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Feb

2026

El-Rufai Accuses Ribadu Of Ordering His Arrest, Claims NSA’s Phone Tapped

El-Rufai Accuses Ribadu Of Ordering His Arrest, Claims NSA’s Phone Tapped The former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, ordered his arrest and is behind the alleged attempt to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday. Speaking on Friday in an interview with Arise Television, the former governor claimed that Mr Ribadu personally ordered his arrest. AttNews earlier reported that Mr El-Rufai was involved in a heated verbal exchange with security operatives at the Abuja airport, shortly after his arrival in the country. According to eyewitness accounts,…

Feb

2026

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Power Recognizes Reform: A 48 Laws Of Power Reading Of Tinubu-Otti Alignment- And Why Blackmail Politics Fails – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Power Recognizes Reform: A 48 Laws of Power Reading of Tinubu–Otti Alignment — And Why Blackmail Politics Fails In Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power, one recurring principle appears across multiple laws: real power aligns with utility, performance, and reform capacity — not noise. Political history repeatedly shows that central leaders tend to work more smoothly with subnational actors who reinforce structural reform, fiscal discipline, and institutional modernization. Seen through that lens, the visible policy alignment between President Bola Tinubu’s federal reform agenda and Governor Alex Otti’s state-level reform posture is neither accidental nor sentimental — it is structurally…

Feb

2026

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I’ll Work Against Obi In 2027 – Cubana Chief Priest

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I’ll Work Against Obi In 2027 – Cubana Chief Priest Socialite Cubana Chief Priest has declared his intention to work against Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. He made this known during an Instagram exchange with followers, confirming his stance after being asked directly. A user asked him directly, “So in simple terms, You are working against Obi in the upcoming presidential election. lol.” Chief Priest, who served as a special adviser to an APC governor, cited his past involvement with Obi’s campaign as a reason for his current opposition. Responding, Cubana Chief Priest confirmed his stance, writing, “yes…

Feb

2026

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‘What Transpired When Atiku, Makinde Met IBB In Minna’ – Fayose Opens Can Of Worms

News Flash, Politics

‘What Transpired When Atiku, Makinde Met IBB In Minna’ – Fayose Opens Can Of Worms A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged details of a high-level political meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, claiming discussions centred on a potential presidential ticket under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement shared via his verified X handle on Wednesday, Fayose said the Minna meeting was strategically arranged, with the “venue and personalities involved carefully chosen so as to ensure confidence and acceptability.” He claimed that political calculations around zoning and regional…

Feb

2026

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I Will Soon Be Arrested By FGN – El-Rufai Reveals, Give Reason

FGN, News Flash, Politics

I Will Soon Be Arrested By FG – El-Rufai Reveals, Give Reason Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, says he expects to be arrested “any moment now” by federal authorities. Speaking in a recent interview with BBC Hausa, el-Rufai said four individuals who worked closely with him during his tenure as governor have already been arrested, adding that he believes he may be involved. He alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is aggressively pressuring politicians—either to defect to the party or to remain inside it—as the battle for 2027 begins to take shape. “Four people who worked with…

Feb

2026

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NNPP Rejects US Bill Seeking Sanctions On Kwankwaso Over Alleged Religious Violations

News Flash, Politics, Religion, Security

NNPP Rejects US Bill Seeking Sanctions On Kwankwaso Over Alleged Religious Violations The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned a bill before the United States congress seeking to impose sanctions on Rabiu Kwankwaso, its national leader, for alleged “severe religious freedom violations”. On Tuesday, five US lawmakers introduced a bill in the country’s house of representatives to compel the secretary of state to submit a “comprehensive report on US efforts to address the ongoing religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria. If the proposed legislation becomes law, the Departments of State and Treasury are expected to impose sanctions, including…

Feb

2026

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Abia Finances: Records, Not Rants – A Fact-Check Response To The “Old Vs New Abia” Claim – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

ABIA FINANCES: RECORDS, NOT RANTS — A FACT-CHECK RESPONSE TO THE “OLD VS NEW ABIA” CLAIM Let us step away from emotion and return to documents. I believe that the recent Facebook Livestream has suddenly rejuvenated you to spill as usual. We will also fact check you, albeit, as usual 😆 A write-up from our long silenced friend claims that nothing has changed in Abia, that finances are being concealed, that huge sums are wasted on private jets, and that rising revenues have produced no measurable governance difference. Strong claims — but strong claims must survive documentary testing. Start with…

Feb

2026

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Nnamdi Kanu Orders Total Cancellation Of Monday Sit-At-Home In South-East – IPOB

Human Rights, News Flash, Politics, Security

Nnamdi Kanu Orders Total Cancellation Of Monday Sit-at-Home In South-East – IPOB The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. The directive comes directly from IPOB leader Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who emphasized that the people should return to schools, workplaces, and markets without fear or intimidation. IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, stated that any attempt to enforce the sit-at-home from this point forward would be considered opposition to Kanu’s orders and the Biafran cause. “All markets, schools, offices, transport services, and economic activities must…

Feb

2026

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Amb. Osita Offor Tells Senator Orji Kalu To Withdraw Petition Against Ohafia Youths With Immediate Effect, Tender Unreserved Public Apology

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia North, Human Rights, Ohafia LGA, Politics

Amb. Osita Offor Tells Senator Orji Kalu to Withdraw Petition Against Ohafia Youths With Immediate Effect, Tender Unreserved Public Apology …Cautions the senator to inbibe in the spirit of dialogue instead of intimidation and political desperation. Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander” and the Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has called on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to immediately withdraw his case against youths of Ohafia Local Government Area and tender an unreserved public apology to the Ohafia Clan. Dr. Offor was reacting to the recent political tension between the former Abia State governor and Ohafia…

Feb

2026

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Ukwa East Mayor Leads Labour Party Expansion As Former Majority Leader, Key Political Figures Defect To Support Governor Otti’s Re-election- By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Ukwa East Mayor Leads Labour Party Expansion as Former Majority Leader, Key Political Figures Defect to Support Governor Otti’s Re-election The Executive Mayor of Ukwa East Local Government Area, Hon. Chibunna Akara, has continued to strengthen the Labour Party at the grassroots as Hon. Paul Taribo, former Member representing Ukwa East State Constituency and former Deputy Majority Leader of the 7th Abia State House of Assembly and Mrs. Theresa Ijeoma Oxford Nwabara, on Saturday, 7th February, 2026, officially defected to the Labour Party alongside other political figures and supporters. The defection ceremony took place in Ikwueke East Ward, where Hon.…