Breaking News: State Government Demolishes Hotel Over Hosting of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Event

The Abia State Government has begun demolishing Abia Hotels Ltd., Umuahia, a privately built facility operating under a valid 25-year lease, after the...

Retired Delta High Court Judge Found Murd3red In Asaba Home

A retired Delta State High Court judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, has been found murd3red in her Asaba home, sparking an intensive police investigation. ...

UNICAL VC reveals stance on sex-for-marks syndrome

The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, says she hopes to be remembered for her firm fight against sexual haras...

Ambassadorial Nominee Onye Uwaoma Congratulates Ikpeazu

Former Abia Assembly Minority Leader, Hon. Sir Abraham U. Obah (Onye Uwaoma), has congratulated former Governor Okezie Victor Ikpeazu on his ambassado...

RESULT-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP IN BENDE: PROJECTS THAT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

Across Bende Federal Constituency, development is demonstrated through tangible, completed projects that directly improve daily life. From new classro...

Abia CNG/E Buses - Appreciate The President

Almost three years after the federal government released funds for state bus purchases, Abia residents are still struggling with the impact of subsidy...

Tinubu Approves Committee To Drive New Tax Policy Implementation

President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) to drive the administration’s landmark tax reforms. Chaire...

Insecurity: Nigerians Have Right To Seek Foreign Assistance — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigerians have every right to seek help from the international community if the government fails to protect th...

AU Suspends Guinea-Bissau After Coup

The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all its activities following the military coup that halted the country’s election process and force...

Guardiola Accuses Man City Of ‘Playing Safe’ In Leverkusen Defeat

Pep Guardiola has criticised his heavily rotated Manchester City side for “playing safe” during their 2–0 Champions League defeat to Bayer Leverkusen ...

El-Rufai Obtains ADC Membership Card In Kaduna

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant move w...

Russia Threatens Total Ban On WhatsApp

Russia has warned it may impose a total ban on WhatsApp, accusing the platform of failing to comply with national laws requiring access to user data f...

Rare Faberge Egg Set To Smash Sales Record At London Auction

The Winter Egg, one of Fabergé’s rarest and most celebrated Imperial creations, is expected to break sales records when it goes to auction in London n...

Jonathan Calls For Release Of Guinea-Bissau Presidential Election Results Guinea-Bissau military officers took “total control” of the country on Wednesday, suspending the nation’s electoral process and closing its borders, days after presidential and legislative elections.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for the immediate release of Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election results, warning that withholding the...

BENJAMIN OKEZIE KALU: THE KIND OF LEADER WHO DOESN’T JUST TALK, HE DELIVERS.

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu isn’t making noise; he’s making impact. Over six hundred Abians have secured federal civil service jobs through his effo...

The Man with Grace:

When denial meets reality, it becomes almost amusing to watch those who claim Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, is “not their political headache” y...

It's Your Time

A new moment of grace and celebration is upon us, and we’re excited to share it with you. This is your season to shine. Save a date to celebrate with...

Abia: Budget Presentation

Abia State’s newly announced ₦1 trillion budget stands out among Southeast states—but not for its economic prudence. By comparison, Anambra, under Pro...

BREAKING: Tinubu sends ambassadorial nominees list to Nigerian Senate

President Bola Tinubu has submitted a list of three nominees for non-career ambassadorial positions to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation. Senate Pr...

Senate Recommends Death Penalty For Kidnappers

The Nigerian Senate has passed a resolution classifying kidnapping as an act of terrorism, calling for an amendment to the Terrorism Act to impose the...

Arsenal Beat Bayern To Move Top Of Champions League Table

Arsenal moved to the top of the Champions League table with a 3–1 win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday, extending their perfect European record to five...

Two National Guard Soldiers Shot Near White House, Suspect In Custody

Two US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday just two blocks from the White House, prompting a swift security response...

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Embalo Arrested Amid ‘Coup d’etat’

Guinea-Bissau was thrown into fresh turmoil on Wednesday after President Umaro Embalo announced he had been arrested inside the presidential palace in...

State Police Non-Negotiable For Effective Grassroots Security, Abiodun Tells Southern Govs

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has renewed the push for a joint southern regional security outfit and the establishment of state police, insistin...

Trump Drops South Africa From 2026 G20, Cites ‘Human Right Abuses’

US President Donald Trump has announced that South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami, escalating tensions between Washington ...

Morocco Jails French Rapper Maes For Kidnapping Bid

A Moroccan court has sentenced French rapper Maes—born Walid Georgey—to seven years in prison on charges including forming a criminal gang and attempt...

FG’s VAT Revenue Remains Stable At ₦2.06trn In Q2

Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue remained steady at ₦2.06 trillion in Q2 2025, according to the latest sectoral VAT distribution report release...

Humanoid Robots To Trial Guiding Crowds At Chinese Border Crossings

Humanoid robots may soon be guiding travellers and managing crowds at Chinese border crossings after Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics secured a $37-mill...

PANDEMONIUM ERUPTS IN UKWA EAST LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OVER LEADERSHIP TUSSLE AND MONEY SHARING FORMULA AS COUNCILORS LOYAL TO THE HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION IN ABIA STATE,BEAT UP CLERK, DESTROY GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES AND BRUTALLY SMASHING THE MACE ON THE FACE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER

Pandemonium erupted at the Ukwa East Legislative Council on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, as five councillors allegedly loyal to the Abia State Commissio...

Ben Kalu Proposes Penalty For Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has proposed imposing criminal penalties on government officials who negotiate ransom p...

Tinubu Orders Total Security Cordon On Forests In Kwara, Niger, Kebbi

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a total security cordon over forests in Kwara, Niger, and Kebbi States following recent mass kidnappings and terrori...

Estevao Dazzles For Rampant Chelsea As 10-Man Barcelona Fold

Chelsea teenager Estevao stole the show with a stunning solo goal as the Blues thrashed 10-man Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League at Stamford Bridg...

CBN Retains Interest Rate At 27%

The Central Bank of Nigeria has kept the Monetary Policy Rate unchanged at 27%, maintaining its tight monetary stance as it works to rein in inflation...

Sanwo-Olu Presents ₦4.23trn 2026 Budget

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a ₦4.23 trillion “Budget of Shared Prosperity” for 2026, describing it as a bold plan to consoli...

Benue Assembly Extends Former Speaker Dajoh’s Suspension By Six Months

The Benue State House of Assembly has prolonged the suspension of former Speaker Aondona Dajoh by another six months, accusing him of showing no remor...

Oshiomhole Mocks Atiku’s Defection To ADC, Says He Can’t Fix Nigeria

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), arguing that Ati...

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Exhausts Appeals, To Serve 27-Year Sentence

Brazil’s Supreme Court has declared former president Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year coup-related sentence final, ruling out any further appeals and paving t...

Rain Forces Changes To 2026 Winter Olympics Flame Ceremony

Rainy weather has forced organisers of the 2026 Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics to move Wednesday’s Olympic flame-lighting ceremony from the ancient sta...

UK Court Clears Comedy Writer Of Harassing Transgender Woman

A London court has cleared Emmy-winning comedy writer Graham Linehan of allegations that he harassed transgender activist Sophia Brooks online, though...

European Companies Cut Jobs In Response To Slowing Economy

European companies across key sectors—including automotive, banking, energy, and consumer goods—have announced major job cuts this year as economic co...

NTS Urges FG To Prioritise Health Funding, Modernise Hospitals

The Nigerian Thoracic Society (NTS) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise increased health funding and modernise hospital infrastructure to a...

Press Statement For Immediate Release Governor Otti's Sealing of RHP Office, Umuahia, Desperation Taken Too Far

The Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) has condemned the sudden sealing of its Abia State office in Umuahia by Governor Alex Otti, describing the action as a...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS GOVERNOR UZODIMMA AS RENEWED HOPE AMBASSADOR

President Tinubu Appoints Governor Uzodimma as Renewed Hope Ambassador Ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government's Ward Development Prog...

Attack on President Tinubu by Abia State Government.

The Abia State Ministry of Lands in Umuahia has reportedly moved to seal the Renewed Hope Partners office—an initiative linked to President Bola Ahmed...

Aba residents are raising serious concerns over alleged excessive land rent charges amounting to ₦1,185,000, a situation they describe as both exploitative and insensitive.

Aba residents are expressing outrage over alleged excessive land rent charges reportedly amounting to ₦1,185,000, describing the move as exploitative ...

South-West Govs Renew Call For State Police, Approve Security Fund

South-West governors have renewed their call for the creation of state police as insecurity deepens across Nigeria, approving a new Regional Security ...

US To Provide Intelligence Support, Defence Equipment To Nigeria — Presidency

The United States has signalled its readiness to deepen security cooperation with Nigeria, pledging enhanced intelligence support and defence equipmen...

BBC Launches Search For New Chief As Trump Row Rumbles On Trump has threatened a $5 billion lawsuit over the case.

The BBC has launched the search for a new Director General following the resignation of Tim Davie over a misleading edit of former U.S. President Dona...

Maresca Urges Chelsea’s Estevao To Ignore Yamal Comparisons

Enzo Maresca urges Chelsea’s Estevao to ignore comparisons with Lamine Yamal: “Estevao is already playing at a high level; he is already in the start...

Insecurity: Sanwo-Olu, Other South-West Govs Meet In Ibadan

South-West Governors Hold Emergency Meeting in Ibadan Amid Rising Insecurity Governors of the South-West states met in Ibadan on Monday to discuss es...

Germany Hollywood Veteran Udo Kier Dead At 81

German actor Udo Kier, whose offbeat charisma and unmistakable presence made him a cult figure in both arthouse and Hollywood cinema, has died at 81 i...

Joint Senate, Reps C’mte to Brief State Governors Wednesday -Deputy Speaker, Kalu …Urges State Assembly Speakers to Champion People’s Decisions

Distinguished colleagues, this is the final retreat before the historic voting on the constitution alteration bills. After today, we move from deliber...

President Tinubu Speaks

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says he cancelled his trip to the G20 Summit in South Africa to personally oversee Nigeria’s security operations. He anno...

Ribadu Meets With US Defence Secretary Over Trump’s Threat

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, met with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following President Donald Trump’s threat of military a...

Katsina Orders Closure Of All Public Schools Over Security Concerns

The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public schools over growing security concerns, following a wave of student abduc...

UN Complex Bombing: Court Admits Evidence In DSS Case Against Al-Barnawi, Others

The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted three video clips tendered by the Department of State Services (DSS) in the trial-within-trial involving ...

Man United Forward Sesko Out ‘For A Few Weeks’

Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko will be sidelined for “a few weeks” after suffering a knee injury before the international break, manager Rub...

Identify Who Ordered Soldiers’ Withdrawal Before Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction, Gov Idris Tells Military

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has demanded answers from the military after soldiers deployed to Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Ma...

Indian Warplane Crashes At Dubai Airshow, Killing Pilot

An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing the pilot before a crowd of stunned spec...

A BOLD AND COURAGEOUS LEADER

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu is demonstrating that true leadership is defined not by noise, but by strategy, unity, and meaningful engagement. His on...

Ubani Dannie, by focusing so heavily on Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, you are unintentionally creating the impression that Gov. Alex Otti, Senator Akobundu, Senator Abaribe, and other key stakeholders are doing nothing in the effort to secure Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom.

Ubani Dannie, your heavy focus on Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu creates the wrong impression that Gov. Alex Otti, Senator Akobundu, Senator Abaribe, and othe...

BENJAMIN KALU’S SELF-SERVING POLITICAL DRAMA OVER NNAMDI KANU’S CONVICTION: A DESPERATE POWER GAMBIT WRAPPED IN EMPTY SYMPATHY

The press release issued on November 20, 2025, by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu—claiming that “all hope is not lost” for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu—has ex...

UPDATED: Court Sentences Nnamdi Kanu To Life Imprisonment, Says IPOB Leader An ‘International Terrorist’

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of multiple terrorism charges. Jus...

W/Cup: DR Congo To Play Jamaica/New Caledonia In Intercontinental Playoffs (FULL FIXTURES)

DR Congo will face either Jamaica or New Caledonia in the final of the intercontinental playoffs for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Leopards e...

UN Chief Calls For ‘Ambitious Compromise’ At Climate Talks

As COP30 climate negotiations enter their final hours in Belém, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged nearly 200 participating nations to re...

Malala Fund Announces $1.7m Girls Education Fresh Investment In Nigeria

The Malala Fund has announced a fresh $1.7 million investment in Nigeria to support nine organisations working to reduce the country’s high population...

NAFDAC Warns Against Bledine Infant Cereals Over Contamination Risks

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert after Chad banned several varieties of Bledine Inf...

Pope Urges ‘Culture Of Abuse Prevention’ In Italian Church

Pope Leo XIV has urged the Italian Church to foster a “culture of prevention” regarding clerical child sex abuse, amid criticism that it has been slow...

Ukraine’s Zelensky To Meet US Army Delegation After Washington Plan Emerges

A Pentagon delegation led by U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday, with President Volodymyr Zelensky expected to meet the ...

From the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has expressed optimism that the detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,...

Breaking: Tragedy as 16 NYSC perspective corps members die on their way to Gombe camp, 2 battle life

Sixteen prospective corps members from Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo State, have died in a road accident while traveling to th...

Breaking news: Justice Omotosho orders the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Nnamdi Kanu Continue in his absence

Justice Omotosho has ordered that the trial of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu continue in his absence. The ruling came after Ka...

Osimhen Scores Brace As Nigeria Thrash Gabon 4-1 To Qualify For W’Cup Play-Off Final

Nigeria 4–1 Gabon (After Extra Time) – World Cup Play-Off Semi-Final Nigeria booked a spot in the African final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers...

Abia APC admonished Abia Government to emulate President Tinubu on transparency and accountability on cost of projects

The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Labour Party-led Abia Government to emulate the federal administration’s t...

Kebbi: Deputy Speaker, Kalu Condemns Attack, Urges Security Agencies to Rescue Schoolgirls

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, CFR, has condemned the recent attacks on the Government Girls Comprehensive Seni...

Benjamin Kalu: The Lawmaker Balancing Reform, Youth, and Politics

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu has emerged as a distinctive figure in Nigeria’s National Assembly, balancing legislative reform, youth engagement...

Kebbi Abduction: Tinubu Assures Families Of Schoolgirls’ Return, Names Of Students Released

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will do everything possible to secure the return of schoolgirls abducted in Ma...

Hakimi, Chebbak Beat Osimhen, Ajibade To 2025 CAF Awards

Morocco dominated the 2025 CAF Awards on Wednesday as Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak were named African Men’s and Women’s Players of the Year, res...

NCAA Fines Qatar Airways ₦5m For Consumer Protection Infractions

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has fined Qatar Airways ₦5 million for consumer protection violations following an incident involving a N...

Nnadozie Wins CAF Best Goalkeeper Prize For Third Time In A Row

Super Falcons’ goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has made history by winning the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award for the third consecutive year. The 24-ye...

Gov Yusuf Presents ₦1.36trn 2026 Budget To Kano Assembly

Governor Abba Yusuf on Wednesday presented a ₦1.368 trillion 2026 budget to the Kano State House of Assembly, describing it as “a covenant to consolid...

Gov Kefas Postpones Defection To APC Indefinitely

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has postponed his planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) indefinitely, citing the recent kidnappi...

Police Cordon Off PDP National Secretariat Amid Leadership Crisis

The leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Tuesday as rival factions clashed at the party’s national secretariat in Abuj...

Congressman Moore Meets Ribadu, Ojukwu, Egbetokun Over Christian Persecution

Congressman Riley M. Moore on Wednesday met in Washington with a high-level Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to addres...

Argentine Court Orders Assets Worth $500m Seized In Ex-President Kirchner Graft Case

An Argentine federal court has ordered the seizure of nearly $500 million in assets belonging to former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, her ...

Spain To Probe Meta For Alleged Privacy Breaches — PM

Spain will investigate Meta for allegedly tracking millions of Android users’ online activity without consent, even when they browsed in incognito mod...

How Emergency Credit Supports Personal Financial Stability

Emergency credit can play a crucial role in stabilizing household finances, especially for individuals with hourly or irregular income. When unexpecte...

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Push Has Saved 1.4 Million Lives — Gavi

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, says its three-year campaign to expand access to HPV vaccines in low-income countries has prevented an estimated 1.4 milli...

Abia Traders allege unequal treatment in demolition of shops in Front of New Mall at Aba South.

Some displaced traders in Aba South have decried what they describe as unequal treatment in the recent demolition of shops around the newly opened min...

Again, Pope Leo XIV Decries Christian Prosecution in Nigeria

"Pope Leo XIV issued a heartfelt appeal on behalf of persecuted Christian communities, naming Nigeria, Bangladesh, Mozambique, and Sudan as nations wh...

Former Minority Leader Calls for Opposition Unity Against Alleged Harassment by Abia State Government*

Former Minority Leader of the 7th Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, has urged Abians and opposition parties to unite against what he...

Abia’s Q3 2025 Financial Report: Unanswered Questions, Conflicting Figures and Rising Transparency Concerns By Obinna Oriaku

The Abia Q3 2025 Financial Report has raised more questions than answers, exposing inconsistencies that deepen public mistrust in the state’s financia...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) office in Umuahia, Abia State, witnessed an extraordinary gathering yesterday, drawing party members and supporters from across the state.

The APC office in Umuahia, Abia State, hosted a large gathering of party members and supporters, reflecting renewed energy and organizational strength...

Abia: ADC threatens legal action against Abaribe over alleged interference in party affairs

Abia: ADC Threatens Legal Action Against Abaribe The Abia State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened legal action against ...

Deputy Speaker - The Reformer

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR, is widely regarded as a reform-driven legislator focused on aligning national policy with the aspirations of...

The funniest thing is that the new Abia Media team

The new Abia media team under Dr. Alex C. Otti has reportedly shifted its “media frustration and rascality” toward FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Critics s...

APC Chairman,Ononogbu Challenges Otti on Accountability Issues

Chief Kingsley Ononogbu, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, has accused the Labour Party–led government of lacking account...

Court Issues Final Order Stopping PDP National Convention

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final order stopping the PDP’s 2025 national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, scheduled for November 15–1...

Rise Of Robots: Promise Of Physical AI

Tech firms are investing heavily in physical AI, developing humanoid robots that can perform real-world tasks such as washing dishes, doing laundry, a...

Ukrainian Capital Comes Under ‘Massive’ Attack

Kyiv came under a “massive” attack Friday morning, with missiles and drones targeting residential areas and critical infrastructure, Ukrainian officia...

House Asks WAEC To Suspend 2026 CBT Transition Plans

The House of Representatives has directed the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to suspend its plan to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) fo...

Ronaldo Red Card ‘Nothing To Do With Me’ – Ireland Coach

Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson dismissed Cristiano Ronaldo’s claim that he influenced the referee’s decision to issue the superstar a red card duri...

Gunmen Kidnap Ex-PDP Ward Chairman In Kwara

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted a trader and former PDP ward chairman, Abubakar Sise, from his residence in Boriya–Shiya Ward, Baruten LGA ...

Several Killed In Sweden As Bus Slams Into Pedestrians

Several people were killed and others injured on Friday afternoon when a double-decker bus slammed into a queue at a bus stop in central Stockholm. Po...

Keziah Jones Brings ‘Blufunk’ Energy To Riyadh In Soulful SAFAR Debut

Keziah Jones Brings ‘Blufunk’ Energy To Riyadh In Soulful SAFAR Debut Nigerian singer-songwriter Keziah Jones lit up the Saudi Arabia Museum of Conte...

Blue Origin Set For Space Launch After Repeated Delays

Blue Origin Set For Space Launch After Repeated Delays Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin will try once again on Thursday to launch its New Glenn rocket. The p...

JOHESU Begins Indefinite Strike Saturday

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has announced an indefinite strike beginning at midnight on Saturday over the non-implementation of the adjust...

Protest Rock Isiala Arongwa Autonomous Community over Illegal Acquisition of Land by Unknown faces in the Community

Protest Rocks Isiala Arongwa Over Illegal Land Grab Residents of Umunwafor, Umuokereke, and Umunwogu villages in Isiala Arongwa Autonomous Community,...

Troops Foil Abduction Of 74 Corps Members In Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai, rescued 74 NYSC members—36 males and 38 females—after their vehicles broke down ...

Why Nigeria Cannot Produce Vaccines — Minister

Nigeria is not yet capable of producing vaccines locally, says Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako. He explains that vaccine production req...

Trump Signs Bill To End Record-Breaking US Shutdown

No Genocide In Nigeria — AU Chief

The African Union chief has dismissed US claims of genocide in northern Nigeria, following President Donald Trump’s warning of possible armed interven...

Bad Bunny In Box Seat As Latin Grammys Hit Vegas

Bad Bunny is poised for a big night at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, where he leads with 12 nominations, including Best Album, Best Record, and Best...

HON BENJAMIN KALU PhD,CFR, THE MAN WHO ATTRACTED COUNTLESS FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS TO ABIA STATE

Abia State has produced several top federal office holders in the past, including a Senate President, Senate Chief Whip, and numerous ministers. Yet n...

FENRAD Calls For Full Transparency And Accountability In The Enyimba

The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy & Development (FENRAD Nigeria) has urged the Abia State Government to ensure full transparency and pu...

The Man and Abia Future

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu is a leader marked by composure, intellect, and respect for his people. Unlike others who resort to harsh words or divisive tac...

Nkire Commends Kalu For Contributing Oxygen To Tinubu’s Regime

Chief Sam Nkire, pioneer leader of Abia State’s APC Caucus, has praised Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu for his advocacy and contributions to Preside...

Criticise Government Policies With Knowledge, Fairness, Tinubu Tells Editors

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian media practitioners to critique government policies freely, but with fairness, knowledge, and a sense of ...

No Media Outlet Has Been Threatened, Gagged By Tinubu’s Govt – Information Minister

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed that no media outlet has been threatened, gagged, or shut down under ...

Super Eagles Receive Outstanding Bonuses, Turn Focus To Gabon Clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have received all outstanding bonuses and allowances from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), clearing the way for the...

2027: Elections Are Won When Voters Trust In Outcome – Uzodimma

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has stressed that elections are won when voters trust the legitimacy of outcomes, not solely on policies or candidate...

UK Music Industry Warns Growth Threatened By AI, Brexit

Britain’s music industry contributed £8 billion ($10.5 billion) to the UK economy in 2024, but growth is being threatened by the impacts of Brexit and...

Tuberculosis Killed 1.23 Million In 2024 — WHO

Tuberculosis (TB) claimed an estimated 1.23 million lives globally in 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported, making it the world’s leadin...

Messi’s Return ‘Unrealistic’, Says Barca President Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has described the prospect of Lionel Messi returning to the club as “unrealistic,” following the Argentine superstar’...

DSS Files Charge Against Man Calling For Coup

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against 27-year-old Innocent Onukwume for allegedly advocating a military coup in ...

Ousted Gabon Leader’s Wife, Son Sentenced To 20 Years For Graft

A Gabonese court sentenced former first lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin Bongo to 20 years in prison for embezzlement and graft, following a tw...

Trump Threat Not Behind Sell-Offs On NGX, Presidency Clarifies

The Federal Government has clarified that recent fluctuations in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) were part of normal market cycles and not linked to U.S. ...

Indigenous Protesters Clash With Security At COP30 Summit In Brazil

Dozens of Indigenous protesters clashed with security at the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Brazil, on Tuesday, leaving two security sta...

N’Assembly officials jailed for N4.8m job scam

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has convicted two National Assembly officials, Mustapha Mohammed and Ti...

The Alternative Bank bags innovative bank award

The Alternative Bank has been named ‘Innovative Bank of the Year’ at the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF), recognising ...

Reps probe ₦20tn abandoned federal properties

The House of Representatives has launched a probe into abandoned Federal Government properties across Nigeria, estimated at over ₦20 trillion. The mov...

Africa’s AI moment: From consumption to digital sovereignty

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in the global artificial intelligence revolution — a moment that will determine whether the continent remains a cons...

ENUGU BUILDS WHILE ABIA WASTES: A TALE OF TWO SOUTHEASTERN STATES

In the Southeast, two neighboring states tell vastly different stories of governance. While Enugu under Governor Peter Mbah is redefining development ...

Nigeria: Federal allocations to states under Tinubu rose by 62 percent – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says federal allocations to states and local governments have increased by over 60 percent under President Bol...

Tinubu Congratulates Soludo, Says Gov’s Re-Election Reflects Visionary Leadership

Tinubu Congratulates Soludo on Re-Election President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, d...

DS Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR, Congratulates Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR

I congratulate Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State. This peaceful and credible victory reflects the co...

Man City Crush Liverpool To Close In On Premier League Leaders Arsenal

Manchester City move closer to the top Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola’s 1000th game with a 3-0 win over Liverpool, thanks to goals from Erli...

US Air Travel Could ‘Slow To A Trickle’ As Shutdown Bites — Transport Secretary

US air travel could “slow to a trickle” as the federal government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday. Thousands of ...

Pfizer To Buy Metsera In $10b Deal

Pfizer has won a $10 billion bidding war for US obesity-treatment firm Metsera after raising its offer to $86.25 per share. Metsera’s board unanimousl...

Taliban Govt Protests No Invitation To UN Climate Summit

The Taliban government has criticised Afghanistan’s exclusion from the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, saying the decision contradicts “climate justic...

EFCC Arrests Three Suspected Vote Buyers In Anambra

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday arrested three suspected vote buyers during the Anambra governorship election. The sus...

Alcohol, Junk Food Increase Risk of Breast Cancer — Oncologist

A senior lecturer at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Dr. Muhammad Habeebu, has warned that alcohol consumption, sedentary living, and ex...

Former PDP State Secretary, Barr. Ibe Nwadioha, Defects to APC with Loyal Supporters in Obingwa LGA

Former State Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Ibe Nwadioha, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), leadi...

Benjamin Okezie Kalu (Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives) has indeed been actively engaged with the initiative Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) in Abia State and the South-East more broadly.

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has continued to show outstanding commitment to the Renewed Hope Partne...

Arrival of the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to Ukwa West for the Inauguration of Renewed Hope Partners

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Senate Orders NAFDAC To Enforce Sachet Alcohol Ban From December 2025

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Nigeria’s Nnadozie Nominated For 2025 FIFA The Best Award

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US Military Draws Up Air Strike Plans For Nigeria After Trump Order – Report

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PDP Members Stage Peaceful Protest At US Embassy In Abuja

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JPMorgan Gets Record £45m German Fine

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Hon. Chinedu Samuel Akpulonu (Popularly Known as Kachocho) Raises Concern Over Skyrocketing Rent in Aba

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UPDATED: Shettima, Akpabio, APC Govs In Bayelsa As Diri Joins Ruling Party

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Tinubu Implementing 15% Fuel Import Tariff Bold, Decisive — Otedola

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Millions Of Americans To Get Reduced Food Aid During Shutdown — US Govt

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The APC Wave Begins: Abia’s Political Structures Gradually Tilt Toward a Full Collapse into the Party

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Arsenal’s Arteta Says Injured Gyokeres Out Of Slavia Prague Tie

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NDLEA Uncovers Secret Colorado Factory In Lagos, Arrests 30-Year-Old Owner

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Michael Jackson Tops Forbes’ 2025 Highest-Paid ‘Dead Celebrities’ [FULL LIST]

Michael Jackson has once again topped Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid deceased celebrities, earning an estimated $105 million in 2025. The an...

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Stock Markets Rise As Tech Sector Buoyed By Fresh AI Deal

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Deputy Speaker Kalu, Senate Caucus, Governors, Others to Meet South East New State Proponents November 14

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A leader of statu byre, of men and boys — brilliant, tactical, and simply outstanding!

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Trump threatens to send US military into Nigeria, alleging mass killing of Christians.

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Hon. Abraham U. Oba (KSJI) Onye Uwaoma Welcomes Aba Residents to a Safe and Prosperous November.

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Old Bende Progressive Forum Does Not Speak for the People of Old Bende

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The stadium stood empty. If they hadn’t been able to fill it, they would have used Osusu High School instead.

The stadium stood empty. If they hadn’t been able to fill it, they would have used Osusu High School instead.

Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has continued to distinguish himself through exemplary service in the National Assembly.

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Emergency Teams Ready For Hurricane Melissa, Says US

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Rapper Blaqbonez Denies Cyber-harassment Allegations, Says Petition Orchestrated

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Navy Will Incorporate More Technology, Drones To Tackle Maritime Crime — Rear Admiral Abbas

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Drama As JAMB Officials Walk Out On House Committee

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Putin Defies Trump With Second Nuclear Weapons Test In Days

Putin Defies Trump With Second Nuclear Weapons Test in Days Russia has carried out a second test of a new nuclear-capable weapons system within days,...

Nigeria’s Money Supply Drops To ₦118trn The drop, driven by a five per cent

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Coup controversy: Military tracks N45bn in NDDC

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A high-powered delegation of prominent political and community leaders.

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Alleged Terrorism: IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Declines to Enter Defence, Insists No Case Against Him

IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has declined to present a defence in his ongoing terrorism trial, insisting there are no valid charges against him. Appea...

Nnamdi Kanu Backs Down on Calling Witnesses, Insists There Are No Valid Charges Against Him

Detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn his plan to call witnesses in his ongoing trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja, insistin...

US President Donald Trump has pardoned the convicted Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the White House said Thursday, accusing Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden of launching an unnecessary “war” against the industry.

US President Donald Trump has pardoned the convicted Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the White House announced Thursday, accusing former Presi...

Paul Biya Wins Cameroon’s Presidential Election Amid Disputes

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President, Paul Biya, has been declared winner of the country’s presidential election, extending his more than four decades in ...

A leader in deep thought.

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Reps Deputy Speaker Kalu to Push for Improved Constituency Funding

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Get yourself a good representative member. E get why.

Get yourself a good representative member. E get why. Because when leadership fails, it’s the people that suffer. A good representative makes your voi...

National Assembly Committee Approves New State for South-East

The Joint Committee on Constitution Review, co-chaired by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, has approved the crea...

Benjamin Kalu Achieves Creation of Additional State in South East

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has achieved a historic milestone with the creation of an add...

Customs Seize ₦5.3bn Worth Of Drugs Concealed In Imported Vehicles

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port Command, has intercepted two containers used to conceal illicit drugs valued at ₦5.3 billion. ...

Liverpool Suffer Fourth Consecutive Premier League Defeat At Brentford

Liverpool’s Premier League crisis deepened on Saturday as they suffered a fourth consecutive defeat, losing 3–2 to Brentford at the Gtech Community St...

FG Raises Health Insurance Enrollment To 20m, Targets 44m By 2030

The Federal Government has expanded health insurance coverage to about 20 million Nigerians, with plans to reach 44 million by 2030 under President Bo...

Kebbi PDP Rejects Turaki’s Adoption As Northern Consensus Candidate.

The Kebbi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the reported adoption of former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu T...

Just in: Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, is a great leader

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has been described as a great leader — a simplifier who turns complexity into clarity, cutting through ...

Pope Leo XIV Eases Ban, Allows Traditional Latin Mass at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV has authorised the celebration of the traditional Latin, or Tridentine, Mass at St Peter’s Basilica this weekend, easing restrictions tha...

Why Are You Always Jittery Anytime You Are Called Upon To Give Account? — Charles Ogbonnaya To Gov. Otti

Former Abia Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Charles Ogbonnaya, has warned traditional rulers in the state to refrain ...

Abia APC Group commend President Tinubu for the rehabilitation of 25 kilometers UMUAHIA/IKOT EKPENE ROAD

The Abia APC Renaissance Group has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the reconstruction of the remaining 25 kilometers of the Umuahi...

Niger State Tanker Explosion Death Toll Hits 42, Residents Blame Bad Road

The death toll from the tanker explosion in Essa community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, has risen to 42, with over 60 others injured....

UCL: Chelsea Hit 10-Man Ajax For Five

Chelsea cruised to a dominant 5–1 victory over 10-man Ajax in their Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The visitors’ captain, Ken...

Nigeria Police, Interpol Recover Stolen Vehicles From Netherlands

The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL, has recovered two stolen vehicles from the Netherlands—a Toyota C-HR (2020) and a Toyota RAV...

INEC Records Over Eight Million Online Voter Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded over eight million online voter registrations in the ongoing Continuous Voter Regist...

One Man Injured After Shooting Outside Serbian Parliament

One man was injured and an elderly suspect arrested after a shooting and fire erupted at a pro-government camp outside Serbia’s parliament on Wednesda...

Global Polio Vaccine Funding Slashed By 30% In 2026

Global efforts to eradicate polio face a major setback as the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) announced a 30% funding cut in 2026, leading ...

UN Chief Calls For ‘Fight’ Against Climate Disinformation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a global push to combat climate disinformation, warning that false narratives and “greenwashing” ...

Reps Move to Harmonize Various Taxations by FG, States, LGAs

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, and six ot...

LEADERSHIP AWARD 2025

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has been honoured as the Outstanding Legislator of the Ye...

Abia Assembly Majority Leader Smashes Beer Bottle On Colleague’s Head During Fight Over Governor Otti’s Cash Gift

A violent clash reportedly erupted among members of the Abia State House of Assembly when the Majority Leader, Hon. Okoro Uchenna Kalu (Arochukwu Cons...

Over 30 Feared Dead, 40 Injured In Niger State Tanker Explosion

At least 30 people were feared dead and 40 others injured after a fuel tanker explosion on the Bida–Agaie road in Katcha Local Government Area of Nige...

Senate Proposes Life Imprisonment For Defilement Of Minors

The Senate has passed a landmark bill prescribing life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, with no option of a fine. The legislatio...

UCL: High-Flying Arsenal Crush Atletico Madrid As Gyokeres Ends Goal Drought

Arsenal continued their blistering Champions League form with a 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, maintaining their perfect st...

Driver Of Colombian Politician’s Assassin Sentenced To 21 Years

A Colombian court has sentenced Carlos Eduardo Mora Gonzalez to 21 years in prison for driving the teenage assassin who killed presidential hopeful Mi...

Edo To Regulate Scavengers, Scrap Dealers To Curb Vandalism

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced plans to regulate scavengers and scrap dealers across the state to curb rising cases of theft and va...

Benue Reps Member Ojotu Dumps PDP For APC

A member of the House of Representatives from Benue State, Ojema Ojotu, representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, has defected from the Peoples Dem...

Army Loses Lieutenant Colonel, Others As Troops Foil Terrorist Attack In Borno

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu Paiko, Commanding Officer of the 202 Tank Battalion, and several other sol...

Police, Clash Outside Dublin Asylum Seeker Hotel

Police in riot gear clashed with more than 1,000 protesters outside the Citywest Hotel in southwest Dublin, which houses asylum seekers, following all...

Hermes Taps British Designer To Lead Its Menswear Line

French luxury fashion house Hermès has appointed British designer Grace Wales Bonner as the new creative lead for its men’s prêt-à-porter line, succee...

3,447 Beneficiaries As Zamfara Govt Wraps Up 10th Phase Of Medical Outreach

The Zamfara State Government has successfully concluded the tenth phase of its Special Modified Medical Outreach Programme, providing free medical tre...

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, was honoured to address over 2,000 innovative and brilliant youths—trailblazers who are poised to take Africa to the next level through technology.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, expressed his delight at addressing over 2,000 innovative...

Clarion call

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Hon. Sir Abraham U. Oba KSJI, a.k.a. Onye Uwa Oma, Calls on Abia Government to Address Soaring Cost of Living and Rent in Aba

Hon. Sir Abraham U. Oba KSJI, popularly known as Onye Uwa Oma, has urged the Abia State Government and relevant authorities to urgently address the ri...

FreeNnamdiKanu: Protesters Were Barred From Certain Areas To Protect ‘Critical Infrastructure’ — Police

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Slot Seeks Solutions As Liverpool’s Crisis Deepens

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is under pressure after the Premier League champions suffered four straight defeats, their worst run since 2014. The Reds’...

OgunTells Residents Of Magboro, Alagbole, Others To Relocate Over Looming Flood

The Ogun State Government has urged residents in flood-prone areas such as Akute, Alagbole, Isheri, Magboro, Makogi, Orimerunmu, Iro, Kajola, and part...

Some South-East Politicians, Businessmen Don’t Want Nnamdi Kanu Out — Iwuanyanwu

The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Iwuanyanwu, has alleged that some influential politicians and businessmen from the South-E...

Education Ministry Denies Reports On Sponsorship Refusal For 15-Year-Old Math Olympiad Qualifier

The Federal Ministry of Education has denied reports that it refused to sponsor 15-year-old Agbo Adoga, a student from Graceland International School,...

Australia Will Get Submarines As PM Albanese Visits, Trump Says

US President Donald Trump confirmed that Australia will receive nuclear-powered attack submarines as part of the revived AUKUS pact, during Prime Mini...

Hamas Will Be ‘Eradicated’ If They Breach Gaza Deal — Trump

US President Donald Trump warned Monday that Hamas would be “eradicated” if it violates the fragile Gaza truce he helped broker, saying the group woul...

NUPRC Alerts Public Of Fake Social Media Accounts Impersonating CEO

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned the public against fake social media accounts impersonating its Chief Executi...

APC Renaissance Group Urges Abians to Uphold Good Governance, Demands Transparency and Accountability from Otti Administration

The Abia APC Renaissance Group has faulted a recent statement by the Abians for Sustenance of Good Governance (ASGG), describing it as an incoherent a...

BEN OF BENDE

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has redefined effective representation through landmark projects such as the South East Development Commission, Federal Univers...

Ikenna Ukwa to Empower Market Women with Business Support Grants

Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Hon. (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, has pledged to empower traders among the Abam APC women with business ...

Deputy Speaker Kalu Celebrates Former Abia Governor Ikpeazu at 61

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated former Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, on hi...

FENRAD Calls for Caution, Respectful Public Discourse, and Institutional Safeguards in Abia Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has called for caution, respectful public discourse, and stronger instituti...

No One Has Touched Our Lives Positively Like Hon. Benjamin Kalu — Bende Constituents

Bende constituents have lauded Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu for his outstanding leadership and transformative impact across the area. They described ...

Group Calls on IGP, NSA, and DSS to Investigate Governor Alex Otti Over Alleged Threats of Violence Against Abians

The Abia Renaissance Group (ARG) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, the National Security Adviser, and the Director-General of the DSS to...

Otti’s Rhetoric vs. Reality — Preaching Democracy While Practicing Selection.

Governor Alex Otti’s recent warning against election rigging — “Write your will before you write election results” — has made waves across Abia State....

SOCIAL MEDIA PROJECTS OF THE ABIA TECHNOCRAT

The much-celebrated infrastructure drive of the Abia government appears to be losing steam as several flagship projects — including the Abia Industria...

Ikpeazu Cautions Otti: “Stop Claiming Credit for My Administration’s Projects”

Former Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has cautioned his successor, Governor Alex Otti, against taking credit for projects initiated and comp...

UPDATED: Nigeria Thrash Benin 4-0, Secure World Cup Play-Off Spot

Nigeria’s Super Eagles thrashed Benin Republic 4-0 in their final CAF Group C qualifier, with Victor Osimhen scoring a hat-trick and Frank Onyeka addi...

PDP Shrinks, left with 8 governors, as Mbah, Diri Join APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered another major blow as Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri formally d...

Illegal Mining Threat To West Africa’s Stability, Says Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on West African leaders to classify illegal mining, resource theft, and mineral smuggling as international crim...

BREAKING: Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri, 23 Lawmakers Resigns from PDP

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), along with 23 members of the State House of Assembly...

Tinubu Applauds Shell’s $2bn Gas Investment as Boost for Nigeria’s Energy Sector

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and its partner, Sunlink Energies, for rea...

The Deputy Speaker, RT Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, was straightforward in his remarks as he welcomed the Governor of Enugu State to the Progressive Family gathering today.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, was forthright in his remarks as he welcomed the Governor of Enugu Stat...

Condolence Message from Hon. Onyeama Augustine to the Family of Late Evangelist Dr. Uma Ukpai

Hon. Onyeama Augustine has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, ministry, and followers of the late Evangelist Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing him ...

Madagascar On Edge As Embattled President’s Address Delayed

Madagascar was on edge Monday as President Andry Rajoelina’s long-awaited national address was delayed twice amid mounting anti-government protests an...

Moment Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Pleads With President Tinubu for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt a political, diplo...

Fubara Appoints Anabraba As New SSG

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Anabraba, a former Minorit...

Historic World Cup Qualification For Cape Verde Islanders

Cape Verde have made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — their first-ever appearance at football’s biggest stage. The island nation, w...

Death Of Bullied Nine-Year-Old Shakes France

A nine-year-old girl in northeastern France has died in what authorities believe to be a suicide following sustained bullying at school. Her body was ...

NASS Proposes November 2026 For 2027 General Elections

The National Assembly has proposed moving Nigeria’s 2027 general elections to November 2026—six months earlier than usual—under the new Electoral Act ...

YouTube Warns Australia Social Media Ban Will Not Keep Children Safe

YouTube has warned that Australia’s proposed ban on children under 16 using social media will not make them safer online. The company’s local spokeswo...

Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Dumps PDP for APC

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Announci...

Evangelist Dr. Uma Ukpai Bows to Be With the Lord

Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Dr. Uma Ukpai, has reportedly gone to be with the Lord. The revere...

Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Set to Join APC Tomorrow

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, is reportedly set to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tu...

Abia APC Group Reacts To Iheanyi Chinasa’s Comments on the $263.8 Million Loan Facility, describes it as CROSSLY MISLEADING

The Abia APC Renaissance Group has described as “grossly misleading” the recent comments by Chief Iheanyi Chinasa, Special Adviser to Governor Alex Ot...

Kalu Backs Tinubu’s Call for Transparency, Urges Abians to Demand Accountability

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call for Nigerians to demand t...

Police Arrests 10 Child Trafficking Suspects In Abia, Rescues 8 Babies, 10 Stolen Children

The Abia State Police Command has arrested ten suspects for alleged child trafficking and rescued eight infants and ten stolen children in coordinated...

Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu Accuses Otti Govt Of Borrowing Without Accountability, Running On Propaganda |

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has accused the Abia State Government of massive borrowing without acco...

Councillor Resigns Over Lack of Funds, Alleges State Government Blocked Access as Deputy Takes Over

Hon. Victor Ngwakwe, Leader of the Osisioma Ngwa Legislative Council, has resigned after accusing the Abia State Government of blocking local councils...

Press Release From the Office of the Deputy Speaker,

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the 10th National Assembly to deliver ...

Anger, Hunger and Frustration Plague Abia Local Government Areas due to Insufficient Funding ~ Hon Victor Ngwakwe Laments Backlash from Constituents

Leader of the 7th Osisioma Ngwa Legislative Council, Hon. Victor Ngwakwe, has lamented that anger, hunger, and frustration have taken over Abia’s gras...

Breaking News: Another good news for Ndi Abia, Police Detective College, Bende. Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Police Detective College in Bende, Abia State — a project facilitated by the Deputy Sp...

Public Outcry in Abia as Citizens Demand Transparency on Billions Received from Federal Government

Public outrage is growing in Abia State as citizens and civil society groups demand full transparency from the state government over billions of naira...

Abia State - LGA - Funds

Chief Enyinnaya Duke Ako Atulomah has accused Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, of illegally interfering with local government funds meant for grass...

Governor Otti in Panic Mode Shops For Support.

Governor Alex Otti appears to be in panic mode following Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu’s call for transparency and accountability in Abia State. Instea...

Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives

The Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, has faulted the administration of Governor Alex Otti, accusing it of prioritising propagan...

BREAKING: INEC Appoints Acting Chairman as Mahmood Yakubu Commences Terminal Leave

May Agbamuche-Mbu, a serving National Commissioner representing Delta State, has been appointed Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral ...

Yakubu Hands Over to May Agbamuche as Acting INEC Chairman

Professor Mahmood Yakubu has officially handed over leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, who ...

Across Abia communities

Across Abia communities — from rural villages to semi-urban centres — a quiet transformation is underway, marked by the hum of bulldozers and the spre...

Science Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Over Certificate Scandal

Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet following allegations that he forged his...

Court Restrains Police From Enforcing Tinted Glass Permit Policy

The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has restrained the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force from enforcing the newly ann...

92-Year-Old Paul Biya Makes First Election Campaign Appearance In Cameroon

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya made his first major campaign appearance on Monday ahead of next week’s election, seeking an eighth consecu...

Speaker Abbas Reaffirms Commitment To Electoral Reforms As House Resumes Plenary

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to comprehensive electoral reforms as plenary resumed...

Djokovic Vanquishes Exhaustion To Push Through To Shanghai Quarter finals

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Tinubu Orders Security Review In Katsina, Backs State Police

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Trump Administration Takes Control Of Washington Rail Hub

The Trump administration has taken control of Washington’s Union Station, citing its “dilapidated” state and security concerns. Transportation Secreta...

Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Headline Nominees’ List

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees have been announced, with Davido, Burna Boy, DJ Maphorisa, and El Grande Toto leading with five nom...

Trump’s Bid To Oust US Gov Cook ‘Dangerous’ — Ex-Fed Chief

Former Fed chief Janet Yellen has warned that Donald Trump’s bid to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is “profoundly dangerous” and an attempt...

China Exports To Africa Surge 25% Year-on-Year To $122bn

China’s exports to Africa jumped 25% year-on-year to $122 billion in the first seven months of 2025, driven by rising demand for construction machiner...

Refined Sugar More Addictive Than Cocaine,’ Expert Warns

Health expert Prof. Alero Roberts has warned Nigerians to limit refined sugar intake, describing it as “more addictive than cocaine.” She urged parent...

Nathaniel Bassey’s ‘Halleluyah Challenge’ Goes To Kirikiri Prison

Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey will celebrate his 44th birthday on Friday, August 29, by hosting a special ‘Halleluyah Challenge’ worship session with...

Bayern Defeat Wiesbaden 3-2 In Dramatic German Cup Clash

China’s exports to Africa surged 25% year-on-year to $122 billion in the first seven months of 2025, driven by rising demand for construction machiner...

Israel Strikes On Syria Kill Four

Israeli airstrikes across southern Syria on Tuesday killed at least four people, including three Syrian soldiers and a civilian, according to state me...

US Revokes Visa Of Brazil Justice Minister In Bolsonaro Row

The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil’s Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski, in what President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called an “irresp...

C’Wealth Weightlifting: Omolola Wins Team Nigeria’s First Gold In India

Team Nigeria has secured its first gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India, after Didih Onome Omolola t...

Reps To Probe UNIBEN Teaching Hospital’s Budgetary Expenditures

The House of Representatives has announced plans to audit the University of Benin Teaching Hospital’s (UBTH) 2023 and 2024 budgetary expenditures as w...

Clarion call from Onye Uwaoma

The former Minority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Sir Abraham U. Oba (KSJI), has announced the official commencement of the Continu...

Osun Gov’t May Sack Monarch Jailed In US For $4.2m COVID-19 Fraud

The Osun State government is set to depose the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, after his 56-month prison sentence in the U.S. over a $4.2 mill...

Court Orders Banks To Produce Activist Sowore’s Account Transactions

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered six commercial banks to provide the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) with financia...

Gov Sani Mobilises Emergency Response To Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has mobilised emergency response efforts following the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment at the Jere corridor on Tuesday. H...

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Announce Engagement

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have announced their engagement after going public with their relationship in 2023. The couple, b...

DMO Allots ₦136.16bn From August 2025 FGN Bond Auction

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has raised ₦136.16 billion from the August 2025 FGN bond auction, featuring a new 5-year bond at a marginal rate of 1...

Top politician withdraws from 2027 presidential race over zoning arrangement

Bauchi State Governor and PDP Governors Forum Chairman, Bala Mohammed, has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential race after the party zoned its ticket ...

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Reekado Banks ‘Laments’ Exit From Mavin Records As ‘Premature’

Nigerian singer Reekado Banks has described his 2018 exit from Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records as “premature.” Speaking on the Echo Room Podcast, the artist...

Kaduna PDP Rejects By-election Results, Alleges Intimidation

The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the August 16 by-elections in Basawa, Zaria Kewaye, and Chi...

Lookman Returns To Atalanta Training

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has rejoined Atalanta’s training in Bergamo after days of uncertainty surrounding his future. The 27-year-old winger had ski...

Team Nigeria’s Chinaza Wins 2 Gold, 1 Silver At Africa Youth/Junior Weightlifting Championship In Accra

Nigeria has opened its medal account at the 2025 Africa Youth/Junior Weightlifting Championship in Accra, Ghana, as rising star Ezenwa Chinaza Cecilia...

Agri-tech firm empowers 250 farmers in Delta

MyAgroPadi, a fast-growing agri-tech platform, has empowered over 250 farmers in Delta State through a free agricultural workshop held in partnership ...

Ibom Airline Bobby Celebrity Comfort Emmason cries out

Ibom Airline cabin crew member and social media personality, Comfort Emmason, popularly known as Bobby Celebrity, has called out men who attach condit...

Awujale, Oba S.K. Adetona: A king like no other

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained two senior officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over alleged...

EFCC detains Hajj commission officials over alleged fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained two senior officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over alleged...