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Youths under the umbrella of the Udenu Youth Forum have expressed strong support for the decision of Hon. Denis Agbo, the representative of Udenu/Igboeze North Federal Constituency, to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It was reported that Hon. Agbo, alongside Hon. Chidi Obetta of Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, officially defected from the Labour Party to the PDP on Thursday. Speaking to journalists in Enugu shortly after the defection, Comrade Paschal Nnaemeka Ugwu, former Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Enugu State Chapter, welcomed the move, describing it as a step that would accelerate development in…

The Jigawa State Police Command has dispelled fears of an explosion or fire outbreak following the crash of a petrol tanker in Ringim Local Government Area on Thursday, May 1, 2025. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the command confirmed that there was no explosion, fire, or fuel scooping at the scene of the incident. The accident involved a Howa tanker trailer, bearing registration number Kano 549 BNK, which was loaded with 60,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The vehicle was driven by a 50-year-old man, Muhammad Ali, from Yankatsari village…

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has urged former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to step aside from the 2027 race and support a younger contender. Speaking during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television Thursday night, Baba-Ahmed advised Atiku to assume a statesmanlike role and back a fresh face to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC). “If I had the chance to speak with Atiku, I would say, ‘Sir, you’ve done your bit. You’ve upheld democracy and made your mark. It’s time to hand over to a younger, more…

*Suspends Unruly members of the club In a decisive move to restore order, uphold the integrity of its constitution, and correct recent misinformation, the members of Owerri Club have reaffirmed the legitimate leadership of the Club and unanimously nullified the purported “Interim Management Committee” announced earlier in the week by dissident and rebellious members of the club.  At an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) convened yesterday 1st May 2025, the Club formed a quorum with 34 financial members at commencement, growing to over 50 members by conclusion—solidifying the meeting’s legitimacy. The session, chaired in strict compliance with the Club Rules Book, yielded…

The Imo State Government has pledged to implement the recent recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC) concerning the appointment of an Acting Chief Judge for the State. Speaking on behalf of the government, the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, confirmed that the state had reviewed the resolutions reached at the NJC’s 108th meeting and would act accordingly. He stated: “His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, Governor of Imo State, appointed Hon. Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as Acting Chief Judge based on credible intelligence available to him at the time. These reports indicated that Justice Nzeukwu…

The Heartland Bar [NBA Owerri] is set to blaze a trail as the Nigerian Bar Association, Owerri Branch, officially unveils its 2025 Law Week, holding from May 19 to May 25, 2025. With the theme: “Reshaping Legal Practice and Justice Delivery: Charting the Future of the Profession,” the event promises a high-impact convergence of legal minds, policy influencers, and human rights advocates. Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a globally respected Human Rights Activist, will deliver the keynote address at the Opening Ceremony on May 21, 2025, at Villa Gardens Hotel, New Owerri, under the distinguished Chairmanship of Hon. Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme,…

A young farmer, Idris Salisu Danwanzan, has raised concerns over the destruction of his cassava farm, allegedly by herdsmen, in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Danwanzan, who shared his ordeal on Facebook on Wednesday, expressed deep frustration after returning to his farm for the first time in a month, only to find it completely devastated. “You’d be surprised if I told you this is my cassava farm. After a month away, this is what I met. I can’t even estimate how much I’ve spent,” he wrote. “Any herdsmen responsible for this—Allah sai yasaka mini [may God repay them].”…

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has applauded the resilience, dedication, and professionalism of the state’s workforce, particularly in the face of ongoing political disruptions and threats to democratic governance. In a Workers’ Day 2025 message released through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara described Rivers workers as “the backbone of the state’s development and a beacon of hope for a better future.” Reflecting on this year’s Workers’ Day theme, “Ensuring Safety and Health at Work in a Changing Climate,” the governor emphasized the growing urgency to safeguard workers amid mounting environmental and socio-political challenges. He noted that…

Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reaffirmed her commitment to pursuing the sexual harassment lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stating that she will see the matter through to its logical conclusion in court. In a letter dated April 30, 2025, addressed to Akpabio’s counsel, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), Akpoti-Uduaghan maintained that her petition reflects the truth of the events and that further comments would be reserved for the court, which has the exclusive jurisdiction to rule on the matter. The senator criticized Agbakoba for allegedly demanding that she provide evidence of the sexual harassment claims outside the existing pleadings…

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has claimed that veteran journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, will abandon former Vice President Atiku Abubakar once financial benefits cease. In a statement released on Wednesday, Olayinka accused Momodu of loyalty driven by personal gain, stating: “We are hearing all this noise from him because Atiku is paying his bills. Let Atiku stop paying, and Oga Dele Momodu will move on to his next victim.” Momodu had earlier stated on Arise Television that a strong Northern candidate could…