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Birthday : Ihekweme expresses gratitude, ordeals , love to Imolites

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Dr Fabian Ihekweme

The former Commissioner in Imo state, Dr Fabian Ihekweme has expressed his gratitude to God and Imolites who celebrated him on his birthday.

Dr Ihekweme popular known as OMU also explained his ordeals in the hands of the authorities who arrested him on trump up charges.

He however pledged his dedication to Justice and good governance and firm resolve to keep fighting for the good of the people of Imo state without fear, favour or intimidation.

OMU stated this in a statement on 5th March 2025, which he released to the public to mark his birthday.

The statement read: ” I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all of you especially those who celebrated me publicly and privately on my birthday.

I thank Almighty God for adding yet another year to my life. I am grateful that am still alive today to be celebrated once again.

This is the most memorable birthday of my life.

And I dedicate today to the great people of Imo state who stood by me through their prayers, advocacy and support both privately and publicly during my travails in the hands of the authorities.

I will never wish my worst enemy to encounter or experience half of the ordeal that I went through.

But I thank our merciful God for sparing my life and for giving me another opportunity to mark my birthday once again.

I can never take this privilege for granted and I believe it is for a good purpose.

I was arrested on the 27th of November 2024 by a detachment of State Intelligence Department of Nigerian Police Owerri and I was bundled by road to Owerri on framed up charges bordering on Seditious publications and inciting the public by a pseudo and phantom group called the Imo Democratic Alliance.

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Till date, no one has been able to confirm his or her membership of that group although as The Ancient Seer, I have already unmasked all of them and am grateful to their Alfa and Omega who made that possible.

It is important to make this clear, that FCT Police Command was approached to release 20 operatives to facilitate my arrest and to bring me down to Owerri, but this request was declined, turned down and vehemently resisted by FCT Police Command, and this prompted the Authorities in Owerri to seek the services of Imo State Police Command through the SID unit to undertake the operation of coming into Abuja on the Orders of the authorities to carry out the deadly operation which led to my incarceration for 62 days in the police custody.

Fortunately for me, a Court of competent jurisdiction declared my arrest and subsequent detention as illegal and barbaric and hence, Ordered for my immediate and Unconditional release from the police custody.

The Court further granted a Perpetual Injunction restraining The Inspector General of Police, The Nigerian Police Force, their authorized Agents by whatever name or body so called, from further disturbing or interfering with my rights to dignity of human person, liberty and freedom of movement by any further arrest, detention, intimidation and harassment or in any way infringing on my constitutional rights as guaranteed by law or from making any attempt capable of violating my rights as guaranteed under the constitution.

Everything that I passed through while in detention including the frameups, illegal detention for 62 days without trial and direct attempts to my life will still be determined by the Court of competent jurisdiction in terms of claims and compensations.

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And of course, my own side of the whole episode will be heard and translated into a memoir someday.

I therefore, want to thank my friends, brothers, sisters, political associates and my team who stood by me throughout that turbulent period of trial and crisis that truamatised my entire family and my political friends.

I am so grateful for your support and prayers.

I cannot end this goodwill message without thanking my entire family especially my garlant wife who has proven to be more audacious and outspoken than Omu.

Nwanyioma gave me the strength to survive and graduate from that school of death. I am grateful.

All my life, it has been my prayer for God to bless the people of Imo state with good leaders who can bring prosperity and lead the people out from the depth of poverty.

I have been called names, dehumanised and tortured for defending my people and to the extent that I was terribly bruised for asking critical questions on governance and leadership in our state.

But I know for sure, that the Ancient Seer is undaunted and unflinching and my determination to fight for the emancipation and freedom of my people is not negotiable and cannot be compromised.

I will continue to defend Imo people till the last day of my life.

Anyone thinking that Omu has been silenced like others, may have to reconsider wiping away such thoughts fron his or her mind.

I am a man of justice and peace and I do not hate.

That’s why God has continued to spare my life and put confusion in the camp of those after my life.

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I will continue to uphold the utmost truth and preach against injustice and recklessness in governance.

Those who think that they are not directly affected now by the current lording of our people and decided to stay aloof, watching and abating the ruthlessness of the system unleashed against their fellow citizens by one man, may one day experience the same hammer falling on them by the same prophet.

But for now, Omu needs justice and justice shall he get.

Fabian Ihekweme PhD

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Former deputy governor of Abia State joins Labour Party

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A former deputy Governor of Abia State, Ude Oko-Chukwu, has formally joined the Labour Party.

Chukwu, who served under former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, announced his defection on Saturday at his hometown in Nkporo, Ohafia Local Government Area.

“All Nkporo people are here today. The implication is that Nkporo is now in the Labour Party,” Chukwu declared.

He commended Governor Alex Otti’s leadership style, saying: “I decided to join you because you treat governance as a personal mission. You have done well. Today, we can proudly say we are Abians. PDP in Abia State has closed shop as from today.”

Governor Otti, while receiving Chukwu into the Labour Party, hailed his decision and described him as a principled leader.

According to him, Chukwu is “a man who will give you your due respect.”

However, state Labour Party Chairman Sir Emmanuel Otti called the defection “a move that will awaken the people of the area to new opportunities.”

Ohafia LGA LP Chairman Godwin Kalu pledged unity and development, while PDP’s local chairman, Egesi Eze Azu, also announced his move to the Labour Party alongside Chukwu.

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PDP govs warn Wike, others not to obstruct November convention

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Nysom Wike

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has warned the Minister of the federal capital territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike and other party leaders not to obstruct preparations for the party’s national convention slated for November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The warning was issued in a communiqué made available to newsmen on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

The governors pledged full support for the decisions of the party’s 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) taken in July, affirming that the convention will go ahead as planned.

“The Forum reaffirms its full commitment to the resolutions of the 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of July 2025 regarding the November 15 National Convention.It urges members to resist all attempts to derail the convention by anti-party forces; but to see the PDP as the only democratic institution and viable alternative for restoring Nigeria along the path of good governance and national development,” the communiqué stated.

The meeting, chaired by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, reviewed national security concerns, threats to democratic institutions, and preparations for the Ibadan convention.

The opposition governors commended PDP members for standing firm against defections and political distractions, insisting that the party remains a credible alternative for Nigerians seeking better governance.

The forum also accused the ruling APC of divisive policies that, according to them, have worsened hardship across the country.

Though, this is coming after Wike during appearance Channels Television on August 19, renewed his criticism of the PDP National Working Committee, rejecting the zoning panel headed by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri and disputing the recognition of Ali Odefa as National Vice Chairman (South East).

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He warned that tensions could escalate if the party refused to acknowledge the zonal congress that produced his ally, Chief Dan Orbih, as National Vice Chairman for the South-South.

“Well, it is over for now. A few things are remaining, and I have told them that they must do it. Our congress was held in Calabar, and there’s nothing anybody can tell us. If they want to have another round of crisis, so be it. In that congress, Chief Dan Orbih emerged as the National Vice Chairman. They never wanted the congress to be held, but congress was held.The so-called acting national chairman of the party wrote a letter to INEC after congress was held that the congress has been postponed. There is no two ways about it. The National Vice Chairman of PDP South-South is Chief Dan Orbih. If they don’t agree, that’s another round of crisis,” Wike said.

Meanwhile, Wike’s fallout with his former G5 ally, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has further deepened divisions in the party.

The FCT minister, who serves in the APC-led federal cabinet, continues to deny accusations of anti-party activities.

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PHOTO: NDLEA Arrests Widow for Cocaine Trafficking with Fake Pregnancy

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 50-year-old widow in Lagos for allegedly attempting to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine while pretending to be pregnant.

The suspect, identified as Mrs. Ifeoma Ezewuike, was picked up by NDLEA operatives at the Jibowu bus terminal in Yaba on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Mrs Ifeoma Ezewuike.

She was reportedly on her way to Abuja to deliver the consignment when she was intercepted.

According to the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, Ezewuike runs a fashion outfit known as Golden Star Creation along Ago Palace Way in Okota.

A subsequent raid on her home led to the recovery of 200 grams of a cutting agent commonly used in the preparation of cocaine.

“In her statement, Ezewuike claimed she inherited the criminal trade from her husband, who died two years ago, although she has been in the fashion business for over two decades,” Babafemi said in a statement on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Other Major Seizures

The arrest was one of several drug operations carried out by the agency in the past week.

In Lagos, NDLEA operatives of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) intercepted 90 parcels of loud a potent strain of cannabis hidden inside three cartons of kitchen sinks.

The shipment, weighing 48.6kg, was traced to a courier company and had reportedly been imported from the United States.

In Adamawa, a raid on the home of a suspected drug kingpin, Idris Garba, forced the dealer to flee by scaling a fence. His associate, 55-year-old Boniface Nnaji, was not as lucky.

He was arrested in Yola South while attempting to escape.

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NDLEA said Nnaji drove into the city with 354,480 pills of tramadol concealed in a Toyota Thundra jeep (FST-885-CZ) and a Toyota Yaris (DSA 776 AA), both of which were impounded.

The agency also arrested another suspect, Neche Okonkwo, at Idah waterside in Kogi State.

He was caught after crossing the River Niger from Onitsha, Anambra State, with 5,000 capsules of tramadol, 400 ampoules of pentazocine, and 200 ampoules of diazepam injections.

Across several states, NDLEA operatives continued their clampdown on cannabis cultivation.

In Taraba, officers working with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) destroyed 7,500kg of skunk grown on three hectares of farmland in Dadin Kowa village, Bali.

Another 901kg was recovered from a warehouse in Uzebba, Edo State, where a 54-year-old woman, Fodo Stella Sunday, was arrested.

In Edo, 14,233kg of cannabis was destroyed across four plantations in Owan West Local Government Area.

In Delta, operatives, backed by the military, cleared 25,500kg of cannabis grown on 10.2 hectares in Emu-Obiogu, Ndokwa West.

In Ondo, 25,025kg of cannabis was destroyed on three farms in Uso.

NDLEA described the series of arrests and seizures as evidence of its renewed pressure on drug syndicates operating across the country.

“These operations reflect our commitment to dismantling criminal networks and preventing dangerous substances from reaching our communities,” Babafemi said.

Ezewuike and other arrested suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.

 

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Why Penis Size Does Not Affect Performance, Fertility — Experts

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For countless men, penis size stirs deep anxiety fed by social media, locker-room banter, and pressure from adult content.

But sex experts and urologists agree: size rarely determines sexual function or fertility.

In a revealing conversation with PUNCH Healthwise, clinical sexologist Cecilia Agu and consultant urologist Dr. Gabriel Ogah broke down the myths emphasizing emotional connection, overall health, and sperm quality as far more meaningful indicators of sexual well-being.

Sexual Satisfaction Lies Beyond Size

Agu, who specializes in human sexology, has heard the insecurities countless times. Yet she insists that the fixation on size overshadows what truly matters in intimate relationships.

“Women value intimacy, chemistry, and creativity not centimeters,” she explained, her tone both compassionate and pragmatic.

“In most cases, size doesn’t determine performance or biological capacity. Only rare, clinically significant conditions impact size.”

She points to societal myths that equate larger size with virility.

“Historic portrayals in art and literature, and today’s media, amplify stereotypes. Pornography exaggerates, turning a normal variation into unreasonable expectations.”

Agu also cautioned against the booming market selling “enhancement” remedies.

“That industry profits off insecurity peddling pills, gadgets, and herbal supplements with no proven benefit.

The real dilemma lies in emotional weariness, not physical deficiency.”

She acknowledged true medical conditions like micropenis, often linked to hormonal or genetic causes but emphasized their rarity.

“Anyone worried about hormonal imbalances or developmental issues should seek professional evaluation,” she advised.

“Fertility Is Unrelated to Size” Dr. Gabriel Ogah

Dr. Ogah, a respected urologist, offered a no-nonsense medical perspective on the fertility question.

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“A small penis doesn’t reduce a man’s ability to impregnate a woman,” he stated firmly.

“If sperm is healthy and ejaculation occurs, fertilization can happen.”

He added that many young men consult him out of anxiety sparked by unrealistic comparisons.

“Almost always, their size falls within healthy norms. It’s undue stress, fueled by exposure to distorted media portrayals.”

Dr. Ogah also debunked the idea that older men can “restore” diminishing function through enhancement products.

“As absurd as it sounds, many try. But no pill or serum can permanently alter anatomy.

These are myths masquerading as solutions.”

So What Truly Matters?

Both experts agree: prioritizing overall health, emotional intimacy, and stress-free communication far outweighs anxiety over size.

Agu stressed that sex is about connection, not metrics. “Being nervous about measurements sets couples up for dissatisfaction.

But when you focus on pleasure, emotional safety, and experimentation, the experience transforms.”

Dr. Ogah echoed this, emphasizing regular health check-ups. “Good cardiovascular health, balanced hormones, and mental well-being are key. Size doesn’t affect that.”

Dispelling the Myths, Sustaining the Confidence

As myths dissolve under scientific clarity, a bigger concern emerges: how do we nurture a culture free of body shaming? Agu proposed educational steps.

“We should teach young people that anatomy varies. Performance is multi-dimensional. Communication trumps comparison every time.”

Dr. Ogah endorsed that sentiment. “Let’s shift the narrative. Appreciate function over form. Listen to your body, and care for it through healthy living.”

Performance Isn’t About Inches

Size remains largely irrelevant when partners are emotionally in sync, focused on connection, and attuned to shared pleasure.

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Fertility hinges on sperm health not size.

Medical concerns like micropenis are rare, but deserve medical evaluation.

Media, culture, and marketing distort reality. Let’s counter that with facts.

Confidence and sexual well-being stem from health, honesty, and intimacy not obsession with size.

In the end, as Agu beautifully summed up, “It’s not the size it’s how you share it.” That truth holds far more value than any number on a measuring tape.

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I’m Not Desperate to Be President – Atiku

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said he is more interested in building a better Nigeria than in becoming president at all costs.

Atiku made this known on Saturday during an affirmation ceremony in Lagos for new defectors to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The event saw several political heavyweights from the PDP and Labour Party officially announce their defection to the ADC.

The former PDP candidate, who recently resigned from the party along with other opposition politicians, formally joined the ADC in what he described as a “movement for national renewal.”

Speaking at the event, Atiku said his focus was not personal ambition but the pursuit of a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Nigeria.

“Atiku Abubakar’s plan is to build a better Nigeria,” said Olateju, who spoke on behalf of Atiku.

“It’s not about him being president at all costs. It’s about having a government that can truly deliver for Nigerians.”

According to him, the ADC should not be seen merely as a political party but as a movement dedicated to national transformation.

“It’s no longer politics as usual. This is a new beginning for Nigeria, and that’s what Atiku is championing,” he added.

Atiku further noted that the removal of fuel subsidy and rising inflation have left many Nigerians struggling.

He stressed that only good leadership could deliver lasting solutions.

He also said the coalition was confident that God would use them to bring meaningful change to Nigeria.

On who would likely emerge as the ADC presidential candidate in 2027, Atiku insisted the choice would be left to party members.

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“Whoever emerges through a free and fair contest, we will all support. We are not imposing anyone,” he said.

“The point is not Atiku for president at all costs, or Obi for president at all costs. The point is Nigeria.

Whoever picks the ticket will represent the collective voice and aspirations of the Nigerian people,” he added.

Prominent defectors present at the event included PDP Board of Trustees member Dr. Abimbola Ogunkelu; former Lagos PDP chairmen Chief Muritala Ashorobi and Retired Capt. Tunji Shelle; PDP Vice Chairman (Lagos Central); and former PDP Youth Leader Mr. Tai Benedict, among others.

They were received by top ADC leaders, including National Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Senator Kolawole Ogunwale, and Lagos State Chairman George Ashiru.

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