Otti Reaffirms Plan to Quit Politics After Tenure, Denies Presidential Ambition

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his long-standing decision to retire from active politics at the end of his tenure, dismissing claims that he harbours presidential, vice-presidential, or senatorial ambitions. The governor made the clarification while reacting to a viral video in which an individual criticised his recent visit to the leader of the…

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Vice President Asserts President Tinubu’s Unassailable Position Ahead of 2027 Election.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee meeting on Friday, declared that any challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 would be, in his assessment, an act of political futility.   Addressing party leadership at the State House Conference Centre, Shettima framed the upcoming electoral contest as…

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Insecurity: Akpabio Endorses Death Sentence For Kidnappers

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has publicly endorsed the application of the death penalty for convicted kidnappers, calling for stringent legislative measures to combat the nation’s escalating security crisis. His statements were delivered on Thursday at the 14th National Caucus of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), held at the State House Conference Centre. The Senate…

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Teacher Killed, Civil Protection Commander Injured in Armed Confrontation

A violent altercation in the Tordonga community of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area has left a secondary school teacher dead and a local security commander wounded, leading to a police investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. The deceased has been identified as Mr. Simon Iorkase. The incident involved the Ward Commander of the Benue State…

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Abia Police Command Reports 809 Arrests, 33 Children Rescued in Year-Long Anti-Crime Operations

The Abia State Police Command has announced the arrest of 809 suspects in connection with various criminal offences recorded across the state between January and December 2025. Commissioner of Police Danladi Isa disclosed the figures on Friday during a year-end briefing held at the command headquarters in Umuahia. According to CP Isa, the arrests stemmed…

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Ekiti State Dismisses Lead Surgeon, Suspends Surgical Team Following Organ Harvesting Investigation

Ekiti State Dismisses Lead Surgeon, Suspends Surgical Team Following Organ Harvesting Investigation Ado-Ekiti – The Ekiti State Government has dismissed a senior surgeon and suspended multiple support staff at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) following an investigative panel’s findings into a serious medical malpractice case involving the unauthorized removal of a patient’s kidneys….

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Afrobeats Star Davido to Headline AFCON 2025 Opening Concert in Morocco.

Global Afrobeats icon Davido is set to perform at the official opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, unveiling a diverse international lineup designed to celebrate African culture and music ahead of the…

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Afrobeats Star Davido to Headline AFCON 2025 Opening Concert in Morocco.

Global Afrobeats icon Davido is set to perform at the official opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, unveiling a diverse international lineup designed to celebrate African culture and music ahead of the…

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FEC Approves 2026 Budget, President Tinubu to Present Proposal to National Assembly

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2026 national budget, paving the way for its formal presentation to a joint session of the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu later today. The approval clears a key constitutional step in the budgetary process and signals the commencement of legislative consideration of the 2026 Appropriation…

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FCCPC Lifts Seal on Ikeja Electric Headquarters After Enforcing Consumer Rights Compliance.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has unsealed the corporate headquarters of Ikeja Electric Plc following the power distribution company’s commitment to a binding remedial plan addressing consumer rights violations.   In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission confirmed the decision, citing a formal undertaking by the electricity provider to resolve outstanding…

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