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Sep

05

2026

Wike Accused of Plot to Block Access to Amaechi’s Hometown During Mother’s Burial

POLITICS#Amaechi, #AmaechiMothersBurial, #NyesomWike, #RiversPolitics, #Riversstate, #RotimiAmaechi, #Ubima, #Wike

Wike Accused of Plot to Block Access to Amaechi’s Hometown During Mother’s Burial A political clash is casting a fresh shadWikeow over Rotimi Amaechi’s mother’s burial in Rivers State, as the ADC alleges that a reception for Nyesom Wike could disrupt access to the former governor’s hometown on the same day. The ADC in Rivers State has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of allegedly planning a reception in Omagwa on September 5 that could affect access to Ubima, where former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, is being buried. Wike is listed as a guest…

Sep

05

2026

By Famous Reporters

Nobody Will Pay Above ₦610’: Hashim Promises ₦605 Petrol, Targets ₦200 in 2027

Economy, ENERGY, POLITICS#AccordParty, #FuelPriceNigeria, #FuelSubsidy, #GbengaOlawepoHashim, #Nigeria2027, #NigeriaPolitics, #PetrolPrice, #PetrolPriceNigeria

Nobody Will Pay Above ₦610’: Hashim Promises ₦605 Petrol, Targets ₦200 in 2027 For millions of Nigerians already struggling with transport and household costs, the promise of ₦605 petrol — and eventually ₦200 — is the kind of political pledge that immediately raises one question: can Nigeria really make fuel this cheap without bringing back the subsidy burden? What if petrol could return to a price Nigerians have not seen in years? The Accord Party presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has promised that Nigerians would pay no more than ₦610 per litre for petrol under his proposed administration, with a longer-term…

Sep

02

2026

By Famous Reporters

Kwara Assembly Sacks Two APC Lawmakers After Defection to PDP

POLITICS#2027Elections, #APC, #APCDefection, #KwaraAssembly, #KwaraPolitics, #KwaraState, #NigerianPolitics, #Pdp

Kwara Assembly Sacks Two APC Lawmakers After Defection to PDP A major political showdown is unfolding in Kwara State after the State House of Assembly declared the seats of two lawmakers vacant following their defection from the APC to the PDP, sparking a fierce constitutional and political dispute. The Kwara State House of Assembly has declared the seats of two lawmakers, Saba Yisa Gideon and Olushola Odetundun, vacant after they defected from the APC to the PDP. The Assembly relied on Sections 109(1)(g) and 109(2) of the 1999 Constitution, while the PDP has rejected the decision as illegal and unconstitutional.…

Aug

29

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Challenges Abia Government Over Alleged ₦70bn Pension and Gratuity Debt

POLITICS#AbiaGovernment, #AbiaGratuity, #AbiaNews, #AbiaPension, #AbiaPensioners, #AlexOtti, #APCAbia

APC Challenges Abia Government Over ₦70bn Pension and Gratuity Debt The Abia State pension controversy has taken a fresh turn as the All Progressives Congress (APC) accuses the state government of inflating pension and gratuity figures and demands that Governor Alex Otti publish the names and payment records of retirees it says have been paid. The APC in Abia State has challenged the state government over its reported pension and gratuity liabilities, questioning how the government arrived at figures exceeding ₦70 billion. The party is demanding transparency, including the publication of retirees’ names, amounts paid and payment records. The All…

Aug

28

2026

By Famous Reporters

2027: DLA Candidate Aliuna Vows to Tackle Poverty, Unemployment in Ebonyi/Ohaukwu

POLITICS#2027election, #AliunaGodwin, #DLACandidate, #Ebonyi2027, #EbonyiOhaukwu, #EbonyiPolitics, #EmploymentOpportunities, #PovertyAlleviation

2027: DLA Candidate Aliuna Vows to Tackle Poverty, Unemployment in Ebonyi/Ohaukwu By our Correspondent As poverty, unemployment and poor infrastructure continue to weigh heavily on many families, the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) candidate for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, Aliuna Godwin, says a new approach to representation is needed ahead of the 2027 election. Aliuna Godwin, the DLA candidate for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, has promised to tackle poverty and unemployment while pushing for better roads, youth empowerment and measures to prevent communal clashes if elected to the House of Representatives in 2027. ABAKALIKI, Ebonyi State — The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) candidate…

Aug

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

AHEAD 2027: Ukwa La Ngwa Elders Back APC Governorship Candidate Eric Opah

POLITICS

AHEAD 2027: Ukwa La Ngwa Elders Back APC Governorship Candidate Eric Opah With the 2027 Abia governorship election already shaping up as a major political contest, the Ukwa La Ngwa Council of Elders has made its position clear: the group says APC candidate Chief Eric Opah has the experience and capacity to lead the state. The Ukwa La Ngwa Council of Elders has endorsed APC governorship candidate Chief Eric Opah ahead of the 2027 Abia State governorship election, citing his experience in business, industrial development, human capital empowerment and public service. The group has also urged APC stakeholders to unite…

Aug

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Eric Opah: From Business and Philanthropy to Abia’s 2027 Governorship Race

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaGuber, #AbiaPolitics, #AbiaState, #APCAbia, #EricOpah, #EricOpah2027, #NigeriaPolitics

Eric Opah: From Business and Philanthropy to Abia’s 2027 Governorship Race By Our Correspondent Eric Opah is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Abia State in the 2027 election. He emerged from the party's May 21, 2026 primary after defeating Henry Ikoh. Opah, a businessman and philanthropist with experience in shipping and logistics, is campaigning on industrialisation, job creation, infrastructure, accountability and human-capital development. As the 2027 governorship race gathers momentum in Abia State, businessman and philanthropist, Chief Eric Opah, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), placing his business experience, philanthropy and…

Aug

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Challenges Atiku Over Fuel Subsidy U-Turn, Urges Nigerians to Endure Tinubu’s Reforms

POLITICS#AtikuAbubakar, #AtikuFuelSubsidy, #FuelSubsidyNigeria, #GOMEPNG, #NigeriaEconomy, #NigeriaPolitics, #NNPCReform, #TinubuReforms

GOMEP-NG Challenges Atiku Over Fuel Subsidy U-Turn, Urges Nigerians to Endure Tinubu’s Reforms As millions of Nigerians continue to feel the pressure of higher living costs, GOMEP-NG has reignited the debate over fuel subsidy, challenging Atiku Abubakar to explain what the Guild described as a change in his position while urging citizens to endure President Tinubu’s reforms. GOMEP-NG has challenged Atiku Abubakar over his alleged changing positions on fuel subsidy and NNPC reforms. The Guild said Atiku had previously supported subsidy removal and petroleum-sector reforms but is now calling for the return of subsidy. GOMEP-NG urged Nigerians to endure the…

Aug

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Anambra, Delta Must Turn Economic Gains Into Investment, Jobs — Soludo

POLITICS#AnambraState, #DeltaState, #EconomicDevelopment, #InvestmentInNigeria, #JobCreation, #MadeInNigeria, #NigeriaEconomy, #Soludo

Anambra, Delta Must Turn Economic Gains Into Investment, Jobs — Soludo By Our Correspondent Nigeria’s economic recovery is opening a new window for investment, but Governor Chukwuma Soludo says the real test is no longer about economic promises. It is about turning improved economic stability into factories, businesses, jobs and better lives for Nigerians. Anambra and Delta states have been urged to leverage Nigeria’s improving macroeconomic stability, stronger foreign exchange position and investment opportunities to attract capital, create jobs and reduce poverty. Governor Chukwuma Soludo said stronger economic cooperation between both states, alongside increased patronage of Made-in-Nigeria goods, could accelerate…

Aug

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Tinubu’s Reforms: GOMEP-NG Urges Nigerians to Stay Patient

POLITICS#EconomicReforms, #GOMEPNG, #GoodGovernance, #NigerianEconomy, #NigeriaPolitics, #TinubuAdministration, #TinubuEconomicReforms, #TinubuReforms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms may be causing pain and frustration for many Nigerians, but the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) says the current hardship should not be mistaken for failure. GOMEP-NG has urged Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the administration’s difficult policy decisions are aimed at achieving long-term economic stability and sustainable national development. The Guild also called for greater transparency, accountability and stronger social intervention programmes. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms may be causing pain and frustration for many Nigerians, but the Guild of…