Isikwuato communities reaffirm support for Kalu, list achievements

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 7:58 pm

Isikwuato Communities Reaffirm Support for Kalu, List Roads, Schools and Other Interventions

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Ekiti Gov dissolves boards, sacks political appointees

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 3:58 pm

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved state boards, commissions and parastatals and terminated the appointments of political aides. Those affected by the termination Include Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants, and Technical Assistants. The development takes immediate effect. According to a statement issued on Sunday...

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Police bust suspected one-chance robbers in Abuja

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:49 am

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police operatives have arrested members of "one chance" robbery syndicate during an operation around Court of Appeal Junction in Abuja. The suspects, identified as 41-year old Okwudili Benjamin and 37-year-old Chinedu Mbaka, were arrested on Sunday, September 20, 2026, after...

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Delta Commissioner Ashibogwu: Face Surfaces Amid Deputy Director’s Death Allegations

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:11 am

The face of Delta State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, has surfaced amid growing controversy surrounding the death of a Deputy Director in the ministry, Mr. Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, following an alleged assault at the commissioner’s office in Asaba. According to reports emerging...

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I stayed Loyal to the President and I remain Loyal now — Gbajabiamila

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:11 am

Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the President. Gbajabiamila, who spoke on his longstanding political relationship with the President, described loyalty as a key currency in politics and said he had remained steadfast throughout their years...

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Even When We Are Unfaithful, God Remains Faithful

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:08 am

Even when our faith grows weak and God seems silent, His faithfulness never changes. This Sunday message reminds us that God is still working through our waiting, fears and setbacks—and that He will never leave nor forsake those who trust in Him.

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Don’t lose hope, there is light at the end of the tunnel – Tinubu tells Nigerians

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 7:54 am

"Peace is coming back to this country. Development is coming back to this country. Things will get better as we progress in this democracy" -President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country is on the right path, saying the...

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Troops arrest three terrorist logistics couriers, rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 9:32 pm

Troops of Joint Task Force West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested three suspected terrorist logistics couriers and rescued 14 kidnapped victims during separate operations in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Three suspects were intercepted on September 24 while travelling on a motorcycle....

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Troops thwart terrorist attack, recover AK-47 in Kaduna

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 4:45 pm

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have thwarted a suspected terrorists attack and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during separate operations in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The operation were carried out on September 23 and 24,...

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JUST IN: Why Imo LG Elections were Postponed

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 12:40 pm

The Imo State Government has attributed the postponement of the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, to ongoing court proceedings. The State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, disclosed this on Friday, explaining that some opposition political parties...

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Why Atiku picked detained El-Rufai as Deputy Campaign Chairman – Dele Momodu

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 11:19 am

Dele Momodu has explained why former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was appointed Deputy Chairman of Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential campaign committee despite being in detention. Momodu, a member of the media and communications team of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign, said the appointment...

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BREAKING: Delta NLC Declares Indefinite Strike Over Civil Servant’s Death

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 10:03 am

The Delta State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite strike across the state following the reported death of Mr Unity Adedah, a Deputy Director in the State Ministry of Secondary Education. The NLC Chairman in Delta State, Dr Goodluck Oforbruku,...

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2027: How Supreme Court Ruling could Affect Candidates

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 8:14 am

Chinedum Anayo | 9News Nigeria Politics  The Supreme Court’s latest interpretation of the Electoral Act 2026 has ignited questions over the eligibility of some politicians preparing to contest the 2027 general elections. Such new developments borders particularly around those who recently changed political parties or...

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We Muslims are more than Christians in Plateau, yet we’re being marginalised – Sheikh Jingir

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 8:00 am

Renowned Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir has alleged that Muslims are being marginalised in Plateau State, citing what he described as the dominance of Christians in key government and security positions. Jingir said the Commissioner of Police, the Governor, the DSS State Coordinator and...

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Kenya to Build Bigger Refinery than Dangote’s — President Ruto

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 6:22 am

President William Ruto has said Kenya will construct a refinery in Lamu that will be larger than the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. Ruto disclosed this after touring the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos State, at the invitation of Dangote Group President and Chief Executive Officer,...

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THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF SCHOOL RESUMPTION: HOW ARE PARENTS COPING?

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 3:37 pm

Written by: Samuel Abasiekong-Abasiekong For millions of Nigerian families, September school resumption has traditionally been a season of excitement. Children return to the classroom with new uniforms, school bags, books and shoes, while parents prepare to meet the demands of another academic session. But in...

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Moghalu Disowns Atiku Campaign Team, Says ‘I Was Never Consulted’

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 2:40 pm

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has denied being a member of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s policy team for the 2027 presidential election. Moghalu said he was surprised to see his name included in a statement issued by the...

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UNGA 81: 77 Countries Walk Out as Netanyahu Addresses Nearly Empty Hall

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 2:15 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a major diplomatic protest at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, September 24, 2026, as representatives from 77 countries were either absent from the chamber or left when he began his address. The mass...

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Protests and walkouts as Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 2:13 pm

A dramatic scene unfolded at the United Nations General Assembly as several diplomats and.delegates walked out during Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address. Netanyahu used his speech to strongly criticise Israel's adversaries and question the positions of several countries, including Britain, France and Turkey. He...

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Nigeria demands two permanent UN seats, veto power for Africa

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11:46 am

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called for a major reform of the United Nations, demanding stronger and permanent representation for Africa on the UN Security Council. Shettima made the demand on Thursday while delivering President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's national statement at the 81st Session of the...

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‘You Can’t Compare UK Fuel Prices With Nigeria’ — Journalist Challenges Gov Okpebholo

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 9:23 am

The recent comparison of petrol prices in the United Kingdom and Nigeria by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has continued to generate reactions, with journalist and human-rights advocate Amb. Emmalex David Atseyinku questioning the relevance of using UK pump prices to assess the economic...

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Politics Without Conscience: Nigeria’s Leadership Crisis

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 3:21 am

Greed, corruption and political patronage threaten good governance as Nigeria heads towards the 2027 elections. By Princely Onyenwe | Editorial Desk Nigeria is approaching another major electoral cycle, and with it comes an uncomfortable question: has politics become more about acquiring power than serving the...

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IGP Unveils Roadmap as Uzodinma Challenges Police on Neutrality

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 3:00 am

CARSPO 2026 in Owerri puts professionalism, intelligence and election security at centre stage By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk OWERRI, IMO STATE — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has unveiled a six-pillar security roadmap for the 2027 general elections, as Imo State Governor,...

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2027 Polls: INEC Warns Funding Gap Could Undermine Security

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 2:49 am

Amupitan urges stronger logistics, intelligence and police coordination ahead of general elections By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk OWERRI, IMO STATE — The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned that inadequate funding could undermine security and logistics for the...

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Trump at UNGA 81: When American Power Took the Podium

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 2:26 am

At the UN, Trump turns American economic, military and financial strength into a forceful leadership argument By Princely Onyenwe | Editorial Desk President Donald Trump’s address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly was not merely another presidential speech. It was a forceful presentation of...

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LG Polls Postponed, No New Date Fixed as IMHA Amends Law

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 1:15 am

ISIEC cites circumstances beyond its control as Assembly provides framework for possible interim council administration By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk OWERRI, IMO STATE — The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has postponed the local government elections earlier scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026,...

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Atiku Unveils ADC Campaign Council, Names El-Rufai, Momodu, Melaye, Others

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 11:02 pm

Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has approved the party's Presidential Campaign Council ahead of 2027 general elections, with former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai named as Deputy Chairman. The campaign structure, announced on Thursday September 24, 2026 by Phrank...

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Atiku Names El-Rufai Member of ADC Presidential Campaign Council

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 9:38 pm

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, as a member of his Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. Atiku announced the appointment in a statement issued through his media aide on Thursday....

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Court Orders Trump to Restore CNN, MS NOW, Politico Access To White House

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 6:37 pm

A US federal Judge Orders White House to Restore CNN, MS NOW, Politico Access has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, ordering the administration to immediately restore their press credentials. US District Judge Timothy J....

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US Lobbying Firm Warns: ‘America Cannot Allow Tinubu to Rig 2027 Poll’

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 4:39 pm

A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has warned that the US cannot afford to allow President Bola Tinubu to manipulate Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The firm made the claim in a post published on its verified X account on Thursday, September...

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Shettima to Address UNGA as Nigeria’s Fourth Speaker

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 3:56 pm

Vice President Kashim Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Shettima is scheduled to speak as the fourth speaker in the afternoon session of the General Debate on Thursday, 24 September with his...

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