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IHEDIOHA VISITS ABIA GOVERNOR, ALEX OTTI, DAYS AFTER DUMPING PDP Former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has visited the the Abia state Governor, Alex otti, at his resident at Isiala Ngwa The visit to Governor Otti who is leading Abia under the umbrella of the Labour Party has created tension on the political party the former Imo Governor might …

PREACH LOVE, STOP RECKLESS ATTACKS OF CATHOLIC CHURCH – ARCHBISHOP KAIGAMA The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday raised concern over the recklessness displayed by preachers in condemning Catholics aggressively. According to him, one would think their lives or salvation depend on how viciously they condemn the Catholic Church and its doctrine, traditions and worship. …

AGAIN, HERDSMEN ATTACK NIMBO, MANY KILLED, OTHERS INJURED: PETER OBI MOURNS Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State has again come under attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The attack which occurred late Sunday evening, claimed some lives, with many others critically injured. Sources disclosed that the herders attacked mourners at Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, leaving behind tears and …

NORTHERN GROUPS UNCOVER PLOT TO STOP TINUBU IN 2027 Northern groups under the aegis of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and the Northern Awareness Network (NAN) over the weekend expressed concerns over plots by self-seeking politicians to weaken President Bola Tinubu’s support base and his re-election bid in 2027 through interference in his cabinet. AYCF President, Yerima Shettima and …

NNPP GOVT IN KANO BEHIND PROTESTS AGAINST ME – GANDUJE The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has alleged that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) administration in Kano State was behind the various protests against him in Abuja. He said in a statement by his special assistant on civil society and support groups, Comrade …

GALE OF DEFECTIONS THREATEN FATE OF PDP IN SOUTH EAST The gale of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southeast region and other disenchantments within its fold, might spell doom for the party in the zone in the coming days, writes LAWRENCE NJOKU Main opposition political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not have bargained for …

MANY ROASTED, 100 VEHICLES BURNT IN RIVERS EXPLOSION Multiple explosions from fuel tankers at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State have resulted in the burning of not less than 100 vehicles and an unknown number of casualties. The incident, which occurred late Friday night, has left many travelers stranded. According to reports, a tanker loaded with …

APC CHIEFTAIN SLUMPS, DIES IN CHURCH A top chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Obinna Atuonwu has passed away. He died on Sunday, 21st April, 2024 during a church service at the age of 65. The late Atuonwu had attended a church service in Aba; the commercial capital of the state and was addressing the …

NAIRA CRASH: EFCC ARRESTS 34 CURRENCY SPECULATORS IN ABUJA As part of efforts to improve the value of the naira, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attached to the Taskforce on Currency Mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators over alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April …

NLC PRESENTS DEMANDS TO FG AHEAD OF MAY DAY The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has outlined its demands ahead of the May 1st, 2024 workers’ day celebrations. Among the demands presented to the federal and state governments is the establishment of state and local government police. The demands come under the theme of ‘Social Justice and Decent Work for All,’ …