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2026

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Otti’s Inclusive Leadership: Why Imo Indigenes In Abia Endorsed Him For 2027 – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Otti's Inclusive Leadership: Why Imo Indigenes in Abia Endorsed Him for 2027 By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In politics, endorsements are often driven by party loyalty, ethnic affinity or electoral calculations. Occasionally, however, an endorsement transcends politics and becomes a referendum on leadership itself. Such was the significance of the decision by Imo-indigenes resident in Abia State to unanimously endorse Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for a second term in office. Their endorsement was not merely a gesture of solidarity; it was a recognition of a governor whose inclusive leadership has dismantled barriers of discrimination, restored confidence in governance and demonstrated…

Jul

16

2026

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News Alert: Ikenna Ukwa Announces N100 Million Educational Trust Fund For Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituency

Education, News Flash, Philanthropy

Breaking News: Ikenna Ukwa Announces N100 Million Educational Trust Fund for Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituency Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the APC House of Representatives Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has announced plans to establish a N100 Million Educational Trust Fund for pupils and students in primary, secondary and Tertiary institutions across the federal constituency if elected in the next general elections. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa made the announcement today while answering questions from newsmen in Abuja. He said the initiative is aimed at reducing the burden of school fees, improving learning environment, and ensuring that no child is denied education due to…

Jul

15

2026

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Otti’s Agricultural Pathway To Abia’s Food Security – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Otti’s Agricultural Pathway to Abia’s Food Security By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD For decades, agriculture remained one of Abia State's greatest economic assets, sustaining rural communities and providing livelihoods for thousands of families. Yet, despite its enormous potential, the sector suffered from years of inadequate investment, limited access to improved farm inputs, weak support systems and the absence of reliable data on genuine farmers. Today, that narrative is changing. Under the visionary leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, agriculture is being repositioned as a strategic pillar for food security, employment generation, wealth creation and sustainable economic growth. The recent flag-off…

Jul

15

2026

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After Kano, Another Northern State Set To Sponsor Mass Wedding For 300 Couples

Marriage And Love, News Flash

After Kano, Another Northern State Set To Sponsor Mass Wedding For 300 Couples AttNews reports that the Kebbi State Government has concluded plans to sponsor 300 couples in the third edition of its mass wedding programme. Chairman of the Mass Wedding Committee, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi.He said the beneficiaries were selected from the state’s 21 local government areas and 225 wards following a screening process. Argungu said the programme, organised by the state government in partnership with the foundation of the governor’s wife, is open to all eligible indigenes, regardless…

Jul

15

2026

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Nigerian Catholic Priest Dies By Suicide After Being Told To Leave US Over Expiring Visa

Immigration, News Flash, Religion

Nigerian Catholic Priest D¡es By Su¡cide After Being Told To Leave US Over Expiring Visa A Nigerian Catholic priest serving in the United States has died by suicide, days after he was directed to leave the country and return to Nigeria, where he had reportedly expressed fears for his safety. The Reverend Benjamin Okwy Madu, 54, died on July 2 at his residence in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, according to the Archdiocese of Boston, where he had served as a hospital chaplain and parish priest on Cape Ann since 2021. Father Madu’s R-1 religious worker visa was due to expire on July…

Jul

15

2026

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2027: We Need To Forgive Ourselves, North Will Work With South-East – Kwankwaso

News Flash, Politics

2027: We Need To Forgive Ourselves, North Will Work With South-East – Kwankwaso Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said Northern leaders have decided to forgive the South-East and work with the region. Kwankwaso disclosed this during an interview with BBC Igbo where he recalled how Biafra warlord, Odumegu Ojukwu and the late Alex Ekwueme worked with Northern political parties during their time. The former Kano governor said Northern and Southern leaders need to work together as one family. He said: “We have to forgive ourselves and work together as one family, the South-East has been…

Jul

15

2026

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Complete List: Security Operatives Who Sacrificed Their Lives To Free Oyo Victims

Military, News Flash, Security

FULL LIST: Security Operatives Who Sacrificed Their Lives To Free Oyo Victims The identities of security operatives who paid the supreme price during the military operation that ended the 56 day captivity of pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have been revealed. The disclosure cast fresh light on the human cost of the rescue mission, which also left another soldier wounded. This is despite ending with the safe return of most of the hostages and the arrest of suspected terrorists. The fallen personnel were identified as:Lieutenant F. A. Isaac of the Nigerian…

Jul

15

2026

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Why I May Not Contest Presidency After 2027 – Peter Obi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Why I May Not Contest Presidency After 2027 — Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he is unlikely to seek the presidency again after the 2027 general election, pointing to Nigeria’s informal power-sharing arrangement as a major reason. The former Anambra State governor said the chances of him contesting the 2031 presidential election are “very slim” because of the country’s zoning principle, which informally rotates the presidency between the North and the South. Obi made the remarks during an interview with media personality Rufai Oseni, where he responded to questions about…

Jul

15

2026

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‘Cooperation Isn’t Surrender’, Akpabio Defends National Assembly-Tinubu Ties

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash

‘Cooperation Isn’t Surrender’, Akpabio Defends National Assembly-Tinubu Ties Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the cordial relationship between the National Assembly and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying cooperation between both arms of government is driven by the national interest and should not be misconstrued as a surrender of the legislature’s constitutional independence. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, Akpabio said the legislature would continue to work constructively with the executive while carrying out its constitutional responsibility. He stressed that the National Assembly was created to serve the people and should remain open, transparent…

Jul

15

2026

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CBN Owing FGN N5.3 Trillion Unremitted Operating Surplus, Refused To Pay – OAGF

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN

CBN Owing FG N5.3 Trillion Unremitted Operating Surplus, Refused To Pay – OAGF The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has told the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts that the Central Bank of Nigeria was indebted to the government by N5.3 trillion, representing unremitted revenue from its operating surplus. Director, Revenue and Investment, in the OAGF, Makinde Mogaji disclosed this while responding to questions from members of the committee when the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, appeared before the Committee to defend audit queries from the office of the Auditor General for…