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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Government has denied allegations published by Sahara Reporters suggesting that officials of its Ministry of Women Affairs, in collusion with other government agencies, sold a baby for N25 million. The report alleged the involvement of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the Nigeria Police, and other agencies in the purported illicit transaction. Addressing the media at a joint press briefing in Abakaliki on Friday, the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Mr. Ikeuwa Omebeh, and the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Felicia Nwamkpuma, described the report…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and Edo State Labour Party governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata, has strongly condemned Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State over a controversial video in which the Governor allegedly threatened former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, not to visit Edo without his “permission.” Reacting in a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, Akpata expressed disbelief upon first seeing the clip, describing it as something that looked like an AI-generated video or “a poorly written skit.” However, he noted that with no denial or clarification from the Governor or his…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Vice Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, has said that Nigeria’s university system would have collapsed without the intervention of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Professor Okolie made the statement at ESUT’s permanent site in Agbani during the inauguration of several TETFund-sponsored projects. The inauguration was led by Dr. Esther Ukachukwu, a member of the TETFund Board of Trustees representing the South-East, alongside the South-East Coordinator of the Fund, Catherine Onuoha, and other officials. According to the VC, most of the iconic structures and essential facilities in universities…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Kaduna State Police Command has banned a planned birthday rally in honour of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, citing credible intelligence that the event could be hijacked by hoodlums. The rally, part of a nationwide march scheduled for Saturday, July 19, by Obi’s supporters known as the Obidients, was intended to celebrate the former Anambra State Governor’s 64th birthday. In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the police claimed to have received “credible intelligence suggesting that the rally, though intended as a show of support, may be…
…Rally in Abia to mark Obi’s birthday Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Obidient Movement, Abia State chapter, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step down from his rumoured 2027 presidential ambition and support Mr. Peter Obi, describing such a move as the ultimate act of patriotism. While acknowledging Atiku’s past contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, the group urged him to crown his efforts by backing Obi, whom they described as possessing the “magic wand” to rescue and reset the country. The Obidients specifically appealed to Atiku not to contest the presidential ticket of the coalition African Democratic Congress…
Our Reporter, Abuja Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has joined millions of Nigerians to celebrate the 64th birthday of former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, describing him as a beacon of integrity, compassion, and progressive leadership. In a heartfelt tribute on Saturday, Governor Otti hailed Mr. Obi as a true statesman whose life and leadership have consistently exemplified values of service, humility, and nation-building. “Happy 64th birthday to my brother and friend, His Excellency Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON,” Otti said, adding that Obi’s legacy goes beyond…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Enugu State Government has unveiled plans to rehabilitate the long-neglected Awgu Games Village and upgrade key sports infrastructure across the state in preparation for the 2026 National Sports Festival, which the state is set to host. Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Lloyd Ekweremadu Jnr., disclosed this during a courtesy visit by members of the Greater Awgu Media Professionals (GAMP) to his office in Enugu. Ekweremadu said the Awgu Games Village would undergo total rehabilitation, with Governor Peter Mbah already approving the construction of a brand-new facility to provide modern accommodation and comprehensive sporting infrastructure for athletes…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has once again declared his support for the creation of additional states in the South-East, urging the National Assembly to use the ongoing constitutional amendment process to address the long-standing demand for equity and inclusion in the region. The governor made the call on Friday when he received members of the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, led by Hon. George Ozodinobi, at the Government House, Enugu. The committee was in the state ahead of the zonal public hearing scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, at…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Anambra State Government has officially taken over the administration of Isingwu Community Secondary School, Oraifite, under its Public-Private-Community Partnership (PPCP) initiative. The handover ceremony, held at the school premises in Isingwu, marked the transition of the institution from community management to a government-owned secondary school. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh—represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu—commended the Isingwu community for their dedication in building and sustaining the school over the past three years. She lauded the community’s commitment to youth development through education, describing it as a vital investment…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has intervened in the ongoing accreditation crisis facing the Dentistry Department of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), with a ₦15 million donation aimed at supporting the department. Obi disclosed this in an X post on Friday, revealing that earlier in the week, he received a letter from the University’s Dental Students Association appealing for urgent support of about ₦40 million to upgrade their laboratory and increase the department’s graduation and induction quota. “Out of respect for the national mourning following the passing of our former President,…