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…
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IPOB Denies Any Involvement In Attacks On Imo, Anambra Communities.
…Asserts;We’re not violent organisation. The Indigenous People of Biafra ,IPOB has denied any involvement in the violent attack that occurred in Orsu and other communities in Imo and Anambra States. The group, in a statement issued by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, dismissed claims associating its Eastern Security Network (ESN) with criminal activities in Orsu community in Imo state. IPOB reiterated that since 2021, it has consistently distanced itself from any individuals or groups operating under false pretenses in the area. It stated that following the arrest…
Read MoreNwachukwu Writes Owerri zone: Forget Charter Of Equity, Shop For Credible Candidate Ahead 2027
…Insists: Owerri/Okigwe must parley Ahead of the 2027 elections, a progressive Owerri North stalwart, Chief Mike Nwachukwu (Mpidike of Egbelu Obube ) has advised the people of Owerri Zone to forget the issue of Imo Charity of Equity, and close ranks in order to support a formidable candidate from the zone. Chief Nwachukwu recalled a recent statement reportedly credited to the Imo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Declan Mbadiwe Emelumba, to the effect that the Charter of Equity is not what matters, but ensuring that the most qualified…
Read MoreNatasha Recall Process Being Sponsored By Kogi Govt – Lawyer Alleges
Victor Giwa, one of the lawyers representing Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has claimed that the Kogi State Government is responsible for sponsoring the recall of the suspended female lawmaker. Giwa, while speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Tuesday claimed that Charity Omole, one of the aides of Governor Usman Ododo, has been championing the recall of Akpoti-Uduaghan. Giwa said the recall process was politically motivated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in the state against the suspended senator, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “…
Read MoreCatholic Priest ,Ubaechu Abducted By Gunmen In Imo.
The parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church in Izombe community in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo state, Rev Fr John Ubaechu, has been kidnapped. Report said the Catholic Priest was abducted on Sunday evening along Ejemekwuru Road in the Oguta LGA. A statement on Monday by the Secretary/ Archdiocesean chancellor of the Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Rev Fr Patrick Mbamah, disclosed that the priest was kidnapped while on his way to the Priests annual retreat. The statement entitled ” Notification of kidnap and call for prayers”, urged…
Read MoreBauchi Governor’s son To Seyi Don’t Share Ramadan palliative in our state
Shamsuddeen, son of Bala Mohammed, the Bauchi State Governor has urged Seyi Tinubu not to venture into sharing food items in the Northwest state. The President’s son has been sharing food items for Iftar(breaking of fast) during the ongoing Muslims’ Ramadan in northern part of the country. The gesture is being met with divided opinions, one of which is allegation that the exercise embarked upon by him is a reflection of the economic hardship his father’s administration imposed on the citizenry. Some top northerners have also villified it. Weighing in…
Read MoreCHIMA AMADI: IT IS TIME TO LIBERATE IMO STATE
BY CAJETAN DUKE Effective leadership is crucial for development of a state or country as it provides vision, direction, motivation, and the ability to navigate challenges, ultimately driving innovation, growth and resilience. Effective leadership must be purposeful, courageous, altruistic people and result-oriented. A comparative analysis of the immediate post Independence Southeastern region under the leadership of late Dr Michael Iheonukara Okpara and the present Southeast will show a yawning gap in terms of socio-economic development between the two despite the huge resources available to the present crop of leaders. The Southeast…
Read MoreWike Has Captured The Presidency, Prepares List Of New LG Administrator For Ibas’ – Asari Dokubo
The Da-Amakiri Tubo and Amanyanabo of the Elem Kalabari Kingdom, Asari Dokubo, has made fresh allegations against the Minister of the Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following alleged plans by the Rivers State sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, to announce new Local Government Area (LGA) administrators. Naija News reports that Ibas is planning to announce new council administrators despite the clear constitutional provisions and the recent court ruling, which upheld the autonomy of local governments. The alleged plan to appoint new administrators has raised serious concerns about the erosion of…
Read MoreSoyinka Criticizes Suspension of Rivers State Governor and Calls for Constitutional Revision
The Renowned Nigerian playwright, activist, and Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has strongly condemned the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, and the subsequent declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Soyinka argues that the actions are a direct violation of the principles of federalism enshrined in the Nigerian constitution. In a statement issued earlier today, Soyinka described the suspension as an unprecedented move that undermines the autonomy of state governments and the very fabric of Nigeria’s federal system. “This suspension, coupled with the declaration of a…
Read MoreSenate Confirms Nwakuche As New Controller-General Of Nigerian Correctional Service
THE Senate has confirmed the appointment of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the Comtroller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The confirmation by the Senate on Tuesday was a sequel to the presentation and consideration of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Edo North led Senate Committee on Interior. In his presentation, Senator Oshiomhole said, ” that the Senate do Receive and Consider the Report of the Committee on Interior on the confirmation of the nomination of Nwakuche, Sylvester Ndidi mni, MFR for appointment as Controller-General; Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS).” In his remarks after the…
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