By: Mandy Park Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on party members in Ebonyi State to set aside their differences and unite ahead of the forthcoming elections. In a meeting held yesterday with the state leadership of the party, the former Bayelsa governor stressed the urgent need for reconciliation within the party ranks, warning that internal discord risked weakening the NDC’s ability to face the opposition at the polls. The meeting was also attended by the National Chairman of the party, Senator…
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HyCuTIPI Grand Patron, Senator Ndoma-Egba, Delivers Goodwill Message at Taiwan Smart Agriweek
Photo: Senator Ndoma-Egba SAN, and Other team members By: Mandy Park Former Nigerian Senate Leader and current Pro-Chancellor/Chairman Governing Council of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has called for a strategic shift in Nigeria-Taiwan relations, urging a transition from conventional trade to deep technological co-creation in agriculture. Senator Ndoma-Egba made the call while delivering a goodwill message at the opening ceremony of the Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2026, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre from September 8 to 10. The outing marked his first major international…
Read MoreCollaboration with traditional rulers key to Osun security, Ooni charges new CP
Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday tasked the newly appointed Commissioner of Police for Osun, Ibrahim Zungura, on healthy collaboration with traditional rulers and communities leaders in order ensure effective security of the state. He emphasised that sustenance of cooperation with monarchs of various towns and communities by heads of security agencies in the state is germane to guarantee safety, peace and tranquility. Oba Ogunwusi, who gave the charge while receiving Zungura during a visit to his…
Read MoreEbonyi govt improves access to potable water across communities
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru The Ebonyi State Government has intensified efforts to improve access to potable water across communities in the state through rehabilitating of all abandoned water schemes and expanding reticulation to strategic urban and public facilities. Disclosing this to journaliststs on Wednesday in Abakaliki, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Victor Chukwu, disclosed that the administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru had committed substantial resources toward reviving critical water infrastructure that had remained moribund for years. The commissioner said that the administration’s ongoing rehabilitation programme was part of a broader effort to…
Read MoreAtiku raises questions over proposed Vienna-listed bond arrangement
Composite image of Atiku Abubakar (left) and President Bola Tinubu BY MANDY PARK Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the proposed Vienna-listed bond arrangement indicates that President Bola Tinubu’s government keeps expanding its appetite for borrowing. He lamented that the administration has refused to give Nigerians a clear account of what has happened to record revenues, subsidy savings and the windfall from higher crude oil prices. Atiku said it is indefensible that, at a time when Nigerian factories are spending as much as half of their operating costs simply to…
Read MoreI’ll unite Nigeria says Peter Obi
Photo: Mr Peter Obi • Says he won’t run government by proxy, vows four-year tenure • Rejects stepping down for Atiku, says opposition parties must negotiate • Promises to fix existing roads before building new ones • Says he’s ready to “die” defending votes with supporters • Vows to lead fight against terrorism, visit conflict zones By: Daniel Kanu Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has declared that he would unite Nigerians if given the opportunity to lead the country from 2027. He also noted…
Read MoreObi highlights education support for Nigeria after Europe meetings
Photo: NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi By: Mandy Park Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 election, says his recent meetings in Europe have opened further opportunities for international support for Nigeria, particularly in education. Obi said he was encouraged by what he described as the sincere readiness of Nigeria’s international partners to support the country during his engagements in Germany and the United Kingdom. The NDC candidate disclosed this in a statement after returning from the European trip, where he participated in meetings focused on some of…
Read MoreStill on Peter Obi’s politics of civility
Still on Peter Obi’s politics of civility By: Arowolo Abimbola Peter Obi’s politics of civility may not always look like the kind of politics that wins in Nigeria. In a political culture where aggression is often mistaken for strength and thuggery confused with strategy, restraint can easily be mocked as weakness. What happened in Benue today should trouble every Nigerian, irrespective of party affiliation. Peter Obi’s convoy was blocked by a group of youths, amid allegations that they were acting at the instance of the state government under Fr. Hyacinth…
Read MoreBREAKING : NDLEA arrests fugitive drug kingpin after two years on the run
Suspect After more than two years of moving between countries to evade arrest, suspected drug kingpin Festus Ibewuike, also known as Chidibest Ibewuike, has been arrested and returned to Nigeria to face trial over his alleged role in a 49.70kg heroin trafficking operation. Ibewuike was arrested at the airport in Cotonou, Benin Republic, on September 2, 2026, following actionable intelligence. His arrest was facilitated by cooperation between the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) in Nigeria and Benin Republic. He was handed over to NDLEA…
Read MoreT-Pain sues Akon’s record label again over $489,000 unpaid royalties
American singer T-Pain has filed another lawsuit against Konvict Entertainment, the record label co-founded by international music star Akon. This is a long-standing financial dispute over alleged unpaid royalties. According to reports, the Grammy-winning artist is demanding $489,047 approximately N647 million claiming that the label deliberately withheld funds generated from his music sales despite a previous settlement. However, the latest legal battle centers around a substantial financial transaction involving more than $1.3 million that Konvict Entertainment reportedly received from a distributor for T-Pain’s music catalog. T-Pain’s legal team argues that a significant portion…
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