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Jun

2025

Akpabio: FGN Slams Six Cybercrime Charges On Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Akpabio: FG Slams Six Cybercrime Charges On Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The Federal Government has initiated legal proceedings against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, under Nigeria’s amended Cybercrimes Act. This marks a significant step in its efforts to combat misinformation and uphold digital integrity. Natasha faces six criminal charges for allegedly making false and damaging statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello. The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, represents the most prominent test of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024, since its enactment. Between April 1 and 14, 2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan reportedly claimed in…

Jun

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Facilitates Solar Powered Street Lights To Amaekpu & Elu Communities In Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Philanthropy

IKENNA UKWA FACILITATES SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS TO AMAEKPU & ELU COMMUNITIES IN OHAFIA Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , a philanthropist and community development enthusiast has secured the installation of solar powered street lights in Amaekpu and Elu communities in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , who is a Media and Advertising consultant facilitated the project from the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The project which is worth millions of naira and aimed at enhancing security and socio-economic development in the area will be handled by Kaplan Consults limited.These rare philathropic gestures further highlights Ikenna…

Jun

2025

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I’ll Honour One-Term Deal – Peter Obi Speaks On 2027 Opposition Coalition

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

I’ll Honour One-term Deal – Peter Obi Speaks On 2027 Opposition Coalition Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that he would honour any coalition agreement that mandates him to serve only one term as president, handing over power to the North in 2031. Speaking during a widely attended XSpace session titled #PeterObiOnParallelFacts, Obi emphasised that for him, character and integrity outweigh any desire for political office. “If the agreement is one term, I will leave on May 28, 2031 — not even May 29. I am not desperate to be president. I am desperate to see Nigeria…

Jun

2025

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NNPP Braces Up For Kwankwaso Defection To APC

News Flash, Politics

NNPP Braces Up For Kwankwaso Defection To APC The New Nigeria Peoples Party has said it will be huge relief for members, if its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ruling All Progressives Congress. This is contained in a statement by the NNPP National Secretary, Mr Oginni Olaposi on Sunday in Lagos. Olaposi was reacting to the resignation of APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje and speculations that he quit the ruling party over alleged move by Kwankwaso to join them. Ganduje resigned from his chairmanship position of the APC on Friday, citing health issues. Olaposi stated that though the…

Jun

2025

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Presidency Breaks Silence On Akume’s Purported Removal As SGF

Abuja, News Flash, Presidency

Presidency Breaks Silence On Akume’s Purported Removal As SGF The Presidency has said there has been no change in the position of Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. “There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation,” Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement made available to journalists. The statement is titled ‘Akume Remains SGF.’ This followed multiple reports which quoted Presidency sources saying Tinubu had named his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Hadiza…

Jun

2025

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Rivers: Reinstatement Looms As ‘Prodigal Son’ Fubara Gets Four Tough Conditions

News Flash, Politics, South South

Rivers: Reinstatement Looms As ‘Prodigal Son’ Fubara Gets Four Tough Conditions Hope had already waned due to sheer frustration until Thursday, June 27, when pictures of President Bola Tinubu, beaming with smiles and sandwiched by equally excited Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, emerged on various social media platforms. It was one of several peace meetings brokered by the President to reconcile the two warring factions, led by Wike against his political godson, Fubara, on the other hand. The crisis had lingered for close to two years, with both…

Jun

2025

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Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Donates APC LGA Office, Rekindling Hope For Grassroots Politics

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Donates APC LGA Office, Rekindling Hope for Grassroots Politics In a time when the call for purposeful leadership and grassroots development continues to echo across the political landscape, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has emerged as a shining example of progressive leadership with a deep commitment to party structure and community empowerment. The newly commissioned All Progressives Congress (APC) Office in Ohafia Local Government Area, generously donated by Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa is more than just a building, it is a symbol of vision, dedication, and a renewed political awakening in Abia North. Strategically located and fully equipped…

Jun

2025

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ADA Gets Greenlight On Party Registration As INEC Writes Protem Chairman

News Flash, Politics

Party Registration: ADA Gets Greenlight As INEC Writes Protem Chairman More than a week after submitting its application as one of the political parties for registration to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), an offshoot of the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) got a greenlight as the electoral body wrote a letter to its protem chairman, Akin Ricketts. The likes of former vice president, Atiku Abubakar; Labour Party’s presidential candidate during the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi and former governors Rotimi Amaechi, Nasir el-Rufai and Rauf Aregbesola are seen as the leading figures of the…

Jun

2025

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Govt Orders Immediate Closure Of IBB Varsity Over Security Concerns

Education, News Flash, Security

Govt Orders Immediate Closure Of IBB Varsity Over Security Concerns Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, due to security concerns. This is contained in a statement by Abubakar Usman, secretary to the state government (SSG), on Wednesday in Minna. Mr Usman said the decision followed recent security breaches and the tragic loss of lives within the University community. He stressed that the safety of all citizens, particularly students, remains a top priority for the government. “We are deeply saddened by recent incidents. Government is taking proactive steps to swiftly…

Jun

2025

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Eight Dead, Over 400 Injured As Kenya Anniversary Protests Turn Violent

Foreign Affairs, News Flash

Eight Dead, Over 400 Injured As Kenya Anniversary Protests Turn Violent Marches in Kenya to mark a year since massive anti-government demos turned violent on Wednesday, with eight killed and at least 400 injured as protesters held running battles with police, who flooded Nairobi’s streets with tear gas and sealed off government buildings with barbed wire. Initially peaceful commemorations descended into chaos as scattered groups ripped up flagstones to throw projectiles at security forces and chanted for the resignation of President William Ruto. Free dating network with hot profilesCash out now… or Risk one more Pump?The marches had been called…