…Concerned Lovers of good governance By Peter Uwa Initially, we, CONCERNED Lovers of Truth And Good Governance, felt like allowing the publication with the above headline and which was routed through an Owerri-based tabloid,the Watchdog newspaper,fizzle out naturally, without qualms, as that has always, been the case with fallacious publications that emanate from crash ignorance of the real meaning of SUPPORT For GOOD GOVERNANCE and overall well-being of the society. However, for the mere fact that to a large extent, silence on issues of common interest, is often, interpreted as…
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Tackling Bribery, Corruption in Public Life
Nigeria is said to rank the 36th most corrupt country in the world ,according to the 2024 report released by Transparency International (TI) this year, 2025. Reports have it that Nigeria was joined by “Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon in the same rating . However , no matter how TI arrived at the present rating of the country, many Nigerians are believe or are insistent that corruption is prevalent in the country. The ranking released recently by TI, is said to be based on the 2024 corruption perceptions index.…
Read MoreCongratulatory Message
I, Chief Okay Dike, the President General of Umuoma Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, heartily congratulate Amanze Bob-Njemanze, on your appointment as the Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Owerri Capital Development Authority, OCDA. I am confident that you will justify the Governor’s confidence by adding value to the operations of OCDA. I pray God to grant you the wisdom and grace to navigate through the challenges of your new assignment. Congrats,once again! Signed: Chief Okay Dike. President General, Umuoma Nekede, Owerri West LGA.…
Read MoreWe’ve Been Wondering For Years Where Boko Haram Gets Money –Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has raised serious concerns about the sources of funding for the terrorist group Boko Haram, following allegations made by US Congressman Scott Perry. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ndume called for an urgent investigation into claims that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) may have indirectly funded Boko Haram and other terrorist organizations. The allegations came to light during a hearing of the US Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency last Thursday. The session, titled “The War on Waste: Stamping Out…
Read More2027: Opposition Aim To Recreate History Uncertainty As Opposition Parties Plan Alliance Against APC, Tinubu.
BY FELIX NWANERI writes on the move by chieftains of the main opposition political parties to form an alliance that will unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election The coming together of a number of political parties in 2013 to form the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2015 general election re-enacted an existing trend in Nigeria’s politics referred to as politics of merger or alliance. APC’s emergence at the time was like a bolt out of the blues not because Nigerians were unaware…
Read More2027: Northern Nigeria Will Become Refugee Camp if Tinubu Wins—Babachir
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has reportedly allied with ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai in opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election in 2027. According to theDaily Post, Lawal claims that there is a growing consensus in northern Nigeria that Tinubu must step down, blaming the president’s economic policies for worsening poverty in the region. He warned that if Tinubu remains in power, northern Nigeria could turn into a “large refugee camp.” However, not all northern groups share this sentiment. Some indigenous Hausa Christians have rejected…
Read MoreOgwa Unity Forum honoursUgoezeObichukwu as Ezi Ada 1 of Ogwa
The Ogwa Unity Forum (OUF), an apex socio-cultural organization in Ogwa Clan, last month honoured one of her illustrious daughters, Ugoeze Chinyere Obichukwu, with the prestigious Ezi Ada 1 of Ogwa award. Ugoeze received the award at the occasion of Ogwa Unity Cultural Carnival which took place at the Community Primary School, EkwereazuOgwa in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State. The event which was graced by the Imo State Deputy Governor,Lady Chinyere IhuomaEkomaru, as special guest of honour according to the organizers was designed to create unity and bond the people. The…
Read MoreIPOB: I’m Ready To Remain In Detention … Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday said he’s prepared to remain in detention all his life until a proper and impartial judge handles his matter. Kanu alleged a serial executive and judicial fraud being perpetrated against him since 2021 when he was extraordinarily renditioned. The IPOB leader claimed that his matter is deliberately being shielded from judges and justices who can deliver impartial judgments that may lead to the Federal Government losing in court. Kanu is currently facing trial before Justice Binta Nyako of…
Read MoreEdwin Clark Is Dead
Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Edwin Clark, is dead. It was learnt that the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader died at 97 on Monday night. This was disclosed via a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family. The statement read, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday 17th February, 2025. The family appreciates your prayers at this time. “Other details will be announced later by…
Read MoreAnambra Community Name Change: Supreme Court Never Affirmed Umuchukwi.
Contrary to a news report last week that the Supreme Court has endorsed Umuchukwu in the disputed name change of an Anambra community from Nkerehi, reports filtering to the public indicates that the news item is false and does not represent the true position. A Press statement from the first appellant Barr. Basil Igwike and availed the media, he attacked the information describing it as not only grossly misleading but a piece of junk journalism. Igwike explained that the matter is still pending at the lower Court in Aguata, adding…
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