Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the 10th Nigeria National Assembly, Victor Umeh, has called on former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, to apologise to the Igbo people and provide a detailed account of his role in Nigeria’s civil war and the events leading up to it. […]
Politics
APGA Sets April 5 for Anambra Governorship Primary
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has scheduled its Anambra governorship primary for April 5, ahead of the November 8, 2025 election. The Expression of Interest Form will cost N5 million, while the Nomination Form is set at N25 million. Female aspirants and persons with disabilities will receive a 5% […]
Natasha sues Akpabio for defamation, demands N100 billion in damages
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sued Senate President Godswill Akpabio for alleged defamation, demanding ₦100 billion in damages. The lawsuit, filed at the FCT High Court, also lists Akpabio’s aide, Mfon Patrick, as a defendant. Through her lawyer, Akpoti-Uduaghan claims Akpabio defamed her in a Facebook post, suggesting she focuses more […]
Ex-African Leaders Appointed to Lead Peace Efforts in Eastern DR Congo
Former leaders of Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia have been appointed as facilitators of the Democratic Republic of Congo peace process. The East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced the appointment on Monday as fighting escalates in eastern DRC. Ex-Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, […]
Orji Kalu Urges Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida To Reveal June 12 Annulment Accomplices
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on former President Ibrahim Babangida to name those involved in the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election won by the late MKO Abiola. Speaking to journalists, Kalu urged IBB to write a second edition of his autobiography to reveal the roles played […]
Adeleke swears in new Osun LG chairs, urges good governance
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Sunday swore in the newly elected local government chairpersons and councillors in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) had announced the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates winners of the 30 chairmanship and 332 councillorship […]
Valentine Ozigbo Gives Rousing Speech As Supporters Launch Valiant Movement
Valentine Ozigbo Gives Rousing Speech As Supporters Launch Valiant Movement AWKA, Nigeria – In a rousing speech that electrified a packed hall at the Grand East Hotel in Awka, Valentine Ozigbo, a respected business leader, officially launched the Valiant Movement, a political and social initiative aimed at redefining leadership and […]
APC withdraws from Saturday’s local government polls in Osun
Less than 48 hours to Saturday’s local government election in Osun State, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has withdrawn its participation. The party, in a letter addressed to the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), said its withdrawal was predicated on the judgment of the Court […]
Babangida Says Abiola won June 12 election.
In a related development, the Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has admitted that the late Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election but described its annulment as the most difficult decision of his life. Babangida made the revelation in his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’ […]
Babangida regrets annulling June 12 presidential Election.
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, describing it the most difficult period of his life. Babangida said this at the official launch of his memoir, ‘A Journey in Service,’ in Abuja. He said that Undoubtedly […]