Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Ends Support for Peter Obi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Ends Support for Peter Obi

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 29, 2024

In a shocking move, Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party, LP, has announced his departure from the party and ended his support for presidential aspirant Peter Obi. Okonkwo, a prominent figure in the party, cited disagreements over leadership and the party’s internal crisis as reasons for his departure. He expressed disappointment with Obi’s handling of the party’s conflicts and his failure to address the leadership crisis. In a statement titled “Political Journey...

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28 Housemates Enter Big Brother Naija House for Season 9

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeria28 Housemates Enter Big Brother Naija House for Season 9

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 29, 2024

The highly anticipated ninth season of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, has officially commenced with a grand launch, introducing 28 housemates to the Nigerian public. The housemates, who will compete for a grand prize of ₦100 million, including a cash prize and an SUV, were introduced in 14 pairs. The pairs include Zinwe (Chinwe and Zion), Radicals (Fairy David and Mickey), Florish (DJ Flo and Rhuthee), NdiNne (Nne and Chinne), Aces (Topher and Sooj), Shatoria (Shaun...

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NPAN Mourns Chief Iwuanyanwu

NewsNigeriaNPAN Mourns Chief Iwuanyanwu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

The Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has mourned the death of President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and publisher of Champions newspaper, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died at the age of 82 last week. NPAN in a statement by its chairman, Malam Kabir Yusuf, said the death of Uwuanyanwu who is also a member of the association has created a deep void in the nation’s socio-development landscape. The statement read in part: “An engineer by...

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500 Private Hospitals Shut Down In Nigeria Over Economic Hardship –ANPMP

HealthNewsNigeria500 Private Hospitals Shut Down In Nigeria Over Economic Hardship –ANPMP

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

No fewer than 500 private hospitals across the country have been forced to shut down due to current economic hardship within the last six months. Dr. Kay Adesola, National President Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) at a press conference in Makurdi, Benue State, during the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. According to Adesola, the affected hospitals ceased operations due to the inability of patients to pay for treatment, inadequate capitalization of the National...

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Insurgents, Bandits Plans To Hijack Nationwide Protest In Yobe, Zamfara States

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInsurgents, Bandits Plans To Hijack Nationwide Protest In Yobe, Zamfara States

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

Intelligence reports received by the Yobe State Police Command revealed that indicates that insurgents are planning to exploit the planned protest to execute heinous acts in the state. The command, through its, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Command’s Public Relations Officer made the revelation in a statement issued on Sunday. The statement, while admitting that citizens have constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, affirmed that Yobe State may face additional security challenges following the activities of insurgents...

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Peter Obi, Governor Otti Backs Nationwide Protests

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPeter Obi, Governor Otti Backs Nationwide Protests

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

The 2023 Presidential candidate of Labour Party Peter Obi and the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti have backed the planned nationwide protest on bad governance by Nigerians beginning on August 1st. The two leaders who addressed the press after a breakfast meeting held at Otti’s country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA on Sunday, however said such protests must be done within the ambit of the law. Mr Peter Obi stated that the planned...

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Chukwuma, Okagbue, Ojukwu, Nwosu, Mourn Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChukwuma, Okagbue, Ojukwu, Nwosu, Mourn Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)July 28, 2024

More tributes have continued to pour in over the sudden demise of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the senator who represented Anambra South senatorial district, before his death on Saturday, 27th July 2024, at 52 years. Senator Ubah who slumped in London, reportedly died of cardiac arrest. Reacting to the shocking and deeply painful news, Mr. Paul Chukwuma, the founder and Pro-Chancellor of Olivia University, Burundi, who doubles as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Benue...

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Nigeria Has Lost Patriot, Extraordinary Leader, PANDEF Mourns Iwuanyanwu

NewsNigeriaNigeria Has Lost Patriot, Extraordinary Leader, PANDEF Mourns Iwuanyanwu

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 27, 2024

The leadership of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed shock over the demise of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, saying that Nigeria has lost a patriot and extraordinary leader. PANDEF  in a press statement on Saturday signed by Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien, , its National Chairman stated that the organisation received the news of the demise of Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on Thursday, 25th...

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BREAKING: Prominent Anambra South Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, Dies At 52

NewsNigeriaBREAKING: Prominent Anambra South Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, Dies At 52

Anthony O. OgboJuly 27, 2024

Just two days after the reported passing of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, another tragic news has emerged – Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a federal lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial District, has also passed away at the age of 52. Senator Ubah, who had flown to the United Kingdom after falling seriously ill a few weeks ago, passed away on Saturday morning in a London hospital. Reports indicate that his condition...

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Chief Iwuanyanwu’s death is a “Personal loss”-  Chukwuma

NewsNigeriaChief Iwuanyanwu’s death is a “Personal loss”-  Chukwuma

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)July 26, 2024

Sir. Paul Chukwuma has described the death of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as a “personal loss.” In a statement, Chukwuma who is the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council of Olivia University, Burundi and Benue State University, said that Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was a patriotic Nigerian and a committed leader who left nothing to chance. According to the statement, “Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was a foremost patriot and businessman who made his marks in various sectors of...

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