EBONYI STATE MUST NOT BECOME A SAFE HAVEN FOR CRIMINAL GATHERINGS

  TO: • The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State • Inspector General of Police • Director-General, DSS • Director-General, NIA • Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State • Director, DSS Ebonyi State • Nigeria Hotel Association, Ebonyi Chapter • General Public & Press   *DATE*: August 5, 2025   We, the *Concerned Elite Citizens of Ebonyi State*, urgently raise alarm over …

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Ebonyi State: The New Safe Haven for Cultism? By: Chris Abani

As Nigeria continues its long, painful war against cultism, insecurity, and corruption, a disturbing trend is quietly unfolding in the southeastern state of Ebonyi. Information has emerged that Abakaliki, the state capital, may play host this weekend to a criminal gathering of suspected cult leaders and foot soldiers, under the alleged leadership of a fugitive known as Ese Kakor — …

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Tinubu’s Loudest Voice of Reason in the North, Arewa Group Lauds Defence Minister of State Matawalle

The Arewa Democratic Congress (ADC) has hailed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, as President Bola Tinubu’s “loudest voice of reason in the North,” commending his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to the Tinubu administration, particularly in enhancing national security.   The group made this declaration following a one-day meeting in Kaduna, where they examined the …

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MMIA Renovation Brouhaha —What Do Nigerians Really Want? By Tunde Moshood 

When the news broke that the Federal Executive Council had approved N712 billion for the complete renovation of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 1 in Lagos, the backlash came swiftly and loudly, mostly from the comfort zones of social media. Suddenly, everyone became an infrastructure economist, a seasoned aviation planner, or worse, a self-styled corruption watchdog. But in …

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‎BBNaija: ‘It’s easier to control animals than humans’ — Kuture on avoiding HoH role

Kuture, the 2025 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, has revealed why he is not keen on becoming the head of house (HoH). ‎ ‎The 27-year-old fashion designer aired his opinion during a recent live session with show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, who questioned his reluctance to take on the leadership role until at least “week four” of the competition. ‎ ‎Ebuka …

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‎Burna Boy Nigeria’s biggest artist, says Clarence Peters ‎

Music video director Clarence Peters has crowned Burna Boy the biggest Nigerian artist. ‎ ‎In a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Peters attributes Burna Boy’s success to his passion for performing on stage and his understanding of what it takes to excel in the entertainment industry. ‎ ‎Peters noted that Burna Boy’s ability to surround himself with technically sound …

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Adron Homes, Lekki County, Anchor, 173 other estates illegal -LASG

Subscribers to 176 estates in Lagos got shocking news yesterday from the state government. The projects into which they had invested fortunes are illegal, the government said. ‎ ‎Developers of the estates have three weeks to perfect their documents, failing which they risk being sealed off. ‎ ‎The estates, predominantly located in the fast-developing Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe axis …

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Onoriede: Court Grants Final Forfeiture of Two Cars, Interim Forfeiture of $20,000, CFA 110,000

Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has granted the final forfeiture of two cars, a White Bentley Coupe and a Blue Toyota Venza, linked to one German Daniel Onoriede. Additionally,  the  judge  granted interim forfeiture of the sums of $20,000( Twenty Thousand United States Dollars) and CFA 110,000 as well as a blue Nissan …

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