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Michael Olumide Alabi     Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and lecturer in the Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Dr. Wahab Shittu, has declared that the death penalty for convicted terrorists should remain a non-negotiable component of Nigeria’s legal framework, insisting that terrorism…

Stanley Ihedigbo Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to transform the abandoned recreational garden at the Life Camp Roundabout into a modern leisure and sporting hub, as part of the FCT Administration’s commitment to expanding recreational infrastructure and creating more green spaces for…

        Michael Olumide Alabi   Fear, grief and uncertainty have gripped residents of the Pissa community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State following a suspected Boko Haram attack that reportedly left several people dead, destroyed homes and forced hundreds of residents to flee for safety.…

  Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Election Petition Committee of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Anambra State Chapter, has nullified the outcome of the council’s state congress held on June 26, 2026, and declared Barrister Nonso Henry Nwaebili as the duly elected State Chairman. The decision followed the determination of…

    Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia     Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), has called on the Federal Government and relevant authorities to ensure full transparency, accountability and effective public oversight in the proposed ₦780 million youth reorientation intervention captured in the 2026 Appropriation Act for Bende Federal…

  Tony Okoh, Uyo The Ibeno Clan Council of Akwa Ibom State has congratulated the Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio on the successful inauguration of its 12th International President and Executive Council, describing the peaceful transition as a demonstration of mature leadership, institutional stability and commitment to unity. The Council also cautioned…

    Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Political stakeholders and leaders from the Nongov extraction in Agasha State Constituency of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State have unanimously endorsed the candidacy of Dr. Eunice Ortom for the Benue North-West Senatorial District seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made…

Michael Olumide Alabi Youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has cautioned the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, over what it described as divisive remarks concerning the political direction of the South East ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group urged political leaders across the region to put aside…

Stanley Ihedigbo     Akwete Women Weavers of Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State have publicly distanced themselves from Governor Alex Otti over his recent comments on the political position of the South-East ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The women, including beneficiaries of the reported $2 billion…

Michael Olumide Alabi National Vice Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), South-East, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has criticized Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, over his recent remarks concerning Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodinma, particularly on the issue of the South-East’s political position ahead…