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The lawmaker representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North and Umuahia South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha, says the Igbos will no longer accept second-class citizenship status in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement posted on the X profile of Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The lawmaker was reacting to the recent statement made by the Eze Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom in Ezeagu LGA, Enugu State, Igwe Lawrence Chikezie Agubuzu. DAILY POST reports that Igwe Agubuzu openly asked President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu and…

The Naira recorded mixed sentiments against the dollar on Wednesday at the foreign exchange markets. The Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the Naira depreciated to N1,338.11 on Wednesday, down from N1,335.96 on Tuesday. This means that at the official market, the Naira dropped by N2.15 on a day-to-day basis. However, at the black market, the Naira appreciated significantly by N20 to close at N1,470 per dollar on Wednesday, up from N1,490. A Bureau De Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Abubakar Bagazzi, attributed the strengthening of the naira at the parallel market to a drop in demand. This…

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has voiced confidence that the rehabilitation of the 78.62-kilometre Katsina-Ala–Tordonga–Takum highway in Benue State will improve security and stimulate economic activities across the corridor. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection tour of the ongoing project, noting that the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu was committed to fostering inclusive governance that ensures every community benefits from federal infrastructure initiatives. Speaking through the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mallam Mohammed Ahmed Abdullahi, the minister urged the contractor handling the project to strictly adhere to the contract specifications and timeline. The Federal Controller of Works at…

Fourteen passengers of Igede origin who were abducted along the Utonkon–Okpokwu axis in Benue State have been freed after a reported ransom payment of N1 million. The victims were part of a 16-member group from Obi and Oju Local Government Areas traveling to the South-West when they were attacked around 7pm on February 9. During the incident, gunmen allegedly shot at their vehicle after the driver failed to stop, killing two occupants on the spot. The National Publicity Secretary of the Igede Youth Council, Jairus Awo Otakom, announced their release in a statement shared on his verified Facebook page on…

Members of an ISIS cell active in Israel and suspected of planning a terror attack have been taken into custody, the police announced on Wednesday. The Israel Security Agency (ISA), the internal security and counterintelligence service, ordered the weeks-long action to find and apprehend the terrorists. The elite Yamas Border Police officers from the Jerusalem District, together with IDF forces, participated in the operation against the radicals accused of “advancing terror activity.” Soldiers from the Lions of the Jordan Valley Battalion nabbed three members of the cell in Jericho last week, while the Yamas Border Police officers arrested another in…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, shortly after being released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, according to Premium Times. El-Rufai, who was granted bail at around 8 p.m., was immediately picked up by DSS operatives who reportedly lay in wait at the EFCC headquarters. His arrest is reportedly linked to allegations that he unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu. The former governor, a prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had earlier honoured the EFCC’s invitation…

President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in security, power, and railway development. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, confirmed the details in a statement released on Wednesday. In a telephone conversation on Wednesday, the leaders also discussed collaboration in creative arts and skill development, signaling a broader partnership beyond traditional sectors. On Nigeria’s power needs, President Tinubu said, “We will require assistance with power transmission as part of our Presidential Power Initiative.” Chancellor Merz responded, “Siemens is ready to assist, and Deutsche Bank is…

The Kebbi State Government has approved a two-hour reduction in official working hours for civil servants in observance of the Ramadan fasting period. The directive followed the announcement of the commencement of Ramadan by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Establishment, Pension and Training, Hafsat Tune, said the governor, Nasir Idris, approved the adjustment to ease the burden on fasting workers. According to the statement, the new working hours will run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, while work will close at…

Former Beşiktaş midfielder, Sinan Engin has suggested that Victor Osimhen, Noa Lang, and Gabriel Sara are the three-star players of the match who helped Galatasaray defeat Juventus in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff first leg tie on Tuesday. Osimhen was among the Galatasaray players who gave an impressive display against Juventus. The 27-year-old Nigerian inspired Galatasaray to a 5-2 win over the Serie A giants in Turkey. He provided two assists in the game and also put pressure on the Juventus defence during the encounter. “I was proud of Galatasaray. Galatasaray is truly a European team. Galatasaray…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Working Committee, NWC, has suspended state, local government and ward congresses for Abia State. This is contained in a statement signed by the National Chairman of the party, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the suspension was due to ongoing consultations and the need to conclude certain preparatory and administrative processes. The statement said this would ensure the orderly, transparent and credible conduct of the congresses in the state. Yilwatda stated that the party will communicate the revised schedule of activities to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.