Photo: Hon Uche Odunzeh By: Mandy Park A frontline aspirant for the Orlu Senatorial District, Hon. Uche Ben Odunzeh, has strongly condemned a reported move by a group, Orlu’ Political Consultative Assembly (OPOCA), seeking to bar other contenders from challenging Hope Uzodimma for the district’s 2027 senatorial seat. In a statement, Odunzeh described the directive—allegedly aimed at positioning the Imo State governor as a “sole and unopposed consensus candidate”—as undemocratic, repressive, and a violation of the principles of fair political competition. He warned that such actions could heighten political tensions…
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2027: Odukpani Communities Endorse Rep Akiba for Second Term, Hail Grassroots Impact
Photo : Hon. Bassey Akiba By Bassey Bassey Stakeholders from the four blocs in Odukpani local government area of Cross River State have endorsed Rep. Bassey Akiba for a second term for the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 elections. The endorsement came from the Eburutu, Iboku, Okoyong and Omo blocs during separate meetings and rallies held across the local government area. The stakeholders commended Akiba’s performance as a first term lawmaker, particularly in the areas of agriculture, education, health, livelihood support and legislative representation. According to them, the…
Read MoreOPINION:: Nigeria’s Sugary Drinks Boom: Why Higher SSB Tax Is a Public Health Imperative
Photo: Mr Humphrey Ukeaja By Humphrey Ukeaja Nigeria’s sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) market is not just growing; it is expanding its product lines and accelerating the establishment of new plants in a country already carrying a heavy and costly burden of non-communicable disease (NCD). Evidence indicates that SSB consumption in Nigeria rose by 123 percent between 2008 and 2022, while per capita SSB sales increased by 119.1 percent between 2010 and 2024, placing Nigeria among the fastest-growing SSB markets in Africa, the largest consumer on the continent of soft drinks. The…
Read MoreAPC accuses Obi of lacking commitment to building political institutions.
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, following his recent resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing him of lacking commitment to building political institutions. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described Obi as a “political rolling stone,” alleging that the former Anambra State governor has consistently avoided staying within parties to strengthen them through challenging periods. Morka argued that Obi’s political trajectory—from the All Progressives Grand…
Read MoreBreaking: Peter Obi’s message to Nigerians
Photo: Mr Peter Obi Fellow Nigerians, good morning. I woke up this morning after my church service with a deeply reflective heart, and despite every constraint, I felt compelled to share these thoughts with you. Many people do not truly understand the silent pains some of us carry daily—the private struggles, emotional burdens, and quiet battles we face while trying to survive and serve sincerely in difficult circumstances. We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the very system that should protect and…
Read MoreKwankwaso Denies Imminent Defection, Says Consultations Ongoing on Political Future
Photo: Rabiu Kwankwaso By: Mandy Park The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed speculations about an imminent political realignment, insisting that no final decision has been taken regarding his next move or that of his political associates. In a statement issued on Sunday titled “Clarification on My Political Position,” the former Kano State governor addressed growing media reports linking him to a possible exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), amid the party’s lingering legal disputes. Kwankwaso noted that although the…
Read MoreObi quits ADC
Photo: Peter Obi Mandy Park Former presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has formally announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing what he described as a deepening “toxic political environment” within the party and the wider Nigerian political space. In a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi lamented the deteriorating state of political engagement in the country, marked by internal crises, external interference, and what he termed increasing hostility within party structures. He noted that intimidation, insecurity, and relentless…
Read MoreFUOYE VC Felicitates Workers, promises robust dealings
Photo: Prof. Joshua Ogunwole FUOYE VC Vce Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole has felicitated the workforce in the university on the occasion of the 2026 International Workers’ Day, describing the workers as the life wire of the university. Prof. Ogunwole in a release signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Dr. Sunday Saanu praised the workers in the university for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the improvement of the university. The Vice Chancellor who noted that the harsh economic conditions…
Read MoreMay Day 2026: CAPPA Urges People-Friendly Reforms as Workers Face Deepening Cost-of-Living Crisis
Photo: Akinbode Oluwafemi, CAPPA Executive Director By Mandy Park As Nigeria marks International Workers’ Day 2026 on Friday, May 1, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on all tiers of government to move beyond symbolic gestures and confront the worsening socioeconomic realities confronting the country’s workers. In a statement issued Thursday, CAPPA said this year’s commemoration comes at a time when workers across the country are grappling with soaring living costs, stagnant wages, and deteriorating social protections, conditions that continue to erode dignity, productivity, and quality of…
Read MoreSenator Abba Moro picks nomination form, pledges continued quality representation in the senate
Photo: Senator Abba Moro By John Anthony Ikwulono The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro PhD, on Friday, purchased his Expression/Nomination form at the PDP State Secretariat in Makurdi, Benue State. While addressing the State Working Committee of the party and supporters, Senator Moro vowed to fight for his victory and the victory of other PDP flag bearers. He added that government house would be occupied by PDP come 2027. His words; “I am excited to pick the form as first senatorial…
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