Politics

Politics

Jul
06
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
‎Governor Otti Secures Release Of Citizens On Death Row After 26Years in Prison

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

Abia State, Metro, News, 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…
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Jul
05
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Osun APC guber ticket: Aspirants emerge, battle lines drawn – Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Osun APC guber ticket: Aspirants emerge, battle lines drawn – Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, Opinion, Politics, , , ,
With the 2026 Osun gubernatorial contest, slated for Saturday, August 8, 2026, it is not surprising that the jockeying to win the governorship ticket, especially for the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on. Of course, the incumbent governor will clinch the ticket of his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). So, all eyes and interests would be on the APC. Well, there are two issues of concern here, which must be taken into cognizance in working out the permutations. In the first place, would zoning be an issue? If it is, in what direction and in whose favour? Indeed, this…
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Jul
05
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Middle East: When will the wars end? – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Middle East: When will the wars end? – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, Opinion, Politics, ,
The Middle East has been a hotbed of conflict for decades, with wars and skirmishes erupting over issues like land, borders and rights. Over the decades, the region has become a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and power struggles, with global powers like the United States, the UK, France, China and Russia pursuing their own interests and agendas. Regional players like Qatar and Turkey have also been vying for influence, with some making efforts to broker peace deals. The recent escalation between Israel and Iran has only brought the region to a boiling point, again drawing in global powers. In…
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Jul
04
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
ADC: Coalition Halts Nigeria’s Drift to One-Party System, Retires PDP, LP, SDP Party’s Crisis Merchants – Ohanaeze

ADC: Coalition Halts Nigeria’s Drift to One-Party System, Retires PDP, LP, SDP Party’s Crisis Merchants – Ohanaeze

News, Politics,
...and Puts FG on Its Toes to Stop Sleeping on the Bicycle to Fix Nigeria. The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, feels an imperative duty to communicate a stark and unvarnished truth to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The recent adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the leaders of Nigeria’s Opposition Coalition serves not merely as a significant political maneuver but rather as a resounding wake-up call for the Tinubu administration. This development demands urgent action to address the persistent economic distress, soaring poverty, pervasive hunger, and unresolved security challenges afflicting our nation. The Coalition’s adoption of the…
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Jul
02
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Nigeria’s Cannes Breakthrough and CNN Spotlight Signal Bold New Era for Film and Creative Economy

Nigeria’s Cannes Breakthrough and CNN Spotlight Signal Bold New Era for Film and Creative Economy

Cultural Heritage, Education, Metro, News, Politics, , , ,
PRESS RELEASE The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy is proud to celebrate a defining moment in Nigeria’s creative journey. Our country’s vibrant film industry recently took centre stage with its historic debut at the Cannes Film Festival, featured prominently in a special five-minute report on CNN’s Marketplace Africa. This milestone marks the first time a Nigerian production, My Father’s Shadow, was officially selected at Cannes. More than a cinematic triumph, it represents a major leap forward for Nigeria’s creative ecosystem and our shared mission to showcase authentic African narratives on the world stage. In her…
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