Month: January 2026

EndBadGovernance Movement Condemns Alleged Intimidation of Ex-Employee by YourWay Bookings

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By: Ndidi Okafor The #EndBadGovernance Movement, Lagos State Chapter, has accused YourWay Bookings and Service Limited of allegedly using legal action to intimidate a former employee, Ms. Jennifer Rita Obiora, following her claims of unpaid salaries and theft of intellectual property. In a press statement dated January 25, 2026, signed by Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Oloye Adegboyega-Deniji on behalf of the organising committee of the #EndBadGovernance Movement, Lagos State, the group condemned what it described as a “frivolous defamation suit” filed by the company against Ms. Obiora, urging YourWay…

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How Bassey Otu Is Rewriting Cross River’s Governance Story

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PHOTO: Gov. Bassey Otu By: Daniel Kanu Since assuming office, Governor Bassey Otu has steadily redefined governance in Cross River State through purposeful leadership, people-centred policies and a clear vision for sustainable development. Without unnecessary noise, his administration has focused on delivering tangible dividends of democracy across critical sectors, earning commendation from indigenes and admiration from visitors to the state. One of the most notable features of Governor Otu’s leadership is his emphasis on inclusive governance. From the onset, his administration signalled a departure from politics of exclusion by promoting…

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2027: Obidients Issue Ultimatum to ADC Over Presidential Ticket

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By: Mandy Park Supporters of former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi—popularly known as the Obidient Movement—have issued an ultimatum to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), demanding that Obi be made the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election or risk their exit from the party. The development has stirred tension within the ADC, particularly among northern stakeholders and supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who are said to be uneasy with what they describe as an overbearing and undemocratic posture by Obi’s supporters. According to party insiders,…

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Why Peter Obi’s Popularity Defies Nigeria’s Political Playbook

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PHOTO: Mr Peter Obi By: Daniel Kanu Truth be told, I have been amazed by Mr Peter Obi’s growing and massive influence in Nigerian politics today. What surprises me most is that he keeps rising despite intense and virulent attacks from political rivals, especially the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and its array of paid agents, propagandists, and hatchet aides. Obi, despite all attempts to intimidate and malign him, has remained Nigeria’s unbowed voice. His popularity has continued to outlast attacks and every calculated effort to weaken him. The former…

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OPINION: Abia today: Same money, different results

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Photo: Okey Anueyiagu By Prof. Okey Anueyiagu For years, debates about governance in Abia State have been trapped in emotion, nostalgia, and partisan loyalty. Supporters of past administrations often argue that earlier governors “did more with less,” while defenders of the present insist that current progress is only possible because more money is available. Both arguments miss the point. The real question is not how much money was received in nominal Naira terms, but how much value Abia actually received in real terms — and what was done with it.…

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Governor Bassey Otu urges Cross Riverians to join APC

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Photo: Governor Bassey Otu By: Ndidi Okafor Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has called on Cross Riverians to see the ongoing e-registration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as an opportunity to register and become bonafide members of the ruling party in the state and Nigeria as a whole. Otu, a proactive and transformational leader, rated as one of the top performing governors in the country impacting significantly on the lives of the people, made the call on Saturday via a statement he posted on his Facebook…

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U.A.M.C Set For 84th Annual Conference – Jinmi Ahisu

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Photo. Chief Jinmi Ahisu By: Joseph Okafor Lagos The United African Methodist Church (UAMC) Organisation has unveiled plans for the hosting of the 84th Annual Conference of the Organisation billed to hold in the City of Sagamu, Ogun State. According to the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee of the Conference – Chief Jinmi Ahisu, the Annual Conference will hold from Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1, 2026. He said: “We are set to hold this year’s Conference of the Organisation from Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1,…

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Honorary Doctorate: Cross River APC, Hon Etaba, congratulate Governor Otu

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PHOTO: Cross River  Governor, Bassey Otu By: Ndidi Okafor The Cross River State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Ntufam Ekum Ekok Ojogu, has congratulated the state governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu for the conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degree on him by Modibbo Adama University (MAU) Yola, in recognition of his far-reaching to contributions to governance, public service and humanitarian development across Nigeria. According to the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of MAU, Professor Ibrahim Umar, Governor Otu will receive the Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa), a distinction reserved for…

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Tennis Prodigy, Amasiani of Start-Rite Schools Abuja, bags scholarship in US

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Photo: By: Mandy Park A 14-year-old tennis whiz and student of Start-Rite Schools, one of the leading citadels of learning in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Chukwudubem Amasiani, has been awarded an instant scholarship after making major waves in the course of his visit to the United States. This was contained in a report by Nigeria Tennis Live, an online news medium fully dedicated to the publication of stories and updates related to tennis. According to Nigeria Tennis Live, the youngster who was on a training tour of the…

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SSB Tax: Should Private Profits Supersede Public Health?

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  By Robert Egbe Nigeria’s shift toward a pro-health review of the tax payable by manufacturers of non-alcoholic, sweetened, and carbonated drinks, commonly known as Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs), has reached a critical moment. Last November, the Senate Joint Committee on Finance, Customs and Excise convened a public hearing in Abuja to consider a bill seeking to amend the existing excise duty framework for SSBs. The bill before the National Assembly, formally titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend Section 21(3) of the Customs, Excise Tariffs, Etc. (Consolidation) Act to…

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