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Jul

08

2025

PDP Chieftain Dele Momodu Urges Tinubu Not to Promote FCT Minister Wike

News, Opinion, Politics2027, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Opinion, Politics

Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and publisher of Ovation Magazine, has called on President Bola Tinubu to refrain from promoting Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), citing concerns about his character and influence. The appeal came in response to Wike’s recent criticisms of Momodu during a Monday interview. In a statement issued on Monday, Momodu urged Tinubu to prioritize national interest over any potential political gains from Wike in the 2027 elections. “No matter what you are expecting to gain from Wike in 2027, he is not the kind of…

Jul

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Atiku Urged to Support Peter Obi, Become Statesman

News, Opinion, Politics2027, Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Prominent international rights activist, Donu Kogbara, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to support Peter Obi's presidential bid and become a statesman who rallies behind the coalition. According to Kogbara, Atiku, at nearly 80 years old, should transcend personal ambitions and assume a fatherly role in the coalition, leveraging his influence to rally northern votes for Obi. Kogbara believes that Atiku's support would significantly boost the coalition's chances of success, given his strong following in the North. By putting aside competitive aspirations and embracing a statesmanlike role, Atiku could play a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria's future. Kogbara's…

Jul

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abandonment in SE States: Amaechi Called Out Over Rail Rehabilitation

News, Opinion, PoliticsChibuike Amaechi, Opinion, Politics, South East

A vocal critic, Sam Usaha, has expressed disappointment that no one from Rivers, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Benue states has questioned former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, about the alleged abandonment of rail rehabilitation projects in these regions during his tenure. The critic demands to know why communities in these states were deprived of benefits from the projects, questioning Amaechi's current political ambitions. "Why were our communities abandoned?" the critic asks, demanding a justification for the neglect. "If there's one reason, good or bad, let's hear it from the man who now wants to be king." This call for accountability…

Jul

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

OUK’s Right To Contest In 2027 Is Backed By Law; Desist from Cheap Blackmail – Chidiebere Tells Agbaeze, Uwagwu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia North, Abia State, chidiebere okoh, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu

A Chieftain of All Progressives Congress in Abia State and a staunch suporter of the Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial Zone, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has wedded into the constinous and calculated attempt by some politicians to desperage and diminishing the towerng legacies of the distinguished Senator, saying it is a failed attempt in futility. "I advise Hon. Chief Chiebere Uwagwu and Chief Sir Chima Agbaeze to desist from their recent campaign of blackmail and personal attacks on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu over his third tenure ambition. It is essential to recognize that Senator Kalu has the right to contest…

Jul

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

‎Governor Otti Secures Release Of Citizens On Death Row After 26Years in Prison

Abia State, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Politics

Facilitates Their Reintegration Into Society ‎‎The intervention of Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has helped Mr. Ogbonnaya Igbojionu, an Abia citizen, and two other citizens of Nigeria from other regions to regain their freedom after 26 years in prison after they were sentenced to death. ‎‎Presenting the released individuals on Saturday 6th June, to Governor Otti, Hon. Simon Oshi from Enugu State, who contacted the Governor for his intervention, said that he got the information about the case through a social media influencer, Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known on the social Media space as "Sea King" and…