Year: 2025

Photo: Echewodo at the Abia-Turkiye investment summit By: Mandy Park Founder and CEO of Divine Ventures Farm International, Deacon Daniel Echewodo has commended Governor Dr. Alex Otti for his remarkable transformational agenda in Abia State. Particularly, Echewodo lauded the governor’s investment efforts at the Abia-Turkiye Investment Summit just wrapped up in Umuahia, Abia State Capital. Echewodo, an active farmer in the state said Otti”s laudable leadership performance cuts across various sectors within the short time in office, demonstrating his commitment to the good of Abians. Recall that the Abia-Turkiye Investment…

By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has raised concerns over attempts to obstruct justice in the rape case of Miss Isola Oyinkansola, a 20-year-old student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA). Oyinkansola who was invited by her friend Queen Sodo was allegedly drugged and raped by Tom Samuel at Sodo’s home on November 21, 2025. A neighbour recorded the incident, and both suspects reportedly confessed. A statement made available to the media signed by Comrade Alex Omotehinse President, CHSR stated that: ” On Friday, 21st…

Photo: Health Minister, Prof Pate By: Mandy Park Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Ali Pate, civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders working in public health have rallied the Senate for an upward review and restructuring of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax, calling for a shift from the current specific excise of N10 imposed on each litre of sugary drink to a stronger ad valorem, percentage-based system that raises the overall rate and secures dedicated revenue for strengthening Nigeria’s health sector. Speaking during a public hearing in Abuja…

Photo: Gov Adeleke By: Mandy Park Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) less than a day before the party’s scheduled governorship primary. The Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, had earlier announced on Monday that the primary slated for Tuesday would no longer be held due to internal divisions. He also revealed that Governor Adeleke had lost interest in contesting for the party’s ticket as a result of the escalating feud. Despite this, a separate letter from the PDP National Secretariat maintained…

PHOTO: L-R: Public Relations Officer of Alakoto High School Old Students Association (AHSOSA), Amb. Ifeanyi Marshall Chinaka; Vice Principal Alakoto High School, Tolu Complex, Ajeromi Ifeledun LGA, Lagos State, Mrs Lamido Beatrice Adunni; President, AHSOSA, Mr. Chukwudi Uche; Principal, Alakoto High School, Mrs Adejumoke Rajkot, and General Secretary, AHSOSA, Stephen Akpeokhai, during the pre event press conference at Alakoto High School… recently. BY: Mandy Park The Alakoto High School Old Students Association (AHSOSA) has hinted of a renewed partnership with the Lagos State Government aimed at mentoring students and improving…

Photo: MOUAU VC, Prof Iwe By: Mandy Park Concerned parents of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), have demanded transparency from the university’s management regarding the expenditure profile of Council Chairman, Comrade Fidelis Edeh. The parents, under the Aggrieved and Concerned Parents of Students of MOUAU, led by the Chairman, Hon Obinna Nwankwo allege that Edeh has been convening unauthorized “Special Council Meetings” to siphon public funds. They question the legality of these meetings, citing university regulations that only recognize Regular and Emergency Council meetings. The parents have given…

Photo: Late Jimmy Cliff By Mandy Park Jamaican reggae and soul musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and actor, James Chambers, popularly known as Jimmy Cliff, has passed away at the age of 81. ​The family of the legendary musician announced his death on Monday on his official social media page. ​His wife, LaTifa Chambers, wrote on Instagram: “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. ​”I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have…