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Jul
18
2025
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Tinubu, APC Spent $18 Billion To Repair Refineries, Then Quietly Sold Them Without Audit – ADC Alleges

Tinubu, APC Spent $18 Billion To Repair Refineries, Then Quietly Sold Them Without Audit – ADC Alleges

FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas, Politics
Tinubu, APC Spent $18 Billion To Repair Refineries Then Quietly Sold Them Without Audit – ADC Alleges The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded a full audit of Nigeria’s refineries, citing recent reports that allege that successive governments have spent nearly $18 billion on the rehabilitation of the three major refineries in the country. In a statement by the ADC’s national publicity secretary and coalition spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party questioned whether the Tinubu administration has been deceiving Nigerians, having recently spent over $2.8 billion on the refineries, before declaring that they were moribund. The full statement read: The…
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Jul
18
2025
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President Tinubu Renames Federal University After Buhari

President Tinubu Renames Federal University After Buhari

Education, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Tinubu Renames Federal University After Buhari President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday announced that the University of Maiduguri would be renamed in honour of the late leader, Muhammadu Buhari. The institution will now be known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. Presiding over the session, President Tinubu delivered a stirring tribute, celebrating Buhari’s life as one defined by discipline, moral fortitude, and unwavering patriotism. He described Buhari not as a perfect man—no leader is—but as a good, decent, and honourable man. While acknowledging that Buhari’s record, like all legacies, will be subject to debate, Tinubu insisted that the character he brought…
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Jul
17
2025
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ABA Revival: Governor Otti’s Water Scheme As A Governance Game-Changer – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

ABA Revival: Governor Otti’s Water Scheme As A Governance Game-Changer – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Infrastructure
Aba Revival: Governor Otti's Water Scheme as a Governance Game-Changer By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD With the historic flag-off of the Aba Regional Water Scheme on July 16, 2025, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has ignited a transformative revival in Abia State’s governance landscape. More than just a project to restore water supply, the initiative—launched at Christ the King Catholic Cathedral (CKC), Aba—is a bold declaration that public infrastructure can once again serve the people, that leadership can be trusted, and that dignity can be restored where it was long denied. For over three decades, the Aba Regional Water Scheme lay…
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Jul
17
2025
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The Intentionality Of Gov. Otti: ABIA Becoming Globally Visible Through Digital Innovation – By Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary To The Executive Governor Of Abia State.

The Intentionality Of Gov. Otti: ABIA Becoming Globally Visible Through Digital Innovation – By Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary To The Executive Governor Of Abia State.

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, Information Technology, International
THE INTENTIONALITY OF GOV. OTTI: ABIA BECOMING GLOBALLY VISIBLE THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION. - By Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State. Right from inception, Governor Alex Otti-led administration in Abia State, has remained very passionate about investment in Digital Technology and Innovation. The administration has made deliberate efforts not only to conscientize Abia youths on the vast opportunities in the sector, but also made it easily accessible. A number of trainings and workshops have been organised for youths with apt in digital technology and innovation. The benefits of these efforts are beginning to…
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Jul
17
2025
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Gov. Otti Flags Off Rehabilitation Of ABA Regional Water Scheme

Gov. Otti Flags Off Rehabilitation Of ABA Regional Water Scheme

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
GOV. OTTI FLAGS OFF REHABILITATION OF ABA REGIONAL WATER SCHEME. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has officially flagged-off the rehabilitation of Aba Regional Water Scheme, an initiative set up by the State Government to increase access to safe drinking water for every family in the State. Flagging off the project at the premises of St. Joseph's College, CKC Aba, Governor Alex Otti noted that, the resuscitation of the existing water schemes and the addition of new ones across the State are the integral components of the Abia Integrated WASH Accelerated Programme. In the words of Governor Otti, "Our vision…
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Jul
17
2025
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2027: Obi Will Opt Out Of Coalition If He Doesn’t Get Ticket – Obedient DG

2027: Obi Will Opt Out Of Coalition If He Doesn’t Get Ticket – Obedient DG

News Flash, Politics
2027: Obi Will Opt Out Of Coalition If He Doesn’t Get Ticket — Obidient DG The Director-General of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has revealed that the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, will contest the 2027 presidential election regardless of getting the opposition coalition ticket or not. AttNews reports that the national opposition coalition group has endorsed the Action Democratic Congress, (ADC), as the party for the 2027 election. But since the unveiling of the opposition coalition, there has been concern over the zoning of the party’s presidential ticket. Many leaders of the coalition, including Mr Obi, former…
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Jul
17
2025
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FGN Introduces Nationwide Policy To Regulate Non-State Schools

FGN Introduces Nationwide Policy To Regulate Non-State Schools

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Introduces Nationwide Policy To Regulate Non-state Schools The Federal Government has introduced a new policy to regulate non-state schools, setting clear standards for infrastructure, curriculum delivery, and teacher qualifications, as part of efforts to improve education quality and ensure accountability. Non-state schools refer to educational institutions that operate outside direct government control, which include faith-based schools, privately owned schools, homeschooling arrangements, tutorial and adult learning centres, voluntary or charity-run schools, and community-based schools According to NAN, the policy was supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) under the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE). It…
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Jul
17
2025
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Aisha Was Divorced From Buhari Before He Died – Farooq Kperogi

Aisha Was Divorced From Buhari Before He Died – Farooq Kperogi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, Love & Life, Politics
Aisha Was Divorced From Buhari Before He Died – Farooq Kperogi A Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University, Farooq Kperogi, has alleged that Aisha was no longer married to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Kperogi made this claim in a post on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday. According to him, Aisha had dropped Buhari as her surname and reverted to her maiden name, Halilu. He further alleged that Aisha was reluctant to travel to the United Kingdom to care for Buhari when he became ill. Kperogi was reacting to quotes attributed to Aisha, which…
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Jul
17
2025
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2027: ‘All Members Seeking To Be President’ – Omisore Downplays Coalition

2027: ‘All Members Seeking To Be President’ – Omisore Downplays Coalition

News Flash, Politics
2027: ‘All Members Seeking To Be President’ – Omisore Downplays Coalition A former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has downplayed the growing momentum of the opposition coalition, suggesting that internal power tussles among key figures—many of whom are eyeing the presidential ticket—could undermine its chances in the 2027 general elections. Omisore said the coalition’s unity is superficial, given that “everyone wants to be president. Asked whether he was concerned about the coalition’s strength—especially with prominent political figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and others uniting against the APC—Omisore said…
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Jul
17
2025
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Police Arrest Notorious IPOB/ESN Militia Leader In Anambra

Police Arrest Notorious IPOB/ESN Militia Leader In Anambra

Armed Forces, News Flash, Security
Police Arrest Notorious IPOB/ESN Militia Leader In Anambra The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a notorious leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the operation took place on July 15 at about 2:00 a.m., following credible intelligence on the suspect’s whereabouts. Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Gospel Ozioma Nneto, also known as “OZ”, aged 31, hails from Issieke Awo-Idemili community in Orsu LGA of Imo State…
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