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Dec

2025

Chaos on Aba–Owerri Highway: Gunmen Strike, Kill Driver, Abduct Travellers Amidst New Security Taskforce

NEWS#AbaOwerriHighway, #AlexOtti, #GunmenAttacks, #HopeUzodimma, #ImoStateAttack, #IPOB #NnamdiKanu, #JointSecurityTaskforce, #NgorOkpala, #NigeriaSecurity, #SouthEastInsecurity

Chaos on Aba–Owerri Highway: Gunmen Strike, Kill Driver, Abduct Travellers Amidst New Security Taskforce "A fatal attack on the Aba–Owerri highway has heightened tension days after Governors Alex Otti and Hope Uzodimma launched a joint security taskforce. Gunmen killed an SUV driver and abducted travellers in Imo State as police began bush-combing operations." A new wave of insecurity has hit the South-east as gunmen on Sunday killed a driver and abducted several travellers along the ever-busy Aba–Owerri highway, despite the recent launch of a joint security taskforce by the Abia and Imo State governments. The attack occurred in Amala, a…

Dec

2025

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Kanu’s Self-Representation Stalls Appeal, Says Ejimakor — Likens Him to Awolowo

NATIONAL NEWS#Abuja, #AloyEjimakor, #Biafra, #CourtOfAppeal, #HumanRightsNigeria, #ipob, #LegalNews, #NigeriaNews, #NnamdiKanu, #ObafemiAwolowo, #SokotoPrison #KeffiPrison #SulejaPrison, #TerrorismCharges

Kanu’s Self-Representation Stalls Appeal, Says Ejimakor — Likens Him to Awolowo "Legal consultant Aloy Ejimakor says Nnamdi Kanu’s refusal to hire lawyers has delayed his appeal, likening his self-representation to Awolowo’s legacy. He also backs Kanu’s request for a transfer from Sokoto prison to a facility closer to Abuja." Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has likened his client’s legal approach to that of the late Premier of the old Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, following Kanu’s insistence on representing himself in court. In a conversation with The Punch…

Dec

2025

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Unmatched Legacy Of Emeka Atuma, The Preferred: From Roads to Reforms

OPINION#AbiaPolitics #LeadershipLegacy, #AbiaStateNews, #AtumaGraceMovement, #CommunityDevelopment, #EmekaAtuma #ThePreferred #Ikwuano, #GoodGovernance, #RoadsToReforms

Unmatched Legacy Of Emeka Atuma, The Preferred: From Roads to Reforms By Charity Uwakwe The founder and President of Atuma Grace Movement, (AGM), Rt. Hon. Emeka Atuma, fondly called “ Emeka The Preferred,” continues to stand out as one of the most impactful public figures produced by Abia State’s Ikwuano/Umuahia axis. His legacy—rooted in service, sacrifice and strategic reforms—remains a benchmark for effective representation long after his tenure in the House of Representatives. Atuma’s name still echoes across communities not merely because he once held office, but because his track record reshaped expectations of governance. From infrastructure development to institutional…

Dec

2025

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US Congressional Delegation Speaks on Meeting With Ribadu

NATIONAL NEWS#AfricaSecurityUpdates, #BolaTinubu, #ChristianGenocideClaims, #InsecurityInNigeria, #JointTaskForceNigeriaUS, #NigeriaSecurity, #NigeriaUSPartnership, #NuhuRibadu, #RileyMoore, #USCongressDelegation, #USNigeriaRelations

US Congressional Delegation Speaks on Meeting With Ribadu "A US Congressional delegation has held a high-level meeting with Nigeria’s NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, urging “concrete action” on insecurity. Congressman Riley Moore praises the rescue of 100 Catholic schoolchildren and says a Nigeria–US joint security framework is taking shape." A visiting United States Congressional delegation has disclosed details of its high-level security meeting with Nigerian government officials during a strategic visit aimed at assessing the country’s worsening security challenges. The delegation, which arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, was received in Abuja by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, as part of…

Dec

2025

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Akure Erupts in Outrage as Sex Workers Protest Colleague Beaten to Death by Client Over ₦15,000

METRO#Akure, #AkureNews, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #GenderBasedViolence, #HumanRightsNG, #JusticeForSexWorkers #NigeriaCrimeNews, #OndoState, #PoliceInvestigationNG, #RedLightDistrictSafety, #Sexworkerkerbeatentodeath, #SexWorkersNigeria, #SocialJusticeNigeria, #ViolenceAgainstWomen

Akure Erupts in Outrage as Sex Workers Protest Colleague Beaten to Death by Client Over ₦15,000 "A sex worker in Akure, Ondo State, was beaten to death by a client after a dispute over a ₦15,000 payment, sparking outrage, arrests, and renewed calls for protection, health insurance, and legal reforms for sex workers in Nigeria." Akure, Ondo State — Tension has gripped the Cathedral axis of Akure following the brutal killing of a sex worker who was allegedly beaten to death by a client after an argument over a ₦15,000 overnight payment. According to her colleagues, the deceased—who had been…

Dec

2025

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US Congressional Delegation Arrives Nigeria, Meets Ribadu, Amid Rising Christians Genocide

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US Congressional Delegation Arrives Nigeria, Meets Ribadu in Abuja Amid Rising Christians Genocide "A U.S. Congressional delegation led by Rep. Riley Moore has arrived in Abuja for a fact-finding mission, meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss security cooperation and concerns over alleged religious persecution." Abuja, Nigeria — A high-level United States Congressional delegation has arrived in Abuja, marking renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Nigeria on counterterrorism, defence cooperation and concerns surrounding alleged religious persecution in the country. The delegation, led by U.S. House Representative Riley Moore, who represents Virginia’s Second District, held a closed-door meeting…

Dec

2025

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Emeka Kalu Celebrates Okonkwo, Hails His Impact on Humanity

NEWS#BirthdayTribute #AbujaNews, #CommunityDevelopment, #ECKFoundation, #EmekaKalu, #HumanitarianService, #LeadershipInNigeria, #NigeriaNews, #NigerianPhilanthropy, #ObioraOkonkwo

Emeka Kalu Celebrates Emeka Kalu Celebrates Okonkwo, Hails His Impact on Humanity "Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu of E.C.K. Foundation Worldwide celebrates High Chief Dr. Obiora Okonkwo on his birthday, praising his contributions to philanthropy, leadership, and community development in Nigeria." Abuja, Nigeria – The Chairman of E.C.K. Foundation Worldwide, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has extended heartfelt birthday greetings to High Chief Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, praising his remarkable contributions to national development and humanitarian service. In a congratulatory statement, Chief Dr. Kalu commended Dr. Okonkwo’s unwavering dedication to philanthropy, leadership, and community growth. “On behalf of E.C.K. Foundation Worldwide, I wish…

Dec

2025

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Five Feared Dead, as Bandits Attack Sokoto Community; Renewed Concerns Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Safety

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Five Feared Dead, as Bandits Attack Sokoto Community; Renewed Concerns Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Safety in Custody "Five people were feared dead and six abducted after bandits attacked Gatawa village in Sokoto State, prompting renewed concerns about the safety of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, recently transferred to the Sokoto Correctional Centre." At least five persons have been feared dead following a bandit attack on Gatawa village in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area of Sokoto State, residents have confirmed. A resident who spoke on condition of anonymity told Leadership that the attack occurred in the early hours of the morning, leaving one…

Dec

2025

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Akpoti-Uduaghan Vows to Prove Sexual Harassment Allegations as Akpabio Files ₦200bn Defamation Suit

NEWS#Akpabio, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #GodswilAkpabio, #N200BillionLawsuit #FCTHighCourt, #NatashaAkpotiUduaghan, #NigeriaPolitics, #PoliticalNewsNigeria, #SenatePresident, #SexualHarassmentAllegations, #VanguardNews

Akpoti-Uduaghan Vows to Prove Sexual Harassment Allegations as Akpabio Files ₦200bn Defamation Suit “Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says she is ready to prove her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio after he filed a ₦200bn defamation suit. Here’s the latest on the escalating political and legal showdown.” According to a Vanguard Newspapers report published on Saturday, December 6, 2025, the political tension within Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber deepened as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan declared her readiness to substantiate allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Famous Reporters reports, referencing the Vanguard publication, that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s statement comes in…

Dec

2025

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Nigeria May ‘Burn in Months’ Without State Police — Gani Warns of Impending Security Collapse”

NATIONAL NEWS#Amotekun, #BanditryNigeria, #GaniAdams, #NationalSecurity, #NigerianPolitics, #OPC #InsecurityNigeria, #SecurityCrisisNigeria, #SouthWestSecurity, #StatePoliceNigeria, #TerrorismNigeria, #YorubaNation

Nigeria May ‘Burn in Months’ Without State Police — Gani Adams Warns of Impending Security Collapse” "Aare Gani Adams in an exclusive interview with New Telegram, warns that Nigeria faces a possible nationwide security collapse within months unless state police are urgently established. He speaks of banditry, terrorism, and the dangers of neglecting regional security structures." Aare Gani Adams The National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Iba Gani Adams, has cautioned that Nigeria may face a severe security collapse in the coming months unless the Federal Government urgently approves the establishment of state police. Adams, who is also…