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The Ebonyi State Government has lifted the over three months curfew imposed on Amasiri community, following the violent boundary clash and killings in Okporojo, Edda Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was announced after a state security council meeting presided by Governor Francis Nwifuru in Abakaliki on Monday. The curfew was imposed in February 2026 following deadly boundary disputes between Amasiri in Afikpo Local Government and Okporojo in Edda, in which four people were beheaded. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Yetunde Kolawole, Director of the State Security Service in Eboni…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, has apologised to supporters in Bauchi State over his decision not to contest the 2027 governorship election, while reaffirming his commitment to national service and endorsing the re-election bid of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a video message released to the people of Bauchi State on Sunday night, Muhammad Ali Pate expressed regret over any inconvenience his decision not to contest may have caused, particularly to supporters and residents who had anticipated his entry into the governorship race. He thanked his supporters across the state and beyond for their unwavering…
A stalwart of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Buba Galadima, has appealed to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to join the party to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Galadima made the appeal on Monday in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, monitored by DAILY POST. The appeal came a day after former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, joined the NDC. The political heavyweights defected to the NDC from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, citing court cases and internal divisions. Speaking on the programme, Galadima said, “We…
A man reportedly battling kidney disease, Chief Ugochukwu Lucky Ibekwe, has accused a senior police officer of unlawfully detaining him despite multiple court orders granting his release. In a petition filed by his lawyer, Damian O. Okoro, SAN, Ibekwe alleged that CSP Omar John Sini, Head of Investigation at the Special Prosecution Team of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Petroleum Product Theft and Sundry Energy Crimes in Port Harcourt, has kept him in custody for over 65 days following his arrest on February 14, 2026. The arrest was linked to allegations of illegal petroleum dealings, which he maintains remain unproven.…
Brazil legend, Cafu has said that Neymar Jr. surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in technical ability. He praised his fellow countryman and expressed confidence in his participation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are commonly acknowledged as the two greatest footballers in history. They have been competing at the pinnacle of the sport for more than 15 years and continue to perform at a high level. Many consider Neymar to be the next best player after this legendary pair at his peak. Nevertheless, Cafu contends that the Santos forward was even superior to them,…
Former Super Eagles midfielder Osaze Odemwingie has warned Victor Osimhen against joining Manchester United as the summer transfer window approaches, saying the pressure on strikers at Old Trafford is too damaging to risk, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Odemwingie, who played for Premier League clubs Stoke City, Cardiff City and West Bromwich Albion, said United’s size and expectation made it a dangerous destination for any forward. “I didn’t specifically mention Manchester United because the problem there is huge. The pressure on strikers is immense. You have to stay away from that. We have seen this with Romelu Lukaku and many other…
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has confirmed that two of its staff members abducted in Ogun State remain in captivity six days after the incident. The company disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan, expressing deep concern over the fate of the employees who were reportedly kidnapped while on official duty. IBEDC said efforts were ongoing to secure their safe release, adding that it was working closely with security agencies. The statement read, “Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc confirms that two of its staff members in the Ogun region were abducted on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. “We…
The unfolding drama surrounding the recent political movements of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, particularly their reported departure from the African Democratic Congress to a newly formed party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, offers yet another sobering reflection on the fragile architecture of opposition politics in Nigeria. At a time when the masses yearn for a coherent alternative, what they are instead confronted with is a theatre of personal ambitions, shifting loyalties, and ideological emptiness. Obi’s admission of “growing hostility, misrepresentation, and internal political challenges” is not merely a personal lament; it is symptomatic of a deeper malaise afflicting opposition…
The Delta State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress on Monday held its state congress and inaugurated new executives amid a large turnout of members in Asaba. The event, held at Orchid Hotel, attracted party faithful and stakeholders from across the state. Speaking after his inauguration, the state chairman, Chief Angiamaowei Richman Oyindoubra, said the successful congress signalled a new direction for the party and its readiness to serve Nigerians. He said the party was committed to addressing the country’s economic and security challenges, with a focus on improving the welfare of the people. Oyindoubra noted that the current economic…
As the Middle East crisis continues to unsettle economies and test resilience, SAMI TUNJI examines how the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent reforms are influencing the country’s capacity to absorb external shocks, how effective those measures have been, and the areas where vulnerabilities persist Nigeria’s economy is navigating one of its most delicate phases in recent years, as global uncertainty continues to test the resilience of emerging markets. From the ongoing Middle East crisis to tighter global financial conditions and persistent inflationary pressures, external shocks have remained a constant threat to macroeconomic stability. For a country historically vulnerable to oil…
