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…
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Voting 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…
Read MoreISWAP Fighters Kill 23 Farmers, Fishermen In Borno
Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents have reportedly killed at least 23 farmers and fishermen in Malam Karanti, a remote village near Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Naijaonpoint learnt that the attack occurred on Thursday morning and has sparked further concerns over the growing insecurity in the region. The victims, predominantly beans farmers from Gwoza, were said to have made arrangements with a rival Boko Haram faction to farm and fish in areas controlled by insurgents. In exchange, they paid regular levies to the…
Read MoreNdi Eze Ji Mbaise, Pays Familiarization Visit To Ezinihitte LG Chairman
…Hail him for goodwill and corporation in Mbaise nation By Nkechi Ojukwu Ndi Ezeji Mbaise, led by Dr. Kachi Nwaoga, have paid a familiarization visit to the Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Hon. Nwachukwu Ambrose, in his office at the Council Headquarters, recently. The special visitors notified the LGA boss that the Iri Ji Mbaise cultural festival will hold in Ezinihitte on August 15. Speaking,their Leader, Nwaoga, expressed gratitude for the good work Hon.Nwachukwu is doing in Ezinihitte. He added that their visit is a mark of respect…
Read MoreOppression: Tiger Base- Police Unlawfully Arrest Wife of Imo Journalist At Ogwa.
In what appears an oppressive action the police ,Tiger Base unit has arrested the wife of Dr. Afam Echi, a senior journalist in Imo state and publisher of The New Oriental Newspaper. Mrs. Chinyere Afam Echi was picked up from her Uru, Isi Ogwa, Mbaitoli LGA, home by 3.10am last Friday after the police stormed the place in search of her husband (Afam)but did not meet him. Alongside the wife, those picked include the chairman of traditional worshippers, Mr. Francis Osuji 78, aka Edi Awhonu, his 17 year-old son, and…
Read MoreJAMB admits to errors in 2025 UTME
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board on Wednesday finally admitted to errors which affected the performance of students during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede admitted to this during an ongoing press briefing in Abuja. “What should have been a moment of joy has changed due to one or two errors,” Oloyede said. The UTME is a critical prerequisite for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It tests candidates in four subjects, including the compulsory Use of English, with the other three…
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