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May
08
2025
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Yahaya Bello’s Trial: We’ve 28 More Witnesses – EFCC Tells Court

Yahaya Bello’s Trial: We’ve 28 More Witnesses – EFCC Tells Court

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Yahaya Bello’s Trial: We’ve 28 More Witnesses – EFCC Tells Court The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, told the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that it has lined up 28 more witnesses to testify against the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The anti-graft agency made the disclosure at the resumed proceeding on the 19-count money laundering charge it preferred against the former governor. The lead prosecution counsel, Prof. Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, told the court that 10 of the scheduled witnesses would be subpoenaed to testify and tender documents in the matter. EFCC made…
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May
08
2025
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APGA Adopts Tinubu For 2027 Presidential Election

APGA Adopts Tinubu For 2027 Presidential Election

FGN, News Flash, Politics
APGA Adopts Tinubu For 2027 Presidential Election Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State announced on Thursday that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially adopted President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Governor Soludo further emphasized that APGA and the All Progressives Congress (APC) would work together, as both parties share a common belief in progressivism. The announcement was made at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka during the President’s working visit to the state. Governor Soludo stated, “Progressives are working together.” AttNews reports that Mr Tinubu on a working visit to the state arrived at…
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May
08
2025
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Akpabio Sues Senator Natasha Over Viral Satirical Apology

Akpabio Sues Senator Natasha Over Viral Satirical Apology

Abuja, Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Akpabio Sues Senator Natasha Over Viral Satirical Apology Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a new lawsuit against suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of mocking him with a satirical apology on social media. The suit, registered as case number CS/384/25 and dated 7 May, was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Akpabio is seeking a court order to compel Akpoti-Uduaghan to take down the viral post from all her social media platforms. He is also demanding a formal written apology published in at least two national newspapers, along with an affidavit confirming her compliance. The…
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May
08
2025
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‘I Said The Truth, Not Demarketing Nigeria’, Obi Replies Sanwo-Olu, Other Critics

‘I Said The Truth, Not Demarketing Nigeria’, Obi Replies Sanwo-Olu, Other Critics

News Flash, Politics
‘I Said The Truth, Not Demarketing Nigeria’, Obi Replies Sanwo-Olu, Other Critics The Labour Party presidential candidate during the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has replied Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other critics who accused him of demarketing Nigeria, insisting that he is only telling the truth about the country’s situation. Obi, who had his recent engagement at Johns Hopkins University in the United States of America described how Nigeria fell off economically within 25 years, leading to a massive increase in the poverty rate. The former Anambra State governor compared Nigeria’s poverty rate with that of China, Indonesia,…
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May
08
2025
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Self-Acclaimed NANS President, Atiku Isah Makes U-Turn, Apologizes To Seyi Tinubu

Self-Acclaimed NANS President, Atiku Isah Makes U-Turn, Apologizes To Seyi Tinubu

Education, News Flash, Politics
Self-acclaimed NANS President, Atiku Isah Makes U-turn, Apologises To Seyi Tinubu The factional president of NANS, Atiku Isah, has retracted a series of allegations against President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, which he describes as untrue and instigated. This follows Isah’s claim that Seyi Tinubu and the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, offered him a N100 million bribe in Lagos to promote the president, an allegation Seyi Tinubu has since denied. Recall that the controversy started when the students’ leader called the President’s son out and claimed he rejected the bribe, stating that he could not promote a President…
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May
08
2025
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Abure’s Shame: A Pathetic Clown’s Last Stand – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abure’s Shame: A Pathetic Clown’s Last Stand – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
ABURE'S SHAME: A PATHETIC CLOWN'S LAST STAND Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The purported suspension of Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the Executive Governor of Abia State, by a Barr. Julius Abure-led group impersonating the national leadership of the Labour Party, did not come as a surprise. This action was planned following Governor Otti and other leaders' roles in retrieving the Labour Party from Abure and his fellow political merchants. The shenanigans surrounding the suspension of Governor Otti, the only Governor produced by the Labour Party, and other distinguished leaders, are a desperate, laughable, and pathetic attempt to cling to power. Abure's…
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May
05
2025
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Grassroots Frontiers For Dr. Alex Otti Realign And Reposition For 2027

Grassroots Frontiers For Dr. Alex Otti Realign And Reposition For 2027

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
GRASSROOTS FRONTIERS FOR DR. ALEX OTTI OFR IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Now that the politics of 2027 is gathering momentum with alignments, realignments and strategic positionings; it has become necessary for members of this group to reorganize and reposition themselves for greater efficiency to deliver our Principal Dr. Alex Otti OFR, Executive Governor of ABIA State for a second term in office come 2027. We delivered him in 2023, it will be much easier in 2027 with his outstanding performance that is visible to even the blind and audible to the deaf and dumb. This doesn't mean we should stand aloof complacent…
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May
05
2025
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Alex Otti: Architect Of Abia’s New Dawn And The Imperative To Govern From Umuahia – By Charles Ude, Esq.

Alex Otti: Architect Of Abia’s New Dawn And The Imperative To Govern From Umuahia – By Charles Ude, Esq.

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Alex Otti: Architect of Abia’s New Dawn and the Imperative to Govern from UmuahiaBy Charles Ude, Esq.Abuja-based legal practitioner and public opinion analystEmail: charlesude2014@gmail.com In the fluid theatre of Nigerian politics—often riddled with unfulfilled promises and bureaucratic inertia—one figure in recent times has distinguished himself by the sheer clarity of his vision and velocity of action. That man is Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, Executive Governor of Abia State. Barely two years into office, Otti has redefined governance in Abia, transforming it from a cautionary tale of misrule into a rising exemplar of infrastructural renewal, institutional reform, and social investment. His…
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May
05
2025
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Deconstructing The N36bn Trunk B Road Controversy: A Critical Analysis Of Urban Infrastructure Realities And Global Benchmarking In Road Construction Economics – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Deconstructing The N36bn Trunk B Road Controversy: A Critical Analysis Of Urban Infrastructure Realities And Global Benchmarking In Road Construction Economics – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure, Politics
Deconstructing the N36bn Trunk B Road Controversy: A Critical Analysis of Urban Infrastructure Realities and Global Benchmarking in Road Construction Economics The recent uproar over the N36bn price tag for Abia's 5.9km Trunk B road has sparked intense debate about the economics of urban infrastructure development in Nigeria. This controversy serves as a lens through which to examine the complex interplay between urbanization, infrastructure costs, and governance in Africa. By contextualizing the Trunk B road project within global benchmarking frameworks and urban infrastructure realities, this analysis aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the underlying factors driving costs and the…
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May
04
2025
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Fubara Behind Rivers’ Women Walkout On Remi Tinubu, Action Disturbing – Wike

Fubara Behind Rivers’ Women Walkout On Remi Tinubu, Action Disturbing – Wike

News Flash, Politics, Presidency, Women Affairs
Fubara Behind Rivers’ Women Walkout On Remi Tinubu, Action Disturbing – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has condemned the action of a group of women loyal to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over their walkout on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The minister described the incident as a “show of shame” and an embarrassment to the people of Rivers State. AttNews earlier reported that the women, led by some sacked local government vice-chairmen loyal to Governor Fubara, walked out of the venue after…
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