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FGN Breaks Silence Over Alleged Plan To Hike Electricity Tariff

News Flash, Presidency

FG Breaks Silence Over Alleged Plan To Hike Electricity Tariff The Federal Government has dismissed reports of an impending electricity tariff increase, stating that there are no plans to hike tariffs for any category of grid consumers. In an official statement issued on X on Saturday, the Special Adviser to the President on Power Infrastructure in the Office of the Vice President, Sadiq Wanka, said media reports had misrepresented comments he made earlier in the week. “There is no planned tariff hike for any grid consumer across any service band. The government remains committed to protecting vulnerable households through continued…

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‘Tinubu Has Lost His Soul’ – Babachir Lawal

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

‘Tinubu Has Lost His Soul’ – Babachir Lawal Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has “lost his soul” since assuming office, saying the president is no longer the person he once knew. Lawal made the remarks during an interview with Symfoni TV released on Saturday. He described Tinubu as a generous politician who had, in the past, provided substantial financial assistance to people in need without immediately expecting anything in return. According to him, Tinubu possessed a unique ability to identify individuals who could become politically useful to him…

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2027: Obasanjo Is The Main Force Behind Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket – Ex- Adviser, Osuntokun

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, Politics

2027: Obasanjo Is the Main Force Behind Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket – Ex-Adviser, Osuntokun Former Political Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Akin Osuntokun, has dismissed claims that Obasanjo’s recent letter to former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba was intended to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a political advantage. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Osuntokun said there was no basis for such an interpretation, insisting that Obasanjo has remained a vocal critic of the Tinubu administration. According to him, the only presidential ticket the former president appears to be supporting ahead of the 2027 general election is a potential alliance between…

Jul

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Abia State Leadership Academy: A Governor’s Bold Investment In The Soul Of A Nation – By Prof. Kenneth Kalu, FCA (President Abia State Leadership Academy)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Abia State Leadership Academy: A Governor’s Bold Investment in the Soul of a Nation Kenneth Kalu Since the inauguration of the administration of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, the Executive Governor of Abia State, the State has returned decisively and irreversibly to the national limelight. In a remarkably short span of time, Governor Otti has demonstrated with unmistakable clarity what transformational leadership truly means in practice. From modern road infrastructure to smart schools, from newly commissioned hospitals to a rejuvenated civil service, from restored public confidence to renewed investor interest, the Governor has repositioned Abia State far beyond even the…

Jul

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‘Abducted Victims Often Blame You’; Tell Your Children To Quit Kidnapping – Gov Bago Tells Fulani Leaders

Crime, North Central

Abducted Victims Often Blame You; Tell Your Children To Quit Kidnapping – Gov Bago Tells Fulani Leaders Mohammed Bago, the Governor of Niger state, says Fulani community leaders in the state should work with security agencies to identify criminals within their communities. Speaking in Hausa in a viral video, the governor also urged Fulani leaders to encourage those involved in criminal activities to abandon crime and return home, warning that continued silence over kidnappings and banditry would worsen public distrust. “My relatives, I will not be afraid of you; I had better tell you this. Whoever gets kidnapped in the…

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IGP Disu Orders Shoot-At-Sight Nationwide For Persons With Illegal Firearms

Crime, News Flash, Police Force

IGP Disu Orders Shoot-at-sight Nationwide For Persons With Illegal Firearms The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms. This was said to be part of renewed efforts to tackle insecurity. Disu gave the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. According to the IG, the order followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive that the persistent insecurity in Benue State must be brought to an end. He stressed that only authorised security personnel were legally permitted to bear…

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‘There’s Nowhere Like Home,’ Tinubu Urges Healthcare Professionals In Diaspora To Return

Health, News Flash, Presidency

‘There’s Nowhere Like Home,’ Tinubu Urges Healthcare Professionals In Diaspora To Return President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to return home and lend their expertise to the ongoing transformation of the nation’s healthcare sector. Tinubu made the call when he received a delegation of Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations Worldwide and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as part of the 2026 National Diaspora Day Celebration at the State House, Abuja. The President acknowledged that Nigeria needs the knowledge, innovation, experience and patriotism of…

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INEC Issues Final Call As Voter Registration Closes Sunday

News Flash, Politics

INEC Issues Final Call As Voter Registration Closes Sunday The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged eligible Nigerians to complete their voter registration before the Continuous Voter Registration exercise closes on Sunday, July 26, 2026. INEC issued the reminder in a public notice shared on its X account on Saturday. “Your future won’t wait. Neither should you. The Continuous Voter Registration exercise ends Sunday, 26 July 2026,” the commission said. Prospective voters can complete their registration online through the commission’s CVR portal or visit designated registration centres for physical assistance. INEC said Nigerians requiring assistance could visit any of…

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2026

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The Day Umunneochi Rose For Otti And The Labour Party – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

The Day Umunneochi Rose for Otti and the Labour Party By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD There are moments in politics that transcend party gatherings and become defining statements about the relationship between a government and its people. Friday, July 24, 2026, was one such moment in Abia State. As thousands of enthusiastic residents converged on Peace Secondary School, Amuda, Isuochi, to honour Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, what unfolded was far more than a grand civic reception. It was a resounding vote of confidence in a Governor whose leadership has continued to redefine governance through integrity, accountability and measurable development. The…

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NCGF Commends ASEPA For Keeping Aba Clean, Donates PPE To Street Sweepers; Says Abia Has Become The Cleanest Street In Nigeria – By Richard Agwu

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

NCGF COMMENDS ASEPA FOR KEEPING ABA CLEAN, DONATES PPE TO STREET SWEEPERS Says Abia has become the cleanest state in Nigeria By Richard Agwu The Nigeria Christian Graduate Fellowship, NCGF, on Thursday commended the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, for its efforts in transforming Aba, a city once notorious for heaps of refuse. The commendation was made during a special appreciation service held in honour of ASEPA by NCGF Aba 1 Chapter where members interacted with the agency’s management team. Leading the ASEPA delegation was the Deputy General Manager, Dr. Okezie Ezengwa. He was accompanied by the Director of…