Politics

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Union of Igbo Youths (UIY) has come out strongly in defense of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, condemning as politically motivated and unfounded the recent allegations by the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) over his NYSC certificate and Law School records.…

Stanley Ihedigbo Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government’s new tax reforms are designed to ease economic pressure on citizens rather than worsen their living conditions. According to the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, speaking in Abuja, the Vice President said…

Michael Olumide, Strategy Director of Chastest Consult, Ini Archibong, has formally declared his support for the “Arise with Renewed Hope” initiative championed by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, pledging to mobilise investment and innovation opportunities to accelerate the state’s development trajectory. Archibong made the declaration during a media parley…

Stanley Ihedigbo Southwest Zonal Planning Committee of CaGram has initiated an expansive regional branding and publicity campaign as preparations intensify for the Southwest CaGram Summit scheduled for May 5, 2026, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. In an internal memorandum addressed to state chairmen across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and…

Stanley Ihedigbo Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has expressed deep concern over the conduct and results of the recent Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, describing them as a serious setback for Nigeria’s democratic process and a stark reminder of the urgent…

Stanley Ihedigbo Fresh tension is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Alimosho Federal Constituency following allegations of marginalisation and exclusion raised by the Asiwaju Solidarity Movement (ASM) over the ongoing party congress process in Egbe-Idimu. In a strongly worded position statement issued by the Executive Chairman of Egbe-Idimu…

Stanley Ihedigbo South West leadership of Consolidated APC Grassroots Movement (CAGrAM) has unveiled a reviewed and expanded committee list for its forthcoming regional summit, in what it described as a decisive move to strengthen unity, inclusivity and grassroots mobilisation across the zone.

A civil society organisation, the Igbo Mandate Movement Group, has condemned a petition filed against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, describing it as “frivolous, mischievous and politically motivated.” The group said the move represents the latest in a sustained campaign allegedly aimed at…

Michael Olumide As Muslims and Christians observed their respective seasons of fasting and devotion, residents of Ajeromi-Ifelodun have embraced a rare moment of interfaith unity. While Catholic Christians commenced the Lenten fast on Ash Wednesday, Muslims continued their holy period of Ramadan, creating a shared atmosphere of spiritual reflection, compassion,…

Patience Umo Eno Golden Initiative For All (GIFA) has impacted no fewer than 53,987 lives across Akwa Ibom State within two years of operation, its Board of Trustees Chairman and Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, has announced. Lady Obareki disclosed on Friday, February 20, 2026,…