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Our Reporter, Abuja  Human rights lawyer and former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Sam Amadi, has reaffirmed his support for former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, describing him as the best presidential material among Nigeria’s current crop of aspirants. In a social media post on Sunday, Amadi dismissed criticisms against Obi as selective and politically motivated, insisting that while Obi is not perfect, he stands out for his integrity, humility, and record in public service. Amadi, who described himself as an educated and informed citizen, said his support for Obi is based on reasoned judgment…

Our Reporter, Abuja  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Peter Obi, has disclosed how he rejected official vehicles and allowances while serving as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Obi made the revelation on Saturday in Abuja while speaking at a coffee hangout organised by the KayhikersClub, where he shared personal experiences to underscore his views on modesty, contentment and ethical leadership. The former Anambra State governor said he does not own a house or land in Abuja and has no intention of acquiring…

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu The last time Morocco hosted the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 1988, it lost by a single goal in the semi-finals to eventual winners, Cameroon, who advanced to the final where they overcame Nigeria to emerge as champions. Eight years earlier, at the same stage, Nigeria defeated Morocco by the same margin on its way to winning the tournament at the expense of Algeria. On Sunday, 18 January 2025, Morocco confronts Senegal in the finals of the AFCON 2025 tournament having avenged historic semi-final losses to both Cameroon and Nigeria in the quarter and semi-finals…

…Says report misleading, mischievous Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State chapter of the Obidient Movement has debunked reports alleging that it threatened to withdraw support for Governor Alex Otti in 2027 if he fails to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where its leader, Mr Peter Obi, is said to have moved to. Dismissing the reports as misleading and mischievous distortions of facts, the Movement said it never issued any ultimatum to Governor Otti over quitting the Labour Party. In a statement signed by National/South East Advisory Council member, Mrs Ebere Obiesie; Abia State Secretary, Elder Bethel Nwokoma; and…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has strongly carpeted the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government for “wasting a whopping $9 million on an American lobby firm to dissuade a US attack on terrorists in Nigeria.” Obi described the hiring of a lobbyist to launder Nigeria’s image in the US as a waste of funds and a misplacement of priority. The former Anambra State Governor condemned what he called Nigeria’s persistent habit of prioritising waste over human wellbeing. Obi, who is a presidential hopeful of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in 2027, warned…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Commissioner of Police in  Enugu State, Mr Bitrus Giwa, has directed tactical and intelligence operatives of the state Command to intensify the ongoing manhunt for the gunmen who attacked a Police Distress Response Squad (DRS) team at Dapot Junction, by Police Detective College Enugu. The gunmen attacked the police personnel around 8pm on Thursday and shot four of them while on duty. In a statement by the police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, the criminal elements suddenly opened fire on the police team without provocation.  According to him, the operatives responded promptly, forcing the assailants to flee with…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Amid threats by some former Abia State governors to frustrate his re-election bid and deliver the state to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, the Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Umuahia Archdiocese, Archbishop Chibuzor Opoko, has urged Governor Alex Otti to remain focused and ignore his detractors. In a strongly worded letter addressed to the governor, Archbishop Opoko encouraged Otti to stay committed to his transformation agenda, assuring him of the unwavering support of the Church and the masses. The cleric urged the governor to continue delivering good governance to the people, stressing that his…

…As four pro-Fubara lawmakers make U-turn  Our Reporter, Abuja; Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  The Rivers State House of Assembly, Friday, vowed to push ahead with the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu. This was announced during a press conference in Port Harcourt. The lawmakers maintained that “impeachment is constitutional” claiming that the move against Gov Fubara does not have an ethnic agenda. The Minister Nyesom Wike-controlled Assembly, has refused to back down in the political fued with Gov. Fubara despite the Governor’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress , APC. Meanwhile, four members of the…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has confirmed the rescue and reunification of teenage girls from the state who were trafficked to Nnewi in Anambra State. Governor Nwifuru made the disclosure at his Oferekpe country home during the celebration of Oferekpe Day, held at the community playground. Speaking to journalists, the governor said the rescued girls have been reunited with their families and that the state government is making arrangements to rehabilitate and empower them to become self-reliant. It would be recalled that a viral video on social media showed about 25 teenage girls, aged between 13 and…

Our Reporter, Abuja  Financial disagreements between the Rivers State executive and the House of Assembly are at the heart of the impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Darlington Orji, has said. Speaking on ARISE News programme, The Morning Show, on Friday, Orji alleged that the impeachment plot was driven by monetary interests rather than any genuine case of misconduct, insisting the process lacks merit and will ultimately fail. According to Orji, tensions escalated after a meeting Governor Fubara had with the speaker, Martins Amaewhule,some lawmakers and some elders the house of one of the…