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Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South in the National Assembly, has urged former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, to write a book detailing his experiences in power and shedding light on the events surrounding the 1966 coup. Abaribe made the call while reacting to former President Ibrahim Babangida’s newly released book, which addresses key moments in Nigeria’s military history. Speaking at a press conference in Aba on Thursday ahead of his 70th birthday, Abaribe stressed that Nigerians deserve an accurate historical account from Gowon, particularly regarding claims that the January 1966 coup was an Igbo coup. “He noted that…

Lere Olayinka, Special Adviser on Public Communication to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar of sowing the seeds of anti-party activities that continue to haunt the party. Olayinka made the statement on Thursday in response to criticisms surrounding the recently conducted PDP South-South Zonal Congress. Earlier, Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, had alleged that Wike was being used by President Bola Tinubu to weaken the opposition party. Ibe cited a PDP letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which canceled the South-South Zonal Congress due…

The Nigerian government has commenced the payment of February salaries to federal civil servants. Bawa Mokwa, spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, confirmed this development in an exclusive interview on Thursday. He stated that all necessary disbursement requirements had been met, ensuring that workers would begin receiving payment alerts before the end of the day. “February salary payments will start trickling in today (Thursday). Everything has been put in place to ensure that civil servants receive their salaries on time. By Thursday, workers will start getting alerts,” Mokwa said. He also dismissed concerns about potential…

A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has affirmed the nomination, selection, and appointment of HRH Ajofe Chief Jonah Idris Okai as the rightful occupant of the Onu Abocho throne. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice Folorunsho Ajayi ruled that the selection process carried out by the kingmakers and its subsequent approval by the Kogi State Government were valid and in order. In a consolidated judgment on five suits challenging Okai’s nomination, the court declared that his appointment was legitimate and should stand. Consequently, all suits filed against his ascension were dismissed for lacking merit. Justice Ajayi also ruled…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced the closure of multiple so-called “miracle centres” across the state’s locations notorious for facilitating examination malpractices. Speaking in Umuahia on Wednesday during the launch of the AbiaFirst educational innovation program, Governor Otti emphasized his administration’s commitment to reforming the education sector and creating a conducive learning environment for students. “We have taken decisive steps over the past 20 months to combat exam malpractices, resulting in the shutdown of several outlets designated as miracle centres,” Otti stated. He highlighted various educational reforms under his leadership, including improved teacher welfare, the recruitment of 5,000 new…

Suspected bandits have killed five villagers and abducted at least 100 people in fresh attacks across Zamfara and Katsina states. Reports indicate that the assailants launched multiple attacks on villages in Zamfara, killing several residents and kidnapping dozens. This comes just days after armed bandits killed four people and abducted several others, including a serving local government vice chairman, in Bukkuyum and Gusau Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. Efforts to obtain comments from the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yazeed Abdullahi, were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.

The Enugu State High Court has issued an order preventing the Mburubu Town Union from organizing, supervising, or assisting in any election for the Traditional Igweship Stool of Mburubu community in Nkanu East Local Government Area, Enugu State. Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Justice R. O. Odugu granted an interim injunction restraining the respondents, their agents, or any representatives from proceeding with the election until the motion on notice is determined. The court order followed an ex-parte motion filed by Chief Edwin Onwuka, Secretary of the Mburubu Igwe’s Cabinet, and Chief Sylvanus Njoku on behalf of the cabinet. They sought…

At least seven people were killed and several others injured in two separate attacks in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State on Wednesday. In the first attack, insurgents targeted farmers working on their farmlands, killing five people and leaving others critically wounded. The assault took place 15 kilometers from Damboa town along the Damboa-Maiduguri highway. A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) revealed that security forces recovered the victims’ bodies later in the evening after survivors raised the alarm. “They were found in a pool of blood, brutally hacked with cutlasses and axes,” the source said. In…

The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Oguejiofo T. Ujam, has acknowledged that the institution has lost its leading status as Nigeria’s premier university, citing frequent leadership changes as a major setback. Addressing the university’s Senate on Wednesday, Ujam emphasized that the appointment of three consecutive acting Vice-Chancellors within three years is a clear indication of the university’s declining position. He called for a renewed commitment to ethical reorientation, innovation, and academic excellence. “The fact that this university has witnessed three acting Vice-Chancellors within a year does not require rocket science to understand that it has…

The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended 20 suspects and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition following a raid on a criminal hideout in Taraba State. According to a police statement, the operation was conducted on Wednesday at the Wamunchi dry-season rice farms, based on credible intelligence. Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared details of the raid on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, revealing that officers seized an AK-47 rifle, seven rounds of live ammunition, three Dane guns, a bow and arrow, and a motorcycle. Confirming the arrests, a police spokesperson said, “The 20 male suspects are currently in custody…