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Atiku Criticized Over Call For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent call for the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, saying the appeal could weaken confidence in the rule of law and send a wrong message on accountability. The group said Atiku’s position on the issue appeared...
US-Based Doctor Urges NASS, Assemblies To Improve Legislation On Alternative Medicine
A United States-based Nigerian medical doctor and Chief Executive Officer of Optimal Health, USA, Abraham Hollist, has urged the National and state assemblies to improve legislation surrounding the use of alternative medicine in Nigeria. Dr. Hollist said that improved legislation on alternative medicine will attract more personnel and practitioners like himself into the profession and, therefore, save the government a...
Wike’s Aide Slams Obi As ‘Politician Without Clear Path’
The war of words between Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and the camp of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, took a sharp turn, yesterday, with Wike’s aide dismissing Obi as a politician without a clear path to the 2027 presidential race. Reacting to Obi’s criticism of the dilapidated state of public schools in the...
Senate Confirms Amupitan Appointment As INEC Chairman
The Senate has confirmed Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan SAN as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation of Amupitan followed the screening exercise at the Hallowed Chamber on Thursday, where the Senators grilled the nominee of President Bola Tinubu for three hours, asking him questions to which he responded. After the Committee of the Whole, the President...
“Nigeria’s Open Banking Will Happen Soon” – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that open banking has not gone live yet, despite earlier expectations of an August 2025 rollout. The regulator, however, assured that work is progressing on the governance structure and API standardisation required for a safe and functional system. “Open banking hasn’t gone live yet,” said Chai Gang, Deputy Director at the CBN’s Payments...
Abure Slams Otti-led LP Faction Over Infighting
The internal wrangling within the Labour Party took a fresh twist this week after Prince Tony Akeni, the factional National Publicity Secretary loyal to Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti, accused top officials of neglect, sabotage, and deliberate attempts to frustrate the party’s national convention. In a leaked pre-resignation memo dated October 9, 2025, and addressed to the...
Business Mogul Kelvin Jombo Mourns Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Describes Him As A Gospel General, Global Faith Icon
Renowned industrialist and philanthropist, Chief Kelvin Jombo Onumah, has joined millions of Nigerians and global believers in mourning the passing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing him as a true general of the Gospel whose life embodied faith, courage, and service to God’s Kingdom. In an emotional tribute released by the Managing Director and CEO of Sublime Industries Ltd, Chief...
Rev. Ume Visits Family Of Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Hails Him As A Spiritual Patriarch, Eternal Mentor (Photos)
Founder of Power World Ministries, Rev. Dr. Uche Ume, has joined the growing list of clerics and Christian leaders paying heartfelt tributes to the late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, whom he described as a spiritual father, mentor, and patriarch of faith whose life illuminated countless destinies across the world. Speaking after visiting the Ukpai family in Uyo, Akwa Ibom...
PDP Appoints Ndi-Obi Secretary Convention Organising Committee
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has appointed Senator Ben Ndi Obi as the new Secretary of the National Convention Organizing Committee. This appointment comes after the defection of the former Secretary, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress on Tuesday. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary,...
Enugu South Group Dumps PDP, Aligns With APC
Political realignments intensified in Enugu on Wednesday as the Enugu South Advocates, one of the largest political pressure groups in the state, announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. The move marks a major shift for a state long considered a PDP stronghold and could reshape alliances...
