are living in fear, investors are fleeing, and our roads are collapsing just months after commissioning,” he lamented.
Dr. Moghalu further condemned the state government’s seizure of local government allocations, which has rendered local councils powerless. He pledged that under his administration, local government autonomy will be fully implemented, allowing grassroots leaders to deliver meaningful development.
“Real development begins at the grassroots. When funds are used where they are meant to be used, our communities will flourish again,” he declared, assuring that every project under his watch will meet strict accountability and quality standards.
In her remarks, the Labour Party deputy governorship candidate, Mrs. Ifeoma Okaro, charged Anambra women to rise and take active roles in the political and economic recovery of the state. She described women as the engine room of homes and silent pillars of the society, urging them to stand firm behind Dr. Moghalu’s recovery agenda.
“This election is about the future of our children and the dignity of our people,” she said. Mrs. Okaro further promised that a Moghalu–Okaro administration would prioritize women’s empowerment, access to soft loans, and skill acquisition programs.
“When women are empowered, families prosper and the entire state benefits,” she concluded to loud ovation from the crowd.
Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, organizers of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards have unveiled renowned Professor, Udenta O. Udenta as a speaker at the 5th Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards holding in Abuja.
In a statement issued in Abuja by Dabere Egbo, Managing Editor of the magazine, Udenta will take the lead in the delivery of the Keynote Lecture.
Recall that Frontier Discourse was launched in 2021 as a platform to bridge the communication gap between African leaders and citizens. The initiative aims to foster public-private sector dialogue, review pressing policy issues, and celebrate individuals who have made impactful contributions to Africa’s development.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Venue: Nigerian National Merit Award House (Merit House), Maitama, Abuja
Time: 10:30 AM (Red Carpet); 11:30 AM (Main Event)
Egbo noted that the event will also be streamed live on social media and called for more partnership and support from brands. She also added that Broadcaster, Ruth Obozeghie, will anchor the lecture and awards.
Partners include: Human Development Center; Horizontal City Property Developers; LEAD Network Africa; One Stewart Ventures and AnchorNews.
Professor Udenta O. Udenta is a distinguished scholar of African and comparative literature, cultural studies, and aesthetic theory. He is a Professor of Cultural Studies and Creative Writing.
He currently serves as a Director of Strategy and Communications at the Centre for Alternative Policy Perspectives and Strategy, Abuja. He’s also the Director General of the African Writers Institute, Abuja. Formerly a Senior Research Fellow in African Studies and Senior Lecturer at Abia State University, Uturu, Prof. Udenta has also undertaken advanced training at institutions such as the University of Bradford (UK), University of Melbourne (Australia), Massey University (New Zealand), Singapore Mediation Centre, the US Institute of Peace (Washington D.C.), IGAD (Ethiopia), and the Institute of Security Studies (South Africa). His areas of specialization include conflict indicators and early warning signals, restorative justice, and post-conflict reconstruction.
A prolific author and editor, Prof. Udenta has published over 21 books and presented more than 100 papers at national and international forums. His notable works include Crisis of Theory in Contemporary Nigerian Literature, Revolutionary Aesthetics and the African Literary Process, Art, Ideology and Social Commitment in African Poetry, Heroism and Critical Consciousness in African Literature, Autonomy of Values, and Democratic Transformation and Social Change in Nigeria, among others. His six-volume collection of creative works from his early years further showcases his diverse literary talent.
Beyond academia, Prof. Udenta is a Distinguished Fellow at the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought. Between 1998 and 2009, he consulted for leading international organizations such as the World Bank, DFID, UNDP, EU Nigeria Mission, USAID, IRI, NDI, IFES, Global Rights, IDASA, the British Foreign Office, and the Konrad Adenauer and Friedrich Ebert Foundations on projects ranging from democratic institution building to conflict mitigation and civil society development.
A veteran pro-democracy and civil rights activist, Prof. Udenta was at the forefront of the resistance against General Sani Abacha’s regime under the banners of the Eastern Mandate Union (EMU) and NADECO. Detained several times for his activism, he was released after Abacha’s death in 1998 and went on to serve as National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) during Nigeria’s Fourth Republic transition. An alumnus of the US State Department’s International Leadership Visitors Programme, he has addressed global audiences in countries including Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Ethiopia, and the United States.
A native of Mgbowo in Awgu LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria, Prof. Udenta O. Udenta is married to Princess Vivian Udenta, and they are blessed with two sons.
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025.
President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.
Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.
In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening.
Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.
He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.
Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967.
After completing primary and secondary education, he attended Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, and the University of Jos from 1984 to 1987. He was called to the bar in 1988.
He earned an LLM at UNIJOS in 1993 and a PhD in 2007, amid an academic career that began in 1989, following his National Youth Service at the Bauchi State Publishing Corporation in Bauchi from 1988 to 1989.
Currently, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos, a position he holds in conjunction with being the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.
Among the academic positions he has held at UNIJOS are: Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-2014); Dean of the Faculty of Law (2008-2014); and Head of Public Law (2006-2008).
Outside of academics, Amupitan serves as a board member of Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council, and a member of the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014), among other roles. He was a board member of Riss Oil Limited, Abuja(1996-2004).
Amupitan is the author of many books on law, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles(2008); Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008); Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria(2013), Principles of Company Law(2013) and an Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria (2014).
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025.
President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.
Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.
In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening.
Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.
He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.
Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967.
After completing primary and secondary education, he attended Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, and the University of Jos from 1984 to 1987. He was called to the bar in 1988.
He earned an LLM at UNIJOS in 1993 and a PhD in 2007, amid an academic career that began in 1989, following his National Youth Service at the Bauchi State Publishing Corporation in Bauchi from 1988 to 1989.
Currently, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos, a position he holds in conjunction with being the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.
Among the academic positions he has held at UNIJOS are: Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-2014); Dean of the Faculty of Law (2008-2014); and Head of Public Law (2006-2008).
Outside of academics, Amupitan serves as a board member of Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council, and a member of the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014), among other roles. He was a board member of Riss Oil Limited, Abuja(1996-2004).
Amupitan is the author of many books on law, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles(2008); Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008); Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria(2013), Principles of Company Law(2013) and an Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria (2014).
One of the greatest challenges confronting Anambra State today is insecurity. Our once peaceful and vibrant homeland has become a place where fear walks freely, where citizens can no longer move safely from one community to another, and where traders close their shops before nightfall.
But let me assure you, addressing insecurity is not rocket science. It has been successfully done elsewhere, and it can be done here in Anambra. All it requires is political will, sincere leadership, and a well-structured plan. By the grace of God, when we form government, our approach to security will be strategic, technology-driven, and people-oriented.
1. Building a Modern Command and Control System
We will establish a Command and Control Centre that will serve as the nerve of our security operations. Through this center, we will monitor all activities across the state in real time using advanced CCTV cameras strategically installed in markets, highways, and public spaces. This digital monitoring system will enable us to track criminal movements, respond swiftly to emergencies, and ensure that no part of Anambra is left unprotected.
2. Community-Based Security Network
Anambra has 179 communities, and under our administration, every community will have a brand-new pickup vehicle for security operations — not second-hand tokunbo buses or sienna cars, but durable, purpose-built patrol vehicles. Each vehicle will be equipped with a modern radio communication system linking all communities together and connecting them to Local government and state police command stations. If any security issue arises in one community, others can be immediately alerted, allowing for coordinated and rapid response. That is how to secure our people through community cooperation, real-time communication, and proactive intelligence.
3. Professionalizing the Vigilante System
Our local vigilantes are vital to community safety, but they have been neglected, underpaid, and misused. We will change that. Under my administration, every vigilante member will be properly documented, trained, and well-paid. We will bring in retired military and police officers from our state to train them in discipline, intelligence gathering, and crisis management. We will make community security a dignified and respectable service, not a gathering of touts and untrained individuals.
The era of our vigilantes being paid peanuts is over. They will earn good salaries that will attract even graduates to join. We will restore professionalism, respect, and accountability in our security structure.
4. Welfare and Insurance for Security Personnel
We will introduce a comprehensive insurance and welfare package for every security officer serving in Anambra State, whether from the police, military, or vigilante service. This package will cover the education of their children, their healthcare, and accommodation. In the unfortunate event of death, their families will not be abandoned.
When security officers know their families are cared for, they will give their all in service. They will see Anambra as a state where their efforts are valued and their welfare is protected.
5. A Safe and Prosperous Anambra for All
Our vision is simple — to make Anambra the safest state in Nigeria. A state where businesses thrive, where our youths can move freely, and where our mothers and daughters can sleep without fear. Under our leadership, we will combine technology, intelligence, community partnership, and human welfare to build a strong, united, and secure Anambra.
Because true governance begins with security, and security begins with leadership that truly cares.
Dr. George moghalu
Labour party Governorship candidate, Anambra State
Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have announced the arrest of the suspected armed robbers linked to the death of an ARISE TV staff member, Ms. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Mr. Barnabas Danlami.
The duo lost their lives over the robbery incident at Unique Apartment, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja.
Our correspondent reports that the incident happened at about 3:30am, on September 29, 2025.
Ms. Somtochukwu reportedly jumped from the balcony of her apartment on the third floor of the building when the robbers invaded the estate.
The suspects were identified as:
Shamsudeen Hassan ‘m’ from Malumfashi LGA Katsina state
Hassan Isah ‘m’, 22 years from Zaria kaduna State
Abubakar Alkamu a.k.a. abba ‘m’, 27 years from Musawa LGA Katsina state
Sani Sirajo a.k.a. dan borume ‘m’ 20 years from Malumfashi LGA Katsina state
Mashkur Jamilu a.k.a. abba ‘m’ 28 years from Igabi LGA Kaduna state
Suleiman Badamasi a.k.a. dan-sule ‘m’ 21 years from Malumfashi LGA Katsina state
Abdul Salam saleh a.k.a. na-durudu ‘m’ from Katsina LGA, Katsina State
Zaharadeen Muhammad a.k.a. gwaska ‘m’ 23 years from Chikun LGA, Kaduna state
Musa adamu a.k.a. musa hassan ‘m’ 30 years from malumfashi LGA Katsina state
Sumayya Mohammed a.k.a. baby ‘m’ 27 years from Sammaka LGA, Kaduna state 11.Isah Abdulrahman a.k.a. abbati ‘m’, 25 years from Zaria LGA, Kaduna state
Musa Umar a.k.a. small ‘m’ 31 years from Maiduguri LGA Borno state.
In its statement on Thursday, the police said shortly after the incident, four of the suspects were arrested through the tracking of the phones stolen from the building.
The police said Shamsudeen Hassan, one of the suspects, confessed to have shot the security guard when he attempted to prevent them from gaining access to the building.
Sani Sirajo, another suspect reportedly said he held the victim from falling off the storey building but was overwhelmed by her weight.
“Operatives of the scorpion squad led by ACP Victor Godfrey acting on actionable digital and reconstructive intelligence provided by Giga Forensics, a subsidiary of EIB STRATOC, have successfully arrested twelve (12) of the armed robbers that were involved in that operation.
“During interrogation, Shamsudeen Hassan confessed that he shot the security guard when he attempted to prevent them from gaining access to the apartment.
“Sani Sirajo confessed to have tried to hold Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu from falling off the three-storey building but was overwhelmed by her weight.
“Shamsudeen further confessed that he drove the white Honda CR-V jeep out of the apartment after the operation. The four suspects admitted that they each received ₦200,000 from the proceeds of the crime.
“Recovered exhibits include: one (1) fabricated AK-47 rifle; thirty-six (36) rounds of 9mm live ammunition; one (1) locally made pistol; one (1) pump-action gun; two (2) live cartridges; four (4) mobile phones of the victims; two (2) sharp knives; one (1) cutlass; nine (9) torchlights used during the operation.”
The Labour Party Governorship Candidate for the November 8, 2025 Anambra election, Dr. George Moghalu, has cautioned Ndi Anambra to be vigilant and resist attempts by failed politicians to buy their votes with money. He said any government that has truly delivered on its promises would not need to induce voters, insisting that those who performed creditably in office would be confident to face the people without resorting to vote buying.
Speaking during his ongoing community-to-community campaign tour across Awkuzu, Nteje, Umueri, and Onitsha, Dr. Moghalu lamented that politicians who failed to deliver have now turned poverty into a political weapon against the people. He, however, reassured the people that Anambra’s future is not for sale.
At Awkuzu, Dr. Moghalu first paid homage to HRH Igwe Nnamenyi III, who offered prayers and wished him well, declaring, “Let the will of God be done.” Addressing supporters at the Awkuzu Civic Centre and engaging traders at the Nkwo Awkuzu Market, the Labour Party flag bearer charged the people to stand firm against inducement.
“They will come with money, but don’t be deceived. I urge Ndi Anambra not to mortgage their future for temporary gain. I promise to serve with the fear of God, provide free healthcare, create jobs, and end insecurity. Your votes will not be in vain. Anambra ga adi mma ozo,” Moghalu declared to the cheering crowd.
He commended Chief Charles Okafor (Wiper) and the state and local executives of the Labour Party for their commitment and organizational strength, stressing that the impressive turnout and mobilization in Anambra North clearly show that the Labour Party is firmly rooted across the state.
Taking a swipe at the Soludo administration, Dr. Moghalu described the government as one of misplaced priorities and poor performance, accusing it of abandoning governance for propaganda.
“We all saw what happened during the by-election when the state treasury was recklessly emptied just to buy votes. If they had truly worked, why the desperation to induce voters? For three years, their major achievement is using Aka Ọdọ to collect taxes in this 21st century. If Soludo returns, he won’t use Aka Ọdọ again but a hammer,” he said pointedly.
Dr. Moghalu outlined his plans to restore security through modern surveillance systems and well-equipped vigilante groups, revive industries, unlock Anambra North’s agricultural potential, and return Anambra’s education sector to its days of glory.
Later at the All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha, where he met with catechists of the Archdiocese, Dr. Moghalu sought prayers for his ambition, emphasizing that power belongs to God and that the election is a divine opportunity to liberate the state.
“This project is not just about me; it is about the future of our children, the dignity of our people, and the rebirth of a prosperous Anambra. It is also about strengthening Peter Obi’s political base ahead of 2027. If we resist vote buying and stand united, Anambra will rise again,” he concluded.
