Day: August 13, 2026

Otti Backs National Park for Abia as State Deploys Digital Tracker for High-Risk Pregnancies

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Photo: Gov Alex Otti By Mandy Park Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has expressed the state government’s readiness to support the establishment of the first National Park in the South-East, even as his administration intensifies efforts to improve maternal healthcare through technology. Otti gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the National Park Service, led by the Chairman of its Governing Council, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, at the Government House in Umuahia. The governor described the proposed National Park as a timely initiative capable of strengthening environmental conservation,…

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Kwankwaso’s 29-Year Ally Dumps NDC for APC, Backs Tinubu’s Re-election

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Photo: Alhaji Kwankwaso (R) and Abdullahi (L) By: Daniel Kanu A long-time political associate of former Kano State governor and Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Kabiru Adamu Abdullahi, has resigned his membership of the party and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abdullahi, who reportedly spent 29 years within Kwankwaso’s political camp and the Kwankwasiyya movement, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the chairman of the NDC in Kofar Ruwa Ward, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State. The development is significant coming…

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Obi Draws Massive Crowd in Edo Despite Governor Okpebholo’s Earlier Warning

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Mandy Park Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Wednesday visited Benin City, Edo State, where he was received by a large crowd of supporters and residents despite an earlier warning by Governor Monday Okpebholo concerning his visit to the state. Obi was in the Edo State capital to join Catholic faithful, clergymen, political figures and other dignitaries at the service of songs and other funeral activities held in honour of the late Archbishop of the…

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Adebayo meets MBF, criticizes Tinubu’s appointments as insult to Nigeria’s diversity

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Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo By Mandy Park The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what he described as an uneven distribution of political appointments, saying the situation was an “insult” to Nigeria’s diversity. Adebayo spoke when he led members of the SDP to the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) as part of consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The SDP candidate said Nigeria could not be effectively governed without an understanding…

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PDP candidate rejects Kogi’s N5m campaign billboard levy

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Samuel Idoko By Francis Ubochi The Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Ogugu State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Michael Idoko, has rejected the N5 million campaign signage fee imposed on assembly candidates by the state government ahead of the 2027 general elections. He disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. Idoko described the levy as anti-democratic and anti-people, arguing that the policy could make political participation increasingly dependent on candidates’ financial capacity. The Kogi State Government had approved N150m as the official fee payable…

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Osun drags IG, CP to court over Fadahunsi’s killing comment

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PHOTO : Senator Francis Fadahunsi By Mandy Park The Osun State Government has dragged the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police in the state before the High Court, seeking an order compelling them to investigate Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged inciting remarks ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Osun State, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, filed the suit marked HOS/M.157/26 at the High Court of Justice, Osogbo Judicial Division, on August 12, 2026. In the court documents obtained by The PUNCH on Thursday, Fadahunsi, who represents…

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I mentored Azikel refinery boss Eruani from ‘small boy’ to big businessman — Patience Jonathan

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File: Patience Jonathan Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, Patience, has described the Group President of Azikel Group, Dr Azibapu Eruani, as a “small boy” she raised and mentored into the league of Nigeria’s biggest businessmen. She said her guidance was behind his bold entry into big business at a relatively young age. The former First Lady spoke on Tuesday in a video which went viral on Thursday during an inspection tour of the Azikel Refinery in Obunagha, Bayelsa State, alongside other dignitaries. She said she personally introduced Eruani to billionaire businessmen,…

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From Gully Sites to Green Assets: Stakeholders Chart New Path for Anambra’s Climate Resilience

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By Mandy Park The need to transform Anambra State’s persistent environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable development, job creation and economic growth took centre stage at the Anambra Climate Resilience & Erosion Greening Roundtable held virtually on Friday, August 7, 2026. The roundtable, organised by the Anambra Waste Recyclers Association (ASWRA) in collaboration with SWEEP Foundation NG and the Anambra State Ministry of Environment, brought together policymakers, climate advocates, environmental professionals, civil society organisations and stakeholders across the waste and recycling value chain. Held under the theme, “From Gully Sites…

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Osun poll: NSCDC vows action against election disruptors

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The Commandant-General, NSCDC, Abubakar Audi By Chioma Okerei The Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abubakar Audi, has vowed that the corps would decisively deal with anyone attempting to disrupt the electoral process during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. Audi gave the warning on Thursday during an operational visit to the state to assess security preparedness and strengthen coordination ahead of the election. “We don’t want any bloodshed. We will decisively deal with anyone who attempts to disrupt the electoral process,” the statement by the agency’s spokesman,…

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Credible opposition sustains democracy, Makinde seeks opposition coalition ahead of 2027

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Photo: Oyo State Govt By Mandy Park The presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, Seyi Makinde, has said the party will work with other opposition political parties to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative in the 2027 general elections. Makinde, who is also the Governor of Oyo State, stated this on Thursday at the APM national convention held at the Dr Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi. He said a strong opposition was essential for the sustenance of democracy, urging the party’s new…

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