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WIKE: Military confirms assassination attempt on Yerima in Abuja

WIKE: Military confirms assassination attempt on Yerima in Abuja

WIKE: Military confirms assassination attempt on Yerima in Abuja The Nigeria Military has confirmed the attempted assassination against the navy officer who recently was involved in an altercation with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Officer A.M. Yerima Earlier , it was reported that the young Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, whose video went viral last week reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening in Abuja, just days after his widely publicised confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Confirming the alleged assassination attempt, the Military in a post on Facebook wrote: "Lt. AM…
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BREAKING NEWS: Former Governor, Willie Obiano reportedly dies at London Hospital

BREAKING NEWS: Former Governor, Willie Obiano reportedly dies at London Hospital

BREAKING NEWS: Former Governor, Willie Obiano reportedly dies at London Hospital “Reports suggest former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has died in London. No official confirmation yet. He governed from 2014-22 and faced EFCC fraud allegations.” As of this filing, the sudden death of former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has not been officially confirmed. However, reports from news outlets including Sahara Reporters indicate that he died at a hospital in London. It will be recalled that, Obiano served as Governor of Anambra State from 2014 to 2022, having succeeded Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023. Prior…
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FCT Minister Wike Speaks on Altercation with Navy Officer Over Alleged Illegal Land Grab in Abuja

FCT Minister Wike Speaks on Altercation with Navy Officer Over Alleged Illegal Land Grab in Abuja

FCT Minister Wike Speaks on Altercation with AltNavy Officer Over Alleged Illegal Land Grab in Abuja "FCT Minister Nyesom Wike condemns alleged military land encroachment in Abuja’s Gaduwa area, orders halt to illegal development, and vows not to be intimidated by a former naval officer". Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has broken his silence following a confrontation with a Nigerian Navy officer over a landed property in the Gaduwa area of Abuja. In a video shared by Arise News, Wike emphasized that he cannot be intimidated by military personnel for carrying out…
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JUST IN: Soludo Sweeps 19 LGAs in Anambra Governorship Election, Poised for Historic Landslide Victory

JUST IN: Soludo Sweeps 19 LGAs in Anambra Governorship Election, Poised for Historic Landslide Victory

JUST IN: Soludo Sweeps 19 LGAs in Anambra Governorship Election, Poised for Historic Landslide Victory "Governor Charles Soludo of APGA is set for a landslide re-election after sweeping 19 LGAs in the 2025 Anambra governorship election. INEC results show Soludo leading across the state as collation nears completion." Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State is on the brink of a historic re-election victory after winning all 19 local government areas (LGAs) so far declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Saturday’s governorship election. Results announced overnight by INEC officials at the State Collation Centre in Awka show…
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Kalu Backs Creation of New South-East State, Says It’s Long Overdue

Kalu Backs Creation of New South-East State, Says It’s Long Overdue

Kalu Backs Creation of New South-East State, Says It’s Long Overdue "Chief Emeka Charles Kalu has declared that creating a new state in Nigeria’s South-East region is long overdue, urging the National Assembly to address historical marginalization and promote equity, peace, and unity." The creation of an additional state in the South-East geo-political zone is “long overdue,” according to Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, a seasoned politician and aspirant for the Abia North Senatorial seat. Reacting to the National Assembly Joint Committee’s recommendations on constitutional review, Kalu commended lawmakers and stakeholders working tirelessly toward the realization of the long-anticipated state. In…
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Governor Alex Otti in Secret Talks with Oba of Lagos? Abia APC Alleges Desperate Move to Win Tinubu’s Support

Governor Alex Otti in Secret Talks with Oba of Lagos? Abia APC Alleges Desperate Move to Win Tinubu’s Support

Governor Alex Otti in Secret Talks with Oba of Lagos? Abia APC Alleges Desperate Move to Win Tinubu’s Support The Abia APC Renaissance Group alleges that Governor Alex Otti secretly contacted the Oba of Lagos to seek President Tinubu’s intervention amid growing political isolation in Abia State — despite publicly denying ties with the APC. The attention of the Abia APC Renaissance Group has been drawn to fresh reports alleging that Governor Alex Otti has secretly reached out to the Oba of Lagos, seeking intervention and “political rescue” amid escalating tensions in Abia State’s political scene. In recent weeks, Governor…
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Terrorism Trial: Nnamdi Kanu Lists Wike, Sanwo-Olu, Buratai, 20 Others as Witnesses in Explosive Defence Strategy

Terrorism Trial: Nnamdi Kanu Lists Wike, Sanwo-Olu, Buratai, 20 Others as Witnesses in Explosive Defence Strategy

Terrorism Trial: Nnamdi Kanu Lists Wike, Sanwo-Olu, Buratai, and 20 Others as Witnesses in Explosive Defence Strategy Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB, names top Nigerian figures including Nyesom Wike, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Tukur Buratai among 23 witnesses in his terrorism trial. His family dismisses NMA’s medical report as fake and demands his unconditional release. Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is set to open his defence in his long-running terrorism trial — and his witness list is causing ripples across Nigeria’s political and military circles. In a fresh motion filed on October 20, 2025,…
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“Abia North Belongs to the People, Not a Political Dynasty” — Emeka Kalu Fires Back at Orji Uzor Kalu

“Abia North Belongs to the People, Not a Political Dynasty” — Emeka Kalu Fires Back at Orji Uzor Kalu

"Abia North Belongs to the People, Not a Political Dynasty” — Emeka Kalu Fires Back at Orji Uzor Kalu Chief (Dr.) Emeka Charles Kalu reprimands Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s claim that the Abia North Senate seat “belongs to him,” stressing that power rests with the people—not political dynasties. Kalu calls for democratic fairness and people-driven leadership ahead of 2027. Chief (Dr.) Emeka Charles Kalu, Chairman of the ECK Foundation and a leading voice for good governance, has strongly condemned the recent remarks made by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, in which the former governor allegedly claimed that the Abia North Senate…
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Drama in Abia Assembly: LP Lawmakers Allegedly Fight, break bottles Over Gov. Otti’s #1b cash gift (Video+photos)

Drama in Abia Assembly: LP Lawmakers Allegedly Fight, break bottles Over Gov. Otti’s #1b cash gift (Video+photos)

Drama in Abia Assembly: LP Lawmakers Allegedly Fight, break bottles Over Gov. Otti's #1b cash gift (Video+photos) Tension grips Abia as Labour Party lawmakers allegedly clash over ₦1 billion reportedly disbursed by Governor Alex Otti. One lawmaker injured in the brawl as he calls for accountability. A violent altercation reportedly broke out among members of the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the Abia State House of Assembly over the sharing of money allegedly disbursed by Governor Alex Otti. Reportedly, an appreciation from the Governor, for the passage of the Abia State Supplementary Budget, 2025. According to eyewitnesses, the Majority Leader,…
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“I Married Regina Daniels Out of Family Pressure, Not Love” — Ned Nwoko’s Old Interview Resurfaces

“I Married Regina Daniels Out of Family Pressure, Not Love” — Ned Nwoko’s Old Interview Resurfaces

“I Married Regina Daniels Out of Family Pressure, Not Love” — Ned Nwoko’s Old Interview Resurfaces A past interview featuring Nigerian billionaire businessman and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, has resurfaced online amid the ongoing marital crisis between him and popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, shedding fresh light on the origin of their controversial union. In the viral video recorded in 2024 with journalist Seun Okinbaloye, Nwoko openly admitted that he did not marry Regina out of love, but rather because of intense family pressure to take a wife from his hometown. “For her particularly, I married her because she is…
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