Appeal Court Affirms Jail Term of Ex-Army General Over Diversion of Army Funds

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By: Mandy Park The Court of Appeal of Nigeria has affirmed the conviction and prison sentence handed down to a former senior officer of the Nigerian Army, Major General Umar Mohammed, for the diversion of billions of naira belonging to the army’s property company. In a judgment delivered on Tuesday, the appellate court upheld the earlier decision of the trial court which found the retired general guilty of fraud and abuse of office in connection with funds belonging to the Nigerian Army Properties Limited. The court held that the prosecution…

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Obasanjo a fearless critic of bad governance — Peter Obi

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By Daniel Kanu Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo as a fearless critic of bad governance and a towering statesman whose voice continues to shape national discourse. Obi made the remark on Thursday in a message posted on his verified X handle, @PeterObi, to commemorate Obasanjo’s birthday celebrated on March 5, 2026. The former Anambra State governor, who is also a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the elder statesman has remained consistent in…

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Bus Drivers Withdraw Services in Imo Over Fuel Price Hike

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Photo:  Hope Uzodinma, Imo State Gov By Mandy Park Commercial bus drivers in Imo State on Tuesday withdrew their services indefinitely in protest against the sharp increase in the price of petrol, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded across major parts of the state. The drivers reportedly halted operations around 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2026, following a sudden rise in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from ₦876 to about ₦1,350 per litre in several filling stations across the state. The development disrupted transportation in key areas…

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DANIEL BWALA Vs MEHDI HASAN : HEAD-TO-HEAD… OR HEADBUTTS? — When Local Studio Swagger Meets the Global Arena

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By: Sadeeq Shehu Last night’s Head-to-Head episode featuring Daniel Bwala and Mehdi Hasan was supposed to be a debate. Instead, it increasingly looked like a series of headbutts. What unfolded was a classic case of a local television performer suddenly finding himself on the Champions League pitch of global journalism. 00:02 – THE EARLY CONFIDENCE ( In the military we call it “Initial Gra Gra”) In the opening minutes, Bwala tried to deploy the familiar talking points that usually work on domestic television panels Channels Television. Arise Tv News Group…

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Maritime Security: Gov Otu Pledges Strategic Collaboration with Amphibious Training School

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Photo: Gov Otu and Brigadier General Matthias Ibawa Amatso By Mandy Park Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepened collaboration with the military to strengthen maritime and internal security in the state. The governor gave the assurance when he received the Commandant of the Amphibious Training School, Matthias Ibawa Amatso, who paid him a courtesy visit in Calabar alongside senior officers of the institution. Welcoming the delegation at the Government House in company of his Deputy, Dr. Peter Odey, Secretary the Government of the…

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BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Onigbinde Dies at 88

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Photo: Onigbinde, Ex-Super Eagles Coach By Mandy Park Former Super Eagles coach, Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, has died at the age of 88, bringing to an end a remarkable career that spanned several decades in Nigerian football. The family announced his passing in a statement on Monday, describing him as a devoted father, husband, grandfather and respected football icon who lived a fulfilled life. The statement, signed by Bolade Adesuyi, expressed gratitude to God for his life and immense contributions to the development of football in Nigeria and beyond. Onigbinde, a…

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CSOs Ask PSC to Probe Lagos CP over Alleged Assault on Soweto

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Photo: Jimoh Moshood, Lagos CP By: Mandy Park A coalition of civil society organisations has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) to investigate the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Jimoh Moshood, over allegations of abduction, torture and unlawful detention of activist Mr. Hassan Taiwo Soweto during a protest in January. The petition, dated March 9, 2026, was signed by 15 organisations including the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Justice and Empowerment Initiatives (JEI), Take It Back (TIB), the…

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OPINION: How Middle East Tensions Should Force a Rethink of Nigeria, Africa’s Oil Dependency

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Photo: Olumide Martins By Olamide Martins The continued bombardment of Iran by the United States of America to Israel’s advantage may have again uncovered the dominance of the world’s energy system and the fragility of the least developed and oil-dependent economies. The war in the Middle East is already forcing an increase of about 10 percent on oil prices. Also of concern is the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a 38 km corridor through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil transits, and if the shutdown continues, global prices…

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Governor Otu eases burden on commercial transport operators

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Photo: Governor Otu By Mandy Park In his characteristic manner as a compassionate and listening leader, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Ede Otu, has promptly responded to the concerns raised by Cross Riverians over the rising cost of transport tickets, excessive penalties and alleged harassment by enforcement teams of transport regulatory agencies. In a Facebook post to address Cross River residents on the issue after a recent protest by commercial drivers in the state, the governor said: “My dear people of Cross River State, Following the…

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Gov Otu Celebrates Ndoma-Egba at 70, Describes Him As Towering Jurist, Patriot

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Photo: Senator Ndoma-Egba, SAN By: Edith Joseph Cross River State governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has paid glowing tribute to former Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as “a towering jurist, statesman and patriot whose life has enriched both Cross River State and the Nigerian federation.” In a congratulatory message released by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, on Sunday, Governor Otu celebrated the distinguished career of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, praising his enduring contributions…

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