News Archives - Page 322 of 603

Jan

26

2025

WIKE MUST GO: Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, Calls for Minister’s Resignation from PDP

News, Politics2027, Balla Mohammed, Nyesom Wike, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed, has called on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) due to alleged anti-party activities. Mohammed accused Wike of serving the interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and advised him to join the party officially. The governor's statement came after Wike's media aide, Lere Olayinka, criticized Mohammed's leadership as chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum. Olayinka accused Mohammed of being a greedy politician who lacks the capacity to provide leadership. Mohammed responded by describing Wike's attack as reckless, deceptive, and reflective of…

Jan

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ikpeazu Takes Swipe at PDP Defections; Says They Can Eat Food Meant for the Spirits

Abia State, News, PoliticsAbia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has taken a swipe at defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying they are like individuals who eat food meant for the spirits. Ikpeazu made this statement during a meeting with the Abia PDP State Working Committee in Obingwa, where he emphasized the need for self-reflection and reconciliation within the party. According to Ikpeazu, some individuals who defected from the party did so because they knew they had "killed" the party, and their anger stems from the fact that if the party survives, they will face consequences. He described these individuals as unable…

Jan

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Anambra State Cracks Down On Crime: Government Demolishes Hotel Used as Kidnappers’ Hideout

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAnambra State, Crime, Metro

The Anambra State Government has taken a bold step to ensure citizens' safety by demolishing a hotel used as a hideout by kidnappers. The hotel, Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, also known as "La Cruise Hotel," was located along the Onitsha-Owerri Road in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. This move is part of Operation Udo Ga Achị, an initiative launched by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to tackle insecurity in the state. The operation, backed by the Agụnaehemba security network, aims to flush out criminal elements and restore peace to communities across Anambra. The government has made it clear that…

Jan

25

2025

By Chimamanda

Norwegian Girlfriend Dumps Nigerian Boyfriend After Discovering His Properties Are In His Mother’s Name

Lifestyle, NewsLifestyle, Metro

A shocking revelation has ended a four-year relationship between a Nigerian man, Boniface, and his Norwegian girlfriend. According to sources, the girlfriend called off the relationship after discovering that all of Boniface's properties were registered in his mother's name. The couple had been together for over four years, and the girlfriend had been pressuring Boniface to formalize their union without a prenuptial agreement. However, her insistence on legality led her to make a startling discovery. Sources close to the couple revealed that the girlfriend was shocked to find out that Boniface did not own any properties in his name. The…

Jan

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu and rhythm of restructuring – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Economy, News, Opinion, SponsoredAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Opinion, Politics

President Bola Tinubu’s recent announcement to unbundle the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, into six geo-political zones is an important landmark in Nigeria’s journey towards true federalism and regionalism, which lies not in the constitutional or institutional structure, but in the society itself. This move will go a long way in addressing the historical imbalance in the distribution of national institutions as well as fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity among Nigeria’s diverse populations. Ultimately, this development is a step towards addressing Nigeria’s deep-seated structural issues, which have been perpetuated by a centralized system. One…