Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has narrated how he endured tension in the Presidential Villa when he was serving as Vice President. Jonathan, who spoke in an interview with the Rainbow Book Club about his memoir ‘My Transition Hours’, recounted what transpired between him and some northerners when his former boss, Umar Yar’Adua, was battling ill health. He alleged that there were conspiracies aimed at booting him out of the Villa in a bid to deny the South the opportunity to succeed Yar’Adua. According to the former Nigerian leader, the…
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Kudirat Abiola’s PA, Accused Then Of Exposing Her Location, Now Al-Mustapha’s Bodyguard -Sowore
In an interview with Channels TV, Sowore said Shofolahan who was accused of revealing Kudirat’s location to the attackers who later killed her, is now working closely with Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd). Sowore said Shofolahan is currently working as a bodyguard to Al-Mustapha or part of his security team. In Sowore’s words: “The guy who was accused of exposing Kudirat’s location to them is still with Mustapha, they are still hanging around. The guy who was Kudirat’s P.A is now Mustapha’s bodyguard or one of his bodyguards. You are hearing…
Read MoreObowo APC Organises Grand Reception In Honour Of Okewulonu.
…Says :Opposition in Obowo is dead. Members of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State last week Thursday at the Council headquarters, Otoko organized a grand reception in honour of their illustrious Son, Barr. Chris Okewulonu. The APC members who trooped out in en masse include the member representing Okigwe South. Federal Constituency, Deacon Chike Okafor, Member representing Obowo State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Kennedy Ibeh , Chairman Obowo LGA, Hon Obioma Ehirim, Acting Chairman Obowo APC, Chief Angus…
Read More2027: I’m Ready To Die For Speaking Truth,Says Ndume
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate, Ali Ndume has said that he is prepared to die for one purpose. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Ndume who has been a strong critic of President Bola Tinubu’s administration said he is ready to die for the truth. He also explained that his criticism of the presisent is not out of spite but for the new for Nigeria to wear a new face
Read MoreOutrageous, Frequent Rent Increase Worries Orlu Int’l Market Trader’s.
…As Orlu LGA chair Mbarie hikes rentto N12000 per shop .. Traders cry out Traders at the Orlu Internationa Market have cried out over what they described as incessant increase in rent or storelage by the authorities of Orlu Local Government Area. It was learnt that on July 27, 2025, during the market’s monthly prayer session. Imo International Market traders at Umuna/ Uzoubi in Orlu LGA, witnessed a shocking increase of stolage fees or rent per shop within short notice. It was further learnt that while the traders awaited the arrival…
Read MoreKaduru Promises To Extend Empowerment Program To Other LGAs In Owerri Zone .
…Lauds Uzodinma’s health initiatives The founder of Nkwa Chikwere Foundation, Dr Chijioke Kaduru, has promised that he would not only continue to empower people of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, through his foundation, but also is planning to extend the economic supports offered by the foundation, to the other eight local government areas of Owerri zone. Dr Kaduru made the revelation known last Sunday in his hometown of Umuwaoma Obiangwu, Ngor Okpala LGA, while speaking with newsmen, shortly after a mammoth crowd of APC members, accorded him a heroic welcome…
Read MorePeter Obi: Trespasser, under Cover Of Night, Already Erecting Fence To Divide My Brother’s Land
*Still on the Demolished Ikeja Property The legal counsel to Next Foods Limited, acting on the instruction of the company’s CEO, my younger brother, Ndibe Obi, has taken the matter to court over the Ikeja property that was unlawfully demolished after a trespasser misled the court into granting an unjust possession order. I have now been informed that the same trespasser, under the cover of night, is erecting a fence within the premises in an apparent attempt to divide the land into two. The secrecy and desperation surrounding this act…
Read MoreRibadu Eyes 2031 Presidency as APC Drops Plan to Pick Christian Running Mate For Tinubu to Secure Northern Votes
As Nigeria inches toward another election cycle, fresh power plays are already unfolding within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and at the heart of it is the growing speculation that National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, is plotting a bid to succeed President Bola Tinubu in 2031. Meanwhile, President Tinubu is not nursing ideas of selecting a Northern Christian as his running mate in 2027 over fears that it could backfire in the Muslim-dominated North. Though Ribadu has not publicly declared any intention to run, many within political circles believe…
Read MoreNorthern Elders Forum, Calls on Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency Amid Rising Insecurity in North
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in northern Nigeria due to the escalating insecurity challenges. This call comes in the wake of a recent attack in Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, where over 20 soldiers were brutally killed in an ambush by terrorists. The NEF expressed deep concern over the unabating insecurity challenges in northern Nigeria, which have led to the loss of lives and property. The recent killing of over 20 soldiers in Niger State has…
Read MoreEgere Re-elected , National Executive Member Of Nigerian Guild Of Editors .
…ANABA, Ukeh , others form new exco The 2025 Biennial national convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors,NGE held in Enugu has ended in grand style with a new executive to pilot the affairs of the professional body. After the keenly contested election,Eze Anaba,the editor of Vanguard newspapers was returned unopposed as the president; Sabestine Abu, Ph.D, mni, editor, Nigerian Standard,Jos emereged as the deputy president; Onuoha Ukeh,the Managing Director of the Sun newspapers was elected as the new General- Secretary; Iyobosa Uwuegiaren Ph.D was elected as the Treasurer; Chinedu…
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