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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…
Our Reporter, Abuja A lively exchange among senior journalists on social media has sparked renewed public attention on the state of road infrastructure in Nigeria’s South-East, with several reporters commending governors in the region for notable improvements, particularly in rural communities. The conversation was initiated by Lagos-based journalist, Emeka Alex Duru, who took to his Facebook page after travelling through parts of the South-East during the festive season. Reflecting on his experience, Duru praised the governors for what he described as a visible transformation of road networks across the region. “Kudos to the South-East governors on roads and opening up…
Our Reporter, Abuja A coalition of Nigerian civil society organisations has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly (NASS) of what it described as “fiscal rascality” and grave constitutional breaches following the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts. In a statement issued on Tuesday under the banner Nigerian Civil Society Economy Action, the groups faulted what they called opaque, unconstitutional and unlawful handling of the federal budgeting process, warning that the actions undermine fiscal responsibility and the rule of law. “We express grave concern over the recent constitutional breaches in the repeal and re-enactment…
Our Reporter, Abuja Spokesperson to the former Vice President, Phrank Shaibu, has criticised the presidency for what he described as misplaced priorities following an official explanation of President Bola Tinubu’s recent lunch engagements in Paris. In a statement issued on Monday, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to the former Vice President faulted the presidency for focusing on clarifying photographs and dining details at a time he said Nigerians are grappling with hunger, insecurity and economic hardship. Shaibu said the presidency’s response, reportedly aimed at countering speculation over the authenticity of images from the President’s Paris visit, reflected “tone-deafness…
Our Reporter, Abuja The political struggle between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and his estranged godson and current governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, appears to have been externalized as Wike has issued a stern warning to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Bashiru, urging him to steer clear of political affairs in Rivers State. Wike’s reaction followed Bashiru’s public criticism of the APC South-South Vice Chairman, Hon. Victor Giadom, who had described Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as a “so-called governor” during Wike’s recent thank-you visit to Gokana Local Government…