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Anambra: Sen. Tony Nwoye mourns assassinated Aguleri PG
The senator representing Anambra North at the national assembly, Dr. Tony Nwoye has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic and shocking assassination of Barrister Ifeanyi Iloakasia, popularly known as “Rolex.”
Until his death, Rolex was the President General of the Aguleri community in Anambra State.
In a statement issued on Thursday, May 16, 2025, Senator Nwoye described the murder as a “rude shock” and a devastating loss to Aguleri, Ndi Omambala, and Anambra North at large.
“I received with a very rude shock the assassination of Barrister Ifeanyi Iloakasia (Rolex), the President General of Aguleri Community,” Nwoye said.
He said “Barr Ifeanyi has been well known to me for over 23 years. He was a brother, a very dependable friend, honest, patriotic, smart, and forthright.”
He praised the late Iloakasia’s dedication to public service and his selfless commitment to community development. According to Nwoye, Rolex never allowed personal or partisan interests to affect his responsibilities or relationships.
“Aguleri (Enyimba), Ndi Omambala, and Anambra North have lost one of our brightest geniuses and rare gems. It is really a huge loss to us,” he lamented.
Senator Nwoye also extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the Aguleri community, and the entire Omambala clan, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.
He further called on security agencies to intensify investigations and bring those responsible for the assassination to justice.
“We urge security agencies to intensify their efforts and increase their dragnet in order to bring his assailants to justice,” he said.
Two Nigerian-born scientists—Adesola Adegoke, a researcher at Arizona State University (ASU), and Seunnla Adelusi, a PhD candidate at the Université de Sherbrooke, Canada—have been named among the 20 global winners of the Digital GreenTalents Award 2025.
These two Nigerians were announced among the winners during a virtual ceremony held on 25 November. In a statement following the virtual announcement ceremony, the organisers said the 20 awardees for this year joined from different time zones, including “very early morning in Canada and evening hours in the Philippines.”
The digital Green Talent Award is an annual initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) that recognises outstanding young researchers whose work advances sustainability through digital innovation.
Each year, 20 scientists are selected from a competitive global pool for their cutting-edge ideas at the intersection of digitalisation and environmental sustainability.
Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor, on Sunday paid a visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre.
The governor was accompanied by officials of the Sokoto State Government during the closed-door visit.
Nnamdi Kanu was recently moved to Sokoto after he was convicted on terrorism-related charges and handed a life sentence by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Governor Otti had earlier promised to pursue every lawful and political avenue to ensure that Kanu gets justice. Sunday’s visit is seen as part of ongoing efforts by the Abia State Government regarding his case.
Details of the meeting were not made public as of the time of this report.
Armed terrorists have abducted a bride-to-be, her bridesmaid, and eight other residents from Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State
The Sokoto abduction occurred around 1:30 a.m., according to residents, when the attackers stormed the village. Most of the victims were women, with only one man also taken.
One resident sustained injuries and is receiving medical treatment. Villagers told reporters that the bride was preparing for her wedding scheduled for later that morning when the raid struck, plunging the community into shock and mourning.
A community member described the attack as “tragic,” noting the delay in security response. “Security operatives were alerted immediately, but they only arrived about an hour after the bandits had fled,” he said, expressing frustration.
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