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  News   File Image The President General of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), Yerima Shettima, has condemned the recent meeting between former Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The meeting, which took place in Abuja on Thursday, reportedly focused on forging a political alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections, met with El-Rufai, an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, in what appears to be a strategic move aimed at consolidating support and influencing the political landscape.  Shettima alleged that the meeting between Kwankwaso and El-Rufai was purportedly targeted at President Bola Tinubu, and it potentially reshaped the alliances and strategies among key political players leading up to 2027. Kwankwaso, in a recent post on X, said, "I was pleased to make a cordial visit to my former colleague, ...

  News    File Image  A High Court, sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, capital, has sentenced a 41 years old man, Baridapsi Needam, to 14 years imprisonment for raping and impregnating his daughter. The Bayelsa Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General in the suit numbered YHC/14C/2022 charged the accused with the offence of rape contrary to Section 1(1) of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law of Bayelsa State, 2021. The State Prosecuting Counsel and Deputy Director in the Bayelsa State Ministry of Justice, Pere Amanda Egbuson, told the court that investigations revealed that the accused, Mr Needam began defiling his daughter since she was seven years old by inserting his fingers into her vagina, and started having sex with her in 2020 until she got pregnant in 2022.   The Presiding Judge, Justice D.E Adokeme, while delivering the judgement stated that the prosecution led credible evidence and made reference to the DNA result which revealed 99.99 pe...

  News    Abia, Lagos Among Top 10 Nigerian States with Highest Domestic Debt in Q1 2024 | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image The Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria has announced a significant rise in the nation’s total public debt, which reached N121.67 trillion (approximately $91.46 billion) by March 31, 2024. This figure includes the combined domestic and external debts of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), the thirty-six state governments, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).  In comparison, the total public debt stood at N97.34 trillion (approximately $108.23 billion) as of December 31, 2023, indicating an increase of N24.33 trillion or 24.99% within three months. This surge is primarily attributed to the devaluation of the naira, which led to a reduction in dollar terms by $16.77 billion or 18.34%. In response to escalating debt service costs, state governments have intensified efforts to reduce their debt stock. The total domestic debt of states decrea...

  News   Zelensky Unveils Strategic Plan for Ending War with Russia | #NwokeukwuMascot   File Images  Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday the development of a "comprehensive plan" aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia. This declaration underscores Kyiv's proactive efforts to outline a diplomatic resolution amid a prolonged and brutal conflict. Zelensky's announcement follows a major international summit held in Switzerland earlier this month, where he sought to consolidate global backing for Ukraine's position. Notably absent from the summit was Russia, reflecting the deep-seated rift between the two nations. Zelensky emphasized the importance of garnering widespread international support for Ukraine's proposed peace plan. "It is very important for us to show a plan to end the war that will be supported by the majority of the world," Zelensky stated at a press conference in Kyiv, alongside Slovenian Presid...

  News   Fact Check: ABSU Lecturers' Protest Validates Abia PDP's Claims | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image The recent protest by lecturers at Abia State University (ABSU) and Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) over unpaid salary arrears has sparked a debate about whether these arrears are from the past administration or include those accumulated under the current government led by Governor Alex Otti. The controversy was reignited by a statement from Governor Otti at his Nvosi residence, where he told reporters that the salaries at ABSU had been cleared, attributing any unpaid amounts to issues with the respective banks of the employees. This prompted a rebuttal from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), ABSU chapter, which asserted that many workers had not yet received their payments. Further complicating the issue,  the Abia State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Mike Akpara, announced during a press conference in Umuahia on Tuesday that the government...

  News   Obikabia Checkpoint Attack: Sgt. Ugochukwu Charles Laid to Rest Amid Tears | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image  Ugwunagbo, Abia State - In a deeply somber ceremony, Sergeant Ugochukwu Charles, a dedicated military officer with 30 years of service, was laid to rest in his hometown in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area. Sgt. Ugochukwu was tragically killed on May 30, 2023, during an attack on a military checkpoint at Obikabia Junction in the Ogbor-hill axis of Aba. The widely condemned attack, carried out by unknown assailants, claimed the lives of Sgt. Ugochukwu and four other soldiers, highlighting the alarming rise in insecurity in Abia State. In response to the surge in heinous crimes, the Abia State Government has restricted tricycle operation hours within Aba   and Umuahia. This incident has raised significant concerns about the safety of both military personnel and civilians in the region. Sgt. Ugochukwu, who was only a few years away from retirement, had served...

  News   ABSU Lecturers Protest Unpaid Salaries, Urge Governor Alex Otti to Take Action | #NwokeukwuMascot   File Image  Lecturers at Abia State University (ABSU) have taken to the streets in protest over unpaid salaries, urging Abia State Governor Alex Chioma Otti to address their grievances. The demonstration, captured in a widely circulated video, brings to light the financial difficulties faced by the university's academic staff. This follows after video of protest by health workers at Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) in Aba  went viral on Tuesday, who demonstrated at the hospital premises against the nonpayment of 21 months of salary. In the video, lecturers can be seen marching with placards and chanting slogans, demanding the immediate payment of their outstanding salaries. The protesters highlighted their prolonged financial struggles, which have significantly impacted their livelihoods and professional responsibilities. The lecture...

  Politics   Biden Calls Trump a Convicted Felon with 'Morals of an Alley Cat' at Fiery Presidential Debate | #NwokeukwuMascot  File Image WASHINGTON D.C. – The presidential debate between incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, both vying for the upcoming elections, was marked by intense exchanges and sharp criticisms. Hosted by CNN on Thursday, the debate spotlighted Biden's contentious remarks and his performance, which many have described as shaky. In one of the night's most striking moments, Biden lambasted Trump, calling him a "convicted felon with the morals of an alley cat." This incendiary comment was likely a reference to Trump becoming the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes. A New York jury found Trump guilty of all 34 charges related to a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor. Biden didn't stop there. He went on to label Trump a "s...

  Politics   Democrats Urge Biden to Withdraw from Presidential Race Following Debate Performance | #NwokeukwuMascot  Photo: Joe Biden | Donald Trump  WASHINGTON D.C. – A wave of concern swept through the Democratic Party after President Joe Biden's performance in Thursday night's debate with former President Donald Trump. Prominent Democrats are now urging Biden to consider withdrawing from the presidential race, fearing his perceived weaknesses may render him unelectable in November. NBC News reported that the debate amplified criticisms long harbored by Trump's supporters, portraying Biden as unfit for office. This portrayal has struck a chord with some Democrats, who worry about Biden's ability to secure a victory. "This was like watching a champion boxer past his prime," said one Democratic lawmaker. "It's time for his corner to throw in the towel," he added, suggesting that Biden should step aside. The prospect of replacing Biden, however, ...

  Relationship   …10 RULES OF SEX DURING DATING | #NwokeukwuMascot  File Image 1.)  Avoid Immediate Intimacy: Resist the urge to sleep with a partner on the first date. Take time to build a connection and establish mutual respect. For men:  Don't sleep with a woman on the first day of seeing her naked body. Create an emergency and stop.  2.)  Maintain Boundaries: It’s advisable not to sleep over at a partner's place too early in the relationship. Keeping some personal space can help maintain a sense of independence and respect. For men:  Don't sleep in a woman's house, whether it is your first night with her or the second or the last. Sleeping in her house is losing your power and control. 3.)  Always Use Protection: Use condoms consistently until both partners are ready for a committed, monogamous relationship. This is crucial for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies.   4.)  Daytime Intimacy:...