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Security: Isi-Uzo Royal Fathers Visit LG Chairman, Laud Gov Mbah

Security: Isi-Uzo Royal Fathers Visit LG Chairman, Laud Gov Mbah

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Isi-Uzo Local Government Traditional Rulers Council, Enugu State, has commended the efforts of the State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, which they said had continued to improve security in the LGA since the inception of the present administration. They also condemned an attack, several weeks ago, on parts of Eha-Amufu community in the state, which left some people dead, saying it was totally against the run of play, given the investment and job done in the fields of security and infrastructure by Gov. Mbah and the Council Chairman, Barrister Obiora Obeagu. The royal fathers, led by their…
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Scam! Police Nab Indian For Running Fake Embassy, Dupes Many

Scam! Police Nab Indian For Running Fake Embassy, Dupes Many

*Addressed As Ambassador *Parks Cars With Fake Diplomatic Numbers *Flies Flags Of Different Countries *Found With Cash Equivalent Of About N78m Aside Foreign Currencies With full complement of mint-new cars bearing diplomatic plates, a building flying flags of different countries, and sundry paraphernalia of an embassy, an Indian man has been arrested for running a bogus embassy, in a major bust against fraud. The daredevil scam saw the man operate from a rented residential building near Delhi, the Indian capital, with police recovering the cars as well as cash in different currencies. The development has raised serious concerns that the…
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FCTA Unhappy Over Assets Vandalization, Warns Criminals

FCTA Unhappy Over Assets Vandalization, Warns Criminals

*Rallies Residents Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has expressed concern over the alarming rate of vandalization of public infrastructure in the Federal Capital City (FCC), Abuja. The concern was raised by Director, FCTA's Department of Monitoring and Inspection (DMI), Tpl. Obinna Nkwocha, during a routine monitoring exercise of the FCC. He said the menace is being tackled. The Director said the Administration is unhappy over the increasing incidents, in which criminals target street lights, water pipelines and electricity cables. Tpl. Nkwocha disclosed that FCTA, under FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has relentlessly shown commitment to developing and enhancing public assets…
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FG To Restore Peace In Violence-Ravaged Areas -Again, Tinubu Pledges

FG To Restore Peace In Violence-Ravaged Areas -Again, Tinubu Pledges

By Idibia Gabriel, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is committed to restoring peace, stability, law and order across the country, especially in areas affected by insecurity and violence. Speaking through the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, at the commissioning of the first phase of housing projects for victims of banditry in Kaduna State, Tinubu said: “Nigeria is in safe hands, and we will restore law and order. That is an assurance we are giving. It will be done.” The housing project, carried out in collaboration with Qatar Charity Organization, is part of the…
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For Aisha Buhari At A Time Like This

For Aisha Buhari At A Time Like This

By FUNKE EGBEMODE She was only 18 years old when she got married in 1989 to her husband who was already a national public figure. Indeed, her husband was already a former Head of State when they became husband and wife. And no, she did not marry him for money. Her grandfather, Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu, was Nigeria’s first Minister of Defence. Aisha Halilu Buhari, born in 1971, married in 1989, widowed in 2025, is the one my heart goes to today. May the soul of her husband, our former president, Muhammadu Buhari, rest in peace. Everybody is talking about the…
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Enugu State Assembly Confirms Six Commissioner-nominees

Enugu State Assembly Confirms Six Commissioner-nominees

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of six Commissioner-nominees for the state. The confirmation followed their screening by the lawmakers today, July 21, in Enugu. It will be recalled that the State Governor, Barrister Peter Mbah, sent a list of the nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The nominees are Engr. Benjamin Okoh, Professor Benedeth Okoli, Mr. Eyinna Franklin Ogbonna, Dr Samuel Ogbu-Nwobodo, Professor George Ugwu and Engr. Ben Collins Ndu Jr. Speaking during the screening, one of them, Okoh, vowed to conduct structural audit on the 260…
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Sunday Igboho To FG: Many Threatening To Kill Me, Can’t Sleep At Home, Remove My Name From Wanted List

Sunday Igboho To FG: Many Threatening To Kill Me, Can’t Sleep At Home, Remove My Name From Wanted List

*'Embassy In Germany Refused Me Passport Because…: *Royal Father Promises Collaboration With Colleagues To Resolve Request By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has called on the Federal Government (FG) to remove his name from its wanted list and prioritise security in the South-West zone. Chief Adeyemo made the call during a visit to the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao, in his palace. The agitator, who came to the Olugbon’s palace with an entourage, said his visit was to seek the backing of Oba Alao for his full freedom…
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EXCLUSIVE! SGF Akume May Resign Soon

EXCLUSIVE! SGF Akume May Resign Soon

*Over APC National Chairmanship *Dogara Tipped To Replace Him *APC Group Fires Plea To Tinubu, Cites Facts,Figures By Felix Durumbah, Abuja There are indications that Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief George Akume, could become the next National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Akume may tender his resignation from his current office to take up the new assignment. The party's National Executive Committee (NEC) is slated to meet Thursday, July 24,2025, in Abuja, to deliberate and decide on crucial matters, possibly including the National Chairmanship question. Akume, a two-term former governor…
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Oba Ku, Ko Waja: Of Pretenders, Stool Of Obaship And Destroyers Of Tradition

Oba Ku, Ko Waja: Of Pretenders, Stool Of Obaship And Destroyers Of Tradition

By Adeyẹmí Johnson Ademọwọ The death of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, was always bound to be historic. But not many expected the seeming negative storm it stirred in the soul of Yoruba culture. From the undercurrents of public reactions, one thing is clear: we are fast losing our grip on what it truly means to be Yoruba and more urgently, what it means to sit on the sacred stool of Obaship. It is unfortunate and, indeed, very disturbing that this moment has ignited a painful question: Are the Ijebu now to be seen as people who…
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NLC’ll Fight Leaders Who Muzzle Workers’, Citizens’ Constitutional Rights -Ajaero

NLC’ll Fight Leaders Who Muzzle Workers’, Citizens’ Constitutional Rights -Ajaero

SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC), COMRADE JOE AJAERO AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE RAIN SCHOOL OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC), UYO ON THE 21ST JULY, 2025. Protocols! It is my great honour to stand before you today at yet another gathering of the Rain School of the Nigeria Labour Congress. I welcome you all to Uyo, a city that has become a beacon of learning and struggle for Nigerian workers. Welcome to the 21st Rain School and welcome to the Workers’ Campus. It is another great opportunity to sharpen our skills, deepen our…
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