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Abia North Peace Foundation Commends Tinubu, Congratulates Neya Kalu On Ambassadorial Nomination
A foremost socio-political group championing the interests of Abia North Senatorial District, Abia North Peace Foundation (ANOF), has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Barrister Neya Uzor-Kalu as one of Nigeria’s new non-career ambassadors. In a statement issued on Friday by its Director-General, Chief Nnanna Ukaegbu, the Foundation described the nomination as a “well-considered recognition of capacity, character, and...
It’s Unthinkable For Any Igbo Man Not To Consider Himself Part Of Nigeria — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the enterprising spirit of the Igbos, saying it's unthinkable for him for any Igbo man not to consider himself part of the country. According to the President, Igbos are in charge of the country's economy, noting that Igbo men are found in every community in the country where they are in charge of the economic...
Tinubu To Unveil New Security Initiative Soon — VP, Shettima
President Bola Tinubu will unveil an initiative in the coming weeks to address insurgency and poverty, among other challenges confronting Nigerians, particularly those in the north. Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed this to journalists on Sunday during a condolence visit to Kano. READ ALSO: Flood Destroys Houses, Covers Roads In Zamfara He said: The President is determined to define the meaning and concept...
2026 WCQ: Rwanda Coach Release Provisional Squad List Ahead Of Super Eagles Clash
Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche on Monday named a 27-man provisional squad for his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Regulars Fabrice Ntwari, Innocent Nshuti, Ange Mutsinzi and captain Bizimana Djihad are among those included in the squad. The list consists of three goalkeepers, nine defenders, six midfielders and nine strikers. Amrouche will trim the squad before the...
Wike Endangering His Political Future, Tinubu’ll Fail In Rivers — Cleric
Primate Elijah Ayodele of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, on Sunday, said the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike will only cause trouble for the All Progressives Congress and its presidential candidate. The primate said APC and Tinubu will fail in Rivers State. Ayodele, in a statement by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, disclosed that Wike is toying with his political future...
Army Denies Killing Of Soldiers During A Gun Battle Over Gold In Katsina
The Nigeria Army on Sunday said none of its soldiers was killed during any gun battle stemming from a disagreement over gold nuggets in Magama Village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. In a statement, army spokesman, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, urged members of the public to disregard reports suggesting that two soldiers and seven miners were killed...
”A’Ibom Gov’s Defection Sign Of Better Times Ahead” – Ita Enang
Sen. Ita Enang, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, has stated that the state will see more positive developments as a result of Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno switching to the party. Enang spoke in Uyo, the state capital, on Sunday while reacting to the governor’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to APC. Enang, a former Special...
You Can’t Ban Open Grazing, Miyetti Allah Challenges Governors
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a factional umbrella body for herdsmen in the country, has said it is opposed to the ban imposed on open grazing of cattle by South-West governors. It said the enforcement of the ban was tantamount to an eviction notice. This is however against the position of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, which...
Take Advantage Of Electricity Act – NSE Tells Govs
The leadership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, has urged state governors spread across the country to put in place mechanisms that will enable them to generate power for the people. The society, which noted that the days of relying solely on the national grids for power generation are gradually coming to an end, challenged the governors to, as...
Twitter Suspends Hundeyin’s Account Over Post On Tinubu’s Citizenship
On Saturday, David Hundeyin, a prominent Nigerian investigative journalist, was blocked on Twitter for posting personal information on President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Hundeyin's account was suspended just days after he claimed Tinubu held dual citizenship in Nigeria and Guinea. Hundeyin, a noted Peter Obi supporter, alleged that the country's president-elect may have lied. Hundeyin confirmed the suspension of his Twitter account on...
