Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on Wednesday, warned that if Nigeria refused to do away with the 1999 Constitution, it would be hard for anyone to fix the country. He described Nigeria as a pluralistic country that needed to address its diversity with true federal constitutions. “To those who think that the trouble with Nigeria today is the political leadership, I would say that as long as we have the 1999 Constitution as our grundnorm, not even Angel Gabriel or Malaikah Jibrin as leaders can successfully tackle the divisiveness,…
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Okpebholo: Bat died on my bed day after Edo Gov election but…
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has claimed a day after the keenly-contested September 21 governorship election, he found a dead bat on his bed.He said this was while he was awaiting the results of the poll but God Almighty saved him.He urged Edo residents and other lovers of democracy worldwide to always put their trust only in the Lord without seeking lesser gods. Okpebholo, during a praise concert, as part of activities for his inauguration and Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, admonished Nigerians and other friends of the country to always hold…
Read MoreWe’ll Begin Comprehensive Metering To Eliminate Estimated Billing – MD Mainpower
The Managing Director of Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL), Dr. Ernest Mupwaya, has disclosed the company’s plan to begin comprehensive metering of all customers to eliminate estimated billing in Enugu State. The MD made this known on Wednesday during a stakeholder engagement at Oakland Hotels, Enugu, to outline the company’s vision for reliable power supply and customer-centric services. Dr. Mupwaya introduced MainPower’s strategic initiatives aimed at transforming electricity distribution and enhancing customer service in Enugu State. He announced that MainPower would commence metering next week with free installations prioritized in…
Read More‘You cannot be seen to be giving cars or houses to the judges who are going to determine your cases’ -Falana knocks Wike over car and house gifts to judges
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says it is wrong for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to give judges houses and cars. Wike had in October flagged off the Design and Construction of 40 Judges’ Quarters in the Katampe District in the nation’s capital, Abuja, which has generated controversy, with many arguing that it is unethical. Falana speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, said; The veteran lawyer said this is the reason the autonomy of the judiciary has been constitutionalized, so that the…
Read MoreOhanaeze Youth Council Calls on Northern Nigeria to Offer Apology to Nnamdi Kanu Over Ango Abdullahi’s Remarks on Nigeria’s Expiration
… The Spirit Of Jerry Rawlings Of Ghana May Possess Nigerian Youth. The Apex Socio-cultural Youth organization of Igbo race world wide, Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC) ably led by Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka has warned Nigeria Politicians that Nigeria Political and economic situation might awake the spirit of Jerry Rawlings in Nigeria Youth. Prof. Ango Abdullahi, representing the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), made a landmark statement on November 12, 2024, asserting that Nigeria’s federation ceased to be viable since 2014, a decade ago. It’s obvious that Prof Ango Abdullahi’s call for…
Read More“I no go give shishi” – OPM pastor replies kidnappers who demanded 50M rans0m for the church’s abdúcted school principal
The superintendent of the Omega Power Ministry church, Pastor Chinyere has refused to pay the ransom demanded by Northern kidnappers after abducting the church’s school principal. Releasing an official statement on the church’s Facebook account, the pastor informed the public about the tragic news of the principal of the OPM free school in Jos being held hostage by kidnappers. The man of God vehemently refused to pay them the demanded money because he would not give God’s money to criminals who by their actions ridicule the good works he was…
Read MoreSuper Eagles secure 2025 Africa Cup Nations ticket
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco. The Eagles’ qualification was confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 in Kigali on Thursday. With Super Eagles in 10 points, neither Rwanda on five points nor Libya who are now on four points can do enough to overtake the Super Eagles with only one matchday left to play for the two teams. Recall that the Super Eagles made it all the way to the final of the last edition staged in Cote d’Ivoire. The 35th…
Read MoreUzodimma Mourns Justice Ogwuegbu, says He’s one of Imo’s special gifts to Nigeria
Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has described the late Justice Emmanuel Ogwuegbu as one of the special gifts Imo State gave to Nigeria. Justice Ogwuegbu whose impact was felt in the judiciary for more than 50 years, and eventually retired from the Supreme Court (1992-2003), hails from Amainyi in Ihitte- Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State. He was aged 91 A statement by Oguwike Nwachuku, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser Media to the Imo State Governor said his principal is greatly pained over the loss. He said Justice…
Read MoreImo Son Emerges SSANU’S National Treasurer .
An illustrious son of Imo State who doubles as President of Owerri Sports Club, Comrade Uchenna Nwokeji has emerged as National Treasurer of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU. In a keenly contested election held yesterday in Abuja, Nwokeji won his opponent by pulling 617 against 311. His emergence has been described by many as a reward for hard work, particularly in view of his selfless service to the Federal University of Technology, FUTO, where he served in various capacities before he emerged as National Treasurer. Nwokeji is…
Read MoreIhekweme Gives Conditions To Stop Attack On Imo Gov: Return to Imo In 3 Days, Tackle Bad Roads, Food Crisis, Insecurity
…” Stay home, address our problems, pay pensioners” A former commissioner in Imo State, Dr Fabian Ihekweme has urged Governor Hope Uzodinma to concentrate on addressing the pertinent issues and challenges confronting the state, including what he described as food crisis, road rehabilitation, insecurity as well as pay arrears of salaries and pensions. The ex-commissioner gave the above conditions to the incumbent governor as a result of numerous calls from Senior citizens and Political personalities for him to stop further media campaign against alleged misgovernance in the state. Ihekweme, who…
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