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Obi of Onitsha Urges Leaders to Prioritize National Interest Over Personal Gain, Calls for Urgent Reforms

The Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty Nnaemeka Achebe, has urged Nigeria’s political leaders to prioritize public interest over personal gain to advance the nation’s progress. Speaking in Abuja during the launch of Bold Leap, an autobiography by Senator Chris Anyanwu, the monarch emphasized the detrimental effects of unchecked corruption,…

Nigeria Police Deny Viral Video Alleging Officers Siphoned Fuel, Clarify Involvement of Foreign Personnel

The Nigeria Police Force has refuted claims regarding a viral video circulating on social media, which allegedly shows police officers in camouflage uniforms siphoning petrol from a truck involved in an accident. The footage, initially recorded in November 2022, resurfaced recently and triggered criticism from Nigerians, who condemned the supposed…

Osun State Audit Reveals Alarming N336 Billion Debt Amid Heavy Reliance on Borrowed Funds

The 2023 financial audit conducted by Osun State’s Auditor-General, Kolapo Idris, has shed light on the state's debt situation, revealing a total liability exceeding N336 billion. The report offers a detailed analysis of the state’s fiscal strategies and highlights significant domestic and external debt burdens. Domestically, the state's liabilities include…

Jonathan Urges Unity as Fubara Faces Political Challenges, Says Trials Will Shape Him into a Stronger Leader

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed optimism that the ongoing political conflict between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political ally and current minister, Nyesom Wike, could strengthen Fubara’s political leadership. Jonathan likened the governor’s challenges to the battles that forge a "General" in politics. Speaking during an…

Nigerian Publishers Association Calls for Government Intervention to Revitalize Ailing Book Industry

The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has called on the Federal Government to take decisive steps to rejuvenate the nation's ailing book publishing industry. The association emphasized the importance of immediate government intervention to address the multi-faceted challenges facing the sector and to include book publishers in the planned overhaul of…