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Aug

11

2026

Abia APC Demands Apology From Kalu, Nkwonta Over Otti Support

POLITICS#2027AbiaElection, #abiaApc, #AbiaGovernorship, #AbiaPolitics, #AlexOtti, #APC2027, #ChrisNkwonta, #OrjiUzorKalu

Abia APC Demands Apology From Kalu, Nkwonta Over Otti Support By Charity Uwakwe A fresh political dispute has opened within the Abia APC as the party leadership moves against two prominent figures over their reported support for Governor Alex Otti. The Abia State Working Committee of the APC has demanded public apologies from Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Hon. Chris Nkwonta within seven days over statements it described as anti-party conduct and support for Governor Alex Otti ahead of the 2027 Abia governorshipaa election.A fresh political dispute has emerged within the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

Aug

11

2026

By Famous Reporters

Nwaka Urges Ikwuano Women to Support Otti’s reelection, Husbands, Children’s Future

POLITICS#AbiaState, #AbiaWomen, #IkwuanoAugustMeeting, #IkwuanoWomen, #OsinachiNwaka, #PriscillaOtti, #SkillsAcquisition, #WomenEmpowerment

Nwaka Urges Ikwuano Women to Support Otti's reelection, Husbands, Children’s Future A call for stronger families and political support took centre stage as Abia State Ministry of Finance Incorporated Director-General, Hon. Osinachi Nwaka, urged Ikwuano women to stand firmly behind their husbands, train their children and support Governor Alex Otti’s administration ahead of 2027. Hon. Osinachi Nwaka has urged Ikwuano women to support their husbands, train their children and back the administration of Abia State Governor Alex Otti. Nwaka said women should support a government that delivers roads, health centres, scholarships and other tangible projects to the people. IKWUANO- Director-General…

Aug

11

2026

By Famous Reporters

Abia First Lady Backs Women’s Empowerment as Ikwuano Raises ₦50m for Skills Acquisition Centre

POLITICS#AbiaWomen, #IkwuanoAugustMeeting, #IkwuanoLGA, #IkwuanoWomen, #PriscillaOtti, #SkillsAcquisitionCentre, #WomenEmpowerment

Abia First Lady Backs Women’s Empowerment as Ikwuano Raises ₦50m for Skills Acquisition Centre By Charity Uwakwe Ikwuano women unite for a ₦50m skills centre as Abia First Lady calls for empowerment, unity and sustainable livelihoods. Ikwuano women have raised ₦50 million to equip a Skills Acquisition Centre as Abia First Lady Priscilla Otti reaffirmed her commitment to women’s economic empowerment. The wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti, has reaffirmed her commitment to women’s economic empowerment, agricultural development and sustainable livelihoods as Ikwuano Local Government Area raised ₦50 million to equip its Skills Acquisition Centre. Mrs.…

Aug

07

2026

By Famous Reporters

Tinubu’s Intervention: GOMEP-NG Commends Unfreezing of Osun Accounts

POLITICS#BolaTinubu, #Democracy, #EFCC, #GOMEPNG, #OsunFtozenAccounts, #OsunStatePolitics, #PublicService, #RuleOfLaw

Tinubu’s Intervention: GOMEP-NG Commends Unfreezing of Osun Accounts By Our Correspondent The financial crisis that threatened to disrupt governance in Osun State has taken a new turn following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) praising the move as a timely step to protect democratic governance and public service delivery. GOMEP-NG has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for intervening in the Osun State financial impasse and supporting the unfreezing of the state's accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Guild said the intervention helped prevent…

Aug

06

2026

By Famous Reporters

EFCC’s Freeze of Osun Salary Account Sparks Outrage as GOMEP-NG Seeks Election Postponement

POLITICS#EFCC, #ElectionIntegrity, #FirstBank, #GOMEPNG, #INEC, #OsunElection, #OsunGovernorship, #RuleOfLaw

EFCC's Freeze of Osun Salary Account Sparks Outrage as GOMEP-NG Seeks Election Postponement With just days to the Osun governorship election, a fresh controversy has erupted after reports that the EFCC froze a state government account allegedly used for workers' salaries. The development has triggered concerns over its impact on governance, public confidence and the credibility of the forthcoming election, prompting GOMEP-NG to demand urgent clarification and even a postponement of the poll. A major political controversy has erupted in Osun State after reports emerged that the EFCC froze a government account allegedly used for workers' salaries. As tensions rise…

Aug

05

2026

By Famous Reporters

Labour Party Mourns Christian Chinonso Ananaba, Alleges Four-Day Neglect at FMC Before Death

Human Interest, POLITICS#AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #Amizi, #ChristianChinonsoAnanaba, #FMCUmuahia, #Ikwuano, #LabourParty, #OlokoWard1

Labour Party Mourns Christian Chinonso Ananaba, Alleges Four-Day Neglect at FMC Before Death What should have been a solemn farewell became a moment of grief, reflection and controversy in Amizi, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, as family members, church faithful and Labour Party supporters gathered to bury former Oloko Ward 1 Chairman, Mr. Christian Chinonso Ananaba. While mourners celebrated the life of a man remembered for his humility, dedication and service, party leaders also raised troubling allegations that he was left without medical attention for four days at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia—a claim they say they…

Aug

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

“Catholic Bishops Spoke the Truth, Not Politics” — CAN Leader Faults Tinubu’s Response Over Hunger, Insecurity

POLITICS#CAN, #CatholicBishops, #CBCN, #Insecurity, #Naira, #NigeriaPolitics #HungerInNigeria, #RevJohnJosephHayab, #Tinubu

“Catholic Bishops Spoke the Truth, Not Politics” — CAN Leader Faults Tinubu’s Response Over Hunger, Insecurity As millions of Nigerians continue to grapple with soaring food prices, insecurity and economic hardship, a prominent Christian leader has defended the Catholic Bishops' criticism of President Bola Tinubu's administration, insisting they merely voiced the painful realities confronting ordinary citizens. His remarks have reignited debate over the country's worsening cost-of-living crisis and the government's response to public concerns. Rev. John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA), says the Catholic Bishops' criticism of President Bola Tinubu's administration reflects the realities facing Nigerians,…

Aug

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

Stop the Bridges, Feed the People!” GOMEP-NG Back Tinubu’s Urgent Warning to Delta Governor

POLITICS#DeltaNews, #GOMEPNG, #Governance, #NigeriaPolitics, #SheriffOborevwori, #Tinubu #DeltaState

Stop the Bridges, Feed the People!" GOMEP-NG Back Tinubu's Urgent Warning to Delta Governor For millions of Deltans battling rising living costs, crippling floods, and broken public schools, expensive multi-billion-naira flyovers feel less like progress and more like a betrayal. Now, following a rare, stern warning from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against wasteful white-elephant projects, top media editors are stepping in to demand an immediate end to "vanity infrastructure"—demanding that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori put the survival of ordinary citizens first. A major political clash has erupted over how public funds are spent in Delta State. Following a stern warning by…

Aug

02

2026

By Famous Reporters

Police Arrest Man for Producing Fake NIN, PVCs for Over 1,000 Nigerians

CRIME, POLITICS#FakeNIN, #FakePVC, #IdentityFraud, #NigeriaCrime #NINFraud, #NigerStatePolice, #PoliceArrest, #PVCForgery

Police Arrest Man for Producing Fake NIN, PVCs for Over 1,000 Nigerians Thousands of Nigerians may have unknowingly obtained fake government identity documents after a suspected forgery syndicate allegedly operated for years in Niger State. Police say the suspect produced forged National Identity Number (NIN) cards and Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for more than 1,000 people, earning over ₦3 million before his arrest. The discovery has raised fresh concerns over identity fraud and the growing threat posed by illegal document rackets in Nigeria. The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man, Mohammed Aliyu Buba, for allegedly producing fake…

Jul

31

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Honours Senator Dafinone, Seeks Strategic Media Partnership to Promote Ethical Journalism

POLITICS#DeltaCentral, #GOMEPNG, #MediaPartnership, #NationalAssembly #EthicalJournalism, #OnlineMedia, #ProfessionalJournalism, #SenatorEdeDafinone

GOMEP-NG Honours Senator Dafinone, Seeks Strategic Media Partnership to Promote Ethical Journalism Recognition, credibility and strategic partnerships took centre stage at the National Assembly as GOMEP-NG honoured Senator Ede Dafinone with its Award of Excellence while opening discussions on a collaboration aimed at strengthening ethical journalism, responsible online publishing and democratic governance in Nigeria. Featured Snippet (Google Position Zero Target)The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) honoured Senator Ede Dafinone with its Award of Excellence during a courtesy visit to the National Assembly. The Guild also sought a strategic media partnership to promote ethical journalism, improve…