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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,…

Abia-born Cleric, Bishop Eke Commends Governor Otti For Adopting Orji Kalu's Template To Rebuild Abia Respected Abia-born cleric, Bishop Silas Eke, has publicly commended Governor Alex Otti for embracing the development template laid down by former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu, describing it as the right path to rebuild and reposition Abia State. On Sunday, Governor Otti openly acknowledged that the infrastructure development template used by former Governor and current Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, in Aba during his tenure is guiding his own ongoing efforts to rebuild the commercial city. Governor Otti made this revelation during Senator…

An Abia State High Court sitting in Ukwa has issued an order restraining the faction of the Labour Party loyal to Barrister Julius Abure from meddling in the party’s activities within the state. In its ruling, the court recognised Emmanuel Otti as the legitimate Chairman of the Labour Party in Abia State. It further declared Otti’s suspension by the Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) as illegal, unconstitutional, and without legal standing. The court also noted that the 2024 Constitution of the party—cited by the Abure faction as the basis for Otti’s suspension—has not been acknowledged or ratified by the Independent…

Govs Otti Says He's Using Orji Uzor Kalu’s Template To Rebuild Abia, Reaffirms Support for Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that he is adopting the development approach of former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu, especially in prioritising infrastructural work in revenue-generating areas like Aba. He explained, “I can assure you, that template is not wrong. You fix the place that generates the revenue, the revenue will come, and you use it to fix other places.” Otti made this known on Sunday while receiving Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Chris Adighije at his country home in…

Political stakeholders in Bayelsa State are unsettled amid strong indications that Governor Douye Diri may be defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection will add to the misery of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South geopolitical zone following the defections of Sheriff Oborevwori and Umo Eno of Delta and Akwa-Ibom states, respectively. According to investigations by The Sun, Diri is in advanced talks with top Presidency officials over his switch to the ruling party. Sources said Diri, in turn, has been discussing his decision to defect with political stakeholders in the state. A reliable source said…

PHOTOS: Senator Orji Kalu, Adighije, Others Visit Governor Alex Otti  Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti at his country home in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area. Senator Kalu was warmly received by the Governor, with both leaders engaging in a private meeting focused on matters of mutual interest and development in the state. Also visiting Governor Otti was revered elder statesman and former Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Chris Adighije, popularly known as…