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June 14, 2025 MAGIC FM News Residents of Umuohu Okpula in Ndume Ibeku, Umuahia North Local Government Area, have issued an urgent plea to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Alex Otti, and the Inspector General of Police to address alleged incessant intimidation and harassment by security operatives, particularly members of "Operation Crush," in their community. In a press briefing, the community chairman, Mr. Okwudiri Mbachu, accused personnel from the Central Police Station (CPS) in Umuahia of engaging in mass arrests, breaking into homes, and destroying property. Mbachu claimed the harassment stems from a petition by one Chigozie Ohabuiro, alias Dozie Way, over a disputed purchase of community land—a sandfield portion along the Ehimiri River on the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene road. Mbachu alleged that some individuals sold the land to Ohabuiro without the community's collective approval, sparking opposition and a legal battle currently before the Umuahia High Court. He questioned ...

Kaduna, Nigeria – June 13, 2025 Bello El-Rufai, a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has publicly apologized to former President Goodluck Jonathan for his past criticisms. The lawmaker, who is also the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, cited youthful naivety and lack of understanding of governance as reasons for his previous remarks against the former president. Why Bello El-Rufai Apologized to Goodluck Jonathan Speaking during a media interaction on Thursday evening, Bello El-Rufai revealed that his moment of reflection came unexpectedly. According to him, the turning point occurred during a recent visit to his father, Nasir El-Rufai. He narrated how he observed his father preparing to visit former President Goodluck Jonathan for political consultations. “I paid my father a visit and noticed he was going out. I asked where he was going, and he said he was going to see President Jonathan,” Bello recount...

Community Ownership Must Secure Infrastructure Umuahia, June 12, 2025   Governor Alex Otti has appealed to all Abia State residents to protect and maintain public infrastructure built under his administration, stressing that no security is more effective than community vigilance . Newly Commissioned Projects in Abia Central Governor Otti spoke at the commissioning ceremony held at Ibeku High School field, Umuahia, unveiling major developments across three Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the Central Senatorial Zone. The launched projects include: Refurbished Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) at Owerinta (Isialangwa South), Amibo (Umuahia South), and Ekeoba (Umuahia North) under the Project Ekwueme initiative. The 8.3 km Isieketa–Obikabia Road in Isialangwa South LGA. A 1.5 km extension of IBB Way in Umuahia North LGA . Community Vigilance: The First Line of Defense Governor Otti emphasized: “Ensure that everything that we are putting in place, the infrastructure, roads, equipme...