Day: February 11, 2026

Hon. Abang Appeals for Calm as Youths Protest Condition of Ikom–Obudu Expressway

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Photo:  Hon. Abang, PhD. By: Mandy Park Hon. Victor Abang, PhD, Member representing Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has appealed for restraint among youths protesting the deplorable condition of sections of the Ikom–Obudu Expressway. In a statement addressing the ongoing protest along the federal road corridor, the lawmaker urged the demonstrators and residents to remain calm, law-abiding, and temporarily vacate the roadway in the interest of public safety and the free flow of traffic. He noted that deliberate legislative and executive efforts are already underway to facilitate…

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Outrage as MOUAU Council Chair Moves VC Interview to Abuja …Ex-Abia SSG Alleges Possible Compromise

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Photo: Dr. Alex Otti, Abia State Gov. By: Mandy Park The decision by the Chairman of the Governing Council of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Comrade Fidelis Edeh, to relocate the interview of candidates for the position of the institution’s 7th Vice-Chancellor from the university campus to Abuja has sparked widespread outrage. A statement issued on Wednesday announced the change of venue and gave the aspirants one week to prepare for the trip to the Federal Capital Territory. It is estimated that the university may spend over N50…

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When Zamfara State prepares graves instead of protection

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Photo: President Bola Tinubu By: Usman-Leman As journalists, we are trained not merely to read words, but to interrogate meaning, intent and consequence. This skill is most vital when examining government budgets, which often reveal truths that official speeches carefully avoid. Budgets are political and moral documents; they show what leaders value when resources are limited and choices are unavoidable. The 2026 budget of the Zamfara State Government offers such a revealing moment. Among its allocations is a provision of ₦1 billion for the construction of ultramodern cemeteries. On paper,…

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