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REFERENDUM ON UZODIMMA: UN Lauds Imo Gov For Massive Advances In Service Delivery, Digital Transformation, Wealth Creation, Others

REFERENDUM ON UZODIMMA: UN Lauds Imo Gov For Massive Advances In Service Delivery, Digital Transformation, Wealth Creation, Others

*What I Saw In Imo Is Inspiring - Deputy Secretary-General By our reporter International validation for the good work he is doing in Imo State came for Governor Hope Uzodimma as the United Nations (UN) dropped words of admiration over his service delivery in the South-East heartland State. ​During a visit today, UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, showered encomiums on the governor for strides made in digital transformation, youth empowerment, economic diversification, and public sector reforms. She described the State's initiatives as a strong foundation for sustainable development. ​Leading a high-powered UN delegation to Gov. Uzodimma at the Executive…
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FCTA’s DFMM Pushes Back Against Flooding, Undertakes Major Desilting In Federal Capital City, As Residents Rejoice‎

FCTA’s DFMM Pushes Back Against Flooding, Undertakes Major Desilting In Federal Capital City, As Residents Rejoice‎

Buffeted by recent heart-dampening flooding incidents, residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have heaved a sigh of relief as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commenced the desilting of drainages, gully inlets and manholes. The move is part of proactive measures to mitigate the risk of flooding and blockages of roads in the nation's busy capital.‎‎The exercise, carried out by Department of Facilities Maintenance and Management (DFMM), aims to clear out clogged drains, gully inlets and manholes, enhancing their capacity to handle heavy rainfall.‎‎The initiative is part of FCTA's effort to combat the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall, ensuring…
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Fresh Tension In Kaduna As Opposition ADC Guber Candidate’s Supporters, Security Agents Clash

Fresh Tension In Kaduna As Opposition ADC Guber Candidate’s Supporters, Security Agents Clash

*Supporters Name Police Officer Allegedly Taking Sides, Urge IGP To Punish Errant Personnel *Vow To Continue To Give 'Headache' To Gov Sani Till Level Political Space Arrives *Mum's The Word From State Police Authorities By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Tension rose high in Kaduna yesterday as security operatives clashed with supporters of opposition African Democratic Party (ADC) during a rally in the state capital, Kaduna. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is the presidential candidate of ADC, a party seeking to oust President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from office in next year's general elections. Kaduna State governor Uba Sani…
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Tinubu’s Desperation Endangers Nigeria’s Democracy

Tinubu’s Desperation Endangers Nigeria’s Democracy

By IKECHUKWU AMAECHI Former Rivers State governor Chibuike Amaechi buried his mother, Ezinne Mary Oruah, on May 5, 2026 in Ubima, his ancestral Ikwerre hometown. It was a celebration of life. At 89 years, she lived long and well. Her son was not only a two-term governor but also Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly for eight years and Minister of Transportation. When his ministerial tour of duty ended, he set his eyes on the country’s ultimate political diadem – presidency. He is Atiku Abubakar’s running-mate in the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress…
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Armed Soldiers Take Over, Palace Guards Thrown Out, ‘House Arrest’ In Uganda (FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED, BELOW)

Armed Soldiers Take Over, Palace Guards Thrown Out, ‘House Arrest’ In Uganda (FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED, BELOW)

*As Huge Row Breaks Out After Celebrity Journalist Picked To Succeed Deceased World's Youngest King *Late Monarch Had A Son, Heir To Throne, We Won't Accept New King -- Royal Family Kicks Heavily armed soldiers were deployed as a bitter succession dispute flared in one of Uganda's traditional kingdoms, days before the burial of its late king, who until his death had been the world's youngest reigning monarch. King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who ruled the Tooro Kingdom for more than three decades, was undergoing cancer treatment in the US when he died last month aged 34, reports…
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Kaduna APC Kicks Off 2027 ‘Violence-Free’ Campaign

Kaduna APC Kicks Off 2027 ‘Violence-Free’ Campaign

*Flaunts Gov Sani's Achievements In Office, Hopes To Win By Achadu Gabriel Kaduna Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has officially flagged off its campaign for the 2027 Governorship and State House of Assembly elections, declaring Governor Senator Uba Sani as a “record achiever” and pledging a free, fair, and violence-free campaign. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at the party’s Secretariat, State APC Publicity Secretary, Mohamed Sani Haruna, said 9 September (yesterday) marked the day designated by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) election guidelines for commencement of campaigns for governorship and state assembly seats nationwide. “As publicity secretary of…
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Journalist Succeeds Uganda’s Deceased World’s Youngest Monarch

Journalist Succeeds Uganda’s Deceased World’s Youngest Monarch

A traditional Ugandan kingdom selected a television news anchor on Wednesday (yesterday) to succeed King Oyo Nyimba, who ​died last month aged 34 after becoming the ‌world's youngest reigning monarch when he took the throne at age 3. People&Politics had reported that king Oyo died on 27 August. He was in the United States (US) receiving treatment for cancer before succumbing to the deadly ailment. While Uganda is a ​constitutional republic, Oyo Nyimba ruled Tooro in western Uganda, ⁠one of the former British colony's ancient kingdoms, which ​wield enormous cultural and social influence. At a press conference in ​the kingdom's…
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UCL: Goals Feast As PSG, Barcelona Score 11 Goals, Liverpool Fight Back To Down Plucky Atletico (FIND BELOW FULL RESULTS OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHES PLAYED WEDNESDAY, 9 SEPT)

UCL: Goals Feast As PSG, Barcelona Score 11 Goals, Liverpool Fight Back To Down Plucky Atletico (FIND BELOW FULL RESULTS OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHES PLAYED WEDNESDAY, 9 SEPT)

*Arsenal Grind Out Narrow Win Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembélé also starred as holders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) began their quest to win a third successive Champions League title by thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Wednesday (today). Last year’s Ballon d’Or winner Dembélé had scored twice by the midway point of the first half in the French capital, and then set up Spain’s World Cup final hero Torres to make it 3-0 by the interval. Torres, a close-season signing from Barcelona, added two more just after the restart to complete his…
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Step Up, Drive Africa’s Climate Priorities, Onuigbo Tells African Leaders

Step Up, Drive Africa’s Climate Priorities, Onuigbo Tells African Leaders

By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja President of GLOBE Legislators, Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has challenged African leaders on the urgency to move beyond climate change rhetorics, pledges and negotiations to birth laws, institutions, financing mechanisms and implementation pathways that would shape the continent's climate future. GLOBE Legislators is a non-partisan, cross-party parliamentary organisation dedicated to improving governance for sustainable development. Founded in 1991 by Senators Al Gore, John Kerry and their counterparts in the European Parliament, Russian Duma and Japanese Diet, GLOBE has grown to include legislators from every global region. Hon. Onuigbo, spoke on Monday at the 14th Conference on Climate…
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Ring Leaders Flee, Trailed, As Benue Police Say 46 Arrested Over ‘Attack’ On Obi’s Entourage

Ring Leaders Flee, Trailed, As Benue Police Say 46 Arrested Over ‘Attack’ On Obi’s Entourage

*We Will Not Condone Political Intolerance Ahead 2027, CP Warns About 24 hours after the attack by suspected political thugs on the convoy of presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in Benue State, police in the Middle Belt state said they have nabbed 46 persons in connection with the matter. Thugs suspected to be loyal to Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, reportedly blocked Obi’s convoy on his way to Yelwata, where he was billed to meet and commiserate with victims of the June 2025 terrorist attacks. Trouble started a few meters away from the airport…
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