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2026

AHEAD 2027: Ukwa La Ngwa Elders Back APC Governorship Candidate Eric Opah

POLITICS

AHEAD 2027: Ukwa La Ngwa Elders Back APC Governorship Candidate Eric Opah With the 2027 Abia governorship election already shaping up as a major political contest, the Ukwa La Ngwa Council of Elders has made its position clear: the group says APC candidate Chief Eric Opah has the experience and capacity to lead the state. The Ukwa La Ngwa Council of Elders has endorsed APC governorship candidate Chief Eric Opah ahead of the 2027 Abia State governorship election, citing his experience in business, industrial development, human capital empowerment and public service. The group has also urged APC stakeholders to unite…

Aug

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

AI: GOMEP-NG President Warns Excessive Use Could Weaken Human Thinking

TECHNOLOGY#AIinEducation, #AITechnology, #AkpovokeOtiti, #ArtificialIntelligence, #CriticalThinking, #EducationNews, #GOMEPNG, #HumanThinking

AI: GOMEP-NG President Warns Excessive Use Could Weaken Human Thinking By Charity Uwakwe As AI becomes a bigger part of everyday learning, a warning from GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti is raising a deeper question: What happens when young people stop exercising the ability to think for themselves? Artificial Intelligence is changing how students learn, work and access information. But as AI tools become increasingly common in classrooms, homes and tutorials, GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti has warned that excessive dependence on the technology could come at a cost — the gradual weakening of human thinking. Excessive reliance on Artificial Intelligence could…

Aug

25

2026

By Famous Reporters

Dolly Parton Dies at 80: Country Music Legend Leaves Behind Extraordinary Legacy

WORLD NEWS

Dolly Parton Dies at 80: Country Music Legend Leaves Behind Extraordinary Legacy By Our Correspondent The world has lost one of country music's most beloved voices. Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter who rose from a one-room Tennessee cabin to global superstardom, has died at 80. Her death marks the end of an extraordinary six-decade career built on unforgettable songs, Hollywood success, business ventures and a remarkable commitment to helping others. Dolly Parton was an American country music legend, singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist who died at age 80 on August 25, 2026. Her six-decade career produced global hits including “Jolene,”…

Aug

25

2026

By Famous Reporters

Four Children, Family Dog Die After Eating Reheated Meal in Tragic Incident

Human Interest, METRO#BreakingNews, #ChildDeaths, #FamilyTragedy, #FoodPoisoning, #FoodSafety, #HawaJimoh, #HealthNews, #NigeriaNews

Four Children, Family Dog Die After Eating Reheated Meal in Tragic Incident By our Reporter A family meal has turned into an unimaginable tragedy, leaving a mother grieving the loss of all four of her children and the family dog. The grieving mother, Hawa Jimoh, says they ate the same meal twice before the deaths occurred. Hawa Jimoh’s four children and family dog reportedly died after eating a meal that had been prepared and reheated the following day. Jimoh said she and her husband also ate the food but survived after receiving hospital treatment. The exact cause of the deaths…

Aug

25

2026

By Famous Reporters

What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge

CRIME, NEWS#AccidentalDischarge, #CrimeAndJustice, #IshmaelIwatt, #NationalIndustrialCourt, #NigeriaJudiciary, #NigeriaPolice, #PoliceCorporal, #PoliceDismissal

What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge By Our Correspondent He was acquitted of murder, but the victory did not bring back his police job. A National Industrial Court ruling has upheld the dismissal of Corporal Ishmael Iwatt, saying his "accidental discharge" defence raised serious concerns about his ability to safely handle a service rifle Can a police officer be reinstated after being acquitted of murder? Not necessarily. The National Industrial Court has ruled that a criminal acquittal does not automatically restore employment where an officer was dismissed after disciplinary proceedings over his…

Aug

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Celebrates Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III on 5th Coronation Anniversary

Tradition and Culture#CoronationAnniversary, #GOMEPNG, #NigeriaNews, #NigerianRoyalty, #OgiameAtuwatseIII, #OluOfWarri, #TraditionalLeadership, #WarriKingdom

GOMEP-NG Celebrates Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III on 5th Coronation Anniversary Five years on the throne, Ogiame Atuwatse III continues to command respect as a symbol of culture, tradition and purposeful leadership. As the Olu of Warri marks his fifth coronation anniversary, GOMEP-NG has joined Nigerians and well-wishers in celebrating a reign it described as visionary, impactful and important to the preservation of Nigeria's rich cultural heritage. Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, is celebrating his fifth coronation anniversary. GOMEP-NG has congratulated the monarch, praising his leadership, cultural preservation efforts and the continuing role of traditional institutions in…

Aug

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Eric Opah: From Business and Philanthropy to Abia’s 2027 Governorship Race

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaGuber, #AbiaPolitics, #AbiaState, #APCAbia, #EricOpah, #EricOpah2027, #NigeriaPolitics

Eric Opah: From Business and Philanthropy to Abia’s 2027 Governorship Race By Our Correspondent Eric Opah is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Abia State in the 2027 election. He emerged from the party's May 21, 2026 primary after defeating Henry Ikoh. Opah, a businessman and philanthropist with experience in shipping and logistics, is campaigning on industrialisation, job creation, infrastructure, accountability and human-capital development. As the 2027 governorship race gathers momentum in Abia State, businessman and philanthropist, Chief Eric Opah, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), placing his business experience, philanthropy and…

Aug

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Challenges Atiku Over Fuel Subsidy U-Turn, Urges Nigerians to Endure Tinubu’s Reforms

POLITICS#AtikuAbubakar, #AtikuFuelSubsidy, #FuelSubsidyNigeria, #GOMEPNG, #NigeriaEconomy, #NigeriaPolitics, #NNPCReform, #TinubuReforms

GOMEP-NG Challenges Atiku Over Fuel Subsidy U-Turn, Urges Nigerians to Endure Tinubu’s Reforms As millions of Nigerians continue to feel the pressure of higher living costs, GOMEP-NG has reignited the debate over fuel subsidy, challenging Atiku Abubakar to explain what the Guild described as a change in his position while urging citizens to endure President Tinubu’s reforms. GOMEP-NG has challenged Atiku Abubakar over his alleged changing positions on fuel subsidy and NNPC reforms. The Guild said Atiku had previously supported subsidy removal and petroleum-sector reforms but is now calling for the return of subsidy. GOMEP-NG urged Nigerians to endure the…

Aug

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Anambra, Delta Must Turn Economic Gains Into Investment, Jobs — Soludo

POLITICS#AnambraState, #DeltaState, #EconomicDevelopment, #InvestmentInNigeria, #JobCreation, #MadeInNigeria, #NigeriaEconomy, #Soludo

Anambra, Delta Must Turn Economic Gains Into Investment, Jobs — Soludo By Our Correspondent Nigeria’s economic recovery is opening a new window for investment, but Governor Chukwuma Soludo says the real test is no longer about economic promises. It is about turning improved economic stability into factories, businesses, jobs and better lives for Nigerians. Anambra and Delta states have been urged to leverage Nigeria’s improving macroeconomic stability, stronger foreign exchange position and investment opportunities to attract capital, create jobs and reduce poverty. Governor Chukwuma Soludo said stronger economic cooperation between both states, alongside increased patronage of Made-in-Nigeria goods, could accelerate…

Aug

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Tinubu’s Reforms: GOMEP-NG Urges Nigerians to Stay Patient

POLITICS#EconomicReforms, #GOMEPNG, #GoodGovernance, #NigerianEconomy, #NigeriaPolitics, #TinubuAdministration, #TinubuEconomicReforms, #TinubuReforms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms may be causing pain and frustration for many Nigerians, but the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) says the current hardship should not be mistaken for failure. GOMEP-NG has urged Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the administration’s difficult policy decisions are aimed at achieving long-term economic stability and sustainable national development. The Guild also called for greater transparency, accountability and stronger social intervention programmes. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms may be causing pain and frustration for many Nigerians, but the Guild of…