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MutfwangHormuz: US, Gulf Allies Lobby UN to Act Against IranStrait of Hormuz: ‘We’re Pausing Project Freedom Temporarily’ — Donald TrumpAir-Conditioned Kitchen’ Politician: Melaye Slams Obi’s Defection to NDCN500k Ransom Collected Before Murder: Man Arrested for Abducting and Killing 16-Year-Old GirlArsenal Edges Past Atletico Madrid to Reach Champions League FinalADC Official Accuses Peter Obi of Selfish Ambition After DefectionJust In: ADC Unveils Revised 2026 Primary Election Timetable and Steep Nomination FeesNew Blood, New Direction: Enugu NDC Claims Growing Support Ahead of ElectionKano NDC Unity Restored After National Intervention Following Kwankwaso’s ReturnFirst Time: Ganduje Recognizes Sanusi’s Emir Title Since 2020 DepositionPresidential Villa Worker Admits Involvement in 2025 Coup Plot DiscussionsEl-Rufai’s Second Attempt at Freedom Faces ICPC Opposition in CourtPUBLIC DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE OF REPUDIATIONChukwuma Soludo Names Slain Businessman’s Mother, Esther Chinyere Onyekesi, Commissioner for Women Affairs“Awgu Celebrates Its Finest: Chairman Okolo Honours Ogbonia, Udeuhele on Birthdays, Hails Legacy of Leadership and Service”Former Kano Deputy Governor Gwarzo dumps ADC four weeks after defectionTwo Hantavirus cases confirmed on cruise ship – WHOFirst Russian oil arrives in Japan since US and Israel’s war with IranComplaint filed against LinkedIn for reportedly selling user dataPeter Obi leaving ADC pushes Igbo presidency quest 20 years back – MaigariManchester City star Phil Foden agrees to sign new four-year dealUS intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran’s nuclear programUS data firm removes Kled app from Nigeria over ‘95% fraud’ rateSecret Service Agent arrested for allegedly masturbating in hotel hallwayIt’s a relief Obi, Kwankwaso left us – ADCWayne Rooney Predicts EPL Champions, Commends Team’s EfficiencyTrump: Iran War Could Continue for Another Three WeeksNEMA Launches Early Response Plan, Strengthens Collaboration with DSSSeun Kuti Reveals He’s Been Blacklisted for 13 Years in Music IndustryGunrunner Arrested as Troops Raid IPOB Hideouts in South-EastUN Raises Alarm Over 20,000 Seafarers Facing War-Related DangersInvestors Record N62bn Gain as Nigerian Exchange Limited Begins Week on Positive NoteNDC ZONES 2023 PRESIDENCY TO THE SOUTH, CONFIRMS Buba GaladimaADC Mourns Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Defection, Calls It ‘Setback But Not Fatal’Power Play in Rivers: Wike Endorses APC Candidate for 2027 PollsPDP Unveils 2026 Primaries Timetable and Steep Nomination FeesUnacceptable”: Kano NDC Chairman Vows to Block Kwankwaso’s Seizure of Structure“A NEW DIPLOMATIC DAWN: Nigerians in the Netherlands Celebrate Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu’s Rise to Foreign Affairs Minister”EFCC Arraigns Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni Over Alleged N15.6bn FraudBanks Cut CBN Deposits by 28% as Interest Rate Adjustment Reshapes Lending StrategyFG Moves to Strengthen Police Training with New Academy Campus, Upgrade of 42 CollegesNigeria Mounts Diplomatic Pressure on South Africa Over Fresh Xenophobic ProtestsBREAKING: Enugu ADC Shuts Down Defection Rumours, Declares Total Loyalty, Endorses Ocho for 2027 Governorship RaceChidoka Calls for Inclusive Governance, Institutional Reform to Deepen Participation in Nigeria12 hotels, shopping complexes shut in Lagos over elevator safety violations“The world happened to me” Davido laments as he shares experienceFormer New York Mayor and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani in hospital in critical conditionUS lifts visa freeze on Nigerian doctors and doctors from 38 other countriesAFCON 2025 Final: Moroccan King turns down Senegal President’s request to pardon fansCybercrime allegation: Court remands Justice Crack in SSS custodyUS warship hit by two missiles near Hormuz Strait, Iran claimsStop pampering and begging players to play for Super Eagles – Osaze Odemwingie tells NFFActress Cameron Diaz, 53, welcomes third babyNeymar slaps Brazil legend Robinho’s 18-year-old son during training ground fight at SantosNursing student allegedly arrested after she was suspended for exposing poor state of Uwani health centre in EnuguA Life Well Lived: Chief Alexander Ozobu Gets Befitting Farewell as Community Celebrates His Lasting LegacyAPC Once More Extends Form Sale, Submission Deadlines, Alters Screening DatesCourt in Abuja Fixes May 5 for Judgment in DSS Staff N5.5bn Case Against SERAPPortable Claims Boxing Match Against Carter Efe Was Scripted to Avoid N23 Billion PayoutMoney to Be Made: Badmus Challenges Akindele to Boxing Ring ShowdownNiger State Doctors Issue 72-Hour Ultimatum Over Kidnapped Colleague,Dickson Crowns Obi, Kwankwaso As ‘Biggest Political Brands’ Joining NDCDont Come Here: Obi Urges Tinubu Administration to Allow Peaceful Building of New Party “NDC”Just In: Political Shift: Yusuf Datti Quits ADC After Disagreement with National LeadershipOpposition Parties NDC and APM Face Crisis Over National Legal Adviser’s Alleged Dual MembershipBenue APC Crisis: Alia, Akume Resolve Differences, Target 2027 Elections and National Assembly WinsBreaking: Peter Obi and Kwankwaso Officially Defect to NDC in Major Political Shake-Up“REBIRTH OF SERVICE: Gov. Peter Mbah’s Landmark Overhaul Reopens Awgu NYSC Camp as Chairman Okolo Welcomes Corps Members to a New Era of Excellence”UN Raises Alarm Over Rising Attacks on Journalists WorldwideAmaechi Urges Unity in ADC, Says He Ignored Attacks from Obi’s SupportersUNICEF Uncovers Leadership Gaps Affecting Maternal, Child Healthcare in Three States
Thu. May 7th, 2026

Kidnapped Abia lawyer regains freedom

An Umuahia, Abia State-based legal practitioner who was abducted by unknown gunmen on Monday night, has regained his freedom.

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The lawyer, Okey Mbanaso who was kidnapped at about 7.30 pm on the faithful day, was released at about 7.30pm the following day according to a source.The source said, “Okey Mbanaso has been released by his abductors. He was set free at about 7pm on Tuesday, 24 hours after his abduction.While the lawyer was abducted on Monday, his abductors did not take away his car, mobile gadgets and other personal effects.It was not certain if ransom was paid to secure his release.

Ngozi Okpala

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