The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has launched investigation into the ongoing shutdown and stalled rehabilitation of Nigeria’s refineries, citing multiple allegations of fraud, mismanagement, and misappropriation of public funds. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, announced the probe following a special session convened petitions from concerned Nigerians. According to Ugochinyere, despite massive financial commitments to restore operations at the nation’s refineries, the facilities remain idle, raising urgent questions about oversight, transparency, and accountability. “The House Committee, following a special session and after reviewing numerous…
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CREATION OF MORE STATES IN THE COUNTRY; THE IMPERATIVE OF THREE STATES FOR SOUTH EAST .
BY BEN OSUAGWU As the National Assembly Committee on the Constitution Review is meeting in Imo State for Imo and Abia States, for the creation of more States in Nigeria, the primary peace solving issue must be to bring South East at Par with other States in the country. The South East has over the years suffered unimaginable marginalisation which only the Igbos can endure. If such happened in any other zone, the country would have been in flames. Based on this premise, Imo State Governor should ask for…
Read MorePolice Arrest 11 Suspects For Impregnating Unsound 13 Year- Old Girl In Kebbi
By Abdulwaheed Olayinka Adubi, Kaduna-Nigeria No fewer than eleven suspects have been arrested by the the Kebbi State Police Command in connection to an allegation of forcefull sex that led to impregnating an unsound 13 years old girl in Shanga, a community in the state. According to the Command, the suspects took advantage of one Sa’ima Dauda ‘f’ aged 13 yrs, who walked around in the village due to her unsound mind. In a statement issued and released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar on Saturday explained…
Read MoreOkpebholo Respects Peter Obi, Saying His Statement Was Misunderstood – Edo Govt.
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has said he respects everyone including former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, stressing that his recent comments were misunderstood. Okpebholo, while receiving defectors to the All Progressives Congress (APC ) on Friday, had warned the former Labour Party presidential candidate not to visit the state without security clearance. He particularly condemned the recent visit of Peter Obi, to Benin City, and asserted that it coincided with a resurgence of violence
Read More2027 Elections: Journalist Calls For Competence, Integrity In Leadership
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.…
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 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 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 MoreCorrespondents’ Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists,NUJ , Imo state Council, Owerri.
DISCLAIMER ! We hereby notify the general public that Collins Osuji of Guardian Newspaper is not the Chairman of Imo State Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists ,Imo State Council. OSUJI was suspended alongside other members of the former Chairman, Chinonso Alozie’s administration, following their complicity in the botched sale of the bus donated to the Chapel by the Imo State Government. Their suspension took effect on 1, May, 2025. As a result , Mr COLLINS OSUJI has no authority to act on behalf of, or represent, the…
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