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Wike Declares Himself “Weapon” Against Atiku’s 2027 Ambitions

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Agboje Chuks

Abuja, Nigeria – Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has escalated his ongoing political feud with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, asserting he is the “weapon fashioned against” Atiku’s potential 2027 presidential bid.

This declaration follows Atiku’s public affirmation of his decision to select former Delta State Governor, Sen. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate in the 2023 election, stating he has no regrets.

Recall that the political landscape is currently abuzz with discussions of a potential coalition aimed at unseating incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

Sources indicate that this coalition’s ambitions extend beyond merely challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC), but include a strategic push to support Atiku Abubakar’s presumed presidential candidacy.

Recent interviews featuring Atiku Abubakar have fueled speculation that the coalition was not about Peter Obi but to get his Presidential ambition achieved in the 2027 election.

This aligns with Wike’s previously stated determination to thwart Atiku’s presidential aspirations, suggesting that his recent pronouncements was a direct continuation of this objective.

This platform gathered that Wike’s strong stance implies a willingness to actively undermine Atiku’s political maneuvers, potentially disrupting any coalition efforts and impacting the former Vice President’s chances of securing the presidency in 2027.

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Ekpemupolo, Dangote Amongs 100 Brand Personalities For This Year’s Peace Legend Award 

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The founder of PEACE LEGENDS AWARDS INTERNATIONAL, Mr Jesse Osero Amiri together with a body of distinguished researchers, committed to Peace in Nigeria and Africa at large will on 27th April, 2025 be celebrating the 14th edition of 100 brands and personalities who are transforming Nigeria and Africa at large

This edition will features award recognition of personalities who have distinguished themselves in different fields such as politics, business, science, arts, activism and sports.

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Delta PDP Mass Defection Signals Failure For GOV Sheriff’s Reelection ~ Okonma

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Agboje Chuks

Delta State based journalist and political analyst, Mr. Darlington Okonma, has urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to mend fences within the Delta State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP,  in other to get his reelection bid, asserting that the escalating rate of defections within the Party is a critical indicator of impending electoral defeat.

Darlington Okonma who is also the coordinator of Delta Decides and the Chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ika Chapter, gave this assertion during an interactive session with his colleagues at his Agbor residence.

His analysis paints a grim picture for the PDP, disclosing that the party’s grip on Delta State is rapidly loosening.

He argues that all the three senatorial districts were now exhibiting a marked shift towards the All Progressives Congress (APC), effectively relegating the PDP to opposition status.

“The sheer volume of PDP members abandoning the party signals a profound internal crisis,” Okonma stated. “Frankly, given the current trajectory, I fail to see a viable path to victory for Governor Oborevwori.”

He further detailed the erosion of PDP support across the state:

Speaking further, Mr. Darlington Okonma stated that the allegations of administrative neglect have fueled a sense of betrayal among voters in the traditionally supportive region, predicting a decisive loss for the PDP just as he cited significant political realignment.

He noted that the influence of key political figures, notably Tompolo, Ayiri, and their close ties to the presidency, are seen as insurmountable obstacles for the Governor.

The Delta born journalist revealed that the alignment of the Ika region with the Delta Integrity Group (DUG), a socio political group strongly affiliated to the All Progressives Congress, APC is specifically highlighted as a major indicator of Sheriff’s electoral failure.

Okonma also emphasized the Governor’s unprecedented low approval ratings, attributing them to perceived leadership shortcomings, just as he urged Oborevwori to address the public directly, particularly through press conferences, to dispel the notion that he is merely a political proxy for his predecessor, Senator Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa.

“Governor Oborevwori must urgently consolidate his base and repair the fractured relationships within the PDP,” Okonma concluded. “Failure to do so will almost certainly result in electoral defeat.”

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Tompolo Foundation Partners Delta NYSC, Launches Training Programme For Corps Members

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Over fifty corps members in Warri zonal Area on Tuesday participated in a training programme launch on enhancing the pedagogical skills of corps members organized by Tompolo foundation in Partnership with Delta State National youth service Corps.

Speaking during the official launch of the training programme, the chairman and founder of Tompolo foundation, CHIEF GOVERNMENT OWEIZIDE EKPOMUPOLO stated that the Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to initiatives that promote quality education.

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Ika South LG proposes N10.8b budget for 2025

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Jonathan Owuka

The Chairman of Ika South Local Government (LG), Engr. Jerry Ehiwarior, Tuesday, presented the 2025 fiscal appropriation of N 10. 786 billion to the Legislative Arm.

Presenting the draft budget, tagged, “Budget of Reality” before the House, Engr. Ehiwarior noted that the document was prepared in line with current economic realities in Nigeria.

According to the local government boss, “this year’s budget is so christened because it centres on present economic situation in Nigeria.”

The Chairman also stated, “in putting it together, there was due reflection on the fiscal provisions for previous years, and an intelligent forecast made for 2025 budget, based on recurrent and capital expenditures.

“Maximum diligence was brought to play in the allocation of votes to different heads, especially on the overhead cost, in order to avoid a situation of unutilised provisions.

“With this, more votes were projected to capital expenditure which will create room for more projects to be executed, as it remains the bedrock for effective and sustainable L
Local government advancement.”

He explained that in relation to the provision for previous years, this year’s budget size was equally shot up due to salary increase occasioned by new minimum wage, anticipated capital projects, inflation-related increases in over head cost and expected Consolidated Revenue Fund.

He stressed that the budget was geared towards the active promotion of economic growth, improvement of infrastructure and enhancement of service to the people of Ika South.

He added that the budget estimates were based on a thorough review of the local government’s revenue and expenditure projections as well as its strategic priorities.

The breakdown of the budget shows that N6, 531, 900, 000. 00 is earmarked for recurrent commitments, while N4, 255, 900 000. 00 was allocated for capital expenditure.

Ehiwarior said the budget is expected to be funded through statutory allocation from the Federation Account, State statutory transfers and internally -generated revenue.

Receiving the estimates, the Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Linus Ikem, while commending the Chairman for his proactive approach to governance, said the council boss had done well within the period that he had been at the helm of affairs in the local government

He praised him for being a responsive leader and assured him that the House would give the needed attention and speedy passage to the draft budget for the overall benefit of the people of Ika South Local Government Area.

The motion to accept the draft estimates as a working document was moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Gloria Aboh Ebuh, the Councillor representing Ward 10, and was seconded by Hon. Jude Etuoke, the Councillor representing Ward 20.

Those who accompanied the Chairman to the budget presentation included the Vice Chairman, Hon. Mrs Glory Amamosa Onyeagbor, the Secretary to the Local Government, (SLG),Mr. Kainji Obia Aluge, the Head of Personnel Management, (HPM),Mrs Patricia Nmakwe, Supervisors of the Council, Heads of Department (HODs/2ICs, Ika South PDP Chairman, Comrade Amaechi Igumbor, the Assistant State Secretary of the PDP, Delta State, Hon. Godwin Ezedum, Chief Oni Agbobu, Hon. Ifeanyi Nmoye and other party faithful.

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Stop deceiving Governor Oborevwori, Owanta people, Efamehule tells Delta SSG

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By Ika Mirror

Based on Elder Sheriff Oborevwore’s policy on whistle blowing and In a reaction to a recent publication in Ika Mirror claiming that Dr Kingsley Emu, Secretary to the Delta State Government, has recently renovated the ALIOSIMI Primary Healthcare Center.
High Chief Monday Efamehule, the Odabemeze of Owa Kingdom, a native and resident of ALIOSIMI has advised the SSG and his cohorts to stop deceiving the Governor of Delta State and his community ALIOSIMI especially, those living outside Owanta ALIOSIMI.

According to him, the Health Care Center was built during the time of Governor Uduaghan, when Kingsley Emu was the commissioner for commerce and that it shares boundaries with one of his plots and a stone throw away from his ALIOSIMI residence.
Chief Odabemeze noted that the ALIOSIMI health center which the SSG is claiming to have recently renovated has never been occupied or used and that Dr Kingsley Emu actually kept the center’s equipment in a private facility some of which he’s now bringing out to say he is renovating the facility.
That the only thing which Kingsley Emu has done to this facility is to bring back the center’s equipment and fence the place, of which this fencing may have been in the original BOQ when the contract was initially awarded.

He advised the SSG and his cohorts to stop playing with the intelligence of Owanta people and rather use his good office to attract viable projects to his community rather than fencing an already completed project and claiming to have renovated same.

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Dr, Chukwuma Ex-wife Francesca Iwunze, Son Dada Christopher Nwaonicha, Against My Brother’s Burial ~Anna Nwaonicha

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As the remains of late American trained Organic Chemist, a revered community and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Chukwuma Nwaonicha continued to lie cold in the morgue, a younger sister to the deceased, Ann Nwaonicha has accused his ex-wife, Francesca Ifenyinwa Iwunze, Vincent Arimokwu and Sunday Nwaonicha of instigating controversial court issues which have hindered the burial plans of her late elder brother..

The American based Ann who spoke in an online interview with newsmen during the week, frowned at the behaviours of the aforementioned persons who according to her have frustrated efforts to bury Dr Chukwuma Nwaonicha since his sudden demise more than two years ago.

She said, “My late elder brother, Dr Chukwuma Nwaonicha, was a caring and loving man who supported his family members very well in many areas. He was a good brother, a good father to his children, and a good friend to many both in Nigeria and in the United States of America.

“We received the sad news of his sudden death with a great shock because he was not sick. After his death, I took it upon myself to organize his children in the United States of America in order for us to give him a befitting burial. His ex-wife and mother to one of his children, last son, Francesca Ifenyinwa Iwunze, was carried along in the burial plans. She continued avoiding phone calls and did not care. I came to Nigeria with my late brother’s eldest child and son, Ostin, and with the involvement of other family members, we made all necessary arrangements for the burial. It was at the point of burying him that we were stopped by a High Court in Asaba after a suit was instituted against us by Francesca Ifenyinwa Iwunze and her son, Dada Christopher Nwaonicha. She was encouraged to go to court by Vincent Arimokwu and Sunday Nwaonicha.

Unfortunately, we have been in court since the case was instituted in 2023, and none of these family members have shown interest in getting our brother and father buried. Instead, they continued to spread lies and work against every move towards plans for the burial of Dr Chukwuma Nwaonicha. I have tried severally to make them see reasons why we should bury Dr Chukwuma Nwaonicha as he will not continue to be in the mortuary, but none of them is ready to listen to me. It’s really shameful and unbelievable that a man who has served his family, community, and government genuinely will be humiliated to this extent after his death.

While stating that she is not going to get tired in her efforts to get her late elder brother buried, Ann Nwaonicha appealed to concerned Agbor people, including politicians of Ika extraction to join her in the move to bury Dr Chukwuma Nwaonicha as his continued stay in the mortuary is very bad and unacceptable.

She added, “As Vincent Arimokwu continues to come to court to support Francesca Iwunze, his brother is crying out in the Montgomery jail to leave him alone to be buried.

“Vincent Arimokwu is money hungry. His goal is to steal his brother, Dr Chukwuma Nwaonicha s land even though he is owed nothing. No matter how much help he receives all the way to his daughter receiving money from Ann Nwaonicha to start a business, he remains ungrateful and looks for more.

“Ann Nwaonicha even paid money for a borehole to be dug at his house so that he and his family could drink water. Yet, this was not enough, and he wanted more.

“Ann Nwaonicha has spent over $30,000 U.S dollars on expenses related to the burial of Dr Chukwuma Nwaonicha. At this point, it feels like there is no end in site. My late brother’s ex-wife, Francesca Iwunze and her son, Dada Christopher Nwaonicha, Vincent Arimokwu and Sunday Nwaonicha are owing me”.

“God will judge anyone against the burial of Dr Chukwuma Nwaonicha because he does not deserve to be treated this way.

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Sen. Natasha Has Six Children From Different Men ~ Sen. Nwaeboyi

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Senator Nwaebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the 10th Senate, has made claims regarding Senator Natasha Akpoti’s personal life in response to her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Goodwill Akpabio.

During an interview on Arise TV, Senator Nwaebonyi stated that Senator Natasha Uduaghan Akpoti has six children from six different fathers, noting that she was a brother blackmail people

Speaking of the incident about the pre birthday party of Sen. Akpabio, the Deputy Chief Whip asserted that he witnessed Senator Akpoti and her husband arriving at Senate President Akpabio’s residence in Uyo, with Senator Akpoti and her husband in the back of the vehicle while he sat in the front

He revealed that, at their arrival of Akpabio’s residence, Senator Natasha Uduaghan Akpoti sat at his parlor because she was complaining of her shoe and was never held by the Senate President

“How do you think the Senate President would hold her hand when there were about twenty Senators there?”

Senator Nwaebonyi further stated that Senator Akpoti has previously made similar allegations against former Governor Yahaya Bello, Reno Omokri, Dino Melaye, and Femi Fani-Kayode, suggesting a pattern of what he describes as ‘falsehoods.’

It was also gathered from investigation and other news sources, like Nairaland, and the trumpet newspaper that Senator Natasha whose mother is from Ukraine had filed a lawsuit against her current husband, High Chief Emma Uduaghan, in November 2020. The lawsuit, filed through Indemnity Chambers, reportedly included allegations of breach of promise of marriage, poisoning, assault, financial loss, and deceit, which allegedly compelled her husband to marry her.

Sources also indicate that High Chief Uduaghan has a long-standing relationship with Senate President Akpabio, dating back to Akpabio’s time as governor.

Additionally, it has been alleged that Senator Akpoti’s companies were major contractors for projects overseen by Senator Akpabio during his tenure as NDDC chairman.”

Though the Nigerian Senate has rejected Natasha who first got married at 19 and gave birth to his first Son, Daniel petition claiming it lacked merit, and was already in court and has suspended her for six months.

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Anambra Poll: PDP Nomination Form Remain Unsold, As Deadline Relapses

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As the Peoples Democratic Party closes the sale of its N40m expression of interest and nomination forms for the upcoming Anambra governorship election, no aspirant has stepped forward to purchase them.

The party initially scheduled the sale of forms between February 24 and March 5, with a March 7 deadline for submission.

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Onelove Delta Frowns at Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Over Neglect

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Agboje Chuks

Onelove Delta, a socio-political pressure group that actively supported Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori during his gubernatorial campaign, has hinted at plans to release a press statement addressing their concerns.

The group made this known through its Director-General, Amb. Ushi Israel, following an enlarged meeting held recently in Asaba, Delta State.

While details of the forthcoming press statement remain unclear, sources suggest that the group’s dissatisfaction stems from the perceived neglect by Governor Oborevwori’s administration. Reports indicate that members of Onelove Delta are discontented over their inability to secure appointments within the government since his assumption of office.

More details are expected to emerge once the official statement is released.

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