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Abia Govt Suspends Ariaria International Market Chairman, Appoints Acting Leader
The Abia State Government has announced the immediate suspension of Mr. Michael Aniorji from his position as Chairman of the Ariaria International Market, Aba. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Hon. Kingsley Chibueze Nwokocha, the government disclosed that Sir Hyacint Ositadinma Nnabude has been appointed as the Acting Chairman of the market. According to the directive,...
Ndi Igbo In Ghana Celebrate 13th Coronation Anniversary Of Eze Dr. Chukwudi Ihenetu
The Obiukwu Obieziokwu Palace in Ghana was a vibrant centre of cultural celebration on Saturday, August 30, 2025, as Ndi Igbo in Ghana converged to mark the 13th coronation anniversary of His Majesty, Eze (Amb.) Dr. Chukwudi Ihenetu, Eze Ohazurume, the Paramount King of Ndigbo in Ghana. The grand event, filled with colour, music, and rich cultural displays, brought together...
FCT Head Of Civil Service, Grace Adayilo, Reportedly Slumps And Dies
The Head of Civil Service for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs. Grace Adayilo, has passed away under sudden and tragic circumstances. According to emerging reports, Mrs. Adayilo slumped and lost consciousness early Monday morning and could not be revived. The cause of her death has not yet been officially disclosed. Her demise has thrown the FCT Administration into mourning, especially...
FG Dismiss Claims Of Unfair Commitment To Nation’s Development
The Federal Government has dismissed claims of lopsided development under President Bola Tinubu, insisting that his administration has been guided by fairness, justice and equity in the distribution of projects, appointments and opportunities across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, in a statement weekend, stated that contrary to insinuations and misinformation, the...
”PDP Risk Serious Setbacks Choosing Jonathan, Obi As It 2027 Candidate” – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) risks serious setbacks in its 2027 presidential strategy if it opts for former President Goodluck Jonathan or ex-Governor of Anambra State Peter Obi as its standard-bearer. But PDP in a swift reaction, rejected Keyamo’s advice, saying he (minister) could not decide its candidate. However, in...
Putin Meets Turkey’s President Over Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Turkey’s mediation attempts around the Ukraine war at a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in China on Monday. “I’m confident that Turkey’s special role in these matters will continue to be in demand,” the Russian president said during talks with Erdogan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Putin added...
El-Rufai Slams Obi, Amaechi’s One-Term Pledge
A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has advised former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and his ex-Anambra State counterpart, Peter Obi, to desist from making one-term presidency pledges, saying Nigerians do not believe such promises. El-Rufai spoke on Sunday during an appearance on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme. Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023...
FG Threatens To Disconnect Gencos From Power Grid
Baffled by the incessant collapse of the national grid, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has issued an order mandating all electricity generation companies connected to the grid to implement Free Governor Control across their generating units, warning that non-compliance would attract heavy penalties, including disconnection from the grid. The order, referenced NERC/2025/094 and signed on August...
Reps Support Abbas Amid Constituency Projects Controversy
The House of Representatives has pledged its loyalty and support for the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, amid a report of an imminent “showdown” over delayed payment in the payment of contracts of constituency projects nominated by the members. In a statement issued on Sunday by spokesman Akin Rotimi, the House said that though members are at liberty to express their personal...
Ekiti APC Female Gov. Aspirant Outlines Seven Point Agenda
All Progressives Congress female governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Abimbola Olawunmi, has unveiled a seven-point agenda aimed at rescuing, rebuilding, and restoring the state. This is meant to be achieved through economic diversification, job creation, education revival, healthcare reform, and transparent governance. During an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, Olawunmi stated that her decision to contest for the...
