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Photo: Senator  Ndoma-Egba (SAN) By: Mandy Park The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has declared that Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of All Progressives Congress (APC) will convincingly win the off-cycle governorship election holding on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Ekiti State, to secure his return for a second term in office. Ndoma-Egba, a top chieftain of the APC and ex-Senate Leader from Cross River State, in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, averred that the election would be an…

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Bishop Otu and other dignitaries at the event By Faith Okon-Egbujiem First Lady of Cross River State, Bishop Dr (Mrs) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu has renovated and commissioned Skill Acquisition Centers at the Calabar Correctional Facility. The even had the primary objective of inspiring creativity, productivity, and renewed confidence among inmates. Speaking at the event, Bishop Otu, represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Social Welfare and Community Development, ArchBishop Prof. Margaret Ene-Ita remarked that the initiative reflects inclusivity and beats the drums of hope for the hopeless. “As a society, we…

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Chief Onovo, By: Daniel Kanu Former presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party, Chief Martin Onovo, has criticised the renewed calls for state police, warning that such a move could worsen insecurity and deepen abuse of power across Nigeria. Onovo, who was the 2015 presidential candidate of the NCP and currently heads Policy Positions at the Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), made the remarks during an interview in which he assessed the state of insecurity, governance and the economy under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on insecurity Onovo…

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Photo: Terrorists By: Mandy Park The US 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy has been commended for its focus on disrupting terrorist networks across Africa, especially in the Sahel. In a paper tilted: The US 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy and Its Implications for Nigeria and the Sahel, a security expert, Lieutenant Colonel Freddie Grounds (Retired), said the move represents a significant development in American security policy, reflecting both lessons learned from past interventions and the current and rapidly shifting geography of global extremist threats. He said rather than relying on previously favoured large-scale deployments,…

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Photo: Carter Efe Mandy Park Nigerian comedian and online streamer, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, has raised concerns over the non-payment of his N50 million prize following his victory in a celebrity boxing match. Carter Efe, who defeated controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known as Portable, in the bout held on Friday, claimed he is yet to receive the promised reward from the event organisers. In a video circulating on his verified social media platforms, the comedian expressed frustration over the delay, noting that he risked…

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Photo: Senator Abba Moro and  Ortom By: Mandy Park The Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has extended warm felicitations to the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday, Moro, on behalf of his constituents, described Ortom as a fearless and resolute leader who made significant sacrifices in the service of the people of Benue State during his tenure as governor. He noted that Ortom’s commitment to the welfare of…

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