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David Umahi Appoints Uchenna Orji As Chief Press Secretary.

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3 years ago

November 3, 2023

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The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Nweze Umahi has appointed Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji as Chief Press Secretary.

Orji was appointed as Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of Works on Thursday in Abuja. The appointment takes immediate effect.

The new Chief Press Secretary was a Former Commissioner for Information and State Orientation Ebonyi state Under His Excellency Engr David Nweze Umahi between 2019 – 2023, and Deputy Director, Tinubu/ Shetima Presidential Campaign Council Sub-Committee on CSO’s in 2023, he holds a Barrister at Law (BL) in 2004 at Nigerian Law School , Abuja and Abia State University, Uturu— LLB(Hons).

Orji has established firm contacts with the print, electronic and online media practitioners and had built competencies in the area of media relations, corporate communication, reputation management and crisis management.

He served as a Chief Whip, Ebonyi State House of Assembly in 2007-2011. He was also Commissioner for Economic Empowerment and Job Creation Ebonyi State in 2017-2018.

In 2018 – 2019, he was redeployed as Commissioner for Human Capital Development and Monitoring, Ebonyi State after changing the name of the Ministry of Economic Empowerment and Job Creation.

He is a member of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Abakaliki Branch, Member, All Progressives Congress, Ebonyi State Chapter, Old Member, Common Wealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).

He has served in different capacities, some of which are:

Pioneer Vice President, National Association of Ebonyi State Students, National Council 2001
Chairman, Ebonyi State Committee on the Review of the 1999, Constitution, Federal Republic of Nigeria 2009. Chairman, House Committee on Justice and Judiciary 2007 – 2011
Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation 2009 – 2011
Member, Ebonyi State Committee on Collation of Ebonyi State Customary Laws 2013, Secretary, Divine Mandate Committee on Information and ICT. (Pre-administration Reform Committee). 2015, Administrative Secretary, Divine Mandate Campaign Organisation, Ivo Local Government Area Chapter for 2015 General Election. 2015.
Member, Administrative and Finance Committee (National and International) WAEC 2014 – 2015
Member, International and National Tenders Board, WAEC 2014 – 2015
Member, Appointment Committee, WAEC (International) 2014 – 2015
2015 – 2017, Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ebonyi State.
Founder/Facilitator, Governor Umahi Empowerment Beneficiaries Association (GUMEBA) 2017, Founder/Facilitator, Akubaraoha Care Movement 2019.
Focal Person, Federal Government Programmes on Human Capital Development. 2020
Member, APC National Convention Sub-Committee on Venue decoration, 2022
Member, Ebonyi State Census Committee 2022, Chairman, Ebonyi State Census Publicity Sub Committee 2023

Orji, 47, hails from Amaedim Ngwogwo Community, Ishiagu in Ivo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.

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Security Forces Rescue 9, Neutralise Terrorist in Kwara

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10 hours ago

July 25, 2026

Charles Flames

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A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.

According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.

Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.

One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.

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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts

Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.

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13 hours ago

July 25, 2026

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• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman

Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.

Troops’ prompt intervention forced the terrorists to abandon 5 of the Chairman’s family members comprising 2 of his children, mother, wife and his relatives, who were successfully rescued.

However, the terrorists narrowly escaped into surrounding bushes with the Chairman. Sadly, the attack claimed the lives of members of the Chairman’s security detail, including 2 policemen and 1 local vigilante who gallantly resisted the attackers.

Also, a civilian was killed while the Chairman’s elder brother, Alhaji Bello Umar was injured during the attack.

Following the incident, the Theatre Command activated a coordinated search and rescue operation involving troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and local vigilante.

Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.

The Theatre Command has deployed all available resources in the ongoing operation and remains in close coordination with participating security agencies.

The Theatre Command assures the Government and people of Zamfara State that every lawful and operational measure is being taken to achieve a successful outcome.

The Command appeals to members of the public to remain calm, continue with their lawful activities and provide credible information through established security channels that may assist the ongoing operation.

The Theatre remains resolute in its mandate to protect lives and property and will continue working with sister security agencies until the abducted Chairman is safely reunited with his family and the perpetrators are brought to justice.

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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms

Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.

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1 day ago

July 24, 2026

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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.

Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.

The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.

” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.

Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.