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target=_blank>Court-reinstated Abia monarch resumes office, appoints Prime Minister
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The traditional ruler of Azumini Ndoki ancient kingdom, in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze (Prof) Edward Eule, Onyenweali X has resumed office and appointed a Prime Minister for the community. Professor Rule was last year dethroned by Abia State Government over some cultural and administrative issues.
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target=_blank>Automatic employment awaits corps members who excel in Abia — Otti
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has promised corps members posted to the state who performed excellently during their service year of automatic employment. Governor Otti made the promise at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Umunna, Bende LGA, during the swearing-in ceremony of the corps members. A total of 1,820 youth
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target=_blank>NANS commends NSC DG, Olopade for repositioning sports in Nigeria
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, for his remarkable contributions to sports development in Nigeria. In a statement signed by NANS National Vice President on Inter-Campus and Gender Affairs, Akinbodunse Sileola Felicia, the association praised Olopade for
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target=_blank>ADC warns members against internal bickering, urges unity
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned its members against using party platforms to insult or undermine leaders, emphasising the need for unity as the party prepares for the 2027 general election. National Vice Chairman,South East of the party, Bon Unachukwu who cautioned the members in a statement he made available
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target=_blank>NNPP defection: Gov Yusuf betrayed Kano voters — Onu, dep. national chair
The Deputy National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Prince Nweze Onu, has condemned the resignation of Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabiru Yusuf, from the party, describing the move as a betrayal of the voters who brought him to power. Prince Onu stated that the NNPP remains unshaken by the governor’s defection,
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target=_blank>FG moves to boost food production with 5,000-hectare SPIN project in Benue
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans to boost food production and create jobs through the implementation of a 5,000-hectare irrigation project under the World Bank–supported Sustainable Power and Irrigation in Nigeria (SPIN) programme in Benue State. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, disclosed this on Friday
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target=_blank>2027: Jola Faseru declares interest in Obokun/Oriade federal constituency seat
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State, Hon Jola Faseru Isaac has signified his intention to contest the House of Representatives election for Obokun,/Oriade federal constituency of Osun State. Hon Jola Faseru declared his intention known recently, disclosing that he will contest the election under the platform of
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target=_blank>Insecurity: We’re proactive rather than reactive – Governor Kefas
By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has disclose that the administration has chosen proactive measures to tackle insecurity rather than waiting to react after damage is already done. The SA to the Governor on Media and Digital Communication Hon. Emmanuel Bello said this on Saturday in an exclusive interview with The
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target=_blank>Portable accuses Wizkid, Davido, others of blocking rising artists
By Seyi Babalola Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has accused Afrobeats megastars Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, and Burna Boy of blocking the careers of other performers. He lamented that the quartet had controlled the Nigerian music industry for almost a decade, stifling the growth of new musicians. The Zazu crooner also accused the quartet of lying about
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target=_blank>NELFUND disburses N1.3bn to UniLag for 2025/2026 academic session
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said on Friday it has disbursed N1,326,550,000 to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for the 2025/2026 academic session. The disbursement covers 6308 eligible UNILAG students who have met all requirements under the NELFUND student loan programme. Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND, in a
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target=_blank>Oyo Recorded 246 Fire Incidents In 2025
…42 rescued, 30 lives lost as State awaits new fire trucks The Oyo State Fire Services Agency reported a total of 246 fire incidents across the state in the year 2025. The revelation was made by the agency’s Chairman and Special Adviser on Fire Reform to Governor Seyi Makinde, Dr Maroof Adebayo Akinwande, during a…
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target=_blank>FCT Polls: ADC Writes INEC, Seeks Postponement
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the postponement of the February 21 Area Council elections in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). ADC in the letter, dated January 22, 2026 and signed by the National Chairman of the party, Senator David Mark, and the National Secretary,…
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target=_blank>Gospel Singer, Tope Alabi Welcomes First Grandchild
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Tope Alabi has joyfully announced the birth of her first grandchild, describing grandmotherhood as her “new favorite role.” Taking to Instagram, the celebrated singer expressed overwhelming gratitude to God as she welcomed the newest member of her family. In her heartfelt caption, Tope Alabi said she had long looked forward to…
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target=_blank>Ramadan: ADC Urges INEC To Postpone FCT Area Council Elections
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026, citing the overlap with the Ramadan fasting period. In a letter dated January 22, 2026, and jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Senator David…
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target=_blank>Why I Met Federal Lawmakers From Ondo – Aiyedatiwa
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has said he had met with nine members of the House of Representatives from the state to push for a common front ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses to elect new executives for the party. Consequently, Aiyedatiwa called on the lawmakers to see the overall development, peace…
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target=_blank>Nigerian Army Debunks Alleged Death Of Gombe Recruit At Zaria Training Depot
The Nigerian Army Depot, Zaria, has dismissed reports alleging that a recruit identified as Ibrahim Nazifi, an indigene of Gombe State, died during military training at the Depot, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on January 23, 2026, the Army clarified that although Ibrahim Nazifi, with application number 90RRI-GO-9017726, successfully…
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target=_blank>EKEDC Announces Load Shedding As Nat’l Grid Remains Unstable
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has confirmed continued load shedding across parts of its network, attributing the situation to the ongoing instability of Nigeria’s national power grid. In a power update issued on Saturday, January 24, 2026, EKEDC acknowledged that while there have been some improvements in electricity supply, the national grid is yet…
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target=_blank>2027: Ajadi Reacts As Ajirotutu Switches To PDP
The leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated a prominent former 2023 Ogun East senatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Hon. Wasiu Ajirotutu, following his defection to the PDP. Ajirotutu officially joined the PDP on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the…
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target=_blank>CMO Hails Gov AbdulRazaq’s Swift Medical Intervention For Late Ilorin Chief Imam
The Kwara State chapter of the Council of Muslim Organisations (CMO) has applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his swift medical intervention and concern during the critical period preceding the demise of the late Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solihu, prior to his transition. The Council noted that the Governor’s gesture was a…
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target=_blank>Gov Yusuf’s Resignation: Prepare The Battle Ground For 2027, Kwankwaso To Supporters
Leader of the Kwankwasiyya political movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has asked his supporters not to jitter on the resignation of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State from their New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) but to begin early preparation for the battle ahead. This is as the former Governor of Kano State said that he…
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