Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, has asserted that Nigeria’s continued reliance on the Western liberal democratic model is deeply problematic and failing the nation. During an interview with ARISE News on Friday, Agbakoba called for a complete overhaul of Nigeria’s democratic system. His remarks came in response to the House of Representatives’ decision to reject a bill proposing rotational presidency among the country’s six geopolitical zones—a step he believes could have reduced the feeling of marginalization if embedded in the constitution. According to him, the core issue goes…
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Pope Leo Denies Gay Marriage, Flays abortion
Pope Leo XIV laid out his stance on gay marriage and abortion in his inaugural address to the Vatican diplomatic corps. In the Friday address, he affirmed the church’s definition of family as being founded on the “stable union between a man and a woman”. He also said both unborn children and the elderly had inherent dignity as creations of God. The pronouncements offer a clear articulation of core Catholic teachings on marriage and abortion. The new Pope also addressed the importance of international relations and hailed interfaith dialogue as…
Read MoreOPM Founder, HRM King Apostle Chibuzor Converts Church Building Into Free School For Less Privileged
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – In a bold move to combat poverty and illiteracy, the founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has announced the purchase of a church building using tithes and offerings, which will be converted into another OPM tuition-free school. The building, previously occupied by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Marine Base branch, is located in a densely populated, low-income area where many children roam the streets without access to education. Apostle Chinyere revealed that his pastor had initially advised him to use…
Read MoreORAUSA Urges Governor Uzodimma To Intervene In Unlawful Demolition Of Orlu Hospital Project.
The Orlu Regional Assembly USA (ORAUSA), a coalition of sons and daughters of Orlu Senatorial Zone residing in the United States, has called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to intervene in the unlawful demolition of their ongoing Specialist Medical Center and Multi-Purpose Facility Project site in Orlu. They expressed shock and anguish over the sudden demolition, moreover as the executors did not give prior notice nor presented any official Imo State Government authorisation documents for the unexpected action carried out on May 13, 2025, reportedly by the Local government authorities. Many…
Read MoreAhiazu LGA Inaugurates Community Development/ Mobilization Committee in Line With Uzodinma’s Directive.
The authorities of Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area, alongside community leaders, heads of security agencies, and other key stakeholders, have fully keyed into the Imo State Government’s “Community Development and Mobilization” initiative as recently unveiled by His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma. The initiative, which is being implemented across all 27 LGAs of the state, is aimed at enhancing grassroots security, expanding the reach of the Imo Social Health Insurance Scheme (IMSHI), accelerating community-based development, and recovering government properties currently in unauthorized possession. The committee, personally constituted by the Governor,…
Read MoreTragedy: Nollywood mourns as popular actress dies at 31
The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the death of Nollywood actress and brand influencer, Monalisa Stephen. Monalisa passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Lagos. According to Seun Oloketuyi, CEO of Best of Nollywood (BON), she succumbed to complications related to low blood sugar and internal bleeding. Oloketuyi shared the sad news in a Facebook post on Wednesday, May 14, stating that Monalisa’s younger sister confirmed her passing. “Brand influencer Monalisa Ayobami Stephen is dead. She died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight against low sugar…
Read MoreISWAP Fighters Kill 23 Farmers, Fishermen In Borno
Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents have reportedly killed at least 23 farmers and fishermen in Malam Karanti, a remote village near Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Naijaonpoint learnt that the attack occurred on Thursday morning and has sparked further concerns over the growing insecurity in the region. The victims, predominantly beans farmers from Gwoza, were said to have made arrangements with a rival Boko Haram faction to farm and fish in areas controlled by insurgents. In exchange, they paid regular levies to the…
Read MoreJAMB EMERGENCY EXAM INDICATIVE OF NIGERIA AS FAILED STATE – OHANAEZE YOUTHS
…ENTREAT JAMB TO DEFER EMERGENCY EXAM UNTIL WAEC IS COMPLETED …Wants Oloyede , JAMB Registrar sacked Following the technical issues reported by the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) that affected a total of 379,997 candidates across 157 centres, primarily in Lagos and the South-east. The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), the apex socio-cultural youth organization of Igbo youth worldwide, ably led by Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, has described the Nigerian state as a failed entity. Comrade Igboayaka, speaking to the press on Friday 16th May 2025 ruled out the emergency exam…
Read MoreNdi Eze Ji Mbaise, Pays Familiarization Visit To Ezinihitte LG Chairman
…Hail him for goodwill and corporation in Mbaise nation By Nkechi Ojukwu Ndi Ezeji Mbaise, led by Dr. Kachi Nwaoga, have paid a familiarization visit to the Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Hon. Nwachukwu Ambrose, in his office at the Council Headquarters, recently. The special visitors notified the LGA boss that the Iri Ji Mbaise cultural festival will hold in Ezinihitte on August 15. Speaking,their Leader, Nwaoga, expressed gratitude for the good work Hon.Nwachukwu is doing in Ezinihitte. He added that their visit is a mark of respect…
Read MoreOppression: Tiger Base- Police Unlawfully Arrest Wife of Imo Journalist At Ogwa.
In what appears an oppressive action the police ,Tiger Base unit has arrested the wife of Dr. Afam Echi, a senior journalist in Imo state and publisher of The New Oriental Newspaper. Mrs. Chinyere Afam Echi was picked up from her Uru, Isi Ogwa, Mbaitoli LGA, home by 3.10am last Friday after the police stormed the place in search of her husband (Afam)but did not meet him. Alongside the wife, those picked include the chairman of traditional worshippers, Mr. Francis Osuji 78, aka Edi Awhonu, his 17 year-old son, and…
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