By Onyinyechi Nwankwo A Veteran Nigerian journalist, Casca Ohanele, has sounded a clarion call for Nigerians to prioritize competence and integrity in leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a recent gathering, Ohanele lamented the current state of leadership in Nigeria, accusing leaders of weaponizing poverty and encouraging mediocrity. “We need leaders with genuine hearts for service, not those who mortgage their future with peanuts from political office holders. Our leaders must allow youths who are reasonable and capable to have a shot at leadership” Ohanele said.…
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Criminal Elements Will Hijack Peter Obi’s Planned Birthday Rally In Kaduna — Police
From Abdulwaheed Adubi,Kaduna Kaduna state Police command has disclosed that credible intelligence indicated plans by criminal elements to infiltrate the proposed rally and hijack it to incite violence and disrupt public peace across the state. Following this, the Police Command has issued a warning, banning the planned birthday rally in honour of former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, adding that the gathering poses serious security risks. This was contained in a statement signed and issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan on Saturday. In the statement, “all…
Read MoreBoard Appointments: Ndume Commends Tinubu, Seek Inclusion Of South-East Region
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume has again commended President Bola Tinubu over fresh appointments into Boards of key Federal agencies. The new appointees unveiled at the weekend included, Muhammad Babangida son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, who was named chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. Others were Lydia Kalat Musa, Chairperson of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority; Jamilu Wada Aliyu, chairman of the National Educational Research and Development Council; Yahuza Ado Inuwa, to chair the Standards Organisation of Nigeria and Sanusi Musa (SAN) named chairman of…
Read MoreWho Scattered The PDP, Hijacked Rivers, And Turned The Pulpit To A Soap-Box?
NY Isaac Asabor Let us not sugar-coat it: if you are looking for the culprit behind the political ruins of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, the person whose iron grip strangled democracy, and now the same individual dragging partisan battles into the sanctuary of the Anglican Church, look no further than Nyesom Wike. He is the man who killed the PDP in Rivers, hijacked the entire machinery of governance, and wanted to toy with the sacredness of the pulpit for political showmanship. Once hailed as a bold…
Read MoreIGP Orders Demotion of Officers Over Alleged Protest Mobilisation Amid Rising Discontent in Police Force
Amid growing frustration over poor salaries and welfare within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reportedly ordered the demotion of six police officers allegedly involved in organising a planned protest against the institution’s deteriorating conditions. According to sources who spoke to SaharaReporters, the officers—led by Emoruwa Olabode—were administrators of a WhatsApp group used to mobilise fellow personnel in protest over stagnating wages, inadequate welfare, and dissatisfaction with the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The group had reportedly been gaining traction in recent weeks, sparking concerns…
Read MoreHonour Late Buhari For His Support By Paying Pension Arrears–NTA/FRCN Retirees
The Federal Government has been urged to settle all outstanding pension arrears in honour of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, who was described as a pensioners-friendly leader during his tenure. Retired workers of the FRCN and NTA made the appeal in a condolence message following the death of the former president and expressed hope that the promises made by relevant authorities would be fulfilled to address the challenges faced by senior citizens. They reminded the Ministry of Finance, Accountant General of the Federation and the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate…
Read MoreKanu’s Lawyer,Agabi: FG Fails To Link Kanu To Terrorism,No Witness Indicated Him Over Inciting Violence Through Out Trial .
…Makes no-Case submission, matter adj Oct.10. ” Kanu’s threats mere boasts, like T.Y.Danjuma, no evidence of criminality” Justice James Omotosho presiding judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned ruling on the no-case submission by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to October 10. During Friday’s court session, the Nigerian government’s lead counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, urged Justice James Omotosho to dismiss Kanu’s ‘No Case’ submission, insisting the IPOB leader has a case to answer on the seven-count terrorism charge…
Read MoreFormer President Jonathan And His 2nd Wife Dr Ayima Pictured At Their Daughter’s Graduation.
former President Jonathan is pictured with his second wife Dr Ayima Lott- Jonathan who is the mother of his three kids (Including 4 year old twins boys) and the daughter pictured who graduated on Wednesday July 17, 2025 with a degree in L L.Law from the University of Essex, Colchester Congrats to them! In case you are shocked, President Jonathan Married his baby mama Dr Ayima 2 years ago……..gist loading for another day…
Read MoreDele Momodu Dumps PDP, Joins ADC,Says Party descended to undemocratic Practices.
In a scathing letter, PDP chieftain Chief Dele Momodu has announced his resignation from the party, effective immediately, citing the hijack of the party by ‘anti-democratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight.’
Read MoreObi Needs To Understand That He’s The Flag Bearer Of Our Hope, We’re The Coalition He Needs-Farotimi
Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi has spoken about the coalition that was formed by some members of the opposition parties. His statement was contained in a post that he shared on his official X handle on Monday, July 14, 2025. Dele Farotimi’s statement is coming after an X user stated that the support that many Nigerians have for the former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi can not be transferred to another person. .
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