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Encomiums As Gov Mbah Clocks 53

Encomiums As Gov Mbah Clocks 53

By Ejeh Josh Born March 17, 1972, Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has continued to receive encomiums from Nigerians, especially among his people, as he marks his 53rd birthday anniversary. Different sections of the society are pouring in their tributes, describing the young governor as a man of many qualities, shattering the barriers of leadership and doing the seemingly impossible through his mantra of disruptive innovation which he introduced into governance. “He has done it before. He did it in the private sector, where he disrupted the supply chain of the downstream sub-sector of the oil and…
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Rivers: Backlash Of A Supreme Verdict

Rivers: Backlash Of A Supreme Verdict

By Dakuku Peterside In his book “The Power of Regrets”, Daniel Pink explores how retrospection can be a powerful tool for growth and improvement. Reflecting on the Supreme Court judgment that has thrown Rivers State into chaos, I ask myself fundamental questions. If the Supreme Court justices were to reflect on their ruling, would they regret the consequences it has unleashed? What about the two primary political figures at the heart of the crisis—Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister Nyesom Wike? What could be their regrets when they reflect on what is going on? Most significantly, the people of Rivers State,…
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Romance Scam: Woman Allegedly Defrauds Man Of N6.8m

Romance Scam: Woman Allegedly Defrauds Man Of N6.8m

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  on Monday, March 17, 2025 arraigned one Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court Maiduguri. The defendant was arraigned on a four -count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, criminal misappropriation and cheating by impersonation to the tune of N6, 815,300.00 (Six Million Eight Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Naira only). Count one reads: “That you Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu between the period of June, 2023 to August, 2024 in Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with…
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BREAKING! Finally, Rivers Lawmakers Serve Impeachment Notice To Fubara, Deputy Gov

BREAKING! Finally, Rivers Lawmakers Serve Impeachment Notice To Fubara, Deputy Gov

By our reporter About 18 days after the Supreme Court ordered their resumption of duties, the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly today, Monday, March 17, 2025, served impeachment notices to the State Governor, Sim Fubara, and the Deputy Governor, Ngozi Odu. Part of the notice read: "In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), and other extant laws, we, the undersigned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, hereby forward to you a Notice of Gross Misconduct by the Deputy Governor of Rivers State in the performance of…
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‘Any Party Built On Personal Ambition Will Not Last’ – Ex-Presidential Aide Writes El-Rufai

‘Any Party Built On Personal Ambition Will Not Last’ – Ex-Presidential Aide Writes El-Rufai

An Open Letter to Nasir El-Rufai, By Senator Babafemi Ojudu Dear Nasir, This is a letter from a friend. I take the liberty of calling you a friend because, for nearly 12 years, we walked the same political path, sharing dreams of a better Nigeria within the same party. I also recall your 50th birthday when I persuaded two wealthy friends to accompany me to Dubai, where you were in exile, to celebrate with you. I made two other visits to Dubai with different delegations to meet with you and another of your friends from Canada. We also held another…
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LG Financial Autonomy: ALGON Now Ready To Boost PHCs -National President

LG Financial Autonomy: ALGON Now Ready To Boost PHCs -National President

By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Stepping up to their mandate, Local Governments (LGs) in the country are to plough in more resources and efforts to lift the services of primary healthcare centers (PHCs) nationwide, especially in the light of increased cash inflow to their treasuries. To this end, the nation's 774 LGs have pledged to help boost the operations of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) to enable the body discharge its functions effectively. Responsibility for PHC rests on LGs which are meant to oversee the operations of PHC facilities within their geographic areas, including the provision of basic health…
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Green House Wins Sacred Heart Group Of Schools’ Inter-House Sports Tourney

Green House Wins Sacred Heart Group Of Schools’ Inter-House Sports Tourney

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu It is trite that an admixture of sport and academics produces well-rounded students. That was the case when Sacred Heart Group of Schools, Uwani, Enugu, South East Nigeria, held its inter-house sports competition. At the end of gritty encounters, of the school's six Houses, Green House emerged overall winners topping the medals table with 8 gold 3 silver. The champions were trailed by Blue House and Orange House, respectively. The participating six Houses were Red House, Green House, Yellow House, Blue House, Orange House, and White House. Among dignatories at the event were the schools Founder,…
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Before Rivers State Fire Consumes Abuja …

Before Rivers State Fire Consumes Abuja …

By Martins Oloja ‘There is fire on the mountainAnd nobody seems to be on the runOh, there is fire on the mountain topAnd no one is a-running I wake up in the morningTell you what I see on my TV screenI see the blood of an innocent child and everybody's watchingNow I'm looking out my windowAnd what do I see?I see an army of a soldier man marching across the street, heyHey, Mr. Soldier manTomorrow is the day you go to warBut you are fighting for another man's cause and you don't even know himOooh, what did he say to…
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South Africa Committed To US Ties After ‘Regrettable’ Expulsion Of Envoy

South Africa Committed To US Ties After ‘Regrettable’ Expulsion Of Envoy

South Africa has said the decision of the United States (US) to expel Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool is “regrettable”, but the country “remains committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship” with Washington. South Africa’s presidency urged “all relevant and impacted stakeholders to maintain the established diplomatic decorum in their engagement with the matter” in a statement issued on Saturday morning, just hours after US State Secretary Marco Rubio called Rasool a “race-baiting politician” who hates the US and President Donald Trump. Rubio wrote on X that Rasool was “no longer welcome in our great country”, adding: “We have nothing to discuss…
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US Rains Air Strikes On Yemen’s Houthis, Iran Next, As Rebels Warn Trump

US Rains Air Strikes On Yemen’s Houthis, Iran Next, As Rebels Warn Trump

The US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, President Donald Trump has said, citing the armed group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea as the reason. "Funded by Iran, the Houthi thugs have fired missiles at US aircraft, and targeted our Troops and Allies," Trump wrote on his Truth social platform, adding that their "piracy, violence, and terrorism" had cost "billions of dollars" and put lives at risk. The Houthi-run health ministry said at least 15 people were killed and nine others injured in the strikes. The group - which…
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