The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s major problem is not a lack of resources but the absence of leadership rooted in unity, compassion, and genuine empathy. Obi stated this in a post titled “Better Leadership for a Better Nigeria” on his verified X handle on Wednesday. He explained that after attending the burial of Dr. Christopher Kolade in Lagos, he travelled to Abuja for the concluding session of the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference, organised by Mrs. Arunma Oteh at the…
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Executive Arm In Nigeria Must Disclose Contracts Sum, It’s Public Fund After All.
Government projects such as roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, conference centres, among others, are funded with taxpayers money and/or public funds in Nigeria as in other climes. By implication, such funds used in the execution of government or public projects must have to pass through appropriation in the legislature – parliament, national assembly, state assembly, or congress – as the case may be. This therefore suggests that since government projects are a matter of public concern, there is no reason those in the executive arm of government should not disclose…
Read MorePeople of Umunumo, Ehime Mbano Stakeholders Visit Anambra-Imo River Basin Dev.Authority Boss, Hail His Outstanding Performance.
It was a day of history at Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority (AIRBDA), as HRM, Eze Peter Opara, Eze Udo1 of Umunumo Ancient Kingdom, and the Councillor representing Umunumo ward, Hon.Inegbu Okey Jonas, led leaders of Umunumo community in Ehime vMbano LGA, Imo state on a courtesy visit to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AIRBDA, Rt. Hon. Barr. Anthony Emeka Nduka, at the Authority’s headquarters in Owerri, last Friday. Among the personalities who made the visit included, HRM, Eze Sam Okeke, Chioke1 of Umuchoke Autonomous Community, HRM,…
Read MoreNkwa Chi Kwere Movement Storms Ideato South In Imo
…As national leader lays mother to rest The Nkwa Chi Kwere Family led by Dr Chijioke Kaduru has extended their deepest condolences to Chief Chijioke Uzomba and his family on the passing of their beloved mother. Members of the Nkwa Chi Kwere movement from across the nine Local Government Areas of Owerri zone joined their dear friend and brother in mourning the loss of his mother ,Mrs Veronica Uzomba, paying their last respect at the burial ceremony held in Umuobom in Ideato-South in Imo State on October 31 . The…
Read MoreCountry of Particular Concern: Ndume Blames Tinubu FG, Akpabio Led Senate For Trump’s declaration On Nigeria
Former Chief Whip and current Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has blamed the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration and the Senate for the tagging of Nigeria by the United States President, Donald Trump, as ‘Country of Particular Concern’. Ndume, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, accused both the executive and legislative arms of complacency, saying their failure to proactively engage the United States government on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria led to the development. The senator recalled that he had earlier sponsored a motion in the…
Read MoreGenocide: Trump understands marketing – Aisha Yesufu
Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has reacted to US President Donald Trump’s comments on genocide and Nigeria, saying he is using the issue as a marketing strategy. Yesufu, in a post on X on Sunday, said Trump knows how to sell narratives that benefit his political image, describing his approach as one driven by self-interest. She recalled that Nigeria was first designated as a “Country of Particular Concern” by the United States in December 2020, noting that the situation in the country has not improved since then. Yesufu also criticized…
Read MoreIgbos Must Unite To Rebuild , Restoration East Lost Glory—Lawyer
He said the region’s lost glory can only be restored if everyone takes responsibility and acts with sincerity. In a statement released in Awka, Ejiofor said the South-East has suffered serious decline. He noted that many towns that were once lively have become silent. Markets are empty, schools are neglected, and fear has taken over many communities. He blamed the situation not only on outsiders but also on people from the region who have turned against their own land. Ejiofor said the region is now filled with acts of violence…
Read MoreUnstoppable Otti: Another Landmark Project Begins As Governor Flags Off Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road
By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Leadership finds its true expression in action, courage, and consistency. It is not about empty promises, political noise, or endless blame games, but about the ability to transform vision into visible development. Once again, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has demonstrated that his leadership is not defined by words but by results that speak loudly across Abia State. On Friday, October 24, 2025, all eyes will be on Timber Market, Ahia Eke, Umuahia North Local Government Area, where Governor Otti will officially flag off the…
Read MoreCAF Awards 2025: Ademola Lookman Relinquishes Africa’s Best Crown as CAF Names Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi, Seven Others for Player of the Year
Ademola Lookman, last year’s CAF Player of the Year, is set to relinquish his crown as CAF unveils the 10-man shortlist for the 2025 Men’s Player of the Year Award — with Victor Osimhen the only Nigerian making the cut. Lookman, who dazzled at Atalanta last season with a Europa League triumph and a top-four Serie A finish, has been left out of this year’s final list despite another impressive individual campaign. The 28-year-old winger’s exclusion marks a surprising twist, as his compatriot Osimhen continues Nigeria’s representation at Africa’s biggest…
Read MoreGhana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76
Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has died at the age of 76. She was the widow of Ghana’s longest-serving leader, Jerry John Rawlings, who died five years ago. He led two coups before twice being elected president in multiparty polls. Social media is awash with tributes to the former first lady, politician and women’s rights advocate, who Ghanaian presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said had died after a short illness on Thursday morning. Her family visited President John Mahama in the afternoon to officially notify him of her…
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