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CUPP Slams Edo Governor’s Threat Against Peter Obi as ‘Disgraceful Thuggery’

CUPP Slams Edo Governor’s Threat Against Peter Obi as ‘Disgraceful Thuggery’

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemned Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo’s warning to 2027 presidential aspirant Peter Obi as a “veiled death threat” and an assault on Nigeria’s democratic principles. The governor had cautioned Obi against entering Edo State without prior notification and approval, threatening that Obi’s safety would not be guaranteed and that he would “have himself to blame” if anything happened to him. The warning, issued during an event on Friday, marks the second instance of an All Progressives Congress (APC)-led state cautioning Obi, following a similar directive from Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia. Okpebholo…
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Breaking: Kogi Varsity Confirms Lecturer Died In Hotel With Student

Breaking: Kogi Varsity Confirms Lecturer Died In Hotel With Student

The Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in Anyigba, Kogi State, is mourning the sudden death of its lecturer, Olabode Abimbola-Ibikunle, which occurred at a hotel in Anyigba under unclear circumstances. The university and the Kogi Police Command have called for calm and urged the public to refrain from speculation as investigations continue. In a statement issued in Lokoja, PAAU Registrar Yahaya Alilu described the incident as “tragic and disturbing” and called for a thorough probe into the cause and circumstances of the lecturer’s death. The incident reportedly involved a 22-year-old 200-level student, Glory Ojochegbe-Samuel, who was present at the time.…
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The North/South Power Rotation Sermon By Ortom According To Saint Wike. Bode George’s Political Correctness. And A Nation That Has Refused To THINK.

The North/South Power Rotation Sermon By Ortom According To Saint Wike. Bode George’s Political Correctness. And A Nation That Has Refused To THINK.

If the Rotation of Power was meant to solve certain presumed injustices and to enhance inclusion and unity, why is it difficult for Political Gladiators to concentrate on asking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be a One-Term President, afterall his section of the Country by 2027 would have ruled Nigeria for 15 years, whereas the South East has been in the saddle for only 6 months, and the South South for 5 years and a few weeks. Why aren't the gladiators truly concerned about Justice, Equity, Fairness, Inclusivity and Genuine Brotherhood? Has Power in the South West given the South…
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Stakeholders Demand New Constitution, State Police, and Single-Day Elections at National Summit

Stakeholders Demand New Constitution, State Police, and Single-Day Elections at National Summit

The Eminent Patriots of Nigeria, a coalition of elder statesmen, intellectuals, and civic leaders, convened a National Constitutional Summit in Abuja, where delegates called for sweeping reforms, including a new people-driven constitution, the establishment of state police, and the adoption of single-day elections. The summit, held on Friday, July 18, 2025, rejected the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as unrepresentative and military-imposed, demanding a complete overhaul of Nigeria’s governance framework. Former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku, reading the summit’s communiqué, outlined the delegates’ resolutions. They urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to submit an Executive Bill to the National Assembly, empowering the Independent…
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Governor Otti Advocates for Peace and Stability in Labour Party Amid Leadership Tussle

Governor Otti Advocates for Peace and Stability in Labour Party Amid Leadership Tussle

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has urged members of the Labour Party (LP) to unite and prioritize the party’s success amid an ongoing leadership dispute. Speaking at the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Friday, July 18, 2025, Otti emphasized the need for humility and adherence to a recent Supreme Court ruling that affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman as the LP National Chairman. The NEC meeting, attended by key figures including the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, followed the Supreme Court’s April 2025 judgment, which declared that the Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction to…
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