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By Vitus Ozoke There are moments in a nation’s history that reveal not only the weakness of its leadership but also the emptiness of its moral compass. The recent diplomatic mission by Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministers to the United Kingdom to discuss the imprisonment of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu is one such moment – and a profoundly shameful one. Nothing demonstrates the Nigerian government’s lack of seriousness and maturity more clearly than this desperate attempt to intervene in a case where justice has already been done. Let’s review the basics. Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, and a doctor…
By Zainab Suleiman Okino By virtue of its geographical location, news about Kogi State travels far and wide. Perched at Nigeria’s heart and sharing borders with ten states and the Federal Capital Territory, five in the North and five in the South, Kogi is the country’s great confluence, not just of rivers but of politics, culture, and identity. This strategic location gives Kogi a distinctive place in Nigeria’s political and social consciousness, making it impossible to ignore. Again, this prominence often draws as much scrutiny as it does speculation. Consequently, whatever affects any of its neighbouring states often resonates across…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government is set to host a Technology and Innovation Summit as part of its efforts to promote technological advancement and digital transformation. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting. He also announced the passage of the Abia Start-up Bill into law by the State House of Assembly, describing it as a milestone in the state’s digital growth agenda. According to him, the bill—sponsored by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations—aligns with Governor Alex Otti’s vision of building a robust digital…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu No fewer than 250 Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) of the Nigerian Army are participating in the 2025 RSMs Convention currently taking place in Enugu. Declaring the convention open on Monday, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, charged RSMs to uphold discipline, regimentation, and professionalism both in barracks and operational theatres. Represented by the Commander, Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, Maj.-Gen. Umar Abubakar, Shaibu emphasized that RSMs play a vital role in maintaining order and ensuring operational success within the Army. “I urge you to participate fully in the convention and take advantage of the knowledge…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka The governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) in Saturday’s Anambra election, Ozo Japhet Nweke, has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election, describing the poll as free, fair, and peaceful. Addressing journalists in Awka on Monday, Nweke commended voters for their massive turnout and praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he called a “commendable and credible” election. “The election has come and gone. So far, so good. One cannot but commend the way INEC carried it out. Anambra people have spoken, and so shall it be,” he said. Nweke noted that the…
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has kicked off activities to mark its 20th anniversary alongside the 20th edition of the Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSAIR) and the fifth edition of its Amplify In-depth Media (AIM) Conference. The triple milestone, themed ‘WSCIJ @20: Investigative Reporting and the Future of Truth’, will be a two-day hybrid event. WSCIJ will hold the conference on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 December at 11:00 a.m. (WAT) on Zoom. The awards and anniversary ceremony will follow at the AGIP Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. (WAT) on Tuesday…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged $14.8 million fraud. According to a statement by the anti-graft agency, Sylva is wanted in connection with an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257 — part of the funds invested by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a refinery. The EFCC said it secured a warrant for Sylva’s arrest on November 6, 2025, following an order…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion at the Supreme Court, seeking a review of its December 2023 judgment which ordered his retrial at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The motion, filed in suit No. SC/CR/1361/2022 between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Nnamdi Kanu, requests the apex court to extend the time for him to apply for an order reviewing the said judgment. Kanu is asking the court to deem his application for review as “properly filed and served” and to make any further orders it deems…
…Commends Gov Otti for reviving Aba’s flagship hospitality facility Our Reporter, Abuja The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD Nigeria) has urged the Abia State Government to ensure full transparency and accountability in the ongoing redevelopment of the Enyimba International Hotel, Aba. While commending Governor Alex Otti for initiating the revival of the long-abandoned hotel — described as a flagship hospitality project expected to boost tourism, create jobs, and stimulate Abia’s economy — the civil society group stressed the need for public disclosure of key project details. In a statement issued in Aba and signed by its Executive…
…Say party ‘bleeding to death’ Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Abia State Secretary to the Government and PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) member, Dr. Eme Okoro, has described the opposition party as “bleeding to death,” insisting that Senator Adolphus Wabara remains the authentic BoT Chairman. Reacting to reports of Senator Mao Ohuabunwa’s emergence as factional BoT Chair, Okoro expressed shock that his long-time ally joined what he called “a factional charade” without consultation. He blamed the crisis on selfishness, injustice, and lack of discipline, saying: “When PDP failed to apply equity, crisis developed and has been sustained by those who created…