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No ransom paid for release of abducted corps members, says Imo CP

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Photo : Imo CP Audu Bosso By: Mandy Park The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, has said he is not aware of any ransom payment for the release of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members and a civilian abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road. The victims, who were abducted on 1 October 2026, were rescued from the Amokohia Uwe Forest in the Owerri West Local Government Area of the state after a coordinated operation by security agencies. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, Bosso said…

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OPINION :  An Informed Vote: Why Nigerians Must Look Beyond Political Promises

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Photo: Chidinma Eferebo By: Chidinma Eferebo What happens when a campaign promise leads to an election, but no one tracks it? The consequences go beyond public disappointment; they also show up in misplaced priorities, a lack of accountability, and delayed development. Nigeria has seen how swiftly political commitments disappear once the rallies are over. Following the 2015 election, the Centre for Democracy and Development set up the ‘Buharimeter’ to monitor the 222 promises made by the then President and the ruling party. The study showed that memory, loyalty, and campaign…

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OBI MEDIA TO NIGERIANS: 100 DAYS TO END YOUR MISERY: DO NOT SELL OR SURRENDER YOUR PVC

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi The Peter Obi Media Office has become aware of the ruling party’s strategy of exploiting the poverty in the land—poverty they have created—by offering large sums of money to people in exchange for their PVCs. Exactly 100 days left to election day, we urge Nigerians to remain vigilant against anyone offering money or inducements in exchange for your vote, your PVC, or participation in any scheme aimed at compromising the electoral process. Reports from some states indicate that some state governors, who have nothing positive to…

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Tragedy: Obi visits Air Force …Navy launch intensive search for bodies

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Photo: Obi at Air Force Office during the visit By Mandy Park Peter Obi, candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was at the Abuja headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday, to formerly sign the condolence register in sympathy with the organisation over the death of its officers and men in a ghastly plane crash on Monday. The tragedy, which occurred on Monday off the swampy region of Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, saw 25 people officially confirmed by the authorities to be on board…

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INEC publishes NDC candidates’ list, Dickson gets commendation

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Photo : Senator Seriake Dickson By Mandy Park Candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress have commended the party’s National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, following the publication of the party’s candidates’ list by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The candidates, particularly those contesting seats in the National Assembly, said the publication had eased concerns arising from the delay in releasing the list. Several of them also credited the former Bayelsa State governor with helping to resolve disagreements that followed the party’s primaries, reconciliation exercises and nomination processes. A statement issued by…

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GOV. OTU INAUGURATES NG-CARES 2.0 STEERING COMMITTEE, CHARGES MEMBERS ON EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION

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Photo: Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Dep Governor and some committee members By Mandy Park The Cross River State Government has inaugurated the State CARES Steering Committee (CR-SCSC) for the implementation of the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) 2.0 programme. Inaugurating the committee on Tuesday at the Government House, Calabar, Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, charged members of the committee to put in their best to ensure the effective implementation of the programme in…

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FG offers 40 oil blocks in 2026 licensing round, says production hits 1.82mbpd

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By Mandy Park The Federal Government has announced the 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 oil blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater terrains as it intensifies efforts to attract fresh investments into Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector. The licensing exercise is being conducted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, which is expected to provide opportunities for investors to participate in the development of the country’s hydrocarbon resources. The development came as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed that Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production…

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2027 Election : INEC lists states with highest registered voters

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Photo: Prof Joash Amupitan By Mandy Park The Independent National Electoral Commission has stated that Lagos, Kano and Kaduna have the highest number of registered voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting and press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, while giving an update on the national voters’ register. Amupitan said the register now contains more than 103 million voters following the completion of the commission’s three-phase Continuous Voter Registration exercise and biometric clean-up. He said Lagos tops the list…

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Abia Rural Roads: LP Chieftain Urges Otti to Credit Tinubu, World Bank, AFD

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Photo : Governor Alex Otti By: Mandy Park A Labour Party chieftain in Abia State, Emmanuel Nwoko, has urged Governor Alex Otti to acknowledge the contributions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government and development partners to the ongoing construction and rehabilitation of rural roads under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). Nwoko, who spoke with journalists in Umuahia on Monday, said it was misleading to present all RAAMP road projects in the state as being solely funded by the Abia State Government. He explained that RAAMP…

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Ralph Obioha, former NADECO leader dies at 80

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Photo: Chief Ralph Obioha By Mandy Park Chief Ralph Obioha, a prominent pro-democracy activist, businessman, politician and former member of the House of Representatives, is dead. Obioha, who was a founding member and former chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, died on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the age of 80. His death was announced by his son, Chima Obioha, on behalf of the family in a statement issued in Enugu. The family described the late Obioha, also known as Okpuruisizuruoha II of Arondizuogu, as a patriot, elder statesman,…

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