President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to consolidate its political control by clearing the opposition fold, asserting that there is nothing wrong with a one-party system. Speaking at the APC summit held Thursday at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu responded to growing criticism over the wave of defections into the ruling party. “I just need to tell those who say a one-party system is no good…. You don’t blame a people bailing out of a sinking ship when they have…
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Remodeling Ekeukwu Owerri:Obi-Njoku Lauds Uzodinma,Makes case for Eke Atta, Afor Uzoagba, Nkwo Imo, others.
…Says:Encroachments threaten markets’ existence A House of Assembly candidate for Ikeduru state constituency in the 2023 general elections, Dr Obinna Obi-Njoku Jr, has lauded Governor Hope Uzodinma for re-modeling the Ekeukwu Owerri Market in Owerri Municipal Council to international standard. Dr Obi-Njoku Jr who had earlier congratulated Governor Uzodinma on the conferment of the award of Infrastructure Governor of the Year by Vanguard Newspaper recently, highlighted the important role of markets in the economic lives of citizens, adding that the redevelopment of Ekeukwu Owerri to a modern, model market by…
Read MoreElder Princess Edna Kennaka Osuji Njemanze Goes Home, Fri,May 23.
The remains of Elder Princess Edna Kennaka Osuji-Njemanze whose death occurred on January 7,2025 at the age of 88 years will be committed to mother earth on Friday, May 23 at her father’s compound. A release from the family informed that there will be first service of songs on Wednesday May 14 at Presbyterian Church of Nigeria Rumuomasi Parish Port Harcourt, Rivers State, followed by second service of songs on Thursday, May 22 at the compound of late, HRM.Eze Johnson Osuji Njemanze, Ozuruigbo the 11, of Owerri. The release further…
Read MoreOBIBI URATTA EZESHIP: Uwaleke, 3 Others Dragged To Court For Alleged Impersonation, Unlawful Gathering,Breach Of Peace.
… Court grants each bail,N5m.Case Adj Jun 26. The alleged arrogance, over bearing conduct and attitude of Chief Amaobi Uwaleke, who has continuously flouted the directives of the Senator Hope Uzodinma led Imo state government by parading himself as the traditional ruler of Obibi Uratta autonomous community in Owerri North LGA, despite the recognition and presentation of the Staff of office to HRH, Eze Bon Ariri, (Eze Udo IV )of Obibi Uratta autonomous community by the state government assumed a different dimension on Wednesday May 14 , as he was…
Read MoreIkedi Ohakim: A Legacy Of Ambition And Unfinished Dreams
On a humid morning in May 2007, Ikedi Ohakim stood before the people of Imo State, his hand raised in solemn oath as he became their governor. Born in the quiet town of Okohia in Isiala Mbano fifty years earlier, Ohakim had journeyed from business administration classrooms at the University of Lagos to the highest office at the Douglas House Owerri. With his tailored suits and entrepreneurial mindset, he cut the figure of a corporate executive rather than a traditional politician—and that was precisely his appeal. “I bring not just…
Read MoreVoting Voluntary, Not Mandatory, Ajumbe Tells Reps
News Investigators/ The National Coordinator, Association of Former ANPP members, Vitalis Ajumbe, has said that voting is a voluntary action and not mandatory. Prof. Ajumbe stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. NAN reports that a bill seeking to make voting mandatory passed second reading in the House of Representatives on Thursday. NAN also reports that the bill was sponsored by Speaker of the house, Tajudeen Abbas and Daniel Ago. Mr Ago, while leading the debate, said that the proposed legislation…
Read MorePDP Nat’l Secretary: South East Stakeholders Disown Mbah, Okoye, others, Support Anyanwu
… Anyanwu : “Not Even a Julius Berger Crane Can Remove Me as PDP Nat’l Secretary By Chidi Obiukwu, Abakiliki In a new turn of event, the Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders in the Southeast have unanimously disowned Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah and Udeh Okoye for creating political tension in the zone over selfish interest. In a stakeholders meeting convened by the National Vice Chairman of PDP, (Southeast), Hon Chidiebere Goodluck Egwu, the leaders expressed worry over what they described as “overbearing attitude” of Peter Mbah to foist one of…
Read MoreI’m 72, got nothing from Nigeria’s government. So why should I even bother to vote? – Olisa Agbakoba
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, has asserted that Nigeria’s continued reliance on the Western liberal democratic model is deeply problematic and failing the nation. During an interview with ARISE News on Friday, Agbakoba called for a complete overhaul of Nigeria’s democratic system. His remarks came in response to the House of Representatives’ decision to reject a bill proposing rotational presidency among the country’s six geopolitical zones—a step he believes could have reduced the feeling of marginalization if embedded in the constitution. According to him, the core issue goes…
Read MoreORAUSA Urges Governor Uzodimma To Intervene In Unlawful Demolition Of Orlu Hospital Project.
The Orlu Regional Assembly USA (ORAUSA), a coalition of sons and daughters of Orlu Senatorial Zone residing in the United States, has called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to intervene in the unlawful demolition of their ongoing Specialist Medical Center and Multi-Purpose Facility Project site in Orlu. They expressed shock and anguish over the sudden demolition, moreover as the executors did not give prior notice nor presented any official Imo State Government authorisation documents for the unexpected action carried out on May 13, 2025, reportedly by the Local government authorities. Many…
Read MoreTragedy: Nollywood mourns as popular actress dies at 31
The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the death of Nollywood actress and brand influencer, Monalisa Stephen. Monalisa passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Lagos. According to Seun Oloketuyi, CEO of Best of Nollywood (BON), she succumbed to complications related to low blood sugar and internal bleeding. Oloketuyi shared the sad news in a Facebook post on Wednesday, May 14, stating that Monalisa’s younger sister confirmed her passing. “Brand influencer Monalisa Ayobami Stephen is dead. She died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight against low sugar…
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