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Governor Chukwuma Soludo has stirred controversy after announcing cash reward for every ward won by his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, in the forthcoming November 8 governorship election. While speaking on Saturday during the party’s campaign rally in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area, Soludo promised to give his party supporters N1m. He said, “When we were campaigning for the …

•Recommends independent candidacy, extra legislative seats for women •Kalu urges adherence to national interest in constitution review process In a historic decision that could redefine Nigeria’s political architecture and deepen democratic inclusivity, the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Constitution Review has approved the creation of an additional state for the South-east geopolitical zone.  The committee also recommended independent …

Apparently disturbed over the deplorable state of their various communities as a result of decades of neglect by oil companies operation in these communities,stakeholders in Isoko land are spoiling for shut down of oil operations in their land. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Erere Okpako Angela Akpofa For Isoko Grassroot Mobilizers. In the statement they stated …

By Igbotako Nowinta We mourn a comrade who stood firm in the struggle for democracy, justice, and human rights — a believer in a freer, fairer Nigeria, and a world where dignity is not a privilege but a birthright. He was not a man of fear. He spoke when silence was safer. He stood when others chose comfort. He gave …

Mr Kanu also asked the court to grant him 90 days to conclude his defence, citing the number of witnesses he intends to call. Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu has said some witnesses he lined up for his defence in his terrorism trial will be coming from different parts of the world, including Ethiopia, Kenya and the United States. Mr Kanu, …

As preparations intensify for the #AnambraDecides2025 election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a new digital innovation aimed at boosting the capacity of its staff and stakeholders. The Commission on Friday announced the launch of the INEC Training Virtual Assistant, also known as “INECTrainingBot,” a technology-driven learning tool designed to enhance electoral training and operational efficiency. Available on …

Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has died at the age of 76. She was the widow of Ghana’s longest-serving leader, Jerry John Rawlings, who died five years ago after leading two coups and later serving as an elected president. Presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed that Agyeman-Rawlings died on Thursday morning after a short illness. Tributes have since …

By Alltimepost Correspondence The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, will on Sunday, October 26, hold a special thanksgiving service to mark the 9th anniversary of his coronation. The thanksgiving service will take place at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral, also known as the Edo National Church, on Akpakpava Road, Benin City, …

President Bola Tinubu has approved major changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, in a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s security architecture. Under the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu becomes Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke takes over as Chief of Air Staff, …

“Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED,” Trump wrote late on Thursday. US President Donald Trump has said he is immediately ending all trade negotiations with Canada. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that the country had run an advert featuring former US President Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs. “Based on …