Today Is My Last Day as a Christian Catholic Man Reacts to Ifeanyi Ubah’s Omission at Nnewi Cathedral Dedication

A Catholic man from Nnewi, James Louise Okoye, has sparked intense debate after publicly renouncing Christianity over the Catholic Church’s failure to acknowledge the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah during the dedication of the Nnewi Catholic Diocese Cathedral.

In a viral video recorded within the church compound, Okoye expressed deep anger and disappointment, questioning why Ubah—whom he described as a major contributor and pioneer supporter of the cathedral project—was not mentioned during prayers for the faithful departed.

“Did you hear them say, ‘May the soul of Ifeanyi Ubah rest in peace’?” he asked those around him.

According to Okoye, the omission was unfair and painful, especially given Ubah’s alleged role in supporting the cathedral before his death. He described the silence as injustice, repeatedly saying, “Evil is evil.”

Visibly emotional, Okoye apologised to Ubah’s spirit in Igbo, repeatedly saying, “Ifeanyi Ubah, sorry.”
He then made a shocking declaration:
“I’m done with religion. Today is my last day as a Christian.”

Should the Church have acknowledged Ifeanyi Ubah?
Was this a justified protest or an emotional overreaction?

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Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Supplying Food and Logistics to Armed Groups Behind Killings, Kidnappings

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a logistics network accused of supplying food and essential items to an armed criminal group linked to secessionist activities across Ihiala, Nnewi South, and Aguata. The suspects—Mmadubuchi Ike and Chinonso Izunobi—were apprehended during a raid on December 11. Police say they provided support to a camp responsible for kidnappings, targeted killings, and recent violent attacks, including the murder of a local youth leader. Security operatives recovered firearms and ammunition during the operation as authorities intensify efforts to curb rising insecurity ahead of the festive season.


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Residents of Anambra State Maintain Monday Sit-at-Home Despite Kanu’s Imprisonment

Residents in Onitsha, Nnewi, and other parts of Anambra State continued to observe the weekly Monday sit-at-home, showing solidarity with Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, even after his conviction and imprisonment.

Businesses, schools, banks, hospitals, and government offices remained shut, while streets were largely empty, reflecting widespread public support for Kanu.Some locals told Vanguard that the sit-at-home is a voluntary protest and not enforced by IPOB. They clarified that previous claims of IPOB-imposed lockdowns were misleading, noting that any criminal activity during past protests was opportunistic and not organized by the group.

Obed Nwachukwu stated, “Those expecting markets and businesses to reopen because of Kanu’s imprisonment will have to wait. We are standing in solidarity with him until he regains freedom.”

Chief Okwudili Okoye added, “The Federal Government’s assertions and the Abuja Federal High Court’s ruling lack credibility. The Monday sit-at-home will continue voluntarily to demand justice and fairness for Ndigbo. Normal activities will resume only when Nnamdi Kanu is free.”

Residents stressed that the protest extends beyond IPOB, serving as a wider demonstration of solidarity with Kanu and a stand against what they perceive as unfair treatment of the Igbo people.

INEC declares Soludo winner of Anambra Governorship Elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Chukwuma Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), winner of the Anambra State governorship election.

INEC announced that a total of 584,054 votes were collated across the state, with Soludo securing 422,664 votes, maintaining a decisive lead over his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes. Other candidates include ADC: 8,208 votes and PDP: 1,401 votes.

State Collation Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edogah Omoregie, announced the figures after the collation exercise on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters in Awka.

Results:

Dunukofia LGA
APC: 3,284 | APGA: 14,892 | LP: 71 | PDP: 16

Awka North LGA
APC: 3,661 | APGA: 15,895 | LP: 299 | PDP: 203

Njikoka LGA
APC: 5,687 | APGA: 22,213 | LP: 311 | PDP: 47

Nnewi South LGA
APC: 9,281 | APGA: 17,286 | LP: 73 | PDP: 12

Nnewi North LGA
APC: 5,441 | APGA: 20,320 | LP: 1,140 | PDP: 45

FG Condemns Abduction of Consultant Neurosurgeon In Anambra.

The federal Ministry of Health has expressed deep concern over the kidnapping of one of its brilliant minds, Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo, a Consultant Neurosurgeon with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, who was abducted by unknown armed men on Thursday.

According to a Sunday statement signed Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, he stated that reports from the hospital indicated that Dr Mbanugo was attacked around the Omatha Junction, Uruagu, Nnewi, while on his way home after an intensive day in the operating theatre.

“Earlier that same day, he had performed multiple critical neurosurgical procedures, including the resection of a complex brain tumour, saving lives and delivering highly specialised care to Nigerians in need.

INEC Withdraws Recognition Of Julius Abure As LP Chairman.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn its recognition of Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, citing the expiration of his tenure and the binding judgment of the Supreme Court delivered on April 4, 2025.

Julius Abure Appears As Labour Party National Chairman In Meeting With INEC
The Commission’s position, as contained in a sworn counter-affidavit filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, appears to have finally settled the leadership crisis that has plagued the party for months.

In Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, INEC clarified that Abure’s tenure ended in June 2024 in line with the ruling of the Supreme Court in Appeal No. SC/CV/56/2025, which dismissed his claims for lack of jurisdiction and nullified all earlier rulings that affirmed his leadership.

Ayuba Mohammed, INEC’s Executive Officer (Litigation and Prosecution), who deposed to the affidavit, stated, “The defendant (INEC) cannot accept and issue access codes for the upload of candidates’ nomination forms (EC9, EC9F, and EC9G) for the by-election scheduled for 16/8/2025 to the plaintiff (Abure-led LP), as there were no valid National Chairman and National Secretary for the defendant to deal with, as provided in Exhibit INEC 2.”

On the disputed National Convention held in Nnewi on March 27, 2024, where Abure claimed re-election, INEC maintained it neither monitored nor recognised the event, insisting it contravened the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act 2022, its regulations, and the Labour Party’s constitution.

Rivers Police Arrest Two Notorious Cultists Linked to Gruesome K!llings in Port Harcourt.

Five persons, including a commercial cab driver who was hit by a stray bullet, lost their lives during the clashes between rival cults in the area.

Two notorious cultists linked with the recent gang war and k!llings in the Dionu axis of Port Harcourt have been arrested.

This is according to the Rivers State Police Command.

Recall that about five persons, including a commercial cab driver who was hit by a stray bullet, lost their lives during the clashes between rival cults in the area.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, July 15, 2025 said the deployment of special unit operatives yielded results with the arrest of a suspect identified as Diseye Ukulu, with the assistance of a local vigilante group.

“In compliance with the directives of the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, to rid the State of criminal networks, the Command has recorded a significant breakthrough with the arrest of Diseye Ukulu, a 36-year-old male from Bayelsa State, but resident at No 25 Nnewi Street, Diobu, Port Harcourt,” the statement read.

"On 9th. of July, 2025, at about 1820hrs, a combined team of Police Operatives from the Special Operations and Intelligence Team (SOIT), Hawk Tactical Squad, and Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU), Port Harcourt, in collaboration with Diobu local vigilante group members, apprehended the suspect.

"The operation was intelligence-driven, focusing on inter-confraternity rivalries between the D12 and BS secret cult groups, both affiliated with the notorious and dreaded Deygbam cult group, which has been linked to recent gruesome k!llings in the Diobu axis of Port- Harcourt.

"Following Ukulu's confession, the operatives swiftly mobilized to the residence of Achionu Solomon Chukwuma, 'm' aka Solex and recovered the following exhibits, one Scorpion VZ61 submachine gun, fabricated English-made Beretta pistol, 20 rounds of 5.56mm live ammunition, 2 rounds of 9mm live ammunition and one pair of screwdriver (sunglasses).

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"The suspect and exhibits are currently in police custody. A thorough and discreet investigation is ongoing, and efforts are being made to apprehend other members of the cult group.

“The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, has reaffirmed the Command's unwavering commitment to bringing all perpetrators of crime in the State to justice. He urges residents to provide useful and timely information to the Police to enable them to make more exploits.”