Year: 2026

Nestle Infant food formula on Sale in Nigeria are safe – NAFDAC DG Assures

– The UK batches being recalled are not registered in Nigeria

By Biola Lawal
Abuja (Flowerbudnews): The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared the NESTLE infant food formula on sale in Nigeria safe for consumption.

NAFDAC Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye who gave the assurance in a press statement, said that the clarification became necessary due to recent public concerns over the voluntary global recall in over 50 countries by Nestlé UK of specific batches of its SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula.

The infant food were recalled due to the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin, in the batches concerned.

Prof. Adeyeye reassured ”the public, healthcare professionals, relevant stakeholders particularly parents, guardians and caregivers, that all Nestlé Infant Formulae currently approved for marketing in Nigeria are safe for consumption and are not part of the recall.”
https://www.thecable.ng/nigeria-not-affected-as-nestle-recalls-infant-formula-in-over-50-countries/

”The recall in the affected countries is due to the potential presence of cereulide in the UK batches, a toxin, which can trigger nausea and vomiting when consumed,” She disclosed, adding:
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Cereulide is an extremely heat-resistant toxin produced by certain strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus.

NAFDAC confirms that:
The SMA range sold in Nigeria is manufactured at Nestlé Tuas Factory, Singapore, and is duly registered with NAFDAC as follows:SMA GOLD 1 – NAFDAC Reg. No.: B1-2783SMA GOLD 2 – NAFDAC Reg. No.: B1-2780SMA GOLD 3 – NAFDAC Reg. No.: B1-2781NAFDAC has verified and reiterates that the SMA and NAN range of infant formulae produced for the Nigerian market are not part of the affected batches involved in the voluntary and precautionary recall in other countries.

”This alert has been issued as a precautionary measure in the interest of public health, consistent with NAFDAC’s statutory responsibility to keep Nigerians duly informed of emerging global food safety concerns, even in circumstances where the likelihood of local exposure remains minimal,” Prof. Adeyeye stated.

NAFDAC ”continues to exercise utmost vigilance, recognizing that the risks associated with unauthorized importation, online transactions, or personal carriage of such products during international travel cannot be entirely excluded,” She stressed.

”The Agency continues to exercise strict regulatory oversight, including product registration, routine surveillance, and post-market monitoring, to ensure that all food products—especially infant nutrition products—meet approved safety, quality, and labeling standards,” Prof. Adeyeye stated.

She assured that ”NAFDAC remains fully committed to safeguarding the health of Nigerians, particularly infants and vulnerable populations. The Agency will not hesitate to take prompt regulatory action should any product be found to pose a risk to public health.’:

The NAFDAC Boss encouraged members of the public to ”remain vigilant and rely only on verified information from NAFDAC and other competent authorities. ”

”Please discard the recalled products if found, and report any suspicion of their sale or distribution to the nearest NAFDAC office or call 0800-162-3322. Adverse events or side effects related to the consumption of the related products should be reported via NAFDAC’s E-reporting platforms available on www.nafdac.gov.ng,” Prof. Adeyeye urged.

”NAFDAC wishes to reassure the public that the Agency is proactive and remains alive to her responsibilities of safeguarding the health of the public.NAFDAC………safeguarding the health of the Nation,” She concluded.

January 13, 2026
Chimamanda serves legal notice over son’s death

Chimamanda Adichie

– Accuses hospital of negligence, demands record

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie has demanded accountability from a private hospital in Lagos, accusing it of medical negligence and professional impropriety following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, after a series of medical procedures.

In a detailed legal notice dated January 10, 2026, solicitors acting for Adichie and her partner, Dr. Ivara Esege, alleged that the hospital, its anaesthesiologist, and other attending medical personnel breached the duty of care owed to their son, Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, who died in the early hours of January 7, 2026.

According to the notice, the child, born on March 25, 2024, was referred to the hospital on January 6, 2026, from Atlantis Pediatric Hospital for diagnostic and preparatory procedures ahead of an imminent medical evacuation to the United States, where a specialist medical team was reportedly on standby.

The procedures included an echocardiogram, a brain MRI, insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter, and a lumbar puncture. Intravenous sedation was said to have been administered using propofol.

However, the notice alleged that during transportation to the cardiac catheterisation laboratory after the MRI, the child developed sudden and severe complications.

Despite being under sedation, he was reportedly transferred between clinical areas under conditions that raised “serious and substantive concerns” about compliance with patient-safety protocols. He was later pronounced dead in the early hours of January 7.

The legal notice, issued “without prejudice” to the parents’ rights and signed by the law firm led by Prof. Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, outlines multiple alleged lapses in paediatric anaesthetic and procedural care.

These include concerns about the appropriateness and cumulative dosing of propofol in a critically ill child, inadequate airway protection during deep sedation, and failure to ensure continuous physiological monitoring.

The parents further alleged that their son was transferred without supplemental oxygen, without adequate monitoring, and without sufficient accompanying medical personnel.

They also raised concerns about the availability of basic resuscitation equipment, delayed recognition and management of respiratory or cardiovascular compromise, and an overall failure to comply with established paediatric anaesthesia, patient-transfer, and safety protocols.

Another key grievance cited was the alleged failure of the hospital to adequately disclose the risks and potential side effects of propofol and other anaesthetic agents, thereby undermining the legal requirement for informed consent.

According to the solicitors, these alleged lapses amount to prima facie breaches of the duty of care and render the hospital and the medical personnel involved liable for medical negligence resulting in the child’s death.

As part of their next legal steps, the parents have demanded certified copies of all medical records relating to their son’s treatment within seven days of receipt of the notice.

The requested documents include admission notes, consent forms, pre-anaesthetic assessments, anaesthetic charts, drug administration records, monitoring logs, procedural notes, nursing observations, ICU records, incident reports, and the identities of all medical staff involved.

The demand also covers internal reviews, safety logs from the MRI suite, and any other documentation connected to the child’s care.

The hospital has further been placed on formal notice to preserve all relevant evidence, whether physical or electronic.

This includes CCTV footage from procedure rooms and corridors, electronic monitoring data, pharmacy and drug inventory records, crash-cart and emergency equipment logs, internal communications, and any morbidity and mortality reviews.

The solicitors warned that any destruction, alteration, or loss of evidence after receipt of the notice would be treated as suppression of evidence and obstruction of justice, with attendant legal consequences.

The letter warned that failure to comply with the demands within the stipulated timeframe would leave the parents with no option but to pursue all available legal, regulatory, and judicial remedies against the hospital and all medical personnel involved.

January 12, 2026
Beware of Fake Kiss Condoms, it Can Expose Users to STDs – NAFDAC DG warns

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Original

By Biola Lawal
Abuja (Flowerbudnews) The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has warned Nigerians to beware of fake Kiss Condoms circulating in various Nigerian markets in the country.

Prof. Adeyeye, who gave the caution in a public statement by NAFDAC, warned that ”use of fake condoms poses serious health risks due to poor quality, lack of sterilisation, and absence of regulation, leading to ineffective protection against pregnancy and STIs.’:

The NAFDAC Boss disclosed that the information about the fake condoms ”was received from the Marketing Authorisation Holder, DKT International Nigeria, a leading non-governmental organisation focused on contraceptive social marketing. Its mission is to provide Nigerians with affordable and safe options for family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention. ”

The NAFDAC Boss said that he Fake Kiss Condom had been reported found in Onitsha Market, Idumota Market, Trade Fair Market, and various markets in Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe, Enugu, and others.

Kiss Condom is a brand of male latex condoms designed for sexual protection, mainly to help prevent unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV, gonorrhea, and syphilis.

Giving more details, Prof Adeyeye wrote:

How To Spot a Fake Kiss Condom Box and Pack

1. Box Pack (Front Side of the Box)

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•There are instructions on the lower part of the pack:
– Please read the instructions carefully
– Single-use only if reused, there might be an increased risk of failure or infection.

•Additional information on the lower part of the box pack:
– The device is a medical device
– MDSS GmbH Schiffgraben 41, 30175 Hannover Germany

•There is an image of a condom with the following statements written in English and French:
– Natural coloured unscented straight-walled, teat-ended, natural rubber latex condoms with non-spermicidal lubricant. 52 mm nominal width.

•Address – Plot 4, Block E. Isolo Industrial Layout, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
•Storage and Caution Information included

Fake Kiss

•There is no additional information on the side of the box
•The box is darker in colour.
•The picture on the box is darker in colour.
•The inside of some of the boxes is plain white.
•No condom Image
•Address is wrong – 42, Montgomery Road, Yaba, Lagos
•The manufacturer’s address is incomplete
•No storage and caution information

Original.

Fake

Risk Statement
The use of fake condoms poses serious health risks due to poor quality, lack of sterilisation, and absence of regulation, leading to ineffective protection against pregnancy and STIs.

Risks include breakage, infection, allergic reactions, and false security. To ensure safety, only genuine, quality-assured condoms from approved manufacturers should be used.

All NAFDAC Zonal Directors and State Coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the falsified product Kiss Condoms in various Nigerian markets within the zones and states.

Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322 or send an email to sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng

January 12, 2026
Good Lesson in Leadership from United States of America (USA)

When the Democrat president needed help with global famine, he turned to his Republican predecessor—and their unlikely friendship would last until death, proving that enemies can become the closest allies.

April 12, 1945. Franklin D. Roosevelt died, and Vice President Harry S. Truman suddenly became President of the United States.

At that moment, only one former president was still alive: Herbert Hoover.The relationship between these two men should have been impossible.

Hoover was a Republican. Truman was a Democrat. Hoover had presided over the Great Depression’s darkest years and left office deeply unpopular. For over a decade, he’d been politically isolated, blamed for economic catastrophe, largely ignored by the Roosevelt administration.

Truman could have continued that pattern. He could have kept Hoover at arm’s length, treated him as a relic of a failed past.

Instead, within a month of becoming president, Truman did something unexpected: he invited Hoover to the White House and asked for his help.
The world was facing catastrophic famine after World War II. Millions were starving across Europe and Asia. The devastation of war had destroyed agricultural systems, disrupted food distribution, and created humanitarian crisis on a scale almost impossible to comprehend.

Truman recognized something others had forgotten: Herbert Hoover was one of the world’s greatest experts on humanitarian relief.
Before becoming president, Hoover had led World War I relief efforts that saved millions of lives. He’d established the Commission for Relief in Belgium, feeding an entire occupied nation. He’d headed the U.S. Food Administration, overseeing American wartime food policy and rationing. He’d founded the American Relief Administration, supporting Europe immediately after the armistice.

Hoover had built his reputation not on politics, but on saving people from starvation.
In 1946, President Truman appointed Hoover honorary chair of the Famine Emergency Committee. Then he asked him to do something remarkable: travel the world, assess the food crisis firsthand, and compile a report on global hunger.

Hoover was 71 years old. He could have declined. He could have enjoyed a quiet retirement, avoided the physical demands of international travel and the emotional weight of witnessing mass suffering.

Instead, he said yes.
Hoover traveled across war-ravaged continents on behalf of President Truman. He visited countries suffering from widespread hunger. He met with leaders, assessed food distribution systems, documented the scale of need. He compiled detailed reports that would guide American humanitarian policy.

And through this work, something unexpected happened: a genuine friendship formed between the Democrat president and the Republican former president.

Truman gave Hoover something precious: purpose. After years of political exile, after being blamed and dismissed, Hoover was back doing what he did best—public service on a global scale.

Hoover gave Truman something equally valuable: expertise, wisdom, and the credibility of bipartisan cooperation during a critical moment.
The friendship continued for the rest of their lives—not as political theater, but as genuine respect and affection between two men who’d learned to see past party labels.

In 1962, when Hoover was 87 years old, he wrote a letter to Truman that revealed the depth of their bond:

“Yours has been a friendship which has reached deeper into my life than you know… When you came to the White House within a month you opened the door to me to the only profession I knew, public service… For all this and your friendship, I am deeply grateful.”

Read those words again. This wasn’t polite correspondence. This was a man expressing profound gratitude for being given a second chance, for being valued when he’d been written off, for friendship that transcended politics.
Two years later, in 1964, Herbert Hoover died at age ninety.

Truman was unable to attend the funeral due to injury—a deep regret for a man who’d lost a true friend. But he sent a telegram to Hoover’s sons, Herbert Jr. and Allan:

“I was deeply saddened at the passing of your father. He was my good friend and I was his. President Hoover was a devoted public servant and he will be forever remembered for his great humanitarian work.”

“He was my good friend and I was his.”
Simple words. Profound truth.
Think about what this story means.

Two men from opposing parties. One who’d been president during economic collapse, one who’d inherited global war. Every reason to maintain distance, to treat each other as political opponents, to let partisan loyalty define their relationship.

Instead, they chose service over politics. They chose competence over party affiliation. They chose friendship over the easier path of maintaining tribal boundaries.

Truman could have appointed a Democrat to lead famine relief. He chose the best person for the job, regardless of party.

Hoover could have declined, nursing grudges about how his presidency had been judged. He chose to serve when his country needed him.
And both men gained something irreplaceable: a friendship that lasted until death, built on mutual respect and shared commitment to something larger than themselves.

Their story isn’t about ignoring differences or pretending politics don’t matter. It’s about recognizing that when the stakes are high enough—when millions are starving, when the world needs solutions—competence and character matter more than partisan labels.

It’s about understanding that yesterday’s opponent might be today’s most valuable ally. That redemption is possible. That second chances, offered and accepted with grace, can transform both giver and receiver.

Today, when political polarization feels insurmountable, when cooperation across party lines seems impossible, the friendship between Harry Truman and Herbert Hoover stands as quiet rebuke to our cynicism.

They proved it’s possible. Not easy. Not without risk or criticism. But possible.
A Democrat president and a Republican former president, working together to feed a starving world, building a friendship that would outlast their service and endure until death.

That’s not naïve idealism. That’s what leadership looks like when it’s focused on solving problems rather than scoring points.

Within a month of becoming president, Truman opened the door to public service for a man who’d been shut out for over a decade.

And Hoover walked through it—not to reclaim power, but to do what he’d always done best: serve people in desperate need.

Their friendship wasn’t built on agreement. It was built on mutual recognition of something more important: shared commitment to public service and the courage to reach across divides when it mattered most.

He was his good friend. And he was his.
That’s the legacy. Not policies or politics, but proof that even in the hardest times, respect and friendship across political divides aren’t just possible—they’re essential.

January 11, 2026
Chimamanda’s Son, Dr. Anthea Nwandu Speaks on Nephew’s Death

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Chimamanda’s Son – Dr. Anthea Esege Nwandu Addresses Inconsistencies in Euracare Hospital’s Statement on Nephew’s Death.The growing controversy surrounding the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege’s 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, has taken a significant turn.

Dr. Anthea Esege Nwandu, the child’s aunt and a dual board-certified Internal Medicine physician with 30 years of global clinical experience in Nigeria and the United States, is debunking Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital’s statement released on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

The statement relates to the circumstances of the child’s passing, which occurred at Euracare’s facility.”In their press statement, Euracare claims that there are inaccuracies in the account of how my nephew passed. Which inaccuracies exactly?” she asked.

In a detailed rebuttal, Dr. Nwandu has identified alleged significant falsehoods in the hospital’s statement. Below, she contrasts the specific claims made by Euracare with what she describes as “the documented truth of the situation

.”Claims vs. Reality According to Dr Nwandu Euracare claims the child had received care at two paediatric centres. This is false. He was in one hospital before coming to Euracare for the procedures.Euracare claims they provided care “in line with established clinical protocols and internationally accepted medical standards.” International standards demand that a child on oxygen who is given sedation must have continuous oxygen therapy.

Did Euracare do this? No! They confirmed this verbally to me when I went to the hospital to question the doctors.International standards demand that the child should have had continuous monitoring of oxygen levels in his blood. Did Euracare do this? NoInternational standards demand continuous monitoring of pulse and respiration. Did Euracare do this?

NoInternational standards demand that when moving the child from one part of the hospital to another, the child must be accompanied by resuscitative equipment in case he stops breathing (stopping breathing is a risk of anesthesia), and this can easily be done by a simple apparatus called an ambubag.

Did Euracare do this? No.Since there was no monitoring, is it possible to accurately document when the child stopped breathing or for how long he was pulseless before he was resuscitated? No. Is it international standard for an anesthesiologist to carry a child post-sedation on his shoulder, unable to visually see the child, with absolutely no monitoring, while insisting that he alone would be in the elevator with the child?

No.To transfer the child to the ICU, the anesthesiologist disconnected his oxygen and again carried him on his shoulder. Is that standard practice? No.Dr. Nwandu asserts that the child was medically stable and booked for a scheduled evacuation flight to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore when the alleged negligence took place.

(Dr. Anthea Esege Nwandu is board-certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Nwandu holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.)

January 11, 2026
Abuja Programme of activities for late Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo

MAJOR groups, which late Barrister Princess Mediatrix Nwamaka Chigbo, who was murdered by kidnappers in Abuja, on January 5, have roled out a programme of activities to honour her before her corpse is taken to her home state, Anambra.

The groups, who have announced their activities are the Blessed Iwene Tansi Catholic Community of St. Mary John Vianney, SJMV, Lugbe, Abuja, and Global Association of Female Attorneys, GAFA.

According to SJMV, there will be a three-day prayers, hymns and Requiem Mass for late Barrister Chigbo at SJMV Catholic Church, Lugbe, Abuja, F.C.T.

The activities will begin tomorrow Monday, January 12, by 5.30pm and will be led by Sacred Heart Society. This will be followed by evening Mass.

On Tuesday, January 13, Iwene Tansi Community will lead the prayers starting by 5.30pm and end with the celebration of evening Mass.

On Wednesday, January 14, there will be Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of late Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo to round off the prayer sessions starting 6.00pm.

On Thursday, January 15, Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Procathedral, Area 3, Abuja, will celebrate Requiem Mass for the soul of late Barrister Chigbo. All the society she belongs such as Infant Jesus, Mother of Perpetual Help, Legion of Mary, Divine Mercy are expected to be at the Mass.

The Requiem Mass will begin by 6pm.

Additionally, the Global Association of Female Attorneys will host a night of tribute on Friday, January 16, to honour the life, legacy, and cherished memories of Princess Mediatrix Chigbo.

According to Chinelo Virginia Iriele, president, Global Association of Female Attorneys, “This will be a moment of reflection, remembrance, and mutual support as we celebrate a life well lived and bid her a peaceful farewell.

“Though words may never fully capture the depth of our sorrow, your presence will mean a great deal to us as we come together to honour her enduring impact and beautiful legacy.”

The venue for the night of tribute is

Delight Garden and Park, Plot 990, Joshua Madaki Close, Apo Zone E, By Start-Rite School, Abuja.

The event will start by 4:00pm and the dress code is black.

Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo

Realnews reports that the late Barrister Chigbo’s family announced the death of Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, an Abuja-based lawyer, at the hands of still-to-be-identified kidnappers in the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Nwamaka was the elder sister of Dr. Maureen Chigbo, Editor/Publisher of Nigeria’s pioneer online Realnews Magazine, Barrister Mrs. Anthonia Ejenike of the Ministry of Justice, and Nwakaego Chigbo. Her brothers are Celestine Chigbo of Jogene Enterprises and Gerald Chigbo of Sparklinks Nigeria Ltd.

According to a statement by the Chigbo’s family, Nwamaka, before her abduction, was on the phone with Anthonia, another sister, who briefly interrupted the call to attend to a client.

“When Anthonia reverted, Nwamaka’s phone was still live, with her distress cry heard in the background before the phone suddenly went dead and unreachable,” the statement added.

“Anthonia alerted her elder sister, Maureen Chigbo, and other family members, who called the lawyer’s number repeatedly to reach her or her abductors to no avail,” the statement continued, adding that: “When a call finally went through, a male voice rained curses in English and Hausa language, saying: “Thunder fire you there, send three million Naira or else we will kill her.”

According to the statement, the captors gave no further details and abruptly terminated subsequent calls.

The family contacted the police, who sprang into action, assuring that they were tracking the kidnappers, who were said to be “in motion and would likely drop the lawyer off once they might have collected the ransom,” the statement further said.

“The kidnappers never initiated any calls, and when Nwamaka’s family members reached them through her phone for clarification on how the ransom would be paid, they only heard the lawyer screaming in pain, “I am dying. …save me, please send the money, I am dying,” before the phone finally went dead again,” the statement added.

While making frantic efforts for Nwamaka’s rescue, the family said, they were informed on Tuesday, 6th January, that “a lady had been found in a critical condition and taken to an Abuja specialist hospital.”

According to the statement, Maureen “immediately took a flight from Lagos to Abuja and on reaching the hospital, saw her sister’s lifeless body in the mortuary with bruises, swollen eyes and a cracked skull, all signs of a tortured death.”

The Chigbo family has met with the Police authorities, who assured them that the case was under investigation and that the culprits would be apprehended, the statement added.

Nwamaka was a former Treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja, a member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, and the Global Association of Female Lawyers, GAFA. She had also served as President of the Catholic Lawyers Association, Abuja Branch.

A devout Catholic, Nwamaka authored a book on Infant Jesus, and until her death, was the vice president of the Infant Jesus Association, and a member of the Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Group.

According to the statement, her family has expressed its “gratitude to the Police for their efforts and cooperation so far, and urges the force to ensure that justice is served in Nwamaka’s case.”

The family also thanked “Nwamaka’s friends, colleagues and well-wishers for their support and prayers,” the statement said, adding that her funeral arrangements “will be announced as soon as possible.”

January 11, 2026
Peter Obi’s heartfelt Visit to grieving GOCOP ex-president after sister’s brutal murder

IN a moving show of solidarity, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, visited Dr. Maureen Chigbo, ex-President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), to offer condolences over the tragic killing of her sister, Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo.

The lawyer lost her life to ruthless “one-chance” armed robbers on January 6, 2026, while heading home after work and evening mass.

Obi shared details of the Saturday visit on his X handle, confirming he had stopped by Dr. Chigbo’s earlier that day to console her amid the profound loss.

Obi wrote: “Earlier today in Abuja, I paid a condolence visit to my dear sister, Maureen Chigbo, the Publisher of Realnews Online Magazine and the immediate past President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP).

“She tragically lost her elder sister, Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, on Monday, January 6, 2026.

“It deeply pains me to write this due to the circumstances surrounding Princess Nwamaka’s death. As a practicing lawyer and a patriotic Nigerian dedicated to creating a better society, she had traveled home for the Christmas holidays but had to return to Abuja for a court case. After attending evening Mass, she was abducted on her way home and brutally murdered.

“Princess Nwamaka’s abduction and murder highlight the alarming level of insecurity in our country.

“As we mourn her tragic passing, I urge the police authorities to ensure that those responsible for Princess Nwamaka’s death are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.

“For the government, this serves as yet another wake-up call to prioritize the safety of Nigerians above politics and propaganda. Ensuring the security of citizens is the primary duty of any government, and it is within our reach.

“Surely, a new Nigeria is POssible. – PO.”

Culled from Newsmart

January 11, 2026
Igbo Community rejects Tinubu’s re-election bid, calls Uzodimma’s endorsement a sham

THE Igbo community has slammed Governor Hope Uzodimma’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, calling it a “fake endorsement” and vowing not to support the President.

According to Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, President of the Igbo Community Association, FCT, “President Tinubu has not done enough to deserve such “Uzodimma-engineered endorsement.”

The Igbo community feels marginalized and excluded from the country’s economic and political mainstream, and many argue that Tinubu’s administration has perpetuated this trend.

“Tinubu has been bad to the Igbo community, and we will not vote for him,” Ellis-Ezenekwe said, adding that “He is a failed President.”

Uzodimma had rallied South East APC stakeholders behind Tinubu’s re-election, citing the need for the region to reposition itself within Nigeria’s political landscape.

However, the Igbo community sees this as a desperate attempt to clove support for Tinubu.

“Igbos are not part of this endorsement,” said Ellis-Ezenekwe. “This is a sham, a publicity stunt by Uzodimma to boost his own political career.”

The Igbo community is calling on other Nigerians to reject Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing his poor track record and lack of commitment to addressing the country’s pressing issues.

*Uzodimma’s claims dismissed*

The Igbo community has dismissed Uzodimma’s claims that the APC is gaining strength in the South East, saying it’s a gross exaggeration.

“APC is not popular in Igboland,” said Ellis-Ezenekwe. “It’s only Uzodimma and a few others who are trying to force it down our throats.”

The community also questioned Uzodimma’s assertion that Tinubu’s reforms are yielding results, saying the opposite is the case.

“The economy is in shambles, insecurity is rampant, and our children are suffering,” said Ellis-Ezenekwe. “What reforms is he talking about?”

*Call for accountability*

The Igbo community is calling on the APC and Tinubu’s administration to be accountable to the people and address the pressing issues affecting the country.

“We want to see action, not just words,” said Ellis-Ezenekwe. “If Tinubu can’t deliver, he should step aside and let someone else try.”

The community has vowed to mobilize against Tinubu’s re-election bid and ensure that he does not get the support he needs from the South East.

“This is not just about Igbo; it’s about Nigeria’s future,” said Ellis-Ezenekwe. “We will not sit back and watch our country destroyed

January 11, 2026
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: GOC seeks more recognition of fallen heroes’ sacrifices

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: GOC seeks more recognition of fallen heroes’ sacrifices

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, has called for more recognition of fallen heroes’ sacrifices.

Ajose made the plea in his message during an interdenominational service at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Giginya Barrack, Sokoto on Sunday.

The interdenominational service was part of activities to commemorate 2026 Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration (AFRDC).

Represented by Commander, 48 Engineer Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Raphael Okoroji, Ajose expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for acknowledging the armed forces who contribute to the safety and sovereignty of the nation.

He observed that some fallen heroes and heroins paid the supreme price, while others suffered different categories of injuries in the course of duty to guarantee the nation’s corporate existence.

The GOC commended President Bola Tunubu for his commitment to personnel welfare as well as recognition of fallen heroes and their families.

“They have given their lives for the peace and security of our dear nation and are therefore worthy of being celebrated as a mark of appreciation.

“We must honour their work and inspire future generations to continue with this noble service.

”It is a session to reflect on history, shape the present and build the future, we commemorate the incredible bravery and strength of those who came before us and continue to serve,” he said.

According to him, the session is also to acknowledge the veterans’ sacrifices, who fought wars to facilitate peace for the nation.

“Therefore, we want to use this medium to congratulate the families of fallen heroes for being part of history.

”We also congratulate active persons who are today guardians of our frontiers, keeping tight rein of our beloved country’s defenses,” he noted.

The GOC urged the active service men to emulate the virtues of those who went ahead to gave their best to keep the country together.

He reiterated the commitment of the army to safeguarding the nation against insurgency, banditry, terrorism, secessions and other crimes.

The acting Deputy Directors of the Chaplain Service, Lt.-Col. Richard Bwami and Lt.-Col. Irimiya Yidawi led the processions, presentations and intercessory prayers for the fallen heroes, living persons and the nation.

The occasion featured songs, presentations and distribution of food items.

January 11, 2026