Kenneth Okonkwo: APOSTLE PAUL OF THE "OBIDIENTS" AND MATTERS ARISING

By Jude Ogechi Eze

n annotated bibliography of similarities can easily be drawn between the biblical Saul of Tarsus who become Paul upon his baptism (Acts. 9:10-21) and foremost Nollywood ace, Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo monikered Andy Okeke from his 1991/92 premiere movie "Living in Bondage."

KEY QUALITIES A 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT OR CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS FOR THE JOB

By Afe Babalola (SAN)

As far back as November 4, 2001, I delivered a lecture in Port Harcourt at the First Memorial Lecture of His Majesty, King Abbi Amachree IV, the Amanyanabo of Kalabari, advocating for a new people’s constitution to replace the 1999 Constitution which the military foisted on Nigeria when it was handing over the reins of governance to a democratically-elected government in 1999.

KIDNAPPED NASARAWA APC CHAIRMAN, PHILIP SHEKWO, ASSASSINATED

•  Buhari Condemns Killing, As APC, Others Mourn Him

By John Sule (Nasarawa State Correspondent)

The Nasarawa State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Philip Shew, who was abducted from his home in karu by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Saturday night, has been murdered. He was found dead.

KING CHARLES 111 RECEIVES NEW PRIME MINISTER, RISHI SUNAK, AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE

The United Kingdom monarch, King Charles III, on Tuesday, received Rishi Sunak, at Buckingham Palace and appointed him as the next prime minister.

KOGI CENTRAL GROUP CALLS ON TINUBU, STAKEHOLDERS TO INTERVENE IN SENATE CRISIS

* Moves To Recall Natasha

By Suzan Okenwa (National Assembly Correspondent, Senate)

De Noble Club 10 Kogi Central has called for urgent intervention of President Bola Tinubu and stakeholders in the ongoing crisis in the Senate and the process of recall against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District.

Kogi Central: HOW NATASHA AKPOTI DEFEATED ABUBAKAR OHERE IN SENATE ELECTION

By Abu Ibrahim Ozi (Kogi State Correspondent, in Lokoja)

Barrister Natasha Akpoti, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Kogi State Central Senatorial Election in the February 25, 2023, has been adjudged winner in that election.

Kogi Guber: ODODO'S CHANCE BRIGHTENS AS EX-PPA SENATORIAL CANDIDATE BACKS HIM

By Micheal Jegede

The senatorial candidate of Progressives Peoples Alliance (PPA) for Kogi East in 2019 General Election, Hon. Comrade Paul Amanah Mathias Egwu, has formally declared his support for Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kogi State governorship poll holding on November 11, 2023.

Kogi Guber: SDP CHIEFTAIN URGES OKUN COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT MURTALA AJAKA TO END MARGINALIZATION

By Nahum Sule (Taraba State Correspondent, in Jalingo)

A Chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Hon. Ben Adaji, has called on the people of Okun Community in Kogi West Senatorial district to throw their weight behind Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Guber candidate of SDP in the November election as the best way to end marginalization.

KOLE SHETTIMA AND OTHER PATRIOTS DESERVING OF NATIONAL AWARDS

By Hassan Gimba

"Citizens who contribute to national development deserve awards".....President Muhammadu Buhari

The above quote by President Muhammadu Buhari captures the idea behind the national honours conferred on some Nigerians by him last month. And each recipient, well, almost all, when placed on the scale of merit, deserved what they got.

KUKAH'S STORIES AND BROKEN TRUTHS

By Azu Ishiekwene

If you haven’t had a good laugh, you have not been with him. And anyone who knows him knows I’m not joking. The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has the rare gift of humour.

KWANKWASO ADVISES IN-COMING GOVERNMENTS, UP-COMING POLITICIANS

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

Former Governor of Kano state, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has advised up-coming politicians, newly elected Governors in the states and in-coming President of the country not to waste time on trivialities after swearing-in, but should rather focus on providing leadership that will command people’s support and followership.

KWANKWASO DESCRIBES OBASEKI'S VICTORY AS REWARD FOR HIS HARD WORK

By Desmond Ukandu (Group Politics Editor)

Former Kano Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki for emerging victorious in the just concluded Edo State governorship election, describing hIs victory as reward for Obaseki's hardwork.

KWARA GOV, RAHMAN ABDULRAZAQ, EMERGES NEW CHAIRMAN OF NIGERIA GOVERNOR'S FORUM

By Desmond Ukandu (Politics Editor)

Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday night, emerged as new Chairman of Nigeria Governor's Forum (NGF).

LABOUR PARTY AND EARLY SIGNS OF NEEDLES INTERNAL RIVALRY

By Jude Ogechi Eze

Observers of political struggles ahead of 2023 general election can attest that since it became the new bride in the nation's political ecosystem, Labour Party (LP) has been struggling to adjust to the demands of its new position albeit uneasiness. When Peter Obi's widening influence in the buildup to party primaries was getting declining attention in PDP, some youths voluntarily organized peaceful protest rally at Wadata Plaza headquarters of the party in Abuja, asking PDP and Sen. Iyorchia Ayu to give their ticket to Obi. This voice of reason was neglected by the party, and they opted for the highest bidder.

LABOUR PARTY CANDIDATE RE-AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE LIVING CONDITIONS OF ANAMBRA CONSTITUENCY

By Cecilia Ogezi (In Abuja)

Honorable Festus Agbazue , a candidate for State House of Assembly, Ihiala (II) constituency, Anambra State on the platform of Labour Party (LP), has reaffirmed his commitment to improve the living condition of the people of Ihiala (II) constituency.

LABOUR PARTY CHAIRMAN, ABURE, SAYS ISSUES OF FACTION IN THE PARTY ALREADY RESTED BY SUPREME COURT

By Kingsley Eghagha (Politics Reporter, in Abuja)

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure, has said that issues bordering on factions in the party have been laid to rest by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Labour Party In Enugu: AN UNHOLY STRUGGLE FOR CREDIBILITY

• "Being nice merely to be liked in return nullifies the point." - Criss Jami

By Jude Ogechi Eze

Conspiracy theory is widely regarded as the poorest form of political propaganda. But that doesn't diminish the fact that for every rumour, there is a suppressed truth waiting to surface, same way every smoke points to an underlying fire that betrays the trail. Since Peter Obi's defection from PDP to Labour Party (LP), with his street credibility frenzy, the party has become the first ipso facto "third force" in Nigeria's 23-year old democracy.

LABOUR PARTY, THREE OTHERS COLLAPSE STRUCTURE FOR PDP IN NASARAWA STATE

By David Akpeshi (Nasarawa State Correspondent)

The gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party and those three political parties in Nasarawa have collapsed their structures to work for the major opposition People's Democratic party (PDP) In Nasarawa State.

Lagos Bye Elections: PETER OBI, ABURE FLAG-OFF LABOUR PARTY CAMPAIGN TODAY

By Kingsley Eghagha (Politics Reporter)

The leaders of the Labour Party including the party's Presidential candidate, Peter Obi and National Chairman, Julius Abure, will today (Thursday) flag-off the party's campaign for the Bye Elections of Surulere Federal Constituency 1, Lagos State holding on Saturday, 3rd February.

Lagos Guber Poll: PDP CANDIDATE, JANDOR, MAY OVERTURN SANWO-OLU'S VICTORY, AS TENSION GRIPS APC'S CAMP

By Jaiyeola Badmus (Lagos State Correspondent)

Fresh moves by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in submitting a petition before the Lagos governorship election tribunal, challenging the outcome of the state guber election is unsettling the high echelon of Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s camp.