History

Julius Berger: The German Entrepreneur Whose Name Became Synonymous with Major Construction Projects in Nigeria

  When Nigerians mention Julius Berger, many immediately think of bridges, highways, government buildings and major infrastructure projects. The name has become so familiar that it is sometimes used almost interchangeably with construction itself. But Julius Berger was originally the name of a German entrepreneur whose life began long before the company bearing his name […]

Education

Coordinator, Home Boy Movement Condemns Reckless Arrests Of Innocent Imo Youths By EFCC, Severe Treatment In Awka Custody …Appeals To Gov. Uzodimma, Police To Urgently Intervene

  By Ikenna Orioha The Coordinator of Home Boy Movement, Comrade Bishop Godson Okereke, has strongly condemned the unwarranted arrests and detentions of innocent youths of Imo State by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who languish in its Awka custody. Okereke said that it was unprofessional and uncalled for, for the EFCC to invade […]

History

The Nigerian Governor Who Spent Just 17 Days in Office: The Extraordinary Story of Andy Uba’s Brief Reign in Anambra State

Imagine winning a governorship election, being sworn in as governor, moving into Government House and beginning to enjoy the privileges of the office, only to be told less than three weeks later that you are no longer the governor. That was the unusual political experience of Dr Andy Uba in Anambra State in 2007. His […]

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UK protesters against INEC chair were paid to stage the demonstration – Lawyer

  November 14, 2026 A United Kingdom-based Nigerian lawyer, Dayo Babalola, has alleged that some Nigerians who protested against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, outside Chatham House in London, were paid to stage the demonstration. Babalola, who said he was physically present at the event on Thursday, also dismissed […]

Politics

IMO APC SWC CAMPAIGN TOUR 2026: CHIEF COSMAS MADUBA AND HIS NINN PROJECT 2027 CAMPAIGN TEAM FEATURE PROMINENTLY IN NJABA LGA — AS IMO APC STATE CHAIRMAN OFFICIALLY PRESENTS APC FLAG TO CHIEF ODEBUBE AS THE PARTY’S STANDARD BEARER FOR NKWERRE/ISU/NJABA/NWANGELE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY

IMO APC SWC CAMPAIGN TOUR 2026: CHIEF COSMAS MADUBA AND HIS NINN PROJECT 2027 CAMPAIGN TEAM FEATURE PROMINENTLY IN NJABA LGA — AS IMO APC STATE CHAIRMAN OFFICIALLY PRESENTS APC FLAG TO CHIEF ODEBUBE AS THE PARTY’S STANDARD BEARER FOR NKWERRE/ISU/NJABA/NWANGELE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY — CALLS ON NJABA APC LEADERS TO CLOSE RANKS, STRENGTHEN INTERNAL UNITY […]

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27 YEARS OF REPRESENTATION: 28 QUESTIONS OWERRI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY MUST ASK A PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY INITIATIVE: WHERE ARE OUR PROJECTS, OUR RESOURCES AND OUR FEDERAL PRESENCE?

  By Phinehas Chidike (Okeokpa) Nwa Ekeocha Since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999, Owerri Federal Constituency has participated in nearly three decades of uninterrupted democratic representation at the Federal House of Representatives. Successive representatives have occupied this important legislative position, but a fundamental question remains: beyond elections, political promises, party celebrations and periodic […]

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COMMONWEALTH PRE-ELECTION ASSESSMENT TEAM HOLDS ENGAGEMENT WITH PDP NATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN ABUJA

  November 11, 2026 The Commonwealth Pre-Election Assessment Team today held an assessment and engagement meeting with the National Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Party’s National Headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. The Commonwealth delegation was led by Mr. Linford Andrews, Head of Electoral Support. Other members of the delegation included Musa Kaikai, […]