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Jul
07
2026
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‘Why The North Won’t Vote For Him’, Sheriff Dismisses Obi’s 2027 Presidential Bid

‘Why The North Won’t Vote For Him’, Sheriff Dismisses Obi’s 2027 Presidential Bid

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
‘Why The North Won’t Vote For Him’, Sheriff Dismisses Obi’s 2027 Presidential Bid Former Borno State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed Peter Obi’s chances in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the former Anambra State governor will not secure the support of Northern voters. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Sheriff said he was not concerned about Obi’s presidential ambition, despite the former Labour Party candidate’s strong performance in the 2023 election. Obi, who polled more than six million votes to finish third in the 2023 presidential election on the platform…
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Jul
07
2026
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2027: Atiku Is On His Own, It’s Not North’s Time Now – Ali Modu Sheriff

2027: Atiku Is On His Own, It’s Not North’s Time Now – Ali Modu Sheriff

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
2027: Atiku Is On His Own, It’s Not North’s Time Now — Ali Modu Sheriff Former Borno State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s chances in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that it is not the North’s turn to produce Nigeria’s next president. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Sheriff said the North would not support Atiku’s presidential bid because it is the turn of the Southerner. According to him, Nigeria’s political leaders reached an understanding after the civil war to ensure regional balance in the country’s…
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Jul
07
2026
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Fact-Check: Do Not Attribute To Governor Otti A Road He Never Claimed To Have Fixed – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Fact-Check: Do Not Attribute To Governor Otti A Road He Never Claimed To Have Fixed – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
FACT-CHECK: DO NOT ATTRIBUTE TO GOVERNOR OTTI A ROAD HE NEVER CLAIMED TO HAVE FIXED Public criticism must begin with one elementary question: Did Governor Alex Otti or the Abia State Government ever claim that the specific Umuola-Egbelu community road had been reconstructed and completed? The available public records provide no evidence of such a claim. What appears in published project records is Umuola Road, Aba. There is also a separate Egbelu-Mbutu/Owerrinta Road in Isiala Ngwa South. These are not automatically the same as every road located within Umuola-Egbelu community. Governor Otti’s published project statement lists them as separate roads.…
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Jul
07
2026
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Governor Otti Also Rescued Abia Pensioners – The Evidence Is Public – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti Also Rescued Abia Pensioners – The Evidence Is Public – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
GOVERNOR OTTI ALSO RESCUED ABIA PENSIONERS—THE EVIDENCE IS PUBLIC Governor Caleb Mutfwang deserves commendation for addressing Plateau State’s long-standing pension liabilities. However, Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, has also undertaken a major pension rescue in Abia State. In March 2024, the Otti administration paid over ₦9 billion to settle inherited pension arrears owed to about 12,500 Abia retirees. The arrears had reportedly accumulated for approximately nine years, dating back to 2014. The Abia State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners confirmed that payments were received and publicly commended the Governor. This was not merely a government media claim. The…
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Jul
06
2026
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Press Statement: CEPCC Calls For A Thorough, Transparent, And Impartial Investigation Into The Alleged Fake Government Agency Scandal

Press Statement: CEPCC Calls For A Thorough, Transparent, And Impartial Investigation Into The Alleged Fake Government Agency Scandal

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, South East
PRESS STATEMENT CEPCC CALLS FOR A THOROUGH, TRANSPARENT, AND IMPARTIAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE ALLEGED FAKE GOVERNMENT AGENCY SCANDAL Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCC) Official National Consultative, Advisory, and Policy Arm of the Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Assembly in Nigeria (CEPCAN) In Strategic Affiliation with the Christian Association of Clergies in Nigeria (CACN) Abuja, Nigeria The Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCC) has expressed concern over recent public reports surrounding the alleged operation of a fraudulent government agency and the serious questions such reports have raised regarding accountability, institutional oversight, public financial management,…
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Jul
06
2026
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This Is Not Accountability, It Is A Political Gimmick- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

This Is Not Accountability, It Is A Political Gimmick- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
THIS IS NOT ACCOUNTABILITY; IT IS A POLITICAL GIMMICK A short flood video cannot prove that “all Abia roads are dilapidated” or that ₦1.8 trillion is “gone.” The post provides no audited account, budget analysis, project list, engineering report, rainfall data, exact location history or evidence linking the flooding directly to government expenditure. It simply combines: one flooded location an unexplained ₦1.8 trillion figure a sweeping attack on every road in Abia That is propaganda by exaggeration. Flooding at Ovom Road deserves urgent inspection, drainage clearance and corrective action. But responsible criticism must identify the exact road, contractor, project status,…
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Jul
06
2026
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Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father

Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father

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Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father Ozonna Soludo, son of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has generated widespread reactions online after sharing a video of himself dancing to a viral song that criticises several Nigerian political figures, including his father. In the clip posted on his social media page, Ozonna was seen singing and dancing as the song began with the lyrics: “Tinubu shame unto you, all power belongs to Jesus.” The song goes on to mention Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and…
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Jul
06
2026
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NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition

NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition

News Flash, Politics
NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition The South-East bloc of the Nigerian Democratic Congress has warned the party’s national leadership against delaying the release of outstanding primary election results and imposing candidates, saying such actions could trigger fresh internal crises and weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. The warning comes as political parties race to beat the Independent National Electoral Commission’s deadline for uploading the names of candidates for the 2027 elections. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday, the Chairman of the NDC South-East in the Federal Capital Territory, Maxwell Igbokwe, urged the party leadership to adhere…
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Jul
06
2026
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2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week

2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week

News Flash, Politics
2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is on course to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) July 11 deadline for the submission of its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. A senior member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the upload of candidates’ details was at an advanced stage, with the details of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate expected to be uploaded by the middle of the week.…
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