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Jun

2026

El-Rufai Faces N8.68 Billion Corruption Charge Over CCTV Contract

El-Rufai Faces N8.68 Billion Corruption Charge Over CCTV Contract The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor Jimi Adebisi Lawal, and five others on an 11-count amended charge bordering on alleged corruption, money laundering and related offences linked to an N8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract. The defendants were arraigned before Justice Hauwa’u Buhari of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, in Charge No. FHC/KD/93C/2026. Also listed as defendants in the amended charge are Singularity Network Security Limited, Solar Life Nigeria Limited, Knowledge Investment…

Jun

2026

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Court Orders INEC To Register Citizens Democratic Alliance As Political Party

News Flash, Politics

Court Orders INEC To Register Citizens Democratic Alliance As Political Party The federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA) as a political party in Nigeria. Obiora Egwuatu, the presiding judge, on Tuesday, issued the order in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2787/25, and filed by Tamunotonye Samuel Solomon Inioribo and two others against INEC. Egwuatu ordered INEC to issue a certificate of registration to the CDA within seven days. THE CASEIn October 2025, INEC announced that CDA and seven other associations out of 14 pre-qualified associations seeking registration as political…

Jun

2026

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2027: Ikenna Ukwa’s Educational Support Programmes Raises Performance Benchmark For Opponents Even Without Being In Any Elective Office – Construction Of Modern Hostel Complex At FGC Ohafia, Scholarships/Education Grants, Free External Exams, Distribution of Customised Books And Many More

Arochukwu, Education, Ohafia LGA, Politics

PART 1: EDUCATIONAL IMPACTS OF HON. IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA…without holding any elected political position In Nigeria’s political landscape, campaign promises on education often outpace delivery. Yet some private citizens demonstrate that influence is not tied to an official seat. Hon. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the APC flagbearer for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, presents a case study in grassroots intervention, with a record of educational projects executed before holding elected office. The Ikenna Ukwa Educational Support Programme targets three chronic gaps in the federal constituency: infrastructure deficit, affordability barriers, and inadequate learning materials. Under infrastructure, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa facilitated the construction…

Jun

2026

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Change Must Begin With The Truth, Not With Don Norman’s Recycled Legal Fiction – Pastor Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

CHANGE MUST BEGIN WITH THE TRUTH, NOT WITH DON NORMAN OBINNA’S RECYCLED LEGAL FICTION Don Norman Obinna says he has “republished on public demand” because everything he predicted has allegedly come to pass. Wonderful! 😂😂😂 When an old article is dusted, perfumed and republished as prophecy, one expects at least one fulfilled prediction, one judicial pronouncement, one constitutional violation established by a court, or one hard fact that survived three years of scrutiny. Instead, what has been republished is the same pot of grammatical pepper soup: plenty of vocabulary, little legal substance and absolutely no constitutional meat. 😂 The title…

Jun

2026

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Don Norman, Face Your ADC Crises – Stop Using Governor Alex Otti, OFR, As An Excuse – By Pastor Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

DON NORMAN, FACE YOUR ADC CRISIS—STOP USING GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI, OFR, AS AN EXCUSE The allegation by Mr Don Norman Obinna that the Abia State Government sponsored the crisis within the African Democratic Congress is serious—but allegations are not evidence. Mr Don Norman should answer a few simple questions: Where is the proof of payment, instruction, meeting, communication or involvement by Governor Alex Otti, OFR? Who exactly in the Abia State Government contacted the alleged faction? When and where did the supposed sponsorship occur? A voice note full of accusations cannot become evidence merely because it was broadcast on radio.…

Jun

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Received By Idima Abam Council Of Chiefs, Women And Youths

Abia North, Arochukwu, Politics

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1JKg3wBB4D/?mibextid=wwXIfr Ikenna Ukwa Received by Idima Abam Council of Chiefs, Women and Youths Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives flagbearer for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, was warmly received by the Idima Abam Council of Chiefs, Women and youths during a courtesy visit to the community. The reception took place at the community hall, where the chiefs, and a large gathering of youths and the women assembled to welcome Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa and his team. Addressing the people, Hon. Ikenna Ukwa expressed appreciation for the warm reception and solicited the blessings and wise counsel of…

Jun

2026

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APC, LP And The Politics Of Selective Performance Tourism In The South East – By Pastor Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

APC, LP AND THE POLITICS OF SELECTIVE PERFORMANCE TOURISM IN THE SOUTH EAST Let us be honest: every political tour has its own bias. When a Presidential Media Team linked to the Renewed Hope family visits Ebonyi, Enugu and Abia, we must expect that the reading of performance will not be completely innocent. Ebonyi is APC. Enugu is increasingly friendly territory to the centre. Abia is LP, and whether anyone admits it or not, APC is watching Abia with serious political interest because Alex Otti remains one of LP’s strongest subnational symbols. So yes, bias is possible. Very possible. But…

Jun

2026

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OTTIMANIA MOVEMENT: Why Abians Are Rallying Behind Otti’s Second – Term Bid – Ambassador Osita Offor

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Why Abians Are Rallying Behind Otti's Second-Term Bid - Ambassador Osita Offor As discussions about the future of Abia State gradually shift towards the 2027 governorship election, support for Governor Alex Chioma Otti's continued leadership is gaining momentum across various segments of the state. Many stakeholders, community leaders and grassroots groups have continued to point to the governor's developmental strides as justification for calls urging him to seek a second term in office. Among those championing this cause is Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), who has remained a prominent advocate of continuity…

Jun

2026

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Appeal Court Suspends Execution Of Judgement Against ADC, 4 Others

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Appeal Court Suspends Execution Of Judgment Against ADC, 4 Others The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered the stay of execution of the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel of the appellate court led by Justice A. B. Mohammed, berated Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja for flouting an order it made on May 22, which directed him to suspend proceedings before him. The appellate court held that Justice Lifu’s action amounted to…

Jun

2026

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NDC Moves To End Political Defections, Makes Candidates Sign Indeminity Forms

News Flash, Politics

NDC Moves To End Political Defections, Makes Candidates Sign Indeminity Forms Ahead of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the National Leadership of the National Democratic Congress, NDC has made all its Governorship amd National Assembly candidates to sign the mandatory indemnity forms. According to the party, this is stringent anti-defection policy aimed at preserving party loyalty and strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions, just as it warned that the party would rely on the affidavit when candidates dump the party for other political paries after Primaries Speaking yesterday in Abuja at the Party’s National Secretariat, the National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas said…