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Let Governance in Nigeria Take a Cue from What Governor Otti Is Doing In Abia —Former President Goodluck Jonathan  Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, GCON, has called on leaders across Nigeria to take a cue from what the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti is doing in Abia State.  Dr. Jonathan, who is also an alumnus of the University of Port Harcourt, made the call on Saturday, 12th April, during the University of Port Harcourt’s (UNIPORT) Alumni, 80s Reunion Dinner and Award ceremony in Umuahia, the Abia State Capital with the theme: “Celebrating Excellence & Service to Humanity.” The former President, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event but was unavoidably absent as he was in far away Seoul, South Korea, where he was presented with the 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize award, was represented by H.E. Amb. Dr. Godknows Boladei Igali, CON, as Chairman of the occasion.          He said that, “The pres...

JUST IN:: NBC bans media from broadcasting Eedris Abdulkareem's new song, Seyi Tell Your Papa. The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has banned media houses from playing Eedris Abdulkareem's latest song. The song, titled Tell Your Papa, is a criticism of this current administration. In it, Eedris directed Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, to speak to his father about the worsening state of the country. In Tell Your Papa, Abdulkareem sings, "Seyi, tell your papa country hard. Tell your papa people dey dîe. Tell your papa this one don pass jagajaga." "Seyi, how far? I swear your papa no try. Too much empty promises. On behalf of Nigerians, take our message to him; kîdnappers dey kill Nigerians. "Seyi, try travel by road without your security make you feel the pains of fellow Nigerians. You dey fly private jets, insecurity no be your problem," he continues singing. The National Broadcasting Commission has now released a circular to media hous...

Abia State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two Chinese expatriates and a police escort officer following an ambush by unknown gunmen in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, The tragic incident occurred on Friday night, April 4, 2025, when a group of Chinese nationals, accompanied by police escorts, were en route to their company’s mining site located at Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, the attackers, suspected to be heavily armed men, suddenly ambushed the convoy, opened fire on the occupants, and killed the site manager, Mr. Quan, his colleague Mr. Cai, and a police escort, Inspector Audu Saidu. The gunmen also made away with the rifle of the slain police officer. Upon receiving a distress call, operatives of the Abia State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and other security agencies, swiftly mobilized and launched a rescue operation led by the Di...

Tragic End for Delta Site Engineer Killed by His Own Workers Over Bank Account Balance What should have been an ordinary workday turned into a horrific crime as Chigozie Udalor, a hardworking site engineer, met a tragic end at the hands of those he trusted—his own employees. Udalor, who managed a fish pond in Bod Camp, Akwukwu Igbo community, Delta State, was reported missing by his cousin, Hyacinth Nnalue, on December 10, 2024. Days turned into months without answers, leaving his family in distress. Then, in a chilling twist, police uncovered the dark truth behind his disappearance. On March 31, 2025, officers arrested David Tacho and Daniel Orshio, one of whom was caught trying to withdraw money from Udalor’s Moniepoint account using his phone. As investigators dug deeper, a gruesome conspiracy unfolded—Udalor’s own workers had allegedly plotted to kill him after discovering he had a large sum of money in his account. According to police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe, the suspects—Tac...

A 21-year-old Nigerian woman employed at a jewelry store has disappeared with ₦100 million worth of gold and diamonds.  A trusted sales representative of Flawless Elegance Luxury Jewelry Store allegedly stole gold and diamond jewelry valued at ₦100 million.  The suspect, identified as Lucy, was an employee of the luxury jewelry store before betraying her employers' trust on Monday.  According to Ever Rings and More, Lucy vanished with the expensive jewelry and has been unreachable since. A video shared by the company contains her photo and details, urging the public to assist in locating her.  They have also called on anyone noticing suspicious jewelry sales to report immediately. The owner of Flawless Elegance Luxury Jewelry Store is seeking information regarding Lucy.

BREAKING: Federal High Court Clears Way for Natasha's Recall Process, Gives INEC Go-Ahead To Perform Its Constitutional Duty In a landmark judgement delivered in Lokoja, a Federal High Court has set aside an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving the recall process initiated by constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court's decision, announced just a few minutes ago, affirms that the recall process is constitutionally valid and aligns with the civic rights of the constituents. The judge urged the constituents to continue exercising their rights in an orderly and peaceful manner, as they have done so far. This development is a significant step forward for the constituents, who had launched the recall process citing a vote of no confidence in Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's representation. The recall process, guided by INEC's constitutional guidelines, may potentia...

Police Arrest 300-Level Michael Okpara University Student for Unlawful Possession of Firearms The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old student, Mr. Chidozie Humble, a 300-level student from the Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), for unlawful possession of firearms. During the operation, police recovered three (3) locally made pistols and one (1) English CZECH SCORPION pistol from his residence. In a statement issued by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, the arrest was carried out by detectives from the Serious Crime Investigation Squad (SCISSORS) based on credible intelligence. “On 05/03/2025, at about 10:50hrs, detectives from SCISSORS apprehended Chidozie Humble in his room at Royal Heritage Lodge, Umudike, Ikwuano LGA,” the statement read. The Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to combating crime and reducing criminal...