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By Deborah Nnamdi Anambra-based cleric, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, also known as Odumeje, has revealed his plans to run for the presidency of Nigeria in 2027, stressing the importance of young, digitally savvy leadership over what he referred to as “old cargoes.” Odumeje made the announcement during a Sunday sermon, with a video of the statement quickly going viral on social media. However, he did not reveal which political party he intends to represent. In his criticism of both past and current leaders, Odumeje argued that their age and lack of vision have impeded the country’s progress. “We need a young…

By Deborah Nnamdi The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kaduna State has stated that it is unbothered by the defection of former Governor Nasiru El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party, SDP. Speaking on Monday, Alhaji Yahaya Baba-Pate, Secretary of Kaduna APC, maintained that the party remains focused on strengthening its structure and delivering an electoral victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in 2027. “We are unperturbed by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s defection to another party. Our main focus in Kaduna is on how to deliver the state to both President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba…

By Deborah Nnamdi The rival faction of the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, loyal to Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has hit back at Tony Okocha, another factional chairman of the party, for asking Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resign or be impeached. Naija Daily News reported that Okocha had on Monday called on governor Siminalayi Fubara to immediately resign or face impeachment, saying no investigation panel was needed because, according to him, the Supreme Court had already stated the facts. Okocha, who is heavily backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in the battle against Fubara, told journalists that…

By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 75 civilians from Sambisa Forest in Borno State. Addressing journalists on Monday during their handover to the Borno State Government in Maiduguri, the Theatre Commander, JTF Northeast Operation Hadin Kai, Major General W. Shaibu, stated that the rescued individuals comprised seven adult males, 34 women, and 34 children. Shaibu, represented by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Brigadier General A.L. Akpodu, said they were rescued during a clearance operation carried out by the 21 Special Armoured Brigade and the 199 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Desert Sanity IV in Sambisa Forest. He…

Photo: Rt Hon Martins Amaehule, Speaker Rivers State House of Assembly The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued an arrest warrant for Adolphus Enebeli, the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), after the expiration of a 72-hour deadline to appear before the House. The assembly summoned Enebeli, along with the RSIEC commissioners, to appear before it on March 7, requesting that he bring relevant documents to explain how the commission had been using state resources without an appropriation law since January 2024. The lawmakers had warned that failure to comply would result in an arrest warrant…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have successfullyrescued a Special Assistant to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), who was kidnapped on March 7, 2025, in Ayakoro Community, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, reinforcing its dedication to combating organized crime and safeguarding public safety. In a statement released on Monday, Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that the police carried out well-coordinated rescue operations, ensuring the victims’ safe return without the payment of any ransom. The statement reads in part: “Acting swiftly, security operatives restricted the movement of the kidnappers, exerting pressure…

Professor Tunji Olaopa, FCSC Chairman By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has announced an extension for the submission of applications for vacancies in the Federal Civil Service, now set to close on Monday, March 17. This new deadline replaces the original date of March 10, as previously advertised in national newspapers and on the FCSC website (www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng). Professor Tunji Olaopa, FCSC Chairman, confirmed the extension in a statement issued on Monday by Mr. Taiwo Hassan, Head of the Press and Public Relations Unit of the Commission. Olaopa noted that the updated deadline was published in The Sun…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State and a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially confirmed his resignation from the ruling party. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Monday, El-Rufai announced his switch to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He stated that he had submitted his resignation letter to his ward in Kaduna and had completed consultations with his mentors, colleagues, and supporters before making the final decision. “As a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), I have fond memories of working with other compatriots to negotiate…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has called on the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to resign or face impeachment. Okocha made the call while describing the invitation of the 27 lawmakers to a meeting by Fubara as a Greek gift. Okocha, at a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday morning, said by every standard, the governor has disrespected President Bola Tinubu and abused the rule of law. He stated, “The invitation to the lawmakers is a Greek Gift. The Supreme Court Judgement is final. There is nothing anybody can…

Photo: Senator Neda Bernards Imasuen By Austin Manekator, Special Correspondent In a pivotal decision on May 11, 2010, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department, disbarred Neda Bernards Imasuen for professional misconduct, effectively terminating his legal career in the United States. This ruling followed a disciplinary proceeding conducted by the Grievance Committee for the Second, Eleventh, and Thirteenth Judicial Districts. However, rather than fading from the legal world, Imasuen has rebranded himself into a lawmaker in Nigeria by securing a seat as the senator representing Edo South on the platform of the Labour Party. In…