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Prevent Demolition of Igbo Houses In Lagos — Our Hearts Bleeding Deputy Speaker Kalu Tells Tinubu
Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, has asked President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the demolition of properties owned by Igbos in Lagos state. There have been demolition of plazas at the trade fair complex in Ojo LGA of Lagos. The exercise was carried out by officials of the Lagos ministry of physical planning, Lagos State Building Control...
“We Built The Schools, Govt Abandoned Them” — Outcry As Ebem Ohafia Schools Collapse (Photos, Video)
The sorry state of Ohafia Model High School and Ujurueze Primary School, Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia LGA of Abia State, has sparked outrage after an ABN TV investigation uncovered shocking neglect and abandonment. At Ohafia Model High School, which serves both junior and senior sections, none of the classrooms is in usable condition. Roofs are gone, doors and...
Ebem Ohafia Native Doctors’ Day Festival Showcases Power, Mystery, Cultural Heritage (Photos, Video)
The ancient community of Ebem Ohafia in Abia State came alive with vibrant colours, drumming, and traditional performances as indigenes and visitors celebrated the Native Doctors’ Day Festival (Afor Nde Dibia) — a major highlight of the annual Iri Ji (New Yam) Festival, ABN TV reports. The festival, which...
“Give Credit To Whom It’s Due” — Kalu Says Tinubu Backing Otti’s Development Agenda (VIDEO)
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has urged Abians to acknowledge the role of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in supporting Governor Alex Otti’s development agenda in Abia State. https://youtu.be/p5NlMR48vB0 Kalu, speaking during the commissioning of projects in Aba, said the President demonstrated fairness and accountability by channeling funds from the removal of fuel subsidy directly to...
Cardoso Promises Youths Of Economic Stability, Tansparency
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has assured Nigerian youths that the apex bank will remain committed to sustaining economic stability and transparency as part of efforts to rebuild trust in the nation’s financial system. Speaking at the inaugural CBN Governor’s Lecture held at Lagos Business School, Mr Cardoso described credibility as the “most valuable currency”...
Tinubu Charge South-East To Emulate Late Michael Okpara’s Politics
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, visited Abia and charged the South-East political class to emulate the brand of inclusive politics played by the Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, late Dr Michael Okpara. Tinubu gave the charge when he inaugurated the renovated and retrofitted Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia. The president, represented by the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, described...
“Atiku Repeated Attempt To Be President Deserves A Nobel Prize” — Aide
Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, says his principal deserves to get a Nobel Prize for his repeated attempts to become Nigeria’s President. Atiku, who has been a presidential aspirant since 1992, is in the conversation for the 2027 presidential election even though the former Vice President has yet to formally declare interest in the forthcoming...
SAFA Apologize To South Africans Amid Sports Minister’s Probe
The South African Football Association has apologised to their countrymen over the administrative lapse that could jeopardise their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, while the country’s sports minister, Gayton McKenzie has probed the body for their incompetence, according to the PUNCH reports. South Africa were hit with a three-point deduction by...
“Nigeria Emerges Senegal Refinery’s Major Crude Suppliers” — Report
Nigeria has emerged as a key crude supplier to the 30,000-barrels-per-day Dakar Refinery in Senegal, even as the country celebrated its entry into the league of oil-producing nations last year. Senegal began pumping oil in mid-2024 from the Sangomar field, which produces around 100,000 barrels per day of medium sour crude (31° API, 1.0 per cent sulphur), according to a...
ICPC Reviews Petition Against Ibas Over Rivers funds
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed receiving a petition demanding a probe into the handling of Rivers State federal allocations by the state’s former Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.). The petition, filed by civil rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, came days after Ibas ended his administration of the state on September 18. Speaking...
