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May

2026

President Tinubu Begins 2-Week Trips To France, Kenya, Rewanda

Tinubu Begins 2-Week Trips To France, Kenya, Rwanda President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday on a three nation visit to Kenya, Rwanda and France. This was disclosed by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Giving a breakdown of the three nations trip, Onanuga said President Tinubu’s first stop will be in France, after which he will depart for Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa-France Summit scheduled to begin next week. Co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto, the summit focuses on energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, restructuring of…

May

2026

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2026 Budget: Nigeria Service Debts With N15.81 Trillion

FGN, Economy, News Flash

2026 Budget: Nigeria Service Debts With N15.81 Trillion Nigeria will spend about ₦15.81 trillion on servicing its public debt in 2026, one of the largest components of a record ₦68.32 trillion budget, according to data from civic tech organisation BudgIT and official government figures. The spending plan, recently approved by lawmakers and signed by President Bola Tinubu, outlines total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion, with debt servicing accounting for a significant share alongside capital and recurrent spending. BudgIT, in its analysis of the budget, said the allocation highlights the growing burden of debt obligations on Africa’s largest economy, warning that public…

May

2026

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Public Service Is Not An ATM: The Otti Model Of Lean, Disciplined Governance- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

PUBLIC SERVICE IS NOT AN ATM: THE OTTI MODEL OF LEAN, DISCIPLINED GOVERNANCE In a political culture where public office is too often treated as a gateway to luxury, entitlement, and waste, Governor Alex Otti’s decision to use scheduled commercial flights instead of chartered private jets sends a message far beyond the cost of air travel. It speaks to a governing philosophy: public funds must serve the public, not the comfort of public officials.This is why the conversation around Otti’s fiscal prudence matters. It is not merely about whether a governor flew commercial or private. It is about the moral…

May

2026

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The Big Masquerade Arrives: Ikenna Ukwa Picks APC Nomination Form For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency 2027

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

2027: IKENNA UKWA PICKS APC NOMINATION FORM FOR AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY Frontline aspirant and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, has formally purchased the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms of the party to contest the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Speaking to journalists shortly after obtaining the forms, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa said his decision to contest was borne out of a desire to offer purposeful and efficient representation and attract more federal presence in Arochukwu/Ohafia federal Constituency. He described his aspiration as “a mission to change the leadership narrative…

Apr

2026

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Ohafia Staff Community Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba Felicitates With Dr. Njum Uma Onyemenam, The Accountant General Of Abia State On Her Birthday

Abia State, Birthday, Personality

Birthday Felicitation to Our Dear Sister, Dr. Njum Uma Onyemenam, FCA, The Accountant General of Abia State The Ohafia Staff of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, warmly celebrate and felicitate with our dear sister, Dr. Njum Uma Onyemenam, FCA, the esteemed Accountant General of Abia State, on the joyous occasion of her birthday. We are immensely proud of your outstanding accomplishments and the exemplary manner in which you have continued to discharge your official duties with diligence, integrity, and professionalism. Your commitment to excellence has not only strengthened public trust but has also brought immense pride and honour to the entire…

Apr

2026

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Trump Reshares Post Renaming Strait Of Hormuz ‘Strait Of Trump’

International, World News

Trump Reshares Post Renaming Strait Of Hormuz ‘Strait Of Trump’ U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy after sharing a social media post that appeared to rename the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump.” The post, reshared on Truth Social on Wednesday, featured a map of the strategic waterway with the altered name prominently displayed, though there is no indication of any formal attempt to rename it. The development has drawn attention due to the strait’s critical role in global energy supply and its sensitivity in relations between the United States and Iran. The Strait of Hormuz…

Apr

2026

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Tinubu Govt Spends Millions Lobbying US Congress But Ignores Christian Genocide At Home – American Lawyer

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Religion

Tinubu Govt Spends Millions Lobbying US Congress But Ignores Christian Genocide At Home – American Lawmaker A United States lawmaker, Rep. Riley M. Moore, has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of spending “millions lobbying Congress” while allegedly failing to address what he described as the “genocide Nigerian Christians face daily.” Moore made the claims in a series of posts on his X (formerly Twitter) page, where he also revealed that the US House Appropriations Committee had passed a State Department funding bill aimed at addressing insecurity and religious violence in Nigeria. “The Tinubu Administration is spending millions…

Apr

2026

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ADC Will Be On Ballot In 2027 – David Mark Assures Members Amid Legal Battles

News Flash, Politics

ADC Will Be On Ballot In 2027 – David Mark Assures Members Amid Legal Battles The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured party members that the party will be on the ballot for all elections in 2027 despite ongoing legal challenges. The assurance follows a recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the party currently taking legal steps including an appeal and an application for stay of execution. Speaking on Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the ADC legal team, Senator Mark addressed party leaders on the ongoing litigation involving…

Apr

2026

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Money Laundering Investigation: EFCC Made Me Cry Every Morning- Pastor Jerry Eze

Abuja, Crime, Personality

Money Laundering Investigation: EFCC Made Me Cry Every Morning – Pastor Jerry Eze The lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International and convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers, NSPPD, Jerry Eze, has reacted to his investigation for money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Eze recalled how he cried every morning while driving to conduct his daily NSPPD prayers due to the investigation. The Chairman of EFCC, Ola Olukayode, had disclosed that the anti-graft commission probed Eze for six months for money laundering. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the EFCC Czar noted that the pastor was…

Apr

2026

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Amb. Offor Commends Labour Party On Successful National Convention, Applauded Gov. Otti’s Transformational Leadership

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters

Amb. Offor Commends Labour Party on Successful National Convention, Applauds Gov. Otti’s Transformational Leadership Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander", has extended his warm congratulations to the Labour Party of Nigeria following the successful conduct of its National Convention, describing the exercise as a strong testament to the party’s growing internal democracy, unity of purpose, and readiness to play a defining role in Nigeria’s political future. In his message, Ambassador Offor noted that the peaceful and well-organized convention reflects a renewed commitment by party stakeholders to institutional discipline, transparency, and collective progress. He emphasized that such a milestone not…