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Cross River APC congratulates Governor Otu on Honorary Doctorate Degree from UNICAL

April 14, 2026 admin

Photo : Governor Otu By: Esther Uwem The Chairman of Cross River State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Rt. Hon. Christopher Sunny Eta, has on behalf of members of the party in the state congratulated Governor Bassey Otu on the conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degree on him by the University of Calabar (UNICAL). The congratulatory message is contained in a statement he personally signed and posted on his Facebook page. ‎it reads: “On behalf of the State Executive Committee and the entire Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

Nigerian Army lose another commander, six others to Boko Haram

April 13, 2026 admin

Photo: Nigerian troops in Borno By Mandy Park Nigeria has lost another senior military officer and six other soldiers of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to a Boko Haram (terrorists) attack in Monguno, Borno State on Sunday April 12, 2026. The late commanding officer and the six other victims paid the supreme price after they had successfully repelled a terrorist attack in Monguno. The Nigerian military disclosed the sad news on Monday. It explained that the incident occurred late on April 12, 2026, when troops…

UTME 2026: JAMB Announces Last-Minute Change to Exam Schedule

April 13, 2026 admin

By Mandy Park The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a last-minute adjustment to the schedule of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), sparking mixed reactions among candidates and stakeholders across the country. In a statement issued late Sunday, the Board said the change became necessary due to what it described as “unforeseen logistical and operational considerations,” including the need to streamline examination processes and ensure a hitch-free exercise nationwide. According to JAMB, affected candidates are advised to urgently reprint their examination notification slips to confirm their…

Abuja: Why are the Americans running?

April 13, 2026 admin

Photo: President Bola Tinubu By Lasisi Olagunju War commanders die cheap deaths; farmers are murdered on their farms, traders in their shops, landlords vanish on their lands, tenants in their rented rooms; students abducted from their studies. What more must happen before we become what Italians would call “Paese dei Morti” (Country of the Dead)? When I read last Thursday that the United States had asked all its non-emergency staff to leave its embassy in Abuja, and had followed this by suspending visa issuance in the city, I asked the…

2027: Governor Ododo’s re-election is sacrosanct – Hon Tiamiyu

April 13, 2026 admin

Photo: Hon Tiamiyu By Mandy Park A Lokoja-based business tycoon and Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Jimoh Fancy Tiamiyu, has reiterated his position that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State remains unstoppable for second term considering his impressive performance and numerous achievements since he took over the mantle of leadership. Hon Tiamiyu, a grassroots mobilizer who was the Director General (DG) of APC/Ododo campaign organisation in Lokoja Local Government Area (LGA) in 2023, strongly believes that Kogites are at peace with the governor’s leadership style and comfortable…

Re: Open Complaint and Notice of Political Disappointment from Bunyia/Okubuchi Ward, Boki LGA

April 13, 2026 admin

Photo: Hon Victor Abang By Simon Abang The attention of the Office of Hon. Victor Abang, PhD, Member representing Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has been drawn to a publication authored by Mr. Egboh Simon Eyare, who described himself as Secretary General of Progressive For All Bunyia/Okubuchi. In the said publication, Mr. Eyare alleged, among other claims, that the representation of Hon. Victor Abang over the last two and a half years has fallen short of expectations and that, despite the overwhelming support he received from Bunyia/Okubuchi…

Tinubu Help – Our Brothers, Our Prodigal Sons Are Killing Our Generals, Troops

April 13, 2026 admin

President Bola Tinubu By Ikeddy Isiguzo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regales in his absurdities, wears them like badges of honour, and dares others to understand his devoted departure from logic to inclinations for inexactitudes that mask insensibilities and insensitivities. The land is drenched in blood, fears, and at the zenith of deadening uncertainties that flow from a President, Commander-in-Chief, who from day one in office has been more interested in the importance of his office than “the security and welfare” of the people, unless they are about his immediate family…

Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) declares five former South-East governors persona non grata,

April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 admin

By Mandy Park The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has declared five former governors from the South-East states persona non grata, accusing them of political betrayal as the region begins to position itself ahead of the 2027 general elections. Those named by the group include David Umahi, Sullivan Chime, Chris Ngige, Okezie Ikpeazu, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. The announcement was made on Sunday during a press briefing in Enugu by the OYC National President, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, who alleged that the affected politicians had failed to protect and advance the collective political…

CAPPA Demands Urgent Govt Action Over Abereke Ocean Surge, Oil Spill

April 12, 2026 admin

Photo: Abereke disaster By: Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Federal and Ondo State governments to take immediate action over the worsening environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke community of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, where recurring oil spills and ocean surges have destroyed livelihoods and submerged large parts of the area. In a statement signed by Robert Egbe Media and Communication Officer, CAPPA, following a field visit to the community, the group described the situation as “devastating and fast deteriorating,” warning…

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University to hold 16th Convocation ceremony April 21-25

April 11, 2026 admin

Photo: Professor Kate Omenugha, COOU Vice- Chancellor BY Mandy Park The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) is set to hold its 16th Convocation ceremony from Tuesday, 21st to Saturday 25th April, 2026. According to a publication on the institution’s news bulletin, the 16th Convocation will begin with a Press Conference by the COOU Vice-Chancellor (VC), Professor Kate Omenugha on Tuesday, April 21 at 12noon in the VC’s Conference Room, Igbariam Campus. On Wednesday, April 22, an Interdenominational Service and Students Day with the VC will take place at the ETF…