Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has once again stirred public reaction with his comments on the Federal Government’s $1 billion (₦1.5 trillion) approval for the modernisation of the Apapa and TinCan Island Ports in Lagos. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi questioned what he described as the Federal Government’s continuous concentration of infrastructure projects in Lagos, urging that other major ports across the country be given equal attention. “I have noted the Federal Government’s recent approval of $1 billion (₦1.5 trillion) for the modernisation of the Apapa…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Nigeria’s Social Democratic Party (SDP) has kicked out its past National Chairman Shehu Gabam, who is close to ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai. They also removed National Youth Leader Chukwuma Uchechukwu and National Auditor Clarkson Nnadi. The reason is claims of money mishandling, misuse of power, and bad behavior. Party leaders made the call public on Thursday. This came after the National Working Committee (NWC) approved results from a special review panel and a final report. National Publicity Secretary Rufus Aiyenigba said the step followed a long probe. Gabam and the group were first put on hold on June 24 when…
A brief moment of tension unfolded at the “Ethics of Governance” event at Eko Hotels on October 23, 2025. Rufai Oseni, a journalist with Arise Television, arrived late for a panel session. After giving his remarks, he greeted guests, including Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa. During their interaction, Dabiri-Erewa questioned Oseni about a post he shared months earlier on X, wrongly suggesting she had insulted Igbos by calling them “monkeys and gorillas.” Dabiri-Erewa clarified that the offensive comments actually came from an account called “Voice of Igbo,” reportedly run by a woman in Lagos, who used terms like “mother ape” and “bigot”…
The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Process & Industrial Development (P&ID), confirming that Nigeria should receive a £43 million award in British pounds, not Nigerian naira. The decision, made unanimously by a five-judge panel on Wednesday, upholds the currency used by Nigeria to pay its legal team. The panel, consisting of judges Robert Reed, Dame Simler, David Richards, Ben Stephens, and Patrick Hodge, ruled that the payment should remain in pounds since Nigeria’s lawyers were paid in that currency. Background of the Case In 2010, P&ID signed an agreement to construct a gas processing plant in…
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has officially informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that he will personally handle his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial. Kanu made the decision known in a motion he personally signed, stating that he plans to call 23 witnesses, including several well-known figures such as former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd.); former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd.); Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Minister of Works, Dave Umahi; and…
A serious fight reportedly broke out among members of the Labour Party in the Abia State House of Assembly during a meeting over how to share money said to have been given to them by Governor Alex Otti. According to multiple sources, the Majority Leader, Hon. Okoro Uchenna Kalu, who represents Arochukwu Constituency, allegedly hit his colleague, Hon. Akachukwu Ucheonye of Aba Central Constituency, on the head with a beer bottle. The incident was said to have left Ucheonye with a deep cut and a serious head injury. The violent exchange reportedly happened at the Aba residence of Hon. Fyne…
A popular member of the Obidient movement has resurfaced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sparking controversy after being accused of scamming several individuals in a previous fundraising and investment scheme. The individual, identified by several users as Oluomo, had earlier faced public backlash over allegations of mismanaging community funds linked to the “COS” project, as well as diverting money contributed by supporters of the movement abroad, particularly under the “NIUK” fund. In a post that reignited the controversy, X user @BayoSalako47 wrote: “Look at this community thief who was accused of stealing NIUK funds and committing COS fraud,…
A faction of the Obidient Movement in Anambra State has declared its support for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s second term ambition, describing him as a leader with integrity and proven performance. At a press briefing in Awka, the group’s leader, Hon. Ikenna Azomchine, who is also known as Obidient General, explained that their endorsement followed a careful review of Soludo’s administration. According to him, the governor’s achievements and leadership style reflect the principles of good governance that the Obidient Movement believes in. “We are followers of integrity, credibility, and performance,” Azomchine said. “Our support for Governor Soludo is based on merit…
In modern political theory, the concept of a state is deeply rooted in the social contract: citizens surrender certain freedoms in return for the security and services a state provides, thereby legitimising its authority. When a group within that state agitates for secession or actively encourages violence, the integrity of that contract — and of the federation itself — comes into question. Using the case of Nnamdi Kanu and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a case-study, this article dissects state theory and shows why his release would undermine the social contract, why no sitting President would welcome secession under his watch, and…
The Federal Government has rejected reports suggesting that Christians are being targeted for genocide in Nigeria, describing the claims as false and misleading. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Monday in Abuja during the National Unveiling of the World Public Relations Forum with the theme “Responsible Communication: The Voice of the World.” Idris said the allegations were part of a campaign by foreign groups trying to create division and damage the country’s image. He explained that insecurity in Nigeria is not caused by religion but by terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities. “This is propaganda from outside…