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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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‘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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Ikenna Ukwa Receives Royal Endorsement And Blessings From Eze-Aja Nkporo And Council Of Chiefs

Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

IKENNA UKWA RECEIVES ROYAL ENDORSEMENT AND BLESSINGS FROM EZE-AJA NKPORO AND COUNCIL OF CHIEFS Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, and members of his team arrived Nkporo Ohafia where he received royal endorsement, prayers, and blessings from Eze Aja of Nkporo during a courtesy visit to his palace. The Eze Aja Nkporo, HRM Eze Jeff Iro Kalu Otusi alongside HRM Ezeogo Ude Ogbu Ude, Ezeogo Etitiama Nkporo and the members of the council commended Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa for his consistency and executing remarkable projects across the federal constituency despite not yet holding elective…

Jul

15

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Visits Enachioken Abiriba Palace, Promises More Developmental Projects

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

Ikenna Ukwa Visit Enachioken Palace, Promises More Developmental Projects The All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Enachioken of Abiriba to formally intimate him and his council of chiefs of his emergence as the APC flagbearer for the House of Representatives seat. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, while addressing the Enachioken of Abiriba, HRM Eze (Barr.) Kalu Kalu Ogbu, the Ukpaghiri of Amogudu, HRH, Eze Eme Uguru Ikpoka, the Effa of Agborji, HRH Eze Benjamin Agu Igbe and the Alioke of Ihungwu, HRH Eze Ukiwe Otisi…

Jul

14

2026

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FGN Suspends Proposed Increase In WAEC, NECO Registration Fees For 2027 Exams

Education, FGN, News Flash

FG Suspends Proposed Increase In WAEC, NECO Registration Fees For 2027 Exams The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending extensive consultations with key stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it had withdrawn its June 18, 2026 letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment to allow for a comprehensive review and broader engagement before any final decision is reached. According to the ministry, the suspension follows concerns and constructive feedback from members…

Jul

14

2026

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Alleged Certificate Forgery: Ex-Minister Nnaji Pleads Not Guilty, Gets N20m Bail

Crime, News Flash

Alleged Certificate Forgery: Ex-Minister Nnaji Pleads Not Guilty, Gets N20m Bail The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, granted N20 million bail to the former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, after he pleaded not guilty to a six-count certificate forgery charge the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filed against him. The anti-corruption agency alleged that Nnaji, who was a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet from August 16, 2023, to October 6, 2025, before he resigned, forged his academic credentials, especially a degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). He was…

Jul

14

2026

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Appeal Court Bars INEC From Recognising Mark-Led ADC Congresses

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Appeal Court Bars INEC From Recognising Mark-led ADC Congresses In a split decision of two-to-one, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday affirmed the judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A three-member panel of the appellate court, in a lead verdict delivered by Justice Okon Abang, said it found no reason to set aside the restraining order the Federal High Court in Abuja had issued against the Mark-led ADC on April…

Jul

14

2026

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ADC Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads To Supreme Court

News Flash, Politics

ADC Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads To Supreme Court The African Democratic Congress led by David Mark has said the Court of Appeal judgment delivered on Monday in Abuja on the party’s congresses will not affect its direct primaries or the emergence of its candidates for the 2027 general elections. The party also disclosed that it had commenced the process of challenging the judgment at the Supreme Court, describing the appellate court’s decision as legally unsustainable. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi. The development comes amid ongoing…

Jul

14

2026

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Why FGN Is Spending, Not Saving – Umahi

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash

Why FG Is Spending, Not Saving — Umahi The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has strongly defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, asserting that strategic infrastructure investment rather than fiscal saving is the key to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential. Addressing journalists during an inspection of the Calabar–Abuja Super Highway at the Ebonyi–Benue boundary, Umahi argued that no responsible government or economist would prioritise saving money while critical infrastructure remains undeveloped and citizens face economic hardship. He maintained that the administration is actively repositioning the nation’s economy by prioritising long-term development over short-term reserves. According to the Minister, the Tinubu…

Jul

13

2026

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Ikenna And Jenn Ukwa Foundation Hold Free Medical Outreach For Nkporo People

News Flash, Philanthropy, Politics

Ikenna and Jenn Ukwa Foundation Hold Free Medical Outreach for Nkporo People The Ikenna and Jenn Ukwa Foundation, in collaboration with the Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group, on Saturday embarked on a free medical outreach and eye screening exercise for residents of Nkporo in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. The medical outreach, aimed at bridging healthcare gaps for the elderly, women, and children in rural communities was held at the Cottage hospital, Nkporo and approved by the Abia State Ministry of Health. Speaking during the event, co-founder of the Foundation, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, who made a special appearance at the…