Author: Vincent Osuwo

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has assured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state of automatic employment if they distinguish themselves during their service year. Otti gave the assurance at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’, Stream 1 corps members at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Umunna, Bende Local Government Area. The governor said Abia places high value on excellence and merit, stressing that employment opportunities would be based on performance and capacity to add value, not state of origin. “Our eyes will be on you in your places of primary assignment, and those who…

The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, accused Donald Trump on Friday of trying to create “a new UN” with his proposed “Board of Peace.” Lula joins other world leaders who have avoided signing up for Trump’s new global conflict resolution organization, where a permanent seat costs $1 billion and the chairman is Trump himself. “Instead of fixing” the United Nations, “what’s happening? President Trump is proposing to create a new UN where only he is the owner,” Lula said. Trump launched his “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski town of Davos…

The former minister of justice and attorney general of the federation, Abubakar Malami, has expressed concern over the Department of State Service’s (DSS) unconstitutional imprisonment and obvious unwillingness to meet with his legal team to launch a defense. In a statement issued on Saturday, Bello Muhammed Doka alleged that Malami was rearrested by DSS after meeting the court-ordered bail conditions on charges of interim asset forfeiture. According to him, it is concerning and an infringement on his constitutional rights, as his arrest comes before investigations, which contradicts constitutional norms. “We have raised the alarm over his detention by DSS for…

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the latest national grid collapse, calling it a continuation of a developing national catastrophe. The national electrical grid failed on Friday, with generation falling drastically from more than 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 MW by 1:30 p.m. This caused power outages in homes and businesses around the country, disrupting supply for millions of customers. During the incident, all 23 grid-connected power plants reportedly lost output, resulting in zero allocation to the nation’s 11 distribution corporations. Obi stated in a statement posted on X on Saturday titled “2026: The Collapse…

The Adamawa State Police Command has deployed additional night patrol teams to the Kofare-Agric region in response to complaints of suspected night attacks and residents’ pleas for improved protection. The Command stated that the measure was intended to tighten security and deter criminal activity in the region while investigations into the alleged events are ongoing. In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, stated that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, reminded citizens of the Command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property throughout the state. “The Adamawa State Police Command has taken note…

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, has reiterated his dedication to his political objectives, stating that he will not compromise his values for personal benefit. His statements came after Chronicle NG reported that Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, along with other local government chairmen, members of the House of Representatives, and aides, had resigned from the NNPP. Addressing party supporters at his Kano home shortly after the governor resigned on Friday, Kwankwaso stated that his long-standing political struggle has always been for the emancipation of common Nigerians.…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Speaking to journalists in his Bende town, Bende LGA, Kalu stated that Abia State is currently isolated at the federal level. “I was asking him to join APC because he was one of us who strengthened the party in Abia State. His joining APC will open more doors to our people. Otti is my friend. “My call for him to join the APC is borne out of sincerity of purpose. If he had heeded…

Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has stated that any push for him to run for governor of Abia State must originate from within the party. Speaking to journalists in his Bende town, Bende LGA, Kalu stated that, while the governorship is vital, his political ambitions go beyond that. “It is the call from the party that will make me run if they find me worthy. Political ambition does not end with being a governor. I can fit in beyond being a governor. It is not the ultimate. I have no business being in politics except to…

The Benue State Government has announced stringent implementation of safety measures at the Buruku shoreline in response to frequent boat accidents that have claimed lives and wrecked property along the major river corridor. The action comes amid growing public concern about risky boat operations employed as a temporary alternative while the Buruku bridge is being built. The cargo-capable ferries were originally designed to improve travel time, lower transportation costs, and enhance trade by safely transporting people and products across the river. However, authorities claim that the endeavor has gradually devolved into a risky operation characterized by frequent mistakes and preventable…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged bias on the part of an Abuja Federal High Court after its case contesting the police obstruction of the party’s national headquarters was dismissed. The PDP states that the court’s choice to dismiss the case, even after it was officially withdrawn according to court regulations, heightens its worries regarding judicial neutrality. In a statement released on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the party said, “Prior to this lawsuit, we had previously contacted the Chief Judge expressing concerns about the clear bias of three out of the 12 judges at the…