Nigeria’s former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has poured encomiums on 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, acknowledging his brilliance, composure, and leadership qualities. The former Rivers state governor likened Obi to revered leaders such as USA’s Abraham Lincoln, India’s Mahatma Gandhi, and the late President of Nigeria, Umaru Yar’Adua. According to him,Obi aspires to emulate these leaders’ traits. In a statement, Amaechi expressed admiration for Obi’s conduct, particularly during his tenure as Anambra State Governor. “I was struck by Peter Obi’s brilliance, composure, and leadership,” Amaechi…
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Obituary Obituary: A Tribute To Ijele Nwanyi
Ezinne Rose Ogonna Uzoegbu Uzoma( Nee Onuoha) That she lived the first amongst equals is not in doubt. That she lived a fulfilled life needs no confirmation from the Oracles. Her presence in the midst of others generated an aura of humour and togetherness; steadfastness and industry. Infact, the earth will confirm that a virtuous and enterprising woman passed through it in essence and as a co-worker with God in the Miracle Work of making mankind by way of procriation. What a Grace! By Devine connection IJELE NWANYI became my…
Read MoreNeed To Tackle The Imo Rural Roads Conundrum
The issue of poor road network in many rural communities in Imo State has, and continues to dominate discourses across the state. From Ngor Okpala, Onuimo, Ikeduru, Mbaitoli, to Ohaji/Egbema, Ideato North, Ideato South LGAs among others, the story remains the same. The situation apparently subsists despite that the rural communities produce most of the food that feed the urban centres in the state. Since the local government areas consistently claim that they do no’t possess the financial capacity! to handle road construction projects; and given also the alleged meddlesomeness…
Read MoreVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado releases letter after Maduro’s capture
By Kerry Breen,Lucia I Suarez Sang María Corina Machado released a letter addressing the Venezuelan people after leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured in a U.S. operation overnight Saturday. Machado, an opposition leader who has mostly been in hiding over the last year, said Maduro will “face international justice for the atrocious crimes committed against Venezuelans and against citizens of many other nations.” “The time for freedom has come!” Machado, who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, wrote in the letter posted on X. It was not clear on Saturday if…
Read MoreNigeria 2027 Presidential Election; A fait Accompli?
By Peter Omonua As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 presidential election, a growing number of citizens and commentators are questioning whether the process will genuinely offer voters a meaningful choice or merely rehearse a foregone conclusion. At the heart of this skepticism is a deep mistrust of institutions meant to guarantee fairness, neutrality, and justice in the democratic process. Critics point to what they see as an unprecedented concentration of power around the presidency. They argue that key state institutions responsible for elections, security, and adjudication are headed by officials…
Read MoreDigital Economy / Youth Empowerment
Coming Soon: Governor Uzodimma’s 6th Year Anniversary Digital & Youth Score Card How is the “Skill-Up Imo” initiative shaping the future? NEWSPOINT is set to publish a deep-dive into the Governor’s digital economy milestones for the 6th Year Anniversary of Governor Uzodimma. DATE: Monday, January,19, 2026. The Future Is Digital. NIGERIA NEWSPOINT
Read MoreCompensate Victims Of Izombe Carnage Uzodinma Told As Community Honours Okebata With Peace Award
The president of Umuakwu Izombe Development Association ,UIDA , Mr Lucky Dibiagwu, of the diaspora community has called on the executive Governor of Imo state, governor Hope Uzodinma to kindly compensate the victims of 2021/2023 carnage in Izombe. He made this appeal at the maiden Umuakwu day celebration. According to him, many people in the community lost their houses, lives, means of livelihood and properties worth millions to that unfortunate violent incident. He said that the victims’ hope was restored when the government promised to rehabilitate and rebuild their destroyed…
Read MoreOrji Kalu: When Insatiable Political Ambition Overshadows Statesmanship
By Ebere Uzoukwa Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s recent declaration that Abia will be APC in 2027, coupled with his emphatic insistence that he would actively work against the re-election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, despite professing personal friendship, is not only reckless but deeply revealing. It exposes a troubling contradiction between unrestrained political ambition and the standards of statesmanship expected of a former governor and serving senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. On the surface, the statement is framed as an expression of party loyalty. In substance, however,…
Read MoreIhedioha, Bishop Nwobi, KOK Witness Mbaise Global Connect Initiative Resource Centre Take-off
…KOK: It’s symbolic, historic complex that will propel Mbaise to greater heights A ground breaking ceremony with all the trappings of a historic, symbolic and signigicance of epoch as well as defining highlight for a better future, took place on January 5,2026, at Ogbe, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, Imo State. Former governor, His Excellency, The Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha, CON, KSC, Omenkeahuruanya, the Catholic bishop of Ahiara Diocese, Most Rev Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, member representing Ahiazu, Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, The Rt Hon Emeka Chinedu, as well as foremost actor, Bar Kanayo O.…
Read MoreMr President, What Does Wike Have On You, That He Can Openly Challenge You And Still Tell You Not To Interfere In Rivers Politics?
By John Egbeazien Oshodi A Nation Watching in Psychological Silence Nigeria has entered a strange psychological space. People are not merely listening to political speeches; they are studying body language, tone, and authority. They watch a sitting minister, Nyesom Wike, speak with a level of confidence that does not resemble submission to higher authority. They see him warning party officials, lecturing senior political figures, and behaving as though his voice carries immunity. What shocks people most is not that a politician is bold. Nigerian politics has always had bold personalities.…
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