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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…

*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…

*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…

*'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…

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…

*Award Ceremony Underway By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Ijebu Professional Excellence Foundation (IPEF) has declared its strong support for Otunba Dapo Okubadejo as a suitable running mate to the Ogun State gubernatorial candidate of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. The foundation made this known in a statement signed by its cyhairman, Prince Jamiu Saka, an insurance guru and lawyer.The statement was made available to the media on Friday. It described Okubadejo as a seasoned professional with the competence, experience, and leadership capacity required to effectively complement the APC gubernatorial candidate. Okubadejo, who currently…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, on Friday, formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, promising a people-driven administration anchored on inclusive development, security, and economic growth. The declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, held at Yemetu Police Barracks ground in Ibadan, drew a large crowd of political leaders, party faithful, traditional stakeholders, and supporters from across the state. Instructively, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; former First Lady, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi; Senator Teslim Folarin and some APC leaders were absent. In his address, Alli said his decision followed extensive consultations with party…

*Abuja-Based Specialist Hails Company Over Action, But Seeks Proper Waste Disposal Systems In Firms By Sani Bala Karo Irked by the attitude of some staff members who chew sugar cane and litter the company premises with the chaff, authorities of Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR), Numan, Adamawa State, have promised 'hell' to such careless employees. The authorities cited the need to avert environmental hazards and erase public perception of the premises as "dirty", as reason for the official crackdown. To these ends, the management banned the workers from chewing sugar cane on the company premises. It noted that the cane has…

By John Bassey, Gusau In an unprecedented declaration, perhaps by any security chief in the crises-ridden North-West, new Commissioner of Police (CP), Zamfara State Police Command, Ahmed Muhammad Bello has demonstrated his preparedness for the task by vowing that within 60 days (two months), he will recover all communities presently under the control of bandits. With the confidence of a focused and driven top public officer, Bello explained that his vision is to see to the restoration of peace and stability in the bleeding State, scarred by years of terrorist-triggered bloodfests, kidnappings and displacement of persons. Once done, the CP…

*Strait Will Never Be Closed Again, Says Trump *Global Oil Prices Tumble, Nigeria Petrol Cost May Fall Too *Iran's Uranium Will Be Taken To US, Trump Claims Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, reinforcing hopes for an eventual end to the war in the Middle East and sending oil prices tumbling despite analysts’ warnings that there will be no immediate widespread resumption of passage through the vital waterway which carries about a fifth of global oil shipping. The Strait’s closure by Iran shortly after the conflict began…