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Our Reporter, Abuja Former presidential candidate and African Democratic Congress chieftain, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the reported failure to pay winning bonuses owed to Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, describing the situation as a national embarrassment at a time when the country desperately needs positive news. Obi’s reaction followed reports that the Super Eagles were threatening to boycott their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Algeria over unpaid bonuses agreed upon before the tournament. The development has sparked public outrage and renewed scrutiny of Nigeria’s sports administration. In a statement on Wednesday, Obi expressed dismay that…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Players of the Super Eagles have threatened to boycott their next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Algeria unless all outstanding winning bonuses are paid by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The team is expected to travel to Marrakech for the encounter. A source close to the team disclosed that both players and officials are still awaiting bonus payments from the tournament. According to the source, win bonuses for the Eagles’ four matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Mozambique remain unpaid. The players have vowed not to travel for the Algeria match unless the outstanding entitlements…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia No fewer than four security personnel attached to the National Park Service were on Tuesday night killed by suspected bandits at Oloka in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The attack, which occurred at about 9:00 p.m., was carried out when heavily armed assailants invaded the facility under the cover of darkness, triggering panic among residents of the area. Community sources said the attackers infiltrated the area undetected before launching a coordinated and brutal assault on the security personnel. Following the attack, four officers were confirmed dead, while several others sustained injuries. Residents described the incident…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has declared that he will not step down for anyone in the contest for the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku made the declaration in response to calls by members of the Obidient Movement urging presidential aspirants on the ADC platform to step aside for Mr Peter Obi. This was contained in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Mr Paul Ibe. The statement criticised comments by some of Obi’s allies, including Prof. Pat Utomi and Aisha Yesufu, who had rejected the idea of Obi emerging as a…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia An Abia-born Catholic Archbishop and senior Vatican official, Most Rev. Dr. Fortunatus Nwachukwu, has commended Governor Alex Otti for what he described as transformative infrastructural development in Abia State, particularly the reconstruction of the long-abandoned Port Harcourt Road in Aba. Archbishop Nwachukwu, who is a former Chief Protocol Officer of the Vatican Secretariat of State and the current Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches, said Governor Otti’s intervention on Port Harcourt Road had “cured the stomach upset” that plagued Aba for decades. According to him, he had previously appealed…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday granted N1 billion bail to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice under President Muhammadu Buhari, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his son, Abdulaziz. Malami’s wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, who is also a defendant in the case, was equally granted bail in the sum of N500 million by the court presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite. The court held that Malami, his son and wife must each provide two sureties in like sums. The sureties must be owners of landed properties in Asokoro, Maitama or Gwarinpa…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Former Governor of the old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo, has pledged his support for the presidential ambition of Mr. Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election. Nwobodo made this known on Tuesday when he received Obi at his ancestral home in Amechi-Uno, Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to him, Obi is not only well qualified but also widely accepted among Nigerians. He expressed happiness over the visit, noting that he had known Obi during his tenure as governor, and added that, by God’s will, Obi’s ambition would be achieved. Obi was…
It was four days of unforgettable tennis at Milatel Hotel and Suites, Awka, the Anambra State capital, as the venue hosted the 2026 Annual Tennis Championship, sponsored by renowned philanthropist and sports enthusiast, Barrister Tony Agbasiere, popularly known as the Celebrity Barrister. The prestigious tournament attracted 34 players from the South-East and South-South regions, who battled fiercely in the Men’s Singles and Mixed-Doubles categories. Despite the scorching January sun, the athletes delivered scintillating performances, showcasing exceptional talent, resilience, and passion for the game. The championship featured both professional and academy players drawn from different parts of Nigeria and across Africa,…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has issued a detailed defence of the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts, responding to earlier criticism by a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) that described the process as unconstitutional, fiscally irresponsible and opaque. On Tuesday, the coalition had faulted the National Assembly and the Executive for repealing and re-enacting the two budgets, arguing that appropriation laws are meant to lapse at the end of a fiscal year and warning that the move could legitimise “expenditure without appropriation.” The group also accused government institutions of…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains alive, strong, and resilient, dismissing speculations in some sections of the media about the party’s decline. Dr. Jonathan made the assertion on Tuesday evening, January 6, 2026, while receiving members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP at his private office in Abuja. The delegation was led by the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN. According to the former President, the PDP continues to be a fundamental pillar of Nigeria’s democracy and retains a unique place in the…