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Police Demand Autopsy For 26-Year-Old Nurse Found Dead At Umahi’s Home

Crime, News Flash, Police Force

Police Demand Autopsy For 26-year-old Nurse Found Dead At Umahi’s Country Home The Ebonyi State Police Command has demanded an autopsy to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of a 26-year-old nurse, Miss Mary Habila, at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state. The command said it was awaiting the deceased’s family to proceed with the post-mortem examination as part of its ongoing investigation into her death. In a statement on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, said it received a distress call on June 27, 2026,…

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Strait Of Hormuz Crises Deepens As US, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News

Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Deepens As US, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes The United States carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military targets on Thursday, while Iran responded with attacks on US allies in the Gulf, as fighting over the Strait of Hormuz entered its sixth day despite a preliminary agreement reached in June to end the conflict. The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments, has remained at the centre of the renewed conflict. Iran insists it controls the waterway, which has become a major point of tension in the latest round of fighting. The…

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US House Votes To Withhold 100% Of Aid To Nigeria Over Christian Persecution

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion

US House Votes To Withhold 100% Of Aid To Nigeria Over Christian Persecution An amendment sponsored by United States Congressman Gregory Steube to withhold all US assistance to Nigeria until the country meets specific conditions to tackle violence has been adopted by the House of Representatives. The amendment, approved by a voice vote on Wednesday, was added to the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill, which the House later passed 217-209 largely along party lines. Announcing the vote on X, Steube wrote, “My amendment to withhold 100% of U.S. aid to Nigeria until its government stops the slaughter of Christians…

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2026

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Gbajabiamila Sue’s PFIPC’s Adeyemi For N15 Billion Over Alleged Defamation

Judiciary, Crime, News Flash

Gbajabiamila Sues PFIPC’s Adeyemi For N15 Billion Over Alleged Defamation Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, has sued Adeniyi Adeyemi, director-general of the controversial presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC), for alleged defamation. In the suit filed before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court, Gbajabiamila is seeking N10 billion as general damages, N5 billion as aggravated damages, N200 million as the cost of the action, and an order compelling Adeyemi to publish a full retraction and apology in five national newspapers. BACKGROUNDOn July 7, Gbajabiamila threatened a N10 billion defamation suit against Adeyemi over allegations of…

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2026

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Appeal Court Reinstates INEC’s 2027 Election Timetable

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Appeal Court reinstates INEC’s 2027 election timetable The Court of Appeal in Abuja has restored the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, overturning an earlier Federal High Court decision that invalidated key aspects of the electoral calendar. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel on Thursday, the appellate court ruled in favour of INEC’s appeal, holding that the electoral commission acted within its legal authority in issuing timelines to guide political parties and other stakeholders ahead of the 2027 polls. The decision effectively nullifies the May 20 judgment of…

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2026

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Insecurity: USA Advise Nigeria To Strengthen Protection For Christians, IDPs

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security

US Urges Nigeria To Strengthen Protection For Christians, IDPs The United States has urged Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons to their communities. The call was made by the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, during a visit to Abuja, where he held talks with senior Nigerian government officials aimed at advancing the U.S.-Nigeria strategic partnership. According to a statement issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, on Wednesday, Garcia met with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye; Chief…

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2026

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PSC Releases Names Of 50,000 Successful Police New Recruits

News Flash, Police Force, Youths

PSC Releases Names Of 50,000 Successful Police Constable Recruits The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of successful applicants recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables after completing the nationwide recruitment exercise for 50,000 personnel. The commission announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Kalu. According to the PSC, the recruitment exercise was carried out in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Character Commission, the Ministry of Police Affairs, state career and counselling departments, and the Police Community Relations Committee. The commission described the…

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BBNaija: A New Season 11 To Premiere July 26 With N160m Grand Prize

Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events

BBNaija: A New Season 11 To Premiere July 26 With N160m Grand Prize MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 11th season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) will premiere on Sunday, 26 July 2026, with the winner set to receive a record-breaking grand prize of N160 million. The announcement was made during a press briefing on Wednesday, and organisers said the prize package, comprising N100 million in cash and a brand-new SUV, is the highest in the reality show’s history. The launch show will air from 7 pm on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family. The 24-hour live channel will…

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2026

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Otti, NYSC Allowances And The Politics Of Deliberate Misinformation- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

OTTI, NYSC ALLOWANCES AND THE POLITICS OF DELIBERATE MISINFORMATION There is a clear difference between constructive criticism and the deliberate twisting of facts for political entertainment. Governor Alex Otti approved an enhanced allowance for members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Abia State. When the new NYSC State Coordinator, Mr Yunusa Tanimu, informed him that the approval had not been fully implemented, the Governor did not defend the delay, blame previous administrations or pretend that everything was perfect. He expressed surprise and immediately ordered the removal of every administrative bottleneck delaying payment. “I am surprised that the extra…

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Abia State Labour Party Opens Registration Portal For Support Groups And Political Structures Ahead Of The 2027 General Elections

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ABIA STATE LABOUR PARTY OPENS REGISTRATION PORTAL FOR SUPPORT GROUPS AND POLITICAL STRUCTURES AHEAD OF THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS The Abia State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) hereby announces the opening of a dedicated registration portal for all support groups, political structures, and affiliated organizations interested in partnering with the party ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The primary objective of this registration exercise is to identify, harmonize, and officially recognize these support groups as strategic partners in the party's 2027 electoral project. The initiative is aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing coordination among all groups…