by Pelumi Bolawa Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra, says he is not desperate to become president of Nigeria. Obi spoke at the fourth convocation ceremony of Nexford University, the US-based online school. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election decried the state of leadership in the country, describing it as “an imposition on the people”. Obi urged the graduating students to embrace the spirit of servitude so as to lead effectively and “ignite the needed change”. He added that he is “desperate to see the country work”. “All of these that we are…
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By Seun Opejobi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday, said he would not allow Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to launch his presidential ambition, which he described as “dead on arrival.” Wike made the remark amid his continued face-off with Mohammed. The minister stressed that he was not the only opposition member to have ever worked for the ruling party. A statement from Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, said: “As I said yesterday, the appointment of Barrister Nyesom Wike as minister remains the only excuse available for the Bauchi State governor to defend his glaring…
by Yewande Fasan Music icon 2Baba has confirmed that he was the one who posted about his separation from wife, Annie Macaulay-Idibia on social media. In a recent statement, 2Baba debunked his earlier claim that his account was hacked, saying “nobody hacked my account, na me talk wetin I wan talk”. This clarification comes after 2Baba’s initial announcement about his separation from Annie sparked controversy, with some fans questioning the authenticity of the post. “Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long…I and Annie Macaulay have been separated…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Chief Emma Ejiofor, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta North, has expressed strong support for Senator Ned Nwoko’s potential defection to the APC, emphasizing that anyone opposed to Nwoko’s move likely has personal interests or hidden agenda. In an appearance on LeapTV, an online television, Ejiofor stated that Senator Nwoko’s entry into the party would strengthen the APC’s position in Delta State, noting that the region now has three APC senators, which provides a strategic advantage. Though Ejiofor explained that Senator Nwoko is still in the process of consultations before making a…
By Magnus Emuji The Permanent Secretary, Delta State Deputy Governor’s Office, Dr. Anthony Nwokolobia, has eulogized the exemplary life style of late Mrs. Veronica Adugbo, mother-in-law to a Deputy Director in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Dorathy Adugbo, saying she was a virtuous and God fearing woman. Dr. Nwokolobia made the assertion in Orogun during the burial ceremony of the deceased who died at the age of 91 years. He said that death was always painful because it is a departure of a very close person and someone one would not see again, adding that apart from Mrs.…
Governor of Delta State, Dr (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, has again been described as a pacesetter, a servant-leader, and prudent manager of State resources. Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, made the assertion in his congratulatory message to the Governor on Sunday and made available to newsmen, saying that the Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) in Public Policy and Strategy, by Novena University, was well deserved He noted that the good governance strides any divisionary leadership of governor Oborevwori also earned him the “Governor of the Year Award” by ThisDay Arise Media Group, urging…
Key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta North have expressed their excitement and readiness to welcome Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, to a series of stakeholder meetings scheduled across the nine local government areas of the senatorial district from Friday, January 31 to Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The meetings, organized in collaboration with LGA party chairmen, aim to strengthen the party’s unity and foster constructive dialogue among its members, building a more cohesive party as Delta State APC prepares for the 2027 general elections. “We, the undersigned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), are delighted and wish…
Living true to his traditional title of Odoziani of Akwukwu-Igbo kingdom which simply means “An Agent of Peace and Development”, Chief Nelson Ndubuisi Agbamuche, believed in the adage that says “A rising tide lifts all boats”. Meaning that a community with supportive and generous people, everyone benefits and naturally will experience unity, peace and progress. Over the years, Chief Agbamuche has remained unwavering in his dogged determination to break the shackles of poverty that have constrained so many in our community and other communities in Anioma nation, through its periodic economic empower programmes and infrastructural deployment for the development of…
The renewed quest for the creation of Anioma state championed by Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National got a boost weekend at Asaba,Delta state capital as a pressure group known as De Believers organization emerged to help drive the Anioma agenda. Over 200 socio -cultural and sectarian groups including traditional institution, youth bodies,faith based institutions and civil society organizations across the country have earlier formed a bulwark in solidarity with Senator Ned Nwoko towards the actualization of Anioma,following a bill the outstanding federal lawmaker initiated last year on the floor of the Senate At the…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnir A storm is brewing at the Sapele Main Market as women traders have risen up against the council chairman, Hon Bright Abeke, accusing him of high-handedness and policies that undermine their interests. The traders, predominantly women, claim that Chairman Abeke’s decisions are causing them hardship and making life difficult for them. At the heart of the dispute is Chairman Abeke’s directive that traders must conduct business strictly within their stores. The women argue that this policy is impractical, as many of them share small, overcrowded stores that cannot accommodate all their products, particularly perishable items…