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Photo : Senator Orji Uzor Kalu By: Mandy Park The Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court judgment declaring that former Abia State governor and serving senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, was not qualified for admission into a university programme at the time he gained entry. In its ruling, the appellate court affirmed that the admission in question did not meet the stipulated requirements set by Nigeria’s higher education regulatory framework. The court held that due process must be strictly followed in all admissions, regardless of the status or public…

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Photo: Hon Rotimi  Makinde By: Mandy Park The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its campaign committee structure ahead of the next electoral cycle, appointing former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Rotimi Makinde, to serve in three strategic roles. Makinde was named Chairman of the Entertainment Committee and concurrently appointed as a member of both the Strategy Committee and the Contact and Mobilisation Committee—positions party insiders say underscore confidence in his political experience and grassroots appeal. According to the Director General of the…

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Photo: Bro. Sunday Okwu By Mandy Park The Catholic Men Organization (CMO) of St. Kizito Parish, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, is set to celebrate this year’s Fathers Day  on Sunday,  May 3, 2026. A statement issued by the President of St. Kizito Parish CMO Kuje, Brother Sunday Okwu, indicated that there were several lined-up activities preparatory to the D-day celebration. According to the statement, “The Catholic Men Organization (CMO) of St. Kizito Parish, under the leadership of Brother Sunday Okwu and his EXCO, is…

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Photo: Bandits Pandemonium broke out in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Tuesday evening, as gunmen invaded a church during an open-air crusade. It was gathered that the gun wielding men invaded the crusade ground located at the outskirts of the community in large numbers, opened fire, killed a pastor and abducted several worshippers. Multiple sources in the community disclosed that the heavily armed terrorists operated for several minutes before whisking away their victims into the forest. The sources said, “This evening, some gunmen invaded…

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Photo: Mr Peter Willie By: Mandy Park A seasoned journalist, communicator, and economist, Mr. Peter Willie, has declared intention to vie for the seat of the Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly in the 2027 General Election. In his statement of declaration to the members of Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency of Cross River State, Mr. Willie, a one-time legislative aide in the National Assembly, averred that the people of the constituency deserve a better representation in the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the country’s…

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi Nigeria’s higher education sector is facing renewed scrutiny over alleged restrictions on free expression, following claims by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that his scheduled lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University was abruptly cancelled. Obi, who was the Labour Party’s flag bearer in the 2023 general elections and is a prominent aspirant of the opposition Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) for 2027, disclosed that he had been invited months earlier to deliver a keynote address at the institution on Saturday, April 25, but was informed at short notice…

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Nigerian politician, Chief Dan Ulasi, has expressed optimism that a joint presidential ticket featuring Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso would usher in a new era of development and progress in Nigeria. Ulasi made the remark while addressing political stakeholders, noting that the combination of the two prominent opposition figures could redefine governance and inspire renewed public confidence in the country’s leadership. According to him, both Obi and Kwankwaso have established reputations for prudence, administrative competence, and grassroots appeal, qualities he believes are critical to addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges. He argued…

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