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Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has firmly denied any association with the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the party’s political approach as manipulative and toxic. Obi’s statement comes amid speculations following an invitation from former LP member Valentine Ozigbo, who urged him to consider

Former Supreme Court Justice Mary Odili has addressed the growing political unrest in Rivers State, acknowledging existing challenges while advocating for dialogue and restraint among political actors. Amid the escalating tensions, Odili emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and resolving conflicts through constructive engagement. She urged political stakeholders to prioritize the well-being of the people

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has responded to concerns raised by the wife of former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, over his sudden disappearance. Nwaeke’s wife publicly expressed distress after losing contact with her husband, who had traveled to Abuja. In an emotional appeal, she revealed that he had received a call from someone

The political crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be spilling into Bayelsa State as Governor Douye Diri has openly opposed a planned rally in support of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. The event, which was scheduled to take place in Yenagoa, has sparked tension, with the governor citing security concerns

Nigerian Catholic priest, Kelvin Ugwu, has spoken out against the common practice of invoking “Holy Ghost fire” to destroy perceived enemies during prayers, arguing that it is neither biblical nor in line with Christ’s teachings. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Ugwu emphasized that nowhere in the Bible does it command believers to

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has strongly criticized Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, over his recent remarks about Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Eze, a vocal figure within the APC, accused Bwala of political inconsistency and self-serving opportunism. He suggested that Bwala’s

Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has addressed the controversy surrounding a viral video showing nursing students in Delta State altering a welcome song during her recent visit. During her appearance at the Renewed Hope Initiative’s donation event in Asaba, students of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences reacted unexpectedly to a chant introduced by

A raging fire broke out early Friday morning at Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State, destroying sections of one of Nigeria’s largest commercial hubs. The inferno reportedly started around 6:20 a.m. in a market building on Ifejika Street near Sokoto Road before spreading to an adjacent structure. Emergency responders, including firefighters and local residents, rushed

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called for an independent investigation into the extrajudicial killings that occurred in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The group has accused the Biafra Liberation Army of orchestrating the violence, distancing itself and its security arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), from the activities in the region.

Registered voters in the Igbo-Etiti/Uzo-Uwani Federal Constituency of Enugu State have officially launched a recall process against their representative in the House of Representatives, Martins Oke. The petition, dated March 27, 2025, has been submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), outlining various grievances against the lawmaker. According to the petitioners, including Ugwuagbo Emmanuel

The Nigerian House of Representatives is making significant strides toward restructuring the country’s local government system by advancing multiple bills aimed at creating new Local Government Areas (LGAs) across several states. These legislative proposals, which have successfully passed their second reading, seek to enhance administrative efficiency and improve grassroots governance. In an effort to decentralize