By Dan Opara As Imo State edges closer to the pivotal 2027 governorship election, the political atmosphere is already thick with permutations, alignments, and rising ambitions. Though still two years away, stakeholders and political actors across the three senatorial zones—Owerri, Okigwe, and Orlu—are quietly yet fervently advancing their interests in a bid to secure the state’s top seat. Zonal Aspirations and the Charter of Equity Central to the pre-election discourse is the Imo Charter of Equity—a framework envisioned to promote justice and balanced power rotation among the three zones. Its…
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Nigerians Will Hold You Responsible If Tinubu Wins Again in 2027–Northern Democrats Blast Atiku, Obi
On Wednesday, June 11, Leadership Newspaper reported that the League of Northern Democrats (LND) has issued a serious warning to opposition leaders such as Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. The group said that if their inability to form a united front results in President Bola Tinubu winning re-election in 2027, the blame will rest with them. Dr. Ladan Salihu, serving as LND’s National Publicity Secretary, accused the opposition of allowing personal ambition to override the collective effort to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC). He explained, “Nigerians will hold the…
Read MoreEx- INEC Chair, Jega Calls For Mandatory Electronic Transmission Of Results, Part-time Legislators
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has called for a review of Nigeria’s electoral laws to mandate the electronic transmission of results, describing it as a critical step towards improving transparency and accountability in the country’s electoral process. Jega made the call on Thursday, June 12, while speaking atThe Platform, a civic engagement programme organised by The Covenant Nation to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day. The event, held in the Iganmu area of Lagos, was attended by several prominent Nigerians, including former ministers, governors, and…
Read MoreTinubu Honours Wole Soyinka with GCON Award
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the prestigious national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. The announcement was made during the president’s Democracy Day address to a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja. Professor Soyinka is a renowned playwright, poet, and human rights advocate.
Read More2027: Obiangwu/Ezemba Ward Vow Across Party Lines Support for Indigenes Contesting Elective Offices
Say: We’ve Suffered Untold Marginalization A large crowd of the people of Obiangwu/Ezemba Ward 10 in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, met recently and unanimously resolved that they would support any and every indigene of the ward contesting any elective position in the steadily approaching 2027, across party lines. After extensive deliberations, the people of Obiangwu/Ezemba Ward 10 from different political parties, came to a resounding conclusion that, the ward has suffered untold marginalization in terms of elective positions, as none of their sons or daughters has…
Read MorePrincess NJemanze-Neboh Reacts To Amadi’s Note,Says It’s Belated
…Insists: Balkanization Destroyed Owerri’s Unity. … Advise Uzodinma on Ekeukwu market till new Ozuruigbo emerges. A renowned daughter of Owerre Nshi Ise,Princess Stella Njemanze-Neboh has called out an indigene of Owerri , Barr Willie Amadi for his late call for a gathering to address the perceived anomalies or disturbing Socio-cultural developments in the community, likening the call to an after thought and coming rather quite late. The daughter of Late Eze Alexius Anumaku Njemanze (Ozuruigbo IV of Owerri), Princess Neboh was reacting to a voice note in which Barr Willie…
Read MoreUmar Sani Defends Abati, Rufai Over Call To Replace Them By Arise TV
Reuben Abati and Rufai Oseni, anchors at Arise TV, have recently come under intense scrutiny following critical remarks and controversies. Notably, Lere Olayinka, an aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, publicly criticized Abati for seemingly acting as spokesperson for former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi during a television appearance. This sparked further calls from some quarters demanding that Arise TV replace Abati, citing his past involvement in a case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a major concern. In response to these calls, Umar Sani, spokesperson for…
Read MoreObioha, Udenkwo Salute Nzekwe Over Emergency As Orluzurumee PG
On behalf of myself and my family, I, High Chief Nze Ebere F. Obioha( Okaa Oburuzo 1 of Owerre Nkwoji Ancient Kingdom,Nkwerre LGA,Imo State) hereby extend my heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Ugochukwu Nzekwe on your well-deserved emergence as the President General of Orluzurumee, our highly esteemed socio-cultural organization. Your dedication to the progress and unity of Orlu Zone is truly commendable. We are confident that your leadership will usher in a new era of growth, inclusiveness and cultural pride for our people. As I continue my endeavours here in Germany,…
Read MorePastor Prophesies Davido’s Rise, Says, I Saw Him Becoming President
Pastor John Anosike, President and Senior Pastor of New World Faith Ministries (Spirit Revelation Church) in Cape Town, South Africa, has shared a compelling prophecy regarding Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. BREAKING NEWS: Video Goes Viral , Watch The Embarrassing Moment As 35-Time Grammy Winner Beyonce’s Pants Falls During Her Performance in London. In a video making rounds online, Pastor Anosike declared that Davido has received a divine calling to play a vital role in rescuing Nigeria’s economy. He went further to predict that the artist…
Read MoreUS-based Catholic priest captured by Boko Haram upon return to Nigeria
A Nigerian-born priest who served in the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska, for more than half a decade has been captured by the terrorist group Boko Haram after returning to his home country. Fairbanks Bishop, Steven Maekawa, OP, said in a statement this week that Father Alphonsus Afina was “captured by Boko Haram as he was serving the Church in the Diocese of Maiduguri” in the Nigerian state of Borno. Afina served in the Alaskan diocese for six and a half years before returning to Nigeria last April, the bishop said.…
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