Category: Politics

Photo: President Tinubu and President Tayyip Erdoğan By Mandy Park President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday briefly stumbled during a ceremonial march-past organised in his honour at the parade ground in Türkiye, an incident the Presidency has described as minor and not a cause for concern. The moment occurred as the President joined the guard of honour alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A video shared by Turkish digital news platform Nefes Gazetesi shows President Tinubu momentarily losing his balance before being quickly assisted by security personnel, after which…

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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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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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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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PHOTO: Late: Mrs Lucia Onabanjo By: Mandy Park The family confirmed her passing in a brief statement on Tuesday, noting that Mrs. Onabanjo died peacefully after a fulfilled life marked by devotion to family, service, and quiet dignity. Lucia Onabanjo was married to Chief Bisi Onabanjo, who served as the first civilian governor of Ogun State from 1979 to 1983 during Nigeria’s Second Republic. Throughout her husband’s political career, she was known for her strong support, humility, and commitment to social and family values. Tributes have begun to pour in…

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PHOTO: Late Lucia Onabanjo By: Mandy Park Lucia Onabanjo, widow of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, the late Chief Bisi Onabanjo, has died at the age of 100. The family confirmed her passing in a brief statement on Tuesday, noting that Mrs. Onabanjo died peacefully after a fulfilled life marked by devotion to family, service, and quiet dignity. Lucia Onabanjo was married to Chief Bisi Onabanjo, who served as the first civilian governor of Ogun State from 1979 to 1983 during Nigeria’s Second Republic. Throughout her husband’s political career, she…

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