POLITICS Archives | FAMOUS REPORTERS

Jul

28

2026

A’Court Voids ADC Deregistration, Sets Aside Federal High Court Judgment, Fines Plaintiff

POLITICS#AccordParty, #ADC, #AfricanDemocraticCongress, #AppealCourt, #FederalHighCourt, #Judiciary, #LegalVictory, #PoliticalParties

Appeal Court Voids ADC Deregistration, Sets Aside Federal High Court Judgment, Fines Plaintiffs In a major legal victory for opposition political parties in Nigeria, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and three other political parties. The appellate court ruled that the suit was wrongly filed, declaring that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to institute the action, thereby restoring the affected parties' legal status. A dramatic twist has emerged in Nigeria's political landscape as the Court of Appeal overturned the controversial…

Jul

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Revenue Crisis: Famous Reporters Responds to Mayor Anthony Nwaubani’s Allegations (Part 1)

POLITICS#AnthonyNwaubani, #FamousReporters, #Ikwuano, #IkwuanoRevenueCrisis, #InvestigativeJournalism, #MediaEthics, #PressFreedom, #RevenueAllegations

Ikwuano Revenue Crisis: Famous Reporters Responds to Mayor Anthony Nwaubani's Allegations (Part 1) By Charity Uwakwe (Dist.) It is not in the character of Famous Group International, publishers of Famous Reporters.com, to respond to every baseless allegation or unfounded claim, particularly those that exist only in the imagination of certain individuals. However, for the sake of setting the record straight and ensuring that the good people of Ikwuano Local Government Area are adequately informed of the facts, we have deemed it necessary to issue this response. Our attention has been drawn to a statement issued by the media team of…

Jul

26

2026

By Famous Reporters

Babachir Lawal Predicts Atiku’s Defeat, Gives Peter Obi–Kwankwaso Ticket 70% Chance in 2027

POLITICS#2027election, #ADC, #AtikuAbubakar, #BabachirLawal, #BolaTinubu, #PeterObi, #PFIPC, #RabiuKwankwaso

Babachir Lawal Predicts Atiku’s Defeat, Gives Peter Obi–Kwankwaso Ticket 70% Chance in 2027 A fresh political prediction by former SGF Babachir Lawal has ignited debate ahead of the 2027 presidential election, as he openly declares that Atiku Abubakar will lose while giving a Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso alliance the strongest chance of defeating President Bola Tinubu. With political realignments gathering momentum ahead of the 2027 general election, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has made a bold prediction about the race for Nigeria's highest office. Lawal declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku…

Jul

26

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Challenges Benjamin Kalu Over ₦780m Church Budget

POLITICS#BenjaminKalu, #BudgetTransparency, #ChurchBudget, #GOMEPNG, #N780Million, #NationalAssembly, #PublicAccountability

GOMEP-NG Challenges Benjamin Kalu Over ₦780m Church Budget As Nigerians continue to battle rising living costs, unemployment, and worsening economic hardship, fresh controversy has erupted over the Federal Government's allocation of ₦780 million for evangelical musical instruments and public address systems for churches in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State. The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) says the explanation offered by Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has failed to address critical questions about transparency, accountability, and public spending. The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has questioned Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu…

Jul

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

Use Power to Serve, Not Oppress Nigerians” — GOMEP President Tells Politicians

POLITICS#Accountability, #AkpovokeOtiti, #Democracy, #GOMEP, #GoodGovernance, #Leadership, #PoliticalLeadership, #PublicService

Use Power to Serve, Not Oppress Nigerians" — GOMEP President Tells Politicians Power is temporary, but the impact of leadership lasts for generations. In a heartfelt appeal, the National President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers (GOMEP-NG), Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, has urged Nigerian politicians to see public office as a platform for service rather than personal gain, reminding leaders that today's authority could become tomorrow's history. Power fades, but the legacy of leadership lives on. GOMEP President Akpovoke Otiti has delivered a powerful message urging Nigerian politicians to govern with compassion, justice and integrity before history delivers…

Jul

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

“He Fought for Our Light, Not the Money” — Isiugwu Woman Leader, CSO Counter Ikwuano Mayor’s Allegation Against Labour Party Youth Leader

POLITICS#AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #AnthonyNwaubani, #ElectricityProject, #FamousReporters, #IkwuanoElectricity, #LabourParty, #MatthewOkechukwuFrancis

By Charity Uwakwe Just days after the Ikwuano Local Government Chairman, Dr. Anthony Nwaubani, accused Labour Party Youth Leader Mr. Matthew Okechukwu Francis of attempting to manipulate the electricity project funds through "contradictory documentation and inconsistent presentations," another community leader has publicly challenged the allegation. Speaking exclusively to Famous Reporters, yesterday , Wednesday, at Isiugwu-Amizi, in Ikwuano local government area of Abia State, the Isiugwu Women's leader insisted that Francis never obstructed the project but instead fought to ensure electricity reached the community for the first time. The women's leader of Isiugwu community, Mrs. Ngozi Chinatu, has rejected allegations made…

Jul

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Revenue Scandal: Whistleblower Releases Payment Records After Alleged Threats, Says ‘I Can Prove Everything’

CRIME, POLITICS#AbiaNews, #AnthonyNwaubani, #IkwuanoRevenueScandal, #InvestigativeJournalism, #LocalGovernmentRevenue, #PrinceIhechiIgbokwe, #RevenueCollector, #Whistleblower

Ikwuano Revenue Scandal: Whistleblower Releases Payment Records After Alleged Threats, Says 'I Can Prove Everything' By Charity Uwakwe A former revenue collector says he has finally released the evidence he promised. After alleging threats to his life, Prince Ihechi Igbokwe has made public bank transfer receipts, WhatsApp records and other documents which he claims support his allegations against top officials of the Ikwuano Local Government. The allegations remain unproven, but the development has intensified public interest and renewed calls for an independent investigation. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former Ikwuano Local Government revenue collector, has released bank transfer receipts, WhatsApp records…

Jul

21

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Electricity Project: PG Clears Labour Party Youth Leader Matthew Demands Answers From Mayor Nwaubani

POLITICS

Ikwuano Electricity Project: PG Clears Labour Party Youth Leader Matthew Demands Answers From Mayor Nwaubani By Charity Uwakwe A fresh twist has emerged in the controversy surrounding the stalled electricity project in Isiugwu, Amizi, as the President-General of the community has publicly defended Labour Party Youth Leader Matthew Okechukwu Francis, contradicting allegations by Ikwuano LGA Chairman, Dr. Anthony Nwaubani. The development has intensified calls for transparency over the project, with residents demanding to know why electricity has remained a dream despite months of waiting. The President-General of Isiugwu, Amizi, Chief Uche Ngabu, says Labour Party Youth Leader Matthew Okechukwu Francis…

Jul

21

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Revenue: Labour Party Youth Leader Alleges Threat Calls, Denies Mayor’s allegations *Clear Name Over Extortion Claims, Nwaubani told

POLITICS#AnthonyNwaubani, #ExtortionClaims, #IhechiIgbokwe, #IkwuanoNews, #IkwuanoRevenueCrisis, #LabourParty, #MatthewFrancis, #RevenueScandal

Ikwuano Revenue: Labour Party Youth Leader Alleges Threat Calls, Denies Mayor's allegations*Clear Name Over Extortion Claims, Nwaubani told By Charity Uwakwe Fresh controversy has erupted in Ikwuano Local Government Area as the Labour Party Youth Leader, Matthew Okechukwu Francis, says he is receiving threatening calls after rejecting allegations that he sponsored a campaign against the council chairman.Instead, he is demanding a transparent investigation into extortion allegations linked to the revenue collection system, insisting the mayor should publicly clear his name. The political tension in Ikwuano has taken a dramatic turn. Labour Party Youth Leader Matthew Okechukwu Francis has broken his…

Jul

20

2026

By Famous Reporters

I Can’t Sleep in My House: Ikwuano Revenue Collector Cries Out Over Threats Alleges Illegal Payments to Mayor, Wife

POLITICS#AbiaState, #AnthonyNwaubani, #InvestigativeJournalism, #PrinceIhechiIgbokwe, #RevenueAllegations, #Transparency, #Whistleblower, .#Ikwuano

I Can't Sleep in My House: Ikwuano Revenue Collector Cries Out Over Threats Alleges Illegal Payments to Mayor, Wife By Chimamanda Ezekiel Barely 24 hours after Famous Reporters published explosive allegations of suspected illegal revenue collections in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, the whistleblower behind the claims says he is now living in fear. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former revenue collector, alleges that death threats and intimidation have forced him to abandon the safety of his home, prompting fresh calls for security agencies to investigate the allegations and ensure his protection. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former revenue collector…