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BREAKING: Peter Obi Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt in Edo

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Photo: Peter Obi By: Mandy Park Former presidential candidate and prominent political figure, Peter Obi, has reportedly narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Edo State. Details of the incident were still sketchy as of press time, but sources said the attack occurred during Obi’s visit to the state. It was gathered that unidentified assailants allegedly targeted his convoy, prompting swift intervention by security personnel. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the situation caused panic in the area, while security operatives quickly moved to secure the former Anambra State governor and evacuate him…

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Ladies in Hospitality and Tourism to Mark International Women’s Day with Awards in Abuja

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Photo: Florence Oyelade Adedayo-Tayo By: Mandy Park Women in Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism industry will be honoured for excellence, professionalism and integrity as the Ladies in Hospitality and Tourism Awards holds in Abuja on March 14, 2026. The event, organised to commemorate International Women’s Day, is scheduled to take place at the prestigious Lake Greenfield Hotel, Abuja, and is designed to celebrate outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the sector. Speaking during an interactive media session in Abuja, the Convener of the conference…

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Oil wells dispute: I stand firmly with Governor Otu, Cross Riverians -Ndoma-Egba

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Photo: Senator Ndoma-Egba By: Mandy Park Former Senate Leader and Pro-Chancellor/Chairman Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has declared full support for Governor Bassey Otu in his determined push to reclaim the 76 oil wells Cross River State lost to Akwa-Ibom State following a 2012 Supreme Court judgement. Ndoma-Egba, a one-time Board Chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), made the declaration in a statement he issued in reaction to the deliberate misrepresentation of his contributions on the floor of the Senate in 2012,…

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Why I committed N100m to support students across my constituency – Rep Akiba

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Photo: Hon, Bassey  Akiba By: Mandy Park The member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, Rep. Bassey Akiba, has said that education remains the greatest investment that could be made to guarantee a better future. According to Rep Akiba as indicated in a statement he issued, the importance of education in the future of a people informed his decision to commit N100m into extending support to students and schools within Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency. The statement posted on his Facebook page reads: “I…

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US Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

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Photo: US Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson By: Daniel Kanu The United States has lost one of its most enduring civil rights figures, as veteran political activist and preacher, Jesse Jackson, has died at the age of 84. Jackson, a towering figure in American politics and the struggle for racial equality, passed away on Monday, according to a statement released by his family. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed as at the time of filing this report. Jackson, protégé of the late civil rights leader, Martin Luther King…

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Breaking News: FG Arraigns Nasir El-Rufai Over Alleged Phone Interception of NSA Nuhu Ribadu

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Photo:Nasir El-Rufai By: Daniel Kanu Nigeria Government has instituted criminal proceedings against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over allegations that he admitted to unlawfully intercepting the phone communications of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The three-count charge, filed by the Federal Government through the Department of State Services (DSS), was brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja today, Monday, February 16, 2026. The charges stem from comments allegedly made by El-Rufai during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise TV, on February 13, 2026.…

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Rep Akiba receives Media Friendly Award, hails Fourth Estate on World Broadcast Day

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Photo. Hon. Bassey Akiba By: Mandy Park The conferment of the Media Friendly Award on Rep. Bassey Akiba , Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, on World Broadcast Day 2026 in Calabar stood as a defining testament to principled leadership and open governance. The event, held at the Metropolitan Hotel, transformed a ceremonial occasion into a powerful civic moment, affirming that transparency and accountability are the bedrock of democratic leadership. The award succinctly underscored Rep. Akiba’s consistent openness to the media and his readiness to engage questions with clarity and…

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Omotayo Applauds Growth, Collaboration at 5th HORECA Exhibition in Lagos

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Photo: Mr Sunday Omotayo By: Mandy Park The Convener of the Hotel Managers Africa Conference, Mr. Sunday Gbenga Omotayo, has commended the organisers of the fifth edition of HORECA for what he described as significant improvement and stronger industry collaboration. Omotayo spoke during an interview with Journalists at the just concluded HORECA Exhibition held at the Landmark Event Centre. A respected professional in Nigeria’s hospitality sector, Omotayo serves as Vice President of Hotel Managers School and Chief Executive Officer of TUNDUN Hospitality. Reflecting on the growth of the exhibition from…

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Nto Slams MOUAU ASUU Over Stalled Promotion, Alleges Edeh’s Undue Influence

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Photo: Dr Phillips Nto By: Mandy Park The Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Dr. Philips Nto, has criticised the local chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over its stance on his delayed promotion to the rank of professor. Dr. Nto, who has been seeking the release of his promotion since 2021, faulted ASUU’s position that he was not qualified for elevation based on the university’s 2017 Conditions of Service. He described the union’s argument as rooted in “ignorance,…

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Tinubu’s Economic Policies Are Failures, Ineffective, Not Providing Expected Relief- Sen Yusuf

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Photo: Senator Abubakar Yusuf By: Mandy Park Former Senator representing Taraba Central, Abubakar Yusuf, has described the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as ineffective, saying they have failed to deliver the expected relief to Nigerians. Yusuf, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remarks on Thursday during an appearance on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television. Responding to a question on whether the administration’s economic reforms—popularly referred to as “Tinubunomics”—are yielding results, the former lawmaker said bluntly: “For me, it’s not working.…

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