Politics

Jul
23
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
I never received ₦4bn monthly from NDDC, Amaechi’s wife replies Wike

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

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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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Jul
22
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Atiku Abubakar Condemns Threats Against Peter Obi, Warns of Authoritarian Governance

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

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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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Jul
22
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Senator Natasha Akpoti walks barefoot into National Assembly after convoy was denied entry

Senator Natasha Akpoti walks barefoot into National Assembly after convoy was denied entry

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Suspended Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, defied Senate waŕnings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, as she arrived at the National Assembly on foot after her convoy was barred from entering the premises. Accompanied by activist Aisha Yesufu, Oruche Ogeamara Precious (popularly known as Mamapee), Randy Peters of Electoral Reform, and other supporters, the senator was seen walking barefoot and confidently into the Assembly complex to resume her legislative duties. The Senate had earlier cautioned Akpoti to stay away until the expiration of her suspension, warning against any attempt to forcibly return to plenary sessions. Her dramatic entry has sparked fresh…
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Jul
22
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
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

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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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Jul
22
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Abure-Led Labour Party Faction Rules Out Coalition Talks, Affirms Leadership Legitimacy

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

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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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