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25/02/2026

EXPOSED: IGBOS DENIED AGAIN!!!

DIG Frank MBA, Most Senior, Most Qualified, Most Overlooked.
DIG Frank Mba, the Top-Ranking Officer in the Nigeria Police Force, Was Denied the IGP Role While Junior Officers from the Same Region Took the Top Job
DIG Frank Mba, the most senior serving officer in the Nigeria Police Force, has been bypassed once again in the appointment of the Inspector-General of Police, with AIG Tunji Disu elevated despite being junior in rank.
Mba’s exclusion marks the second consecutive instance under the current administration where he has been overlooked despite holding the highest-ranking position among eligible Deputy Inspectors-General and having sufficient years left in service.
In 2023, Mba was also passed over in favor of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun, who had fewer years remaining and was from the same South-West regional bloc as Disu.
The repeated bypass has left the South-East region without representation at the top of the Nigeria Police Force, despite producing the most senior eligible officer.
Force records confirm that Mba was at the top of the hierarchy at the time of both transitions, yet appointments continued to favor officers from the same region, raising concerns about the observance of federal character principles.
Security sources and lawmakers note that the extension of Egbetokun’s tenure in 2023 shifted the succession window, effectively blocking Mba from assuming the position.
The 2026 appointment followed a similar pattern, consolidating leadership within the same regional bloc while the South-East remains excluded. Retired senior officers describe this as a departure from long-standing tradition, where IGP appointments typically followed seniority among serving DIGs.
The absence of an official explanation has further strengthened the perception that the decision was politically and ethnically determined rather than institutionally guided.
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25/02/2026

Flashback: Home Movies : Francis Agu

Ichie Million in the first Nigerian Home Video, Living in Bo***ge
Francis Agu born 18 February 1965 died on 20 March 2007, was a Nigerian TV and cinema "Nollywood"actor.
He was best known for his role on the long-running Nigerian television series Checkmate.
Francis Okechukwu Agu was born in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria on 18 February 1965 to the Catholic family of Fidelis and Virginia Agu from Enugu-Ngwo, Enugu state, and was the seventh of eight children. His name, Okechukwu, means "God's portion". A quiet and intelligent youth, he was at one time a member of the Altar Boys and a Lector at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos. He started his formal education at Ladi-Lak Institute Alagomeji, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. His high school education was obtained at St. Finbarr's College, Lagos, where he was groomed by the missionary founder of the school, Rev. Fr. Dennis Joseph Slattery. He also attended the University of Lagos (UNILAG), where he studied Mass Communication.
Agu's theatrical career began at the Yodrac Playhouse at St. Dominic's Church, at a time when he was already working for Nigeria Arab Bank in Lagos. Yodrac, founded by George Eboka, has produced entertainment industry professionals such as Toyin Oshinaike, Kevin Ushi, Kris Ubani-Roberts, Williams Ekpo, Gregory Odutayo, Jude Orhorha, Tunji Otun, and Neye Adebulugbe. Agu's talent was immediately spotted by the then director of Yodrac, Isaac John.
His first appearance was in the play This is Our Chance by James Ene Henshaw, directed by Isaac John. He played the lead role, King Damba. Others include The Gods Are Not to Blame by Ola Rotimi, and Trials of Brother Jero by Wole Soyinka.
Segun Ojewuyi directed him in an ironical play The Man Who Never Died at the National Theater, Lagos. This was followed by several productions with different theater gurus such as Chuck Mike. He also had a stint in singing with the Steve Rhodes Voices, directed by Elder Steve Rhodes himself.
Agu featured in Checkmate, a 1990s TV soap opera, in which he played the character Benny. He also starred as Ichie Million in the first Nigerian Home Video, Living in Bo***ge, which brought him to national fame. He produced his first film Jezebel in 1994 and went on to produce and direct many others, including In the Name of the Father, A Divine Call, The Boy is Mine, Body and Soul, Love and Pride, A Dance in the Forest, and Take Me to Jesus.
Francis became ill in October 2006 and died on 20 March 2007.

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25/02/2026

HERE ARE TWO GENERALS OF THE SAME PARENT, BUT NEVER SAW EYE-TO-EYE

Two brothers, Two Army Generals, One family name but a relationship defined by deep rivalry rather than unity.
Meet Musa Bamaiyi and Ishaya Bamaiyi, the Kebbi-born brothers who both rose to national prominence in Nigeria’s military and security structure.
Major-General Musa Bamaiyi served as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), while his younger brother, Lt-General Ishaya Bamaiyi, climbed even higher in the military hierarchy, becoming Chief of Army Staff during the military era.
On paper, it was an extraordinary story — two sons of the same father, both attaining the rank of General in the Nigerian Army. But behind the medals and titles was a bitter and long-standing feud.
Those who knew them described Musa as outspoken, abrasive, and brash. Their relationship reportedly deteriorated over personal issues, particularly allegations made by Musa against Ishaya concerning Musa’s wife — accusations Ishaya strongly denied. The disagreement deepened the divide between them.
Adding another layer to their complex story was religion: Musa was a Muslim, while Ishaya is a Christian — a reflection of the diverse paths taken within the same household.
Despite their shared bloodline and distinguished careers, the two brothers never reconciled. The rift reportedly lasted until Musa’s passing, leaving behinTWO GENERALS OF THE SAME PARENT, BUT NEVER SAW EYE-TO-EYE
Two brothers. Two Army Generals. One family name — but a relationship defined by deep rivalry rather than unity.
Meet Musa Bamaiyi and Ishaya Bamaiyi, the Kebbi-born brothers who both rose to national prominence in Nigeria’s military and security structure.
Major-General Musa Bamaiyi served as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), while his younger brother, Lt-General Ishaya Bamaiyi, climbed even higher in the military hierarchy, becoming Chief of Army Staff during the military era.
On paper, it was an extraordinary story — two sons of the same father, both attaining the rank of General in the Nigerian Army. But behind the medals and titles was a bitter and long-standing feud.
Those who knew them described Musa as outspoken, abrasive, and brash. Their relationship reportedly deteriorated over personal issues, particularly allegations made by Musa against Ishaya concerning Musa’s wife — accusations Ishaya strongly denied. The disagreement deepened the divide between them.
Adding another layer to their complex story was religion: Musa was a Muslim, while Ishaya is a Christian — a reflection of the diverse paths taken within the same household.
Despite their shared bloodline and distinguished careers, the two brothers never reconciled. The rift reportedly lasted until Musa’s passing, leaving behind one of the most unusual sibling rivalries in Nigeria’s military history.
Today, Musa is late, while Ishaya remains alive — a reminder that even in the corridors of power, family conflicts can run deeper than rank or uniform
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25/02/2026

: Before River State Was Created It Called Eastern Region

THE STRUCTURE OF THE OLD EASTERN REGION BEFORE 1967
Before the creation of Rivers State on May 27, 1967, the areas now known as Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo were all under the Eastern Region of Nigeria.
The Eastern Region operated a regional parliamentary system from 1954 until the military takeover in January 1966.
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP (PREMIERS)
The Eastern Region was headed by a Premier.
The Premiers were:
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (1954–1959)
Dr. Michael Okpara (1959–1966)
After the January 1966 military coup, the regional system was suspended and replaced with military administration.
PROVINCIAL STRUCTURE OF THE EASTERN REGION
The Eastern Region was divided into Provinces, which were administrative units and was not an independent government.
The 15 Province was:
Headed by a Provincial Administrator/Commissioner
Under direct control of the Regional Government in Enugu
Subdivided into Divisions and Native Authorities
How it was structured:
Eastern Region Government → Provinces → Divisions → Districts → Native Authorities
PROVINCES AND THEIR ADMINISTRATORS
(As recorded during the Biafra period, 1967–1970)
Below are the 15 provinces and those in charge at that time:
Aba Province — Lt.-Col. Ben Gbulie
Abakaliki Province — Mr. Samuel Mgbada
Annang Province — Chief Ekukinam Bassey
Awka Province — Mr. Paul Nwokedi
Calabar Province — Professor Eyo Bassey Ndem
Degema Province — Mr. S.N. Dikibo
Eket Province — Mr. S.J. Edoho
Enugu Province — Mr. C.C. Onoh
Nsukka Province — Mr. Frank Onyeke
Ogoja Province — Mr. Frank Ugbut
Oji River Province — Dr. G.A. Odenigwe
Okigwe Province — Mr. S.I. Mbakwe
Onitsha Province — Mr. R.I. Iweka
Opobo Province — Dr. S.J. Cookey
Orlu Province — Mr. R.I. Uzoma
Owerri Province — Mr. Duke Njiribeakor
Port Harcourt(Igwocha) Province — Mr. Emmanuel Aguma
Umuahia Province — Mr. Simeon Ojukwu
Uyo Province — Chief J. Udo-Affiah
Yenagoa Province — Chief F. Opigo

These administrators were responsible for:

✓Local governance

✓Revenue collection

✓Security coordination

✓Liaison with the central regional authority

WHAT LATER HAPPENED

On May 27, 1967, General Yakubu Gowon created 12 states, breaking the four regions.

From the Eastern Region came:

✓East Central State

✓Rivers State

✓South Eastern State (later renamed Cross River State)

This marked the end of the provincial system under the old regional structure.

So, before the creation of Rivers State in 1967, the area that now makes up Rivers State was not a single province. It was formed mainly from parts of the old Eastern Region’s coastal and riverine provinces.

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25/02/2026

The Inauguration of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), 24 February 1979: A Turning Point in African Anglicanism

On 24 February 1979, the Anglican faithful in Nigeria witnessed a moment that would redefine the ecclesiastical landscape of Africa. That Saturday, the Feast of St Matthias, marked more than a ceremonial gathering. It became, in the eyes of many, a “Day of Pentecost” for Nigerian Anglicanism. On this historic date, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) was formally inaugurated as an autonomous province. This act severed its administrative dependence on the Province of West Africa and established Nigeria as a fully self-governing, self-funding and self-propagating Anglican power.

It was a culmination rather than a beginning. The inauguration crystallised over a century of mission work, indigenous leadership, cultural maturity and national confidence. What emerged in 1979 was not a fledgling body, but a Church ready to assert its identity within the global Anglican Communion.

At the historic inauguration of the Church of Nigeria on February 24, 1979, the province was composed of 16 dioceses. These dioceses were transitioned from the Province of West Africa to form the new autonomous Nigerian province.

They are traditionally categorised into three geographical regions:

Western Nigeria (10 Dioceses): Lagos, Ibadan, Ondo, Benin, Ekiti, Kwara, Ilesa, Egba/Egbado, Ijebu, Asaba.

Eastern Nigeria (5 Dioceses)
Diocese on the Niger, Niger Delta, Owerri, Enugu, Aba.

Northern Nigeria (1 Diocese)
Northern Nigeria (Later renamed Kaduna Diocese.

The Roots: From Mission Field to Autonomous Province.

The history that brought Nigeria to the threshold of autonomy stretches back to 1842 when Henry Townsend of the Church Missionary Society arrived in Badagry. That missionary venture laid the foundation for one of the most remarkable Christian stories in Africa.

Among the towering figures of this early era was Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther, consecrated in 1864 as the first African bishop in modern Anglican history. His pioneering vision for an indigenous, self-led African church became the theological and cultural seed that would eventually blossom into the Church of Nigeria.

By the 1970s, Anglicanism in Nigeria had grown to encompass sixteen dioceses. Yet these dioceses felt the limitations of being governed under the broader Province of West Africa. Nigeria’s population, cultural diversity, geographical scale and missional momentum demanded a structure of its own. This produced the historic inauguration at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, where the Most Revd Timothy Olufosoye was presented as the first Primate of the newly autonomous province.

The Architects: Primates from 1979 to 2026.

The evolution of the Church of Nigeria can be seen in the distinct leadership patterns of its Primates. These leaders guided the Church through phases of consolidation, expansion, institutional growth and global advocacy.

Archbishop Timothy O. Olufosoye (1979-1988)

Archbishop Olufosoye laid the structural foundations of the new province. His tenure focused on administrative stability and the creation of the first set of new dioceses, ensuring the Church moved quickly from inauguration to expansion.

Archbishop Joseph Abiodun Adetiloye (1988-1999)

Often called the “Apostle of Mission,” Archbishop Adetiloye drove an unprecedented evangelistic surge. He created numerous missionary dioceses, especially across Northern Nigeria. His legacy is visible in the far-reaching spread of Anglican presence in areas previously without significant Christian influence.

Archbishop Peter Jasper Akinola (2000-2010)

Archbishop Akinola’s primacy placed Nigeria firmly on the global stage. Known for his firm stance on biblical orthodoxy, he became a leading voice in responding to rising liberal trends in Western Anglicanism. Under his primacy, many missionary dioceses were created and inaugurated across the length and breadth of the Church of Nigeria. His leadership was instrumental in launching the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON).

Archbishop Nicholas D. Okoh (2010-2020)

Archbishop Okoh was a consolidator. He strengthened spiritual discipline within the Church and emphasised financial stability. His support for media development led to the establishment of the Advent Cable Network Nigeria in 2013, which vastly expanded the Church’s communication capacity. Under his primacy, the Divine Commonwealth Conference (DIVCCON) was established and has continued to run annually since the maiden edition in 2011.

Archbishop Henry C. Ndukuba (2020-2026 and beyond)

Archbishop Ndukuba’s leadership is marked by an intentional call for renewal, often expressed in his vision of the "Decade of the Reign of God", and his vision for the young people, which is anchored on the "Joshua Generation International Youth Conference", which was started in 2021. He has emphasised radical biblical evangelism, discipleship and mission, preparing the Church for its role as host of the GAFCON G26 Conference in Abuja.

The Explosion: Growth and Modern Developments

From its modest beginning of sixteen dioceses in 1979, the Church of Nigeria has become one of the most rapidly expanding churches in the Anglican world. By 2026, the Church boasts:

176 dioceses and foreign missions across Africa, Europe and North America,

14 ecclesiastical provinces,

An estimated 25 million members.

This growth has been described by many observers as a “missionary wildfire.”

Technological and Social Development

The establishment of Advent Cable Network Nigeria (ACNN TV) allowed Anglican teaching and liturgy to reach millions through digital broadcasting. The Church also expanded heavily into education and health, most notably through Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo and a network of hospitals and schools. These initiatives ensured that the Church ministered to both spiritual and social needs.

The Global Defender: The Church of Nigeria and GAFCON

The most transformative phase of the Church of Nigeria’s modern history came with its role in the birth of GAFCON. Tensions within the Anglican Communion reached a climax in 2003 when the Episcopal Church in the United States consecrated an openly gay bishop. The Church of Nigeria, under Archbishop Peter Akinola, did not respond with mere protest. Instead, it mobilised global Anglican leaders into a movement committed to defending orthodox Anglican doctrine.

This gave birth to the first GAFCON gathering in Jerusalem in 2008. The conference marked not only a reaction but a realignment, creating a fellowship of Anglican provinces committed to biblical authority and historic Christian teaching.

Nigeria quickly became recognised as the heartbeat of GAFCON. Its size, clarity of doctrine, evangelistic passion and uncompromising stance cemented its leadership within the Global South. By 2026, the Church of Nigeria stands as the most influential and largest conservative Anglican province worldwide.

A Giant Still Growing

As the Church witnesses its 47th anniversary in 2026, the story of its journey from Badagry to Abuja is a testimony to divine providence and human faithfulness. The global south is no longer a mission field. It has become a mission force. What began as a CMS outpost in 1842 has evolved into a powerful, confident and globally influential Anglican province.

From the audacious ministry of Ajayi Crowther, through the administrative foresight of Olufosoye, the missionary fire of Adetiloye, the global voice of Akinola, the disciplined consolidation of Okoh and the visionary leadership of Ndukuba, the Church of Nigeria continues to shape Anglicanism worldwide.

Nigeria is no longer a recipient of Anglican tradition. It is now one of its guardians, moulders and future bearers.

Ven. Alex Uzor
Digital Archdeacon

25/02/2026

The Expulsion of The Holy Ghost Fathers Missionaries From Nigeria, 56 Years After As Gowon Mentions Their Sins.

Flashback: History of the Irish Missionaries and the irony of leadership in Igbo land
It was exactly 56 years ago, on the 18th of February 1970, that the Irish missionaries working in the recently surrendered Biafran areas were expelled by the Nigerian government.
These heroes and heroines were mainly of the CSSp congregation. They refused to abandon their flock to the mercy of bombardment and kwashiorkor. They provided sacramental care along with medical and food aid. At the end of the war, they were all arrested and detained in Lagos, before expulsion.
In Mbaise, our grandparents and parents have not forgotten the leadership of *Bishop J. B Whelan* (Owerri Diocese),
*Rev Fr Declan Door*, who cared for the sick and transported them to distant locations for treatment; *Rev Fr J. C Carter* (famous for his burnt house at Ahiara); *Rev Fr. O'Toole* (famous for his short stature, for which 'Otun' became a moniker for a short person in Mbaise). He used his Scooter 🛴 to evangelize many parts of Mbaise and Obowo;
*Rev Fr. Fitzpatrick* (Who started St Joseph's College, which was renamed Ahiara Technical College );
Rev Fr Garvey, who made new roads , including one linking Obodo Ahiara /Lude/ Nnarambia road to Eke Ahiara ,called 'Ama Garvey'.
They were more than religious leaders- Education , Healthcare and Infrastructure etc.
Archbishop Francis Arinze (later Cardinal Arinze), the then Archbishop of Onitsha, heard that the missionaries had been moved from Port Harcourt to Lagos, waiting to be deported, he travelled to Lagos to plead with Gowon on their behalf.
Some excerpts of the discussion went thus:
“Gowon: I heard you were very careful under Ojukwu. You see, some of your missionaries went abroad and preached for Ojukwu…. They insulted our sovereignty.
They brought food inside the country without passing through Lagos. They preached for Ojukwu.
Arinze: Your Excellency, if you were in Biafra and saw those children suffering from kwashiorkor, you would distribute to them any food or medicine that you could bring in, no matter how they came in. I did the same.
Gowon: It used to hurt me to see photos of swollen stomachs. However, these missionaries must go.”
On 18th February 1970, 56 years ago, the missionaries, included Bishop J.B. Whelan, the first bishop of Owerri, was deported from the Kirikiri prison in Lagos to Ireland.
(Cf. Cardinal Francis Arinze, (Interview with Chidi Denis Isiuzor), The Baton of Faith: Personal Recollections (Onitsha: Golden Jubilee Publications and Trinitas Publications, 2008), 69–70.
To counteract the position that was being sold to the outside world by the missionaries (especially those working in Eastern Nigeria) and many conscientious international journalists concerning the genocide going on in Igboland and other parts of Eastern Nigeria, the Nigerian government used an Igbo man named Ukpabi Asika.
To mark with us the 56th anniversary of the expulsion of the missionaries by the Nigerian government. This is one of the histories the Nigerian government would like to delete from Nigerian history.
This is why the government is afraid of telling the history of Ndigbo. This is one of the reasons history was removed from schools. Those who delete history will definitely repeat the mistakes of the past.
History is a teacher, not an enemy. We should protect and teach it. It is our duty and obligation to do so.

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