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  "Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval," he said. It's unclear if Trump is authorising the public release of these documents. Such action would typically require the approval of a court. It came shortly after Trump said he would sue The Wall Street Journal over an article alleging that a "bawdy" birthday greeting bearing Trump's name was sent to Epstein in 2003, before the late financier was charged with sex crimes. The letter, which the newspaper claims was sent on Epstein's 50th birthday, has been decried by Trump as a "fake". In a post, Trump said that the newspaper and owner Rupert Murdoch "were warned directly" they would be sued if they printed the story, describing it as "false, malicious, and defamatory". According to The Wall Street Journal, a letter bearing Trump...

  The trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed today, Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with strict attendance restrictions in place.  Justice James K. Omotosho, who is presiding over the case, approved a list of only ten individuals from the side of defendant who are permitted to be present in the courtroom. The list, obtained by our correspondent, includes eight senior lawyers and two close associates of Nnamdi Kanu. The approved legal team features several Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), including Kanu G. Agabi, Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu, Paul Erokoro, Emeka Etiaba, Mela Audu Nunghe, Dr. Joseph Akubo, Uchenna Njoku, and Aloy Ejimakor. Also cleared to attend are Hon. Obi Aguocha, a member of the House of Representatives, and Prince Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother to the IPOB leader. The court session, slated to begin at 9:00 a.m., follows the previous hearing where the Federal Government closed its case, and t...

The   Abia State   Government has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Blue Giraffe Development Ltd to establish 20 smart schools in the state. In a speech at the brief event in Umuahia on Saturday, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, described it as “a significant moment”. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the smart school project, which promotes digital learning, features interactive learning systems, computerised boards, high-speed internet access and solar-powered electricity. Mr Ubochi said the MoA would create the enabling environment for the consultant to commence in full swing. He said that one school was chosen in each of the 17 local government areas for the establishment of the smart school. According to him, the three remaining ones will be established in each of the three senatorial districts of Abia North, Abia South and Abia Central. Mr Ubochi said: “We have classified the timeline into three. The first nine will be ...

  In a time when Nigeria is yearning for visionary leadership, principled reformers, and youthful energy, a new name is stepping forward. Prince Kennedy Chigozie Ahanotu is declaring his intention to contest for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the Labour Party. He is not just another candidate. He is a transformational leader offering Nigeria a fresh start - rooted in justice, innovation, environmental consciousness, and people-focused governance. He represents a generational awakening and a bold break from the old system. His candidacy is a call for a new era where leadership is driven by integrity, competence, and compassion. A visionary leader with the heart of a servant and the courage of a reformer, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu is not just a name - he is a symbol of integrity, innovation, and inclusive leadership. With years of experience in public service, environmental economics, youth advocacy, and party organizing, he stands ready to lead Nig...

 It is no news that His Excellency Dr. Alex Ortiz, the Executive Governor of Abia state is a man who has the interest of Ukwa people. His leadership style is worthy of being emulated.  For over a decade, ASA DEVELOPMENT UNION CIVIC CENTER OBEHIE ASA had been abandoned and left with no hope of completion being the first ever socio-cultural and multi-purpose center in the whole of Ukwa land.  The most common cry of Ndi-ASA was that of the region being neglected by past administrations and all thought that emergence of Dr. ALEX CHIOMA OTTI would not make any difference, this shows the extent of trauma and faithless had been subjected to before now.   Thanks to the beacon of hope,DR ALEX CHIOMA OTTI OFR the Executive Governor of Abia State For bringing this seemingly dead dream back to life and allaying the fears and worries of Ndi-ASA by recognizing some key stakeholders to work the path of progressive developmental strides with. In just less than three years in of...

  TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI NEUTRALIZE 24 BOKO HARAM INSURGENTS AND RECOVER WEAPONS IN OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS BETWEEN 4 - 9 JULY 2025 In continuation of the series of coordinated offensive operations across the North East Theatre of operations, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), bolstered by close air support from the Air Component and collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force and hunters, have carried out successful kinetic operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in theatre between 4 - 9 July 2025, eliminating several terrorists. In one of the ambushes conducted at Platari on 4 July 2025, the gallant troops, while lying in wait, made contact with JAS/ISWAP terrorists mounted on bicycles moving from the Sambisa Forest axis to the Timbuktu Triangle. The terrorists were immediately subdued with heavy fire, leading to the neutralization of 3 terrorists. Similarly, following intelligence on  movements of the insurgents around Komala general area, troops sprang anoth...

  In a moment of pride and promise, the Abia State Expanded Executive Council meeting yesterday concluded on a high note with the official celebration of Miss Grace John Nkpa, a teenage student of Academic Planet School, Aba, who has emerged as one of Nigeria’s shining stars on the global stage. Grace, who is barely in her teens, was selected as one of only three girls to represent Nigeria at the prestigious TechGirls 2025 International Exchange Programme in the United States triumphing over more than 250,000 contestants nationwide. The TechGirls International Exchange Programme, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, is a globally recognized summer exchange designed to empower young women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The programme brings together talented teenage girls from 37 countries for three months of immersive learning at Virginia Tech, where participants engage in hands-on workshops, leadership development, and mentorship with STEM pr...