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Jul

2026

This Is Not Accountability, It Is A Political Gimmick- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

THIS IS NOT ACCOUNTABILITY; IT IS A POLITICAL GIMMICK A short flood video cannot prove that “all Abia roads are dilapidated” or that ₦1.8 trillion is “gone.” The post provides no audited account, budget analysis, project list, engineering report, rainfall data, exact location history or evidence linking the flooding directly to government expenditure. It simply combines: one flooded location an unexplained ₦1.8 trillion figure a sweeping attack on every road in Abia That is propaganda by exaggeration. Flooding at Ovom Road deserves urgent inspection, drainage clearance and corrective action. But responsible criticism must identify the exact road, contractor, project status,…

Jul

2026

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Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father

News Flash, People & Events

Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father Ozonna Soludo, son of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has generated widespread reactions online after sharing a video of himself dancing to a viral song that criticises several Nigerian political figures, including his father. In the clip posted on his social media page, Ozonna was seen singing and dancing as the song began with the lyrics: “Tinubu shame unto you, all power belongs to Jesus.” The song goes on to mention Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and…

Jul

2026

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NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition

News Flash, Politics

NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition The South-East bloc of the Nigerian Democratic Congress has warned the party’s national leadership against delaying the release of outstanding primary election results and imposing candidates, saying such actions could trigger fresh internal crises and weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. The warning comes as political parties race to beat the Independent National Electoral Commission’s deadline for uploading the names of candidates for the 2027 elections. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday, the Chairman of the NDC South-East in the Federal Capital Territory, Maxwell Igbokwe, urged the party leadership to adhere…

Jul

2026

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2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week

News Flash, Politics

2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is on course to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) July 11 deadline for the submission of its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. A senior member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the upload of candidates’ details was at an advanced stage, with the details of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate expected to be uploaded by the middle of the week.…

Jul

2026

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Northampton Lecture Reinforces Why Abia Must Sustain Otti’s Transformational Leadership – Ambassador Osita Offor

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Northampton Lecture Reinforces Why Abia Must Sustain Otti's Transformational Leadership — Ambassador Osita Offor Before the 2027 governorship election, the founder of the OTTIMANIA movement and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, has said Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, continues to distinguish himself as a leader whose competence and credibility are earning global recognition, describing his recent public lecture at the University of Northampton, United Kingdom, as another compelling reason Abians should sustain the current administration beyond its first term. Reacting to Governor Otti's keynote lecture at the University's annual conference on racial…

Jul

2026

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Poverty Responsible For New HIV Infections – Doctors

Health, News Flash

Poverty Responsible For New HIV Infections — Doctors Medical doctors have attributed the rise in new Human Immunodeficiency Virus infections in Nigeria to declining donor funding, worsening poverty, and reduced awareness campaigns around the infection. They warned that the cut in funding, poverty, and reduced awareness campaigns are threatening the country’s progress in HIV prevention and control, and could reverse years of gains made in the fight against HIV. The physicians noted that reductions in donor funding have affected the availability of prevention programmes and testing services, while economic hardship has increased vulnerability to risky behaviours that fuel HIV transmission.…

Jul

2026

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There Is Nobody That Can Please A Woman – Funke Adejumo Tells Men

Marriage And Love, Love & Life

There Is Nobody That Can Please A Woman – Funke Adejumo Tells Men Nigerian preacher and marriage counsellor, Reverend Funke Felix-Adejumo, has cautioned married men against sacrificing their health or lives while trying to please their spouses. Felix-Adejumo argued that it is impossible for a man to completely satisfy a woman. AttNews reports that Felix-Adejumo stated this while addressing her congregants. “Listen to me very, very carefully. Do everything, but don’t kill yourself. Married men, hear me, I’m a woman speaking to you now. There is nobody that can please a woman,” she said. Explaining her remarks, Felix-Adejumo said women…

Jul

2026

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Tony Elumelu Spotted Buying Roasted Corn From Roadside Vendor

News Flash, Philanthropy

Tony Elumelu Spotted Buying Roasted Corn From Roadside Vendor Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has been seen in a video buying roasted corn from a roadside vendor. The clip showed Elumelu stopping to patronise the seller and also taking a bite of the roasted corn during the encounter. The video surfaced on social media a week after Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, urged struggling Nigerians to explore small businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn and kulikuli as a means of earning a living. The First Lady gave the advice after hosting the wives of the 36 state…

Jul

2026

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Dangers Of Boiling Eggs Inside Boiling Rice – Experts

News Flash, Health

Dangers Of Boiling Eggs Inside Boiling Rice - Experts Boiling eggs directly while cooking rice is a common practice in many households in Nigeria. Many see this practice as a shortcut to conserve time, gas, or effort, some others described the practice as dirty, arguing that eggshells cannot be completely clean but however, health and food experts have advised against it. The safest method recommended by dieticians is to boil eggs in a separate pot to avoid cross-contamination entirely. Raw eggs carry poultry droppings and harmful germs on their shells. Washing the egg thoroughly can help, but microscopic pathogens can…

Jul

2026

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No Evidence We Spent N8 Trillion Outside Approved Budget – FG

FGN, Economy, News Flash

No Evidence We Spent N8 Trillion Outside Approved Budget – FG The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the approved national budget, describing the allegation as false and a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, said the Federal Government does not operate a “shadow budget” and has not spent public funds outside the constitutional and legal framework governing public finance in Nigeria. “The Federal Government does not operate a ‘shadow budget’ or expend public…