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Peter Obi
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Peter Obi Reaffirms Commitment to Single Term Governance: “Not a Day Beyond”, He Says

by Nelson Ugwuagbo July 27, 2026
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to serving only one term if elected president in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s *Sunday Politics*, Obi said he would not remain in office beyond four years, stressing that a single term would be enough to set Nigeria on the right path.

According to him, the agreement on a single-term presidency was reached in good faith and should be respected by all parties involved.

“I have said this thing several times. We have what we can call a meeting agreement. We are gentlemen, we must respect it,” Obi said.

The former Anambra State governor maintained that he does not need more than four years to demonstrate effective leadership, adding that he is willing to formally commit to the pledge if necessary.

“I don’t need more than four years to show Nigerians the right path they will follow. It’s a simple thing. Even if you want me to sign it with you, I sign it with you.

“A day more than four years is not Peter Obi. I want us to start trusting our leaders,” he said.

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President Tinubu
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President Tinubu announces 26 new appointments

by Nelson Ugwuagbo July 22, 2026
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 26 new appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, emerging as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salary and Wages Commission.

Fayose heads the board of REA, with Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Engineer Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta appointed as members and non-executive directors. The incumbent DG of the agency, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and three executive directors previously appointed make up the remaining board members.

President Tinubu made eight other appointments to the Wages Commission, along with Maj General Bindawa. Former member of the House of Representatives from Lagos, Olajumoke Okoya-Thomas, is the new secretary of the commission. Dr Ogbole Ene Lilian, Oladele Olatubosun, and Yakubu Umar Barde, representing Benue, Oyo and Kaduna, were appointed as commissioners.

Dr Mai Adamu Yau, from Borno, Ginika Florence Tor (Enugu), Engineer Lawrence Okoh(Edo) and Bello Morenike Iyabode (Kogi) were appointed as members of the Commission.

Tosin Johnson Adeyanju, who was previously appointed as the Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), has now been moved to the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission as Secretary.

President Tinubu also appointed Dr Abuh Mohammed as Director-General of the National Population Commission, Dr Akinola Odeyemi as Managing Director of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET), and Dr Anthony Inalegwu Godwin as chairman/CEO of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. Engineer Julius Oloro, a former council chairman, is the new CEO of the Kwara-based National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation(NCAM), replacing Dr A.R. Kamal, who died last January.

President Tinubu constituted the board of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, with Dr Abdullahi Maikano Saidu as chairman. The board members include Mohammed Asmau, Mohammed Aliyu Makama, Dr Suleiman Gidado, Louis O. Ndukwe, Amaechi Ugwele and Olaniyi Idowu Onikola.

Shuni Muhammad Dahiru is the new executive secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, replacing Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu, who was reassigned to the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF) in April.

To replace Mathias Byuan, the former executive director, finance of the Federal Housing Authority, who resigned to contest the governorship election in Benue, President Tinubu named Gisaor Vincent Iorja. Iorja is an economist, legal scholar, and academic currently serving as the secretary of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC).

All the appointments take immediate effect.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President

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Annie Idibia
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Annie Idibia Denies Reunion With Ex-Husband 2face, Says Old Videos are Circulating

by Nelson Ugwuagbo July 20, 2026
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has debunked rumours claiming she has reunited with her estranged husband, music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba.

The speculation followed the circulation of a video on social media showing the former couple sharing an affectionate moment at a nightclub, with many users suggesting they had reconciled.

Reacting to the claims, Annie took to her Instagram Stories on Monday to dismiss the reports, stating that the video being circulated was old and was being used to spread false information.

“Old videos circulating everywhere, false news everywhere,” she wrote.

The rumours gained momentum after the old clip resurfaced online on Friday, July 17, sparking widespread reactions and speculation that the former couple had rekindled their relationship.

However, Annie’s clarification indicates that the footage was not recent, effectively dismissing the reconciliation claims.

Annie and 2Baba, who share two daughters, announced the end of their marriage in January 2025, bringing to an end a union that lasted for more than a decade.

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Prof Ngozi Eunice
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ICRITR Director, Prof. Ngozi Egbuna, Honoured with Academia of the Year Award

by Nelson Ugwuagbo July 20, 2026
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Director of the Professor Ngozi Eunice Egbuna International Centre for Regional Integration and Trade Research (ICRITR), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Professor Ngozi Eunice Egbuna, was honoured with the Academia of the Year Award on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to academia, economic research, international trade, and regional integration.

Professor Egbuna, Nigeria’s first World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair, is a distinguished economist and visiting Professor at the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja. She previously served as the Director-General of the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) on secondment from the Central Bank of Nigeria, following over three decades of distinguished service in central banking, monetary policy formulation, economic research, and regional economic integration across West Africa. She is also an accomplished author of several books and scholarly publications, a Life Member of the Nigerian Economic Society, and a Fellow of the Nigerian Statistical Association, among other professional affiliations.

Presenting the award, the organizers described Professor Egbuna as a remarkable academic leader whose outstanding achievements have earned widespread admiration within the academic community. They noted that the award reflected their confidence in her exceptional record of excellence, adding that she was unanimously considered deserving of the honour. They further wished her greater accomplishments and continued impact in advancing scholarship and knowledge.

Prof Ngozi Award

Receiving the award, Professor Egbuna expressed profound appreciation to the organizers, describing the recognition as the first award of her life and noting that receiving it in her home state of Anambra made the moment especially memorable.

She dedicated the award to God, her late parents, her children and grandchildren, while paying special tribute to her husband for his unwavering support throughout her academic journey.

Professor Egbuna also used the occasion to highlight the recent commissioning of the Professor Ngozi Eunice Egbuna International Centre for Regional Integration and Trade Research (ICRITR) at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. She described the Centre as a pioneering institution committed to advancing capacity development in international trade, trade law and policy, foreign exchange management, regional integration, and other trade-related disciplines.

According to her, the Centre’s hybrid learning model has attracted students from different parts of the world, with its maiden cohort expected to complete their programmes later this year.

She concluded by appreciating the Deputy Director of ICRITR, Associate Professor Uche Ekwugha, her colleagues, the leadership and staff of the Centre, the ICRITR ICT team, and everyone whose support has contributed to the realization of the Centre’s vision.

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Unizik Lecturers
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UNIZIK inaugurates Afreximbank-backed trade research centre to advance AfCFTA

by Nelson Ugwuagbo July 18, 2026
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has inaugurated the Prof. Ngozi Egbuna International Centre for Regional Integration and Trade Research, an Afreximbank-backed facility established to promote trade policy research, regional integration and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

The university said the centre would serve as a hub for research, innovation, capacity development and policy engagement aimed at strengthening intra-African trade and supporting the continent’s economic transformation.

Speaking during the inauguration, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, described the centre as a strategic investment that positions the university as a key player in research on trade policy, industrial development, digital trade and regional integration.

He said the facility would provide a platform for collaboration among researchers, policymakers, governments and the private sector to develop evidence-based solutions to Africa’s economic challenges.

According to him, the value of the centre lies not only in its infrastructure but in its capacity to generate ideas and research that will shape public policy and drive sustainable development across the continent.

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Anyaehie commended Afreximbank for funding the project and acknowledged the roles played by former Vice-Chancellors, Prof. Charles Esimone, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu and Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi, in sustaining the initiative through successive administrations.

Founder of the centre, Prof. Ngozi Egbuna, said the project was conceived to strengthen scholarship on regional integration and trade while producing practical solutions to Africa’s development challenges.

She noted that the centre would focus on high-quality research, policy advocacy and the development of future leaders capable of advancing Africa’s integration agenda.
Egbuna also appreciated Afreximbank, the university management and other stakeholders whose support ensured the successful completion of the project.

In a goodwill message, Afreximbank’s Manager, Client Relations, Anglophone West African Region, Mrs. Obioma Iweka, described the centre as a strategic investment in knowledge creation and capacity building.

She said the bank remained committed to supporting institutions that produce the research, innovation and skilled workforce required to deepen intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Iweka added that Afreximbank would deepen its partnership with the university through collaborative research, internship opportunities, faculty exchange programmes, capacity-building initiatives and an annual lecture series focused on trade and regional integration.

The Chairman of the Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor of the university, Barr. Olugbenga Kukoyi, said the centre would promote policy research, innovation and strategic collaboration, expressing confidence that it would make significant contributions to Africa’s economic growth and regional integration.

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Students Writing WAEC
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FG Suspends WASSCE, NECO Fee Hike After Massive Backlash

by Nelson Ugwuagbo July 13, 2026
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Federal Government has suspended the recent increase in examination fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

The decision comes after widespread public criticism and backlash over the fee increments.

The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education, which said the new fees have been put on hold pending further review.

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Kogi
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Kogi Police Nab Three Over Killing of Teacher Who Disciplined 11-Year-Old Pupil

by Nelson Ugwuagbo July 8, 2026
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Kogi State Police Command has concluded its investigation into the death of Mariam Usman, a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area, and arrested three suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said the investigation commenced after a complaint was lodged following Usman’s death on June 25, 2026.

According to the police, detectives attached to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lokoja, carried out a thorough investigation that led to the arrest of the three suspects.

The command said findings revealed that the incident was linked to disciplinary action Usman took against an 11-year-old pupil during school hours.

Police alleged that on June 17, 2026, Abdullahi Isiaka assaulted the deceased at her residence over the punishment she gave his son. Later that same day, while Usman was on her way to a mosque for prayers, she was allegedly attacked again by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo.

The investigation further revealed that on June 18, Ojonojima Mary, identified as the younger sister of Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, allegedly went to Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka and assaulted the victim at her workplace.

According to the police, Usman was initially treated at Grace Clinic in Ugbamaka before she was referred to Eleojo Clinic in Okpo for further medical attention. She later died from her injuries on June 25, 2026.

The command said its investigation established a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide against Ojonojima Mary, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo and Abdullahi Isiaka.

Police added that the investigation has been concluded and the suspects will be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction to face prosecution.

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Governor Soludo
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Gov Soludo Gifts 10 SUVs to Judges

by Nelson Ugwuagbo July 7, 2026
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Anambra State Government has presented brand-new Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to 10 judges as part of efforts to improve the welfare of judicial officers and strengthen the administration of justice in the state.

The vehicles were officially handed over during a ceremony held on Monday at the Light House in Awka.

Representing Governor Chukwuma Soludo at the event, the Secretary to the State Government, Chiamaka Nnake, said the initiative demonstrates the administration’s commitment to providing judges with the necessary support to carry out their duties effectively.

According to Nnake, ensuring that judicial officers have adequate logistical resources is essential for the efficient discharge of their constitutional responsibilities and the timely delivery of justice.

She added that the provision of the new vehicles reflects the Soludo administration’s resolve to create a conducive working environment for the judiciary while reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the state’s justice system.

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Ngozi Egbuna and Ngozi Okonjo
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Prof. Ngozi Egbuna’s Book Earns Global Recognition From WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

by Nelson Ugwuagbo July 4, 2026
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has recognised the scholarly contribution of the Director of the International Centre for Regional Integration and Trade Research (ICRITR), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Professor Ngozi Egbuna, by featuring her book in a post on X.

Dr. Okonjo-Iweala showcased ECOWAS Regional Integration: The West African Monetary Zone Experience alongside another publication by a fellow member of the WTO Academic Chairs Programme, describing both authors as outstanding women trade experts and expressing pride in their contributions to trade scholarship.

Professor Egbuna, Nigeria’s first WTO Chair under the WTO Chairs Programme (WCP), is a Visiting Professor of International Banking, Finance and Trade at Nnamdi Azikiwe University and former Director-General of the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI).

The recognition comes as another milestone in Professor Egbuna’s distinguished academic and professional career, further affirming her contributions to regional integration, international trade and policy research through ICRITR and the WTO Chairs Programme in Nigeria.

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verydarkman and NYSC
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VeryDarkMan Calls Youth Development Minister “Moron” Over Proposed NYSC Adire Uniform

by Nelson Ugwuagbo July 2, 2026
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Popular social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has criticized the Federal Government’s proposed replacement of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform with Adire fabric, describing the move as inappropriate for a national programme.

In a post shared on his Facebook page, the activist, whose real name is Martin Vincent Otse, also referred to the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, as a “moron” over the proposal.

According to VeryDarkMan, Adire is a cultural fabric traditionally associated with the Yoruba people, and adopting it as the official attire for NYSC members would undermine the scheme’s national and multicultural identity.

He argued that Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups, including the Igbo, Hausa, and over 250 other ethnic nationalities, each have their own traditional attire, making it inappropriate to impose one ethnic cultural symbol on all corps members.

The activist further accused the minister of failing to introduce meaningful youth-focused policies since assuming office, alleging that the proposed uniform change is among the few initiatives associated with his tenure.

His remarks followed Wednesday’s announcement by the Minister of Youth Development that the Federal Government is considering replacing the traditional NYSC khaki uniform with Adire as part of ongoing reforms aimed at restructuring the scheme.

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