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By Deborah Nnamdi The Abia State Government has finalised the acquisition of Afro Beverages from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, marking another milestone in its industrial revival programme. Governor Alex Otti disclosed the development on Friday during the February edition of his monthly media parley at the Government House in Umuahia, stating that the acquisition process had been concluded and the state had begun receiving expressions of interest from prospective investors. Afro Beverages is one of five moribund industries identified by the administration for revival as part of efforts to boost manufacturing output and create jobs across the state.…

Photo: OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman OpenAI has reached an agreement with the United States Department of War to deploy its artificial intelligence models within the department’s classified network, marking a significant expansion of AI use in sensitive government environments. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, announced the development on Saturday via his X handle, describing the deal as the culmination of extensive discussions focused on safety, governance and the responsible use of advanced AI systems. Altman said the Department of War demonstrated what he described as “a deep respect for safety” and a commitment to achieving the best possible…

By Deborah Nnamdi Residents of Ila-Orangun in Osun State fled their homes after four teenagers allegedly inscribed the words “Bandit Today Today” on a residential building, triggering fears of an impending attack in the community. The graffiti, discovered on a house wall in the Ajegunle area of Ila-Orangun, reportedly caused widespread panic, with many residents deserting the area over concerns of possible banditry. Operatives of the Osun State Police Command later arrested four suspects in connection with the incident. Confirming the development on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the teenagers were taken into custody on…

The Chairman of the Adamawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Hamza Bello, has resigned from his position and the party alongside other members of the State Executive Council and the 21 local government PDP chairmen in the state. The mass resignation was announced on Friday evening during a press briefing at the party’s secretariat in Yola, coming just hours after Governor Ahmadu Fintiri declared his defection earlier in the day. Addressing journalists, Bello said the decision was taken in the best interest of Adamawa State, noting that the move was aimed at aligning with the political direction…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE) has dismissed reports alleging that a former Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, financed a purported coup plot against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by Chief Igoni William, the group described the allegations as unverified and expressed concern that some reputable online newspapers published the claims without providing any proof. The CJE said it was troubling that such serious accusations were circulated without confirmation from the Defence Headquarters or any recognized security agency. It questioned the source, authenticity, and timing of the information used…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested Shafiu Usman, an alleged mastermind of multiple kidnapping operations across Kogi, Niger, Kwara, and Zamfara states. Security sources disclosed that Usman was apprehended at a hideout in Gombe State, where he had reportedly gone into hiding following the December 14, 2025 attack on the Evangelical Church Winning All Church in Ayetoro, Kogi State. Armed men riding motorcycles had stormed the Ayetoro-Kiri community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State on the day of the incident, abducting at least 30 residents, mostly children and elderly worshippers, from churches…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday dismissed concerns over the presence of United States military personnel in Nigeria, stating that the support being provided by the US government poses no threat to the country’s sovereignty or territorial integrity. The military high command clarified that the assistance comes at no cost to the Federal Government and is strictly focused on training Nigerian troops and strengthening ongoing counter-terrorism operations. On February 17, the DHQ confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment in the country. In a statement issued by the Director of Defence…

…Iran attacks Saudi Arabia, Israel, Bahrain, UAE other US allies In the early hours of Saturday, 28 February 2026, the Middle East was thrust into one of its most dangerous escalations in decades as the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iranian territory, triggering swift and far-reaching retaliation from Tehran across the Gulf region. The joint offensive, described by officials in Washington and Tel Aviv as a pre-emptive security operation, targeted multiple locations inside Iran. Explosions were reported in and around the capital, Tehran, with additional strikes hitting strategic areas in Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, and Kermanshah. According…

By Deborah Nnamdi An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced a detained native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwaokuko Tiwara Aki, to 12 years imprisonment. Delivering judgment, Justice Jude Obiora found Nwangwu guilty on counts three, four, five, six, seven, and eight, sentencing him to two years on each count. The court, however, struck out counts one, two, nine, and 10. Justice Obiora ruled that the sentences would run concurrently. He noted that the convict had already spent 13 months in detention at the Agunechemba facility in Awka and would therefore serve the remaining 11 months…

By Deborah Nnamdi A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has alleged that illegal rare earth mineral mining operations linked to China are fueling terrorist activities in Nigeria and worsening attacks on Christian communities in parts of the country. Moore made the allegation during a live interview on Fox News, shortly after submitting a report on Nigeria’s security situation to former U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week. In the report, Moore raised concerns over persistent insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks targeting Christian communities. He argued that while international attention has largely focused on the religious dimensions of the violence, a…