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Okon-Aku Community Of Abia Community Threatens Legal Action Over Alleged Defamation To Fan Crisis

Okon-Aku Community Of Abia Community Threatens Legal Action Over Alleged Defamation To Fan Crisis

The Traditional Council and Community Development Union of a locality in Nigeria's Abia State, Okon-Aku autonomous community in Ohafia Local Government Area (LGA), have threatened to head to court for redress over what they described as acts of criminal defamation by those allegedly aiding and abetting perpetrators of a crisis which rocked the community on 2-3 January, 2026. During the widely reported crisis, one life was lost while properties were destroyed with several persons displaced. In a statement signed by Chief U.E. Udensi, for Okon-Aku Traditional Rulers Council/Nnaka IV Cabinet, and Comrade Okorie Kama for Okon-Aku Development Union president, issued…
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Over 5,000 Killed In Iran War So Far -Report

Over 5,000 Killed In Iran War So Far -Report

*More than 3000 In Iran *2,290 in Lebanon *23 In Israel *Over 12 In Other Gulf Arab Countries *13 US Soldiers, 15 Israeli Troops Now in its eighth week, the Iran war has killed more than 5,000 people across several countries. At least 3,000 people have been killed in Iran, more than 2,290 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states, the Associated Press has reported. Fifteen Israeli soldiers in Lebanon and 13 US service members throughout the region have also been killed. Iran Accuses US Of Violating Ceasefire By Firing At Ship, Vows…
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2027: Massive Support From Enugu West Zone As Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Mbah For Second Term

2027: Massive Support From Enugu West Zone As Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Mbah For Second Term

*Donate N100m For Gov's Nomination Form By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The people of Enugu West Senatorial District have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office, citing their policies, projects, programmes, and interventions that have positively impacted the nation, South East, and Enugu State in particular. To make good the endorsements, the people, who swarmed the Awgu Local Government Secretariat field in their thousands, weekend, also presented a cheque for the sum of N100 million to Gov. Mbah for the purchase of his nomination form, vowing to defend their…
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Sokoto Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Legal, Intellectual Development

Sokoto Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Legal, Intellectual Development

*LG Chairmen Vow Financial Discipline, Defend 2026 Budget Proposals By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting intellectual growth, strengthening legal systems, and building resilient institutions as part of its development agenda. Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto made the fresh bow during the presentation of a book titled Military Law in Nigeria: A Quick Reference Guide to Practice and Procedure. The book was published in honour of Muhammad Bello Goronyo and edited by Professor Ibrahim Abdullahi, SAN. The event took place at the Army Command Mess and Suites. Represented by his Deputy, Idris Mohammed Gobir, the…
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NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero Awarded 2026 Svensson Prize In Belgium

NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero Awarded 2026 Svensson Prize In Belgium

*'This Distinction Honours Nigerian, African Trade Unionism As A Whole' By Felix Durumbah, Abuja It takes accomplishments hewed out of sterner stuff for one to be recognized abroad, outside one's normal locality. This was the case with effervescent President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, as he was honoured inBrussels, the Belgian capital. On the sidelines of the preparatory meeting for the International Labour Conference, Comrade Ajaero, an emblematic figure in the struggle for human rights, was on Friday awarded the prestigious Arthur Svensson Prize. The award was presented to him by General Secretary of the International Trade Union…
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Abuja Residents Applaud As FCTA Launches Drainage Desilting To Prevent Flooding

Abuja Residents Applaud As FCTA Launches Drainage Desilting To Prevent Flooding

Some impressed residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have voiced their appreciation to the authorities over the desilting work being undertaken by staff members of FCT Administration (FCTA)'s Department of Facilities Maintenance and Management (DFMM) with the onset of the first rains. The department embarked on proactive desilting of manholes and drainages across Asokoro and Wuse Districts of Abuja, the nation's capital. Mr. Emeka Onwuegbuna of Queen Elizabeth Street, Asokoro, who spoke to newsmen, said: “The first rain of the year left the roads covered with sand, but the department quickly cleared the debris, restoring access.” Similarly, Mr. Joshua Pam…
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6 Matches To Play: Haaland Sinks Arsenal To Give Game-In-Hand Man City Edge In EPL Title Race

6 Matches To Play: Haaland Sinks Arsenal To Give Game-In-Hand Man City Edge In EPL Title Race

*Bayern Win Bundesliga For 35th Time The margins were always likely to be tight. In the event, with so much on the line, namely the possible destination of the Premier League title, they were excruciatingly so on Sunday. It was a day when the division’s two heavyweights went toe-to-toe and served up a thriller, a contest to absorb the nation and many more around the world. When it was over, it was Manchester City who had landed what could prove to be the telling blow. Because once they are ahead on the count in these situations everybody knows how it…
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The President’s Psychologically Punishing Jokes

The President’s Psychologically Punishing Jokes

By FESTUS ADEDAYO I have severally confessed my love for the South African literature. I fell in love with it early in life while gobbling up narratives of heroic travails of liberation struggle fighters, represented in the works of Mazisi Kunene, Ezekiel Mphalele, Peter Abrahams, Alf Wannenburg, Alan Paton, Alex La Guma and many others. I must have read La Guma’s A Walk In The Night and virtually all his works innumerable times. Of the lot, one South African author whose works equally spellbound me is Can Themba, perhaps because of the self-inflicted tragedy of his early passage. This morning,…
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No Iranian Uranium Going To US -Deputy Foreign Minister Counters Trump, As Tehran Shoots At Ships Violating Fresh Hormuz Closure

No Iranian Uranium Going To US -Deputy Foreign Minister Counters Trump, As Tehran Shoots At Ships Violating Fresh Hormuz Closure

*Trump Hopeful Of Fresh Negotiations, With Indications Of Renewed War Looming *'No More US Talks Till Washington Shows Flexibility' Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh today said his country will not hand over its enriched uranium to the US, rejecting claims made by President Donald Trump yesterday. Trump had stated in an interview with Reuters that Washington will work with Tehran to recover Iran's enriched uranium to bring back to the US even as he hinted of possible new talks this weekend. His words: "We're going to get it together. We're going to go in with Iran, at a nice…
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