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Oct
25
2026
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Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, The Man We Called Asamaigor

Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, The Man We Called Asamaigor

Column, Opinion
(Also published in the Sunday New Telegraph, October 25, 2026) TRIBUTE By SHEDDY OZOENE Death has a way of taking us back to where a relationship began. When news broke on Monday, October 19, of the death of Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former governor of Delta State, my mind went back to 1998, when I first met him. Nigeria was preparing to return to democratic rule after years of military dictatorship, and a new generation of politicians was emerging to shape the country’s future. Over the years, I came to see him not just as a politician who rose from…
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Oct
21
2026
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2027: Enugu State, South-East And The Consequences Of Vote-Splitting (2)

2027: Enugu State, South-East And The Consequences Of Vote-Splitting (2)

Opinion
By SAMSON EZEA In politics, emotions may inspire decisions, sentiments may shape opinions, and personal convictions may influence choices, but political power is ultimately determined by numbers, alliances, strategy and the ability to translate electoral support into tangible political benefits. As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, the Southeast, particularly Enugu State, must carefully examine the emerging political realities and make decisions that will safeguard its long-term political interests, economic prospects and strategic relevance in the national political equation. Recently, I published the first part of this article, in which I examined politically, factually and realistically why Enugu State…
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Oct
21
2026
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40 Years After Dele Giwa’s Murder, NGE Demands Renewed Investigation

40 Years After Dele Giwa’s Murder, NGE Demands Renewed Investigation

News
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on relevant authorities to reopen investigations into the assassination of renowned journalist Dele Giwa, insisting that the passage of 40 years must not extinguish the quest for justice. Giwa, co-founder of Newswatch magazine and one of Nigeria’s most influential journalists, was killed on October 19, 1986, by a parcel bomb delivered to his home. Four decades later, no one has been brought to justice for the murder. In a statement issued on Monday to mark the 40th anniversary of Giwa’s assassination, the NGE President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, described…
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Oct
18
2026
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Kwara: Oba Leads Group to Resolve Disputes, Drum Support For APC

Kwara: Oba Leads Group to Resolve Disputes, Drum Support For APC

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Elder statesman and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Oba AbdulRaheem, OFR, is leading a group of eminent indigenes of Kwara to rally support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group, which held its inaugural meeting at Abdulraheem's Ilorin residence on Saturday, said it is committed to resolving all disagreements that trailed the outcome of the APC's primaries. Abdulraheem, also a former Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, is the chairman of the group named Kwara APC Peace Committee. Apart from Abdulraheem, eminent indigenes of Kwara in the group include Dr Johnson Adewumi, a foremost educationist/…
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Oct
18
2026
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NCC Launches Internet Governance Working Group to Strengthen Online Safety and AI Accountability

NCC Launches Internet Governance Working Group to Strengthen Online Safety and AI Accountability

News
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address emerging internet governance challenges, including artificial intelligence (AI), online fraud, privacy concerns and the protection of vulnerable internet users. The call was made on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Lagos, at the inaugural NCC Internet Governance Symposium, where the Commission emphasised the need to translate discussions on internet governance into practical actions that benefit Nigerians. Speaking at the event, the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham Oshadami, who delivered the opening address on behalf of the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Aminu Maida, said…
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Oct
14
2026
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Media Must Hold Government Accountable Without Becoming Its Opponent, Says Adedoyin

Media Must Hold Government Accountable Without Becoming Its Opponent, Says Adedoyin

BREAKING
By Our Correspondent OLORIEWE Raheeem Adedoyin has urged journalists to hold government accountable while maintaining professional independence and fairness, warning that public interest journalism should not turn the media into an institutional opponent of government. Adedoyin stated this on Saturday, October 10, 2026, while delivering the keynote address at the virtual inauguration of the Kwara State Chapter of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN). Speaking on the theme, “Journalism, Communication and the Imperatives of Good Governance,” he said journalism, communication and governance were closely interconnected forces that shaped society and sustained democracy. According to him, journalism…
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Oct
11
2026
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2027: Enugu, Southeast And Consequences Of Vote-Splitting

2027: Enugu, Southeast And Consequences Of Vote-Splitting

Opinion
By SAMSON EZEA At the grand finale of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for the just-concluded local government elections in Enugu State, held at Amagunze, the headquarters of Nkanu East Local Government Area, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah advised, appealed to, and cautioned the people against the practice of vote-splitting in the 2027 general elections. The Governor urged the people not to be deceived or misled by anyone into voting for different political parties across various levels of the ballot.Rather, he called on them to vote for and support the APC from top to bottom to ensure that the party's…
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Oct
11
2026
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The One Thousand And Second Reason For Peter Mbah’s Re-election

The One Thousand And Second Reason For Peter Mbah’s Re-election

Column, Opinion
(Also published in New Telegraph, Sunday October 11, 2026) By SHEDDY OZOENE During the just-concluded 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference in Enugu, copies of a book titled ‘A Thousand and One Reasons Why Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Should Be Re-elected as Governor of Enugu State’, were distributed to delegates by Mr. Onyekwere Nwobodo, Special Adviser on Media to Governor Peter Mbah. The 222-page book compiled by Governor Mbah’s aides, was unveiled by the governor on September 9 at the International Conference Centre, Enugu. It is essentially a compendium of the achievements the administration wants voters to consider as it seeks…
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Oct
08
2026
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NGE Demands Apology From The Nation Over ‘Journalists Failed Journalism’ Editorial

NGE Demands Apology From The Nation Over ‘Journalists Failed Journalism’ Editorial

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has demanded an apology from the Editorial Board of The Nation newspaper over an editorial accusing journalists of “failing journalism” in connection with the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) held in Enugu. The Guild, in a statement signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, on Thursday, said the editorial itself fell short of professional standards by reaching a conclusion without establishing the full facts surrounding the conference. The Nation editorial, published on Thursday under the headline, “Journalists Failed Journalism,” had questioned the decision of the NGE to allow Peter…
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Oct
08
2026
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Eziokwu, Echi Nọ Ebea N’Enugu State (1)

Eziokwu, Echi Nọ Ebea N’Enugu State (1)

Column, Opinion
By TUNDE OLUSUNLE "My brother Tunde," Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the attorney and daring disruptor who is reengineering Enugu State said to me as he received me into his office in "Lion Building," the seat of government in Enugu, the famous "coal city" capital of Enugu State with a warm handshake. "We've kept you so long here now that in the traditional African society, you would have been due for a new wife. I'm happy madam is not here to hear us, though," he smiled as he waved me to a seat. He courtesied the gentleman we had both sat…
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