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FOUYE VC, Ogunwole, Takes Anti-Extortion Campaign Further, Gives Students Direct Access

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Photo: FOUYE VC, Prof  Olalekan Ogunwole By Chinedu Okafor As part of efforts to intensify the university’s campaign against extortion and other unethical practices, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, has provided students with direct access to him, urging them to report cases of exploitation and misconduct with credible evidence for prompt intervention and necessary action. The Vice-Chancellor made the disclosure during a Welcome Service organised in his honour by the Chapel of Transformation (COT), where he outlined key priorities of his administration…

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Bishop Otu Commissions Skill Acquisition Centre in Calabar Correctional Center, Distributes Equipment To Inmates 

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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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Children’s Day: CEE-HOPE laments neglect of abducted children amid focus on politics

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By: Mandy Park As Nigeria joins the global community to celebrate Children’s Day 2026, the Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) has issued a strong call to the federal and state governments to urgently address the worsening insecurity threatening the lives and wellbeing of Nigerian children. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Betty Abah, the child rights organisation expressed deep concern over the continued exposure of children to abduction, abuse, trafficking, and violence across several parts of the country. “At a time of severe economic…

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State police may compound insecurity with challenges of abuse –Chief Onovo, NCP former presidential candidate 

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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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Security expert thumbs up US partnership to prevent terror bases in Africa using actionable intelligence

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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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Carter Efe Laments Unpaid N50m Prize After Defeating Portable in Celebrity Boxing Bout

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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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Moro Celebrates Ortom at 65, Hails His Leadership and Service

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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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Group Petitions AGF, Seeks Probe, Possible Deportation of Ogun Governor Over Alleged U.S. Offences

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Photo: Dapo Abiodun, Ogun State Governor By: Ezekiel Umah A coalition of civil society organisations, United Actions for Democracy (UAD), has petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, requesting the initiation of legal processes that could lead to the deportation of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to the United States over alleged criminal offences. In a letter dated April 20, 2026, and addressed to the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, the group said its request was driven by concerns over “serious allegations” relating…

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Hon. Akarachi Amadi: Redefining Representation Through Results-The Mbaike Mega Empowerment Example 

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Hon. Akarachi Amadi at the Mbaike Mega Empowerment Programme By: Mandy Park In a political environment often weighed down by lofty promises and limited follow-through, the leadership trajectory of Hon. Akarachi Amadi is drawing increasing attention for its emphasis on measurable results and visible impact. Representing Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Amadi has, within a relatively short period, carved out a reputation anchored on delivery rather than rhetoric. His approach reflects a broader shift in expectations of public office, one that prioritises outcomes, responsiveness, and a direct…

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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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