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Jun
18
2025
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FGN Announces Emergency Evacuation For Nigerians In Israel, Iran

FGN Announces Emergency Evacuation For Nigerians In Israel, Iran

FGN, Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash
FG Announces Emergency Evacuation For Nigerians In Israel, Iran The Federal Government has announced that it is finalising emergency evacuation plans for Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran following the recent escalation of hostilities between the two nations. According to a statement released by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday night, Nigerian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran are actively reaching out to affected citizens and coordinating efforts to ensure their safe return. Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)Despicable Me 4 (2024)Nigerians in the affected regions have been urged to adhere strictly to…
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Jun
17
2025
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The Gaza Crucible: A Global Poverty And Unyielding Resilience – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Gaza Crucible: A Global Poverty And Unyielding Resilience – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, War
The Gaza Crucible: A Global Metaphor for Engineered Poverty and Unyielding ResilienceData as of June 2025 Ⅰ. Anatomy of Scarcity: The Architecture of DeprivationThe Gaza Strip’s 2.1 million Palestinians endure orchestrated deprivation under a 17-year blockade. Seventy-five percent face "Emergency" or "Catastrophic" food insecurity (IPC Phase 4-5), with acute malnutrition afflicting 5.8% of children under five—a 23% rise since January 2025. Documented child starvation deaths reached 57 by May 2025. Water access has collapsed to under 10 liters daily per person due to saline contamination and infrastructure damage causing 50-65% piped-water leakage. Movement restrictions have displaced 664,800 people since March…
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Jun
17
2025
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Gov. Otti Encourages Innovation, Urges Champions Of The State Hackathon To Work With The Government Team

Gov. Otti Encourages Innovation, Urges Champions Of The State Hackathon To Work With The Government Team

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Sports
GOV. OTTI ENCOURAGES INNOVATION, URGES CHAMPIONS OF THE STATE HACKATHON TO WORK WITH THE GOVERNMENT TEAM. On Monday, June 16th, Gov. Alex Otti received in audience, at the Executive Council Chamber, the State Champions of the 2025 Civic Connect Hackathon organised by the State Ministry of Science and Technology and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Economy. Gov. Otti praised Abia Youths for brimming with potentials and urged the Government team to continue creating such platforms where innovation is not only encouraged but celebrated. He directed the Honourable Commissioner for Science and Technology and the Chief Information Officer…
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Jun
16
2025
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Bobrisky Knocks Senators, Reps Over Silence On Benue Killings

Bobrisky Knocks Senators, Reps Over Silence On Benue Killings

National Assembly, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, North Central
Bobrisky Knocks Senators, Reps Over Silence On Benue Killings Nigerian media personality, Okuneye Idris, better known as Bobrisky, has criticised Nigerian senators and house of Reps Members for their perceived inaction regarding the recent killings in Benue State. Bobrisky, on Monday, expressed his frustration on Instagram, highlighting that while lawmakers swiftly convened meetings over his legal issues, they have remained silent on the ongoing violence in Benue. He wrote, “Senator/House representative didn’t call urgent meeting over the killing happening in Benue. “Senator/House representative didn’t call an urgent meeting over the killing happening in Benue. But they can call an urgent…
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Jun
16
2025
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Court Grants Emefiele N2 Billion Bail Over Abuja’s Duplexes

Court Grants Emefiele N2 Billion Bail Over Abuja’s Duplexes

Crime, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, Judiciary
Court Grants Emefiele N2 Billion Bail Over Abuja’s Duplexes A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele bail set at ₦2 billion, with stringent surety conditions, in the ongoing prosecution over alleged financial crimes and illicit property acquisition. Justice Halilu Yusuf, presiding over the eight‑count charge, noted that Mr. Emefiele “had previously been granted bail in three other criminal cases that remain pending” and that “there is no evidence before this court that the defendant has ever jumped bail.” He therefore ruled that Emefiele could be released if he produced two sureties each owning property…
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Jun
16
2025
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Court Rejects Attempt To Arrest Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti

Court Rejects Attempt To Arrest Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti

Crime, FGN, National Assembly, News Flash
Court Rejects Attempt To Arrest Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined a request by federal prosecutors to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her absence at an arraignment. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was dragged to court by the Federal government on charges of criminal defamation. Justice M.G. Umar, on Monday, ruled against the application for arrest, citing improper service of the charges. “How do you expect her to be in court this morning if she was only served today? I will not grant your application if she was served…
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Jun
16
2025
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Governor Otti: Delivering Results, Defying Detractors – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti: Delivering Results, Defying Detractors – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Governor Otti: Delivering Results, Defying Detractors By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s bold decision to venture into politics in 2014—leaving behind a highly successful career as Chief Executive Officer in the banking sector—marked the dawn of a new era for Abia State. His resolve to join hands with other progressive-minded Abians to rescue a sinking state and reposition it for greatness has been evident in his style of governance. Today, Governor Otti has demonstrated not only preparedness but an unwavering commitment to fulfilling his electoral promises. In just two years, Governor Otti’s administration has significantly improved the lives…
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Jun
16
2025
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Amuru Abam And Ihechiowa Women Receive Bags Of Fertilizer From Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation

Amuru Abam And Ihechiowa Women Receive Bags Of Fertilizer From Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation

Abia North, Abia State, Empowerment, Philanthropy
AMURU ABAM AND IHECHIOWA WOMEN RECEIVES BAGS OF FERTILIZER FROM IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION On Saturday 14th June 2025, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa 's team stormed Amuru Abam and Ihechiowa, all in Arochukwu LGA to distribute bags of fertilizers, facilitated by Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa under the auspices of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, which he co-founded with his wife, Lolo Jennifer E. Ukwa . Hon Ikenna and his wife, have been at the forefront of carrying out numerous developmental initiatives, empowerment and distribution of items for the general wellbeing of the women, men, youth and communities in Ohafia…
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Jun
16
2025
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Benue-Plateau Trough: When Will This Madness Stop? – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Benue-Plateau Trough: When Will This Madness Stop? – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, North Central
Benue-Plateau Trough: When Will This Madness Stop? I. The Unending Carnage: Quantifying the TragedyThe violence across Nigeria’s Middle Belt, particularly in Benue and Plateau states, has escalated into a humanitarian catastrophe. Recent massacres in April–June 2025 alone claimed over 270 lives in Benue’s Gwer West, Logo, and Ukum areas, including 42 in Tyolaha and Tse-Ubiam villages and 44 in coordinated raids on Ahume and Aondona. Victims included a pregnant woman "macheted" and a two-year-old boy "mutilated," while a Catholic priest was critically wounded . Historical scale reveals a grimmer picture: at least 6,896 deaths in Benue since May 2023 and…
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Jun
16
2025
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No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore

No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Personality, Politics
No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said that many Nigerians are already living in “hell” due to persistent government failures, and should not have to experience it again after life on earth. Speaking on Rubbin’ Minds, a Channels Television programme hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Sowore urged Nigerians to embrace political action and push for a better future, rather than merely holding on to hope. “You must embrace the reality and fight for the future that can give you hope. And hope…
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