Category: Politics

From Obi’s Loyal Defender to Atiku’s Spokesman: What Happened to Kenneth Okonkwo?

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Photo: Kenneth Okonkwo By Daniel Kanu There is a question Kenneth Okonkwo owes Nigerians—not necessarily because he has changed political camps, but because of the ferocity with which he now attacks those he once defended and the manner in which he now defends the man he once attacked. This question becomes even more important because Okonkwo, the former spokesperson of the Peter Obi presidential campaign, has emerged as one of the most vocal defenders of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ahead of…

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Dickson Calls For Unity As NDC Pushes Reconciliation In Ebonyi State

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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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Ebonyi govt improves access to potable water across communities

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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…

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Atiku raises questions over proposed Vienna-listed bond arrangement

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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…

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I’ll unite Nigeria says Peter Obi 

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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…

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Obi highlights education support for Nigeria after Europe meetings

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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…

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Still on Peter Obi’s politics of civility

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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…

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BREAKING: Army redeploys senior officers in major command shake-up

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Photo: Rabe Abubakar The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the strategic redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff positions across the Nigerian Army as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen leadership. The exercise is designed to align the Army’s command structure with Nigeria’s evolving security environment while ensuring that critical operational theatres are led by officers with the right experience, expertise and leadership capacity. According to the Army, the redeployment prioritises key operational theatres and strategic appointments to…

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Otti advocates stronger South-East cooperation to promote safe migration

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Alex otti Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has called for stronger collaboration among governments, development partners and other stakeholders to promote safe, orderly and regular migration. Otti made the call at Government House, Umuahia, while declaring open the inaugural South-East Migration Dialogue 2026. He urged participants to translate the National Migration Framework into practical outcomes that would benefit people across the region. The dialogue, organised by the Civil Society Network on Migration and Development (CSoNetMADE), was themed, “Partnership for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.” The South-East Coordinator of CSoNetMADE,…

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Senator Umeh Delivers New Urology Centre at UNIZIK Neni Campus

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Photo: Senator Victor Umeh By: Mandy Park The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Victor Umeh, Ohamadike Ndigbo, has completed a new urology centre at the Neni campus of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, in a move set to strengthen healthcare delivery within the institution and its host community, Neni, in Anaocha Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State. According to a statement by the Ohamadike Media Team, “The newly completed facility comprises eight rooms and six toilets, purpose-built to provide specialized urological consultation, diagnosis, training for students, and treatment…

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