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Bishop Olinya Debunks Rumours Of Killings, Arson In Eha-Amufu

LarryBravo Nwaiwu
The Anglican Bishop of Eha-Amufu Diocese in Isi-Uzo LGA of Enugu State, Rt. Rev. Daniel Olinya, has refuted the reports of mass killings and arson in Eha-Amufu making the rounds on the social media, noting that many mistook Nkala-Eha community in Ebonyi State, which suffered grisly attacks in February, for Eha-Amufu, which shares boundaries with it.
Bishop Olinya said that while Isi-Uzo LGA in general and Eha-Amufu communities and farm settlements in particular had suffered suspected herders’ attacks over the years, peaking between 2020 and 2022 when farm settlements and communities were sacked, security had since greatly improved under the Governor Peter Mbah dispensation and Eha-Amufu people had returned to their homes.
He said that unlike in December 2022 and January 2023 when many Eha-Amufu residents, including himself, escaped to townships and Internally Dispacdd Persons (IDP) camps where they spent the Christmas and New Year, relative peace and order had returned to the communities.
The clergy, who fielded questions from newsmen after briefing the governor on the actual security situation in Eha-Amufu, explained that apart from isolated incidents of security breach such as the recent murder of a young undergraduate, the people go to their farms.
He however noted that most people were still afraid to live in many of the farm settlements as they were far removed from their communities. He blamed it on the fears instilled by the gruesome attacks of 2020 to 2022, but promised to expedite advocacy to encourage people to return to their farm settlements, given what Governor Mbah was doing in the area of security.
“No. There is no mass killings. But Abor people used to run away to Eha-Amufu town to stay any time they hear that the herders were coming. But not that there was any mass killing this year in Eha-Amufu. No.
“Even a blind man will tell you that he has seen what Mbah is doing. The security situation in Eha-Amufu has become very good because we do not run again. And we have seen his efforts. Farmers are ready to go back to their farm settlements. And when I go back now, I will start encouraging them to go back because the governor has done something that will make our people to go back to their farm settlements.
“Anybody, who refuses to go back now, will not say it is because the herders are chasing him because they cannot chase anybody now in Eha-Amufu with what our Governor has done and still doing,” he said.
Providing more insights, he continued, “The problem in Eha-Amufu started way back 2020, and in 2022 the entire Eha-Agu, Mbuji-Agu, Ebor-Agu and Mgbuji-Agu were sacked completely. Even those in Eha-Amufu town were also sacked. Like myself, I had to run away from my Bishop’s Court because the Fulani militia were approaching Eha-Amufu town. So everybody had to run away.
“I ran to Bishop Agbo’s house; that’s bishop of Nsukka, and that was where I celebrated my Christmas that year and the New Year.
“But this recent time, like this year, we cannot say that anybody has been killed, apart from the young man, the undergraduate, who was unfortunately killed at Ndi-Agu Amofia. But, as I said, there is nothing like mass killings this year in Eha-Amufu.
“Nkala-Eha is in Ebonyi State, but people mistook it because we (Eha-Amufu and Nkala-Eha) share the same boundary. So, this made some people to say that it was in Eha-Amufu. It wasn’t in Eha-Amufu. It was in Ebonyi State.”
Online Registration For 89 Regular Recruits Intake Recruitment Exercise In The Nigerian Army

Apply: Nigerian Army 89 Regular Recruits Intake 2025
The Anambra State Government is informing Ndị Anambra that the Nigerian Army has commenced online registration for 89 Regular Recruits Intake Recruitment Exercise for Trades/Non-tradesmen and Women from 31st March to 17th May 2025.
In a press release by Law Mefor PhD,, Commissioner for Information,
Anambra State stated that in accordance to a statement by the Director, Directorate of Recruitment and Manning, Army Headquarters, Abuja, Brigadier General Chibueze Ogbuabo, applicants must be single and must be Nigerian citizens by birth and must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in line with Nigerian Army standards.
“An applicant must not be less than 18 years and not more than 22 years for non-tradesmen/women, while tradesmen/women must not be more than 26 years as of 30th June 2025.”
Selected candidates will participate in the state’s recruitment screening exercise scheduled to be held from 2nd June to 16th June 2025.
While informing interested candidates that more information on eligibility and requirements can be obtained from the Nigerian Army Recruitment Website, http://recruitment.army.mil.ng, the statement emphasised that Nigerian Army recruitment is free.
Ogunjobi, Akingbolu , Others Selected For 2024 Industry Awards Jury


The Industry Newspaper, a leading brand marketing publication in West Africa and organisers of the Industry Summit/Awards, has announced the panel of judges for the sixth edition of the Awards in Lagos.

 

To chair the 6th edition of the most sought-after and credible reward platform within the brand marketing ecosystem in West Africa is the renowned broadcast journalist and business editor of TVC News, Mr. Tolulope Ogunjobi.

 

Other members of the panel include; Raheem Akingbolu, senior correspondent at Thisday Newspaper, Afolabi Idowu, Marketing Correspondent at The Nation, Melvin Udosen, Publisher of Brandessence Magazine, Adedayo Odulaja, Secretary of Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria and Daniel Obi, Media Business Editor, Businessday Newspaper/Chairman BJAN.

 

In a statement made available to the media, the organisers of the event stated that the shortlist of the nominees, which was compiled by the editors of The Industry Newspaper was sent to the jury for careful evaluation based on individual’s antecedent and brands innovative approach in 2024.

The Industry Awards which is categorized into Champions, pathfinders, practitioners, future leaders, brands/products and service categories has distinguished award such as- Governor of the Year, CEO of the Year, Doyen of Advertising in Africa, Most Effective Public Communication, Business Personality, Green Energy Champion, Young Advertising Person in Africa and Women in Advertising among others.

Goddie Ofose, Publisher of The Industry Newspaper and convener of The Industry Summit/Awards has expressed his thoughts on Tolulope Ogunjobi’s credibility as chair of the jury. “This jury led by Mr. Ogunjobi is very motivated to select the best and the winners would be very deserved, “he said.

“Ogunjobi’s experience and expertise in the industry alongside other members of the jury suggest that they would likely emphasize the importance of credibility, accuracy, and fairness”, Ofose said.

Tolulope Ogunjobi’s background and credentials, particularly as Chairman Industry Recognition Awards Committee, suggest that he possesses the necessary credibility to lead a jury effectively.

The award coincides with the 2025 Industry summit themed “theme: “Understanding Changing Consumer Preferences in Troubled FMCG’s Space”.

 

This year’s programme is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025 for lecture and Saturday, May 3, 2025 for dinner and awards. The keynote speaker is Lampe Omoyele, managing director of Nitro 121 marketing company while the special guest of honour is the senior special assistant to Nigerian president on digital media and engagement, O’tega Ogra.

 

To feature on the panel of discussants are Mr. Ayo Awosika, GM, Commercial, UAC Foods, Mr. Remi Akanda, Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, LAPO Microfinance Bank, Mr. Adeola Amosun – Group Media Manager, Tolaram, Mr. Gbemileke Lawal, Marketing Manager, Grand Oak Limited, and Ms. Oluseun Mudashiru, Brand Manager- Big Bull Rice, TGI Group.
Others are Mrs. Roseline Abaraonye, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), N.N. Fems Group, and Mrs. Ifeoluwa Esther Obafemi, Head, Digital, Media & Insights (Digital Transformation), Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), FrieslandCampina WAMCO while Ms. Gift Uche-Ewule, Assistant Brand Manager, Indomie will the moderate the session.