In the swirling storm of Nigeria’s political realignment, one voice has emerged as calm, calculating, and deeply convinced: High Chief Peter Ameh. The Labour Party stalwart and longtime ally of Peter Obi is stepping into the spotlight—not just to defend Obi’s role in the growing opposition coalition, but to reframe the national conversation entirely. “This isn’t defection. It’s direction,” Ameh says plainly, pushing back against growing speculation and factional drama within the Labour Party. “If we’re serious about saving this country, then building bridges isn’t optional—it’s the job.” Just hours after the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party issued…
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In a significant political development, former Imo State governor and ex-Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Addressing leaders of his Rebuild Imo Movement (RIM) at his Owerri residence on Thursday, Ihedioha declared his full allegiance to the ADC, calling on his vast grassroots political structure to begin mobilizing across the state under the new platform. “My party, your party, and our party is now ADC. That is the way to go. That is the party for all of us,” Ihedioha stated to loud applause from party faithful and loyalists.…
A quiet political earthquake is rumbling beneath Nigeria’s political terrain — and its epicenter is a coalition of powerful opposition leaders who appear to be shedding their legacy affiliations in favor of a bold, unified future under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). On the surface, it may seem like mere defection talk. But behind the scenes, a coordinated, strategic exodus is taking shape — one that could reshape Nigeria’s 2027 general election before the campaign season even begins. From former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi to ex-Justice Minister Abubakar Malami (SAN) and former Senate President David Mark, political heavyweights have begun…
Serie A side Atalanta have placed a £52 million (€61m/$71m) price tag on Ademola Lookman, as interest in the Nigerian forward intensifies ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Italian outlet Corriere della Sera. Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase for the in-form winger, viewing him as a potential alternative to Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. However, the Gunners are said to have tabled only £43 million (plus performance-related bonuses) — a figure Atalanta consider below their valuation. Lookman, 27, has blossomed in Bergamo since joining Atalanta from RB Leipzig in 2022. Over three seasons, he has racked up 118 appearances,…
In the quiet hours of Thursday morning, Nigeria lost one of its most cherished sons. Peter Rufai, the man whose gloved hands once held the hopes of a nation, passed away at 62 in his Idimu, Lagos home, surrounded by family and memories of a life that inspired generations. To most, he was Dodo Mayana — the fearless, flamboyant Super Eagles goalkeeper with the regal stance and an iron will. To his family and friends, he was simply Peter: a son of Lagos, a football warrior, and a man who never stopped giving back. In a football era that birthed…
Former Vice President and opposition leader Atiku Abubakar has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following Nigeria’s exclusion from a high-profile U.S.-Africa summit hosted by former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling it a “damning indictment” of the Tinubu administration’s foreign policy and diplomatic failures. The summit, scheduled for July 9, will see President Trump host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House for talks centered on commercial cooperation and strategic partnerships. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and once a linchpin in continental diplomacy, was notably left off the guest list. In a…
Lawmaker representing Orumba North/South Federal Constituency in Anambra State, Hon. Princess Chinwe Clara Nnabuife, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of at least 10 Ebonyi indigenes during a violent attack in Ogboji community, describing it as a heinous crime and a grave affront to national unity. Addressing journalists at the National Assembly on Thursday, Hon. Nnabuife said the attack—believed to have been sparked by a leadership tussle within the Ebonyi Union—must not be misconstrued as an ethnic or communal clash. “This was not an ethnic conflict. It was a tragic outcome of an internal crisis. The people of Ebonyi have…
In a powerful nod to shared roots and a bold vision for the future, Nigeria and Saint Lucia on July 2, 2025, signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that promises to transform the cultural and creative landscapes of both nations—while reigniting ancestral ties that span continents and centuries. Signed during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to the Caribbean nation, the agreement marks a milestone in Africa-Caribbean relations, blending Nigeria’s globally renowned creative industries—Nollywood, Afrobeats, fashion, and literature—with Saint Lucia’s world-class tourism and cultural heritage platforms. The partnership aims to create new pathways for investment in the Orange Economy,…
In a defining moment for one of Nigeria’s most prestigious universities, the Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has appointed Professor Haruna Musa, fsi, as the institution’s 12th Vice-Chancellor, marking the beginning of a new chapter driven by experience, innovation, and academic excellence. The announcement, made on Thursday, July 3, 2025, followed a rigorous selection process and was formally communicated in a letter signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna. The appointment is for a single five-year term, effective August 18, 2025. “The Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano…hereby approves your appointment as the…
In a fiery interview that is already sending political shockwaves across Nigeria, former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has thrown down the gauntlet—daring his estranged political protégé and successor, Nyesom Wike, to a public street walk in Port Harcourt without security escorts, to prove who truly commands the people’s support. Speaking Thursday night during an interview with Seun Okinbaloye, Amaechi challenged Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to meet him “man to man” on the streets—from the airport to the city center—with no police, no army, and no political theatrics. “Let him come,…