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  • Nigeria’s top 10 most educated States

    Nigeria’s top 10 most educated States

    The States below are the most educated in Nigeria according to the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in 2023. The report remains valid having not been updated. 

    IMO STATE: Eastern Heartland

    Imo holds the distinction of being the most educated State in Nigeria with a literacy rate of 96.43%, the highest in the country. This achievement reflects the State’s strong emphasis on education and the effectiveness of its policies in promoting school attendance and retention.The state records an out-of-school rate of 8% at the upper secondary level one of the lowest nationwide alongside a dropout rate of 21%. These figures demonstrate both progress and the ongoing need to address challenges in sustaining student engagement through the completion of secondary education.With seven tertiary institutions, Imo State further underscores its commitment to higher education, providing its citizens with opportunities for academic and professional advancement.Overall, Imo State’s performance highlights the significant strides made in educational development within Nigeria, even as states continue to confront issues such as dropout rates and access disparities.

    LAGOS STATE:  Centre of Excellence in Education

    Lagos State demonstrates its commitment to education with a literacy rate of 96.30%, supported by a strong network of 69 tertiary institutions. As Nigeria’s economic hub, the state continues to invest heavily in its education sector, balancing contributions from both public and private institutions.

    At the upper secondary level, Lagos records a dropout rate of 27% and an out-of-school rate of 23%, highlighting areas where continued intervention is needed. Programs such as Eko Excel have already made a significant impact, particularly in improving literacy and numeracy skills among primary school students.

    These achievements reflect the importance of consistent government policies, infrastructure development, and teacher training in building a literate and skilled population.

    EKITI STATE: Fountain of knowledge 

    Ekiti State, widely known as the “Fountain of Knowledge,” maintains a literacy rate of 95.79%. The state is home to five tertiary institutions and has an upper secondary dropout rate of 25% with an out-of-school rate of 9%.

    Its strong commitment to education is reflected in the performance of its public and private schools, as well as in government efforts to improve teacher training and educational infrastructure.

    Rivers State is sitting at number four, although it faces challenges with higher dropout and out-of-school rates. Rivers State demonstrates strong literacy achievements with a rate of 95.76%. The state is home to six tertiary institutions, contributing to its educational landscape. Rivers is also known as one of the 

    RIVER STATE: Treasure base of the Nation 

    Rivers State ranks fourth in literacy, recording a literacy rate of 95.76%. The state hosts six tertiary institutions, which play a key role in shaping its educational landscape.

    However, Rivers faces notable challenges, with an upper secondary dropout rate of 32% and an out-of-school rate of 20%. Despite these hurdles, the state continues to demonstrate strong literacy outcomes.

    Beyond education, Rivers is also recognized as one of the most affordable states to live in within Nigeria.

    ABIA STATE: God’s own state 

    Abia state records a literacy rate of 94.24% and is home to nine tertiary institutions. At the upper secondary level, the state has a dropout rate of 26% and an out of school rate of 20%.

    The government continues to strengthen the education sector by supporting public schools and expanding learning facilities. With a strong focus on science and technology, Abia is preparing its students to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

    ANAMBRA STATE:  Light of the Nation 

    Anambra State ranks sixth with a literacy rate of 92.11%. The state is home to 29 tertiary institutions, highlighting its strong role in Nigeria’s education sector. At the upper secondary level, it records a dropout rate of 28% and an out-of-school rate of 19%.

    OSUN STATE: Land of Virtue 

    Osun State, with a literacy rate of 74.7%, is known for its innovative education policies. The introduction of the Opon Imo (Tablet of Knowledge) by the former governor of the state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola initiative provides students with digital learning tools, enhancing their educational experience. Osun State University and other tertiary institutions play a crucial role in the state’s high educational standards.

    EDO STATE: Heartbeat of the Nation 

    Edo State ranks eighth with a literacy rate of 90.53%. The state is home to 21 tertiary institutions, including several prestigious universities, and is recognized for offering affordable quality higher education.

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    At the upper secondary level, Edo records a dropout rate of 24% and an out-of-school rate of 21%, reflecting areas that still require improvement. Nonetheless, the state continues to prioritize educational development across all levels.

    AKWA IBOM STATE: Land of Promise

    Akwa Ibom State, boasting a literacy rate of 66.3%, has made notable advancements in its education sector. The state’s free and compulsory education policy for primary and secondary schools has increased enrolment rates. Investments in education infrastructure and teacher development have improved Akwa Ibom’s education quality.

    DELTA STATE : The big heart of Nation 

    Delta State ranks tenth with a literacy rate of 87.43%. The state is home to 33 tertiary institutions, reflecting its strong investment in education. At the upper secondary level, Delta records a dropout rate of 26% and an out-of-school rate of 26%, highlighting areas for continued improvement.

  • ITF opens southeast zonal office in Imo

    ITF opens southeast zonal office in Imo

    The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has officially inaugurated its Southeast Zonal Office in Owerri, Imo State, with officials from federal, state, and private establishments in attendance.

    Governor Hope Uzodimma, represented by the Imo State Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Investments, Rex Anunobi, performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

    He said the establishment of the office underscored the strong foundation laid by the state government to enable businesses to thrive.

    He further highlighted the state’s collaboration with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in ensuring certification for local products through the Quality Assurance Centre, noting the critical role of the informal sector as the bedrock of economic development.

    “With the ITF here providing the necessary skills for manpower development, our duty is to partner with them to ensure that we create impacts that are mutually 

    beneficial. The collaboration between the Skillup Artisans Project of the ITF and Skillup-Imo championed by the State Ministry of Digital Economy will bring numerous benefits,” he said.

    He thanked President Bola Tinubu and the ITF Director General/Chief Executive, Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun for the positive development, and called for synergy among stakeholders in moving the Southeast economy forward.

    In his speech, the ITF DG, Dr. Ogun represented by the Southeast Director, Mrs. Chioma Uloaku Ogbonna, appreciated Governor Uzodimma for facilitating the establishment of the office, and assured of using the ITF expansive network and all-inclusive experience to implement manpower and industrial development in the state.

    She explained that the skill-up artisans project under President Tinubu, has remained the priority of the ITF Director General, Dr. Ogun, who is committed to its success and the people of Southeast benefiting.

    “Skillup Artisans Project is the heartbeat of our Director General, Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun and it is the very first project we are going to implement in Imo State. Our massage to the artisans who have been in the informal sector is that ITF is here to give them dignity for their labour. 

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    “The work of their hands, their talents and passion in doing artisanry works are here to be recognized, formalized, harmonized, licensed and certified by the Industrial Training Fund,” Mrs. Ogbonna, assured, while soliciting support and cooperation from stakeholders.

    The event also had in attendance the Imo State Commissioner for Industry, Mines and Solid Minerals, Rt. Hon. Ernest Ibejiakor, Special Adviser on Skills, Hon. Chidi Onyebuchi, the ITF ABA Area Manager, Mr. Nwigboji Nwafagu, that of Enugu, Dr. (Mrs.) Fidelia Irabor and the Owerri Area Manager, Mr. Simon Ogbonna who expressed their gratitude and support to the zonal office.

    Rev. Fr. Gregory Iwu during dedication prayers, admonished the staff to always show fairness and commitment while discharging their duties for the good of the country and humanity.

  • Man takes own life over wife’s infidelity allegations in Imo

    Man takes own life over wife’s infidelity allegations in Imo

    A heartbreaking incident has occurred in Lawa village, Ogbaku autonomous community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, where a middle-aged man allegedly took his own life after discovering his wife’s infidelity with his childhood friend.

    The incident happened last Sunday.

    According to a witness, the deceased had previously warned his wife and the individual involved about their alleged relationship, but the wife reportedly vowed to continue.

    The witness, who simply gave her name as Gloria, stated that the husband caught the pair together on their matrimonial bed, which led to the tragic event.

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    She said: “The man had warned both his wife and the boyfriend, who happens to be his brother and childhood friend from the same kindred, but the wife vowed to continue the ungodly relationship with his husband’s brother/childhood friend, because he is a rich widower, while the husband is poor.

    On that fateful Sunday, the husband caught them red-handed in their matrimonial bed. He couldn’t bear it; I believe that was why he took his own life.”

    The deceased’s body was reportedly found dangling from a tree near his childhood friend’s compound.

    The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the devastating consequences of unchecked relationship issues.

    The community is still grappling with the aftermath of the incident, with many left to ponder the circumstances that led to the tragic event.

    As of the time of filing this report, the police had yet to respond to the incident.

  • The Idea to killings

    The Idea to killings

    What could be the motive behind the indiscriminate killing of about 20 innocent people by gunmen in three communities in the Ideato North Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State? That is the searing puzzle security agencies especially, the state police command must have to untangle.

    Unmasking those behind the dastardly and senseless killings is made more urgent given the early suspicion raised by the state police command on those responsible for the killings. The police had in a statement by its spokesman, Henry Okoye, fingered the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB and the Eastern Security Network ESN for alleged culpability.

    According to them, seven people died from the attacks with several others injured even as they assured the deployment of adequate intelligence and operational assets to identify, apprehend and bring the perpetrators to justice. That is the public expectation from the organisation.

    But the penchant by our security agencies to look at just one direction each time such killings occur may be part of the reasons such malfeasance festers. The danger in one-lead approach is that it forecloses other possible angles including the culpability of fifth columnists.

     And when that angle fails to yield positive results, it would have been too late for the security agencies to access other set of vital evidence to aid thorough and meaningful investigations. Their inability to resolve many of the puzzles thrown up by the cascading criminality across the country, may in part, be pinned down to the indecent haste with which conclusions are reached on possible crime suspects even before any arrest is made.

    The seeming culture of holding IPOB culpable for all manner of crimes even before any arrest is made has also curiously found favour in the slant of some newspaper headlines. A recent report by a national daily had the above headline: “Police burst IPOB/ESN syndicates in Imo, rescue over 100 victims”. In the body of the main story, the evidence the spokesman of the state police command provided was that of the arrest of 2,785 suspects implicated in serious offences such as kidnapping, terrorism, murder, armed robbery, cultism and child trafficking.

    Though the police said they also arrested some high-profile members of the IPOB/ESN and recovered high grade weapons in their camp in Njaba, they were just part of the 2,785 criminals nabbed. There is no attempt to absolve the IPOB/ESN from any culpability. Not at all! But the tendency to narrow down all criminalities in the zone to the IPOB/ESN no doubt, obfuscates the real nature, dimensions and character of the unceasing insecurity in that region.

     In the Ideato incident, three gunmen riding on a motorbike had penultimate week, spontaneously attacked three communities-Umualaoma, Ndiejezie and Ndiakunwata Uno. The marauders on approaching the communities’ commercial centres, opened fire on shop owners, their customers and others relaxing around the vicinity.

    Accounts of the exact time of the incident vary. While some reports had it that the attackers struck between 10 and 11 pm, the President General of Umualaoma community, Chikezie Oguejiofor, said in a statement that it happened around 8.21 pm with nine of their people killed for no reason. Differences in the time of the attacks may not be entirely strange given the time it took the killers to access the three communities.

     Oguejiofor captured the mood of the Umualaoma people when he described the killings as a dark moment in the history of the community. The same gunmen after attacking Umualaoma, rode through Ndiejezie and Ndiakunwata on the same stretch of the road that same night and left in their trail deaths, sorrow and awe. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen shot sporadically as they rode through the road linking the three communities without alighting from their motorbike.

    They shot all through the road targeting anybody on sight. Some of the lucky victims were heard lamenting the relative ease with which the gunmen shot indiscriminately at innocent people without any provocation wondering what could be the motive.

    Not unexpectedly, the incident has left the communities and their environs perplexed and in great trepidation. It has begun to take a toll on economic and social activities as people fear to venture outside their homes or gather in the open.

    The incident has exposed the vulnerability of the affected communities and others in the state. It should be a thing of immense worry that three gun-trotting criminals in a motorbike could attack and inflict mortal harm on three communities in a sequence without any resistance or trace. It spoke volumes on the porosity of the security situation in the state. The police have promised to unravel the masterminds of the criminality. Good!

    But as important as the unmasking of the culprits is, the overall target should be on credible intelligence gathering and crime prevention. When crimes are nipped at the bud, the police may have no cause to point accusing fingers in one direction to save face even when they are yet to make any arrests.

    That brings to question the role of the quasi security outfits floated by the state government and the various vigilante groups in the various communities in situations like this. Why were they not activated as the attacks spread through the three communities? This underscores the imperative to rejig and align the roles of such quasi security outfits and the community vigilante to work with the security agencies to secure rural communities. If gunmen could attack three communities in such a sequence without intervention from any quarters, that could embolden other criminal elements into extreme lawlessness.

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    The Ideato incident is not alone in the cycle of violence afflicting the state in particular and the southeast region. Just last June, the Agwa community in the Oguta LGA of Imo State was thrown into confusion after it was attacked thrice in two weeks by suspected herdsmen. The last attack which attracted serious outrage left five people killed, three kidnapped with others sustaining varying degrees of injury.

    Eye witnesses gave chilling accounts of how the heavily armed attackers stormed the community in broad daylight, shooting at sight anybody they saw on their way. In the two earlier attacks on the community, the suspects also shot sporadically resulting to the death of a pregnant woman.

    Tempers rose so high that the state police command had to issue a statement pledging their commitment to get the culprits tracked down through coordinated search operation across targeted locations, including forests areas and suspected hideouts.

    The anger and despair generated by the attacks on the Agwa people in the homes was so palpable. A subsequent meeting of stakeholders of the area convened by the state Commissioner of Police to find solutions to the attacks was quite revealing. Agwa community, in a letter they submitted at the occasion bared their mind, “we are afraid that if there are no urgent actions taken by the government to prevent future reoccurrence of this evil from herdsmen, Agwa youths may resort to self-defence”.

    That is a measure of the extent issues had degenerated and the vulnerability of the communities to attacks from sundry marauders. Their demand for the setting up of a joint security taskforce along the Ejemekwuru-Agwa road to guard against further bloodshed and contain the movement and operations of criminal elements in their clan further amplifies the dire insecure environment the communities live in.

    The list of such attacks, killings and kidnapping of innocent people for ransom and other criminal intentions around the south east landscape is endless even as many of them do not attract public attention anymore.

    Curiously, in the face of this multi-faceted criminality in the southeast, what gets often highlighted is the IPOB/ESN angle as if the technology for crimes’ committal is their exclusive preserve. Those who toe this path may have their reasons. But such fixation goes with the risk of masking other enablers and purveyors of the multi-dimensional insecurity assailing the country.

     The Ideato killings present a new but dangerous dimension to the cascading insecurity in the country. Its motive is one the security agencies must work to unravel.

  • Foundation raises N2m for visually impaired woman

    Foundation raises N2m for visually impaired woman

    A human rights organisation, Stand For Humanity Foundation, has raised N2mllion for a visually impaired woman, Alice Audu, from Benue State State but lives in Imo State.

    Founder of the organisation, Chidiebube Okeoma, said in Owerri yesterday, that the foundation was grateful to Nigerians for assisting the foundation to lift the vulnerable woman.

    Okeoma said the foundation had championed an online fund-raiser for the woman to enable them to buy for her a baking oven worth N175,000 but the donations had exceeded more than N2mllion.

    “The foundation received the donations through the lady’s First Bank account, which she is the only person that has access to it,” stating: “The reason is to ensure transparency and to genuinely lift her out of poverty.”

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    He said the foundation had fixed N1million of the sum in a Unity Bank account they opened for her after buying her the oven, renewing her house rent in advance, buying her a washing machine, food stuff that would last for months, paying for medical investigation, buying her the prescribed drugs, and business equipment.

    “We are happy to announce that the online fund-raising advocacy we championed for our visually impaired sister, Alice Audu, who hails from Benue State but lives in Akabo in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State have exceeded N2mllion with little figure as we speak.

    “This is a woman who told us that she had only N200 the day we visited her at her residence at Akabo. We were moved by her plight and we made the first donation of N20, 000 into her account and vigorously campaigned for her welfare and today she is N2mllion richer cosy of compassionate Nigerians from within and outside the country.”

  • Flood fear grips Oguta communities in Imo

    Flood fear grips Oguta communities in Imo

    •NEMA warns of imminent disaster

    The 27 communities in Oguta Local Government Area, Imo State, are gripped with fear as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned of an imminent flood disaster.

    An investigation revealed that the agency’s risk assessment report indicates a high risk of flooding due to rising water levels in the rivers and streams that traverse the area.

    The memories of past floods still linger in the minds of the residents.

    This is already sending panic, as the residents recall the devastating floods of 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 that left many homes submerged, farmlands destroyed, and thousands displaced. The fear of another disaster is palpable, with many residents scrambling to evacuate their homes and salvage what they can.

     “We thought we had learned from the past, but it seems like history is repeating itself,” said a resident, who wished to remain anonymous. “We just hope that this time, the government will act swiftly to prevent a catastrophe.”

     As the situation worsens by the hour, residents are wading through chest-deep waters, carrying whatever belongings they can salvage. Panic fills the air as families express fear about leaving their homes, unsure of what the future holds.

     “We don’t know where to run for our lives,” said Mrs. Nneoma, a resident of one of the affected communities. “The water came so suddenly. We’re praying we make it to higher ground safely.”

     The government and humanitarian agencies are racing against time to respond to the crisis, but the situation remains dire.

     “We’re doing everything we can to respond to the situation, but we need the public’s cooperation to mitigate the impact of this disaster,” said a government official.

    According to NEMA’s Principal Relief and Rehabilitation Officer, Ijegalu Nelicia Nonyelum, the situation is precarious and demands proactive measures to avert a full-scale disaster. “The warning signs are clear, and the window for preventive action is rapidly closing,” she warned.

     The agency has identified high risks of flooding, potential displacement of residents, damage to farmlands and infrastructure, and health hazards due to stagnant floodwaters and contamination. With continuous rainfall compounding the situation, NEMA says, it requires immediate evacuation of residents in low-lying areas, public warning, and preparedness measures.

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     As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is certain – the people of Oguta LGA need urgent help to prevent a humanitarian crisis. The clock is ticking, and every minute counts.

    NEMA’s team visited the flood sites and warned of an imminent disaster.

      “We urge everyone in the affected areas to seek higher ground immediately,” said Nonyelum. “We’re doing everything we can to respond to the situation, but we need the public’s cooperation to mitigate the impact of this disaster.”

     She disclosed that the assessment, conducted by NEMA from the Owerri Operations Office, Imo State, and River Marshals, revealed that all 27 communities in Oguta LGA are surrounded or intersected by rivers, which are currently filled beyond normal capacity and dangerously close to breaching their banks.

    The team identified serious risks, including a high probability of flooding in low-lying areas, potential displacement of residents, damage to farmlands and infrastructure, health hazards, and limited preparedness at the community level for emergency evacuation or flood mitigation.

    Nonyelum emphasised that immediate action is required to prevent loss of lives and property, urging residents to relocate to higher ground and designated safe zones.

     “Deployment of emergency response teams and logistics support from NEMA and relevant partners should be considered imminent. We recommend that the current situation in Oguta LGA. is precarious and demands proactive measures to avert a full-scale disaster.

  • JUST IN: Gunmen kill a policeman, abduct ASP in Imo

    JUST IN: Gunmen kill a policeman, abduct ASP in Imo

    Gunmen on Sunday launched a deadly attack on a police patrol team near Finas Gas Station along the Okigwe-Umuahia Road in Imo State, killing a police constable and reportedly abducting an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).

    The incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. near the Old Gariki area in Okigwe, which sources described as a “dangerous zone.”

    “During the ambush, Police Constable Oluebube was shot dead, and his service rifle was taken by the attackers. ASP Casmir, who led the patrol team, has been missing since the attack, and fears are growing that he may have been abducted and killed.

    “One PC, Oluebube, was killed in action, and his smoke gunner carted away. ASP Casmir and his AK-47 rifle are missing. Other members of his team have returned to base with their rifles and are currently receiving medical care,” a source disclosed.

    The Imo State Police Command confirmed the incident on Monday and said a manhunt has been launched to apprehend those responsible.

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    Spokesman for the Command, Henry Okoye, said the attackers are believed to be affiliated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN), based on preliminary findings.

    “An intense operation is ongoing to apprehend the miscreants responsible for the attack,” Okoye said. “We are aware that some may question why IPOB is being mentioned, but we cannot ignore confessional statements by suspects who openly associate their actions with the group. As a law enforcement agency, it is our duty to report facts as uncovered during investigations.”

  • Imo oil community kicks against alleged exploitation

    Imo oil community kicks against alleged exploitation

    Hundreds of women and youths from Umuokoroka village in Asa community, Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State, have expressed strong opposition to alleged exclusion from the signing of the Freedom To Operate (FTO) and Job Order agreement between Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited and some town union leaders. 

    The angry protesters, including youths and elderly individuals, carried placards with inscriptions such as “Give us back our land,” “Give us our rights, we are humans,” and “We need to see the FTO agreement.” 

    They chanted war songs and claimed they were tricked into signing an agreement that turned out to be an outright sale.

    Speaking to newsmen in Owerri on Saturday, the oldest man of Umuigwe kindred in Umuokoroka, Chief Celestine Azuoma Orji, alleged that Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited tricked them into signing a document that purported to transfer ownership of their land, contrary to the agreed-upon lease arrangement for oil exploration.

    Orji, 80, claimed that the oil company secretly partnered with certain Town Union leaders to marginalise the Umuokoroka kindred in the FTO and Job Order signing process.

    “The oil company, through some of its personnel allegedly colluded with some Town Union leaders to sign the Freedom To Operate (FTO) and Job Order agreements without involving the landowners or the kindred contact person,” he complained.

    This unilateral action sparked outrage, particularly since the company has begun rigging operations on the site, creating job opportunities that the Umuokoroka kindred feels it has been unfairly excluded from.

    “This action has the potential to cause unrest in the community. These oil companies deliberately act in ways that ignite violence in communities because they collude with individuals to the detriment of collective interests,” he pointed out.

    Another respected elder from the community Chief David Ogbuanu, represented by Joel Emezuo, appealed to the Hope Uzodimma-led government to intervene in the ongoing dispute, calling for a halt to the rigging process until the Umuokoroka kindred, as landowners, are properly included in the FTO and Job Order agreements.

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    “The Job Order determines the authentic owners of the lands. The principal landowners cannot be short changed by few elements of Town Union leaders. 

    “We call on our people-oriented and compassionate Governor Hope Uzodimma to wade in and fish out the elements from the Town Union leaders who have sabotaged the agreement of the community. We cry to Government to save us from the arm twisting of the oil company and stop all processes until the principal landowners are carried along in the exercise”.

    Efforts to reach the Community Relations Manager of Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited for comment were unsuccessful. 

    He did not respond to calls, texts, or WhatsApp messages as of the time of filing the report.

  • Five feared dead, several wounded in Imo bomb explosion

    Five feared dead, several wounded in Imo bomb explosion

    A devastating bomb explosion rocked Ubeheze market in Awo Idemili, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, on Tuesday, leaving at least five people dead and several others wounded.

    The explosion occurred around 11 am when traders were opening their stores.

    Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrific with dead bodies littering the ground and wounded individuals lying in pools of blood.

    A viral video showed people wailing and structures in the market blown into pieces.

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    Residents, who spoke The Natiin on condition of anonymity expressed shock and fear over the incident.

    One eyewitness said:”We opened the market around 11 am, traders were seen bringing out their goods and suddenly what we heard was an explosion that rocked the entire market.

    “Structures in the market were blown into pieces as woods, zincs, and other items were seen flying all over the place. Many traders were killed by the bomb explosion, including children.”

    Another resident, who declined to be named due to security concerns, said: “I don’t want to speak because in that village, no youth is in the village. People are being careful because since five years ago, no police, except Ebubeagu and the army. Everybody is careful to say something that will bring calamity to his family.”

    Imo police spokesman, Henry Okoye, did not respond to text messages or phone calls.

  • Battered 13-year-old girl rescued after guardian’s brutal attack in Imo

    Battered 13-year-old girl rescued after guardian’s brutal attack in Imo

    A 13-year-old girl has been admitted to the Imo State University Medical Centre in Owerri after her guardian mercilessly beat her with an iron cord, causing a severe injury to her right eye.

    The girl, Favour Nuhu, was rescued by the Stand For Humanity Foundation, a human rights organization, after a video of her ordeal went viral on social media.

    According to the foundation’s founder, Chidiebube Okeoma, preliminary investigations revealed that the minor’s right eye is severely damaged, and she cannot see with it.

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    Favour reportedly told police officers that her 30-year-old guardian, Mrs. Joyce Onyinye, used a laptop cord to inflict the injury.

    The foundation discovered Favour’s plight through the viral video, where she described her ordeal and begged not to be reported to her guardian for fear of further abuse.

    Following a tip-off from residents of the same estate, the foundation collaborated with the Imo State Police Command to rescue the girl.