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  BY RALPH EJIMKONYE As the political temperature gradually rises in Imo State, attention is already shifting towards the high-stakes battle for the 2027 governorship election. Though Governor Hope Uzodinma’s tenure is expected to lapse by January 15, 2028, behind-the-scenes maneuverings and subtle campaigns have begun in earnest, setting the stage for one of the most contested races in the state’s democratic history. In typical Nigerian fashion, while a few major contenders have publicly shown signs of interest in the coveted seat,.others are still mum, but maintaining a studious interest on unfolding developments. Evidently, defections and realignments, subterranean meetings, increased media visibility, and subtle endorsements, paint a clear picture of ambitious gladiators plotting their way to Douglas House. *The Power of Incumbency: How Far Will Uzodinma’s Succession Plan Go?* One of the most important questions going into the 2027 race is: Will Governor Hope Uzodinma anoint a ...

The 2027 political permutations have taken a fresh twist as members of the Obidient Movement,  staunch supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has openly criticized former Imo State Governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, over his alleged preference for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the presidential flag bearer of the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The backlash comes in the wake of Ihedioha’s recent defection to the ADC, a move seen by many as strategic positioning ahead of the anticipated merger of opposition forces. Ihedioha, at a meeting in Owerri, also directed his political structure, the Rebuild Imo Movement, to move en masse into the ADC, However, what has triggered outrage from Obi’s supporters is the growing belief that Ihedioha and his loyalists are working behind the scenes to ensure Atiku Abubakar clinches the presidential ticket of the new opposition alliance. According to emerging reports...

Amid growing fears of implosion in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, a Chieftain of the party and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Dr Babachir David Lawal has formally bowed out of the party. However, contrary to speculation, the renowned technocrat and politician said he has not aligned with any political party yet. Babachir Lawal resigned from APC in a letter to the Chairman of Bangshika Ward of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Titled “Letter of Resignation from the APC”, the politician did not give any reason for his current action, though he has had a running battle with President Bola Tinubu over the choice of Muslim- Muslim ticket in the pre-2023 presidential election process. The letter read in part “My Chairman Sir, I write to formally notify you of my resignation from the All Progressives Congress APC. "In due course, I will make public my current political affiliations where I plan to join other compatriots to work towards m...

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has unveiled a state-owned airline, Enugu Air, describing it as a giant leap for the state and a gold standard for government-private sector partnership. The inaugural flight of the state-owned airline took off on Monday, marking what the governor called a historic moment for ‘Ndi Enugu’. Speaking at the launch, Mbah said the achievement aligned with his administration’s vision of transforming Enugu into a premier destination for investment, living and tourism in Nigeria. “It is an honour to stand before you today, not only as a governor but as a fellow believer in the power of vision,” he declared. Although the launch came weeks after his administration’s second anniversary, Mbah described it as “a fitting gift to Ndi Enugu”. He stressed that Enugu Air represented more than just an airline as it symbolised a bold step in creating the right enablers for enterprise and opening up sectors that once felt out of reach. "We began this journey with no e...

  More than 70 percent of Lagos residents remain tenants, with a significant portion of their income, between 40 to 60 percent, going towards rent, according to the latest State of Lagos Housing Market Report, which sheds light on the deepening housing crisis in Africa’s largest city. The report reveals that rental pressure is most severe in affluent neighbourhoods such as Lekki, Ikoyi, and Victoria Island, where property values and luxury apartment costs continue to rise despite broader economic headwinds. Commissioned by the Roland Igbinoba Real Foundation for Housing and Urban Development, RIRFHUD, the third edition of the biennial report paints a complex picture of Lagos’ real estate market. While upscale developments and short-let accommodations are thriving, primarily driven by diaspora funding and developers targeting high-net-worth people, the low-income housing sector remains severely underfunded and neglected. Unveiled during an event in Victoria Island, the report is the...

  Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly said “yes” to a permanent transfer to Galatasaray, signaling his desire to continue with the Turkish giants. The update came from Nigerian broadcast journalist Buchi Laba , a close associate of the Super Eagles forward, who shared the development on X . In his words: “Exclusive: Victor James Osimhen says YES to Galatasaray & wants to continue with the Turkish Team.” According to Laba: – Napoli have been persistently pleading with Osimhen to stay for several weeks. – The striker has made it very, very clear that he is ready to leave the Italian club. – Negotiations are now ongoing between Galatasaray and Napoli over the payment of his release clause .

  Chidi Elemuo In the unfolding political drama in Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodinma’s administration has chosen a curious and deeply troubling strategy: attacking citizens who dare to speak truth to power. At the center of this unfolding controversy are two distinguished sons of Ngor Okpala LGA., Dr. Sam Amadi and Dr. Chima Amadi. These two individuals, widely respected in their fields and beyond, have come under sustained attacks for simply choosing to raise their voices against the deepening rot in governance and the deteriorating conditions in Imo State. Dr. Sam Amadi, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC),. governorship aspirant and a noted intellectual, has been vocal in his critique of the Uzodinma administration’s glaring failures, especially in the areas of insecurity, infrastructure decay, and the abandonment of public services. Not one to mince words, Dr. Amadi has consistently called for accountability, good governance, and a return ...