Category: FEATURES

  …Hails  mothers on 2025 mothering Sunday   National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has  felicitated with Muslims across the country as they join their counterparts around the world to mark this year’s Eid-Mubarak. According to him, “the celebration of this year’s Eid Mubarak coincided with the period of economic hardship, insecurity and high cost of food items. As a time of spiritual uplift, I appeal to our Muslim brothers to use this period to pray for peace, unity and development of our nation.” According…

The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr. Robinson Ewor, has revealed that it is only five out of the 13 House of Representatives members from the state that are in communication with Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During an interview with Arise TV, Ewor emphasized that the ongoing situation in Rivers State is not a crisis but a disagreement between the former governor, Nyesom Wike, and the current governor over control of resources. He stated that the state assembly is no longer serving the interests of…

A group of lawyers and organizations strongly criticized the suspension of political appointees by the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), describing the action as illegal and potentially harmful to the stability of the state. According to The Vanguard, a lawyer, Gbenga Ojo, shared a different perspective on the situation, stating that this was not the first time a state of emergency had been declared in Nigeria. He cited the example of Plateau State, where a similar measure was taken during Joshua Dariye’s tenure as governor. Ojo…

The mother in-law of Pharmist Chuks Okoronkwo of Umudibia Abueke ,Ihitte Uboma LGA of Imo State was last Saturday (29/3/25) buried at her husband’s compound,Umuchie Abueke in Ihitte Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State amidst tears and celebration. The burial ceremony witnessed the presence of many dignitaries from far and near, especially politicians  both serving and former elected and  appointed office holders from the three zones of Orlu,Okigwe and Owerri respectively. Delivering his sermon at Saint Banabas Anglican Church ,Eluama, Abueke on Ihitte Uboma LGA, Bishop O.C. Onuoha of …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received a birthday call from former President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu, disclosed the conversation in a press statement on Saturday. In the call, Buhari expressed his gratitude for Tinubu’s role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his contribution to the party’s victories in 2015 and 2019. “When we pray for our leaders, we are praying for ourselves and the nation. We owe this to ourselves and the country,” Buhari told Tinubu. Buhari described him as “a party…

  The member representing Ideato Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu has said that the need to grant full statutory recognition to Alvan Ikoku University of Education aligns with the broader goal of strengthening Nigeria’s education sector and creating more pathways for academic and vocational training. He made the statement while leading the debate on the Bill for an Act to establish the Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State, for the promotion and development of teachers’ education, make comprehensive provision for…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on being the first African leader to win the coveted Sunhak Peace Prize. Jonathan’s efforts to democracy, peace, and good government in Nigeria and throughout Africa are highlighted by this honor. The Sunhak Peace Prize, a globally recognized award, is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to world peace and sustainable development. Goodluck Jonathan, who led Nigeria between 2010 and 2015, has continued to be an active…