Peter Obi Files Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo, a RelativeWritten by Ariemu Ogaga.

The former governor of Anambra State and current presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has taken Kenneth Okonkwo, a long-time loyalist and kinsman, to court. According to a lawsuit filed by Chief Alex Ejesieme, SAN, of Alex Ejesieme (SAN) & Co. (Madiba Chambers) on behalf of Peter Obi on June 9, 2026, … Read more

Rising political defections prompt Odigie-Oyegun to express her displeasure in 2027

According to John Odigie-Oyegun, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the current pattern of political leaders resigning, defecting, or switching parties is an indication of systemic issues in Nigeria’s political system. On Sunday, while speaking in Benin, Edo State, the former governor questioned the dedication of the country’s political elite to national … Read more

Dele Momodu—Atiku Tinubu’s main opponent in the 2027 titanic war

The party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is President Bola Tinubu’s main rival, according to ADC chieftain Dele Momodu, who made the statement on Monday. Atiku and President Tinubu will face off in the 2027 presidential election, according to Momodu, who emphasised that it is a titanic struggle. In an X post, Momodu demanded that the … Read more

Poster depicting Dele Momodu as Atiku’s running partner in 2027 goes viral

Dele Momodu, a politician and publisher, has posted a campaign poster on social media depicting himself as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. On Monday, Momodu shared the photo on Facebook with a message that he hoped would inspire a reorientation and rebuilding of the country. He said that President Bola … Read more

Kanya King, founder of the MOBO Awards, defeats cancer at the age of 57.

The MOBO Awards were launched by British businesswoman Kanya King. King has passed away. Reportedly, Kanya King succumbed to colon cancer on June 3, 2026. Her age was 57. In a formal statement published on Instagram on Friday, the MOBO Organisation broke the unfortunate news. The MOBO Organisation released a lengthy statement expressing their “immeasurable … Read more

Fame on social media cannot supplant genuine skill – Nkem Owoh

The present habit of certain producers casting actors based on social media fame rather than talent has prompted veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh, better known as Osuofia, to respond. The actress stated on a recent Selah Meditate podcast that the practice poses no danger to exceptionally gifted actors. Fame on social media, he said, can … Read more

Kanya King, founder of the MOBO Awards, defeats cancer at the age of 57

The MOBO Awards were launched by British businesswoman Kanya King. King has passed away. Reportedly, Kanya King succumbed to colon cancer on June 3, 2026. Her age was 57. In a formal statement published on Instagram on Friday, the MOBO Organisation broke the unfortunate news. The MOBO Organisation released a lengthy statement expressing their “immeasurable … Read more

On gas flare accountability and the reversal of executive order 9, CSOs in Akwa Ibom have tasked the NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been approached by a conglomeration of Akwa Ibom State-based civil society organisations, youth organisations, academics, and activists who are demanding complete transparency regarding gas flare penalties levied in the state since 2021. The AKEJA alliance also demanded that the transfer of gas flare penalty funds from the … Read more

Soludo has served 500 owners of hazardous, illegal properties with demolition notifications

More than 500 people in Nnewi have been sent demolition orders by the Anambra State Government for occupying or owning unlawful, decrepit, or hazardous buildings. The commercial city is set to undergo a transformation as part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s ambitious urban renewal program. During his recent inspection visit to Nnewi, the governor unveiled his … Read more