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Our Reporter, Abuja Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to a single term in office if elected president in 2027, insisting that four years is enough to begin the process of rebuilding Nigeria—provided leadership is driven by genuine service, not ambition. Reacting to criticism of his one-term proposal on Tuesday, via his official X handle, Obi said it was surprising that such a patriotic decision had stirred agitation, as if effective leadership were dependent on long tenure. “I still find it baffling that my decision to do a…
By Owei Lakemfa Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, the 51-year-old Governor of Niger State who wears mullah-like beards, is once again trending in the country. He is the star boy of a state gone rogue. On August 2, 2025, even the Federal Government which, as usual, is into its own tantrums in seeking to override the country’s Constitution, could not but seek to call Bago to order. In the latest movie Bago is starring, he is unhappy with the privately-owned Badeggi Radio Station which he accused of incitement. Rather than dialogue or allow due process, as usual, he played the bad boy. The handsome,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Okey Ezea, and journalists from the Nsukka Cultural zone of Enugu State, under the auspices of the Nsukka Journalist Forum (NJF), have hailed the appointment of Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). In a heartfelt message via his X handle, Senator Ezea described the appointment as “deeply emotional and symbolic” for the people of Nsukka, who have waited 65 years for one of their own to lead Nigeria’s first indigenous university. “This historic appointment marks a moment of profound pride and…
Our Reporter, Abuja Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has once again expressed unwavering support for former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, citing his personal integrity, leadership values, and commitment to national progress. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Adichie declined to speculate on the 2027 general elections, noting that it was premature to take a position without knowing the list of candidates. However, she made it clear that her admiration and backing for Peter Obi remain firmly rooted in his consistent character and vision for a better Nigeria. “My support for Peter Obi is something that I…
Our Reporter, Abuja Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, yesterday delivered the opening address at the 2025 edition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE), held in Lagos. Speaking on the theme “Building a Sustainable Energy Future: Leveraging Technology, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Policy,” Engr. Ojulari underscored the need for a balanced and Africa-focused approach to the global energy transition. “The energy transition must not be imposed; it must be negotiated, it must be contextualised, and it must be judged,” Ojulari…
Our Reporter, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced generous rewards for Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship, where they secured their fifth consecutive title and seventh overall. In a demonstration of equity and national appreciation, the President has extended the same level of recognition previously accorded to the Super Falcons to the victorious D’Tigress squad. Each member of the championship-winning team will receive a plot of land and a cash gift of $100,000, while members of the technical crew will be rewarded with $50,000 each. In addition, both…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi, has urged officers of the Corps to rededicate themselves to fulfilling the agency’s operational mandates and to adopt proactive strategies in addressing emerging security challenges in Enugu State. Dr. Audi gave the charge on Monday in Enugu while declaring open the 2025 Middle Management Retreat, a week-long event themed “Revisiting Our Mandate with Proactive Pragmatism: A Pathway to Sustainable Impact.” Represented by the Enugu State Commandant, Dr. Elijah Willie, the Commandant General emphasized the importance of the retreat in enhancing the professionalism…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The driver of the Majority Leader of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Kingsley Ikoro, has debunked claims that the two policemen killed along the Okigwe-Owerri Road were abandoned to secure the vehicle. The driver, who identified himself as Nneoma, stated that he, the lawmaker, and another individual were all present at the scene of the tragic incident, which occurred on Sunday in Imo State. Recounting the ordeal in Abakaliki, Mr. Nneoma explained that they were returning to Ebonyi after attending a burial in Imo State when the attack happened. According to him, the convoy consisted…
Our Reporter, Abuja The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has announced the official release of the 2025 West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) result on Monday, August 4. WAEC, which disclosed this via a statement in its official X handle, advised candidates who sat for the examinations to log onto its official website to check their results. The statement read: “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 4, 2025. To access the result, log on to http://waecdirect.org.”
Our Reporter, Abuja The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving only a single term if elected President in the 2027 general election. Obi made the declaration in statement titled, “My One-Term, Four-Year Vow Is Sacrosancton,” on Sunday via his X official handle. The former Anambra State Governor emphasized that his one-term pledge was not a political gimmick but a personal conviction rooted in his desire to lay a solid foundation for national rebirth and sustainable development. “I have said it before, and I am saying it again: If elected President,…