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Akwa Ibom is one united entity at 37—Senate President 

President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, has described Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria as one united entity with daily developmental landmarks.Akpabio, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, sent a felicitation to Governor Umo Eno.“On behalf of the Senate, my family, and my constituents, I extend my warmest […]
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Election

Civil Society of Nigeria—Four Abuja High Court Judges Noted for Their Optimistic and Pessimistic Judgments Amid Ambiguity, Aiding Wike and Undermining Democracy in Rivers State

The Civil Society of Nigeria has expressed concerns about the partisan role of some judges of the Federal High Court Abuja. They claim that these judges have taken personal interest in River State, its House of Assembly, political parties, local government elections, and other related matters. They have consistently presented their orders from politically intended […]
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World

The Escalating Rift Between Yemen’s Houthi Rebels and Israel

The conflict between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Israel has recently escalated, drawing international attention and concern. his article delves into the origins, recent developments, and potential implications of this growing rift. Background The Houthi movement, officially known as Ansar Allah, emerged in the early 2000s in Yemen. Initially, their struggle was against Yemen’s long-time authoritarian president, […]
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Politics

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU RECEIVES  EDO GOV-ELECT, TASKS HIM ON DEVELOPMENT President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state while assuring him of the full support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). President Tinubu advised on Thursday in Abuja at a […]
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News

Floods: We’ve done sensitization, moved many from risky areas  – C’River govt 

The Cross River State government has revealed that it has created massive awareness for citizens in flood-prone areas of the state. It said they have already moved those at risk of flooding to safer places, but it also mentioned that they do not intend to establish internally disclosed people’s camps. In separate interviews withThe Commissioner […]
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News

Akwa Ibom is one united entity at 37 – Senate President

President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, has described Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria as one united entity with daily developmental landmarks. Akpabio, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, sent a felicitation to Governor Umo Eno and made it available to some journalists. Since General Ibrahim Babangida’s military […]
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Defence

Navy, C’River government reach agreement on maritime security

The Nigerian Navy and Cross River State government have agreed to secure the Calabar and Bakassi coastlines in order to attract more investment. Governor Bassey Otu met with Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff, in Abuja to reach the agreement. Their meeting focused on strengthening collaboration for security and economic advancement […]
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News

Spiritual organization banishes 4 over rebellious acts, doctrinal violations 

The Executive Council of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, with international headquarters in Calabar, southern Nigeria, has excommunicated four of its members.  The spiritual organization’s spokesperson, Patriarch Dr. Amah Williams, signed a statement on September 1, 2024, naming the four as Sister Anne Ewa (alias Anne Olwora), Brother Kingsley Asu (alias King Asu), Brother […]
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International Travel

FAO intensifies agroforestry to restore mangroves in Cross River 

The Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, of the United Nations has intensified agricultural programs and trainings in five local government areas of the state in order to boost agriculture and restore the mangroves in the riverine communities of Cross River State.  The FAO Climate Change Specialist and the Lead of Work for Climate Change Environment […]
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Health

405 patent medicine stores shut, 5 medicine dealers arrested in Calabar

In Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, authorities have arrested five illegal medicine dealers. The city also closed 405 patent medicine stores during the week. The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) conducted the actions as part of an ongoing enforcement exercise. During a press conference yesterday evening, PCN’s director of enforcement, pharm Stephen Esumobi, […]
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News

Flood: FG to extend ecological support to Jigawa

The Nigerian federal government has stated that it will provide ecological support to Jigawa State to ease the effects of floods in the state. The federal government’s special intervention is to address recurring floods and other environmental and climate-related challenges facing the state. The House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Fund, under the direction of […]
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PEOPLE WHO LED THE 10-DAY HUNGER PROTEST HAVE NO RESPECT FOR AUTHORITIES – VP SHETIMMA

The Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Kassim Shetimma, has said that the people who led and participated in the just concluded nationwide hunger protest do not respect the country’s constituted authorities. He made this remark yesterday, speaking at the graduation ceremony of 20 indigent pupils of Hau’wa Memorial School (HMS), Kaduna, owned by the AMA […]
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News

Tinubu to Address the World Rubber Summit at Aso Rock

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria will address the convergence of key international players and investors in agriculture’s natural rubber subsector. The banquet hall of Aso Rock Villa Abuja will host the 2-day global event from July 31st to August 1st, 2024. Some of the dignitaries billed to speak at the global rubber summit include […]
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International

How Africans Are Being Lured Into the Russian Army

How Broken Promises Are Pushing African Youth Into War Across Africa, a troubling pattern is emerging as young men seek opportunities, only to find themselves recruited for foreign wars. A CNN investigation reveals that recruitment networks linked to Russia are targeting young Africans via social media, luring them with promises of high-paying jobs that often […]
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Global Security in Focus: Highlights from the 62nd Munich Security Conference

Munich Hosts Global Leaders for High-Stakes Security Dialogue The 62nd Munich Security Conference, held from 13 to 15 February 2026 in Munich, Germany, once again positioned the Bavarian capital at the heart of global security diplomacy. Convened annually by the Munich Security Conference, the gathering brought together political leaders, defense officials, diplomats, security experts, and […]
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News

Iran at Crossroads as Global Pressure Builds Hope

Merz Declares Iran’s Regime Nearing Its Final Phase German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked global discussion by suggesting that Iran’s ruling regime may be approaching its end due to escalating violence from the police and revolutionary guard. Speaking in Doha and in India, he expressed concern and stated, “If a regime can only maintain its […]
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International Legal

Major FOIA Breakthrough in President Tinubu’s US Court Case

Judge Beryl Howell Issues Firm Order for Immediate Disclosure I remember the first time I heard about the deepening legal drama around Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the long-running U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) battle; it was immediately clear this wasn’t just another international headline. On February 9, 2026, U.S. District Judge Beryl […]
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Health

Why Waking Up at 3 AM Happens

Why Waking Up at 3 AM Is More Common Than Most People Think I’ve always been fascinated and, at times, frustrated by the phenomenon of waking up in the dark hours between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., especially around 3 a.m. This early-morning disruption is more common than most people realize: research suggests that up […]
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Election

Nigeria Senate’s Refusal to Mandate Electronic Transmission of Results

The Core of the Controversy: A Battle Over a Single Word The Nigerian Senate’s recent passage of the bill has sparked controversy regarding the technological methods used for elections, particularly concerning how votes should be transmitted in order to ensure transparency and prevent manipulation. The discussion emphasizes the urgency of adopting real-time, electronic transmission of […]
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International

The Powerful Vision Behind Ghana’s Economic and Global Rise

From Accra to the World: How Mahama’s ‘Reset’ is Redefining Global Development Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has been designated the world’s fifth most powerful person promoting global development and change-making in 2026. This distinguished prize, bestowed by the recognized international development newspaper Devex, elevates Mahama to the ranks of a select set of global […]
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International Tech

Social Media For Nation Building 

From Aeronautical Engineering to Full-Time Vlogging Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon, known globally as Wode Maya, began his professional life on a path far removed from a camera lens. He earned a first-class honors degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Shenyang Aerospace University in China. However, after just eight months in a corporate engineering role he described […]
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Entertainment International

Fela Kuti’s Bags Life Grammy Honor

A Historic Honor Bestowed Nearly Three Decades Late On January 31, 2026, the late pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti was posthumously honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, it was a momentous occasion in African music. The award, given during a ceremony in Los Angeles, is the first time an African musician has received this distinguished award from […]
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World

A Call for Unity in Africa Trade

A Lusaka Continental Wake-Up Call Hakainde Hichilema urges continental leaders to promote internal commerce and reform the African Union, calling self-reliance an economic and geopolitical imperative. The Zambian President gave diplomats in Lusaka a stern rebuke that resonated. Africa’s economic future was either dependency or empowerment, he said. His main point was that a region […]
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