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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…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Abia State chapter, has knocked former governors of the state for what it described as a “gang-up” against the incumbent Governor, Dr. Alex Otti. ALGON said the opposition of the former governors was driven by envy over Otti’s achievements, which it noted are openly acknowledged and widely celebrated by the people. Describing the past governors as “architects of a failed past who are unsettled by the present progress in the state,” the association cautioned them against conspiring against a people-centred administration. Addressing a press conference on Friday in Umuahia,…
Our Reporter, Abuja Emergency response failures took center stage on Wednesday as grieving family members, friends, and sympathisers gathered to bury three brothers—Stephen Onyeka Omatu, Casmir Nnabuike Omatu, and Collins Kenechukwu Omatu—who died in the devastating fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building in Lagos. The tragedy has reignited national outrage over the absence and inefficiency of emergency services, after it emerged that the young men were trapped in the burning building and sent repeated distress calls for help, with no rescue forthcoming. Their bodies were recovered several days later from the rubble, deepening public anger over what many…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, has highlighted key achievements of his administration, identifying the restoration of peace on campus as one of his enduring legacies. Addressing a mammoth gathering of staff during a meeting, Prof. Iwe expressed delight that peace had been restored in the institution. He listed other achievements to include the reopening of the College of Management and Allied Sciences, which was previously shut down; the establishment of water processing and bread factories; the recovery of the MOUAU Microfinance Bank; and the attraction and equipping…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Ebonyi State Council, Veteran Ijeagwu Okechukwu, has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes, while commending the Federal and Ebonyi State governments for their efforts in sustaining peace and security across the country. He made this known during his address at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day held in Ebonyi State on Wednesday, January 15, 2026. Speaking before the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and other distinguished guests, Okechukwu described the occasion as a solemn reminder of the supreme sacrifices made by members of the Nigerian…
Our Reporter, New York The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the forthcoming Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election, Dr. Moses Paul, has made a public case for why he believes the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, should support him in his bid to emerge as AMAC’s chairman. The candidate made the statement during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica on Sunday. In a statement reflecting on Mr. Wike’s recent comments about local government leadership, Dr. Paul aligned himself with what he described as the minister’s philosophy of performance-driven governance. He recalled an instance…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Wednesday night, lost to host nation Morocco in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Morocco scored four goals against the Eagles’ two in a penalty shootout after regulation time of their semi-final encounter ended goalless. With the victory over Nigeria, Morocco have booked a place in the AFCON final. Ikengaonline reports that Morocco will now play Senegal in Sunday’s showpiece final after Senegal defeated Egypt 1–0 in the other semi-final earlier.