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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Monday, released the names and states of origin of all 16 military officers and soldiers indicted over an alleged coup plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This follows the conclusion of investigations into the affected military personnel over a botched coup attempt against Tinubu in late 2025. The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in Abuja, stating that the 16 personnel have cases to answer. According to military authorities, the affected personnel will now face a military court-martial in line with established procedures and extant regulations. Major…

Our Reporter, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday raised its tally of serving state governors to 29 following the official defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, in a significant political development for the state. Governor Yusuf announced his decision to join the ruling party at an event held at the Coronation Hall of the Kano Government House. He defected alongside 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, further strengthening the APC’s political presence in the state. The governor said the move was taken in the best interest of the people of Kano State, noting…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) has denied any link to an individual accused of attacking a resident with a machete during an environmental enforcement operation in Umuahia, stressing that the suspect is not a member of its task force. The agency’s Deputy General Manager for the Umuahia Zone, Catechist Ambrose Jonah, clarified the matter on Monday while addressing journalists at a press briefing in the state capital. Jonah condemned the incident in strong terms, describing the attack as illegal and inconsistent with ASEPA’s code of conduct and standard operating procedures. He explained that the suspect…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka People of Ndiowu community in Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State, have called for the annulment of a recent traditional ruler election in their community over the alleged exclusion of women from the voting process. The election, which declared Chief Ben Chibuzor Okeke-Ifi, a US-based businessman, as the traditional ruler, was described as undemocratic and contrary to the community’s constitution. In a peaceful protest at the New Government House (Light House) in Awka, community members numbering over 300 urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to intervene and restore constitutional order in their land. Bearing placards with inscriptions such…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Pope Leo XIV has conferred special Apostolic Blessings on an Enugu-based philanthropist, Mr Davidson Kanife, for single-handedly funding and building a Catholic church for his community, Ugwuetiti, Amansiodo-Oghe, in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Most Reverend Callistus Onaga, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, delivered the papal blessings during the solemn dedication of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The church edifice was fully financed and completed within two years by Mr Kanife and his wife, Mrs Nneoma Kanife. The dedication ceremony also featured the confirmation of 74 parishioners, marking a significant spiritual milestone for…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Traditional Ruler of Azumini Ndoki Ancient Kingdom in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State, HRM Eze Edward Eule, has denied reports that he abdicated his royal stool. Prof. Eule explained that his “temporary absence from the community” does not in any way amount to abandoning his throne. The monarch, a Professor of Sociology who retired from Norfolk State University, Virginia, USA—where he lectured for over 30 years before ascending the throne in 2015—said he is currently in the United States and would return to the community after his trip. In a statement personally signed…

Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo has directed the immediate closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one full week to enforce the abolition of the long-standing Monday “sit-at-home” order in Anambra State. The governor’s action followed his unscheduled visit to the market, where traders at the bustling commercial hub failed to open for business on Monday, January 26, 2026, in defiance of repeated state government directives mandating full resumption of commercial activities every Monday. The sit-at-home practice, originally linked to security concerns and separatist agitations in the Southeast, has been officially abolished by the Anambra State Government as part…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Osborne Umahi, son of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has emerged as the Ohaozara Local Government Area candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming council election in Ebonyi State. Mr. Osborne, who was the sole candidate on the ticket, garnered all 54 votes cast by delegates in the primary election, which took place at Obiozara Primary School in Uburu. The Deputy State Chairman of the party, Alphonsus Nwali, who served as the Chairman of the electoral committee for the council primary election, declared the younger Umahi the winner of the poll. Mr.…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The former Ebonyi State zonal vice chairman Central of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Kevin Chukwu, has formally resigned from the party and defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside more than 10,000 supporters drawn from various political parties. The defection ceremony, held in his Enyimba Agalegu community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, attracted party stakeholders, supporters, and residents from neighbouring communities. Addressing the gathering, Chukwu disclosed that his resignation from the PDP was officially submitted on January 8 to his ward chairman, who acknowledged receipt. He explained that his decision followed…

Our Reporter, Abuja  The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has dismissed claims that the Obidient movement is divisive, describing such accusations as a tactic by politicians who fear accountability. In a statement issued on Monday, Tanko who was apparently reacting to the spokesman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, said attempts to portray Obidients as a source of division fundamentally misrepresent the movement’s origins and objectives. According to him, the movement did not arise from extremism or intolerance, but from widespread frustration over poor governance, rising poverty, institutional decay, and the exclusion of ordinary…