highchief1: u must be below 20.Wike has never been the issue with pdp.there is Nthg wike has done that other members hasn’t.I like d way Okowa replied Saraki.saraki said he is disappointed Okowa left pdp.okowa replied him that he saraki left in 2014 so why is he calling him now that he left.
BlessedGift: “We need to be focused; our evening here is about Pa Clark. It’s not about Fubara, please. And like I said, it’s about Pa Clark; every other thing that is said here, every other admonition by whoever, is your personal view, and it does not speak or does not present the purpose of this evening,” Fubara said.
The embattled governor disclosed on Sunday at the service of songs held in honour of the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, organised by the Rivers Elders Forum in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
“It’s not about shouting ‘Oshobe, Oshobe.’ At a point, that doesn’t solve anything. I had to be here because Pa Clark was special to me. My presence today is the most significant contribution I can make to honour him.”
He cautioned that the event’s focus should remain on paying tribute to the late Pa Clark and not veer into political territory.
“This programme is a tribute to Pa Clark. It’s not about Sim Fubara,” he stressed. “Even though I respect the message from the bishop, today is not the time for political declarations. Otherwise, people will leave here saying Fubara gathered his supporters to attack the minister or the President. That’s not my mission.”
He also stated that he now enjoys peace of mind and better health and called on all to draw inspiration from the late Chief Clark’s life, particularly his dedication to unity, justice, and peace in the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.
Accompanying Governor Fubara were Senator John Azuta Mbata, Senator Adawari Michael Pepple, Chief Adokiye Amiesimaka, Chief Hanny Woko, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, Dr. Edison Ehie, and Chief Theodore Georgewill.
“We need to be focused; our evening here is about Pa Clark. It’s not about Fubara, please. And like I said, it’s about Pa Clark; every other thing that is said here, every other admonition by whoever, is your personal view, and it does not speak or does not present the purpose of this evening,” Fubara said.
The embattled governor disclosed on Sunday at the service of songs held in honour of the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, organised by the Rivers Elders Forum in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
“It’s not about shouting ‘Oshobe, Oshobe.’ At a point, that doesn’t solve anything. I had to be here because Pa Clark was special to me. My presence today is the most significant contribution I can make to honour him.”
He cautioned that the event’s focus should remain on paying tribute to the late Pa Clark and not veer into political territory.
“This programme is a tribute to Pa Clark. It’s not about Sim Fubara,” he stressed. “Even though I respect the message from the bishop, today is not the time for political declarations. Otherwise, people will leave here saying Fubara gathered his supporters to attack the minister or the President. That’s not my mission.”
He also stated that he now enjoys peace of mind and better health and called on all to draw inspiration from the late Chief Clark’s life, particularly his dedication to unity, justice, and peace in the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.
Accompanying Governor Fubara were Senator John Azuta Mbata, Senator Adawari Michael Pepple, Chief Adokiye Amiesimaka, Chief Hanny Woko, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, Dr. Edison Ehie, and Chief Theodore Georgewill.
Funflipper: The economy didn't cause anything. These are people who have no proper foundation so there is nothing to build upon intellectually. That is why they go into prostitution, armed robbery and all forms of social vices. They can't make a decent living because they don't have the intellectually capacity and are morally bankrupt with zero self esteem and to cap it all, they are filled with empty pride so rather than do menial jobs to make a decent living which is the only thing they are cut out for in all honesty; they go for the quick fix and that is why Nigeria is where it is today because we have too many people in that category.
The President, Nigerian Community, Cote D’Ivoire, Micheal Emeka Onwuchelu, noted that Nigerian girls are trapped in forests in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Burkina Faso and Mali as gold miners.
Onwuchelu disclosed this on Saturday night when the Nigerian government received 78 out of the 115 victims rescued from the bondage of human trafficking in Cote d’Ivoire.
Air Peace has airlifted 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Côte d’Ivoire, providing free evacuation, medical support, and psychosocial assistance.
He explained that many of the girls were subjected to horrific experiences including being forced to marry to farmers, calling on the federal government to pay attention to its female citizens.
“I know very well and they know too well. I have sent this message to the appropriate authority that Nigerians, mostly minors, are trapped in Cote d’Ivoire. Where they were trapped is in the forest.
He said the exploitation in the gold mining business is rooted in Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire.
“These are the four major countries in West Africa where you know that gold is being mined. So these are the areas where you see them in thousands.
“There is a city, or a camp, that is where you get over 200 Nigerian girls and a greater number of them will be mining over there,” he said.
“It’s only in the forest that’s where they mine gold. So I think the federal government of Nigeria will pay serious attention because most of these girls die in this cause,” he said.
The 78 victims who returned via Air Peace Airline landed at Terminal 2 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos included 75 adults and three children. Out of them, 73 were female while two were male.
The returnees were received in Lagos by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Nigerian Community in Cote D’Ivoire.
Speaking about the ordeal of the victims, the representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Regina Ocheni, stressed that some of the rescued victims rescinded their decision to return to Nigeria at the airport.
She emphasised that the ministry in collaboration with the NAPTIP would ensure their return to the country.
“At the point of getting to the airport, some of them had a change of mind. That’s why I said the mission is still working on that and with time we will bring them back to Nigeria,” he said.
The President, Nigerian Community, Cote D’Ivoire, Micheal Emeka Onwuchelu, noted that Nigerian girls are trapped in forests in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Burkina Faso and Mali as gold miners.
Onwuchelu disclosed this on Saturday night when the Nigerian government received 78 out of the 115 victims rescued from the bondage of human trafficking in Cote d’Ivoire.
Air Peace has airlifted 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Côte d’Ivoire, providing free evacuation, medical support, and psychosocial assistance.
He explained that many of the girls were subjected to horrific experiences including being forced to marry to farmers, calling on the federal government to pay attention to its female citizens.
“I know very well and they know too well. I have sent this message to the appropriate authority that Nigerians, mostly minors, are trapped in Cote d’Ivoire. Where they were trapped is in the forest.
He said the exploitation in the gold mining business is rooted in Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire.
“These are the four major countries in West Africa where you know that gold is being mined. So these are the areas where you see them in thousands.
“There is a city, or a camp, that is where you get over 200 Nigerian girls and a greater number of them will be mining over there,” he said.
“It’s only in the forest that’s where they mine gold. So I think the federal government of Nigeria will pay serious attention because most of these girls die in this cause,” he said.
The 78 victims who returned via Air Peace Airline landed at Terminal 2 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos included 75 adults and three children. Out of them, 73 were female while two were male.
The returnees were received in Lagos by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Nigerian Community in Cote D’Ivoire.
Speaking about the ordeal of the victims, the representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Regina Ocheni, stressed that some of the rescued victims rescinded their decision to return to Nigeria at the airport.
She emphasised that the ministry in collaboration with the NAPTIP would ensure their return to the country.
“At the point of getting to the airport, some of them had a change of mind. That’s why I said the mission is still working on that and with time we will bring them back to Nigeria,” he said.
Sheuns: It’s sad. Our politicians have over the decades purposefully crippled public education systems that they are far from what they used to be when they were younger.
The effects are what we are seeing now, mass failures, students not interested in learning etc.
They know if they invest a lot in education, they would have less sycophants to sing their praises and cheer them on when they build a few kilometers of roads and tag them “projects”.
Sapeleboy911: Use your brain if you have any. Yes, he can sue EFCC just as others have sued him for various comments he made about them. You are a typical example of a slave valuing his chains more than his life.
BlessedGift: A viral video making the rounds on Friday captured a heartwarming moment as Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, stepped back into the classroom to teach at an as-yet unidentified school.
The video, shared on the Governor’s official Facebook page with the caption “Once a teacher, always a teacher,” shows him writing the word “Drugs” on the board while engaging the class in an interactive session. At one point, he asked the pupils to name three forms of drugs, encouraging participation and sparking lively responses.
This gesture comes weeks after Governor Aiyedatiwa, in March 2025, approved the recruitment of 1,100 primary school teachers across all 18 local government areas of Ondo State, a move aimed at strengthening the education sector.
According to the Governor, the initiative, funded through the 2023/2024 UBEC/SUBEB intervention, is part of a sweeping upgrade of the education system
Alongside the video, the Governor also shared a detailed update on recent strides in the sector, "Today, we took a significant stride toward a brighter future for our children as we flagged off the distribution of textbooks, Android tablets, and sports equipment to public schools across Ondo State.
"This initiative, funded through the 2023/2024 UBEC/SUBEB intervention, underscores our unwavering commitment to quality education for every child, regardless of background.
"Classrooms under construction and rehabilitation in over 100 schools, Over 75,000 textbooks and digital learning resources distributed, State-of-the-art furniture and modern learning facilities provided, 2,100+ new teachers recruited, trained, and empowered, Comprehensive support for sports and extracurricular excellence
"We are laying a solid foundation for the next generation, ensuring our children have the skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
"With every book, tablet, and sports kit, we are investing in the leaders of tomorrow. Together, we will continue to advance education, empower dreams, and unlock potential."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOSuCGWIa7I A viral video making the rounds on Friday captured a heartwarming moment as Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, stepped back into the classroom to teach at an as-yet unidentified school.
The video, shared on the Governor’s official Facebook page with the caption “Once a teacher, always a teacher,” shows him writing the word “Drugs” on the board while engaging the class in an interactive session. At one point, he asked the pupils to name three forms of drugs, encouraging participation and sparking lively responses.
This gesture comes weeks after Governor Aiyedatiwa, in March 2025, approved the recruitment of 1,100 primary school teachers across all 18 local government areas of Ondo State, a move aimed at strengthening the education sector.
According to the Governor, the initiative, funded through the 2023/2024 UBEC/SUBEB intervention, is part of a sweeping upgrade of the education system
Alongside the video, the Governor also shared a detailed update on recent strides in the sector, "Today, we took a significant stride toward a brighter future for our children as we flagged off the distribution of textbooks, Android tablets, and sports equipment to public schools across Ondo State.
"This initiative, funded through the 2023/2024 UBEC/SUBEB intervention, underscores our unwavering commitment to quality education for every child, regardless of background.
"Classrooms under construction and rehabilitation in over 100 schools, Over 75,000 textbooks and digital learning resources distributed, State-of-the-art furniture and modern learning facilities provided, 2,100+ new teachers recruited, trained, and empowered, Comprehensive support for sports and extracurricular excellence
"We are laying a solid foundation for the next generation, ensuring our children have the skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
"With every book, tablet, and sports kit, we are investing in the leaders of tomorrow. Together, we will continue to advance education, empower dreams, and unlock potential."
Sonnobax15: . So fighting injustice now sounds like a threat before your ears? . Nigerians,I hail thee . Una just too love una slave masters and their chains..... chaiiiii,who do una like this?
Popular activist Martin ‘VeryDarkMan (VDM)’ Otse has broken his silence two days after his release from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody.
It was reported that the anti-graft agency arrested and detained VDM for six days over alleged financial crimes.
Since his release, the activist has remained silent until Friday, when he posted a video on his Instagram page revealing that his mobile phone is still with the EFCC.
He further alleged that the EFCC logged him out of his iCloud account and threatened legal action against the Commission if it published his mugshot alongside an alleged ‘money laundering’ charge.
This newspaper also gathered that on the day of his release, VDM claimed he was arrested and detained on allegations of money laundering.
He questioned how someone as poor as himself could be involved in such an offence.
He said: “EFCC, now that we’re trying to become friends, let me be honest: what could ruin this new friendship is what I’m about to say. If you (EFCC) release the picture you took of me (the mugshot), and I see ‘money laundering’ written on it, that’s where the problem will start. If we’re going to be friends, where I can help report scammers and other issues, and you arrest and prosecute them, then let’s keep it that way. But if you (EFCC) release my mugshot with ‘money laundering’ on it, you’ll have to prove that charge to Nigerians.
“That might be the first open case we’ll do with every detail posted online. We’ll go to court repeatedly. The EFCC is powerful because it’s the government, but I’ll stress that it damages its reputation and integrity. It will show that many things they post online about people are untrue. They will prove the money laundering; otherwise, it will cast doubt on all the people they’ve arrested and prosecuted for similar charges. If this friendship is genuine, that label, money laundering, has to go. I saw it in detention and told you I would discuss it.”
Money laundering Meanwhile, the activist said the anti-graft agency can release his mugshot alongside any charges, but gave conditions.
“If the charge is tax evasion, I won’t argue. But if it’s money laundering, if they don’t prove it, then as far as I’m concerned, every charge they post against anyone is questionable. I’ll consider it false, just like what they’ve done to me.
“Now that the EFCC has logged me out of my iCloud, they control everything on that phone, which contains a lot of evidence. That phone is gone, and I suspect they don’t want me to publish anything from it”, said VDM.
Enter GTBank Additionally, VDM vowed to reveal what transpired at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank).
His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, and some of his supporters alleged he was arrested at GTBank, an allegation the bank debunked in a video that showed when VDM left the premises.
This newspaper learnt that before his arrest last Friday, VDM posted on his Instagram page that he was at GTBank with his mother to complain about continuous deductions from her account.
Speaking about his intention to expose what happened at the bank, he said: “As for GTBank, I’m coming for you too. I will expose to the world what you people did. It’s wild. I saw the videos you posted online and thought, ‘What the hell are they doing? Did they think I would die in EFCC custody?’
“The only thing that can save GTBank now is if the EFCC deleted the video. If the videos are still on my phone, GTBank is in trouble. And if the EFCC deleted the video, that’s another problem for the EFCC. “
Popular activist Martin ‘VeryDarkMan (VDM)’ Otse has broken his silence two days after his release from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody.
It was reported that the anti-graft agency arrested and detained VDM for six days over alleged financial crimes.
Since his release, the activist has remained silent until Friday, when he posted a video on his Instagram page revealing that his mobile phone is still with the EFCC.
He further alleged that the EFCC logged him out of his iCloud account and threatened legal action against the Commission if it published his mugshot alongside an alleged ‘money laundering’ charge.
This newspaper also gathered that on the day of his release, VDM claimed he was arrested and detained on allegations of money laundering.
He questioned how someone as poor as himself could be involved in such an offence.
He said: “EFCC, now that we’re trying to become friends, let me be honest: what could ruin this new friendship is what I’m about to say. If you (EFCC) release the picture you took of me (the mugshot), and I see ‘money laundering’ written on it, that’s where the problem will start. If we’re going to be friends, where I can help report scammers and other issues, and you arrest and prosecute them, then let’s keep it that way. But if you (EFCC) release my mugshot with ‘money laundering’ on it, you’ll have to prove that charge to Nigerians.
“That might be the first open case we’ll do with every detail posted online. We’ll go to court repeatedly. The EFCC is powerful because it’s the government, but I’ll stress that it damages its reputation and integrity. It will show that many things they post online about people are untrue. They will prove the money laundering; otherwise, it will cast doubt on all the people they’ve arrested and prosecuted for similar charges. If this friendship is genuine, that label, money laundering, has to go. I saw it in detention and told you I would discuss it.”
Money laundering Meanwhile, the activist said the anti-graft agency can release his mugshot alongside any charges, but gave conditions.
“If the charge is tax evasion, I won’t argue. But if it’s money laundering, if they don’t prove it, then as far as I’m concerned, every charge they post against anyone is questionable. I’ll consider it false, just like what they’ve done to me.
“Now that the EFCC has logged me out of my iCloud, they control everything on that phone, which contains a lot of evidence. That phone is gone, and I suspect they don’t want me to publish anything from it”, said VDM.
Enter GTBank Additionally, VDM vowed to reveal what transpired at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank).
His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, and some of his supporters alleged he was arrested at GTBank, an allegation the bank debunked in a video that showed when VDM left the premises.
This newspaper learnt that before his arrest last Friday, VDM posted on his Instagram page that he was at GTBank with his mother to complain about continuous deductions from her account.
Speaking about his intention to expose what happened at the bank, he said: “As for GTBank, I’m coming for you too. I will expose to the world what you people did. It’s wild. I saw the videos you posted online and thought, ‘What the hell are they doing? Did they think I would die in EFCC custody?’
“The only thing that can save GTBank now is if the EFCC deleted the video. If the videos are still on my phone, GTBank is in trouble. And if the EFCC deleted the video, that’s another problem for the EFCC. “
Reactions have trailed the declaration of support for President Tinubu in 2027 by Anambra state Governor, Charles Soludo.
Recall that ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Tinubu’s second term got a major boost as Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, yesterday, declared that the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, has adopted him as its presidential candidate (Tinubu).
APGA’s adoption was received with mixed reactions from stakeholders in the South-East.
While it is seen as a major boost for the president as his support base continues to widen in the South-East and South-South zones, critics argue that adoption was done in desperation.
Already, the All Progressives Congress, APC, controls two (Imo and Ebonyi) out of the five states in the South-East zone.
As it stands, the President may be having an edge in the zone as another South-East governor, who is seen as his close ally, may support Tinubu’s second term ambition.
Reactions have trailed the declaration of support for President Tinubu in 2027 by Anambra state Governor, Charles Soludo.
Recall that ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Tinubu’s second term got a major boost as Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, yesterday, declared that the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, has adopted him as its presidential candidate (Tinubu).
APGA’s adoption was received with mixed reactions from stakeholders in the South-East.
While it is seen as a major boost for the president as his support base continues to widen in the South-East and South-South zones, critics argue that adoption was done in desperation.
Already, the All Progressives Congress, APC, controls two (Imo and Ebonyi) out of the five states in the South-East zone.
As it stands, the President may be having an edge in the zone as another South-East governor, who is seen as his close ally, may support Tinubu’s second term ambition.
The Nenadi Usman has showed his Labour Party membership card,following accusations by Julius Abure, the embattled national chairman that she is not a registered member of the Labour party.
“It will surprise Nigerians and party faithfuls that the name of one Nenadi Usman was conspicuously omitted from the list of the suspended members of the party. First, we have said repeatedly that the said Nenadi Usman was and is not a member of the Labour Party being not a card carrying member of the Party.
“We are aware that she is a member of the Obidient Support group that worked and is still working for the party’s 2023 presidential candidate. We will therefore not honour her with any sanction being not a member of the party," he said.
The Nenadi Usman has showed his Labour Party membership card,following accusations by Julius Abure, the embattled national chairman that she is not a registered member of the Labour party.
“It will surprise Nigerians and party faithfuls that the name of one Nenadi Usman was conspicuously omitted from the list of the suspended members of the party. First, we have said repeatedly that the said Nenadi Usman was and is not a member of the Labour Party being not a card carrying member of the Party.
“We are aware that she is a member of the Obidient Support group that worked and is still working for the party’s 2023 presidential candidate. We will therefore not honour her with any sanction being not a member of the party," he said.
The conclave sometimes gives great surprises. When Pope Francis was elected 12 years ago, it was a surprise to many people as well. Archbishop Michael Crotty, Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria.
"We hope the Vatican under the new pontiff will continue to engage in dialogue with China in a constructive spirit."
"Many of us were just simply incredulous and just couldn't even find words to express our delight, our pride."
The conclave sometimes gives great surprises. When Pope Francis was elected 12 years ago, it was a surprise to many people as well. Archbishop Michael Crotty, Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria.
"We hope the Vatican under the new pontiff will continue to engage in dialogue with China in a constructive spirit."
"Many of us were just simply incredulous and just couldn't even find words to express our delight, our pride."
Dpaulie: I bet he's just doing that to fulfill all the righteousness...South Eastern votes made any impact on Tinubu being a president in 2023, yes or no?
Traditional rulers in Anambra State on Thursday conferred a chieftaincy title of ‘Dike Si Mba’ of Anambra on President Bola Tinubu.
The Traditional rulers led by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi, gave the President the title in Awka during his official visit to the state.
‘Dike Si Mba’ loosely translates to ‘Hero from another land’, was given to President Tinubu by the traditional rulers representing all the communities in Anambra State.
Tinubu, who is in Anambra State on official visit, arrived at the Chinua Achebe International Airport in Umueri around 12:15pm, and was received by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, his deputy, Onyeka Ibezim and other government officials.
Tinubu inaugurated Anambra State’s first-ever Government House on Thursday, marking a historic milestone more than 30 years after the state’s creation.
Tinubu also inaugurated several other projects done by the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
It is the President’s second visit to the South-East this year after visiting Enugu State in January.