In a recent interview with News Central, Renowned lawyer and justice advocate Dele Farotimi has made a bold claim about Nigeria’s political future, asserting that President Bola Tinubu has already predetermined the outcome of the 2027 general elections. In an exclusive interview with NC’s Kayode Akintemi, Farotimi stated, “Tinubu is not a man who leaves anything to chance. I warrant that the election result in 2027 is already written.” Farotimi, known for his outspoken criticism of Nigeria’s governance structures, elaborated on the country’s political transitions and power dynamics during the interview.…
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They Are Joining APC Because They Believe That In 2027, They Are Going To Write The Results – Okonkwo
Veteran actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has criticized the recent wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress claiming that many politicians are switching parties out of fear and a belief that the ruling party will manipulate the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television from 1:46, Okonkwo expressed concern over the state of democracy in Nigeria. He stated that the defections were not based on ideological alignment or a commitment to national development, but rather on a belief that the APC would “write the results” of…
Read MoreGovt Witnesses To Testify Behind Screen In Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to the federal government for its witnesses to testify behind camera in the terrorism charges brought against the Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu. The Judge granted the permission on Tuesday while delivering a ruling in an ex parte application filed by the federal government lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Solomon, SAN. Adegboyega Solomon, while arguing the application, pleaded with Justice Omotosho that the identities of the witnesses needed to be protected for security reasons. He informed the court that…
Read MoreWhen Obi Was Gov You Were Still Serving Bourdillon Tea—Obidients Slams Sanwo-Olu Attack On Peter Obi
Supporters of Peter Obi, known as Obidients, have reacted to comments made by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as reported by PUNCH. The governor had criticised Obi for making negative statements about Nigeria during a recent visit to Johns Hopkins University in the United States. Sanwo-Olu said Obi’s comments were unpatriotic and unfair. He also said Obi had nothing to show for his time as governor of Anambra State. According to him, Obi made poverty worse during his tenure and had no right to attack President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies.…
Read MoreMurder Case: Chidinma Speaks in Court, Shares the WhatsApp Message She Sent to Usifo Ataga
Chidinma Ojukwu, a 300-level student of the University of Lagos , faced trial at the Lagos State High Court for the alleged murder of Super TV CEO Michael Ataga. On April 28, Chidinma testified before Justice Yetunde Adesanya, explaining that fear prevented her from reporting the incident to the police. She shared the actual message sent to the deceased’s number and also expressed concerns of being falsely accused, citing examples of others who had been blamed after reporting crimes. Led in evidence by her counsel, Onwuka Egwu, Chidinma narrated the sequence of events from…
Read MoreNo Space for Ruga: Umuapu Community Tells Imo Govt,We’ re farmers– Ex-Lawmaker
By Nwokoma Ndubueze The Umuapu Autonomous Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State has vowed to resist every temptation coming from the state government on their native lands, because they usually farm on their land as an Agrarian community. Addressing Ohaji/Egbema Practicing Journalists, yesterday, Chief Luke Chukwu at his country home, Umuapu, said that the people are not aware of what the state government is doing around their native lands, which they usually farm on. Chief Chukwu who was a former member of Imo State House of Assembly,…
Read MoreUnseating Tinubu through a coalition is impossible, forming a merger now is too late – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has dismissed the possibility of any political coalition unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, calling such plans “impossible” and a mere “storm in a teacup.” Speaking onChannels TV’s Politics Todayon April 28, Keyamo said efforts by opposition leaders like Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Atiku Abubakar, and Nasir El-Rufai to form a coalition were either misguided or too late. He argued that the structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is too strong to be toppled by last-minute alliances or…
Read MoreGrand Civic Reception: Amaifeke Honours Orlu Council Boss, Mbarie
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo In what was carnival-like celebration, the people of Amaifeke, in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, honoured and celebrated their finest LG Council Chairman and illustrious son, Hon. Christian Okechukwu Mbarie, in a grand civic reception. The reception organized by the 3 autonomous communities in Amaifeke, was held at Premier Primary School Field, Amaifeke, Orlu, on Saturday. In his remarks, chairman of the occasion, Prof. Fab Ukozor, commended indigenes of Amaifeke for recognizing their son, Christian Mbarie, who he identified as a rare gem, saying he…
Read MoreRome : Senate President Akpabio Tells Nigerians, Poverty Is Not a Crime
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has told Nigerians that poverty is not a crime. Nigerian cultural tours He made the comment in Rome after attending the funeral of Pope Francis last Saturday at the Vatican. Akpabio led a five-member federal government delegation to the event. Speaking in an interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) via Zoom, Akpabio said: “When you look at the Catholic Church, the Catholic Church is not just a church. The Vatican is also regarded as a state. So you have the head of state that died…
Read MoreImo Rural Roads Needs Uzodinma’s Attention
A drive through many rural roads in Imo state will lend credence to the topic, especially, with the rainy season gradually setting in. While the present administration in Imo has won accolades for its strides in the area of infrastructure, it is pertinent to state that efforts need to be directed towards giving facelift to rural roads across the 27 LGAs of the state. It is quite factual that rural roads in the state lack drainage systems, thus, creating room for flooding and ponds accumulating on the roads. This makes movement between…
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