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Jul
26
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
‘Tinubu Has Lost His Soul’ – Babachir Lawal

‘Tinubu Has Lost His Soul’ – Babachir Lawal

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
‘Tinubu Has Lost His Soul’ – Babachir Lawal Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has “lost his soul” since assuming office, saying the president is no longer the person he once knew. Lawal made the remarks during an interview with Symfoni TV released on Saturday. He described Tinubu as a generous politician who had, in the past, provided substantial financial assistance to people in need without immediately expecting anything in return. According to him, Tinubu possessed a unique ability to identify individuals who could become politically useful to him…
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Jul
25
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
IGP Disu Orders Shoot-At-Sight Nationwide For Persons With Illegal Firearms

IGP Disu Orders Shoot-At-Sight Nationwide For Persons With Illegal Firearms

Crime, News Flash, Police Force
IGP Disu Orders Shoot-at-sight Nationwide For Persons With Illegal Firearms The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms. This was said to be part of renewed efforts to tackle insecurity. Disu gave the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. According to the IG, the order followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive that the persistent insecurity in Benue State must be brought to an end. He stressed that only authorised security personnel were legally permitted to bear…
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Jul
25
2026
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‘There’s Nowhere Like Home,’ Tinubu Urges Healthcare Professionals In Diaspora To Return

‘There’s Nowhere Like Home,’ Tinubu Urges Healthcare Professionals In Diaspora To Return

Health, News Flash, Presidency
‘There’s Nowhere Like Home,’ Tinubu Urges Healthcare Professionals In Diaspora To Return President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to return home and lend their expertise to the ongoing transformation of the nation’s healthcare sector. Tinubu made the call when he received a delegation of Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations Worldwide and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as part of the 2026 National Diaspora Day Celebration at the State House, Abuja. The President acknowledged that Nigeria needs the knowledge, innovation, experience and patriotism of…
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Jul
25
2026
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INEC Issues Final Call As Voter Registration Closes Sunday

INEC Issues Final Call As Voter Registration Closes Sunday

News Flash, Politics
INEC Issues Final Call As Voter Registration Closes Sunday The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged eligible Nigerians to complete their voter registration before the Continuous Voter Registration exercise closes on Sunday, July 26, 2026. INEC issued the reminder in a public notice shared on its X account on Saturday. “Your future won’t wait. Neither should you. The Continuous Voter Registration exercise ends Sunday, 26 July 2026,” the commission said. Prospective voters can complete their registration online through the commission’s CVR portal or visit designated registration centres for physical assistance. INEC said Nigerians requiring assistance could visit any of…
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Jul
23
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
2027: All Five South-East Governors Resolve To Back Tinubu’s Re-Election – Uzodimma Declares

2027: All Five South-East Governors Resolve To Back Tinubu’s Re-Election – Uzodimma Declares

News Flash, Politics, South East
2027: All Five South-East Governors Resolve To Back Tinubu’s Re-Election – Uzodimma Declares Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has disclosed that the five governors of the South-East have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing what he described as the President’s unprecedented commitment to the development of the region through landmark infrastructure and economic initiatives. Uzodimma said the governors had reviewed the performance of the Tinubu administration as it relates to the development of the South-East and unanimously agreed that the region would continue to identify with the President and…
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Jul
23
2026
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Rivers 2027: Gov. Fubara Reveals Anointed Candidate, Begs Supporters To Vote For Him

Rivers 2027: Gov. Fubara Reveals Anointed Candidate, Begs Supporters To Vote For Him

News Flash, Politics
Rivers 2027: Gov. Fubara Reveals Anointed Candidate, Begs Supporters To Vote For Him Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has openly declared support for Kingsley Chinda as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election, while also throwing his weight behind the political coalition associated with former Rivers governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Fubara made the declaration on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Rivers Medical Industries Project in Port Harcourt, where he told supporters that the political crisis that once divided the state had been resolved and that a new era of unity…
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Jul
23
2026
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Dangote Refinery Resumes Naira Sales, Sets New Petrol Price

Dangote Refinery Resumes Naira Sales, Sets New Petrol Price

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Dangote Refinery Resumes Naira Sales, Sets New Petrol Price Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed gantry loading in Naira, ditching its earlier decision to sell petrol in dollars. According to Naija News, the refinery also announced a new price for petrol, setting it at ₦1,215 per litre, an increase of ₦140 from the previous price of ₦1,075 per litre. It will be recalled that Dangote Petroleum Refinery had pegged the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol or fuel, at $0.779 per litre, officially commencing dollar-denominated sales of refined petroleum products and ending the naira pricing regime…
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Jul
23
2026
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Dr. Osita Offor Rallies Umunneochi For Governor Otti’s Homecoming, Urges Massive Grassroots Support Ahead Of 2027

Dr. Osita Offor Rallies Umunneochi For Governor Otti’s Homecoming, Urges Massive Grassroots Support Ahead Of 2027

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
Dr. Osita Offor Rallies Umunneochi For Governor Otti's Homecoming, Urges Massive Grassroots Support Ahead Of 2027 Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has called on the people of Umunneochi Local Government Area to troop out in large numbers to welcome the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, during his homecoming and reception scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026. In a goodwill message made available to ATTNEWS, Ambassador Offor described Governor Otti as a pragmatic, visionary and indefatigable leader whose administration has restored public confidence in governance through…
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Jul
20
2026
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Ikenna Ukwa Meets Abiriba Inner Caucus, Receives Support Ahead Of 2027 National Assembly Election

Ikenna Ukwa Meets Abiriba Inner Caucus, Receives Support Ahead Of 2027 National Assembly Election

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics
Ikenna Ukwa Meets Abiriba Inner Caucus, Receives Support Ahead of 2027 National Assembly Election Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, held an interactive session with members of the Inner Caucus Group, a socio-community association of men and youths in Abiriba. The meeting, held in Abiriba, provided an opportunity for Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa to brief the group on his vision for the constituency and to strengthen ties with stakeholders at the grassroots. Members of the Inner Caucus commended Ikenna Ukwa for his consistent identification with the Abiriba people and for facilitating the installation of…
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Jul
20
2026
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46-Year-Old Senegalese President, Faye, Elected ECOWAS Chairman

46-Year-Old Senegalese President, Faye, Elected ECOWAS Chairman

Foreign Affairs, News Flash
46-year-old Senegal’s President, Faye, Elected ECOWAS Chairman Senegalese President Bassirou Faye has been elected chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Faye was elected on Sunday at the 69th ordinary session of the ECOWAS authority of heads of state and government held in Lungi, Sierra Leone. He succeeds Sierra Leonian President Julius Bio. In another diplomatic win for the French-speaking West African country, Birame Diop, former minister of the armed forces, was elected president of the ECOWAS Commission for the 2026-2030 term. It is the first time Senegal has been elected to preside over the commission since…
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