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    A 24 year-old man, identified as Joseph Eke, has been killed by some angry youths in Umueñe village, Obiangwu community in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State. Joseph, a father of one, was said to have eaten his aunt, Ms Beatrice Eke’s food, leading to a fierce confrontation from Beatrice. It was gathered that during the fight, Joseph used a piece of wood to hit the 76 year-old aunt, who instantly raised an alarm that attracted village youths, who mobbed and started beating him. Joseph was…

Alhaji Sule, 1929–2017, contributed significantly to Nigeria’s socio-political development throughout his illustrious career. He served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, where he was Chairman of the UN Special Committee Against Apartheid. He also served as Chief Whip of the Federal House of Representatives (1954–1959), Leader of Nigeria’s Delegation to the Conference of Independent States (1960), First Federal Commissioner of Public Complaints (1976), and Minister of Mines and Power. President Tinubu believes that immortalising Ambassador Sule’s legacy will inspire younger generations to uphold integrity, patriotism,…

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party  (PDP) and its candidate in the last governorship election in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi challenging the competence of the joint ticket of Lucky Aitedatiwa and his running mate in the election, Olayide Adelami.In a judgment on Tuesday, a five-member panel, presided over by Justice Mohammed Garba, was unanimous in holding that the appeal was without merit and that the appellants lacked the locus standi to query Adelami’s nomination.The court awarded a cost of N8million against the PDP and Ajayi,…

  Governor Fubara, in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo, had invited Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Martins Amaewhule, and 26 other lawmakers for a reconciliation meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt. Naijaonpoint reports that the letter dated March 7, 2025, stated that the meeting was scheduled after the governor received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment regarding the state’s political crisis. Key issues on the agenda included presentation of the 2025 budget to…

Five PDP governors are reportedly collaborating with Nasir El-Rufai and Peter Obi in preparation for the 2027 presidential election. Five PDP governors are reportedly collaborating with Nasir El-Rufai and Peter Obi in preparation for the 2027 presidential election. – Advertisement – El-Rufai and Atiku have engaged in several discussions, with suggestions that their goal is to enhance strategic planning within the PDP to strengthen its electoral position and avoid the divisions seen in the 2023 elections that benefited the APC. Among those involved, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is taking…

  By Williams Odunze  The State Working Committee ,SWC of the Labour Party, Imo State Chapter has passed vote of no confidence on its State Chairman,  Barr.Callistus Ihejiagwa , accusing him of engaging in anti party activities and administrative high-handedness. At  a Press conference organized by the members of the State Working Committee, they alleged that the State party chairman is a political working tool of APC , following what they described as his inactive posture as a leader of an opposition party in the State. Reading  through  a Communique …