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Mar
02
2025
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Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Freed After 12 days In Captivity

Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Freed After 12 days In Captivity

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security
Abducted Afenifere youth leader freed after 12 days in captivity After spending 12 days in the custody of his abductors, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Olajuni, has regained his freedom. As reported by PUNCH, the National Secretary of the Youth Council, Biodun Aderohunmu, confirmed his release in a brief WhatsApp message on Saturday, simply stating, “He has been released.” Olajuni was kidnapped on Monday, February 17, 2025, while traveling to Abuja for a meeting. His captors had demanded a ransom of N100 million along with two tricycles before releasing him. Following a widely circulated video in…
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Mar
01
2025
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Rivers Crisis: Wike’s Camp Gives Fresh Condition For Governor Fubara

Rivers Crisis: Wike’s Camp Gives Fresh Condition For Governor Fubara

News Flash, Politics
Rivers Crisis: Wike’s Camp Gives Fresh Condition For Governor Fubara Allies of former Rivers Governor and current Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike have insisted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara must govern the state strictly according to the constitution. Speaking on Channels Television, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, former Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area and a staunch supporter of Wike, made it clear that Fubara would not be allowed to run the state outside constitutional provisions. The statement comes after the Supreme Court on Friday, ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt the release of funds to the Rivers…
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Mar
01
2025
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PDP Governor Leads 104-Member Delegate To Confer Highest Traditional Title On President Tinubu

PDP Governor Leads 104-Member Delegate To Confer Highest Traditional Title On President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, Presidency
PDP Governor Leads 104-Member Delegate To Confer Highest Traditional Title On President Tinubu. The Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers has conferred President Bola Tinubu with the highest traditional title of “Otuekong,” Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom. The President received the title at the State House, Abuja, on Friday, from Nteyin Solomon Etuk, President General of Okuibom Ibibio II Gov. Umo Eno led a 104-member delegation to the State House for the conferment. The delegation included Sen. Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, his wife Ekaette, religious leaders, former ministers, and lawmakers. Also present were representatives from women and youth…
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Mar
01
2025
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Akpabio’s Wife Sues Senator Natasha, Demands N251 Billion In Damages

Akpabio’s Wife Sues Senator Natasha, Demands N251 Billion In Damages

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Akpabio’s Wife Sues Senator Natasha, Demands N251 Billion In Damages The wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has filed lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, seeking a total of ₦251 billion in damages over allegations made by the Kogi lawmaker. The suits were filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of defamation and violation of fundamental human rights. The legal dispute arose after Senator Natasha, representing Kogi Central under the PDP, made allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a televised interview on Arise News TV. In her statement, she accused…
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Mar
01
2025
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Security, Our Top Priority: Governor Otti To The New GOC 82 Division, Nigeria Army

Security, Our Top Priority: Governor Otti To The New GOC 82 Division, Nigeria Army

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security
SECURITY, OUR TOP PRIORITY: GOVERNOR OTTI TO THE NEW GOC 82 DIVISION, NIGERIA ARMY. Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says that security remains a top priority of his administration, stressing that without security, every other plan and programme of the Government will fail. Governor Otti stated this on Friday, 28th February, when he received in audience, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General O.T. Olatoye, who was in the State for official and familiarization visit to the security formations under the jurisdiction. "For us in Abia, we believe that security is everything. Yes,…
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Mar
01
2025
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Thousands Of PDP Members In Isiala Ngwa South Dump Party, Join Labour Party Alongside Hon. Dennis

Thousands Of PDP Members In Isiala Ngwa South Dump Party, Join Labour Party Alongside Hon. Dennis

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
THOUSANDS OF PDP MEMBERS IN ISIALANGWA SOUTH DUMP PARTY, JOIN LABOUR PARTY ALONGSIDE HON. DENNIS. It was a harvest of political party members as thousands of stakeholders, ward chairmen and other faithful of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Isialangwa South LGA joined Hon. Rowland Chinwendu Dennis to defect formally to the ruling Labour Party. Receiving the new members to the Labour Party fold at the formal reception ceremony in his honour, held at the Group Primary School, Umuoba Isialangwa South LGA, Governor Otti while welcoming them, described the Labour Party as an inclusive platform open to all Nigerians and…
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Mar
01
2025
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We Are On The Same Side: Uniting ABIA State For Collective Progress – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

We Are On The Same Side: Uniting ABIA State For Collective Progress – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
We Are on the Same Side: Uniting Abia State for Collective Progress Introduction: A State Divided by PotentialAbia State is rising and fast! Its bustling markets in Aba, tech hubs sprouting in Umuahia, and vibrant cultural festivals like the Iri Ji (New Yam) celebration paint a picture of promise. Yet, beneath this potential lie deep fissures: political squabble, doubts on infrastructure projects, ethnic suspicions simmer, and youth unemployment fuels frustration. The phrase “We are on the same side, guys”—popularized recently by grassroots activists—has become a rallying cry. It calls for Abians to recognize their shared destiny and collaborate across divides.…
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Feb
28
2025
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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Governor Of ABIA, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, Son And Others For Alleged N60.85 Billion Fraud

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Governor Of ABIA, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, Son And Others For Alleged N60.85 Billion Fraud

Crime, Abia State, News Flash
EFCC Arraigns Ex-Governor of Abia, Theodore Ahamefule Orji ,son and Others for Alleged N60.85billion Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Abia State Governor, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, son, Engr. Chinedum Orji, and 3 others, Dr. Philip Nto, Onwumene King Obioma, and Romanus K. Madu, before the Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State. They face a 16-count charge for alleged conspiracy, official corruption, stealing, and diversion of public funds totaling N60.85 billion. The charges include stealing and converting N22.5 billion in security votes allocated to the Abia State Government between 2011 and 2015, and conspiring to…
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Feb
28
2025
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Supreme Court Nullifies Rivers LGA Elections

Supreme Court Nullifies Rivers LGA Elections

Judiciary, LGA, News Flash, South South
Supreme Court Nullifies Rivers LG Elections The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the outcome of the Local Government Elections that were held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024. The apex court upheld an appeal that was brought before it by the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, the court vacated the November 21, 2024, judgement of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, which validated the elections. In its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the Supreme Court held that there was no evidence…
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Feb
28
2025
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NANS And ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction Of Female Students In Benue State

NANS And ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction Of Female Students In Benue State

Human Rights, Education, News Flash, Police Force
NANS and ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction of Female Students in Benue State The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure the immediate rescue of four female students abducted from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement issued yesterday, NANS’ National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, revealed that the students were kidnapped on Tuesday night by unidentified armed men, who intercepted them around 8:30 p.m. while they were heading to a lecture hall. The victims were taken to an unknown location, sparking outrage among students,…
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