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Gov Otti Reacts To LP Suspension

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Wednesday, described his suspension from the Labour Party (LP) by the embattled national chairman of the party, Julius Abure, as a desperate act of a clown looking for a crown. Reacting to the suspension in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma,...
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Why Wigwe’s Helicopter Crashed, By US-NTSB

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (USNTSB) has attributed the helicopter crash that killed former Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son, and three others to pilot error caused by spatial disorientation. The NTSB report, released yesterday, further indicted the helicopter company, accusing it of “inadequate oversight of its safety management processes.” This...
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2027: Ortom Seeks Unity In Benue PDP

The immediate past Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom yesterday urged Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders to unite to make the party stronger ahead of the 2027 general election. He made the call when a delegation of Sankera PDP stakeholders paid him a solidarity visit to express their loyalty and to appreciate his contributions to the...
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Insecurity: Troops Killed 13,543, Nabbed 17,469 In Two Years –FG

Troops conducting counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations across major theatres in the country killed 13,543 terrorists between May 2023, and February 2025, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, has revealed. During the period under review also, 11,118 weapons, and 252,596 assorted ammunition were recovered, while 17,469 enemies of the State were arrested,. 9,821 hostages were rescued....
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NEMA Inaugurates National Mass Fatality Response Plan

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday launched Nigeria’s National Mass Fatality Response Plan, aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity for effective and coordinated response to mass fatality incidents. Speaking at the event, the Director General NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, described the framework as a testament to the Agency’s commitment to strengthening national preparedness...
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Again, Uduaghan Dumps PDP, Returns To APC

The former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has again dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recall that Uduaghan was the helmsman of the oil-rich state between 2007 and 2015. His re-election was nullified by the Supreme Court in the petition that was instituted by Chief...
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Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News May 8

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Thursday, May 8, 2025 Adeboye Visits Jos, Declares End To Bloodshed In Plateau The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has sympathized with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and the people of Plateau State...
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