By Dan Opara History was made once again on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as the Prof. Uzorma Foundation for Justice & Equity (PUFJE), under the visionary leadership of renowned academic and humanitarian, Prof. Protus Nathan Uzorma, successfully hosted its 4th Annual Public Lecture, Founder’s Birthday Celebration, and Youth Empowerment Programme. Held under the compelling theme “Youth Development and Nation Building,” the event recorded a resounding success, drawing thought leaders, policymakers, youth groups, and stakeholders from across Imo State and beyond. The Chairman of the occasion, Gen. Collins Remy Ugo Ihekaire…
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Defections: Atiku Slams Selective Outrage Says , Moment I Greet Obi, El-Rufai, Or Visit Buhari, It Becomes National Emergency But PDP/Tinubu Deals Are Strategic Alliances
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to the recent defection of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the current Governor of the state, Sheriff Oborevwori, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has no achievements to stand on, urging Nigerians to move beyond party politics and address the country’s deteriorating economic conditions. In a statement released Friday evening, Atiku acknowledged receiving several inquiries regarding his stance on the defections, emphasizing that in a democracy,…
Read More2027 Guber: Coalition Of Imo Women To Nonsonkwa, Declare For Governor, We Trust You.
A Coalition of Imo women groups comprising Market women, women civil servants, women religious groups, Ndom Aladinma and other women groups under the aegis of NDOM IMO ORGANISATION has called on the popular Mbaitoli-born Media personality and Activist, Mazi Chinonso Uba popularly known as Nonsonkwa to declare interest in the 2027 Guber contest to change face of hardship and poverty in Imo state. In a communique issued recently at the end of their Easter retreat in Owerri, the group led by Ezinne Ujunwa Orjiako from Orlu, noted that Nonsonkwa has…
Read MoreTension ,As Gunshots Rock Venue Of Pro-Wike Rally In Bayelsa
There were several gunshots heard at the venue of a rally organised by NEW Associates, a group loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Capital. The rally, coordinated by George Turnah, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa, was underway when sporadic gunfire disrupted proceedings, with participants and bystanders scampering in panic. It is understood that security operatives quickly moved in to restore calm to the venue, and normalcy has since returned. Speaking shortly after the incident, Comrade Ebilade…
Read MorePope Francis , Catholic Pontif Laid To Rest At Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica
Pope Francis has been laid to rest at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica. The late pontiff’s entombment was a private event which allowed those close to him to pay their last respects. This was after a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Thousands of people, including world leaders and monarchs witnessed Pope Francis’ funeral mass at St Peter’s Basilica on Saturday. From there, the coffin carrying the pontiff’s corpse was transported to Santa Maria Maggiore basilica where it was entombed. Mourners queued up along the streets to witness as his corpse…
Read MoreSowore Blasts New Coalition Efforts, Says ‘Most Of Them Are Buhari Cabinet Members Who Should Be In Prison
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate under the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the calls by former All Progressives Congress (APC) members and former President Muhammadu Buhari’s ex-cabinet members to form a new political coalition, suggesting that many of them should be facing criminal prosecution rather than plotting political strategies. In a recent interview aired on Symfoni, Sowore did not hold back in his criticism of the current administration, stating that President Bola Tinubu ’s government came only to complete the destruction of the country that,…
Read More2027 Election: “It Will Stop Diabolical Practices”: INEC Moves to Legalise Voting Without PVCs
FCT, Abuja -The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed its intent to allow eligible Nigerian voters to participate in the 2027 general elections without the need for a Permanent Voter Card (PVC). However, INEC insists that this change can only take effect once the necessary legal amendments are made to accommodate the shift away from the current PVC-only system. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, while speaking on Wednesday, April 23, in Abuja , noted that while the commission is eager to embrace technological advances in the…
Read MorePat Utomi to mobilise 7.2 million people to Abuja to reclaim Nigeria from the elite
Pat Utomi, renowned professor of political economics, has announced a mass mobilisation effort tagged “Freedom Converge”, aimed at bringing over 7.2 million Nigerians into Abuja in a bold move to “occupy it until freedom returns to the people.” Speaking during his latest weekly Tuesday Tonic broadcast, Utomi painted a dire picture of Nigeria’s political and socio-economic landscape, blaming the nation’s failures on a “deep crisis of elite” and an entrenched system of state capture, weak institutions, and self-serving leadership. “We’re planning to bring 7.2 million Nigerians into Abuja to occupy it until…
Read MoreRIVERS CRISIS: Fubara May Have Agreed To Defect To APC
Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has allegedly agreed to decamp to the All Progressive Congress and drop his second term ambition. This, according to sources close to the matter, is the outcome of his meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to inside sources, “Gov Sim Fubara is set to defect to the APC. He will not be impeached when he resumes his duties; he will finish his term and will not seek a second term.” Which Governor is next?
Read MoreUzodinma’s Aide Allegedly Embarrasses IMHA Deputy Chief Whip ,Ofurum.
In what may be described as seeming overzealousness as well as a shocker and embarrassment to Hon Kelechi Ofurum, the member representing Owerri North in the Imo House of Assembly, the Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Compliance, Hon Chinasa Nwaneri was allegedly said to have embarrassed the Owerri North legislator Hon. Ofurum, pulling him away from the convoy of the speaker of the state assembly during the governor ‘s thanksgiving at Omuma, weekend. Nwaneri, it was learnt allegedly prevented the Owerri North Imo House of Assembly member, Hon…
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