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Mrs Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu is back in Nigeria. A competent source disclosed the development on Wednesday. According to the source, Mrs Ekweremadu returned to Nigeria on Tuesday. Senator Ekweremadu, the wife, and one Dr Obinna Obeta were sentenced to prison by a UK court for their involvement in organ harvesting. The former deputy senate president was sentenced to 10 years, while his wife was sentenced to six years. The return of Mrs Ekweremadu is being celebrated across Enugu State, with many praying…

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The agelong history of environmental degradation, economic neglect, and unresolved grievances continues to weigh heavily on Ogoniland, a region rich in natural resources yet marked by decades of tension and underdevelopment in Nigeria. Addressing these challenges, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. During a meeting at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu called for unity and reconciliation, urging Ogoni leaders to move past historical grievances. The President also encouraged them to embrace dialogue and mutual understanding,…

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The Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), has lauded leaders and residents of some communities in nine of the 17 local government areas it provides electricity for taking ownership of the electric power infrastructure in their places. The commendation followed the actions of members of the communities against attempts to tamper with the electricity infrastructure in two LGAs in Aba City. According to Edise Ekong, the Aba Power Brand and Communication manager, the vandalization efforts failed because vigilant community leaders and members, on noticing the suspicious movements of…

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The founder of the Nkwachukwukwelu Charity Foundation, Chief Patrick Chukwudubem Muokwue, has reiterated the importance of education and hard work as key drivers of success. This message was delivered during the foundation’s outreach to selected schools in Umuoji community, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State. Through the foundation, over 1,000 schoolchildren benefited from donations of educational materials such as school bags, exercise books, erasers, pencils, and pens. Additionally, school fees were paid for some indigent pupils. The schools visited included Our Lady’s Primary School, Ugwumba Memorial Primary School, and…

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In a historic development, Nigeria has been formally admitted as a partner country of BRICS, the influential economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The announcement was made on January 17, 2025, by the Brazilian government, which currently holds the pro tempore presidency of BRICS. This move positions Nigeria as the ninth partner country of BRICS, alongside Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. The partner-country category was introduced during the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024, as part of the bloc’s…

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The Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP) is going to seek further clarification from the Supreme Court on the leadership dispute in the party, Senator Nenadi Esther Usman has said. Usman, the Chairman of the Committee set up by the leadership of the party confirmed this fact at the weekend to clear the ambiguities in the ruling of the Appeal Court. “The November 13, 2024, and January 17, 2025, rulings of the Court of Appeal have brought up issues that only the Supreme Court can clarify, and the Caretaker…

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As President Joe Biden’s term winds down, Americans are forming opinions about his time in office. These views will largely be shaped by how his administration handled the economy, tackled domestic challenges, navigated global issues, and connected with the people. Here’s a breakdown of how his presidency might be remembered. The Economy: Progress Or Pain? The economy is often the defining factor for how people feel about a president. For Biden, it’s been a mix. Job growth has been strong, with unemployment staying low, and major investments in infrastructure and…

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A prominent human rights lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, to ensure that the newly established “Agunechemba” security outfit is not used for political intimidation or harassment. In a statement issued on Monday in Awka, Ejiofor emphasized the need to preserve the outfit’s core mandate of safeguarding the security and welfare of Ndi Anambra. He warned against allowing political actors to exploit the security body for oppressive purposes, particularly with the November 2025 gubernatorial election approaching. “I have carefully reviewed the Anambra State…

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By Tony Adibe The Enugu State Government said it has taken a significant step towards improving the living standards of its citizens by boosting infrastructural facilities across mass housing estates. Through the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC), the government has introduced a range of amenities, including asphalt roads with drainage, which is ensuring safe and accessible transportation as well as regular water supply. In a statement issued by the corporation, the government said that it “is installing hybrid energy supply, which is providing a reliable source of power to…

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An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday granted N20 million bail to Mr Ahmed Kuru, the former Managing Director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Ahmed Kuru, and four other defendants, and standing trial for an alleged Arik Airline N76 billion and $31.5 million fraud. Arik Air Limited is under AMCON Receivership since February 2017 over a huge debt owed to AMCON by Sir. Johnson Arumeni. Union Bank and others had sold the Arik debt to AMCON when the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Central Bank of Nigeria…

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