Abuja - Abia ThinkTank News

Feb

2026

No US Troops Deployed In Nigeria- Defence Headquarters

No US Troops Deployed In Nigeria – Defence Headquarters The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said there is no truth in reports claiming that United States troops have been deployed in Nigeria. DHQ maintained that Nigeria has a long-standing and structured security partnership and cooperation with the United States, rooted in mutual respect and focused on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics support and strategic dialogue aimed at addressing shared security concerns, including terrorism and transnational threats. Director, Defence Information, Major General Somaila Uba, who made this known, said all engagements are conducted in full respect of Nigeria’s…

Jan

2026

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Finally, The Labour Party Is Back – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abuja, Politics

FINALLY, THE LABOUR PARTY IS BACK In a landmark judgment, Justice Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha–led Caretaker Committee as the duly recognized National Executive leadership of the Labour Party. The court further ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognize the Caretaker Committee in strict compliance with the judgment of the Supreme Court, thereby putting to rest all lingering disputes over the party’s legitimate leadership. This decisive ruling marks a significant victory for democracy, the rule of law, and the teeming members and supporters of the Labour…

Dec

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Alleged Fraud: My International Passport Was Stolen In London – Ngige Tells Court, Gets Bail

Crime, Abuja, News Flash

Alleged Fraud: My International Passport Was Stolen In London – Ngige Tells Court, Gets Bail A federal capital territory high court in Gwarinpa has granted bail to Chris Ngige, former minister of labour and employment. Maryam Hassan, presiding judge, ordered that Ngige should continue on the administrative bail earlier granted to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court however ordered that Ngige must present a surety who is a director under the employ of the federal government. The surety, the court added, must have a landed property and is expected to deposit documents of the landed property…

Dec

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Supreme Court Affirms President’s Power To Declare State Of Emergency Rule, Suspend Elected Officials

Abuja, Judiciary, Politics

Supreme Court Affirms President’s Power To Declare Emergency Rule, Suspend Elected Officials The Supreme Court has upheld the President’s power to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order or a descent into chaos or anarchy. The apex court, in a split decision of six-to-one on Monday, held that the President, during a state of emergency, can suspend elected officials, but that such suspensions must be for a limited period. Justice Mohammed Idris held, in the lead majority judgment, that Section 305 of the Constitution empowers the President to deploy extraordinary measures…

Dec

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Power Play: President Tinubu Replaces Obinna Oriaku With Victor Ikeji As Abia FCC Commissioner

Abuja, FGN, National Assembly

Power Play: President Tinubu Replaces Obinna Oriaku With Victor Ikeji As Abia FCC Commissioner President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has withdrawn the nomination of Obinna Oriaku and forwarded a fresh request to the Senate seeking confirmation of Victor Ikeji as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Commissioner representing Abia State. The President’s letter was read on the floor of the Senate on Thursday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary. According to Tinubu, the new nomination is in accordance with Section 154 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the President to appoint members of the Commission subject to Senate…

Dec

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Gov Otti Meets Tinubu Over Efforts To Secure Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Abuja, Human Rights, News Flash

Gov Otti Meets Tinubu Over Efforts To Secure Nnamdi Kanu’s Release President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday met with Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Governor Otti’s meeting with President Tinubu is believed to be part of ongoing engagements aimed at securing the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The meeting comes just days after Governor Otti visited Kanu at the Sokoto prison facility, where the IPOB leader is serving his sentence. Otti undertook the Sokoto visit alongside Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu; the Abia State…

Dec

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Any Police Officer Escorting VIP Is On Illegal Duty, Will Be Arrested – Force Spokesman

Abuja, News Flash, Police Force, Security

Any Police Officer Escorting VIP Is On Illegal Duty, Will Be Arrested — Force Spokesman The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned that any police officer found providing escort or protection for Very Important Persons (VIPs) will be arrested, describing such assignments as “illegal duty” under the current directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, issued the warning on Tuesday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. Hundeyin stressed that the enforcement operation is fully underway, emphasising that all officers attached to VIP protection duties have been withdrawn.…

Nov

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Tension As Gunshot Rocks PDP Headquarters

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

Tension As Gunshot Rocks PDP Headquarters There is currently tension at the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja over attempts to hold parallel meetings. The National Working Committee (NWC) elected in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, and the faction backed by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, had fixed meetings for today. Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the pro-Wike faction, had arrived the Wadata Plaza with some of their Members.Shortly after, members of the Taminu Turaki faction also arrived the headquarters but were prevented from going in. However, two governors forced their way in, but…

Nov

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Lieutenant Yerima Escapes Assasination Attempt In Abuja

Crime, Abuja, News Flash

Lieutenant Yerima escapes assassination attempt in Abuja Lieutenant Yerima escapes assassination attempt in AbujaBy Kingsley Omonobi A young Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. A.M. Yerima, who recently had a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening. Military sources told Vanguard that Yerima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black and riding in two unmarked Hilux vans with no number plates. The vehicles allegedly followed him from the NIPCO Filling Station off Kubwa Expressway to Gado Nasco Way. According to the source, the officer noticed the surveillance and executed…

Nov

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Wike Lacks Patience, Disrespected Tinubu In Standoff With Naval Officer – Defence Minister, Matawalle

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Personality

Wike Lacks Patience, Disrespected Tinubu In Standoff With Naval Officer – Defence Minister, Matawalle Defence minister Bello Matawalle has criticised former Governor Nyesom Wike over a standoff involving a naval officer, Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima. The standoff, which occurred on Tuesday, arose over the ownership of a parcel of land in Gaduwa District, Abuja, guarded by armed naval officers led by Mr Yerima, who was carrying out orders from a former naval chief, Zubairu Gambo. In an interview with DCL Hausa on Wednesday, Mr Matwalle stated that the matter ought to have been resolved administratively, rather than Mr Wike, the FCT…