Daniel Ezeigwe, the media aide to Anambra State’s First Lady, Nonye Soludo, has moved to correct the record regarding the spiritual ties between the Obi and Soludo families, stating categorically that former Governor Peter Obi does not serve as a godfather to any of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s children. The clarification became necessary after a video circulated widely in which Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, claimed that he and his wife were godparents to Soludo’s children. Speaking at the 22nd Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Enugu on Friday, Obi had described his relationship with…
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Claims About U.S.–Nigeria Minerals Deal as Trump Meeting Bargain Are False, Public Record Shows. Framework was signed as planned at UNGA 81 after months of engagement, not canceled by lobbying intervention Claims by Von Batten-Montague-York that the U.S.–Nigeria mining and critical minerals framework was a last-minute “offer in exchange for a Trump meeting,” was canceled because of their intervention, and represented a sudden first step in cooperation are false or heavily distorted, according to a review of public statements and reporting. The framework agreement, often called an MOU, was not a last-minute proposal. Negotiations and engagement predated the UNGA announcement…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has stated that the detained former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, is currently paying the price for what he described as misgovernance and irresponsibility during his eight years in office. Sani made the remarks on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, while reacting to El-Rufai’s recent complaint that he had been abandoned by close allies and family members. According to Sani, losing allies after leaving power is a natural political reality, noting that he himself had experienced prolonged political isolation. The former lawmaker alleged that El-Rufai demonstrated a blatant…
The Anambra State Government has released official documents detailing N363.381 million in salary arrears, escalating its dispute with former Governor Peter Obi, who insists he left no debt. The documents were shared on social media by Anambra State New Media, a platform affiliated with the state government, in direct response to Obi’s claim that he did not burden the state with outstanding financial obligations. The records include a memo dated May 22, 2025, signed by former Head of Service Theodora Igwegbe, and a terms-of-settlement agreement between the state government and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service, Technical and…
Hon. Sultan Bello, the National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has formally resigned from the party with immediate effect. The resignation was communicated in a letter addressed to the Chairman of Ja’oji Gyadi Gyadi Arewa Ward, Tarauni Local Government Area, Kano State. In the letter dated September 24, Bello cited extensive consultations, careful consideration, and deep personal reflection as reasons for his departure. He expressed gratitude to the ADC leadership, stakeholders, and members for the opportunity to serve and contribute to the party’s growth over his 2022–2026 tenure. He respectfully requested that his resignation be accepted and…
A fresh dispute over the ownership and control of Fidelity Bank Plc has erupted among some of its shareholders, with sources alleging that former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is seeking to increase his interest in the bank through a network of other shareholders and entities. The sources told PodiumReporters that the dispute is fundamentally about share accumulation and control of the publicly listed bank. They alleged that Obi currently has a substantial direct or officially recorded interest in Fidelity Bank, while claiming that his aggregate beneficial interest, including shares…
Apostle Arome Osayi has declared that Nigeria’s destiny transcends its economic and political difficulties, maintaining that the nation carries a divine mandate to ignite revival and carry the gospel to other lands. He spoke during a sermon. According to him, Nigerians should stop measuring themselves against nations like China by highlighting only China’s manufacturing feats while dismissing Nigeria’s spiritual activities as mere praying. He argued that every nation has its own calling. “Our calling as a nation is revival. God wants to generate something from here that He will export to the nations of the world. This is His covenant…
Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has denied being a member of Atiku Abubakar’s policy team for the 2027 presidential election, saying he was not consulted and did not consent. He stressed that he remains committed to Nigeria and its progress, but such commitment does not require partisan alignment, as he has chosen the path of statesmanship, not partisanship. Moghalu was reacting to a statement from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign that listed him as a member of Atiku Abubakar’s policy team. He said he was surprised to see his name in the…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has appointed former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as Deputy Chairman of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai, who remains in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), was named alongside other members of the campaign council approved by Atiku. The former governor will serve under Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, who was appointed Chairman of the council, while Senator Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu will serve as Director-General and Campaign Manager. According to the campaign structure, El-Rufai will be responsible for…
The Ogun State Government and DP World, a leading global ports and logistics operator, have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone and the Gateway Deep Seaport. The signing ceremony, held in Paris, France, was witnessed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who led the federal government’s commitment to supporting the project. The Ogun State delegation was led by Governor Dapo Abiodun and included the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, alongside Commissioners of Finance, Works, Industry, Trade and Investment, Transport, and a representative of the host community. Also present were Minister…