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CSO submit petition to APC chairman, calls for intervention over land dispute
Mariam Sanni
A civil rights group has submitted a public petition to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, calling for urgent intervention in a land dispute involving the party’s Anambra gubernatorial candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu.
According to the petition, the group, led by Executive Director Mike Olorunfemi, is acting on behalf of Engr. Dr. Achema Akpa, Managing Director of Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited, and several affected subscribers.
The group alleges that Mr. Ukachukwu, through his company Chubi Nigeria Ltd, collected the sum of $1.2 million in 2022 for a land deal in the Lugbe area of Abuja, but has since failed to allocate the land or refund the money.
The petition claims multiple appeals and security agency interventions, including invitations from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have been ignored by Mr. Ukachukwu.
The group further references a recent incident at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, where tensions escalated after a chance encounter between Mr. Ukachukwu and one of the aggrieved parties. They say the situation resulted in a stampede, which they insist had no political motivations.
“From the petition we received, we gathered that Zoe New Dawn Nig Ltd has a subsisting legal agreement through a memorandum of understanding entered into with Nicholas Ikachukwu through Chubi Nig Ltd that owns the parcel of land at Lugbe area of Abuja which was basically a sales agreement for Mr Ukachukwu to sell the said parcel of land.
“Upon making an initial payment of equivalence of $1.2M in 2022, Mr Ukachukwu has refused to allocate the land and has refused to refund the money paid despite several attempts and pleas to him. It will interest you to Know that we have reported this matter to all security agencies but he has continued to refuse invitation and subvert all our efforts because of his status.
“Sir, the unfortunate incident that happened on Sunday at the Transcorp Hilton was caused by Mr Nicholas Ukachukwu, because he saw the person whom he is owing such a huge amount for three years and refused to allow the person to even speak with him, his refusal led to the stampede against him. It is far from the truth to suggest any political undertone towards the incidents,” he stated.
Olorunfemi said that, some of the affected individuals have suffered severe personal and financial consequences over the past three years, including cases of stroke, bankruptcy, and even death. The group insists it has no political affiliations and is only focused on securing justice for the victims.
The petition called on the APC National Chairman to intervene and compel Mr. Ukachukwu to either allocate the promised land or return the funds.
The group emphasized that, it is ready to suspend public protests if a resolution is reached, warning that continued silence may harm the party’s image ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Anambra State.
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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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