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Apr

2025

‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Coming Home’, Natasha Says As Mammoth Crowd Throng Her Home Coming In A Chattered Helicopter

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Security, Women Affairs

‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Coming Home’, Natasha Says As Mammoth Crowd Throng Her Homecoming In A Chattered Helicopter Despite the ban on political rallies and restrictions on convoys, a massive crowd of supporters thronged Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State on Tuesday to welcome home Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a dramatic turn of events, the senator arrived by helicopter, stunning the waiting crowd, who had gathered in front of her country home in Ihima since morning. The supporters, carrying placards and chanting in solidarity, defied police warnings and a curfew imposed by the Chairman of Okehi Local…

Apr

2025

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Natasha Shuns Kogi Rally Ban, Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency

National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics, Security

Natasha Shuns Kogi Rally Ban, Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, announced that she would not back out on her plan to return to her constituency for the Sallah break. The senator also urged her supporters to disregard speculations making the round that she has cancelled her scheduled visit. She disclosed this in a statement issued by her media team in the early hours of Tuesday. The statement read, “We are pleased to confirm that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sallah visit to Kogi Central Senatorial District will proceed as planned. “Despite…

Apr

2025

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“Shut Up” Comment: I Will Report Ezekwesili To Igbo Traditional Leaders – Sen. Nwaebonyi

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, South East

“Shut Up” Comment: I Will Report Ezekwesili To Igbo Traditional Leaders – Sen Nwaebonyi Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, has vowed to report former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, to Igbo traditional leaders over what he described as a disrespectful and unprecedented attack on his person. Speaking on Kakaaki, a breakfast programme on AIT, Nwaebonyi expressed outrage over Ezekwesili’s alleged comment telling him to “shut up” and calling him a “hooligan.” He described the remarks as an insult not just to him but to the revered institution of Igbo red-cap chiefs. “I am going to…

Apr

2025

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Suspended Senator Natasha Returns To Nigeria, Bags Bold Voice Award

National Assembly, Personality, Politics, Senate, Women Affairs

Suspended Senator Natasha Returns To Nigeria, Bags Bold Voice Award Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has returned to Nigeria. The lawmaker returned after her controversial appearance at the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) where she tabled the ‘unjust action’ of the Senate against her. Akpoti-Uduaghan upon her return was honoured with The Bold Voice of Good Governance Award at the 2025 ARISE Gala Night. The award ceremony which took place on Monday, March 31, was organised by Arise Television in honour of 65 women making an impact in Nigeria. The event was part of the grand finale…

Apr

2025

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‘We Will Emerge Stronger’ – Rivers Governor Declared Amid Political Crisis

News Flash, Politics, South South

“We Will Emerge Stronger” – Rivers Governor Declares Amid Political Crisis Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured residents that the current political crisis will ultimately make the state stronger, not weaker. His statement comes as Rivers faces a political conflict allegedly fueled by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The crisis has led to the six-month suspension of elected officials and the appointment of Ibok-ete Ibas as the sole administrator to replace Fubara under an emergency rule. Fubara made the remarks while receiving Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in…

Apr

2025

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Ahead Of Distinguished Senator Natasha H Akpoti’s Home Coming, APC Led Kogi State Government Has Banned Social Gatherings, As Means To Stop Her – By Ebuka Romeo Okoye

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, People & Events, Politics, Security

Ahead of Distinguished Senator Natasha H Akpoti's Home Coming tomorrow, APC led state government has banned social gatherings, as means to stop her from holding the scheduled rally. By banning social gatherings and use of convoy in Kogi, Gov. Ododo has once again proven those of us who don't support state police, right.I once again insist that, the worst thing that will happen to today's Nigeria, is to grant that useless request for these power drunk, dubious individuals. Imagine a country where all the senators, state governor and his predecessor are fightin one woman.Why desperately wanting to stop her?Why flexing…

Mar

2025

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Gov. Otti Calls For Peace, Tolerance, As He Holds Eid El Fitr With Muslim Faithful In ABIA State

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, Religion

GOV. OTTI CALLS FOR PEACE, TOLERANCE, AS HE HOLDS EID EL FITR WITH MUSLIM FAITHFUL IN ABIA STATE. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has called for peace, understanding and tolerance among Nigerians as the Muslim faithful across the globe celebrate this year's Eid El Fitr. Governor Otti was speaking on Monday at his Nvosi country home while receiving members of the Muslim community who paid him Sallah homage. He said that his administration does not discriminate along religious, gender or tribal lines, maintaining that it is lack of understanding that leads to discriminations. "I think it is lack of…

Mar

2025

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Governor Alex Otti’s Debt Management And Governance In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Governor Alex Otti’s Debt Management and Governance in Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s transformative approach to debt management and governance in Abia State deserves widespread recognition. Inheriting a debt burden of ₦191.2 billion from previous administrations, his administration achieved the remarkable feat of retiring ₦90 billion (47%) of this debt within just 15 months, all without resorting to new borrowing. This accomplishment reflects a disciplined fiscal strategy anchored in cost-cutting, improved revenue generation, and prioritization of critical sectors. By renegotiating inflated contracts, digitizing tax systems to curb leakages, and slashing frivolous expenditures, Otti has demonstrated that subnational governments in Nigeria…

Mar

2025

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A Robust Treatise On Fulani Herdsmen, Nigerian Politics, And The Path To Reconciliation: Uromi As A Microcosm Of National Crisis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, People Reorientation, Politics, Religion, Security

A Robust Treatise on Fulani Herdsmen, Nigerian Politics, and the Path to Reconciliation: Uromi as a Microcosm of National Crisis I. The Fulani Herdsmen Conundrum in Context The Fulani, a predominantly pastoralist ethnic group dispersed across West Africa, constitute approximately 6% of Nigeria’s population. Renowned for their transhumant traditions, Fulani herdsmen have historically traversed the Sahelian belt, navigating seasonal grazing routes. However, contemporary clashes between these pastoralists and agrarian communities—epitomized by the conflict in Uromi, Edo State—underscore a crisis rooted in resource competition, identity politics, and governance failures. Key Issues: Land Scarcity: Population growth and agricultural expansion have eroded grazing…

Mar

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Commiserate With The Ndukwe’s Family In Amokwe Item

Abia North, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events, Philanthropy, Politics

IKENNA UKWA COMMISERATE WITH THE NDUKWE'S FAMILY IN AMAOKWE ITEM The Chief Executive Officer of Reigh Advertising & Consulting Agency, Hon Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa paid a condolence visit to Chief Mrs Ebere Ndukwe's family in Amaokwe Item, Bende LGA, Abia State, following the tragic death of her son, Mr. Isaac Ndukwe, who was a victim of armed robbery and was laid to rest on Saturday March 29, 2025. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa expressed his shock and sadness over the untimely demise, describing it as devastating and unfortunate. He urged the family to find comfort in their faith and prayed…