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NDDC Commences Five Projects in Ohafia Community Facilitated By Chief Ume Kalu, SAN The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched five new projects in Okagwe Community, located within the Owuwa Anyanwu Autonomous Community of Ohafia Local Government Area in Abia State. Speaking at the well-attended flag-off ceremony held at the Customary Court premises in Elu-Ugwu Layout, Okagwe, Chief Eruba Dimgba, the Abia State representative on the NDDC Governing Board, highlighted the purpose behind the creation of the interventionist agency. He stated that their presence in the community was part of the commission's ongoing commitment to advancing grassroots development.  …

Tinubu’s Hurricane Sweeps 12 More Senators, Reps Amid Defection Surge Ten members of the National Assembly from Akwa Ibom State, elected on the platforms of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Young Peoples Party, have decided to align with Governor Umo Eno by joining the All Progressives Congress. They will be joining two senators—Neda Imasuen from Edo and Ahmed Wadada from Nasarawa—who are also set to defect to the ruling APC. This happened just as the ruling party admitted it was working to bring four other PDP governors into its fold despite accusations it was working to turn Nigeria into…

Bandit Leader, Bello Turji, Places N50million Levy To Allow Farming In Zamfara Communities Bandit leader, Bello Turji, has reportedly placed a N50 million ‘farming tax’ on some communities in Zamfara State before allowing residents to cultivate their farmlands this rainy season. According to security analyst Dan Bakatsine who shared the development on his X handle on Monday night, the affected communities span from Tsalaken Gulbi in Fakai village, under Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara, extending to Qaya, a village close to Niger Republic border, with the bandit leader warning that any farmer who failed to pay the tax will…

Abia APC Hails Senator Orji Kalu’s Visit To Governor Alex Otti As Statesmanlike The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s recent visit to Governor Alex Otti, describing the move as “statesmanlike” and in line with the spirit of national unity and development. In a statement issued by Hon. Chief Alaezi Onyekwere John, Zonal Publicity Secretary of the APC in Abia North, the party dissociated itself from a controversial publication that criticised Senator Kalu’s visit. The party labeled the publication as unauthorised, misleading, and lacking any official backing. “The individual behind the write-up is…

Ex—Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose Visits Tinubu, Says PDP May Become Carcass Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has praised President Bola Tinubu for stabilising Nigeria’s economy and warned that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) risks becoming “a carcass” if internal issues are not urgently addressed. Speaking during a visit to the president, Fayose commended Tinubu’s early efforts to steer Nigeria away from economic collapse, stating that although the reforms have not yielded immediate miracles, they reflect courageous and stabilising decisions. “For Nigerians, no one is saying it is easy, but there is no miracle,” Fayose said. “You cannot turn…

Peter Obi’s Knowledge Of Governance, Economics Very Shallow —Presidency The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has sharply criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, accusing him of lacking a deep understanding of economic policy and governance. Bwala made the remarks in a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, following Obi’s interview on Arise Television earlier in the day. Reacting to Obi’s comments on key policy issues—particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of Nigeria’s foreign exchange rates—Bwala said the former Anambra Governor offered no credible alternatives while conceding agreement with…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party,  Peter Obi, has said that none of the politicians aspiring to become Nigeria’s president has the same background as him. The former Governor of Anambra State said he’s committed to a better Nigeria and has what it takes to lead the country. Obi said this in an interview with Arise Television on Monday. With his background in business and politics, the ex-governor said he has the experience of every presidential aspirant in the country. “Let me assure you, I’m committed to personal Nigeria, and I have what it takes. I have the…

Spokesman, House of Reps, Assembly Candidates Dump PDP, Declare Party Dead and Buried The Lagos State PDP spokesman, Hakeem Amode, has defected from the main opposition party in the state to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Amode, along with other PDP chieftains, announced his defection at a news conference on Monday in Ikeja. The PDP spokesperson said he and other defectors were motivated and inspired by the visionary leadership of the 2023 State PDP governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), who had earlier moved to the APC. “It is with great honour and a profound sense of responsibility that…

Gov Otti's Commissioner Escapes Death As Gunmen Rain Bullets On Official Vehicle   Chaka Chukwumerije, Abia State Commissioner for Lands and son of the late Senator Uche Chukwumerije, escaped death by a whisker following an attack by gunmen on Sunday. He narrowly escaped an apparent assassination attempt two nights ago while travelling from Okigwe to Umuahia. In a statement, his brother, Dike Chukwumerije, said the commissioner was travelling from Okigwe to Umuahia when the vehicle in which he was travelling came under heavy gunfire. Dike was full of praise to God that, despite the fact that the car was riddled…

President Tinubu’s Public Affairs Aide Resigns, Gives Reason He tendered his resignation via a letter dated June 8, 2025, submitted through the Office of the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila Aliyu Audu, Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Bola Tinubu, has officially resigned, warning against what he described as an attempt to transform Nigeria into a one-party state under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).   Audu tendered his resignation via a letter dated June 8, 2025, submitted through the Office of the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.   In a personal statement accompanying his resignation,…