Day: August 11, 2026

I never said military should reject salary increase’ – Obi

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Photo : Mr Peter Obi By Mandy Park Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ( NDC), Mr. Peter Obi has dismissed as false a report attributing to him a statement that Nigerian soldiers should reject any salary increase until after the elections. Obi, in a clarification, said the claim was entirely untrue, stressing that he has profound respect for Nigeria’s security forces, particularly personnel of the Nigerian Army who continue to serve and protect the country under difficult conditions. He said he had consistently advocated adequate equipment, motivation and…

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Atiku Challenges Tinubu to Explain $20bn Projects Linked to Chagoury

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By Mandy Park Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide detailed explanations on about $20 billion worth of government projects reportedly linked to Lebanese-Nigerian businessman and longtime presidential associate, Gilbert Chagoury. Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the issues reportedly raised by The Economist had heightened concerns over procurement practices under the Tinubu administration and raised questions about transparency, accountability and possible conflicts of interest. According to…

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Northern Community in Anambra Clears Peter Obi of Profiling, Mosque Demolition Allegations

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi Leaders recall free education, agricultural loans and Hajj sponsorship, pledge support for 2027 By: Mandy Park Leaders of the Hausa and Northern communities in Anambra State have dismissed allegations that Mr Peter Obi, candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), discriminated against northerners or ordered the demolition of a mosque during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State. The community leaders, who spoke with journalists in Awka and Onitsha yesterday, described the allegations as politically motivated and intended to damage Obi’s reputation ahead of the 2027…

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Abia Community in Shock as Young Wife Kills eight months after marriage

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A quiet Saturday night in Umuokereke Ngwa, Obingwa Local Government Area , turned into a scene of horror when 26-year-old Innocent Serah allegedly plunged a knife into her sleeping husband—ending his life just eight months after their December 2025 wedding. The victim, Innocent Nwaọjị, was reportedly stabbed while fast asleep in their matrimonial bed. Neighbours and family members say they heard no prior quarrel, no raised voices—only the chilling silence of a home shattered by violence. “We Saw No Signs of Trouble” Community leader, David Amaraizu, confirmed the tragedy to…

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Coup plot: Colonel Ma’aji breaks silence, cites patriotism, frustration

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By: Festus Nathaniel Nigerian Army Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government, has attributed his actions to what he described as patriotism and frustration with the worsening conditions in the country. Ma’aji, in a statement made available on Monday, apologised for his involvement in the alleged plot and appealed to the authorities for leniency, insisting that he was not driven by personal ambition but by a desire to see Nigeria become a better country. He said concerns over poor governance, insecurity,…

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Tobacco Act Amendment Bill Is Damaging To Nigeria, Africa Centre Warns NASS

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By Mandy Park The Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (ATIM) has urged the National Assembly to urgently reconsider the proposed amendments to Nigeria’s National Tobacco Control Act 2015, saying the so-called “Tobacco Harm Reduction” provisions sought to be inserted in the Act endanger the country’s hard-fought tobacco control gains. In a statement seen by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA),on Sunday, August 9, 2026, ATIM backed the Nigerian tobacco control community’s rejection of the proposed changes, warning that the proposals could weaken the country’s tobacco…

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