Peter Obi: “Charly Boy has been a constant pillar in our quest for a better Nigeria

Famous Nigerian performer Charly Boy, popularly known as Area Father, has been hailed by Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the most recent election, as a pillar in the fight for a better Nigeria. Obi honored the artist on his 73rd birthday in a one-minute video that Charly Boy released on Twitter. Obi … Read more

Rivers University cautions students about drug use and excommunicates two

Two students were expelled from the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rivers State a few years ago for engaging in illegal drug trafficking. Martins Adekanmbi, the chairman of the students’ ethics and disciplinary committee, made this information public. He claimed that the institution’s management is persistent in trying to deter pupils from using heavy … Read more

Youths warn against move to stop Tinubu, Shettima’s inauguration

Youth groups have warned against the alleged plot to stop the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima. The coalition made its position known during the weekend in Lagos during a media briefing commemorating Tinubu’s 71st birthday. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, already presented Tinubu and Shettima with certificates of return, … Read more

Ohanaeze gives verdict on Buhari govt, points out pitfalls, successes

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organization, has given its verdict on President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Ohanaeze’s Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said the Buhari government failed in the areas of security, corruption, and economy. Isiguzoro said the ethnic polarization under Buhari’s administration had set Nigeria 100 years backward. In a statement he signed, Isiguzoro said: “Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide … Read more

Ohanaeze youths finally congratulates Tinubu, urges inclusive govt

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has finally congratulated President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, defeated Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Labour Party, respectively. Both the PDP and the LP candidates are before the Presidential Election Tribunal seeking to upturn … Read more

Tinubu is warned against taking military action by Olawepo-Hashim

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a former candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination, has pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to abstain from employing military force to reinstate the expelled civilian administration in the Niger Republic. In a statement he made on Sunday in Abuja, he stated this. “While the invasion of the Niger Republic … Read more

Uncomplimentary statements by aggrieved politicians capable of instigating violence – CSOs warn

The Citizen Development and Education (CDE) and Center for Peace and Environmental Justice have warned that uncomplimentary and unguarded statements from aggrieved politicians are capable of instigating violence in the country. Addressing a press conference on behalf of the groups on Wednesday in Abuja, the Executive Director of CDE, Ibrahim Waiya, stressed that it was … Read more