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SEDC Announces Winners Of Inaugural Capital Programme Pitch

28.05.2026

The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has announced the winners of the inaugural South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP) Pitch Competition, marking a major milestone in the Commission’s commitment to building a globally competitive innovation and enterprise ecosystem across the South East region of Nigeria. Stanley Ohajuruka, Executive Director, Finance Chairman, South East Venture Capital...

Wilson Urges Ijaws To Support, Not Sabotage Their Appointees

28.05.2026

A prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Reuben Clifford Wilson, has called on Ijaw people to desist from what he described as destructive criticism and hostility against fellow Ijaws appointed into political offices or awarded federal contracts. Chief Wilson made the appeal on Thursday in an open statement addressed to “Ijaw brothers and sisters,” warning that persistent...

Nigeria Sliding Back To Abacha Era — Gbenga Hashim

28.05.2026

Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Accord Party (AP) Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has accused powerful political forces of trying to cripple opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that Nigeria is sliding back to the “dark days” of the late General Sani Abacha era. In a statement issued in Kaduna ahead of the...

Ex-Delta Speaker, Ochei Resigns From APC

28.05.2026

Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that his political journey would now continue “elsewhere.” Ochei’s dramatic exit, announced in a personally signed statement on Thursday, is already fueling speculations over possible realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections and deepening...

Undergraduates Killed, Several Others Injured In Suspected Cult Clash

28.05.2026

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of one undergraduate student following a suspected cult-related clash in the Ede area of Osun State. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the development on Thursday, stating that investigation into the incident has commenced. According to him, the tragic incident occurred...

‘Ganduje Himself Is My Political Godson’, Kwankwaso Fires Back At Gov Yusuf

28.05.2026

The National Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Thursday insisted that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and former Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, are his political sons. “Not even you. Many people in Kano politics today are my godsons, including Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje. He is my son in politics, so...

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