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  By Onyearugbulem Onyeikegbulem What is happening in Owerri Zone today is not a crisis. It is an implosion foretold. And it was foretold precisely because the project was built on ego, not equity; on titles, not unity. How can a zone that claims to be marginalized build its emancipation around five parallel warlords? Today we have Imo Harmony Project (IHP), Owerri Zone Political Leadership Forum (OZOPOLF), Owerri Zone Leaders of Thought, and now the latest fraudulent mutation — Owerri Zone United. Five groups, one ambition, zero coherence. But the deeper disease is not the number of groups. It is the infantile supremacy battle of their leaders. We now have an entire comic lexicon of self-awarded titles: "Apex Leader" of Owerri Zone, "Operational Leader" of Owerri Zone, "Political Ambassador" of Owerri Zone, "Ekwedasieke" of Owerri Zone. This is not leadership. This is chieftaincy of emptiness. And it is why Governor Hope Uzodimma had to publicly...

The continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has sparked debate over its potential impact on the political fortunes of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections. While some political analysts believe the detention could weaken the opposition by keeping one of its key strategists out of active politics, others argue that it could generate sympathy for El-Rufai and become a mobilisation issue against the ruling party. El-Rufai has been in detention since February 2026 in connection with corruption-related investigations and subsequent court proceedings. He was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, on money-laundering charges in March and pleaded not guilty. His continued detention has attracted political reactions, particularly because of his prominence in Northern politics and his subsequent alignment with the opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC. Some Niger...

The recent statement by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, that Nigerians are lucky and should rejoice that the petrol pump price per litre still hovers between N1,400 and N1,500 has continued to attract public condemnation and criticism. Okpebholo stirred the hornet’s nest and attracted public resentment when he compared petrol prices in Nigeria with those in the United Kingdom, arguing that at N1,500 per litre, Nigerians were enjoying because a litre of fuel costs more than N3,000 in the UK after conversion. He made the comments recently while speaking at the “Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road” event in Edo. He said he visited London recently and went with a friend to buy petrol specifically to compare the prices, adding that after converting the UK price in pounds to the Nigerian naira, he found that a litre was sold for over N3,000. His comment came amid continued concerns over the cost of petrol and other essential commodities following the removal of the petrol subsidy and...

  Set to Host Women Stakeholders’ Mobilisation and Empowerment Programme as Princess Gloria Akobundu Highlights NELFUND, Infrastructure Revolution, Cash Transfers, Women and Youth Empowerment Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, is set to host a major national gathering of women stakeholders in Abuja on Monday, October 5, as part of preparations for the 2027 presidential campaign and efforts to strengthen women’s participation in the political process. The Women Stakeholders’ Mobilisation and Empowerment Pre-Inaugural Campaign Roll-Out 2027, being organized under the Women Mobilisation Directorate of the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council, is expected to bring together more than 20,000 women stakeholders from across the country is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (BATICC), Abuja). The event is themed “Renewed Hope Agenda 2.0: From Reforms to Prosperity”, with the campaign mobilisation message: “One Voice, One Movemen...

  Apc Women Stakeholders’ Mobilisation and Empowerment Holds Monday in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory is bracing for one of the largest gatherings of women stakeholders in recent times as Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, prepares to lead a landmark mobilisation and empowerment programme expected to draw more than 20,000 Nigerian women from across the country. The high-profile event, officially tagged the Women Stakeholders’ Mobilisation and Empowerment pre-inaugural roll out programme, is organized under the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council, Women Mobilisation Directorate. It is scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 am at the prestigious Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (BATICC), Abuja. The Pre-Inaugural Campaign Roll-Out 2027, with the theme “Renewed Hope Agenda 2.0: From Reforms to Prosperity.” is designed not only as a platform for political mobilisation but also as a strategic forum for engagement, empowerment and the stren...

  Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that, unlike Germany, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has failed to cut petrol taxes to ease the economic hardship Nigerians are facing. Atiku made this disclosure in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, on Friday. According to him, Nigerians have continued to suffer from high fuel prices, with the government failing in its most basic duty to protect ordinary Nigerians from crushing economic hardship. He noted that families are skipping meals, struggling to pay for transportation and watching their hard-earned money disappear before the month is over. "Germany, which shares a border with France, Tinubu’s ‘new home,’ is cutting fuel taxes to shield its people from rising costs. Germany has cut gasoline and diesel taxes by €0.17 per litre from October through December, at an estimated cost of €2.5 billion. Prices at the pump have begun to fall. “When pe...

  The Benue State Joint National Public Negotiating Council (JNC) 1 and 2 have commenced a three-day warning strike in compliance with the directive of the national body. This was disclosed on Friday by the state chairman, Engr Aloysius Umaja, who said that although the circular arrived in Benue late, there was compliance. He said, “It is a national directive and we have sent circulars to all our members for compliance. The directive came yesterday and we got the formal letter in the evening. "We have circulated the circular but you know that sometimes because of the late arrival of that directives, I think there is a level of compliance and from my analysis, some persons didn’t get the information on time.” Umaja added, “But as far as the leadership is concerned, there is compliance. The three-day warning strike will end on Sunday and the national leadership will decide the next line of action.”

  A retired Army Captain and security expert, Amb. Abdullahi Adamu Bakoji, has described the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun, the former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) as a strategic move aimed at calming public tension and restoring confidence in the Nigeria’s security system. Speaking in an exclusive interview with theglobalnewsupdate on Wednesday, Bakoji said the resignation did not happen in isolation but followed sustained public pressure, controversies surrounding the handling of protests, and concerns about the politicization of the police force. According to him, “The resignation appears to be the result of combined factors, including sustained public pressure, controversies surrounding the handling of protests, and broader concerns about the politicization of the police force.” He added that the decision may also be a deliberate effort to rebuild public trust in the country’s security architecture. On whether the resignation was expected, the security expert noted that ...

How Quack Reporting Tried To Smear Prince (Dr) Alex Mbata A recent blog post by one obscure blogger, Francis Ndimkoha making rounds on social media attempted to link Prince (Dr) Alex Mbata, the renowned philanthropist and industrialist, to the ongoing Ngwoma Obube Ezeship tussle. The write-up, published by an obscure online platform, is a lazy piece of quack journalism, riddled with falsehood and desperate attempts to draw attention through name-dropping.  For the record, Prince (Dr) Mbata has absolutely nothing to do with the traditional leadership matter in question. The Imo State High Court, Owerri North Judicial Division, presided over by Hon. Justice L.C. Alinnor, on October 2, 2025, issued an order restraining both parties in the Ezeship dispute — Chinedu Ekeocha and Crown Prince Kemakolam Onukogu — from parading themselves as the Eze of Ngwoma Obube pending the determination of the substantive suit. The ruling was clear, balanced, and lawful. At no point did the court mentio...

 ... Says he will deliver Okolieogwo gave the commendation in an interview during a reception held by the appointee sequel to his formal inauguration by the Executive Governor at Government House Owerri on Saturday. He said the appointment of Paul Obinatu Esq was meritoriously deserving as he is a sound legal luminary who knows his onion and has efficiently contributed to the good of humanity, success and growth of the state. Seeing Paul Obinatu, who hails from Oru East LGA, as a calm, peaceful, calculated, resourceful and a loyal party man, the SA stressed that he believes that he will deliver on mandate. "Hon. Paul Obinatu is the most youngest Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Imo State since the creation of the state. He is a loyal party man, committed and a dedicated loyalist, a well respected jurist, a member of 2010 Set of Councillors and that is where my relationship with him started and till then he has piloted the affairs of the Councillors before his appoi...

...Welcomes President Tinubu To Imo Hon. CDB Williams, who is the Special Adviser to the Governor on Urban Development, has praised Governor Hope Uzodimma for lifting, developing and transforming Imo State infrastructurally, socially and economically. He stated that the Governor was able to achieve tangible things and projects, especially road infrastructure, because he embraced good governance and purposeful leadership, believing strongly in the good of humanity. CDB Williams who gave the appraisal in an interview with journalists in Owerri, on Monday, said the democratic leadership pattern of the 3R administration being steered by the Governor has brought a lot of good things to Imo State.  "Imo is currently experiencing a revived economy, improved productivity and social rejuvenation. With improved security and power supply, Imo State is gradually taking back its position as the preferred tourist destination", he asserted.  He said he was happy that the Governor is unveili...

  By Lawrence Opara   As an Imo indigene, I am used to the Uzodimma government insulting my intelligence. When they come out and cut ribbons or do groundbreakings, I know the subsequent project will be substandard at best and abandoned at worst. I am used to Governor Hope lying with a straight face about the security challenges in the state, with no scruples whatsoever. But even for them, the latest outburst I saw on Daily Post from the Commissioner for Information, Declan Emelumba, is a new low. In his attempt to discredit a private citizen's statement about Imo State’s appalling maternal mortality rate, the Commissioner didn’t just miss the point, he insulted our intelligence with a wild rant devoid of any introspection or logical thinking.  Emelumba was attacking a claim by Dr. Chima Amadi about Imo State having one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world due to lack of adequate healthcare for Ndị Imo. However, in his puerile and honestly infuriating rebut...

  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...