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By Temitope Lakisokun Loyalty in Nigerian politics is a currency that fluctuates wildly in value. Today’s ally is tomorrow’s adversary, and yesterday’s hero is today’s villain. Few contemporary stories reflect this volatility more than that of Rauf Aregbesola, the former governor of Osun, whose dramatic shift from being one of President Bola Tinubu’s most trusted lieutenants to an opposition figure has reignited debates about betrayal, legacy, and the wilful distortion of political history. The parallels between Aregbesola’s current predicament and the infamous rift between Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola are striking. Some say this comparison a bit…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Chief Steve Odo, a Tourism and Hospitality Expert has urged the Enugu State government to establish a Tourism/Hospitality Institute to produce professionals to ensure superb hosting of the state’s anticipated Three million visitors annually. Odo, who was the immediate past Chairman of Enugu State Tourism Board, made the call in an address delivered on Saturday with the theme: “Empowering Minds, Shaping Future” at the 38th Convocation and Matriculation Ceremony of Nwandu Memorial Institute, School of Catering, Hotel Management and Caregiver Training Centre, Enugu. Odo, also the author of the book, The Principles and Practice of Hospitality & Tourism Management,…
By C. Don Adinuba On Tuesday, July 1, while travelling with him from Enugu to Aba, his phone kept on ringing endlessly. Typical of him, Bart Nnaji took every call and addressed each caller patiently, carefully, and politely. One call struck me in particular. It was a widow from his rural community who reported that her husband’s kinsmen had decided to seize her village compound, leaving her and grown-up children with no ancestral home. Wondering why the local folks should take such an oppressive step, he quickly made inquiries which revealed that the kinsmen were not keen on seizing the…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu “Sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria from whom government through this Constitution derives all its powers and authority.” Section 14(2), Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 In 2007, the contest to rule Nigeria was between two sons of Katsina State. From the Katsina Emirate, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua ran on the ticket of the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to succeed outgoing president, Olusegun Obasanjo. His elder brother, Shehu, had served as Obasanjo’s second-in-command during military rule from February 1976 to October 1979. From the Daura Emirate, also in Katsina State, Muhammadu Buhari who also…
Our Reporter, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, officially handed over the political structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State to Governor Umo Eno. This took place during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House Banquet Hall, Uyo, on Saturday. The event charged with emotion, was said to have marked a significant moment for the APC in Akwa Ibom as Governor Eno received the party’s structure, emphasizing unity and collaboration. “I officially received the political structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State from our Senate President, His Excellency Senator Godswill Akpabio,” Eno stated.…
Our Reporter, Awka As part of preparations for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State off-cycle governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced training of field agents and local guides for the upcoming Voter Register Assessment (VRA) exercise. The training was conducted on July 10 at La Luna Hotel, Awka, in a methodology workshop organized by The Electoral Institute (TEI), INEC’s research and training arm. The session was aimed at equipping participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to carry out a credible and data-driven evaluation of the voter register. In his opening remarks, the Deputy…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, has empowered youths in his constituency through a one-week training programme on digital skills, soft skills, and artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at the closing ceremony of the programme on Saturday, Hon. Atu said the initiative was designed to equip young people with practical, in-demand skills necessary for today’s global job market. He noted that the programme was also aimed at steering youths away from anti-social vices by providing them with tools to become productive members of society. “The youth…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has declared the banishment of former Chairman of Edda Local Government Area, Dr. Eni Uduma Chima, and his younger brother, Uduma Chima, by the town union of their community as null and void. Speaking on Friday during a meeting with the warring factions at the Government House in Abakaliki, the Governor said the action by the town union violated the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “The banishment cannot stand because it contravenes the provisions of the Constitution. We disagree with it on that ground alone,” Nwifuru stated. Edda community, located…
Our Reporter, Abuja In line with the coalition momentum sweeping through Nigeria’s political landscape, Senator Ireti Kingibe, representating the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Nigerian Senate, has officially resigned from the Labour Party to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). She announced this move on Saturday, as part of the strategic shift of the ADC positioning itself as a key player in the upcoming 2027 general election. Senator Kingibe said her decision to join the ADC comes at a time when the party is part of a broader coalition of opposition leaders aiming to challenge the ruling party. During…
Our Reporter, Abuja The United States Department of State has announced a significant adjustment to its visa policy for Nigerian citizens, reducing most non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas to single-entry with a validity of only three months. In a statement issued by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Monday, July 8, 2025, the revised policy takes immediate effect and applies to new visa issuances. However, existing U.S. visas issued to Nigerians prior to the date will retain their current status and validity. The move is part of what the U.S. described as a global standard practice under its “visa reciprocity” policy, which…