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I never received ₦4bn monthly from NDDC, Amaechi’s wife replies Wike

I never received ₦4bn monthly from NDDC, Amaechi’s wife replies Wike

Dame Judith Amaechi, wife of former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has vehemently denied allegations by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that she received ₦4 billion monthly from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) during her husband’s tenure. The statement was made in a press release issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Mrs. Amaechi described Wike’s claims as “false and baseless,” asserting that neither she nor her Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI), a non-profit organization she founded, had ever received such funds from the NDDC or any other government agency.…
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Atiku Abubakar Condemns Threats Against Peter Obi, Warns of Authoritarian Governance

Atiku Abubakar Condemns Threats Against Peter Obi, Warns of Authoritarian Governance

Former Vice President and PDP Presidential Candidate in 2023, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the threat issued by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, against Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Atiku emphasised that any threat against Obi or any opposition figure is a threat to all, stating, "Let it be known that a threat against Peter Obi or any of us is a threat against ALL of us!" This statement comes after Governor Okpebholo warned Peter Obi not to visit Edo State without seeking proper security clearance, hinting that Obi's safety wouldn't be guaranteed otherwise. Atiku's reaction underscores…
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President Tinubu’s Master Strategy: A Web of Moles and Manipulation – Dr. Emeka Kalu

President Tinubu’s Master Strategy: A Web of Moles and Manipulation – Dr. Emeka Kalu

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, the Bende-born Billionaire and President of E.C.K Foundation Worldwide, has dropped a bombshell revelation, hailing President Tinubu as a master strategist who has perfected the art of infiltrating opposition camps. According to Dr. Kalu, the President's tactics have allowed him to plant moles in various political outfits, effectively neutralising potential threats to his administration and 2027 re-election bid. Dr. Kalu lamented that the harsh economic realities in Nigeria have made many citizens vulnerable to manipulation, with some individuals willing to sell their souls for a quick buck. He expressed deep concern that the opposition's efforts to…
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Abure-Led Labour Party Faction Rules Out Coalition Talks, Affirms Leadership Legitimacy

Abure-Led Labour Party Faction Rules Out Coalition Talks, Affirms Leadership Legitimacy

The Labour Party faction led by Julius Abure has dismissed rumours regarding forming a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Instead, they are focused on rebuilding and consolidating the gains made in the 2023 elections. Following a National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, Abure, the National Chairman, and National Secretary, Umar Ibrahim, stated that the coalition formed for the 2023 elections is more significant than any potential new alliances. The statement affirmed the legitimacy of Abure's leadership, referencing a Supreme Court judgment that validated the outcomes of the party's National Convention. The faction urged INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu…
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Soludo’s Economic Team Urged to Learn from Peter Obi’s Success

Soludo’s Economic Team Urged to Learn from Peter Obi’s Success

As Prof. Charles Soludo nears the end of his first term as Anambra State Governor, attention has been drawn to International Breweries PLC, a company attracted by former Governor Peter Obi in 2012. R ecent data from the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service shows that International Breweries PLC is the sixth highest paying tax entity in the state, with only banks paying more tax. This development has sparked criticism of Governor Soludo's economic team, with calls for them to learn from Peter Obi's success in attracting investments. The company, which started operations under Obi's administration, has become a significant contributor…
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