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Today’s Session: Kanu’s Defence Team Flays Alleged Bias, Denial Of Fair Hearing, Irregularities In Proceedings

Today’s Session: Kanu’s Defence Team Flays Alleged Bias, Denial Of Fair Hearing, Irregularities In Proceedings

Warning Nigerians and the international community "don't let them feed you lies" on what transpired before the Federal High Court Abuja today during the terrorism case brought against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by the Federal Government (FG), the legal team of the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) opened up on what they claimed occurred. His Global Defence Consortium accused the court of continued bias and denial of fair hearing, following what it described as fresh irregularities during today's court proceedings presided over by Justice James Omotosho. In a statement released today by Barrister Onyedikachi Ifedi, after the sitting,…
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BREAKING! As Madagascar’s Military President Is Sworn In, AU Hammer Falls

BREAKING! As Madagascar’s Military President Is Sworn In, AU Hammer Falls

Madagascar’s new military ruler will be sworn in as the country’s President on Friday, 18 October, 2025, the military said on Wednesday, 15 October, as the African Union (AU) suspended the island nation after a coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The Indian Ocean nation has been plunged into its worst political upheaval in years after the elite Capsat army unit assumed power on Tuesday, 14 October, moments after parliament voted to impeach Rajoelina, who appeared to have fled the country as street protests escalated. It becomes the latest former French colony to fall under military control since 2020, after…
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BREAKING! Madagascar President Flees Country In Face Of People Power Protests Backed By Military

BREAKING! Madagascar President Flees Country In Face Of People Power Protests Backed By Military

Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, is reported to have fled the country on a French military aircraft, hours before he was scheduled to address the people. French state radio RFI reported on Monday, 13 October, that the President, who also has French citizenship, had been flown out of the capital, Antananarivo, after a deal with President Emmanuel Macron. It added that he may have headed for Dubai. He had been due to speak to the nation at 7pm, according to a statement from the presidency on Facebook. His fall,observers say, should serve as a lesson to African leaders who refuse to…
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Ultimate Comander Joins Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Other Leaders in a Condolence Visit to Tein Jack-Rich

Ultimate Comander Joins Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Other Leaders in a Condolence Visit to Tein Jack-Rich

Notable Nigerian leaders have shown their solidarity with Engr. Tein TS Jack-Rich CON, (Ebubedike Ndigbo). founder and President of Belemaoil Producing Limited, following the recent loss of his uncle, Dr Harrison Tiger, and his brother. Among those who paid condolence visits was Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor-De Ultimate Commander (Ikenga Gburugburu), who currently serves as President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP). Amb. Offor visited the Jack-Rich residence to extend his heartfelt condolences and support during this period of mourning. He commended Tein TS Jack-Rich for his resilience and leadership, emphasising the importance of unity and compassion in times…
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BREAKING! Police Arrest Popular Kaduna Activist After Whistleblowing On Govt Firm’s Link To Multibillion Naira Alleged Illegal Land Deal

BREAKING! Police Arrest Popular Kaduna Activist After Whistleblowing On Govt Firm’s Link To Multibillion Naira Alleged Illegal Land Deal

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Popular Kaduna-based human rights activist, Comrade Daniel Ejembi, was today arrested by operatives of the State Command of Nigeria Police Force (NPF) allegedly for whistle-blowing. Comrade Ejembi, the Chief Executive Officer, Eagle's Brain Human Rights Organization (HRO), informed People&Politics of his arrest, in a Short Message Service (SMS) he personally sent to our correspondent. The message read: "I have just been picked by the police now." The said land is valued at several billions of Naira even as the purported acquisition and development has raised eyebrows in the State capital. The activist had earlier on Tuesday,…
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Changing The Narrative From Partisanship To Performance I. The Peter Mba Way

Changing The Narrative From Partisanship To Performance I. The Peter Mba Way

In less than three years in office, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most visionary and results-oriented State leaders. Through a blend of innovation, technology, fiscal discipline, and bold reforms, Mbah is steadily transforming Enugu State from a once “civil service economy” into a thriving hub of productivity, smart economy driven by technology, and inclusive growth. His leadership style which is rooted in measurable goals, performance-driven governance, and technological disruption of the status quo has redefined what it means to govern in the 21st century. A Governor with a Vision and a Plan From the onset,…
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Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle.

Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle.

Taking Governance Beyond Partisanship To Performance And Service Delivery I. Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle. Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, as Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has made remarkable strides across Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Security and Economic Reform. With a technocratic background and a vision for sustainable transformation, his tenure is already being described as “unprecedented” by Traditional Rulers, Political Operators, Civil Society Advocates, Stakeholders and Critics alike. A Vision Rooted in Reform and Delivery. Governance under Dr. Otti is characterised by professionalism, data‑driven decision‐making and transparency. Former Banker turned Governor, he has…
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‘We Stand In Solidarity With Our Colleagues In Gaza And Around The World’, Nigerian Editors Concerned About Killing Of Journalists

‘We Stand In Solidarity With Our Colleagues In Gaza And Around The World’, Nigerian Editors Concerned About Killing Of Journalists

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep concern over the relentless targeting and killing of journalists in Gaza and elsewhere around the world. The umbrella body of Nigerian editors strongly condemned the recent killing of five journalists: Husam al-Masri (Reuters), Mariam Dagga (AP freelance journalist), Mohammad Salama (Al Jazeera), Ahmed Abu Aziz (Middle East Eye), and Moaz Abu Taha, through artillery and missile attacks by Israeli forces. in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh, President and Secretary, respectively, the Guild said these acts are a blatant breach of international law, specifically…
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Ogun Govermor Tackles Gbenga Daniel, Denies Allegation Of Witch-hunt

Ogun Govermor Tackles Gbenga Daniel, Denies Allegation Of Witch-hunt

The Ogun State Government has described as a barefaced lie, the allegation of witch-hunt levelled against Govermor Dapo Abiodun by a former governor of the state, Senator Gbenga Daniel. In a statement issued recently, Senator Daniel disclosed that some of his properties were marked for demolition and alleged that he was deliberately being targeted by Governor Dapo Abiodun. Responding in the statement on Saturday, Governor Abiodun's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, said the allegation by Senator Daniel was in bad taste. According to him, it has become a familiar pattern for the Senator to ascribe political…
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Orji Kalu, Ben Murray-Bruce, Mourn Audu Ogbe

Orji Kalu, Ben Murray-Bruce, Mourn Audu Ogbe

Senator Orji Kalu and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce have sent messages of condolences to the family of late former agriculture minister Audu Ogbeh. In separate messages on Saturday, they said the former PDP national Chairman was a man of integrity, a gentleman and an exceptional leader. In his message, Senator Orji Kalu mourned the elder statesman, and described Ogbe as a man of “uncommon wisdom, humility, and integrity.” by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, In a heartfelt condolence message issued on Saturday, Senator Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Ogbeh, whom he hailed as…
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