A prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain has argued that ethnic considerations unfairly overshadow Peter Obi’s presidential potential, claiming the former Labour Party candidate would be viewed as an unbeatable contender if he belonged to a different ethnic group. Segun Showunmi, speaking during an interview with Channels TV , defended Obi’s post-2023 election activities while criticizing what he sees as opportunistic coalition talks aimed at exploiting the former Anambra governor’s political capital. “The fundamentals by which you build a movement to rescue a nation cannot be predominantly too selfish. All that talk…
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Tinubu Gives Anyim, Shaibu, Nnamani Federal Appointments .See List
President Tinubu Approved The Appointments Of: Sen. Ken Nnamani – Enugu Chairman, Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) H.E. Philip Shaibu – Edo Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Sports Omobolanle Akinyemi Obe – Ondo Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre, Abuja Dr. Segun Aina – Osun Director-General, Academic Staff College of Nigeria Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim – Ebonyi Chairman, National Merit Award Committee Mr. Ayodele Olufemi – Kogi Executive Director (Monitoring and Implementation), Nigeria–São Tomé Joint Development Authority Babaranti Ayandayo Rasheed – Osun Executive Director (Finance and Administration), Nigerian Agricultural…
Read MoreAhiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Reps: Chinedu Pushes 5 Bold Reform Bills For Greater,Better Nigeria.
In a bold demonstration of legislative foresight and national commitment, Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, has achieved a significant milestone in the National Assembly with the passage of five transformative bills through First Reading in the House of Representatives. The bills, which span key developmental sectors, reflect Hon. Chinedu’s deep commitment to reshaping Nigeria’s future through legislative innovation and strategic thinking. From building creative infrastructure to enhancing emergency systems and tackling the housing deficit, each bill targets a pressing national need.The five bills are as…
Read MoreDisclaimer: Ezinihitte Mbaise LG Chairman Debunks Okpofe/Ezeagbogu Councillor’s Comments On Health Care Program.
By Nkechi Ojukwu The Executive Chairman, Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Hon. Ambrose Chinedum Nwachukwu has raised concern about the Councillor representing Okpofe/Ezeagbogu Ward 3 in Ezinihitte, Hon.Ekwueme Chinedu, who was alleged of misconduct in relation to the Imo Care enrollment program. Hon. Nwachukwu in a recent statement said it has become important to inform the general public and State government about the situation. The councillor was accused of spreading false information to the people of Okpofe and Ezeagbogu ward about the Imo Care Health Insurance Scheme Program enrollment. Hon. Ekwueme …
Read MoreGroup Lauds Obiozor’s Sanitization Of ITC For Optimal Delivery, Thanks Uzodinma For Appointment.
The General Manager of Imo Transport Company, ITC, Mr. Uche Obiozor has been commended for bringing back life to the once moribund State transport company through his wide experience in managing similar ventures over time. A group known as the Igbo Journalists Association, IJA , an affiliate to Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide made the observation when the group carried a random check on the Company on Monday. The National President of IJA, Sir Amby Uneze gave a clean bill of achievements to the General Manager of the company for carrying out…
Read MoreOwerri West LGA Flags Off Imo Health Insurance Scheme .
…Osigwe:We’ll surpass enrollment target. The Executive Chairman of Owerri West LGA, Hon Victor Osigwe, has formally flagged off the Imo Health Insurance Scheme (IHIS). Speaking at the flagging off ceremony, Hon Osigwe described the scheme as a well-thought out Health Insurance Scheme of the Governor Hope Uzodinma’s administration. The LGA Executive Chairman, now easily known as “the Swift Messenger of the SHARED PROSPERITY government”, was optimistic that the people of Owerri West would surpass the enrollment target given the boisterous and unprecedented turnout at the Umuguma Health Center and its…
Read MoreI Will Strike Out Your Case” — Judge Warns FG Over Delays in Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
Tensions ran high on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja as the long-running trial of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, resumed with a sharp rebuke from the presiding judge to the Federal Government, POLITICS NIGERIA has reliably gathered. Frustrated by the prosecution’s sluggish pace and lack of preparedness, the judge did not mince words in warning the government’s legal team that the court would no longer tolerate unnecessary delays. “You must pick six days within two weeks and present all your witnesses. If…
Read MoreCorps member who studied mass communication fumes after NYSC posts her to bakery
A Nigerian youth corps member who studied Mass Communication has taken to social media to express her frustration after being posted to a bakery for her NYSC The young lady, identified as @Aridunu_jones on X (formerly Twitter), shared her experience online, questioning the relevance of her posting to her field of study. In her words:“God will help me and judge NYSC. When I studied Mass Communication, you guys now posted me to a BAKERY. BAKERY OOOO!!!” She called on God for help and expressed confusion over the decision, sparking reactions online. As her post gained traction, concerned…
Read MoreOBEAKUMA: Fulani Herdsmen Invade,Kill Pregnant Woman In Oguta Community In .Imo.
Reports reaching Trumpeta say a set of rampaging herders were shooting while retreating from Amakohia-Ubi borders in Owerri West after having it rough with the vigilante there. According to the report, the rampaging herders shot sporadically as they tried to escape through Obeakuma Agwa axis. The invasion which took the Agwa Community by surprise saw the locals scampering for safety but a pregnant woman, yet to be identified, was unlucky as bullets hit her several places. Unluckily before medical assistantce could come her way, she gave up. Unfortunately by the…
Read MoreIf Igboho could walk free while Kanu is kept in detention, what message does that send? Naja’atu
According to a report by Leadership, she made this claim while speaking on The PAP Show, which is hosted by Hadiza Malumfashi in Abuja. Naja’atu, who currently chairs the Northern Star Foundation—a non-governmental organisation dedicated to empowering youth in Northern Nigeria—was said to have explained that she accepted her role in the campaign not out of genuine political conviction, but due to repeated pleas that were made to her. Naja’atu Mohammed was reported to have alleged that President Tinubu’s approach to governance at the federal level closely resembled the way…
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