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Feb

2025

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,…

Feb

2025

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‘I Don’t See Peter Obi Contesting 2027 Presidential Election Under The Labour Party’ – Valentine Ozigbo As He Speaks about His Shift To APC

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Ozigbo Speculates on Peter Obi’s Future Beyond Labour Party Valentine Ozigbo, a former CEO of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria, has expressed doubts that Peter Obi will contest the 2027 presidential election under the Labour Party (LP), the platform he used in 2023. Ozigbo, who recently left the LP to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), cited his “unwavering commitment” to the broader vision for Anambra State as his reason for the switch. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, he revealed that his time in the LP exposed him to coalition discussions that led him to believe Obi…

Feb

2025

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Sexual Harassment: Akpabio Punishing Me Because I Refused To Sleep With Him – Senator Natasha

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Akpabio Punishing Me Because I Refused To Sleep With Him – Senator Natasha Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. The lawmaker who has dominated the headlines over her spat with the senate president made the claim on ARISE TV, on Friday. AttNews had reported how the Kogi Senator had a heated argument with Akpabio after discovering that her seat was changed without her consent. She was subsequently referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, for disciplinary review. Chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun (LP, Edo South), the committee was…

Feb

2025

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Ohafia LGA Mayor Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Nominated For Rootswatch Magazine 2025 Merit Award

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events

OHAFIA LGA IS IN THE NEWS AGAIN FOR THE RIGHT REASONS. A widely read and reputable news publication Rootswatch magazine is preparing to give awards to deserving local governments and their chairmen via the 2025 version of their annual merit awards. Our indefatigable mayor Chief Eleanya O. Kalu who is in a dizzying hurry to make and leave his mark is rightly and deservedly one of the nominees for assessment for the coveted prize. We therefore use this medium to ask the general public to pitch in and express their appreciation cum approval by voting massively for our performing chairman.…

Feb

2025

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Meranda Stepped Down As Speaker During Peace Meeting – Obasa Reveals

Lagos, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Meranda stepped down as speaker during peace meeting - Obasa reveals Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has alleged that Mojisola Meranda stepped down from her role as Speaker during a peace/reconciliation meeting held in Marina. As reported by PUNCH, speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Thursday, Obasa stated that Meranda announced her resignation during a reconciliation meeting held at the Lagos House in Marina last weekend. “At the meeting in Marina, attended by key party leaders, Meranda openly declared that she was stepping down,” Obasa said. He further questioned whether she…

Feb

2025

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Gov. Otti Setting Up Export Growth Lab In ABA, Seeks Greater Partnership With UNDP

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV. OTTI PLANS TO SET UP EXPORT GROWTH LAB IN ABA, SEEKS GREATER PARTNERSHIP WITH UNDP. In a bid to create a more functional economy in the State, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti is planning to set up an export growth lab in Aba the commercial nerve centre of the South East. Governor Otti disclosed this on thursday while receiving in audience the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He expressed the hope that there is a lot Abia State Government can do together with the UNDP. "We believe that there is a whole lot we…

Feb

2025

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There Is No Better Place For Investment Than ABIA, Gov. Otti Tells German Consul General

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE FOR INVESTMENT THAN ABIA, GOV. OTTI TELLS GERMANY CONSUL GENERAL. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says that there is no better place to invest than Abia as the State has what it takes to partner investors and drive the State's economy. Governor Otti stated this on thursday while receiving in audience the Consul General of Republic of Germany to Nigeria, Mr. Weert Borner. He said that there is a lot of opportunities in Abia yearning for partnership with credible organisations. The Governor said that the time is ripe for investors to explore opportunities in…

Feb

2025

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El-Rufai Opens Up; Reveals What Could Make Him Leave APC

News Flash, Personality, Politics

El-Rufai Reveals What Could Make Him Leave APC Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he will remain active in politics for life but may leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) if the party fails to realign with the progressive values he stands for. El-Rufai made this known in an interview with Arise Television on Monday. He explained that while he has no plans to seek elective office again, he intends to continue influencing governance and political decisions within his party. He said, “I will remain in politics for life, but that does not mean I will be…

Feb

2025

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Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency

National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics

Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that her probe proceedings at the Senate be broadcast live, declaring that Nigerians have a right to witness the process. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following her face-off with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over a seating arrangement, said she was ready to face the panel but would not allow the matter to be handled behind closed doors. In a statement she posted on her Facebook page on Thursday, the lawmaker said she had so far refrained…

Feb

2025

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Obasa Resumes As Lagos State Assembly Speaker

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

I’ve resumed as Lagos Assembly Speaker – Obasa The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that he has resumed his position as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday after returning to parliament with police and State Security Service details for the first time since he was removed on January 13. “I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa said. More to come…