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Nov
10
2025
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EFCC Declares Ex-Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva Wanted

EFCC Declares Ex-Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva Wanted

Crime, Economy, News Flash
EFCC Declares Ex-Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva Wanted The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Timipre Sylva, former Governor of Bayelsa State wanted for fraud. Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources was wanted over an alleged $14.8 million fraud. The EFCC said the former Governor is wanted in connection with an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of funds injected by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a refinery. The announcement follows a November 6, 2025, warrant issued by the Lagos State…
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Nov
10
2025
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Otti: When Results Eclipse The Politics Of Drama – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: When Results Eclipse The Politics Of Drama – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Otti: When Results Eclipse the Politics of Drama By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD What should have been another calm and peaceful weekend in the God's Own State was instead disrupted by a wave of political noise. At the center of this disturbance was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Benjamin Kalu, who moved across some local government areas for political engagements. While such movements fall within his democratic rights, his outings quickly became less about responsible leadership and more about reckless theatrics. Instead of addressing his people with dignity and clarity of purpose,…
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Nov
10
2025
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FG Reduces 2026 Hajj Fare, Sets Payment Deadline

FG Reduces 2026 Hajj Fare, Sets Payment Deadline

Religion, News Flash
FG Reduces 2026 Hajj Fare, Sets Payment Deadline The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reduced the cost of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage from over N8 million to N7.6 million for intending pilgrims. NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, disclosed this during an interview with DCL Hausa from Saudi Arabia. He explained that the review will save each pilgrim over N760,000 compared with last year’s fare. The reduction follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive to make the pilgrimage more affordable, as well as recent negotiations by the commission with Saudi Arabian service providers. “Pilgrims from Adamawa and Borno States will…
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Nov
10
2025
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FGN Exceeds 2025 Borrowing Target By 55.6%

FGN Exceeds 2025 Borrowing Target By 55.6%

Economy, FGN, News Flash
FG Exceeds 2025 Borrowing Target By 55.6% The Federal Government (FG) has borrowed N17.36 trillion from domestic and foreign sources in the first 10 months of this year. This represents N6.06 trillion (55.6 per cent) in excess of the N10.9 trillion stipulated in the 2025 Appropriation Act on 10 months prorate bases. The total borrowing in 2025 approved budget is N13.08 trillion for the entire fiscal year. The breakdown of the 2025 borrowings so far shows a N15.8 trillion from domestic sources as at October 2025 and N1.56 trillion from the external sources as at first half of 2025. Meanwhile,…
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Nov
10
2025
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Ohafia Mayor Among Other Stateholders Broker Peace In The Conflict Between Hon. Uduma Uguru And Rt. Hon. Daniel Eke Urum

Ohafia Mayor Among Other Stateholders Broker Peace In The Conflict Between Hon. Uduma Uguru And Rt. Hon. Daniel Eke Urum

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Ohafia Mayor Intervenes in Dispute Between Hon. Uduma Uguru and Rt. Hon. Daniel Eke Urum The Executive Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, has intervened in the recent altercation involving Hon. Uduma Uguru, popularly known as Makiba, and the Deputy Leader of the Ohafia Legislative Council, Rt. Hon. Daniel Eke Urum. In a move aimed at restoring peace and preserving decorum within the LGA, the Mayor, accompanied by his Deputy, Hon. Eme Iro Eme, and the his Special Adviser on Security Matters, Hon. DK Nkole, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Uduma Uguru at his country…
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Nov
10
2025
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Trump’s Threat Is About Personal Interest, Has Nothing To Do With Christian Genocide – Gov Sule

Trump’s Threat Is About Personal Interest, Has Nothing To Do With Christian Genocide – Gov Sule

Foreign Affairs, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Religion, Security
Trump’s Threat Is About Personal Interest, Has Nothing To Do With Christian Genocide – Gov Sule Nasarawa State governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has dismissed claims of genocide against persons of Christianity faith as reason for the America’s planned invasion of Nigeria. Engr. Sule said America doesn’t care about any interests other than those that enhance its collective advantage. He spoke at the opening ceremony of the 30th National Choral Convention by the Non-Denominational Christian Choir Association of Nigeria in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The governor, who used the opportunity to address the recent warning from American President, Donald Trump, stated that…
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Nov
10
2025
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Regina Must Go For Rehab….I Want Her Alive, Healthy To Raise Our Kids – Ned Nwoko

Regina Must Go For Rehab….I Want Her Alive, Healthy To Raise Our Kids – Ned Nwoko

Marriage And Love, News Flash, People Reorientation
Regina Must Go For Rehab… I Want Her Alive, Healthy To Raise Our Kids – Ned Nwoko Ned Nwoko, senator representing Delta north, says his wife actress Regina Daniels must undergo rehabilitation to address drug abuse and safeguard her well-being. Speaking in an interview with NAN on Sunday, Nwoko said the decision was necessary for the 25-year-old actress to be in the right state of mind to raise their two children. The lawmaker said his stance followed a series of “alarming” toxicology reports indicating “high levels of harmful substances in Daniels’ system”. According to Nwoko, his wife’s calm personality had…
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Nov
10
2025
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No Reason To Fear Trump, US Army, Nuclear Weapons- Oluwo Tells Tinubu

No Reason To Fear Trump, US Army, Nuclear Weapons- Oluwo Tells Tinubu

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, Security
No Reason To Fear Trump, US Army, Nuclear Weapons – Oluwo Tells Tinubu The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi on Sunday evening counselled president Bola Tinubu not to be moved by external forces from president,Donald Trump of U.S A but, rather be focused and put his faith on God. The monarch who made this known after the annual Olodumare festival in Iwo, affirmed,” you will be successful if you give all glory to God Almighty. You need to give more glory to God than you have been doing. If we can all return to God, there is nothing to…
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Nov
10
2025
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Genocide: Tinubu Told To Slam Treasonable Felony Charges On Those Who Reported Nigeria To Trump

Genocide: Tinubu Told To Slam Treasonable Felony Charges On Those Who Reported Nigeria To Trump

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, Security
Genocide: Tinubu Told To Slam Treasonable Felony Charges On Those Who Reported Nigeria To Trump The National Patriotic Elders for Peace and Harmony of Nigeria, has urged President Tinubu to slam Treasonable Felony charges against citizens who reported alleged massacre of Christians to America. Speaking in a press release, President of the Elders, Dr Bature AbdulAziz, said what those who lack patriotism and respect for Nigeria did was nothing but treasonable felony, which they should be prosecuted for.. “Nigeria is a sovereign Country with sufficient laws and legal backings to take care of every concerns of it’s Citizens, therefore, reporting…
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Nov
09
2025
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Amaekpu Development Union, Abuja Branch Honours Ikenna Ukwa With Award Of Excellence

Amaekpu Development Union, Abuja Branch Honours Ikenna Ukwa With Award Of Excellence

News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Personality, Philanthropy
AMAEKPU DEVELOPMENT UNION, ABUJA BRANCH HONOURS IKENNA UKWA WITH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has received another accolade as he was honoured with "EXCELLENCE AWARD", from the Amaekpu Ohafia Development Union, Abuja branch during her 40th Anniversary held on Saturday 8th November 2025 at the Film Hall, Cyprain Ekwensi Arts and Culture, Garki, Abuja. The Amaekpu Development Union, Abuja branch Chairman, Prince Kalu Nkata Emetu and the Chairman, Organizing Committee, Elder Chief Awa Arua while presenting the award plaque to him, said Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa was…
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