THE ABACHA GAMBIT: How Peter Obi Lost the Argument He Should Have Won And why Femi Fani-Kayode’s theatrical outrage can’t hide his own contradictions By Chidi Ekeh PETER OBI stepped on a landmine of his own making last week. In attempting to skewer former NADECO activists who now cozy up to power, he invoked the…
Adamawa elders congratulate Yilwatda on emergence as APC national chairman By Kunle Michael The Adamawa Progressive Elders Council has congratulated Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda on his election as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress. The group described the development as a milestone for the party and its members across Nigeria. In a press…
A Travelogue of Two Capitals By Olaitan Adesina I was in Ado-Ekiti yesterday. It was my first time in the city since 2008—after eighteen solid years. What I saw didn’t just wow me; I didn’t know when I muttered a curse on the government of Ondo State. Ha! Same Ado-Ekiti that we used to…
BMNA TO HONOUR, HRH (AMB) MASON LUCKY UNUKE AS “PEACE AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR” Organizers of the prestigious Bayelsa Media Network Awards, BMNA, has nominated HRH (AMB) MASON LUCKY UNUKE, Paramount Ruler, Ususu Community, Joinkrama, Ahoada-West L.G.A, Rivers State for an award of excellence as “PEACE AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR” BMNA, the most credible recognition…
Senator Ojudu, HRM Olosan of Osan-Ekiti, Islamic Scholars, others for Ajijola Foundation’s 2026 Ramadan Lecture in Ado-Ekiti By Kunle Michael The Alhaji Abdul-Rasaq Ajijola Islamic Foundation has announced plans to hold its 2026 Annual Ramadan Lecture in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, today. The event, organised in loving memory of Alhaji Soliu Ajijola and Alhaja…
Saboh Congratulates Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Akpe on 55th Birth Anniversary By Chris Mark High Chief (Hon.) Seles Saboh has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Pastor Peter Pereotubo Akpe Ph.D, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, on the occasion of his 55th birthday. In a statement in Yenagoa made available to newsmen, Saboh described…
Ex Ondo D-Gov, Agboola Ajayi applauds Tinubu over Jimoh Ibrahim, Sola Iji’s diplomatic appointments By Dally Iyamu Former Ondo State Deputy Governor, Agboola Alfred Ajayi, has congratulated Jimoh Ibrahim and Sola Iji on their recent diplomatic appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He expressed confidence in their ability to strengthen Nigeria’s international engagements. Ajayi,…
We ‘ll not succumb to external pressure, Iran President vows By Dally Iyamu As conflict escalates across the Middle East following a series of deadly strikes and counter-strikes, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that the country will not bow to pressure from Israel or the United States, signalling Tehran’s resolve to stand firm. In…
BMNA Set to Honour Bayelsa Mega Prophet, Apostle George Odoko as Visionary Prophet of the year By Chris Mark The General Overseer, Heroes Palace International, has been nominated for an award of excellence by the organisers of the prestigious Bayelsa Media Network Awards (BMNA), According to a statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa by the…
Bayelsa Politician Congratulates Hon. Peter Akpe on His Appointment As Deputy Governor. By Chris Mark A prominent Bayelsa State politician, High Chief (Hon.) Seles Saboh, has congratulated Hon. (Pastor) Peter Akpe PhD on his appointment as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State on the occasion of his successful swearing in. In a statement, Saboh described Akpe’s…
