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Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the economic reforms introduced by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government have failed to reduce poverty in Nigeria. Obi’s remarks followed a new World Bank report released on October 8, 2025, which revealed that 139 million Nigerians are currently living below the poverty line — a sharp increase from 87 million in 2023. Reacting in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Obi attributed the alarming rise in poverty to what he described as the government’s “ill-conceived policies and poor…

By Deborah Nnamdi Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has defended his decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the move was made in the best interest of the people of the state. Speaking with journalists shortly after announcing his defection in a state-wide broadcast, Mbah dismissed suggestions that his action amounted to a betrayal of the party under which he was elected. “This is not a betrayal; it is also not abandoning,” the governor stated. “It is more about realizing that I was entrusted with the people’s mandate, and it…

By Deborah Nnamdi The House of Representatives has pledged to wade into the ongoing dispute between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in a bid to avert a prolonged shutdown of academic activities in public universities. The decision followed a motion sponsored on Tuesday by Hon. Sesi Whingan, who represents Badagry Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Whingan urged the House leadership to intervene and facilitate a lasting resolution between both parties. The move by the lawmakers comes amid a two-week warning strike declared by ASUU on Monday after the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have apprehended a notorious gunrunner identified as Peter Onyeali Chibueze, recovering a cache of arms, including 15 Italian-made automatic double-barrel guns, during a sting operation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The operation, conducted on September 19, 2025, was part of ongoing efforts to curb the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) across the Niger Delta region. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah, who briefed journalists on the development, said the 36-year-old suspect — a native of Mbaitoli Local Government…

By Deborah Nnamdi The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the growing global toll of neurological disorders, revealing that the conditions claim more than 11 million lives each year and affect over three billion people worldwide. In a statement released on Tuesday, the UN health agency called for urgent scaling up of care and investment in neurological health, stressing that many of the conditions can be prevented or effectively treated with the right medical services. According to the WHO, neurological conditions affect more than 40 percent of the global population, with stroke, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias,…

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mbah announced his defection during a state-wide broadcast on Monday, describing the move as a strategic decision aimed at aligning Enugu State with the federal government for greater development opportunities. Explaining his decision, the governor said his administration’s priority is to ensure that Enugu remains connected to the “centre of power,” adding that the state has already begun to feel the positive impact of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. “I believe that for us to continue to deliver…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of all individuals involved in the trafficking of illegal arms into the state, following the arrest of a high-profile arms dealer by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). During a press briefing in Asaba, the governor commended the DSS Delta State Command for its successful sting operation that led to the recovery of seven long-range General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) reportedly ferried from Libya into Delta State. According to the DSS, the operation was carried out by its tactical team as part of ongoing…

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have uncovered a child trafficking syndicate that targets vulnerable pregnant women and young mothers, stealing and selling their babies to waiting buyers. The four-member syndicate, according to the police, is led by a 54-year-old ex-convict, Blessing Jack, who had previously served a jail term in Calabar, Cross River State, for a similar offence. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday. She said Jack was arrested on October 9, 2025, by operatives of the Command’s C4i Intelligence Unit following a discreet investigation into the…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Hon. Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment was announced on Monday in a statement issued by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications. According to the statement, Anabraba will be sworn in today, Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The statement read: “His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Benibo Anabraba as Secretary to the Rivers State…

Photo: Unrelated photo of a flooded community By Deborah Nnamdi Two teenage brothers, Miracle Peters (16) and Emma Peters (17), have drowned in a flood following a heavy downpour in the Eligbolo community of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, October 12, when the siblings, children of Mrs. Onyinyechi Peters, reportedly tried to rescue a person trapped by the floodwaters. According to eyewitnesses, the boys successfully helped the person to safety but were swept away by the strong current while attempting to retrieve a missing slipper. Their distraught mother recounted the heartbreaking moment to…