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HOUSE OF REPS PROPOSES CREATION OF 31 NEW STATES The House of Representatives committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution has received request for the creation of 31 additional states across the six geopolitical zones in the country, News360 Nigeria reports. This is contained in a letter from the committee read at Thursday’s plenary by Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu. …

CONCERN OVER SPATE OF MISSING PEOPLE IN ANAMBRA STATE A human rights activist, Comrade Osita Obi, has cried out over the spate of missing people in Anambra State. The activist, who addressed a press conference in Awka, said it is becoming almost normal for people to mysteriously disappear in Anambra with no trace, while life continues as if nothing has …

KIDNAPPED ANAMBRA LAWMAKER, JUSTICE AZUKA FOUND DEAD ON 2ND NIGER BRIDGE The decomposing body of a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka, has been discovered on the 2nd Niger Bridge. Azuka’s body was discovered by a combined security team. The lawmaker representing Onitsha North Constituency 1 was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunabankpa Road, Inland …

The Story Of Sen. JOHN AZUTA-MBATA In the heart of Igbo land, a new leader emerged, one whose journey is as inspiring as it is intriguing. Senator John Azuta-Mbata, the newly elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, carries a legacy of resilience, intellect, and a deep-rooted passion for the unity and progress of the Igbo people. While many recognize his political …

MANY OF MY CLASSMATES ARE NO MORE, BUHARI LAMENTS Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday afternoon lamented that though he was still alive and agile, many of his classmates had since passed on due to natural or other causes. Buhari also said some classmates of his who were still alive, were being helped to move around by loved ones as …

RIBADU ON SERIOUS AMNESIA – EL-RUFAI SHOWS EVIDENCE OF NSA’S COMMENT AGAINST TINUBU Former Governor of Kaudna State, Nasir El-Rufai has thrown his weight behind the leader of Northern Star, Naja’atu Muhammad amid allegations against the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu. Mohammed had in a viral Tiktok video, claimed that Ribadu had while serving as Chairman of the Economic …

17 STUDENTS BURNT ALIVE AT ZAMFARA SCHOOL A fire outbreak at an Islamiya school in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State has claimed 17 lives. All the victims were said to be Almajiri students who were burnt beyond recognition while their charred bodies littered the building. Eyewitnesses say the fire started late on Tuesday night and raged for about …

GOVT RELEASES POWER TARIFF HIKE GUIDELINES FOR DISCOS As controversies trailed the purported electricity tariff hike by the Federal Government, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued regulations on the procedure for tariff reviews. The latest order, signed by NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, stated that pursuant to the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, the commission is obligated to review …

PROFESSOR BAGS THREE YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR RIGGING ELECTION A High Court in Akwa Ibom State has sentenced Professor Ignatius Uduk of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) to three years imprisonment for electoral fraud during the 2019 general elections. Of the three charges brought against him by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Justice Bassey Nkanang of Uyo High Court 5 …

PDP BOT SNUBS ANYANWU, AFFIRMS UDE-OKOYE AS NATIONAL SECRETARY The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, BoT, on Wednesday affirmed Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary. The decision of the Board was made public by the BoT Chairman, Adolphus Wabara at the ongoing 80th session in Abuja. Wabara said the BoT affirmed Ude-Okoye after the trustees thoroughly reviewed …