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18May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala 2027: Akwara Joins Reps Race, Urges INEC to Protect People’s Mandate

By Bukola Ojo In what political analysts have described as a strategic and ideologically significant entry into the 2027 electoral equation, Barrister Patrice Akwara has officially picked the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) nomination and expression of interest forms to contest for the Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Imo State. The accomplished legal practitioner, agribusiness entrepreneur, and grassroots political figure made the declaration while addressing journalists shortly after securing the party nomination forms, where he unveiled a robust reformist agenda anchored on democratic accountability, economic revitalization, constitutional governance, and people-oriented representation. Delivering a sharply articulated criti...

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18May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NAFDAC Clears Bon Bread, Confirms Compliance After Investigation

By Victor Okoye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cleared Bon Bread manufacturer over allegations concerning extended bread shelf life. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the controversy began after a viral TikTok video made by one Ms Love Dooshima showed a loaf allegedly remaining fresh for nearly two months without spoilage. The development triggered public debate on food safety, bread preservatives, consumer rights, and corporate response to online criticism.NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye said investigations confirmed Food & Food Integrated Company Ltd complied with regulatory standards and food safety requirements. The agency began investigations after a social media claim alleged a loaf of bread...

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18May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala 2027: Akwara Joins Reps Race, Urges INEC to Protect People’s Mandate

By Bukola Ojo In what political analysts have described as a strategic and ideologically significant entry into the 2027 electoral equation, Barrister Patrice Akwara has officially picked the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) nomination and expression of interest forms to contest for the Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Imo State. The accomplished legal practitioner, agribusiness entrepreneur, and grassroots political figure made the declaration while addressing journalists shortly after securing the party nomination forms, where he unveiled a robust reformist agenda anchored on democratic accountability, economic revitalization, constitutional governance, and people-oriented representation. Delivering a sharply articulated cr...

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17May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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APC Primaries: Committee commends peaceful conduct as aggrieved aspirant reject result, wants Tinubu, Yilwatda intervention

GombeThe Gombe State Senatorial/House of Representatives Primary Election Committee of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has commended all its members across the State over the peaceful conduct of the Primary Election held on Saturday 16th May, 2026.The Commendation by Chairman of the Committee, Malam Labiru Musa Kafur, is however coming amidst widespread disaffection and rejection of some results of the direct primary election.Briefing newsmen Sunday evening over the outcome of the election the Chairman said, the peaceful atmosphere, the orderly conduct of aspirants, and the massive, disciplined turnouts across the State proved beyond doubt that the APC internal democracy is robust, stable, and deeply institutionalized.According to him, “by establishing a system anchored heavily on v...

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17May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Court orders FCCPC to close Coscharis Motors over defective Range Rover sold to customer

A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to shut down Coscharis Motors over a dispute involving a “defective” Range Rover Sport sold to a customer, Florence Ozor.Emeka Nwite, the presiding judge, gave the order on Wednesday while ruling on a motion for judicial review filed by Ozor.The FCCPC was listed as a respondent in the case.In September 2024, Ozor, the applicant, bought a 2024 Range Rover Sport worth N260 million from Coscharis Motors.According to a report by n TheCable, the applicant started driving the car in November 2024.Six months later, the vehicle “developed recurrent faults, including a defective right taillight”.The applicant told the commission that despite repairs, the defects persisted.Subsequently, the ...

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17May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Taraba REC Rallies Stakeholders’ Support For Continuous Voter Registration

Independent National Electoral Commission’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Taraba State, Sa’ad Umar Idris, has embarked on a two day advocacy and courtesy visits to security agencies, paramilitary organisations and other critical stakeholders as part of efforts to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general elections and also to mobilise support for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise.The two-day engagement, organised by the Taraba State office of INEC, was aimed at deepening collaboration with key institutions involved in the electoral process while also sensitising them on the third phase of the Continuous Voter Registration, which commenced on May 11 and is expected to end on July 10, 2026.During the visits, Idris appealed to the various agencies and institutions t...

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17May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NMA asks Tinubu to order public inquiry into EFCC raid on UUTHT

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has asked President Bola Tinubu to order a public inquiry into the raid on the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The EFCC operatives had on Tuesday reported to have invaded UUTH in two saloon cars and a tinted bus, with some masked officers, arresting Eyo Ekpe, a professor of cardiothoracic surgery and deputy chairman of the hospital’s medical advisory committee.In a statement on Friday signed by Olayinka Atilola, NMA national publicity secretary, the association asked Tinubu to direct Ola Olukoyede, EFCC chairman, to investigate the incident and sanction officers involved.The association described the incident as a “violent disruption” of the hospital environment and calle...

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17May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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17 officers killed in terrorist attack on Yobe military base

The police says 17 officers were killed in a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe state.The institution came under bandits attack on May 8 while the troops of the joint task force (north-east) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) repelled the coordinated attacks on military formations in Yobe state.The fighters were suspected to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The insurgents reportedly launched the assault at about 2am “from multiple axis under the cover of darkness” but were met with “devastating firepower” from troops.In a statement issued on Saturday, Anthony Placid, force public relations officer (PRO), said the officers were undergoing specialised operational training at the institution when the terrorists lau...

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17May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ADC postpones presidential, governorship screenings to Monday

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential and governorship screening exercises to Monday, May 18. In a statement issued on Saturday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, said “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes to inform all presidential and governorship aspirants that the party’s screening exercise earlier scheduled for this weekend has been postponed to Monday, 18th May 2026,” the statement reads. Bolaji also announced that screenings for national assembly aspirants from parts of northern Nigeria would now take place in Abuja. He noted that the decision was taken because of the security situation in some northern states, adding that all affected aspirants would be contacted with updated schedules and details. “We...

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16May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NLC warns over climate crisis, unfair trade impact on workers

By Joan Nwagwu Mr Echezona Asuzu, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Focal Person on Climate Change, says the climate crisis and unfair trade practices are threatening decent work and workers’ livelihoods in Nigeria and globally. Asuzu said this during a Green and Fair Trade march organised by the NLC Climate Change and Trade Programmes to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day across several states. Participants carried placards with inscriptions such as “Just Transition without trade unions is highly unjust” and “Climate change is a workplace reality; mainstream workers and unions.” The workers also called for stronger labour inclusion in climate policy frameworks, including “Workers and trade unions at the heart of NDC 3.0 implementation.” The march featured advocacy chants and aware...

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15May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Olugbesan Family Removes Gbolarunmi As Mogaji, Appoints Jubril Labisi As New Mogaji

The Olugbesan family of Oke-Agbeni, in the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, has officially announced the removal of Hazeem Gbolarunmi as Mogaji following a vote of no confidence. In a resolution dated 13 May and addressed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa I), the family said Gbolarunmi “is not a legitimate member of the Olugbesan family” and that he was imposed as Mogaji in 2008 by the late political figure Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu. The family announced Alhaji Jubril Olumide Labisi Olugbesan as the new Mogaji of the family. The family accused Gbolarunmi of misconduct, including converting family properties for personal use, sowing division among members and secretly selling ancestral land in Ido Local Government Area. Th...

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15May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Shina Fatai Alege Turns Diplomatic Reflections into Literary Legacy, Unveils Five Books in Abuja

By Peter Upele Abuja — History was made on Wednesday as former Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Shina Fatai Alege, turned years of diplomatic reflections into literary legacy with the unveiling of five thought-provoking books at a well-attended ceremony held at the Nigeria Merit Award House. The event attracted diplomats, academics, jurists, policymakers, scholars, and members of the public, creating an atmosphere that blended intellectual discourse with reflections on leadership, governance, national values, and international relations. The occasion was widely described as a convergence of diplomacy and scholarship, as participants engaged with the former envoy’s experiences drawn from years of public service and international engagement. Speaking before the distinguished gath...

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15May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Firm urges students to embrace digital skills for self-employmentSkillsB

By Uche Bibilari The Co-Founder of SkolaKonnect, a digital platform, Ms Obehi Ogbeide, has underscored the need for students to acquire skills and become self-employed while still in school to help reduce unemployment in the country.Ogbeide said this during the Future Forward Campus Tour and unveiling of the platform in partnership with the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, on Thursday in Gwagwalada. According to her, the platform is designed to help university students earn income and build professional experience while still in school.She said the initiative was created to help students build portfolios, gain experience and earn money before graduation.The co-founder said the project aimed to bridge the gap between education and employment by giving students opport...

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15May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Applause as Shina Fatai Alege Unveils Five Books in Abuja

By Titilayo Becky Abuja — Beneath the calm elegance of the Nigeria Merit Award House, voices of diplomacy, scholarship, and reflection rose in harmony on Wednesday as former Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Shina Fatai Alege, unveiled five books woven from memory, service, and the restless pages of history. The hall glowed with the presence of diplomats, academics, jurists, policymakers, and distinguished guests whose gathering transformed the ceremony into more than a literary event. It became a meeting of minds — where ink met experience, and public service found expression through the enduring language of books.Like a statesman returning from the long corridors of international engagement with stories carved by history, Ambassador Alege presented works shaped by diplomacy, co...

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15May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT High Court No. 28 Adjourns Charge CR/473/2021 After Arguments on Procedure

Abuja, 14 May 2026 – Proceedings in Charge No. CR/473/2021, Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Chizoba Nnaemeka, involving allegations of rape and incest before Justice Abubakar Hussain Musa of FCT High Court No. 28, Apo, were adjourned to 14 July 2026 following extensive legal arguments between defence and prosecution counsel. The matter came up for hearing on 14 May 2026 pursuant to an earlier order directing the defendant’s counsel, Chief Professor Ebosetale David Aigbefoh, Esq., to appear before the court.During the proceedings, defence counsel raised objections to several procedural issues. He argued that the court was addressing matters outside the record, particularly concerning the revocation of the defendant’s bail on 30 April 2026. According to the defence, the revocation...

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15May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Encomium Flows as Shina Fatai Alege Launches Five Books in Abuja

By Ifeoluwa Olakunle Abuja — Former Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Shina Fatai Alege, on Wednesday officially launched five books at a well-attended ceremony held at the Nigeria Merit Award House, in what many described as a gathering of intellectuals, diplomats, and policy influencers. The event attracted a wide range of guests, including members of the diplomatic corps, legal experts, academics, government officials, and other stakeholders in governance and development discourse. The atmosphere was marked by reflections on leadership, public service, and the importance of documenting national and international experiences. In his opening remarks, former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, described the literary works as a significant contribution to knowledge and nat...

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15May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Encomium Flows as Shina Fatai Alege Launches Five Books in Abuja

By Ifeoluwa Olakunle Abuja — Former Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Shina Fatai Alege, on Wednesday officially launched five books at a well-attended ceremony held at the Nigeria Merit Award House, in what many described as a gathering of intellectuals, diplomats, and policy influencers. The event attracted a wide range of guests, including members of the diplomatic corps, legal experts, academics, government officials, and other stakeholders in governance and development discourse. The atmosphere was marked by reflections on leadership, public service, and the importance of documenting national and international experiences. In his opening remarks, former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, described the literary works as a significant contribution to knowledge and na...

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14May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Flooding: Otu raises alarm, seeks federal intervention

River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has described the recurring flood disasters affecting the state as a growing ecological threat requiring urgent and coordinated intervention from all levels of government.Receiving the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar and her delegation, including Chairman, House Committee on Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness, Hon Joseph Bassey, during a courtesy visit in Calabar, as part of the 2026 National Flood Preparedness and Awareness Campaign, Otu said flooding had remained a painful and persistent challenge for many communities across the state.“Flooding has continued to confront our state year after year, and it is already common knowledge that Cross River remains one of the high-risk states in...

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14May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PDP sets up 13 member governorship screening committee

The Peoples Democratic Party has set up a thirteen member governorship screening committee.The committee which is chaired by a former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi, according to a statement by the party was set up by the National Working Committee (NWC).The statement which was signed by Chinwe I. Nnorom, National Director of Publicity, also named ⁠Barr. George Ariolu as the Secretary of the screening committee. Other Member of the committee includes, ⁠Dr. Ibrahim Umar, ⁠Professor Aisha Madawaki, ⁠Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf, ⁠Dr. Abdulganiyu Oloyin, Hon. Babangida Modibbo, Alhaji Buba Biri, ⁠Hon (CH) Olaniyi Ogungbuji, Hon. Mike Ahumibe, ⁠Barr. Gabriel Igboko, ⁠Pastor Tony Effiong and ⁠Mrs. Ojelabi Precious. The statement reads:“The National Working Committee (NWC) of our Great P...

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14May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Akwa Ibom doctors threaten N1bn lawsuit against EFCC over hospital raid

The Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has thteatened to institute a N1bn legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged assault on one of its members, Professor Eyo Ekpe, during a raid at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State.NMA said the planned suit followed what it described as physical, emotional, professional and institutional damages suffered during the EFCC operation at the hospital on Tuesday.It was gathered that EFCC operatives had stormed the UUTH while investigating a fraud case involving a suspect, a move the commission said was to verify a medical report submitted by the suspect.The EFCC, in its explanation, said its operatives later visited the Chief Medical Director of the hospital “as a last resort to ...

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