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Creation of New State from South East Long Overdue – Chief Emeka Kalu

Creation of New State from South East Long Overdue – Chief Emeka Kalu

The creation of an additional state from the South East geo-political zone is long overdue, according to Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, a seasoned politician and aspirant to the Abia North senatorial seat. Reacting to the National Assembly Joint Committee's recommendations on constitutional review, Kalu commended the efforts of those working tirelessly to ensure the realization of this vision. In an exclusive interview with Sunday Independent, Kalu highlighted the historical marginalization of the South East region, citing denial of balance of power, unequal revenue allocation, and inadequate representation in the federal parliament. He emphasized that creating a new state would address…
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Ndume to FG: Deploy Akinyemi, Kingibe, Anyaoku to defend Nigeria’s image before US

Ndume to FG: Deploy Akinyemi, Kingibe, Anyaoku to defend Nigeria’s image before US

Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno central, has called on the federal government to engage seasoned diplomats to defend Nigeria’s image following President Donald Trump’s designation as a “country of particular concern.” Trump had, in a post shared on his Truth Social account and the White House’s X handle, on Friday, claimed that Christians were being massacred in Nigeria, describing the situation as a genocide. In a statement on Saturday, Ndume said diplomats should be engaged to help defend Nigeria’s image on the global stage. “Before things get out of hand, Nigeria should engage seasoned diplomats like Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Professor…
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Pastor Lays Curse On Reno Omokri For Denying Killing Of Christians in Nigeria

Pastor Lays Curse On Reno Omokri For Denying Killing Of Christians in Nigeria

Plateau State clergyman, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has laid curses on former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, saying he will not escape the wrath of God for discrediting alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria. Omokri has been vehemently denying that there is an ongoing killing of Christians in Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, going as far as inviting international fact-finding teams into the country all in a bid to tell the world that Christians are not being killed. A few months ago, when Fulani militants killed over 150 people in some communities in Plateau State, Omokri was quick to go…
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Forthcoming – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Forthcoming – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

I had the privilege of witnessing the Ekiti APC governorship consensus ratification on October 27, 2025. At this event, 885 delegates endorsed Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aka BAO, as the consensus candidate for the June 20, 2026 governorship election. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, I also joined the governor’s entourage to the commissioning of the reconstructed Itawure-Okemesi-Ekiti Road, the lighting of Okemesi-Ekiti, and the reopening of the equipped General Hospital in Okemesi-Ekiti. Reflecting on these events, I’m led to ask: Was the outpouring of support for the governor genuine, or a carefully crafted display? Did the crowds that lined the…
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Tinubu and the significance of yesterday (2) – Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Tinubu and the significance of yesterday (2) – Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

The detail makes the difference! In 1961, the regional government in Western Nigeria made tax cuts to shore up its dwindling electoral prospects, largely caused by a drop in commodity prices. There was, however, an unexpected resistance to the tax cuts in some provinces, particularly in Ekiti, Ijebu and Ondo. Over 300 people were arraigned before magistrates across the region for unruly conduct and bound over. The key point here is that people, after an initial resistance in the middle of the 1950s, had come to accept the benefits of paying taxes. Even by today’s standards worldwide, this is real…
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