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…Adopts zoning arrangement, calls for peaceful election By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Leaders and Stakeholders’ Political Summit has endorsed Governor Francis Nwifuru for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was made through a unanimous voice vote at the summit held on Tuesday at the Ecumenical Centre, […]

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….seals unapproved guest house By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Ministry of Capital City and Urban Planning has arrested 30 suspected sex workers over alleged security concerns and the discovery of suspected hard drugs at the premises in a guest house in Abakaliki. The team also sealed the Guest House in Abakaliki following an […]

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By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The former Governor of Ebonyi State Dr. Sam Ominyi Egwu, has clarified that the stakeholders’ political summit was not a political party affairs and was not convened to adopt any presidential candidate. Dr. Egwu who was the Chairman of the Ebonyi 2026 Stakeholders Political Summit while reacting to the motion moved […]

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By Dapo AkinrefonThe pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, mourned the passing of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, saying he has gone home in a blaze of glory.Afenifere, in a statement by its Secretary General, Chief Ademola Folarin, said its leader leaves behind, “a legacy of peerless integrity and a deep commitment and devotion to […]

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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government to provide doctors with internationally competitive remuneration, improved working conditions and safer workplaces to stem the growing exodus of medical professionals from the country.

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Following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease case in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said it is working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, Port Health Services, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, and other relevant agencies to support ongoing containment efforts.

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Afenifere has mourned its leader, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, recalling his contributions to Nigeria’s independence struggle, opposition to military rule and the campaign for the restoration of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, as it described him as an exemplary leader whose life embodied patriotism, courage and service to humanity.

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The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding defence and security partnership with Nigeria, with renewed focus on military cooperation, professional military education, institutional capacity building and enhanced operational effectiveness.

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The Ogun State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind the proposed establishment of state police, passing a resolution in support of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026.

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Data depletion and poor network quality dominated discussions at the 95th edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Telecom Consumer Parliament, as telecommunications operators acknowledged the need to improve service delivery, transparency and communication with subscribers.

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