Veteran actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has criticized the recent wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress claiming that many politicians are switching parties out of fear and a belief that the ruling party will manipulate the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television from 1:46, Okonkwo expressed concern over the state of democracy in Nigeria. He stated that the defections were not based on ideological alignment or a commitment to national development, but rather on a belief that the APC would “write the results” of…
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Govt Witnesses To Testify Behind Screen In Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to the federal government for its witnesses to testify behind camera in the terrorism charges brought against the Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu. The Judge granted the permission on Tuesday while delivering a ruling in an ex parte application filed by the federal government lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Solomon, SAN. Adegboyega Solomon, while arguing the application, pleaded with Justice Omotosho that the identities of the witnesses needed to be protected for security reasons. He informed the court that…
Read MoreMurder Case: Chidinma Speaks in Court, Shares the WhatsApp Message She Sent to Usifo Ataga
Chidinma Ojukwu, a 300-level student of the University of Lagos , faced trial at the Lagos State High Court for the alleged murder of Super TV CEO Michael Ataga. On April 28, Chidinma testified before Justice Yetunde Adesanya, explaining that fear prevented her from reporting the incident to the police. She shared the actual message sent to the deceased’s number and also expressed concerns of being falsely accused, citing examples of others who had been blamed after reporting crimes. Led in evidence by her counsel, Onwuka Egwu, Chidinma narrated the sequence of events from…
Read MoreUnseating Tinubu through a coalition is impossible, forming a merger now is too late – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has dismissed the possibility of any political coalition unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, calling such plans “impossible” and a mere “storm in a teacup.” Speaking onChannels TV’s Politics Todayon April 28, Keyamo said efforts by opposition leaders like Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Atiku Abubakar, and Nasir El-Rufai to form a coalition were either misguided or too late. He argued that the structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is too strong to be toppled by last-minute alliances or…
Read MoreRome : Senate President Akpabio Tells Nigerians, Poverty Is Not a Crime
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has told Nigerians that poverty is not a crime. Nigerian cultural tours He made the comment in Rome after attending the funeral of Pope Francis last Saturday at the Vatican. Akpabio led a five-member federal government delegation to the event. Speaking in an interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) via Zoom, Akpabio said: “When you look at the Catholic Church, the Catholic Church is not just a church. The Vatican is also regarded as a state. So you have the head of state that died…
Read MoreFubara: He Has Never Destroyed Our Mosques Like Wike, He Destroyed Some Of Our Mosques -River’s Woman
A woman from Rivers State has spoken out about her support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a recent prayer gathering. Many women gathered to pray and ask President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cancel the state of emergency in Rivers State and allow Governor Fubara to continue leading. In a video that was shared by SYMFONI TV , The woman, who is a Muslim, said that both the rich and poor in Rivers State are upset because Fubara truly cares for everyone, including Muslims. She explained that under the past governor, now…
Read More2027: Anybody Who Is Saying That Nobody Can Remove Tinubu Is Making A Mistake- Bishop Amakiri
The National Chairman of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Bishop Amakiri, has stated that it is a mistake to believe President Bola Tinubu cannot be defeated in the 2027 presidential election. During an interview with Arise TV, Amakiri criticized the notion that President Bola Tinubu is unbeatable, describing it as an insult to the intelligence of Nigerians. He questioned the scale of the president’s endorsements, stating that the perception of overwhelming support is misleading. Amakiri further stated that the current political situation is a form of nemesis, particularly affecting the…
Read MoreThe Ability Life Initiative: Uzodimma’s Daughter Receives Encomiums For Life- Changing Support To Students ,Persons With Albinism .
Barr. Prada Uzodimma, a worthy daughter of Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, has received encomiums for her assistance to indigent persons in the society while playing host to a series of courtesy calls from key Student, Youth and Advocacy Groups in recognition of her growing impact in the areas of education, social development and disability inclusion .Among the groups she received recently were the Albinism Association of Nigeria, Imo State Chapter, led by its President, Hon. Victor Igbebulem. Igbebulem expressed deep appreciation for the Albinism Awareness Program organized the previous…
Read MoreObiefule’s Reign , Blessing To Umudioka People ,Says Udenkwo
The 83rd birthday ceremony and 43rd year on the throne of His Imperial Majesty, Eze Dr Thomas Agu Obiwuru Obiefule (Ezekaibeya) took place last Tuesday at St Maria Goretti Secondary School, Umudioka in Orlu Local Government Area. In an interview with newsmen on the occasion, the Chairman, Nkwerre Council of Traditional Institution and Community Policing and traditional ruler of Ishiala Umudi autonomous community, Eze Joel Udenkwo (Eze Udo 1 of Ishiala Umudi) identified Eze Dr Obiefule as a notable monarch whose wealth of knowledge and cultural expertise make him a…
Read MoreUmuhuocha Obohia Eze-elect Presentation: Ahiazu Mbaise LG boss Harps On Peace, Towards Development .
Autonomous communities, Town unions and all other social and political associations in Ahiazu-Mbaise LGA have been advised to be peaceful in the conduct of their activities to ensure accelerated development in the area. The executive chairman of the local government, Chief Larry Chikwe gave the advice when a group of Umuhuocha Obohia autonomous community and Nnarambia Development Union came for the official presentations of their Eze-elect and President General, Chief Paul Obasi and Barrister Charles Onyirimba respectively. In a release by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Dr. Nnorom Emecheta,…
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