Month: June 2025

Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said he would have removed the fuel subsidy and floated the naira, but in a “more organised and productive” manner. Obi, a former Anambra State governor, distanced himself from what he described as the Tinubu administration’s chaotic approach. Speaking at an interview, he maintained…

Senator Ned Nwoko has announced a Technical Committee to spearhead the fulfillment of constitutional and administrative requirements for state creation. This underscores his commitment to a promise made during last year’s Anioma Stakeholders’ Summit in Asaba. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN, Senator Nwoko…

Maryam Abacha, the widow of Nigeria’s former military ruler, General Sani Abacha, has again rejected longstanding accusations that her late husband looted the country’s treasury during his time in power from 1993 to 1998. Speaking in an interview, marking 27 years since the former Head of State died in office on June 8, 1998, Mrs….

In his bid to ensure free flow of flooding this raining season and as proactive measure against the ravaging flood as recorded recently within Iweka road, Ziks Avenue and other areas, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Onitsha South Local Government area, flagged off desilting of drainages. The governor who was…

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has been urged to desist from dishonesty but rather embrace transparency and consistency, saying they characterize good leadership. In a release dated June 9, 2025, signed by Comrd. Emma Okorie, the chairman of Youth Wing, Abia State APC, the group accused Otti of “playing both sides of…

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has affirmed that his loyalty lies with God and President Bola Tinubu, stating that he takes instructions only from them. Umahi made the declaration while speaking with journalists in Abakaliki, following a recent commendation from President Tinubu on his achievements in infrastructure development. The minister described the president’s praise…

Mrs Patience Jonathan, wife of Nigeria’s former President Goodluck Jonathan, has revealed that she nearly abandoned her pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy due to the constant pressure and challenges she faced from her lecturers. She recently earned a PhD in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education during the institution’s 43rd…