Arewa Prime News

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disowned trending online audio and video, purported to have featured a conversation with a journalist in which she allegedly claimed that the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, blackmailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the Federal Government jails her.  Natasha, while dissociating herself from the said video and audio recording, urged the general public to disregard the said video in its entirety. A statement the Senator signed personally issued on Wednesday in Abuja, described the purported audio and video as deliberate act of misinformation targeted at damaging her reputation, inciting public distrust, and sowing discord within the leadership of the National Assembly.  The statement reads: "My attention has been drawn to a video currently trending online purporting to feature me in a conversation with a journalist in which I  allegedly claimed that the Senate President,...

*Accuses Gov of running 'one-man show' The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at Governor Alex Otti of Abia state, describing his administration as a “one-man show” driven by propaganda rather than purpose. Abia State chapter of the party, however, assured the people and residents in the state of a competent hand devoid of propaganda and a one-man show.  Speaking at the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Partners in the state, which held late on Sunday, Abia State APC Chairman, Dr. Kingsley C. Ononogbu, said a “better and truly new Abia” is still possible under the right leadership. The Renewed Hope Partners is a support group of the party solely mobilizing support for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of 2027 general elections.  According to Ononogbu, the inauguration marks the beginning of the journey aimed at repositioning Abia State for the Renewed Hope Crusade, and I believe so because I can see on the faces of everyone here...

A community leader and public affairs analyst, from Ohuhu Umuahia North in Abia State, Chief Uche Aguoru, has called out the state governor, Alex Otti to fulfill his campaign promise on Local Government Autonomy.  Chief Aguoru said governor Otti came into office riding a wave of optimism, promising to restore transparency, accountability, and autonomy to local government councils but two years into his tenure, that promise, just like many others, has been shattered. According Aguoru, currently local government chairmen, constitutionally empowered to drive development, have become mere figureheads. Not a single council can point to a meaningful project initiated or completed under their current administration.  In a article released to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, titled "Fraud and Maladministration: How Alex Otti Government is Undermining Local Government Administration in Abia State", the community leader discribed the situation as unacceptable and shameful. He...

The legal team of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has condemned what it described as a troubling pattern of selective justice, following the filing of criminal charges against the senator by the Federal Government despite a dozen pending petitions she filed between March and May 2025. In a public statement issued by her legal counsel, Uju Nwoduwu, the team detailed twelve petitions submitted by Akpoti-Uduaghan addressing grave issues such as cyberstalking, threats to life, defamation, and an alleged assassination plot.  These petitions, the team claims, have not been acted upon by the Nigeria Police Force or relevant security agencies. “The public expects law enforcement and prosecutorial bodies to uphold fairness, the rule of law, and impartial justice in all matters involving her,” the statement read. The legal team expressed concern that while Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s complaints remain uninvestigated, counter-allegations from those she named, including Senate Presid...

Max Healthcare India and Alsadal Group, in partnership with Habib Medical Center, Wuse II, Abuja, has concluded arrangements to host a Free Medical Outreach. It was gathered that the free medical outreach will take place at the Habib Medical Center, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, on Thursday May 29,  2025 and will commence by 9:00am and end  5:00pm. According to the notice sighted by our correspondent,  renowned Specialists from India,  Dr. Dodul Mondal, a Leading Cancer Specialist will be on ground. Similarly, Dr. Abhishek, a  Senior Ortho-Spine Consultant will also be available to render services. "Are you or a loved one facing serious health concerns? Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to consult with top Indian super-specialist doctors—at no cost! "Get expert consultations on all types of cancers including breast, lung, stomach, pancreas, gynecological cancers, sarcomas, and tumors of the brain, spine, and bones. "Receive profess...

Ahead of May 29, 2025 second anniversary of Governor Alex Otti in Abia State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly demanded for accountability, accusing the incumbent state government of secrecy in the cost of projects and the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).  The party said while Alex Otti, as an opposition leader, fiercely and consistently criticised the former administration of Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, he has now, as governor, become increasingly intolerant of dissent.  In a statement released to newsmen on Sunday, titled, "Calls for Accountability Mount as Critics Challenge Abia State’s Financial Management Under Governor Otti" signed by the Abia State PDP Publicity Secretary, Mazi Eric Ikwuagwu, noted that the administration has come under intense public scrutiny, "as respected voices once aligned with the current government now raise alarm over alleged financial mismanagement."  According to Ikwuagwu, the opposition argue that his administ...