Obi decries ‘taxing poverty’, seeks transparent fiscal policy The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday warned the Federal Government against policies that “tax poverty” into deeper hardship, urging a shift to honest, people-centred fiscal strategies for true national development. In a statement issued on Friday, Obi insisted that sustainable progress demands national…
Otuaro’s Courtesy Visit to Okowa Signals Enduring Leadership Values Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Barrister Kingsley B. Otuaro, has once again demonstrated the depth of his commitment to enduring leadership values with a Christmas and New Year courtesy visit to the immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa. Birthday…
Oborevwori Felicitates Elder Statesman, Chief Godwin Ogbetuo At 94 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended heartfelt felicitations to renowned elder statesman and community leader, Chief Godwin Ogbetuo, on the occasion of his 94th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a goodwill message issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon,…
“Ooni of Ife Hails Zulum: ‘You’re a True Reformer‘ The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (CFR) Ojaja II, has described Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, as a true reformer and a beacon of transformative leadership. The monarch made the commendation on Friday evening in Maiduguri during a private…
Police Free Father Accused of Brutal Attack on Daughter, Shocking Family Rift Explodes In a dramatic turn, Nigerian police have released Mr. Ishaku Haggai, a father detained on allegations of savagely assaulting his own daughter. The incident, which unfolded amid New Year’s celebrations, has ignited a firestorm of debate over parental discipline versus child abuse…
Think Positive for 2026, Ex-Kogi Speaker Tells Nigerians, Foresees Economic Breakthrough By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja Rt. Honourable Umar Ahmed Imam, former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, has urged Nigerians to adopt a positive mindset as they journey into the New Year 2026. Alhaji Imam gave this charge during an exclusive interview with…
Prof. Haruna Wishes Nasarawa, Nigeria a Prosperous 2026 By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa. Engr. Prof. M.S. Haruna, a gubernatorial aspirant in Nasarawa State, has urged citizens to remain hopeful and support Governor Abdullahi A. Sule’s administration for a better future. 2026: Oborevwori Felicitates Deltans On New Year, Reaffirms Commitment To More Devt In his New Year’s…
Abia first lady gives gifts and 1m naira to state’s first baby of 2026 By Our Correspondent The wife of Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Mrs Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has celebrated the birth of the state’s first baby of 2026 with gifts and a cash donation of 1m naira. The baby girl, named Oluebubechi Nwatuobi…
Nasarawa North Mourns: Senator Akwashiki’s Sudden Death Leaves Empowerment Legacy in Political Wilderness Senator Godiya Akwashiki, the 52-year-old representative of Nasarawa North Senatorial District under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has died after a prolonged illness. A family source confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Akwashiki passed away on December 31, 2025,…
CUPP Scribe Expresses Gratitude for 2025, Urges Hope for Prosperous Nigeria in 2026 By Yahaya Idris, Abuja Chief Peter Ameh, Scribe of the Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) and former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has expressed profound gratitude to Nigerians for their support in 2025 while calling for renewed optimism…