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…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka As a very thoughtful gesture that blends passion, intellect, and social impact, a young graduate and mathematician who once caught the public’s attention for hawking palm oil in Awka, Anambra State’s capital, has taken another inspiring and bold step to contribute meaningfully to the educational development of children in the state,…
In a fervent call for unity and action, Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has urged the Nigerian Army to work alongside his administration to ramp up efforts against criminality in the state. The Governor made this appeal during the Major General O.T. Olatoye Special Sallah lunch celebrating Eid-Al-Adah at the Onitsha…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has told the Nigerian Government and International community that its leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is a prisoner of conscience and has no case to answer. The group said the continued prosecution of Kanu on bogus charges bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism is a gross violation of…
As Toyota (Nigeria) Limited (TNL) celebrates a night of appreciation, excellence, and reflection at its 2025 Awards Night recently in Lagos, Managing Director, Toyota (Nigeria) Limited, Mr. Kunle Ade-Ojo, has praised the current leadership of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) led by CGC Adewale Adeniyi. He said under the watch of CGC Adeniyi’s watch, the…
Group Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief of Champion Newspapers Limited, Dr. Nwadiuto Iheakanwa, has bemoaned the state of Nigeria’s economy. She decried that people on the streets are growing under high cost of living and that inflation numbers are nowhere within the desired band. She also lamented that the manufacturing sector is very uncomfortable with the numbers…
