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The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight individuals described as “fake pastors” before a competent court for allegedly violating provisions of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025. Among those arraigned is Bishop Emeka Nwankpa of Chapel of Faith Ministry, Onitsha, who is also a stakeholder of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abia State and a governorship aspirant. The…

The Federal Government said it has made progress towards establishing State Police across the country, with a constitutional amendment expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after a high-level consultative meeting convened by the Presidency at the State House in Abuja. According to…

As the Senate resumed plenary on Wednesday following weeks of recess, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK), representing Abia North Senatorial District, reaffirmed his commitment to legislative service and the development of his constituents. The former Abia State governor said he returned to parliamentary duties reinvigorated after participating in the primary elections of his political party during the…

Mrs. Francess Olisa Ogbonnaya, popularly known as Tabitha, is a distinguished media professional, communications expert, entrepreneur, and politician whose career spans media, public relations, human resource management, youth development, and public service. Born on October 1, 1985, Mrs Francess Olisa Ogbshe hails from Ibom, Arochukwu in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State. Educational…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to allegations surrounding the alleged unauthorised access to its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database, following reports linking the release of a voter record to a controversy involving Lere Olayinka, spokesman to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Lere Olayinka shared details of Nollywood actor…

Amnesty International has strongly condemned the arrest of renowned Nigerian writer Okey Ndibe at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, upon his arrival from the United States, describing the incident as part of a continuing pattern of intimidation against critical voices in Nigeria. Although authorities later characterised the incident as a “routine security engagement,” Amnesty…

Former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and APC Candidate for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, FNSE, FNICE, FNITHE, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his third anniversary in office as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a goodwill message on Monday, Orji…

Hundreds of beneficiaries across Abia State have received fully funded Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals as part of a major empowerment initiative sponsored by Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, FCA, CON, at the Abia Rejoice Movement Office in Umuahia. The empowerment programme, which took place on May 31, brought together members of Abia Rejoice Movement, Abia Arise, and small and medium-scale business…

The President of Master Energy Group of Companies, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has expressed profound grief and heartfelt condolences over the passing of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 9 Headquarters, Umuahia, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, describing his death as a monumental loss to Abia State, the South-East region, and Nigeria as a whole. In a solemn condolence message, Dr.…

By Abdul Mahmud Our country has become accustomed to almost anything, from food scarcity and high food prices to inflation. Power outages no longer provoke outrages as generators form colonies in neighbourhoods. Violence too has settled into our public life with frightening ease. Our country has arrived at a point where insecurity no longer appears as a rupture in national life, and the language…

Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says that he will soon flag-off the construction of the Umuahia Stadium which will be a stadium city. Governor Otti stated this when he received in audience a delegation led by Abia born international footballer and Super Eagles star, Mr. Samuel Chukwueze, who visited the Governor in his office, alongside his friends, to thank him for…

A prominent industrialist and politician, Chief Nnamdi Iro Orji, popularly known as Opotoyom, has reportedly emerged victorious in the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for the Abia North Senatorial District. The primary election, which was held on May 29, 2026, attracted a large turnout of party members from the five local government areas that make up the senatorial zone.…

Southeast Nigeria’s Girls Are Building the Future: 40 Young Teams Compete, 4 Move to Global Stage at Technovation Girls 2026 ABA, NIGERIA – Young women from across Southeast Nigeria have taken center stage in the global technology space. At the regional pitch event hosted by TechRookies on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Aba, Abia State, 40 teams of girls (aged 8–18) from across the five southeastern…

By Farooq A. Kperogi Sometime in January this year, a senior Lagos-Ibadan journalist called my attention to a news story in which Hannatu Musawa, President Tinubu’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, said with earnest certainty that dropping Vice President Kashim Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate would gravely imperil Tinubu’s reelection chances. He wanted to know what I…

The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has held an anniversary parade at the Umuahia Township Stadium as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration. Speaking at the event, held on Friday, May 29, 2026, Governor Otti described the occasion as a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the transformation of the State,…

Tension has reportedly emerged in the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) primary elections in Bende following allegations that election materials and members of the primary election committee were diverted by some aspirants who knew they stand no chance in the field Party members and aspirants in the area have expressed concern over the development, describing it as a serious challenge to the…

Three years ago, the people of Enugu State entrusted the destiny of their beloved state to a man whose campaign mantra resonated deeply with the hopes and aspirations of Ndi Enugu: “Tomorrow Is Here.” At the time, many embraced the slogan as an audacious declaration of intent. Others regarded it as a rallying cry meant to inspire confidence in the possibilities of governance driven by innovation,…