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The adoption of Mr Chinedu Nwachukwu yesterday in Port Harcourt City metropolis has continued to generate reactions as the security issues within south East and Rivers State gets worsen day by day. It was gathered that the incident occurred about 7:15pm along Chuba-Ozuoba road when some faceless armed men apprehended Mr Chinedu an Architect and renown husband to the gallant police officer whose life has been threatened over the years after leading an operation to raid a group of armed robbery gang in Abia State. According to an eye witness who pleaded on the grounds of anonymity said, "9th, March 2025 remains one of the horrible day in his life as the level of insecurity in South-East and South-South went worst." Speaking to news men, he expressed dissatisfaction over the tension created by the under world men in the region. Another eyewitness Mrs Julia said, she was dumbfounded how the architect was adapted on his birthday. According to her, "I saw Mr C...

Breaking: CAGG Slams Ikenga G-60 led group for their bias involvement in Rivers Crisis The Citizen Action for Good Governance has berated the convener of G-60 opposition group, Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere for their stands in the Rivers State crisis. Comrade Mutala Garba during a press briefing yesterday at the federal capital Territory, Abuja said the crisis in Rivers State is an internal matter within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, but wonders why the G-60 opposition group is so interested in taking sides. He questioned the intention and purpose of the group, adding that their actions are not only detrimental to the Peoples Democratic Party but also harmful to the overall well-being of the nation. Mutala further accused Hon. Ikenga of controversies linking to militancy and violence in his home state and constituency, questioning his quietness over the recent insecurity in his state Imo, but prompt in Rivers Crisis. "Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere's actions such as cre...

SOME FREE LEGAL TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING LANDED PROPERTIES IN NIGERIA 1. When buying family properties, especially royal or traditional families, ensure that you are dealing with the Head of the family and at least two principal members of the family, who are adults. Anything short of this, the sale is NULL. Head of the family alone cannot sell family property and principal members of the family alone cannot sell family property. It’s even worse if you are dealing just one person claiming to be the representative of the family. 2. When buying land from a company, ensure that you get the Status Report of the company before paying. Be certain that the property is not only registered in the name of the company but also the directors are the ones signing the documents with you. Insist on getting the means of identification of the seller. If they tell you they are selling on behalf of the family, refer to number 1 above by requesting for the Deed of Power of Attorney. 3. The fact...

Hon. Joshua Gana seeks stronger bond with Turkiye to strengthen and improve massive development across Nigeria. Watch

Shedrack Ima-Owaji Green has said he was contemplating on wishing himself happy birthday because he woke up unhappy. However, startled his fans by saying they can now wish him happy birthday.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has acknowledged the concerns of Nigerians on the current state of the economy, security and othor er issues, assuring them of doubled efforts towards addressing the issues. At a world press conference at his office in Abuja on Thursday, the first of its kind since he assumed speakership of the House on June 13, 2023, Speaker Abbas noted that the conference was dedicated to “addressing some of the most pressing national issues we face.” He said: “As the Speaker of the largest representative body in Nigeria, representing all corners of Nigeria, I feel it a duty to address some pressing challenges we face as a nation. The very fabric of our society is being tested, our resilience strained, and our unity challenged. However, amidst these trials, our spirit remains unbroken, and our resolve to overcome and thrive grows stronger. “As representatives of the Nigerian people, we cannot pay lip service to the plig...

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has debunked the purported suspension of its President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo. This was made known while addressing media men at the National Secretariat of the NYCN, by the members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of NYCN. According to the National Deputy Secretary General of NYCN, Comrade Rikki Nwajiofor, Amb. Sukubo remains the president of the National Youth Council. “Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo remains the only President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), any other self-acclaimed President, whether in acting capacity or not, is a desperate impostor and should be treated as such and disregarded”. Rikki Nwajiofor further stated that the NEC of NYCN has not suspended the NYCN Deputy President – Amb. Innocent Nduanya; Secretary General – Abubakar Suleiman Esq; and the National Treasurer – Comrade Nnamdi Ezemagu. According to him, “the above mentioned members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of NYCN ...

The member representing Lavun/Mokwa/Edati, Hon. Joshua Audu Gana has said he will not deviate from the mandate given to him in serving his people. Watch video here

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The name Dr. Edwin Clark has become one household name many Nigerians eulogies virtually in all parts of the country, especially at the Niger Delta region.   During the unveiling of his book titled " Brutally Frank"  the president Urhobo Leadership Forum, Chief Jonathan Esin described Dr. Clark as an elder statesman known to be very passionate when advocating for fairness, objectivity and inclusiveness when it comes to governance. Addressing newsmen, he said he met him while in school at the Amadu Bello University when he was a commissioner of the old Bende state, stressing that he has  ever been energetic in pursuing what he believes in. Chief Esin further called on Nigerians to emulate Dr. Edwin Clark for his continuous inputs to nationa building, noting that he has been very frank in handling national issues and could be likened to "the voice crying in the wilderness" as pertaining the agitation for the development of Niger Delta region.

President Bola Amed Tinubu has assigned ministerial portfolios to cabinet members who successfully passed screening. However, swearing-in is said to commence in no distant time.

Ahead of the Edo state governorship election in 2024, there are yearnings for power rotation.  Odiahi Thomas said what the state needs now is a youthful governor that will continue in bringing development to the state which he noted that Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun is the best choice. According to him, "Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun is one man that possesses all the prerequisites that should be found in anyone willing to take over the mantle of leadership of Edo from Governor Godwin Obaseki. "He is a young man with vast and robust understanding of what governance entails and should be. Haven't worked with the Obaseki led administration as the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun knows the aims, objectives and importances of the MEGA AGENDA of Governor Godwin Obaseki and thus will ensure full sustainability of all its ideas and quest. "He is one of the brightest and strong political force from Edo Central and does not need any further intro...

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