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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Host communities of the Nigerian Cement Company (Nigercem) in Ebonyi State have raised serious concerns over the state government’s plan to establish a new cement plant, warning that the move threatens their land rights and the lawful future of Nigercem Plc. The communities made their position known in a letter dated January 7, 2026, addressed to Governor Francis Nwifuru through their solicitors, Gamzaki Law Chambers. The host communities—Nkalagu, Umuhuali, Amezu and Nkalaha, all in Ishielu Local Government Area—accused certain political actors of attempting to undermine existing legal agreements and subsisting court judgments relating to Nigercem Plc. According…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Federal Government has assured that all outstanding match bonuses and allowances due to members of Nigeria’s national football team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be fully paid by Friday. The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, gave the assurance while providing an update on the administrative progress surrounding the disbursement of entitlements to the Super Eagles. Uzoka-Anite said the Federal Government, working closely with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), had successfully streamlined foreign exchange processing to eliminate delays that previously affected payments to the players. “I am pleased to provide…
Our Reporter, Abuja Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. In a statement issued by Omawumi Ogbe, the family confirmed that the 21-month-old passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following a brief illness. The statement expressed the family’s deep sorrow over the loss and appealed to the public for privacy during this difficult period. It noted that the family is devastated and has requested prayers and understanding as they grieve in private. The statement added that no further comments would be made and thanked the public…
Agency Report President Donald Trump is withdrawing the United States from a foundational climate treaty as part of a sweeping exit from collective global action, the White House announced Wednesday. A total of 66 global organizations and treaties — roughly half affiliated with the United Nations — were listed in a White House memorandum as “contrary to the interests of the United States.” Most notable among them is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the parent treaty underpinning all major international climate agreements. Trump, who has thrown the full weight of his domestic policy behind fossil fuels,…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Gov. Alex Otti, yesterday, (Wednesday) inspected the ongoing construction of the Umuahia Central Bus Terminal by his administration. Fielding questions from newsmen during the inspection, Governor Otti explained that his decision to embark on the mega project was to centralise transport terminals instead of having them scattered. According to him, such terminals are not actually new but exist in other parts of the World. “It is nothing new; it has been done elsewhere. When you go to the UK, Paddington Terminal ensures convergence of the railway and other means of transportation. “And of course you have shopping…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former Anambra State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mr. Peter Obi, on Wednesday criticised the Federal Government over what he described as an “alarming” approval of an estimated ₦8 trillion debt write-off for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), warning that the move reflects a growing culture of financial recklessness. In a statement, Obi said it was reported that the President approved the write-off of ₦5.57 trillion and $1.42 billion in debts owed by NNPC, despite the company’s recent announcement of profits and claims of improved corporate governance. According to Obi, the decision…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former presidential candidate and African Democratic Congress chieftain, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the reported failure to pay winning bonuses owed to Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, describing the situation as a national embarrassment at a time when the country desperately needs positive news. Obi’s reaction followed reports that the Super Eagles were threatening to boycott their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Algeria over unpaid bonuses agreed upon before the tournament. The development has sparked public outrage and renewed scrutiny of Nigeria’s sports administration. In a statement on Wednesday, Obi expressed dismay that…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Players of the Super Eagles have threatened to boycott their next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Algeria unless all outstanding winning bonuses are paid by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The team is expected to travel to Marrakech for the encounter. A source close to the team disclosed that both players and officials are still awaiting bonus payments from the tournament. According to the source, win bonuses for the Eagles’ four matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Mozambique remain unpaid. The players have vowed not to travel for the Algeria match unless the outstanding entitlements…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia No fewer than four security personnel attached to the National Park Service were on Tuesday night killed by suspected bandits at Oloka in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The attack, which occurred at about 9:00 p.m., was carried out when heavily armed assailants invaded the facility under the cover of darkness, triggering panic among residents of the area. Community sources said the attackers infiltrated the area undetected before launching a coordinated and brutal assault on the security personnel. Following the attack, four officers were confirmed dead, while several others sustained injuries. Residents described the incident…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has declared that he will not step down for anyone in the contest for the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku made the declaration in response to calls by members of the Obidient Movement urging presidential aspirants on the ADC platform to step aside for Mr Peter Obi. This was contained in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Mr Paul Ibe. The statement criticised comments by some of Obi’s allies, including Prof. Pat Utomi and Aisha Yesufu, who had rejected the idea of Obi emerging as a…