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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has said he has no regret being a member of the G-5, a group of five aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who were opposed to their PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the party’s national leadership. Mr Ikpeazu stated this on Thursday when he appeared as a guest on Channels TV’s Politics Today. The governor said despite losing his senatorial bid in the 25 February National Assembly election, he remains… Read the full article here

Nigerian rapper and actor Folarin Falana has taken a swipe at the electoral process that defined the recently concluded general elections. In a song titled ‘Yakubu’, the rapper took daring shots at the establishments and individuals who anchored the general elections, which produced the candidate of the ruling APC, Bola Tinubu, as president-elect. The song not only parodies the electoral process, but it also questions the budget spent on the elections, and it also points… Read the full article here

The panel set up by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate alleged forced abortions on civilians by the military was in Adamawa State Friday to begin a probe of military brigades and hospitals. The panel which began its investigation into the matter last month was in Yola for a hearing in which members interviewed two brigade Commanders: Brigadier General Beyidi Martins who is the Commander of the 28 Taskforce Brigade in Chibok, Borno State; and Brigadier General Mohammed… Read the full article here

The All Progressives Congress (APC) executives of Ketembere Ward in Shelleng Local Government Area of Adamawa State have suspended one of their prominent members, Senator Ahmed Hassan Barata. Ahmed Barata currently holds the strategic position of director general (DG) of the campaign of APC governorship candidate, Senator Aishatu Ahmed Binani. The APC Ketembere Ward Executives said they suspended Barata over anti-party activities. Barata’s suspension was contained in a letter made… Read the full article here

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Dr. Balogun Olaniran, a lecturer at the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED). The Head of the Department of Religious Studies at the institution in Ijagun, Ogun State, is accused of demanding sex and money from a female undergraduate. Olaniran is on trial before Justice Osinuga of the High Court sitting in Ijebu Ode on one count for violating Section 8(1) (a) of the Corrupt Practices and… Read the full article here

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, is currently at the headquarters of the Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran, Abeokuta. Portable arrived the police headquarters on Friday afternoon, in company of his father and others, boasting he is a fan of the president-elect, Bola Tinubu. Earlier in the week, Portable had resisted an attempt to get him arrested by some policemen. In a viral video, Portable fiercely confronted the policemen, who told him there… Read the full article here

Rafa Yuste, the vice President of Barcelona has said that the club are in talk to bring back Lionel Messi to Camp Nou. The future of the former Barcelona ace at Paris Saint-Germain has remained in doubt with his current expiring at the end of the season. No agreement has been reached between the club and the 2022 World Cup winner. There are talks linking the Argentina international to a Saudi Arabian club and clubs in the Major League Soccer. There are strong speculations of Barcelona will… Read the full article here

A police officer died Thursday of injuries sustained during a Kenyan opposition rally that was marred by clashes between protesters and law enforcement officials, police said Friday. Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has called for bi-weekly protests against the government – every Monday and Thursday – accusing President William Ruto of “stealing” the August presidential election, of being “illegitimate” and of being unable to curb… Read the full article here

  The Federal Capital Territory Senator-elect, Ireti Kingibe, has promised to continue with the legacies of the outgoing senator, Philip Aduda, regardless of their political differences. Kingibe, who was elected under the Labour Party platform, assured that she would be senator for all residents. She gave the assurance during a media conference to appreciate FCT residents, for voting her into the Senate, at just concluded presidential elections held February 25. … Read the full article here

A 54-year-old Innocent Udoh on Friday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing 70 phones worth N1.75 million. Udoh, whose address was not provided, is charged with conspiracy and theft. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, ASP Sikiru Ibrahim, told the court that Udoh and others at large committed the theft on March 30 from 12.00 a.m. to 5.00 a.m. in the Mokola area of Ibadan. … Read the full article here