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Umuahia Residents Protest 400% Electricity Bill Hike
Umuahia, Abia State — Tension flared in Umuahia on Monday as residents of the World Bank Housing Estate took to the streets to protest what they described as an outrageous increase in their monthly electricity bills by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). The protesters, carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Power Bills Higher Than House Rent” and “Estimated Billing...
Tinubu Administration Strengthens NDLEA With 46 New Vehicles To Boost Drug War
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government will continue to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) due to its vital role in national security. Speaking at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, during the commissioning of 46 new operational vehicles, Ribadu praised NDLEA Chairman Brig Gen Mohamed...
Reunion: UBAANA NY/NJ Chapter Lauded for Flawless Hosting as Osifo Emerges President
New York, USA – The University of Benin Alumni Association North America (UBAANA) concluded its 19th Annual Reunion with elegance, pride, and a renewed sense of unity, thanks to the exceptional efforts of the New York/New Jersey Chapter, which hosted this year’s historic event. Held over the weekend, the reunion brought together distinguished alumni, academic leaders from the University of...
APC NEC Appoints Yilwatda Nentawe New APC National Chairman
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Yilwatda Nentawe, as the party’s substantive national chairman. The announcement was made by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who also chairs the Progressive Governors’ Forum. He moved the motion during the ongoing 14th NEC meeting, currently taking place at...
Atiku Officially Resigns From PDP
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has officially resigned his membership from the opposition party. His resignation comes amid preparations for the 2027 general election and follows his admission of involvement in forming a new coalition party, the Alliance Democratic Congress. The resignation was made public through a letter dated Monday, July...
PDP Still Standing Strong, Critics Are “First-Class Dreamers”
A prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has dismissed claims that the party has become irrelevant, describing those behind such narratives as “first-class dreamers.” Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, Chief George addressed concerns about the PDP's strength following recent defections and ongoing political speculation ahead of the 2027 general elections. He maintained...
Aiyedatiwa Approves N33.8 Billion For OSOPADEC, Tasks New Board On Grassroots Development
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved a record-breaking N33.8 billion budget for the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), marking the highest allocation ever granted to the agency. The governor disclosed this on Monday in Akure during the inauguration of the newly constituted OSOPADEC Board. He stated that the funding would be channeled toward addressing critical...
China Blasts Trump For Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict, Urges Citizens To Evacuate Israel
China on Tuesday condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump for exacerbating the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, accusing him of "pouring oil on the fire" after he urged residents of Tehran to “immediately evacuate.” The warning came in the wake of Israel’s surprise aerial assault last week on multiple targets across Iran, which it claims is a preemptive move...
Tragedy On Lagos Road As One-Way SUV Driver Kills Tricycle Operator, Flees Scene
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reported the tragic death of a tricycle operator after a head-on collision with a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) driving against traffic along the Badagry Expressway. According to a statement released on Sunday by LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, the incident occurred at Origan, Oko-Afo. The SUV, a Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC...
ECOWAS Confronts Integration Setbacks, Seeks Stronger Unity Amid Regional Challenges
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has acknowledged facing serious integration challenges and is calling for greater unity, solidarity, and fraternity to preserve the bloc’s achievements. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, conveyed this message at the 37th Ordinary Meeting of the Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) held Sunday at the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja. Touray,...
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