By Acho Marcus Nkire The Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) initiative, launched by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, is a bold step towards ensuring that the South-East region is fully integrated into Nigeria’s national development agenda. Designed as a key vehicle for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the…
THE PAYOFF LINES is a book about Nigeria, written by Chief SAMUEL U. NKIRE as a way of paying back to society, after practicing journalism for at least fifty years and rising in politics to the position of National Chairman, among other public service engagements. Any reader is sure to enrich his or her knowledge…
BY RUDOLF AGBAI Ivorian Government Denies Coup Rumours as President Ouattara Chairs Cabinet Meeting ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – May 22, 2025The presidency of Côte d’Ivoire has firmly denied reports of a military coup, confirming that President Alassane Ouattara presided over a scheduled Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday in Abidjan. A statement from the Ivorian…
By Julius Epelle Former National Chairman of the Progressive People’s Alliance PPA, Chief Sam Nkire, has called on the people of Southern Nigeria to adopt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. According him, “Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the only one who can win and ensure that power remains…
By Robert .C. Ebuka May 7, 2025 — Former UFC Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has denied posting a cryptic tweet that expressed frustration with the UFC and hinted at potential retirement. The tweet, which was quickly deleted, stated: “I’ve never spoken poorly of the UFC but with what I’ve just heard I’m…
By Joseph Bioyo | April 30, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria The Adamawa State Government has approved the recruitment of 4,000 new employees into the state’s civil service to fill existing vacancies across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, gave the directive on Monday, mandating the State Civil Service Commission to…
When Pope John Paul I died in 1978, after just 33 days of reign, this author was a young journalist and close friend of the then Catholic Bishop of Jos, Gabriel Gonsum Ganaka; while the now late Pope Francis was known as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a Jesuit Provincial Superior in faraway Argentina. As journalists, a…
By Acho Marcus Nkire In a continued effort to drive down fuel prices and boost local supply, the Dangote Refinery has announced another reduction in its petrol (Premium Motor Spirit, PMS) ex-depot price, now set at ₦835 per litre. The new rate marks a ₦30 drop from ₦865 per litre introduced just six days ago…
By Robert .C. Ebuka Inter Milan’s 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final has set the stage for a high-stakes second leg at the San Siro. While Inter holds a slim advantage, Bayern’s formidable attacking prowess and European pedigree ensure that the tie remains delicately poised. Inter…
