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The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the arrest of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Women Leader in the state, Hajiya Rabi Madawaki, over alleged inciting remarks directed at opposition supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Monday, APC Publicity Secretary Malam Yusuf Idris accused Madawaki of issuing violent threats during a recent political gathering in Gusau, reportedly attended by the state governor’s wife, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda. “Elections are meant to be free, fair, and non-violent in any civilized society,” the statement read. “Under a democratic system like the…

When you enter into the University of Benin, from the main gate, driving about 200 metres, you are either bending to the left or to the right, if you are not careful as a student, your life will bend along side the bend. In our days in the University of Benin, it was fun, but wait for it… if you were not very careful, it will not be funny. You have to be careful how you handle people, even in the most inflammable circumstances, else they will print your posters with “Gone too Soon”. So, if you want to be…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Owerri Branch is launching its highly anticipated Law Week with a compassionate outreach today, May 20, 2025, as it visits the Widows, Orphans and Destitute Care Centre (Mercy Home), located at No. 2, New Cross Hospital Road, Ugwuorji, behind NNPC Filling Station, Orji. This exclusive visit, reserved for members of the NBA Owerri Executive Council and the Law Week Committee, underscores the branch’s commitment to social responsibility and community impact ahead of its transformative Law Week events. The visit to Mercy Home sets a meaningful tone for the week, which officially begins tomorrow, May 21,…

1. The Fifth Alteration (No. 23) Act, 2023 to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 introduced a notable reform to Section 192. A new Section 192(6) now provides: _“Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, the nomination of any person to the office of a Commissioner for confirmation by the House of Assembly shall be done within sixty days after the date the Governor has taken the oath of office: Provided that the Governor may appoint a Commissioner at any other time during his tenure, and such appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the…

Legal luminary and renowned human rights advocate, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, will headline the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Owerri Branch Law Week, with a thought-provoking keynote address titled “Reshaping the Legal Practice and Justice Delivery: The Future of the Legal Practice.” The event, set to spark transformative discussions, will take place tomorrow, Wednesday May 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the prestigious Villa Garden Hotels and Suites, New Owerri, Imo State. The opening ceremony, chaired by the distinguished Hon. Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme, Ph.D, JSC, promises a vibrant morning session featuring high-profile speakers and activities. Attendees will witness an array of engaging…

The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu’s policies are anti-people and that a united opposition front, led by Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, stands a strong chance of defeating him in the 2027 presidential election. In an interview with on Monday, Pastor Giwa stated that Tinubu’s victory in 2023 was divinely orchestrated, which made it difficult for the opposition to unite at the time. However, he believes the political landscape could shift if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, team up for…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has clarified that his participation in the political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections is driven by a desire to tackle bad governance, hunger, and poverty—not personal political ambition. Obi made this known while responding to questions surrounding reports of an alleged agreement between him and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in which he would serve as Atiku’s running mate in the forthcoming election. The reports claim Atiku has pledged to serve only one term and is willing to formalize the agreement in writing. Speaking at an event organized by the Anglican…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has ridiculed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over alleged difficulties in securing a Southern running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Akindele claimed that Atiku is “desperately” searching for a suitable vice-presidential candidate from the South, especially in light of reports suggesting that Labour Party’s Peter Obi may decline any offer to be his running mate. Taking to Facebook, Akindele wrote: “With the high possibility of Obi’s refusal, Atiku is desperately shopping for a southern running mate. And since he cannot get any South-South governor to accept or fund him,…

Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed fresh petitions against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and one Dr. Sandra Duru, accusing them of criminal conspiracy, defamation, and cyber-related offenses. The petitions were addressed separately to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi. According to the documents submitted through her counsel, Senator Ehiogie West-Idahosa, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges that Akpabio and Duru orchestrated a calculated campaign aimed at tarnishing her image and endangering her life. The petition cites defamation, cyberstalking, and an attempted assassination as part of the alleged smear…

The Obidient Movement has strongly refuted circulating reports claiming that Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has agreed to serve as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Monday by Nana Kazaure, Director of Strategic Communication and Media for the movement, the group described the reports as entirely false and misleading. Kazaure emphasized that Obi remains a committed member of the Labour Party and would personally announce any change in his political affiliation if and when such a decision is made. “The Obidient Movement has received numerous inquiries from both local…