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Oct

2025

2027: Only Jonathan’s Enemies Will Urge Him To Contest – Oshiomhole

2027: Only Jonathan’s Enemies Will Urge Him To Contest – Oshiomhole Senator for Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole said only those who do not wish former President Goodluck Jonathan well will encourage him to vie for the presidency in 2027. Oshiomhole stated this during an appearance on on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said seeking re-election in 2027 could damage the ex-president’s legacy as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would easily defeat win. “How can Jonathan be a threat? We defeated him before when PDP was truly PDP. “If a man had PDP at its best, at its peak, and…

Oct

2025

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2027: Dangote-Otti Presidential Ticket Will Rescue Nigeria – APC Chieftain

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics, Presidency

2027: Dangote–Otti Presidential Ticket Will Rescue Nigeria – APC Chieftain A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governorship candidate in Kebbi State, Mallam Salihu Isa Nataro, has urged Nigerians to consider a potential presidential ticket pairing Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, with Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, as a pathway to restoring economic stability and driving industrial growth ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Nataro said a Dangote–Otti ticket would provide the kind of economic leadership needed to tackle unemployment, reduce poverty, and promote nationwide industrialisation. According to him, both men…

Oct

2025

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‘Over 2,700 Igbo Properties Demolished In Lagos Since 2019’ – Ohanaeze Warns Sanwo-Olu

Lagos, News Flash, Politics

‘Over 2,700 Igbo Properties Demolished Since 2019’ – Ohanaeze Warns Sanwo-Olu The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has cautioned the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu against what it described as a vendetta against the Igbo people living in the state and their properties. Ohanaeze in a statement issued on Sunday by Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Chinemeze Ohia, its Deputy President General and National Spokesperson alleged that 2,753 properties belonging to Igbo people in Lagos state have been demolished by the state government between 2019 to date. Stating that it has become imperative to address the menace, the Igbo socio-political group called…

Oct

2025

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The Otti Ledger: Balancing Abia’s Political Books For A 2031 Reckoning – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

The Otti Ledger: Balancing Abia's Political Books for a 2031 Reckoning A consideration of the political trajectory of Abia State towards the year 2031 necessitates a dispassionate analysis of its prevailing economic and political currents, viewed through a philosophical lens that transcends the immediate fray of partisan contention. The present administration of Dr. Alex Otti provides a critical fulcrum upon which this future will pivot, not merely for its policy directives but for the underlying philosophical shift it represents. To prognosticate the landscape of 2031 is to engage with the dialectic between entrenched political traditions and an incipient technocratic idealism.…

Oct

2025

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Why Chief Dr. Sam Anya (Akaekpuchionwa) Will Not Fail Ndi Abia North – By Akaekpuchionwa Media Team

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

WHY CHIEF. DR. SAM ANYA (AKAEKPUCHIONWA)WILL NOT FAIL NDI ABIA NORTH. Chief. Dr. Sam Anya has consistently shown his love and commitment to the people of Nigeria through his proven track record of advocacy, transparency, and visionary leadership. He understands the unique challenges faced by the communities in Nigeria and has developed practical solutions to address them. His "Pet Foundation - Akaepkuchionwa Movement" vision is not just a campaign slogan but a commitment to change the narrative. With his solid leadership experience, he will effectively manage resources, build necessary infrastructure, and promote sustainable development that benefits all in Abia North.…

Oct

2025

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Much Ado About President Tinubu’s Abia Visit: A Testament To Otti’s Integrity And A Sting To The Wicked – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

Much Ado About President Tinubu's Abia Visit: A Testament to Otti's Integrity and A Sting to the Wicked To the great and resilient people of Abia, both at home and in the diaspora, who stand tall and see with clear eyes, this message is for you. In the face of the recent political drama and the orchestrated noise from sinking quarters, one fact rings out with the clarity of a bell in the Umuahia morning: Abia's Treasury is not for sale, and will never be, from 2023 - 2031 and beyond. The so-called "snub" of Governor Alex Otti by President…

Oct

2025

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Gov Otti Drags Lawyer To Court For Calling Him ‘Otthief’, Demands N100bn

Abia State, Human Rights, Politics

Gov Otti Drags Lawyer To Court For Calling Him ‘Otthief’, Demands N100bn Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has taken legal action against a former commissioner and lawyer, Hon. Barr. Eze Chikamnayo, demanding N100 billion in damages for allegedly defaming him on Facebook. The governor, through his counsel, Dr. Sonny Ajala (SAN), said Chikamnayo made a series of malicious posts where he repeatedly referred to him as “Otthief” and accused him of corruption. Otti insisted the statements were false and targeted at tarnishing his image. In a letter dated October 2, 2025, the Senior Advocate warned that the governor’s reputation…

Oct

2025

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2027: I Am Not Stepping Down For Obi, Amaechi, Anyone – Atiku Clarifies Viral Report

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

2027: I Am Not Stepping Down For Obi, Amaechi, Anyone – Atiku Clarifies Viral Report Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the report implying that he intends to abandon his presidential ambition for another presidential aspirant. Atiku was reported to have declared his willingness to step down for a younger, vibrant and more acceptable candidate on the platform of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress during an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday. But the ex-VP has dismissed the report as a misrepresentation of the interview. In a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, on Thursday, Atiku…

Oct

2025

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President Tinubu Makes Three New Appointments

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

President Tinubu Makes Three New Appointments President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new Heads of Agencies. Bello Bawa Bwari (Niger State) has been appointed as the new Director-General in the National Biosafety Management Agency for an initial term of four years, effective from September 18, 2025. Tinubu also appointed Hon. Barr. Aminu Junaidu (Zamfara State) as Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of the Investment and Security Tribunal for a five-year term, effective September 18, 2025. Olayiwola Nurudeen Awakan has been appointed as Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation for an initial four-year term, effective September 2, 2025.…

Oct

2025

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My Administration Laying Foundation Cast In Concrete, Not On Quicksand – President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

My Administration Laying Foundation Cast In Concrete, Not On Quicksand – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says he is erecting a solid economic foundation for Nigerians. Presenting his scorecard on the anniversary of the country’s independence, the president said he “inherited a near-collapsed economy caused by decades of fiscal policy distortions and misalignment that had impaired real growth”. The president said the nation’s currency is stronger, the stock market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, coal mining has recovered dramatically, non-oil exports now represent 48 percent of export trade, external reserves increased to $42.03 billion in September, and N330 billion has been…