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The Chief of Staff to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, has called on journalists in the state to maintain objectivity in their reporting as part of their professional responsibilities. He made the call on Wednesday during an engagement with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia…
Victor Osimhen has received strong support from fans following reports of a dispute involving a vehicle leasing agreement. The Osimhen Mercedes Benz debt dispute report has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians questioning the claims. Details of the Alleged Dispute The Osimhen Mercedes Benz debt dispute centres on allegations that the striker…
Alex Otti has announced plans to strengthen local production as he unveiled a new initiative focused on promoting Aba-made goods. The governor also confirmed that his administration is expanding its empowerment efforts, with thousands of beneficiaries from the state’s fashion development programme. Made-in-Aba Campaign to Boost Local Industry The Otti empowers fashion graduates made in…
Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the extrajudicial killing in Delta State and called for a transparent investigation into the incident involving a police officer. The organisation urged authorities to ensure justice in the case of a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi, who was allegedly shot dead by a police officer in Effurun. Amnesty reacts to extrajudicial…
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has addressed controversy surrounding his recent remarks on English proficiency, saying they were taken out of context. The clarification comes after a video circulated online, sparking debate over comments perceived by some as critical of Nigerians. Ruto Clarifies Remarks Speaking at a conference in Nairobi, Ruto said the statement originated from…
Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has advised his members to provide his phone number to kidnappers if they are abducted. He said the directive is based on what he described as spiritual authority to secure their release. Statement Made During Church Service The cleric made the statement during a service at the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the court bars FRSC fines and police penalties on motorists over third-party insurance violations. The judgment was delivered on Friday by Justice Hauwa Yilwa in a suit filed by activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju. Case Background The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/291/2025, listed the Inspector-General of Police, the…
Kenyan President William Ruto has come under criticism after remarks about Nigerian-accented English triggered widespread reactions online. The comments were made during an address to Kenyans living in Italy, where he spoke about language proficiency and education standards. Remarks on Nigerian English Draw Attention During the event, Ruto suggested that Nigerian-accented English could be difficult…
Mohammed Lele dies in Turkey, as Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death of the ambassador-designate to Algeria. Mohammed Mahmud Lele reportedly passed away in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara, Turkey, after a prolonged illness. Career in Foreign Service Mohammed Lele was born in Gamawa, Bauchi State, in 1976. He…
President Bola Tinubu has carried out a Tinubu cabinet reshuffle 2026, removing key ministers from his Federal Executive Council. The changes affect the Finance and Housing ministries. Details of the Cabinet Reshuffle As part of the Tinubu cabinet reshuffle 2026, the President removed Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa from their positions. The announcement was contained…
