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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A federal lawmaker representing Ishielu/Ezza North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Joseph Nwobasi, has backed the re-election bids of President Bola Tinubu and Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Nwobasi said President Tinubu has delivered massive infrastructure to the South-East geopolitical zone and would, therefore, enjoy overwhelming support in the region in 2027. He disclosed that his decision to defect from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was informed by the inclusive governance style of President Tinubu and Governor Nwifuru. The lawmaker,…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State chapter of the Obidients Movement has vowed to deliver the state to Mr Peter Obi in the 2027 general election, expressing confidence that he will emerge as the presidential flag bearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The group made the vow on Monday when its collegiate members met with the Abia State leadership of the ADC in Umuahia. Leader of the delegation and spokesperson of the movement, Dr Chibuzor Obiesili, said the visit was to familiarise the group with the leadership of the ADC following the formal defection of their principal, Mr Peter…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia, with Agency Report After a 1–0 victory over hosts Morocco, Senegal on Sunday night won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) championship. Pape Gueye’s goal gave Senegal the extra-time victory over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty award. Brahim Diaz could have won the trophy for Morocco when he stepped up to take the spot-kick in the 24th minute of added time at the end of normal time. But Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy easily saved the weak attempted chip by the Real Madrid winger, who was…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and solar lights from Enugu to Onitsha in Anambra State along the expressway. The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, disclosed this in Enugu on Saturday, adding that the Federal Government was installing CCTV cameras powered by solar lights on all federal highways, including the 107-kilometre Enugu–Onitsha Expressway. According to him, the fixing of the solar lights has progressed up to about five kilometres from the Abakpa-Nike Junction to the Ninth Mile Corner and will terminate in Onitsha. The minister also awarded a…
By Cheta Nwanze Let’s not mince words. The “generational reset” of Nigeria’s tax regime, which I wrote about last week, is no longer just a theory debated in Abuja’s air-conditioned rooms or a headline for the “Africa rising” brigade. It has landed, with a thud, in my mailbox. It arrived not as a policy brief but as a terse letter from my landlord’s agent informing me that my upcoming rent renewal includes a mandatory 10% withholding tax. The reason cited? “In line with the new tax policy.” Therein lies the first, gritty reality of this grand gamble: monumental confusion. The…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, over the alleged unlawful detention of a woman acting as a surety, the criminalisation of a civil investment dispute, and abuse of police authority by officers attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti. In a petition dated January 16, 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma, RULAAC raised serious concerns over what it described as extra-judicial actions by police officers in a dispute arising from an investment agreement between Homes 4U Ltd and a…
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…