The Crisis of Leadership in the Southeast

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsThe Crisis of Leadership in the Southeast

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)January 10, 2023

“Figuratively, it can be interpreted to mean that Igbo intellectuals have no real stake or pride of place in the scheme of things.”— Ebuka Onyekwelu There is an age-long disconnect between the Southeast elites and the masses. The elites of Southeast and the masses appear to live in two divergent world that never meets. This, shape responses to socio-economic and political concerns. For instance, Dim ChukwuemekaOdumegwu-Ojukwu is a hero to millions because he led the...

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Armed Forces, Remembrance Day Held In Ondo, Kwara States

National SecurityNewsNigeriaArmed Forces, Remembrance Day Held In Ondo, Kwara States

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 10, 2023

In marking this year’s armed forces and Remembrance Day, officers in the military, paramilitary, government functionaries, political leaders, and other worshippers on Sunday worshipped at the Jesus House of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Oke -Ijebu Akure in Ondo state. Pastor Elijah Ajibade in a sermon, titled appreciating the sacrifice of our patriots for a special service charged Nigerians to always acknowledge the sacrifices of the fallen heroes. He charged Nigerians to be more...

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INEC Releases Final List of Candidates for 2023 General Election

NewsNigeriaPoliticsINEC Releases Final List of Candidates for 2023 General Election

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 10, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the 25 February and 11 March elections. The list published contains the names of candidates validly nominated for national elections at the close of the parties’ primaries and the period earmarked for the withdrawal and substitution of candidates. The presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar; the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu; Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi;...

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Adeboye Accuses Political Parties of Hiring Crowds for Rallies

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAdeboye Accuses Political Parties of Hiring Crowds for Rallies

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 10, 2023

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has alleged that political parties hire crowds for their rallies. Adeboye stated this on Saturday during his address at this month’s Holy Ghost Service tagged, ‘Wonderful’ held at the Redemption City, Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Ogun State. He said, “I watch it on the news. If human beings promote you… I don’t know whether I should say this. I’m sure you have been...

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Watch Video of Obi’s Running Mate, Baba-Ahmed in Tears During TV Interview

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWatch Video of Obi’s Running Mate, Baba-Ahmed in Tears During TV Interview

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 10, 2023

The Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed broke down in tears during a town hall meeting organised by Channels TV on Sunday. Baba-Ahmed, who was on air alongside Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the party, revealed that he and his family have been under constant attack by political opponents since he joined the presidential race. He said the attacks started when he made efforts to stop those who were dishing out false narratives...

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Korra Obidi’s ‘Big Korra’ Hits 1m Views on YouTube

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaKorra Obidi’s ‘Big Korra’ Hits 1m Views on YouTube

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 8, 2023

Korra Obidi’s ‘Big Korra’ music video has garnered one million views on YouTube. The electrifying dancer, born Anita Chukwumfumnaya Obidi, announced this in a Facebook post on Saturday. She wrote, “Woke up to 1 million views on #bigkorra on YouTube. I’m so happy. If you catch me outside today, I’ll be giving free hugs.” The visuals, produced by Nektunez, was released on 27 December 2022.

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Watch the Fun Moment DJ Cuppy Had With Her British Fiancé

LifestyleNewsNigeriaWatch the Fun Moment DJ Cuppy Had With Her British Fiancé

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 8, 2023

On 12 December 2022, Florence Otedola, the Nigerian disc jockey better known as DJ Cuppy, announced her engagement to Ryan Taylor, a British boxer, 25 days after they met. Cuppy’s engagement shocked many and sparked an outrage on social media as rumours spread that Taylor was in another relationship. Cuppy dismissed the rumours in a tweet that reads, “who wants that perfect love story anyway? Cliché” and she has continued to ignore naysayers as she...

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MINT Warns Nigerians to Stop Experimenting with New Banknotes

National DevelopmentNewsNigeriaMINT Warns Nigerians to Stop Experimenting with New Banknotes

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 8, 2023

The Nigerian Security Printing and Minting (NSPM) Plc. also called MINT has warned Nigerians to stop experimenting with the redesigned N1000, N500, and N200 banknotes. MINT is responsible for producing the naira, Nigeria’s currency. In a statement on Friday, NSPM’s managing director, Ahmed Halilu said the company’s attention has been drawn to various clips, skits, concerns, and comments on diverse platforms regarding the quality of the redesigned notes. The West African Pilot News reports that there has...

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Boat Capsize as Many Farmers Fears Dead in Kebbi State

National SecurityNewsNigeriaRegionsBoat Capsize as Many Farmers Fears Dead in Kebbi State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 8, 2023

Eighty people were rescued from a boat carrying about 100 passengers which capsized in a river in Sammanaji village at Koko/Besse local government area of  Kebbi  State. Chairman of Koko/Besse local government area, Yahaya Bello who disclosed this, added that 14 bodies were retrieved from the river, while rescue workers continued search for the remaining passengers. Kebbi state Governor Abubakar Bagudu and other top government officials visited the village and condoled with families of the victims. Similarly, President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government...

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61 Suspected Political Thugs Arrested In Kano

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria61 Suspected Political Thugs Arrested In Kano

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 8, 2023

In its efforts to rid Kano state of all forms of crimes and criminality, especially during political campaigns, 61 suspected political thugs have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command on Thursday. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Mamman Dauda, said the arrest was made in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali-Baba, to ensure a peaceful election process and tackle the menace of political thugs. This...

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