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02
2025
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Nnamdi Kanu Drags Reno Omokri To Court, Demands N60 Billion Compensation

Nnamdi Kanu Drags Reno Omokri To Court, Demands N60 Billion Compensation

News Flash, Judiciary
Nnamdi Kanu Drags Reno Omokri To Court, Demands N60 Billion Compensation The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has commenced what his Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor termed “a muscular legal action” against a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu, Reno Omokri. Kanu dragged Omokri before the Enugu High Court over some alleged defamatory publications against him and IPOB. In a writ of summon, the IPOB leader demanded a total sum of N60 billion as compensation from Omokri for the said defamatory publications. The embattled IPOB leader also urged the court to order the former presidential aide…
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Aug
02
2025
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Don’t Divide Nigeria, Verify Before You Amplify – Tinubu Tells Social Media Influencers

Don’t Divide Nigeria, Verify Before You Amplify – Tinubu Tells Social Media Influencers

FGN, Information Technology, News Flash, Politics
Don’t Divide Nigeria, Verify Before You Amplify – Tinubu Tells Social Media Influencers President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians active in digital media to use their platforms responsibly and promote national unity. Speaking at the progressives digital media summit held in Abuja on Friday, Tinubu said new media influencers must verify information before sharing and focus their influence on building a better society. “Your generation has recognised this moment. You are using digital tools to innovate, educate, and demand accountability. But as your influence grows, so must our collective sense of purpose and responsibility,” he said. The president also…
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Aug
02
2025
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Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia

Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security, World News
Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia United States President Donald Trump has announced that he has directed two nuclear submarines to be strategically positioned near Russia following “inflammatory” remarks by the country’s former president and current deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, regarding the war in Ukraine. “I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that,” Mr Trump said in a Truth Social post on Friday. “Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences,…
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Aug
01
2025
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Kwankwaso Will Be Next President, Akpabio Will Be VP – Cleric Predicts

Kwankwaso Will Be Next President, Akpabio Will Be VP – Cleric Predicts

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Kwankwaso Will Be Next President, Akpabio Will Be VP – Cleric Predicts An Akwa Ibom-based cleric, Francis Udo, has predicted that former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will become Nigeria’s next president after Bola Tinubu’s tenure ends in 2031. Kwankwaso contested for the presidency in 2023 under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (PDP). According to Udo, God revealed in a vision that power will return to the North after Tinubu’s presidency, and that Kwankwaso has been divinely chosen to take over. He also said the current Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, will become Kwankwaso’s running mate. “In the…
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Aug
01
2025
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2027: El-Rufai’s Son Calls President Tinubu ‘Pablo’, Hails Peter Obi

2027: El-Rufai’s Son Calls President Tinubu ‘Pablo’, Hails Peter Obi

Gossips, News Flash, Politics
2027: El-Rufai’s Son Bashir Calls President Tinubu ‘Pablo’, Hails Peter Obi Bashir El-Rufai, one of the sons of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday again derided President Bola Tinubu as ‘Pablo’, mocking the first lady, Remi Tinubu, and praised Peter Obi, as a potential presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Mr El-Rufai, in a post, derided Mr Tinubu, calling the president by the first name of notorious Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, while predicting that Mr Obi would win the next election even before the first lady finishes preparing breakfast on election day. “Obi as a flag bearer with a…
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Aug
01
2025
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How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Power & Energy
How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In a bold and visionary move, Governor Alex Chioma Otti has taken a decisive step toward resolving one of Abia State’s most enduring developmental challenges—access to steady, reliable electricity. Through his administration’s strategic push to acquire a 60% equity stake in the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) as it operates within Abia State, Governor Otti is not merely seeking to fix power supply; he is laying the foundation for a full-scale economic transformation anchored on industrialization, MSME growth, and inclusive development. This engagement with Interstate…
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Jul
31
2025
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Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Dr. John Amah, elder brother to Abraham Amah, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has done what many within the opposition ranks often avoid—he spoke the truth. And in doing so, he has echoed the sentiments of countless Abians who daily witness and appreciate the quiet but profound transformation Governor Alex Otti is driving across the state. At a time when the political landscape is clouded by cynicism, partisan propaganda, and deliberate opposition, Dr. Amah’s voice rises above the noise—honest, unfiltered, and deeply refreshing. His testimony…
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Jul
31
2025
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Gov. Otti Pledges Support For Ultimum Limited Multimillion Dollar Industry In ABA, Approves Immediate Reconstruction Of The Road Leading To The Factory

Gov. Otti Pledges Support For Ultimum Limited Multimillion Dollar Industry In ABA, Approves Immediate Reconstruction Of The Road Leading To The Factory

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
GOV. OTTI PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR ULTIMUM LIMITED MULTIMILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY IN ABA, APPROVES IMMEDIATE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FACTORY. Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has pledged to give Ultimum Limited, a beverage manufacturing company built at the Osisioma industrial cluster in Aba, the necessary support it needs to succeed in Abia and beyond. Governor Otti assured of his support for the multimillion - dollar beverage manufacturing factory in Osisioma LGA during a meeting with a delegation of Ultimum Limited, led by its Abia-born Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Austin Ufomba, who came to…
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Jul
31
2025
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The Tangible Economics Of Public Trust: Quantifying The Global Balance Between Investment And Reward – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Tangible Economics Of Public Trust: Quantifying The Global Balance Between Investment And Reward – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
The Tangible Economics of Public Trust: Quantifying the Global Balance Between Investment and Reward Gaining and maintaining public trust transcends mere goodwill; it operates within a rigorous economic framework demanding strategic resource allocation. Organizations and governments worldwide navigate a complex calculus, weighing significant investments against the substantial, often quantifiable, benefits of a trusted reputation. The evidence from diverse global contexts underscores that trust is not an abstract ideal but a concrete asset with measurable inputs and returns. Building trust necessitates substantial, upfront investment. Consider the establishment of institutional safeguards. Australia's creation of the National Integrity Commission in 2020 represents a…
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Jul
31
2025
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IUPG General Meeting And Registration Of New APC Members In Wards In Ohafia

IUPG General Meeting And Registration Of New APC Members In Wards In Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics
IUPG GENERAL MEETING AND REGISTRATION OF NEW APC MEMBERS IN WARDS IN OHAFIA The Director General of Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group, IUPG, Mr Francis Igwe last weekend convened a meeting of the members of the pro-group of Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa and as well welcomed and officially registered news members in the All Progressives Congress, APC. The general meeting and the registration of the new members in APC was conducted in Okamu, Ebem and Isiama wards in Ohafia, Abia State. The Director General urged the members to remain steadfast and committed, adding that the vision bearer of IUPG, Chief Ikenna…
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