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Our Reporter, Abuja President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, returned to Nigeria from London early Monday morning, looking fit and energetic, thereby dispelling rumours about his health. Reports had circulated on social media alleging that the Senate President was critically ill and receiving treatment in a London hospital. However, Akpabio dismissed the claims as false and mischievous. “There’s nothing like that. I’m fit as a fiddle. I only stopped over in London for a short vacation,” he told journalists on arrival. Akpabio had earlier attended the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, held between July 29…
Our Reporter, Abuja Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to rise in defense of democracy by registering and collecting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), which he described as “the bridge to a new Nigeria.” In a rallying message shared on his X handle Monday, Obi stressed that the destiny of the nation lies in the hands of its citizens. “The future of our dear nation is in your hands. The greatest strength of democracy is in the voter’s card. Your PVC is the voice of the voiceless, the shield of the weak, and the weapon…
Our Reporter, Abuja Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, has hailed the life and achievements of renowned pharmacist and industrialist, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, as he marked his 75th birthday in Umuahia, Abia State. The milestone celebration, which Obi said via his X handle on Saturday also featured the public presentation of a book detailing Ohuabunwa’s journey, brought together dignitaries, colleagues, and admirers from across Nigeria. In his tribute, Obi described the celebrant as “a colossus whose example continues to inspire younger generations,” stressing that Ohuabunwa’s life stands as proof of what diligence, vision,…
Our Reporter, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed suggestions that Saturday’s bye-elections across 13 states and 16 constituencies reflect the strength of the opposition coalition, insisting instead that the exercise exposed the deep flaws in Nigeria’s electoral process under President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC alleged that the polls were marred by violence, vote buying, ballot manipulation, and widespread administrative lapses. Abdullahi stressed that the party did not present candidates in most of the contested constituencies, adding that the…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Abdul Oroh is an unlikely avatar of the Nigerian dream. An Afenmai from Ivbiaro in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State in the South-South of Nigeria, Abdul had the privilege of seeing Nigeria’s promise at independence and its descent to the edge of the proverbial precipice. Born in August 1960, he was less than two months old at the celebrations when the country attained independence on 1 October 1960. Six and a half decades later, Abdul has worked his way through many careers, managing not to quit any. After a decade as a senior…
…Priests fume, seek global intervention Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Armed herders have burnt down St. Paul’s Parish, Aye-Twar (Agu Centre) in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The rampaging assailants have also forcefully seized and occupied 26 other branches of the church in the state. The incident, which began on Sunday, August 10, 2025, has sparked outrage among Christians in the state, with Catholic priests crying out for help. According to the priests, the attack was not only against the Church and the Diocese of Katsina-Ala in particular, “but a direct assault on government at all levels, security operatives, traditional…
Our Reporter, Abuja Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, have paid glowing tributes to late Nigerian football icon, Chairman Christian Chukwu, who was laid to rest on Saturday in his country home, Obe, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. In a heartfelt message on his official X handle, Governor Mbah described the former Super Eagles captain and coach as a man of simplicity, humility, and discipline whose impact transcended the world of sports. “It is difficult for you to have met Chairman Christian Chukwu without being inspired by his…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has assured residents that there is no cause for alarm over the $125 million loan secured by the state from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). Responding to a question during a media parley in Umuahia on Friday night, Otti dismissed insinuations that the loan had religious undertones, stressing that it was strictly for developmental purposes. The governor pledged to utilize the funds judiciously on designated projects, noting that his administration was known for transparency and prudent resource management. “You are worried about the $125 million loan because it is coming from…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State Government has shortlisted 1,200 out of about 2,000 applicants who applied for the 771 vacancies recently advertised in the state’s health sector. Governor Alex Otti disclosed this during a media parley on Friday night in Umuahia, assuring that due process and competence would guide the recruitment exercise. He explained that the recruitment drive was aimed at addressing the rising demand for healthcare services across the state. “We opened a portal and received close to 2,000 applications. About 1,200 of the applicants were shortlisted. We need to provide for the workers required to reposition our…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa) has deployed a team of personnel to counter information manipulation in the build-up to the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. The team, comprising stakeholders from different parts of the state, was trained on reporting and tackling the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news using verification tools within the state’s political space. Speaking at the one-day workshop in Awka, CDD Election Consultant, Mr. Chibuike Mgbeahuruike, noted that information disorder poses a significant threat to elections and democracy. He stated that the team will identify, fact-check, and…