By Abel Johngold Orheruata In a bold political move signaling the growing strength of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Ward 9 of Aniocha North Local Government Area held a well-attended meeting on May 3, 2025, at Ukwu-Nzu community to welcome a fresh wave of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The gathering, which served as a unifying platform for party loyalists and newcomers, was presided over by the Ward Chairman, Chief Uju Ikade, who is also the Iyase of Ukwu-Nzu. In his address, Chief Daniel emphasized the importance of unity and urged all members to align…
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by Palladium There is little any one can do to expunge former vice president Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai from the front pages of newspapers or deny them prime mention on social media platforms. As the opening stages of the next election cycle get heated, they will say or do things that will get them good coverage, even if that coverage ends up undermining their political goals. While the former vice president has found it difficult to cobble together the coalition of his dream, Mallam el-Rufai has blissfully rolled out verbal incendiaries guaranteed to get him…
by Samuel Oamen Nigerian passport holders seeking long-term access to foreign countries for business, tourism, or family visits can now benefit from more liberal visa policies offered by several nations. Some countries grant Nigerians a five-year multiple entry visa, allowing holders to enter and exit the destination several times without applying for a new visa for each trip. These long-duration visas significantly ease the burden of frequent travel, reduce costs, and enhance convenience, especially for business professionals and diaspora families. Frequent travelers, business professionals, and individuals with consistent international travel history are generally more likely to qualify for long-term visas.…
By Racheal Ayodele Popular Nigerian movie producer, Stanley Ajemba, aka Stanley Ontop, has alleged that gospel musician, Mercy Chinwo is responsible for the arrest of VeryDarkMan. Stanley Ontop made the allegations in an Instagram post on Sunday while reacting to viral reports that VeryDarkMan was arrested by GTBank. While accusing Mercy Chinwo of ordering the arrest, the actor tagged Nigerian churches as another government agency that uses the police, EFCC and military to oppress the citizens “GTBANK is not responsible for VDM arrest at their premises. Mercy Chinwo is responsible for the arrest of VDM. “Church is another government agency…
by Idowu Akinlotan The massive defections enacted in Delta State by elected Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officials on April 23 have inadvertently triggered the rethinking of former vice president Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential election loss. Immediately after President Bola Tinubu was declared winner of the election, the PDP candidate and many of his supporters cried foul, swearing that their party lost unfairly by an indeterminate stratagem orchestrated by the APC candidate and his supporters. The PDP candidate, not to say the Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, anchored the loss on the APC candidate’s alleged lack of integrity and academic…
by Jemilat Nasiru The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has pledged support for Operation Safe Corridor (OSC), a federal government initiative focused on deradicalising, rehabilitating, and reintegrating repentant insurgents. The agency made the commitment on May 2 when Yusuf Ali, coordinator of OSC, and his team, paid a courtesy visit to the NOA’s headquarters in Abuja. Receiving the delegation, Lanre Issa-Onilu, NOA director-general, acknowledged “widespread misinformation” about OSC. According to a statement on the agency’s X page, Issa-Onilu said he hitherto had reservations about the programme due to limited understanding, but now appreciates the initiative’s objectives and logic. He described the…
Oseloka Obaze, a close associate of Peter Obi and a prominent figure in the Labour Party (LP), has formally resigned his membership of the party in protest over the controversial conduct of the April 5 governorship primary election in Anambra State. In a letter addressed to the LP chairman of Ochuche Ward 406, Ogbaru Local Government Area, Mr Obaze cited alleged irregularities in the primary election as the key reason for his decision to part ways with the party. Part of the letter read: “The processes, conduct and outcome of the Labour Party governorship primaries held on April 5, 2025,…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE In a time when effective representation has never been more important, the people of Delta North face a critical choice that will define their future for years to come. As the political landscape shifts to 2027, the call for continuity, competence, and experience grows louder. One voice capturing that sentiment is the resounding declaration: “We can’t afford to go back.” This statement is more than just a slogan—it is a reflection of the growing consensus among Delta North constituents who believe that Senator Ned Nwoko’s leadership is not only necessary but irreplaceable. Known for his proactive approach…
The National Leader of the Niger Delta Peace Awareness Movement, Alhaji Awo Destiny Harmony, has issued a stern warning to the factional President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, urging him to immediately cease the spread of falsehoods and politically motivated narratives aimed at tarnishing the reputation of Mr. Seyi Tinubu. Responding to a widely circulated video in which Comrade Isah leveled grave allegations—including kidnapping, torture, and the alleged sponsorship of thugs to disrupt NANS inauguration activities—Alhaji Harmony dismissed the claims as entirely baseless, politically engineered, and part of a broader campaign by anti-democratic…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, MNIPR The South-South Professionals & Transparency Initiative (SSPTI) has come down hard on Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State following the shocking demolition of a multi-billion-naira facility belonging to the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa in Benin City. In a strongly worded statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Ugochukwu Alozie, the group described the demolition of the NBM multi-purpose national secretariat as “vindictive, outrageous, and a gross abuse of power.” The complex, which reportedly cost over N1.5 billion, housed a 2,000-capacity event center, a skill acquisition hub for youth empowerment, fully furnished guest accommodations, and other…