Category: Politics

By: Daniel Kanu Social activist Aisha Yesufu has urged opposition politicians to adopt more practical campaign strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections, noting that many Nigerians are currently more concerned about survival than political rhetoric. Yesufu made the remarks in a post on X on Thursday while reacting to a viral video in which a woman, after receiving rice linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reportedly cursed critics of the gesture. According to the activist, the country’s worsening economic conditions mean that political messages alone may not resonate with…

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By Daniel Kanu Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo as a fearless critic of bad governance and a towering statesman whose voice continues to shape national discourse. Obi made the remark on Thursday in a message posted on his verified X handle, @PeterObi, to commemorate Obasanjo’s birthday celebrated on March 5, 2026. The former Anambra State governor, who is also a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the elder statesman has remained consistent in…

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Photo:  Hope Uzodinma, Imo State Gov By Mandy Park Commercial bus drivers in Imo State on Tuesday withdrew their services indefinitely in protest against the sharp increase in the price of petrol, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded across major parts of the state. The drivers reportedly halted operations around 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2026, following a sudden rise in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from ₦876 to about ₦1,350 per litre in several filling stations across the state. The development disrupted transportation in key areas…

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Photo: Gov Otu and Brigadier General Matthias Ibawa Amatso By Mandy Park Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepened collaboration with the military to strengthen maritime and internal security in the state. The governor gave the assurance when he received the Commandant of the Amphibious Training School, Matthias Ibawa Amatso, who paid him a courtesy visit in Calabar alongside senior officers of the institution. Welcoming the delegation at the Government House in company of his Deputy, Dr. Peter Odey, Secretary the Government of the…

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Photo: Senator Ndoma-Egba, SAN By: Edith Joseph Cross River State governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has paid glowing tribute to former Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as “a towering jurist, statesman and patriot whose life has enriched both Cross River State and the Nigerian federation.” In a congratulatory message released by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, on Sunday, Governor Otu celebrated the distinguished career of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, praising his enduring contributions…

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Photo: Senator Ndoma – Egba and President Tinubu By: Mandy Park President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, as he turns 70. The President’s congratulatory message to Ndoma-Egba, the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman Governing Council of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is contained in a press release signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to Tinubu (Information & Strategy). It reads: “President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, on his 70th birthday on Sunday, March 8, 2026. “President Tinubu describes Ndoma-Egba as a patriot…

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Photo: Senator Ndoma-Egba, SAN By: Mandy Park The entire staff and students of Start-Rite Schools, one of the leading citadels of learning in Abuja, have extended their warmest congratulations to Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Ndoma-Egba, an accomplished legal pundit and highly respected political figure in the country, is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Start-Rite schools. A statement issued by the school’s Media and communications Unit reads: “On the joyous occasion of his 70th birthday, the entire community of Start-Rite Schools…

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By: Mandy Park President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has commended the lawmaker representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Osita Ngwu, for his long-standing commitment to supporting the education of young people through scholarships and bursaries. Akpabio gave the commendation on Saturday in Enugu during the Senator Osita Ngwu Scholarship and Bursary Award Programme, where students from the district received financial support for their studies. Speaking at the event, the Senate President described Ngwu’s gesture as a priceless investment in the future, stressing that education remains one of the most…

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