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19
2025
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Street Credibility: Peter Obi’s Solid Moves Vs Reno Omokri’s Waka Pass Drama – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Street Credibility: Peter Obi’s Solid Moves Vs Reno Omokri’s Waka Pass Drama – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, People Reorientation, Personality
🔥 Street Credibility: Peter Obi’s Solid Moves vs Reno Omokri’s Waka Pass Drama 🔥* Listen up, Nigerians! Reno Omokri dey here throwing pure gbosa from him keyboard like say him be political prophet. But make we dissect this mumu talk one by one. This dude’s entire argument na hot air and bitter beer parlour gossip. Peter Obi dey stand like rock while Omokri dey blow dust for our eyes. 🗣️ 1. "Obi No Know Him Party?" Omokri, You Dey Hallucinate!*Omokri yarn say Obi dey confuse between Labour Party and ADC. BULLSHIT! Obi don announce clear clear: "I’m going to contest…
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Aug
19
2025
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FGN Begins Review Of Revenue Allocation Formula

FGN Begins Review Of Revenue Allocation Formula

FGN, Economy, News Flash
FG Begins Review Of Revenue Allocation Formula The Federal Government has officially commenced the process of reviewing the nation’s revenue allocation formula to meet current realities. Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Bello Shehu announced the commencement of the review process at a press conference at Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Monday. There are indication that the new formula would give more funds to the states of the federation. Sources in the commission disclosed that government was planning to increase total allocation to the states to between 30 and 40% from the current formula which…
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Aug
19
2025
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US Applauds Nigeria Over Arrest Of Two Wanted Ansaru Terror Leaders

US Applauds Nigeria Over Arrest Of Two Wanted Ansaru Terror Leaders

FGN, International, News Flash, Security
US Applauds Nigeria Over Arrest Of Two Wanted Ansaru Terror Leaders The United States Mission in Nigeria has hailed the Nigerian Government and security forces over the arrest of two wanted leaders of the terror group, Ansaru. In a statement on Monday, the Mission identified the suspects as Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, also known as Mallam Mamuda. The US described the arrests as a “significant step forward” in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and violent extremism. “We commend the Nigerian Government and security forces on the successful arrest of wanted #Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad…
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19
2025
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JAMB Issues Fresh Directive To Universities Over 2025 Admission Process

JAMB Issues Fresh Directive To Universities Over 2025 Admission Process

Education, News Flash
JAMB Issues Fresh Directive To Universities Over 2025 Admission Process Universities across Nigeria have been directed to ensure they finalise the admission processes in their institutions by October 31, 2025, for public universities and November 30, 2025, for private ones. The directive was handed to the institutions by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday, August 18. In a fresh schedule released in its weekly bulletin, JAMB announced that all other tertiary institutions in Nigeria, private or public, have until year’s end. According to JAMB, the directives are in line with the schedule approved during the 2025 Policy…
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19
2025
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President Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment In Public Hospitals

President Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment In Public Hospitals

Health, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment In Public Hospitals President Bola Tinubu has approved a reduction in the price of each kidney dialysis session for patients, from N50,000 to N12,000, a spokesperson has said. Daniel Bwala, a spokesperson to the president, made this known on Monday via his X handle. The development, which will first commence in ten public hospitals, will provide relief to thousands of Nigerians battling kidney-related diseases, many of whom cannot pay for the dialysis. “More federal medical centres and teaching hospitals will be added before the end of the year to widen access nationwide. ”It would be recalled…
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19
2025
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COAS Reshuffles Nigerian Army High Command, Appoints New GOCs, PSOs

COAS Reshuffles Nigerian Army High Command, Appoints New GOCs, PSOs

News Flash, Security
COAS Reshuffles Nigerian Army High Command, Appoints New GOCs, PSOs The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the redeployment and appointment of senior officers across key command, instructional, and staff positions in the Nigerian Army. A statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the reshuffle was part of the COAS’s strategic move to strengthen leadership and reposition the Nigerian Army for greater operational effectiveness. She stated that some of the senior officers appointed as Principal Staff Officers at the Army Headquarters include Maj Gen AA Adeyinka, posted from…
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19
2025
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2027: ‘They Want To Rebrand Failure’ – Farotimi Speaks On Jonathan’s Return

2027: ‘They Want To Rebrand Failure’ – Farotimi Speaks On Jonathan’s Return

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: ‘They Want To Rebrand Failure’ – Farotimi Speaks On Jonathan’s Return Dele Farotimi, a frontline lawyer has said that some politicians are trying hard to rebrand former President, Goodluck Jonathan, who was voted out of office by Nigerians in 2015 for valid reasons. He questioned the rationale behind the move, insisting that those expecting the former Bayelsa State Governor to come and do a miracle would be disappointed. He pointed out that there were good reasons Nigerians decided to vote Jonathan out in 2015 which they believed was the solution to the country’s problems, but ended up in a…
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Aug
18
2025
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Scapegoating Communities Won’t Work: Reno Omokri’s Flawed Analysis Is Questionable And Troubling – By Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Scapegoating Communities Won’t Work: Reno Omokri’s Flawed Analysis Is Questionable And Troubling – By Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
Scapegoating Communities won't work: Reno Omokri’s Flawed Analysis is Questionable and Troubling Reno Omokri’s assertion that "homegrown terror thrives solely due to local support" fundamentally distorts Nigeria’s security crisis. His selective citation of Anambra Governor Soludo’s unverified claim—that "99% of kidnappings in Anambra are by Igbo people"—ignores empirical national data. Research by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Global Terrorism Index documents terrorism as a cross-regional threat: bandit groups in the Northwest caused more civilian deaths in 2021 than Boko Haram in the Northeast, while separatist violence in the Southeast coexists with farmer-herder conflicts in…
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Aug
18
2025
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The ABIA Game Of Thrones: A Satire In Seven Kingdom’s Style – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The ABIA Game Of Thrones: A Satire In Seven Kingdom’s Style – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
The Abia Game of Thrones: A Satire in Seven Kingdoms' Style Beneath the searing Niger sun, amidst the whispering oil palms and bustling markets of Umuahia, unfolds a drama worthy of Westeros itself. Governor Alex Otti, erstwhile banker now ascendant ruler, sits not upon the molten Iron Throne, but a seat no less perilous: the Governorship of Abia State. His crusade? To purge the realm of the endemic profligacy and chicanery that have long sapped its coffers, a quest echoing Jon Snow’s quixotic battle against the White Walkers – an existential threat cloaked in bureaucratic fog. Enter the players, our…
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Aug
18
2025
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Leadership Is About Stewardship Not Acquisition Of Wealth – Gov. Otti, Challenges The Church To Protect Good Leadership

Leadership Is About Stewardship Not Acquisition Of Wealth – Gov. Otti, Challenges The Church To Protect Good Leadership

Abia State, News Flash, Religion
LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP NOT ACQUISITION OF WEALTH – GOV. OTTI, CHALLENGES THE CHURCH TO PROTECT GOOD LEADERSHIP. Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti, OFR, says that leadership is stewardship and service to the people and not about acquiring wealth, advising those who have contrary opinion not to bother about aspiring to lead. Governor Otti stated this on Sunday, 17th August, at St. Peter's Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Umungasi Parish, Aba, during the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the existence of the Church Parish. Addressing the excited congregation who were so happy having him worship and celebrate the anniversary…
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