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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has strongly refuted a viral publication alleging that the scheme exposes graduates to danger, describing the report as misleading, alarmist, and riddled with falsehoods. The controversial write-up, titled “Urgent: The NYSC Death Trap Our Graduates Are Being Sold to Bandits,” has sparked concern nationwide. However, NYSC officials say the claims misrepresent the agency’s operations and are capable of inciting unnecessary fear while undermining public trust in the institution. In a statement released Tuesday, the Scheme categorically denied the existence of any “ransom clause” in its governing…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi |Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Tuesday announced a comprehensive review of regulations guiding political parties, as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Speaking at a high-level consultative meeting with party leaders in Abuja, Amupitan said the newly drafted INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties 2026 aim to strengthen transparency, accountability, and fairness in the country’s electoral process. The meeting, which brought together stakeholders including the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), national commissioners, and senior electoral officials, marked a critical step in aligning electoral rules with the recently…
By|Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Federal Government has announced a March 31, 2026 deadline for the reopening of the long-troubled Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, signaling what officials describe as a major turnaround for one of South-East Nigeria’s most notorious highways. The Honourable Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the declaration on Monday during an inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in Enugu State. The projects include the expressway and the Eke-Obinagu Flyover, both key to easing transportation challenges in the region. Umahi expressed confidence that the highway—once associated with frequent tanker explosions, fatal accidents, and crippling traffic congestion—has entered a new phase of…
By|Goodluck E.Adubazi |Abuja In a groundbreaking moment for global travel and economic diplomacy, the first-ever large-scale commercial charter flight from the Caribbean to Africa has successfully landed in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a historic leap in South-South cooperation. The flight, organized by Aquarian Consult Limited and supported by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, departed from Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on March 21 and arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on March 22. On board were more than 100 high-profile passengers, including government officials, business executives, and cultural figures from eight Caribbean nations, all traveling to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Honourable Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a strong warning against the practice of parking heavy-duty vehicles on newly constructed roads, describing it as a major threat to Nigeria’s critical infrastructure. Speaking during an inspection of the Aleto Bridge project in Rivers State on Saturday, March 21, the Minister expressed concern after observing fuel tankers obstructing a completed road. “Yesterday I was passing through this road, the entire road we have completed was totally blocked—not by moving vehicles but fuel tankers parked on the road,” Umahi said. He stressed that no road project…
“The only reason that APC is desperate is because they are sure they cannot win the next election and their rigging tactics won’t work this time’, David Mark, ADC national Chairman.
No emperor can decide any election for the people, Alia to George Akume Alia is diligently and meticulously keeping his covenant with the people, and the people are there, much aware of developments around them to pass their verdict,” Alia’s spokesman stated.
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticized a £746 million port rehabilitation agreement signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his recent state visit to the United Kingdom, describing it as a “mugu deal” that disproportionately benefits the UK while placing Nigeria under significant financial burden. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party alleged that the deal favors British economic interests, arguing that it enables the UK to support its domestic industries while Nigeria assumes the debt. According to the ADC, the agreement—presented by the ruling All…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Nigeria is set to host the eighth edition of the Nigeria–European Union Ministerial Dialogue on Monday, March 23, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across key sectors. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, will lead the Nigerian delegation, while the European Union team will be headed by Kaja Kallas, who is scheduled to arrive in Abuja on Sunday. Ahead of the main dialogue, Kallas is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Tuggar to review existing Nigeria–EU…
Source Africa News Nation The quiet Upake community in Ajaokuta was thrown into chaos on March 17, 2026, after suspected gunmen opened fire during the evening breaking of fast, leaving several residents injured and abducting a prominent traditional figure. The victim, Salihu Momohjimoh, also known as the Taru-Onotu of Eziogu Upake, was reportedly seized at about 8:30 p.m. amid sporadic gunshots at Inayere area, according to eyewitness accounts. Four days after the incident, the abducted traditional leader remains in captivity, heightening fears among residents and underscoring a growing wave of kidnappings in the region. Locals describe the attack as one…