Henry Okonkwo

Lagos

Chief Correspondent at AF24 News

Journalist. Sagittarius. Liverpool FC fan.

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Benue Killings: Adebayo Slams Tinubu’s Visit as Politicised, Insensitive

1 week ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoLeader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and former presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, describing it as politicised and lacking empathy in the wake of the massacre of over 200 residents.
Premier League 2025/26: Full Matchweek-by-Matchweek Fixture List

1 week ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoThe countdown has begun as the Premier League officially releases the full fixture schedule for the 2025/26 season, and it promises another thrilling year of football drama, rivalries, and title chases. Champions Liverpool begin their defence at home against Bournemouth on Friday, August 15, while Manchester United and Arsenal clash in a high-stakes opener at Old Trafford.
Nigerian Woman Arrested in India with N10bn Worth of Drugs

2 weeks ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoA 25-year-old Nigerian woman, Akinwunmi Princess Ifeoluwa, has been arrested in Bengaluru, India, for alleged drug trafficking involving a consignment of MDMA crystals valued at over N10 billion (Rs 10 crore). The suspect, who reportedly entered India on a student visa in 2021, was nabbed on June 10 by operatives of the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch in Bengaluru.
WED 2025: How Govt Can Mobilise Nigerians Against Plastic Pollution – Experts - AF24NEWS

2 weeks ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoAs the world observes World Environment Day, environmentalists and corporate brands in Nigeria have called for the commercialisation of plastic recycling and the expansion of tree-planting initiatives to promote sustainable environmental practices across the country. World Environment Day (WED) is an annual event celebrated every year on June 5th to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection.
Edo Governorship: Okpebholo Offers Political Amnesty to Asue Ighodalo

4 weeks ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoEdo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has extended an offer of political amnesty to Mr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the upcoming governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Friday, the governor described this gesture as an act of reconciliation aimed at promoting unity and development within the state.
Education Stakeholders Set Agenda for ASUU’s New Leader, Piwuna

4 weeks ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoThe election of Prof. Chris Piwuna as the new President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reignited hopes for a more determined effort to resolve the longstanding crises in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. Following his formal assumption of office on Friday, academics and education stakeholders are already outlining their expectations for his leadership.
Corporate Brands Adopt Tree Planting as Strategic CSR Initiative for Climate Impact

1 month ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry Okonkwo An increasing number of corporate organizations in Nigeria are incorporating tree planting into their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies, aligning environmental stewardship with long-term business sustainability and social impact.
Nigerian Drug Lord Sentenced for Using Elderly Victims as Meth Couriers

1 month ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoA Nigerian drug trafficker, Tonny Iheoma Ezeh, has been sentenced to over nine years in prison for exploiting elderly victims through email scams and using them unknowingly to smuggle methamphetamine (meth) hidden in boxes of chocolates into the UK. According to Sunday World, an Irish newspaper, the 51-year-old Ezeh deceived his victims into believing they had won large sums of money and were entitled to collect significant financial windfalls.
APC Praising Tinubu Amid Hardship an Insult to Nigerians – AAC - AF24NEWS

1 month ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry Okonkwo The African Action Congress (AAC) has strongly criticized the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) summit held in Abuja, describing it as a ‘gathering of failures’ that endorsed what it called the ‘Grand Commander of Failure.’ In a press statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Femi Adeyeye, the AAC expressed disappointment over what it termed “an embarrassing display” by APC leaders who praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu despite widespread...
NDLEA Nabs Iran-bound Woman with Cocaine in Hijab, Private Parts at PH Airport

1 month ago | af24news.com | Henry Okonkwo

By Henry OkonkwoThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted an attempt by a woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, to smuggle large quantities of cocaine into Iran. Obehi, a 22-year-old, was intercepted while disguised in a hijab at the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State on May 3, 2025. She was preparing to board a Qatar Airways flight to Iran via Doha, following credible intelligence reports.