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By Ali Elias In a statement released on his X page, Presidential candidate of Labour party in 2023 General Elections, Peter Obi has strongly condemned the recent violent attacks in Ebonyi State, which have claimed at least 15 lives and left many more unaccounted for. The attacks targeted the communities of Amagu, Amaokwe, and Umunesha in Nkalaha, Ishielu Local Government Area, marking yet another grim episode in what Obi described as a disturbing pattern of violence across Nigeria. "I have just been informed of yet another unpleasant news of the recent attacks on the communities of Amagu, Amaokwe, and Umunesha in Nkalaha," Obi stated. "This brutal invasion has led to the tragic loss of at least 15 innocent lives, with many others still unaccounted for." He went on to highlight that s...

By Els William In a verdict delivered at the Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo, Prof. Ignatius Uduk—formerly the Collation/Returning Officer for the Essien Udim State Constituency in the 2019 general elections—was sentenced to three years in prison for electoral fraud. The conviction comes after a protracted five-year trial. Trial Proceedings and Charges    Justice Bassey Nkanang, presiding over the case, upheld the argument made by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Prof. Uduk was charged on three counts but was convicted on two: the publication of false election results and perjury. Although each count carried a three-year sentence, they are to be served concurrently. Mr. Clement Onwuenwunor, SAN, acted as the prosecuting counsel, while George Ezeugw...

Credit: Realnews By Hassan Gimba THERE have been pressures on me from pro- and anti-Abdourahamane Tchiani elements to weigh in with my two-pence opinion, whatever that will avail. I deliberately said pro- or anti- because it was all about him. It is either you agree with his assertions or not. Now, in a matter as pressing as this, there is always the fear that you will either be a little to the left or a little to the right. This is because there is a tendency for you to go straight to support it or to go against it with no equivocation; after all, the issue is as clear as day. As I speak for none, I cannot afford to be politically correct or appease any sides. However, readers may want a recap of what made people take sides with Tchiani or why some fancy hurling miss...

By Ali Elias In a candid reflection shared on his X page, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has weighed in on recent negative remarks about Nigeria, urging citizens to view such critiques as opportunities for growth rather than sources of indignation. Obi’s commentary was sparked by a controversial statement from Kemi Badenoch, a Nigerian-born leader in the United Kingdom's Conservative Party. Badenoch openly criticized Nigeria, stating she would not want Britain to resemble “poor Nigeria, where a failed government destroys lives.” This remark ignited mixed reactions across Nigeria. While some Nigerians condemned Badenoch for her bluntness, others agreed, suggesting she merely voiced uncomfortable truths that should not be ignored. Reflecting on the public's reactions, Obi h...