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…Orders camp upgrade Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has promised automatic employment for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who distinguish themselves while serving in Abia State. The Governor who made the pledge at the swearing-in ceremony of 2026 Batch ‘A’, Stream 1 corps members at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Umunna, in Bende Local Government Area, also ordered immediate upgrade of the orientation camp. Otti said Abia places premium on excellence and merit, urging corps members to be committed and outstanding in their places of primary assignment. “Our eyes will be on you wherever you are posted, and…
Our Reporter, Abuja Frontline African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the latest collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid, describing it as a continuation of what he termed an ongoing national embarrassment in the power sector. The national power grid was reported to have collapsed once again on Friday, leaving the entire nation without electricity supply. In a statement issued on Saturday titled “2026: The Collapse Continues,” Obi lamented that Nigeria recorded another grid collapse in January 2026, following a series of similar incidents in previous years. “In January 2025, we witnessed the first grid collapse…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka Fellows of the Anambra Local Government Accountability Fellowship (ALGAF) have been urged to intensify their advocacy efforts to ensure that local governance becomes more inclusive and responsive to citizens’ needs in Anambra State. The call was made on Friday during the ALGAF Monthly Leadership and Governance Workshop (MLGW), themed “Gender-Based Violence and Power Mapping for Strategic HDI Advocacy Towards Advancing Inclusive Local Governance at Community Levels in Anambra State.” ALGAF, a governance fellowship initiative, is implemented in Anambra State by Justice Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) Nnewi, with technical support from the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has been conferred with Honorary Citizenship of the State of Georgia, United States of America. Kanu was also adopted as an “Outstanding Citizen” who should be “accorded every courtesy as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia.” The proclamation was issued by Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, on behalf of the Republican-controlled U.S. state. The proclamation letter, dated January 16, 2026, was presented to Kanu on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Milledgeville, one of Georgia’s capital cities, by State Representative Gab Okoye. Former Consul General of Nigeria…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A coalition of Yoruba and Igbo self-determination groups, under the banner of the Coalition to De-amalgamate Nigeria for Security (CODES), has made a strong case for the de-amalgamation of Nigeria, arguing that the continued co-existence of the over 250 ethnic groups in the country is no longer sustainable. The declaration was made on Friday in a communiqué at the end of a world conference and press briefing held via Zoom, during which the coalition accused the Nigerian state of surviving “not on truth, justice, or consent, but on systemic denial and institutionalised falsehood,” while failing to protect…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has withdrawn a lawsuit it filed against the Nigeria Police Force, citing concerns over judicial impartiality in the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a press statement issued on Friday by Comrade Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary, the party announced that it filed a notice of discontinuance in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2520/2025, which sought a court order compelling the police to remove an alleged blockade, vacate the PDP national secretariat, and hand over the premises to what it described as the legitimately elected party leadership. The PDP said the case was assigned to Justice Joyce…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that Anim State is currently the preferred option among the proposed new states aimed at bringing the South-East geopolitical zone to parity with other regions. Kalu, who spoke during a press conference at his Bende country home on Friday, disclosed that Igbo-speaking communities in Delta State are also lobbying to be included in the proposed new state. The Deputy Speaker, who chairs the House Committee on Constitutional Review, commended committee members for considering his passionate appeal that the South-East be granted an additional state…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the purported appointment of Abdulrasheed Maina, who was convicted over the theft of more than ₦2 billion in pension funds, as Grand Patron of the NBA Garki Branch. In a statement issued on Friday, NBA President Afam Osigwe, SAN, described the alleged appointment as a grave affront to the legal profession, the rule of law, and Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts. The Association expressed dismay at the reported decision by the Chairman of the Garki Branch, Anthony Bamidele Ojo, stating that conferring such an honour on a person convicted of corruption…
Our Reporter, Abuja The traditional ruler of Ohanku, HRM King Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has announced a free land initiative aimed at attracting investors to the community as part of efforts to boost economic development and create employment opportunities for local youths. The monarch, who is also the General Overseer of the Omega Power Ministry (OPM), on Friday said individuals and corporate bodies interested in establishing factories, high-standard hotels, filling stations, and other legitimate businesses that can employ young people in Ohanku would be granted land at no cost. “Any company or individual willing to build a factory, a high-standard…
By Adeyemo Iyanu Africa’s online entertainment industry has grown into a powerful digital movement driven mainly by music. From gospel worship songs to energetic street sounds, African music genres shape how people connect, relax, celebrate, and express themselves online. In 2026, music is no longer just for listening, it is a major force behind content creation, social media trends, digital promotions, and cultural influence. Music genres determine what trends on streaming platforms, what dances go viral, and what content creators use for their videos. They influence fashion, language, and even lifestyle choices. Africa’s diversity makes its music industry rich, unique,…