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Traumatized Mother Shares Heartbreaking Account Of Daughter’s Abduction Amid Nationwide School Safety Crisis
https://247ureports.com/2026/06/traumatized-mother-shares-heartbreaking-account-of-daughters-abduction-amid-nationwide-school-safety-crisis/
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IBADAN, NIGERIA — As mass protests over school abductions continue to rock major cities across the federation, a heartbroken mother has shared a devastating first-hand account of the moment her daughter was snatched by bandits during a recent campus raid.

THE IBARAPA TRAGEDY: How the Brutal Murder of Dr. Fatai Aborode Exposes the Failure of State Security in the Southwest
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/the-ibarapa-tragedy-how-the-brutal-murder-of-dr-fatai-aborode-exposes-the-failure-of-state-security-in-the-southwest/
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IBADAN — The deep-seated anger surrounding rural insecurity and ethnic profiling in Southwest Nigeria has resurfaced as commentators revive the harrowing details of the brutal murder of Dr. Fatai Aborode.


Aborode, a prominent agribusiness investor who returned from abroad to establish a large-scale mechanized farm in Igangan, Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State, was tied to a tree and hacked to death after complaining that armed herders had systematically destroyed his crops

MASS PROTESTS LOOM: Electorate Demands Direct Resignation of INEC Chairman Over Backdoor Security Breach
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/mass-protests-loom-electorate-demands-direct-resignation-of-inec-chairman-over-backdoor-security-breach/
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ABUJA — A sweeping wave of national fury is building across Nigeria as civil society coalitions, opposition parties, and transparency advocates call for an immediate nationwide lockdown until the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman and all top ICT directors step down from their positions.

The radical demand follows the explosive data privacy scandal where an All Progressives Congress (APC) operative leaked a citizen’s private registration details directly from inside the commission’s restricted administrative database (cvradmin.inecnigeria.org).

Voter coalitions argue that the breach has completely destroyed the credibility of the entire electoral system, proving that the keys to the nation’s digital vault have been handed over to the ruling party long before the 2027 general elections.

INEC PORTAL LEAK: Outrage Erupts as APC Operatives Breach Restricted Database to Track Actor Emeka Ike
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/inec-portal-leak-outrage-erupts-as-apc-operatives-breach-restricted-database-to-track-actor-emeka-ike/
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ABUJA — A massive national security and data privacy scandal has hit the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after a ruling party operative leaked sensitive, password-protected voter data from the commission’s restricted administrative backend.

The security breach was exposed after a prominent pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) commentator, Lere, posted a live screenshot from the internal database to mock veteran Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, for transferring his continuous voter registration (CVR) details from Ehime Mbano, Imo State, to a municipal area in Abuja.

Southern Heavyweights Shun Atiku’s VP Slot as Running Mate Crisis Rocks ADC
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/southern-heavyweights-shun-atikus-vp-slot-as-running-mate-crisis-rocks-adc/
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ABUJA — Fresh trouble has hit the presidential campaign of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following revelations that its flagbearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is facing a severe crisis in securing a credible running mate from Southern Nigeria.

The development, leaked by political insiders on Saturday, indicates that prominent Southern political figures are systematically turning down or avoiding invitations to join Atiku on the ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The rejection wave highlights Atiku’s shrinking national appeal and underscores the deep anxieties Southern leaders hold regarding his octogenarian status and controversial regional ambitions.

Yoruba-Igbo Rivalry: How Political Scapegoating Blinds the Southwest to Real Security Threats
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/yoruba-igbo-rivalry-how-political-scapegoating-blinds-the-southwest-to-real-security-threats/
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A viral outcry in LAGOS highlights ethnic profiling and political scapegoating, particularly against the Igbo, while ignoring real threats from armed groups.
Historical distrust between the Yoruba and Igbo dates back to colonial politics and the Nigerian Civil War, complicating current relations.
Political elites amplify ethnic rivalries during elections to distract from governance failures, using scapegoating as a strategy.
The primary threat to the Southwest comes from armed herders and bandits, not from the Southeast, affecting local agriculture.
To address security issues, the region must focus on confronting criminal networks rather than allowing historical grievances to dictate priorities.

3 Years of Agony: How Tinubu’s Harsh Policies Plunged Millions Into Unprecedented Hardship
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/3-years-of-agony-how-tinubus-harsh-policies-plunged-millions-into-unprecedented-hardship/
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ABUJA — As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks exactly three years in office today, May 29, 2026, the federal government has rolled out a heavily publicized success scorecard, painting a picture of a repositioned and resilient national economy.


However, across the streets of Nigeria’s major cities, the official celebratory mood stands in stark contrast to a grim, lived reality. For millions of citizens, the past 36 months have been defined by historic inflation, an unprecedented debt burden, unchecked insecurity, and what critics describe as a profound official insensitivity toward the daily agony of the populace.

Rather than offering an apology or a empathetic recalibration of its policies, the administration’s third-anniversary rhetoric continues to demand patience, further widening the gap between state propaganda and the severe cost-of-living crisis on the ground.

2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Face Heavy Baggage as Presidential Race Heats Up
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/2027-tinubu-atiku-obi-face-heavy-baggage-as-presidential-race-heats-up/
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ABUJA — As the political machinery for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election rapidly takes shape, a fierce battle of narratives is emerging among the leading contenders.

Incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party standard-bearer Peter Obi are all facing deeply entrenched personal and political vulnerabilities.

With key opposition critics falling silent, a court-mandated release of archival files in Washington, and unresolved debates over regional and religious identity, the upcoming race promises to test the resilience of Nigeria’s foremost political heavyweights.

Anambra Man Cries for Help as Stranded Ebonyi Young Girl He Helped During Pregnancy Allegedly Flees with His Money, Property (Video)
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/anambra-man-cries-for-help-as-stranded-ebonyi-young-girl-he-helped-during-pregnancy-flees-with-his-money-property-video/
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What could be best described as an unfortunate situation has befallen a good Samaritan in Anambra, as his act of kindness and help to a needy got rewarded with an act of wickedness.

The victim, Emmanuel Oluebube Okonkwo, an indigene of Awka-Etiti in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, brought his ordeal and pains to the attention of the public in videos currently trending on social media, where he recounted his encounter with a single mother, identified as Miss Oluebeube Onwe, from Ngbo, Ebonyi State.

Ikenga Ugochinyere Exposes ‘Tiger Base’ Slave Camp, Accuses Imo Governor’s Allies, Rogue Police of Plot to Frame Him for Banditry
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/ikenga-ugochinyere-exposes-tiger-base-slave-camp-accuses-imo-governors-allies-rogue-police-of-plot-to-frame-him-for-banditry/
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — In a chilling development that threatens to tear the fabric of Nigeria’s democratic and internal security architecture apart, high-profile federal lawmaker Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has exposed a sinister, state-backed conspiracy designed to frame, arrest, and permanently silence him using fabricated charges of terrorism, gunrunning, and murder.

Addressing an emergency, live-broadcast press conference in Abuja, Ugochinyere—the fiery lawmaker representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency—sent shockwaves through the nation by blowing the whistle on a notorious “secret detention camp” operating inside Imo State. He alleged that rogue police operatives, working hand-in-glove with the political enforcers of Governor Hope Uzodimma, are running a private torture ring to fabricate evidence against opposition figures.

‘They Told Tinubu I Planned to Kill Him for the Presidency’ — Shettima Exposes Assassination Blackmail
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/they-told-tinubu-i-planned-to-kill-him-for-the-presidency-shettima-exposes-assassination-blackmail/
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that political detractors falsely accused him of plotting to assassinate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seize the presidency.

The Vice President made the disclosure on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, highlighting the severe undercurrents of political mischief and blackmail within the nation’s political landscape.

The Allegation

Speaking on the nature of trust and loyalty in high-stakes politics, Shettima explained that certain individuals deliberately carried malicious rumors to the President. These actors alleged that the Vice President harbored treacherous intentions and was actively seeking to eliminate his principal to constitutionally step into the presidential role.

How Makinde’s Surge Shatters Tinubu’s Base And Boosts The Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/how-makindes-surge-shatters-tinubus-base-and-boosts-the-obi-kwankwaso-ticket/
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — The official entrance of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde into the 2027 presidential race has completely rewritten Nigeria’s electoral math. Political analysts confirm his campaign will split the South-West voting bloc, creating a clear path to victory for the Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso coalition.

By launching his campaign under the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Makinde has transformed a traditional two-party race into a highly volatile multi-front contest.

Asari Dokubo Attacks Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket, Claims Vote for Peter Obi is “Vote to Hell”
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/asari-dokubo-attacks-obi-kwankwaso-ticket-claims-vote-for-peter-obi-is-vote-to-hell/
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PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA — Former Niger Delta militant leader Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo has launched a fierce verbal assault against the opposition alliance, declaring that a vote for the Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ticket is “a vote to Hell”.

Dokubo, a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu, made the statements during a live broadcast, levelling religious accusations against the opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.

‘I’m Stopping a National Fraud’ — Umar Ardo Defends Legal War Against NDC as Masses Label Him an APC-Sponsored Sellout
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/im-stopping-a-national-fraud-umar-ardo-defends-legal-war-against-ndc-as-masses-label-him-an-apc-sponsored-sellout/
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — The promoter of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Dr. Umar Ardo, has fiercely defended his legal opposition to the registration of the newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), claiming his actions are a personal crusade to stop a “national fraud” rather than a targeted attack on Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

However, his public justifications have sparked immense backlash from the Nigerian masses, who are openly dismissing him as an APC-sponsored agent deployed by the presidency to destabilize the potent opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 polls.

“If the People Don’t Want You, Go and Sleep”: Jonathan Rejects Desperate Politics Amid 2027 Pressure
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/if-the-people-dont-want-you-go-and-sleep-jonathan-rejects-desperate-politics-amid-2027-pressure/
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ABUJA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a blunt message to Nigeria’s political class, warning that leadership should never be a “do-or-die” affair. Speaking to a massive crowd of supporters at his office in Abuja on May 7, 2026, the former leader declared that any politician rejected by the voters should gracefully exit the stage rather than cling to power.

The remarks come at a critical time as various groups intensify their calls for the Bayelsa-born statesman to join the 2027 presidential race to “rescue” the nation from its current economic and security challenges.

Sim Fubara Mulls NDC Move After Dramatic APC Screening Snub
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/the-big-deception-kwankwaso-and-i-are-both-working-for-tinubu-shekarau-drops-bombshell/
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PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State is on the edge as reports emerge that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is preparing to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The move follows a high-stakes standoff in Abuja, where the Governor was reportedly snubbed during a party screening process.

The development has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, signaling a total collapse of the fragile peace within the Rivers APC.

Extortion at ABSU: Dr. KC Izuogo and the Growing “Pay-to-Pass” Crisis in Nigerian Universities
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/extortion-at-absu-dr-kc-izuogo-and-the-growing-pay-to-pass-crisis-in-nigerian-universities/
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UTURU — A disturbing wave of allegations has emerged from Abia State University (ABSU), where students are raising an urgent alarm over a systematic extortion ring allegedly operated by a senior lecturer.
The outcry centers on Dr. KC Izuogo of the Mass Communication department, who is accused of turning his “Introduction to Advertising” course into a mandatory toll gate for students.
The ABSU “Sorting” Protocol
According to multiple student accounts, the path to a passing grade in Dr. Izuogo’s class requires two distinct payments: a N5,000 fee for a course handout and a N20,000 “sorting” fee to guarantee exam success.
Students allege that failure to comply with these financial demands results in an automatic “F,” regardless of their academic performance.

Comparative Performance Analysis Of Charles Soludo and Peter Obi’s Administrations
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/comparative-performance-analysis-of-charles-soludo-and-peter-obis-administrations/
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While the debate over roads dominates the headlines, the real battle for Anambra’s future is being fought in the classroom. Peter Obi is remembered for his historic decision to return schools to the missions, but Governor Soludo has countered with a massive recruitment drive and a “free education” policy that has reshaped the public school system.
Teacher Recruitment: Volume vs. Strategy
The scale of hiring under the current administration has set a new record for the state.
The Obi Era (2006–2014): Peter Obi employed roughly 4,000 teachers over his eight-year tenure. His focus was on filling specific gaps in science and ICT to support his massive distribution of computers.
The Soludo Era (2022–Present): In just four years, Governor Soludo has hired a total of 8,115 teachers. His goal was to eliminate the “schools without teachers” phenomenon. By hiring 5,000 in his first year and another 3,115 recently, he has brought the student-to-teacher ratio to roughly 26:1, meeting international benchmarks.

Northern Rejection: Youths Destroy Tinubu Posters and Billboards in Defiance of “Renewed Hope” Agenda
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/northern-rejection-youths-destroy-tinubu-posters-and-billboards-in-defiance-of-renewed-hope-agenda/
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KANO, NIGERIA — The streets of Northern Nigeria have become a battlefield of political symbolism as irate youths engage in a widespread campaign to reject the Tinubu administration. From the commercial hubs of Kano to the borders of Katsina and Kaduna, the rhythmic tearing of paper and the dismantling of steel frames have marked a definitive public break from the presidency.

By systematically destroying President Bola Tinubu’s posters and billboards, Northern youths are sending a clear message: the region is no longer a guaranteed voting bloc for the current administration. In several communities, local groups have gone as far as making it an informal “law” that no Tinubu campaign material should be displayed on private shops or residences, citing a total loss of faith.

Boko Haram Overruns Borno Military Base; Commanding Officer Injured as Insurgents Cart Away Operational Vehicles
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/boko-haram-overruns-borno-military-base-commanding-officer-injured-as-insurgents-cart-away-operational-vehicles/
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MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA — Tragedy struck the Nigerian military in the early hours of Thursday, May 7, 2026, as suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists launched a devastating assault on a forward operational base in the Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State.

The audacious night-time raid resulted in the deaths of several soldiers and left a high-ranking officer, Lieutenant Colonel Manu, the commanding officer of the formation, with critical injuries.

“We Are Done Begging”: Compilation of Nigerian Politicians Assaulted by Angry Constituents
https://247ureports.com/2026/04/we-are-done-begging-compilation-of-nigerian-politicians-assaulted-by-angry-constituents/
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ABUJA – The recent assault on a lawmaker in Zamfara State highlights a growing and violent trend of “jungle justice” against the political class. Across Nigeria and even in the diaspora, aggrieved citizens are increasingly abandoning traditional protests in favour of physical confrontations, stoning, and public humiliation of officials they accuse of abandonment and looting.

Below is a compiled record of high-profile incidents where Nigerian political leaders were physically attacked by the people they represent:

Timipre Sylva at Large as FG Arraigns Six Suspects Over Alleged Coup Plot
https://247ureports.com/2026/04/timipre-sylva-at-large-as-fg-arraigns-six-suspects-over-alleged-coup-plot/
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ABUJA – The Federal Government on Wednesday formally arraigned six suspects before a Federal High Court in Abuja for their alleged involvement in a plot to topple the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

While the defendants stood trial on a 13-count charge bordering on treason and terrorism, the former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, was notably absent. The prosecution identified Sylva as a key figure in the alleged plot but noted he remains “at large.”

“He Did It Deliberately”: Donald Duke Accuses Atiku of Sabotaging Opposition to Hand Tinubu Victory
https://247ureports.com/2026/04/he-did-it-deliberately-donald-duke-accuses-atiku-of-sabotaging-opposition-to-hand-tinubu-victory/
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ABUJA – Former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke has launched a stinging attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of orchestrating a deliberate plan to split the opposition vote in 2023 to pave the way for President Bola Tinubu’s victory.

Duke, who recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), argued that Atiku’s insistence on running for the presidency in 2023—despite a widespread consensus that power should shift to the South—was a calculated move that fractured the opposition.

Troops Neutralise Gunmen in Plateau State; Residents Dismiss Operation as “Window Dressing”
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BARKIN LADI – While troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE reported the neutralisation of two armed gunmen in Barkin Ladi on Tuesday night, the development has been met with deep skepticism and resentment from the local population.

Despite the military’s report of a successful ambush near Doruwa Babuje, many residents in the affected Christian communities view the intervention as too little, too late.

A Crisis of Confidence
Community leaders and survivors in Plateau State allege that the Nigerian security architecture has repeatedly failed them during sustained attacks by armed Fulani bandits. Residents point to instances where security forces were reportedly present in the state while villagers were being slaughtered and women raped, yet failed to intervene decisively.

US Lawmaker Accuses Defense Minister Matawalle of Bribery to Suppress Genocide Report
https://247ureports.com/2026/04/us-lawmaker-accuses-defense-minister-matawalle-of-bribery-to-suppress-genocide-report/
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ABUJA — A major international scandal has hit the Ministry of Defence following a viral video released by United States Florida Representative Kimberly Daniels. The American lawmaker has alleged that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, attempted to bribe a U.S. official to “change the narrative” of a report indicting him for complicity in religious violence and the worsening insecurity in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.

The Bribery Allegation

In a statement that has sent shockwaves through Abuja, Kimberly Daniels, who serves as the Chairwoman of the United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD), claimed that Matawalle offered money to an elected U.S. official. According to Daniels, the bribe was intended to suppress or alter a UN-WCD report focused on the ongoing genocide of Christians in Nigeria.

Yul Edochie Dismisses Peter Obi’s 2027 Ambition, Labels ADC Coalition “Dead on Arrival”
https://247ureports.com/2026/04/yul-edochie-dismisses-peter-obis-2027-ambition-labels-adc-coalition-dead-on-arrival/
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LAGOS — Controversial Nollywood actor and political commentator Yul Edochie has sparked a fresh wave of political debate after declaring that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi will not become the President of Nigeria in the 2027 election cycle.

In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Edochie dismissed Obi’s recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and his efforts to build a grand opposition coalition as a “total waste of time.”

“Dead on Arrival”

Edochie, who has become a vocal supporter of the current administration, claimed that the momentum surrounding Obi’s new political platform is illusory. He asserted that any party Obi joins is destined to face internal friction and eventual fragmentation.

The High Price of ‘Progress’: Enugu Indigenes Cry Out as Mbah’s Smart City Swallows Ancestral Lands
https://247ureports.com/2026/04/the-high-price-of-progress-enugu-indigenes-cry-out-as-mbahs-smart-city-swallows-ancestral-lands/
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ENUGU — Behind the glossy billboards and digital mockups of Governor Peter Mbah’s “New Enugu Smart City” lies a growing trail of tears, demolished homes, and allegations of a state-sponsored land grab. From Nchatancha Nike to Umuigbo Amurri, indigenous communities are sounding the alarm, accusing the state government of forcefully seizing ancestral lands without compensation to sell them at premium rates to the wealthy.

“Homeless on Our Own Land”

The dream of a 10,000-acre urban paradise has become a nightmare for the people of Nchatancha Nike in Enugu East. Residents watched in horror as bulldozers—backed by heavily armed security forces—leveled ancestral homes and farmlands to make way for the “Smart City” infrastructure.

“I Am Politically Bigger Than Peter Obi” — Kwankwaso Brags as He Eyes ADC Ticket
https://247ureports.com/2026/04/i-am-politically-bigger-than-peter-obi-kwankwaso-brags-as-he-eyes-adc-ticket/
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KANO – Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has sparked a fresh debate within the opposition camp, declaring that he holds more political weight than Peter Obi.

Speaking as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) begins setting its roadmap for 2027, Kwankwaso dismissed suggestions that he should automatically take a back seat to the former Anambra governor.

“I am bigger than Peter Obi politically,” Kwankwaso stated. “I have more experience, I have served in more capacities, and my track record is there for all to see. We must first look at the party’s criteria for deciding a presidential candidate before anyone talks about who should be at the top of the ticket.”

Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Family Ties Between Tinubu Aide and Convicted Igbo-Hater
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The claim suggests that Dr. Essiet, who serves as the SSA to the President on Community Engagement, is the sister of Adeyinka Shoyemi (popularly known as Adeyinka Grandson). Shoyemi gained infamy for his virulent anti-Igbo rhetoric and was sentenced to four and a half years in a London prison in 2022 after being found guilty of inciting racial hatred.

Anambra Lawmaker Hon. Maureen Gwacham Sparks Outrage After Admitting She Knows ‘Nothing’ About Motion She Seconded
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ABUJA — A viral video featuring Hon. Maureen Gwacham, the member representing Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency of Anambra State, has triggered a wave of criticism after she was filmed laughing while admitting she was uninformed about a legislative motion she was supporting.

In the short clip from a recent House of Representatives session, the APGA lawmaker stood up to perform her official duty but stunned colleagues and observers with her candid admission.

NMA Busts Blessing CEO: Influencer Accused Of Doctoring Cancer Report To Scam Donors
https://247ureports.com/2026/04/nma-busts-blessing-ceo-influencer-accused-of-doctoring-cancer-report-to-scam-donors/
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ENUGU — The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has officially waded into the brewing scandal involving social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, confirming that a medical report she paraded as her own was a “clumsy forgery” stolen from a genuine cancer patient.

In a statement that has sent shockwaves through the digital space, the Delta State branch of the NMA revealed that the document Blessing CEO used to claim she was battling stage 4 breast cancer actually belonged to one Miss Deborah Mbara. The medical body noted that the clinical data in the report matched Mbara’s records exactly, but the personal details had been crudely altered to fit the influencer’s narrative.

Easter Sunday Carnage: Seven Killed As Terrorists Target Kaduna Churches
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In the chaos that followed, seven individuals were confirmed dead on the spot. Local sources described the scene as one of total terror, with hymns being silenced by heavy gunfire. After the initial killings, the terrorists reportedly conducted a systematic abduction, marching scores of people into the difficult terrain of the Kajuru-Kachia axis, a known stronghold for bandit groups.

The Ariko area has been a flashpoint for regional instability, with recent data suggesting that nearly 80% of the local population had already been living under the threat of displacement. Despite government assurances of increased security during the festive period, the rural stretches of Southern Kaduna remain acutely vulnerable to these high-casualty raids.