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Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has been laid to rest in his hometown of Ujari, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, with family, friends and colleagues gathering to bid him a final farewell. The funeral drew a large crowd of mourners, including some of Nigeria’s biggest film stars, who travelled…
The Federal Government has defended its decision to sign a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, describing the move as a humanitarian and diplomatic effort aimed at protecting the rights and welfare of Nigerians imprisoned abroad. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the agreement aligns with President…
As preparations intensify for the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for June 20, 2026, CLEEN Foundation has concluded the training of accredited election observers and citizen observers to support a transparent, peaceful, and credible electoral process. The training, which brought together participants from various communities across the state, focused on…
Fresh calls for increased investment in renewable energy and rural electrification dominated deliberations at the ECOWAS Parliament Joint Committee meeting in Dakar, Senegal, as lawmakers and energy experts urged governments to adopt innovative financing models to tackle the region’s persistent energy deficit. Speaking during the session, Senator Ali Ndume advocated…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched its Field Awareness Campaign in The Gambia, aimed at strengthening youth engagement and promoting regional integration among young people across West Africa. The campaign was officially launched on June 15, 2026, at Gambia Senior Secondary School, where more than 250…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to ensure that no Nigerian who wishes to return from South Africa is left behind, amid rising xenophobic tensions targeting foreign nationals in several South African cities. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said about 1,000 Nigerians have…
Family members, friends and fellow actors have gathered in Arochukwu, Abia State, to bid farewell to Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo ahead of his funeral. The late actor’s body arrived in his hometown drawing hundreds of mourners who lined the streets in a solemn procession to honour his memory. …
The Adamawa State Police Command says it has arrested a suspect in connection with the kidnapping of three children in Yola North Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the arrest followed a complaint filed by a resident, Samaila Musa, whose three sons were allegedly abducted and…
With just two days to the Ekiti State governorship election, electoral authorities, security agencies and civil society organisations have intensified preparations for what is widely seen as a key political test ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to begin the distribution…
Gunfire broke out near Niger’s main international airport in the capital, Niamey, early this morning according to residents, raising fresh security concerns months after the facility was targeted in a major jihadist assault. Witnesses said shooting began shortly after dawn around the entrance to Diori Hamani International Airport and…
