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Nov

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2025

Gov. Sheriff: Raising The Margins Beyond Partisanship And Propaganda To Performance I.

Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Delta State, Nwaokobia Jnr, Politics

Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most notable performing Governors. His administration’s “MORE Agenda” — Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace And Security — has provided a clear roadmap for governance, translating plans into tangible outcomes across infrastructure, social welfare, and fiscal management. Delta State under Governor Oborevwori is proving that clear vision and disciplined execution can deliver real change. In just about every sector and aspect of leadership the protagonist of the M.O.R.E Agenda the Executive Governor of Delta State Chief Sheriff Oborevwori has shown…

Nov

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ex-Abia LG Chairman Jonas Drums Support For Tinubu

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chibuike Jonas, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a former Chairman of Arochukwu local government area of Abia state, Mazi Chibuike Jonas, who is also a prominent chieftain of the APC in Abia State, is endorsing efforts by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and other notable APC leaders to garner Southeast support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Jonas states that Tinubu's administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to regional development through various initiatives. He said, "one notable achievement is the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), which has a regional asset base of $1 billion aimed at enhancing…

Nov

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

US-Assisted Rescue Plan For Chibok Girls Aborted Due To Military Leak – Akinyemi

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBoko Haram, Insecurity, Security

A US-assisted rescue plan for the Chibok girls was aborted due to suspected leaks within the Nigerian military, according to former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi. The plan, initiated by the Jonathan administration in 2014, involved a joint operation between American forces and Nigerian troops to rescue the girls abducted by Boko Haram. ‎The operation was called off after a reconnaissance aircraft discovered that Boko Haram fighters were wearing masks, indicating that the plan had been leaked to the insurgents. Akinyemi emphasized the need to identify and remove individuals within the Nigerian military sympathetic to Boko Haram or…

Nov

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit: Onyeizu Leads Technical Panel on Midstream Gas Infrastructure Development

Abia State, Business, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

At the recently-concluded Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit, held at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, industry stakeholders and experts gathered to deliberate on strategies for advancing Nigeria’s energy sector, with particular focus on gas infrastructure, energy transition, and investment opportunities. Leading one of the key technical sessions, Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu chaired the panel on Midstream Gas Infrastructure Development in Nigeria, where he provided deep insights into the emerging opportunities within the sector. During his presentation, Engr. Onyeizu discussed the AIIP (Abia Industrial Innovation Park) model and its role as a bridge between Nigeria’s abundant natural gas reserves and the growing domestic and…

Nov

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Trump’s CPC Designation: A Wake-Up Call for Nigeria’s Security Challenges- Sir Chikwe Udensi Explains

Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Onyeka Onwenu, Opinion, Politics

A recent interview on African Independent Television (AIT) program "Security Scope" highlighted Nigeria's ongoing security challenges. Sir Chikwe Udensi, a security consultant and Vice President of the International Security Association, emphasized that the country's designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the United States is a significant issue requiring immediate attention. The CPC designation could lead to economic sanctions, reduced loans and aid, and other punitive measures. Sir Udensi clarified that this does not necessarily mean the U.S. will intervene militarily in Nigeria. "The process that would lead to a military intervention by America has not been initiated,"…