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Governor Alex Otti says that his administration will establish an academy to drive its agenda, providing structured capacity-building training for workers. Mr Otti made this statement on Thursday in his closing remarks at the Abia State Q2 2025 Executive Council Strategy Retreat, held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. He directed all the commissioners and Heads of ministries, departments and agencies to develop comprehensive training and capacity-building programmes for their respective organisations. According to him, the move would further drive his administration’s agenda to reform the Abia workforce. He also said that the training formed part of the broader efforts…

Popular Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has urged young women to be thoughtful and intentional when choosing a life partner, warning against marrying out of desperation or societal pressure. Speaking at a recent student event, the 47-year-old literary icon emphasised the lasting consequences of such a major decision, stressing the importance of choosing a kind and supportive partner. “It’s really important who you choose. It’s really important. Young women, choose wisely,” Adichie said. “Sometimes as young women, you can tell that the person you’re with is not really a good person, but you’re desperate to get married. “You’re desperate to…

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ruled that the Nigerian Senate acted beyond its powers by suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, ordering her immediate recall to the Red Chamber. Justice Binta Nyako, who delivered the judgment, described the duration of the suspension as “excessive” and without a clear legal foundation. According to the court, both Chapter 8 of the Senate Standing Orders and Section 14 of the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act, which the upper chamber relied upon, do not stipulate a maximum suspension period. As such, they were deemed overreaching in this case. The…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has clarified that the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, starting on July 8 in Anambra, is solely for the November 8 governorship election. INEC’s resident electoral commissioner, Elizabeth Agwu, made the clarification during a news conference on Thursday in Awka. Mr Agwu said the CVR was not applicable to the Senate and House of Assembly bye-elections. She stated that the CVR for the governorship election would commence on July 8 and conclude on July 17. According to her, the exercise will run daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including Saturdays but excluding Mondays. She urged…

The Federal Government (FG), in a bid to improve policing, is set to unveil smart Police Stations nationwide. To achieve this, Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) on Friday in Abuja, signed a Memorandom of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and deploy technology for the creation of smart police stations across Nigeria. Speaking after signing the MoU, the Managing Director of GBB, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, emphasised the importance of the collaboration which will enhance digitallised policing. “Today’s agreement represents more than a partnership—it reflects a shared vision for a smarter, more resilient, and inclusive Nigeria. “Our collaboration…

Peter Obi’s running mate in the 2023 presidential election, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has stated that the former Governor of Anambra State is deserving of being the presidential candidate of the newly formed African Democratic Congress coalition. According to Baba-Ahmed, Obi should not run as a vice presidential candidate due to his performance in the 2023 election. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Thursday, the former Vice Presidential candidate stated that the coalition’s presidential ticket is between the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and Obi. Despite considering the three politicians as frontrunners in the…

There Are Undeniable Cases Of Religious Persecution Under Tinubu –CAN Chairman North There Are Undeniable Cases Of Religious Persecution Under Tinubu –CAN Chairman North Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Northern Region, Reverend John Hayab, shares his thoughts with ISRAEL BULUS on President Bola Tinubu’s performance in two years, poverty alleviation, among other issues Many Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship. From the lens of the church, how are Christians coping with the rising cost of living and the impact of subsidy removal? Unfortunately, the issue of poverty and economic hardship cuts across the board. The truth is that no religion, region, or…

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the umbrella body for all licensed telecoms operators in Nigeria, has given reasons for the recent temporary disruption of SIM-related services, and has apoligised to all affected telecoms subscribers. In a statement jointly signed by ALTON’s Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo and its Publicity Secretary, Damian Udeh, ALTON blamed the temporary disruption on the migration exercise iyt carried out recently to the verification platform of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The statement said: “ALTON wishes to inform the general public, our valued subscribers, and all stakeholders of a temporary disruption affecting SIM-related…

The Super Eagles have paid tribute to former Nigerian goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations champion, Petert Rufai, following news of his death. In a statement released on Thursday via X, the national team described Rufai, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana,” as a towering figure in Nigerian football history whose contributions would never be forgotten. “Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the statement read.The statement lauded Rufai’s legacy, particularly his heroics between the posts and his influence beyond…

The embattled former Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, is set to face 18 years imprisonment after he appeared in the Malabo court for his corruption trial. Engonga had been detained at Black Beach Prison since September 2024 following the corruption probe, and unrelated to the over 400 sextapes involving high-profile women uncovered in his office and house. He is facing embezzlement charges alongside several other former senior officials. During Monday’s court proceedings, prosecutors detailed what they described as a sophisticated scheme to divert public funds for personal gain. The scheme was allegedly…