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Church Proud of Senator Orji Kalu’s Service to Humanity — Bishop Eke
Bishop Silas Eke has said Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s conduct during the recent budget presentation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, where he offered prayers for the nation, clearly reflects his strong Christian faith and commitment to Nigeria. According to the cleric, the lawmaker has remained a patriotic Nigerian who loves his country and his religion in equal measure, describing him...
VIDEO: Why I Visited Mazi Nnamdi Kanu – Governor Otti Speaks
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has explained the reasons behind his recent visit to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), stating that the move was driven by a commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsibility as a leader. https://youtu.be/V79VYN23DTI Speaking on Friday at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Government House, Umuahia, Governor Otti revealed that discussions surrounding...
Abia Govt Cancels December Environmental Sanitation, Urges Residents To Keep Surroundings Clean
The Abia State Government has announced the cancellation of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise earlier scheduled to hold on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The announcement, signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, was made public as part of measures for the festive period. Despite the cancellation, residents have been strongly advised to maintain proper hygiene by cleaning...
Trump Disregards Congress’ Approval To Launch Strikes In Venezuela
US President Donald Trump asserted Thursday he does not need congressional approval to launch strikes on land against Venezuela despite criticism that he is already exceeding his constitutional authority with attacks at sea. When a reporter asked whether he would seek authorization from the US lawmakers to hit drug cartels on land in the Latin American country, Trump said he’d...
Reps Approves Adjustment In Presidential Candidates’ Campaign Spending Limits To ₦10bn
The House of Representatives has approved an increase in campaign spending limits for candidates seeking elective offices in Nigeria, doubling the ceiling for presidential candidates from ₦5 billion to ₦10 billion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was taken during Thursday’s plenary following a clause-by-clause consideration of a report recommending amendments to the Electoral Act 2022. Under the approved...
China Imposes 13% Tax On Condoms To Boost Birth Rate
China will impose a 13% value-added tax (VAT) on condoms and other contraceptives from January 1, ending an exemption in place since the nationwide VAT system was introduced in 1993. The change, included in a VAT law passed in 2024 to modernise the tax regime, comes as Beijing intensifies efforts to raise its declining birthrate. VAT accounts for nearly 40%...
US Homeland Security Suspends Green Card Lottery
US homeland security chief Kristi Noem suspended a green card lottery on Thursday, saying it was used by the suspect in a mass shooting at Brown University. Claudio Neves Valente, a 48-year-old Portuguese national, is accused of bursting into a building at the Ivy League school on Dec 13 and opening fire on students sitting exams, killing two and wounding...
Reps Amend Electoral Act, Approves Strict Penalty For Vote Buyers
The House of Representatives has approved far-reaching amendments to the Electoral Act, introducing stiffer penalties for vote buying and selling, including a minimum of two years’ imprisonment or a N5 million fine, or both, alongside a 10-year ban from contesting elections. The decision was taken during the clause-by-clause consideration of the report of the House Committee on Electoral Matters at...
Tinubu Direct Govs To Handover LG Allocation
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday told the 36 governors to hand over local government allocation to the councils in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment. The President said there would not be an autonomy to councils without a funded mandate. Speaking at the 14th APC National Caucus meeting at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, the President said he had assured the...
ADC Nominates Tubo, Badawi As Borno Transitional Committee Chair, Secretary
Following alignment and realignment towards the forthcoming 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has nominated Hon. Adamu Usman Tubo as the Transitional Committee Chairman, while Hon. Sunusi Lawan Badawi emerged as the Secretary. Tubo hails from Southern Borno Senatorial District, while Badawi is from Borno North Senatorial District. According to a circular signed by the party’s office of Assistant...
