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2027: Drive To Consolidate Tinubu’s Hold On Oyo, South-West Underway

Politics

*Abuja Needs More Hands, Olaosebikan, Others In The Mix By Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, Politics reporter Efforts by federally-ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to garner overwhelming votes in 2027 for President Bola Tinubu in his native South-West zone is obviously one of the many planks upon which the President's re-election bid stands. With strong opposition expected from the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) majorly spearheaded by Tinubu's political enemies, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi, and other heavyweights, pursuing a catchy narrative of alleged non-performance by Tinubu amid the dire socio-economic suffering of many Nigerians, the President's camp…

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Widespread Joy In Enugu As Govt Unfurls Extensive Land Use Reforms, Slashes Rates by 60%

News

*Bans Illegal Levies *Abolishes Ogbonecheagu Fees By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government has declared sweeping reforms in the land sector, including the immediate abolition of illegal levies and the streamlining of land-related charges, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s broader economic transformation agenda. The government disclosed that ground rent, land use charge, and all property-related charges have now been unified and reduced by over 60 per cent, with property owners required to pay only a single Unified Land Use Charge annually through the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), whether their properties are located within estates or outside them.…

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UPDATE! Heavy Security Presence At Niamey Airport After Explosions, Amid Earlier Warnings Of Possible Jihadist Attack

Foreign

Heavy security has been deployed around the main airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, after overnight gunfire and explosions. The shooting and detonations began shortly after midnight on Wednesday, according to residents of a neighbourhood near the airport, which is next to Base Aérienne 101, a military base previously used by US and then Russian troops. Calm returned about an hour later, the residents told Agence France-Presse (AFP). Videos filmed by local people showed streaks of light in the sky and the sound of loud explosions, while other images showed flames several metres high and charred cars. Today, a heavy security…

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JUST IN! Gunfire, Explosions Rock Niger, Aircraft Hit –Reports

Foreign

Gunfire and loud blasts have been heard at the main airport in the Nigerien capital of Niamey, according to Reuters news agency and an independent source. The apparent explosions were reported just after midnight, a witness told Reuters. The airport is next to Base Aérienne 101, a military base previously used by American and then Russian troops. An independent source with the Togolese airline Asky said gunshots caused several holes in the fuselage of its two planes on the tarmac of Niamey airport. Staff were at their hotel at the time but remained stranded in the country. “They destroyed both…

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EXCLUSIVE! Strike: FCTA Workers Defy Wike’s Threat On Work Resumption, Drag Minister To Appeal Court

BREAKING

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Thoroughly dissatisfied with Tuesday's verdict of the National Industrial Court (NIC) ordering them to go back to work, striking workers of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have promptly headed to the Appeal Court. The about 40,000-strong workforce are asking the upper court to throw away the ruling of the NIC. The workers declared an indefinite strike penultimate Monday following the collapse of talks with FCTA authorities over their demands for better conditions of service. They had complained about alleged lack of promotions; non-payment of five months' arrears of President Bola Tinubu's 2023 Wage Award; lack of…

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Mbah Inaugurates Digital Court Building, Backs Judicial Financial Autonomy

News

*He Must Be Re-elected In 2027 -Health Commissioner Vows By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned a new digital court building constructed by his administration, describing it as a giant step in the prioritisation of speedy justice delivery in the state. Mbah said technological integration, when combined with judicial financial autonomy, which was already in effect in the state, would ensure that the judiciary is not only independent in form, but effective in function. He maintained that the State Judiciary envisioned by his administration was one that must be independent, efficient, technology-driven, and people-centred. The…

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Sheriff Urges Oborevwori To Appoint Ijaw As Osadebay Varsity VC

News

*Gov Oborevwori Praises Bozimo At 87 By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri A prominent Ijaw leader in Delta State, Chief Mulade Sheriff, has called on the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to appoint an Ijaw academic as the next Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba,the state capital. Chief Sheriff, who holds a PhD and is the Ibe-Sorimowei of the ancient, oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom, made the appeal citing a lack of Ijaw representation in the leadership of the state’s newer universities. He emphasised that, despite the Ijaw community’s role in establishing such institutions, no Ijaw individual has held the position of VC or…

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Uduaghan Cautions Orodje Against Sparking Communal Crisis in Sapele

News

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Tselomi Uduaghan, has cautioned the Orodje of Okpe to confine his authority and activities strictly to the 510 acres of land granted to Okpe people by the judgment in Chief Ayomanor v. Ginuwa II, warning that any action beyond the scope of the ruling could trigger a fresh communal crisis in Sapele, Delta State. Uduaghan gave the warning while reacting to reports of a proposed foundation-laying ceremony for a sub-palace by the Orodje of Okpe in Sapele town. He stressed that such an exercise must be carried out strictly…

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Police Arraign Man, 42, Over Alleged Rape of 13-Year-Old Girl, Govt Vows Hard Times For Evildoers

Crime

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Police in Enugu State have arraigned a 42-year-old man, Edwin Eze, before a magistrate court for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl at Mburubu, Nkanu East Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. This was even as the State Government vowed more crackdowns on child molesters, reiterating Governor Peter Mbah administration’s zero tolerance for child abuse, molestation and violence against women. Eze was arraigned before Magistrate Chijioke Idu of the Enugu East Magistrate Court, on Monday. In a charge marked CMG/69c/2026, Commissioner of Police vs. Edwin Eze, the police said the defendant unlawfully had carnal…

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CL: Joao Pedro Saves Chelsea From Playoffs, All La Liga Clubs Except Barca Fail Automatic Qualification (SEE RESULTS OF FINAL LEAGUE PHASE MATCHES, WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY + TOP 8 CLUBS)

Sports

*5 EPL Teams Qualify *Reigning Champs PSG Drop To Playoffs *Benfica Goalkeeper's Goal Helps Send Unruly Madrid To Playoffs *All 36 Teams Played 8 Matches Each In Wednesday's final UEFA Champions League (CL) league-phase matches in which only the top eight automatically qualify for the knockout round, the onus was on Chelsea to silence the jibes about their lack of experience. Behind to a goal from Rasmus Højlund at half-time, they were facing the inconvenience of a two-legged playoff to reach the knockout last 16 of the Champions League. Another lead had been thrown away and the momentum was with…