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16
2025
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Benue-Plateau Trough: When Will This Madness Stop? – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Benue-Plateau Trough: When Will This Madness Stop? – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, North Central
Benue-Plateau Trough: When Will This Madness Stop? I. The Unending Carnage: Quantifying the TragedyThe violence across Nigeria’s Middle Belt, particularly in Benue and Plateau states, has escalated into a humanitarian catastrophe. Recent massacres in April–June 2025 alone claimed over 270 lives in Benue’s Gwer West, Logo, and Ukum areas, including 42 in Tyolaha and Tse-Ubiam villages and 44 in coordinated raids on Ahume and Aondona. Victims included a pregnant woman "macheted" and a two-year-old boy "mutilated," while a Catholic priest was critically wounded . Historical scale reveals a grimmer picture: at least 6,896 deaths in Benue since May 2023 and…
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Jun
16
2025
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No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore

No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Personality, Politics
No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said that many Nigerians are already living in “hell” due to persistent government failures, and should not have to experience it again after life on earth. Speaking on Rubbin’ Minds, a Channels Television programme hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Sowore urged Nigerians to embrace political action and push for a better future, rather than merely holding on to hope. “You must embrace the reality and fight for the future that can give you hope. And hope…
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Jun
15
2025
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Trump Threatens Massive US Retaliation If Iran Strikes

Trump Threatens Massive US Retaliation If Iran Strikes

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News
Trump Threatens Massive US Retaliation If Iran Strikes Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday that it would experience “the full strength” of the US military if it attacks the United States, reiterating that Washington “had nothing to do” with Israel’s strikes on Tehran’s nuclear and intelligence facilities. Israel’s operation, which began early Friday, has targeted Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing dozens of people including top army commanders and atomic scientists, according to Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to hit “every target of the ayatollah regime”, and Iran has retaliated with a deadly barrage of missiles. While…
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Jun
15
2025
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Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News
Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire The federal government has condemned Israel’s “pre-emptive” strike on Iran which triggered an escalation of hostilities between the two countries. On Friday, Israel launched a fusillade of attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear programme and military leadership. Israeli defence officials said the missiles killed members of Iran’s general staff, including Hossein Salami, commander-in chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, and several senior nuclear scientists. In response, Iran unleashed ballistic missiles into Israeli territory as explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Friday night. In a statement on Saturday, Kimiebi Ebienfa,…
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Jun
15
2025
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Governor Alex Otti: Architect Of A New ABIA And Champion Of Inclusion – By Charles Ude, Esq

Governor Alex Otti: Architect Of A New ABIA And Champion Of Inclusion – By Charles Ude, Esq

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Governor Alex Otti: Architect of a New Abia and Champion of InclusionBy Charles Ude, Esq.Abuja-based legal practitioner and public opinion analystEmail: charlesude2014@gmail.com Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has emerged as a bold and visionary leader whose legacy is already reshaping the identity and destiny of Abia State. He came with a mission, he is executing it with precision, and today, Abia is rising,economically, socially, and morally. Tangible Achievements: A New Dawn for Abia Under his leadership, Abia State has experienced a rapid and well-coordinated transformation. Roads are being reconstructed across both urban and rural areas. Healthcare and education are undergoing…
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Jun
15
2025
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Engr. Obinna Odum Joins Governor. Alex Otti In Celebrating Asaga Ohafia Born Nonagenarian, Dr. Uma Eleazu, At 95

Engr. Obinna Odum Joins Governor. Alex Otti In Celebrating Asaga Ohafia Born Nonagenarian, Dr. Uma Eleazu, At 95

Abia State, Birthday, News Flash, People & Events, Personality
ENGR. OBINNA ODUM FELICITATES ASAGA-BORN NONAGENARIAN, DR. UMA ELEAZU, AT 95 In a heartfelt tribute, the Director General of the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), Engr. Obinna Odum, has extended warm felicitations to one of Nigeria’s most revered elder statesmen, Dr. Uma Eleazu, as he marks his 95th birthday. Engr. Odum, who joined other distinguished personalities at the birthday celebration held in Lagos state yesterday, described Dr. Eleazu as “a timeless treasure, a guiding light, and an enduring mentor whose intellectual depth, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to national development continue to inspire generations.” The Asaga-born icon, Dr. Uma Eleazu, represents…
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Jun
15
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates All Fathers On This Year’s Fathers Day

Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates All Fathers On This Year’s Fathers Day

Culture, News Flash, Personality
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION I extend my warmest congratulations to all fathers on the occasion of our Father's Day celebration. Today, we celebrate our unwavering dedication, love, and sacrifices for our families. Our role in shaping the lives of our children, providing guidance, and instilling values is invaluable. We appreciate our hard work, patience, and selflessness. May this special day be a celebration of our love, commitment, and triumphs. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa ,Founder/Chairman,Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation.
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Jun
15
2025
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Governor Otti: In The Pursuit Of Happiness For The Common Man – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti: In The Pursuit Of Happiness For The Common Man – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
In The Pursuit of Happyness for the Common Man"You got a dream… you gotta protect it."— Chris Gardner’s lesson to his son in The Pursuit of Happyness Governor Alex Otti’s radical transformation of Abia State mirrors Chris Gardner’s visceral battle against homelessness and institutional indifference. Like Gardner chasing a stockbroking dream amid eviction notices and bathroom shelters, Otti confronts 16 years of systemic decay while pursuing his "New Abia" vision. This narrative reveals how Otti’s governance embodies the film’s philosophical core—resilience as political ethic, the redefinition of happiness as collective dignity, and leadership as defiant stewardship against corrosive neglect. 🎬…
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Jun
14
2025
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Wike’s FCTA To Build New INEC Headquarters In Abuja

Wike’s FCTA To Build New INEC Headquarters In Abuja

Abuja, Infrastructure, News Flash
Wike’s FCTA To Build New INEC Headquarters In Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to flag off the construction of the new headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. Our correspondents report that the flag-off of the new headquarters, located in Maitama, is contained in the activities lined up by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to mark President Tinubu’s second year in office, and it is scheduled to take place on Tuesday. Top sources at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) said the project would be executed by the FCTA. One of the sources said…
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