Following the prompt and decisive action of Imo State Gov Hope Uzodinma, in stopping the grabbing of legitimately acquired landed property of the National Examinations Council,NECO, in Owerri, and returning same to the body, stakeholders of NECO, in the state,have lauded the governor for demonstrating pragmatic and responsive leadership. Speaking on the governor’s directive to all government agencies with the responsibility to ensure that NECO promptly takes possession of the said property, to make sure the council does that with immediate effect,Mrs Emilia Njoku, Anambra State Coordinator NECO, who spoke…
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Ugochinyere Marks 2nd Year In Office, With Donation Of Transformers, Boreholes In 25 Communities, Sponsors 40 Bills, Others*
…Vows to intensify people-oriented representation. The member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo state, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has expressed optimism that his tenure as a lawmaker in the 10th House of Representatives will be a reference point for people-oriented representation. Ugochinyere stated this in an address in commemoration of his second anniversary as a House of Representatives member. According to him, since assuming office in June 2023, he has ensured that the dividends of democracy get to his people and he has continually strives to get them the needed…
Read MoreAliko Dangote, Retires , Appoints New Chairman
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has officially retired from the Board of Directors of the Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc. This move ends a two-decade tenure as Chairman of the board, as Dangote officially hands over the reins to his successor. Dangote Sugar Refinery announced this change in a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Temitope Hassan. The retirement takes effect on June 16, 2025. As a founding member and director of the board of Dangote Sugar Refinery, the industrialist has driven the company’s expansion, returned value to shareholders, and solidified…
Read MoreDemocracy Day:Bode George Appeals To Tinubu To Extend Same Forgiveness To Fubara As To Sanwo-Olu
Chief Olabode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reinstate Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid Democracy Day celebrations. Fubara, who was suspended on March 18 amid ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, recently paid a visit to President Tinubu in Lagos during the Sallah festivities. In an open letter released on Wednesday, Chief Olabode George tied his appeal to the symbolism of June 12 — the 32nd anniversary of the 1993 presidential election, won by the late…
Read MoreHerdsmen Attack: Imo Police Hold Crisis Free Meeting As Fear Grips Oguta Communities .
The Imo State Police Command recently held a crucial security meeting with key stakeholders from Oguta Local Government Area to address growing safety concerns in the region. The gathering, which took place at the Oguta Council Headquarters, was primarily focused on tackling the reported security threats allegedly linked to the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the area. The meeting brought together several notable figures, including the Chairman of Oguta LGA, Ifeanyi Nnani, the Member representing Oguta in the Imo State House of Assembly, Gilbert Nwosu, traditional rulers from various communities,…
Read MoreAjumbe Heads Association Of Nigerian Exporters, South East
…Canvasses for patronages of indigenous goods. From Everest Ezihe, Aba Considering his immense contributions in upliftment of businesses in Nigeria and beyond, couple with the dare need of the Association of Nigerian Exporters, ANE to repositioned her socioeconomic activities, especially in South East region of Nigeria, Prof. Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe of Beaton Investments Limited, Owerri has been decorated as the Association’s Coordinator of the region. The well attended event which happened on Tuesday at the mini conference hall of Abia Hotels LTD, Aba during the inauguration of the Abia State…
Read MoreOhakim’s Democracy Day Message: “A Nation in Transition …The Nigerian Youth and the Future of Our Democracy”
My fellow Nigerians On this 12th day of June 2025, we commemorate a significant milestone in our collective journey toward a democratic, just, and inclusive Nigeria. Democracy Day is more than a date on the calendar; it is a symbol of sacrifice, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for freedom, representation, and national development. Today, I speak not only as a former Governor but as a father, a patriot, and a firm believer in the boundless potential of our youth. I speak to the soul of Nigeria — to our young…
Read MoreImo 2027: The Power Equation, Zonal Expectations, the Compelling Case for Prince Eze Madumere as Governor Hope Uzodimma’s Most Suitable Successor
By Dan Opara As Imo State edges closer to the pivotal 2027 governorship election, the political atmosphere is already thick with permutations, alignments, and rising ambitions. Though still two years away, stakeholders and political actors across the three senatorial zones—Owerri, Okigwe, and Orlu—are quietly yet fervently advancing their interests in a bid to secure the state’s top seat. Zonal Aspirations and the Charter of Equity Central to the pre-election discourse is the Imo Charter of Equity—a framework envisioned to promote justice and balanced power rotation among the three zones. Its…
Read MoreNigerians Will Hold You Responsible If Tinubu Wins Again in 2027–Northern Democrats Blast Atiku, Obi
On Wednesday, June 11, Leadership Newspaper reported that the League of Northern Democrats (LND) has issued a serious warning to opposition leaders such as Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. The group said that if their inability to form a united front results in President Bola Tinubu winning re-election in 2027, the blame will rest with them. Dr. Ladan Salihu, serving as LND’s National Publicity Secretary, accused the opposition of allowing personal ambition to override the collective effort to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC). He explained, “Nigerians will hold the…
Read MoreEx- INEC Chair, Jega Calls For Mandatory Electronic Transmission Of Results, Part-time Legislators
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has called for a review of Nigeria’s electoral laws to mandate the electronic transmission of results, describing it as a critical step towards improving transparency and accountability in the country’s electoral process. Jega made the call on Thursday, June 12, while speaking atThe Platform, a civic engagement programme organised by The Covenant Nation to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day. The event, held in the Iganmu area of Lagos, was attended by several prominent Nigerians, including former ministers, governors, and…
Read MoreTinubu Honours Wole Soyinka with GCON Award
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the prestigious national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. The announcement was made during the president’s Democracy Day address to a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja. Professor Soyinka is a renowned playwright, poet, and human rights advocate.
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