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Feb

2026

I’m Contesting 2027 Election As Number One – Peter Obi Declares

I’m Contesting 2027 Election As Number One — Peter Obi Declares Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has explicitly tied the forthcoming Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election to his ambition to contest the 2027 presidential race, telling supporters that their backing at the grassroots level is crucial to his national political journey. The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate spoke while campaigning for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate ahead of the AMAC elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Addressing supporters at the campaign event amid loud cheers, Obi positioned himself not just as a guest campaigner but as…

Feb

2026

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South Africa Disconnects Power Supply To Nigerian High Commission Over Unpaid Bills

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Presidency

South Africa Disconnects Power Supply To Nigerian High Commission Over Unpaid Bills The city of Tshwane in South Africa disconnected electricity supply to the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria over unpaid utility bills, before later restoring power after the debt was settled. The development was disclosed by the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, in a post on X. “#TshwaneYaTima: We’ve disconnected electricity at the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They owe the city for utility services,” Moya wrote. The disconnection of power to Nigeria’s diplomatic mission sparked reactions online,…

Feb

2026

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PRESS RELEASE: Otti’s Re-election A Divine Project, Says OMC…Hails Ukwa La Ngwa 2027 Endorsement, N100m Donation

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

PRESS RELEASE Otti’s Re-election a Divine Project, Says OMC …Hails Ukwa La Ngwa 2027 Endorsement, N100m Donation A frontline support group championing the 2027 re-election of the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, known as the Otti Mandate Circle (OMC), has described the governor’s second-term bid as a divinely ordained and heavenly sealed project. The group commended the people of Ukwa La Ngwa and the leadership of the Aba Union for their overwhelming endorsement of Governor Otti ahead of the 2027 general election, as well as their donation of One Hundred Million Naira (₦100,000,000) towards the purchase…

Feb

2026

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Grammys 2026: Again, South Africa’s Tyla Outshines Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr In African Music Category

Africa, Arts, Entertainment

Grammys 2026: Again, South Africa’s Tyla Outshines Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr In African Music Category South African pop star, Tyla, has once again stamped her authority on the global music stage after winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, defeating Nigeria’s biggest exports — Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Wizkid — in a fiercely contested category. Tyla secured the honour with her viral record, “Push 2 Start,” ahead of Burna Boy’s “Love,” Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration “With You,” Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat,” as well as Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin’s…

Feb

2026

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Catholic Priest Burnt Alive Inside His Car By Armed Bandits In Taraba

Crime, Northern Nigeria, Religion

Catholic Priest Burnt Alive Inside His Car By Armed Bandits In Taraba Rev. Fr. David Tanko, who was ordained a Catholic priest in 2008 for the Catholic Diocese of Jalingo in Northeastern Nigeria, was burned alive by armed bandits together with his vehicle. This horrific attack took place in Kufai Amadu, Takum, Taraba State. He body was burnt beyond recognition. According to reports, the priest was on his way to a meeting to mediate and reconcile the Tiv and Jukun tribes when he was attacked. The residents who witnessed the ugly incident described his death as a martyr of the…

Feb

2026

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‘I Was Supposed To Be Shot In Failed Coup Against President Tinubu’ – Defence Minister

Armed Forces, Crime, FGN, News Flash

‘I Was Supposed To Be Shot In Failed Coup Against Tinubu’ – Defence Minister The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has said there were plans to shoot him in the failed coup against President Bola Tinubu. AttNews recalls that in October 2025, the military arrested sixteen officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. After an initial denial, the Director, Major General Samaila Uba, in a statement, disclosed that findings have identified several officers accused of a plot to overthrow the government, which is inconsistent with the ethics, values, and professional standards required of members of the…

Feb

2026

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Alex Otti: Political History, Philosophical Roots, And The Logic Of His Choices – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

ALEX OTTI: POLITICAL HISTORY, PHILOSOPHICAL ROOTS, AND THE LOGIC OF HIS CHOICES Political History: From Technocracy to Reform Politics. Governor Alex C. Otti did not emerge from Nigeria’s traditional political apprenticeship of patronage, godfatherism, or rent distribution. His political entry point was technocratic, not transactional.Before elective politics, Otti’s public profile was shaped by:Banking sector leadership,Corporate governance,Institutional reform,And systems-based decision-making.This background explains why his political style often clashes with Nigeria’s dominant political culture. He approaches governance as a management problem, not a reward system.His repeated electoral contests before eventual victory in 2023 reflect a long-horizon strategy, not opportunism. He stayed the…

Feb

2026

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Abia 2027: What The Ukwa La Ngwa Endorsement Means For Governor Otti – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Abia 2027: What the Ukwa La Ngwa Endorsement Means for Governor Otti By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD On January 30, the people of Ukwa La Ngwa gathered in their thousands at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, in what has become a defining moment in Abia’s evolving political history. The massive turnout was a deliberate and collective declaration of political direction. In an unprecedented show of unity, the entrepreneurial and oil producing Ukwa La Ngwa region, which accounts for nine of Abia State’s seventeen local government areas, formally endorsed the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, ahead…

Feb

2026

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On The Curious Threat By Abia’s “Three Musketeers” To Sue Governor Alex Otti – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

On the Curious Threat by Abia’s “Three Musketeers” to Sue Governor Alex C. Otti When history repeats itself, it often does so as farce.The latest threat by Abia’s now-famous “three musketeers”—a coalition of former governors and political actors—to drag Governor Alex C. Otti to court over where he works from, or how he administers local governance, is not merely ironic; it is legally comical. If laughter were evidence, this suit would already be dismissed in limine. LET US START WITH THE LAW, NOT THE NOISE Under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), there is no…

Feb

2026

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He Who Accuses Has The Burden The Prove Otherwise – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

HE WHO ACCUSES HAS THE BURDEN TO PROVE OTHERWISE If what we’ve provided hasn’t met your inquiry, then come down and contest it. ABIA LGAs: ₦410 BILLION FAAC ALLOCATION — WHERE ARE THE PROJECTS? A Public Response to Criticism From AbroadIn recent weeks, a narrative has circulated—amplified from abroad—that Abia State has received massive revenues under Governor Alex C. Otti, yet allegedly delivered no major development projects. The core claim is that Local Government Areas (LGAs) have earned over ₦410 billion in FAAC allocations, and when combined with Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), capital receipts, and loans, the total approaches ₦500…