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Jun

2026

Aging Lagos And The Hopes For Abia: A 50-Year Strategic Meditation On Decay, Renewal And Destiny- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

AGING LAGOS AND THE HOPES FOR ABIA: A 50-YEAR STRATEGIC MEDITATION ON DECAY, RENEWAL AND DESTINY From the air, Lagos tells a story before the aircraft touches the ground.It begins as a vast sheet of human struggle spread beneath the wings: endless roofs, brown roofs, rusted roofs, tired roofs; corrugated iron sheets burnt by sun, beaten by rain, darkened by age and smoke. From above, the city appears not merely crowded, but exhausted. The rooftops run into one another like an old wound that never fully healed. Between them are narrow arteries of roads, many overused, many overstretched, many carrying…

Jun

2026

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APC Should Stop Wrestling With DayBreak: The Facts Are No Longer On Their Side – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

APC SHOULD STOP WRESTLING WITH DAYBREAK: THE FACTS ARE NO LONGER ON THEIR SIDE The Abia APC must calm down and face reality. Opposition is not noise. Opposition is not anger. Opposition is not the reckless throwing of allegations into the public space and then crying victim when asked to prove them.A serious opposition should come with documents, superior policy, alternative programmes, stronger figures and a clearer development roadmap. But when a party has no convincing counter-performance, it begins to fight shadows. That is exactly where the APC in Abia appears to be today.The facts are now heavily stacked against…

Jun

2026

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The Hypocrisy Of Mocking Abia’s Port Vision Theme: Facts, History, Geography, Strategy And Abia’s Manufacturing Future – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

THE HYPOCRISY OF MOCKING ABIA’S PORT VISIONTheme: Facts, History, Geography, Strategy and Aba’s Manufacturing Future THE HYPOCRISY OF MOCKING ABIA’S PORT VISION The argument credited to Mr Jerry Ademola is not just weak; it is hypocritical, historically shallow and strategically empty. He admits that Calabar Port and Onne Port were once active, but that the Federal Government neglected the eastern maritime corridor and moved serious port advantage to Lagos. Then, in the same breath, he turns around to advise Abia to remain dependent on the same neglected system. That is not analysis. That is surrender decorated as advice. If the…

Jun

2026

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Eight Anambra Pastors Remanded Over Fake Miracles

News Flash, Religion

Eight Anambra Pastors Remanded Over Fake Miracles A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has remanded eight pastors in a correctional facility over allegations of staging fake miracles and deceiving members of the public for financial gain. The clerics were arraigned by the Anambra State Government on charges bordering on fraudulent religious practices, obtaining money by false pretence, and allegedly using places of worship to commit criminal activities. The prosecution accused the pastors of hiring individuals to pose as beneficiaries of miraculous healings and deliverance during church programmes in order to attract donations and exploit unsuspecting worshippers. According to…

Jun

2026

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APC Chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, Escapes Mob Attack At Lagos Market

News Flash, People Reorientation

APC Chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, Escapes Mob Attack At Lagos Market A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has recounted how he narrowly escaped being attacked by a group of angry youths at the popular Ladipo Auto Spare Parts Market in Lagos State. The APC stalwart disclosed the incident in a video shared on his official Facebook page on Saturday, dismissing reports circulating on social media that he was assaulted during the encounter. According to Igbokwe, the incident occurred on Friday when he visited the bustling market to purchase spare parts for his vehicle. He explained that while…

Jun

2026

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Gov. Otti Celebrates Legacy Of Late Eze Nwachukwu, Reaffirms Commitment To Abia People

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary

GOV. OTTI CELEBRATES LEGACY OF LATE EZE NWACHUKWU, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ABIA PEOPLE "The true measure of a life is not in its length, but in its impact. Those who dedicate themselves to service, integrity, and the upliftment of others leave footprints that time can never erase." Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has paid glowing tribute to the late traditional ruler of Nneoyi Amaise Autonomous Community, HRM Eze Sir George Eneogwe Nwachukwu, describing him as a rare gift to humanity whose life was defined by excellence, integrity, service, and dedication to education. Speaking at the burial…

Jun

2026

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Nollywood Actress, Abia Governorship candidate Doris Ogala Hospitalized After Collapsing

Abia State, Health, News Flash

Nollywood Actress, Abia Gov Candidate Doris Ogala Hospitalised After Collapsing Nollywood actress and African Action Congress governorship candidate for Abia State in the 2027 elections, Doris Ogala, was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, on Friday after losing consciousness. According to reports and a video circulating on social media, Ogala collapsed during a consultation earlier in the day. She was stabilised at the facility and later shared an update on her condition on her Instagram handle. “I was rushed to FMC Umuahia. I lost consciousness. Glory to God I am stabilised now,” she wrote on Instagram, captioning a video…

Jun

2026

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Court Adjourns Suit Seeking Deregistration Of ADC, AA, Others Indefinitely

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Court Adjourns Suit Seeking Deregistration Of ADC, AA, Others Indefinitely The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Friday adjourned proceedings in the suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA), and others indefinitely. Justice Peter Lifu had fixed Friday to deliver judgement in the suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators against some political parties. However, the hearing in the case was stalled after the Accord Party secured a stay of proceedings from the Court of Appeal on May 29. At the commencement of the sitting, the…

Jun

2026

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‘I’ve Moved From Frying Pan To Hellfire’ – Edo Senatorial Aspirant Regrets Leaving APC For NDC, Alleges Primary Crisis

News Flash, Politics

‘I’ve Moved From Frying Pan To Hellfire’ — Edo Senatorial Aspirant Regrets Leaving APC For NDC, Alleges Primary Crisis A senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Edo South, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinwa, has publicly expressed regret over his decision to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition party, describing his political transition as a move “from frying pan to hellfire.” Agbonayinwa, a former member of the House of Representatives, made the remarks during an interview on Arise News’ News Day programme on Friday, where he also raised concerns over the conduct of the NDC’s internal processes and…

Jun

2026

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Insecurity: MFM Suspends Night Vigils, Orders Services To End 8pm Nationwide

News Flash, Religion, Security

MFM Suspends Night Vigils, Orders Services To End 8pm Nationwide The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has suspended all overnight vigils and directed that church programmes across the country must end by 8:00 p.m., citing growing security concerns nationwide. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was contained in a circular dated June 5, 2026, and addressed to Regional Overseers and branch pastors of the ministry. According to the circular, all church services, meetings and programmes at every level of the ministry must conclude no later than 8:00 p.m. until further notice. The church also announced the indefinite suspension…