From Marcus Nkire Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi (representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke Federal Constituency, Plateau State), on Wednesday led a brief but strategic meeting aimed at charting a clearer course for the Nigerian Navy’s financial direction in the year ahead. The session, though concise, dug into the nitty-gritty of budgetary…
From Marcus Nkire Jake Paul has revealed that he required a second operation on his jaw following his knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua in their December bout. The fight, held at Miami’s Kaseya Center, was a high-profile match backed by Netflix and widely discussed across the boxing world. Paul, who has transitioned from online personality…
CHANGE OF NAME *Due to popular demands, especially from the Seventh-Day Adventists and non-Christian religious bodies, the SUNDAY SCHOOL column has been changed to SAM NKIRE ON SUNDAY. This is to accommodate larger readership. Thank you. GOD WILL SURELY ANSWER YOU, IT’S WRITTEN. *In the book of John 14:14, Jesus said: “If you ask anything…
From John okwe The All Progressives Congress (APC) has halted its planned ward, local government, and state congresses in Abia State indefinitely, amid increasing political chatter surrounding a possible defection by Governor Alex Otti. The party conveyed the decision in a letter dated February 18, 2026, addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The…
From Marcus Nkire A tense scene unfolded during yesterday’s plenary in the House of Representatives as lawmakers clashed over proposed adjustments to the Electoral Act. The disagreement centered on whether the country should maintain manual election procedures or proceed with the electronic transmission system, which has been approved for more than two years. Minority members…
POLITICS IS NOT A DIRTY GAME *This sermon was first published on Wednesday, 18-02-26. However, it became compelling to repeat its publication after the recent primary elections conducted by some political parties in Nigeria turned out dirty and not so clean. *It is sad to note that there were numerous complaints about malpractices during the…
By Kelvin Ezih An adjoined committee of the National Assembly has endorsed the N1.5 trillion proposed for the Nigerian Army in the 2026 budget, signaling its readiness to ensure that the funds are released without delay once approved. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Abdulaziz Yar’Adua (APC, Katsina Central), disclosed the committee’s position…
From Marcus Nkire A fresh wave of resignations has shaken the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Aba South LGA and Aba North LGA, as eight key local party officers announced their departure on Monday, citing internal realignments and shifting political interests. In coordinated statements, the following officers tendered their resignations with immediate effect:From Aba…
From Marcus Nkire At a community gathering in Amapu Ntigha, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh united with Hon. Ginger Onwusibe for an empowerment initiative aimed at supporting residents of the area. During the event, Alex Ikwechegh praised Onwusibe for his ongoing work within the Isiala Ngwa North/South Federal Constituency. He congratulated beneficiaries of the programme and urged…
JESUS TOOK AWAY OUR WORRIES. ONLY BELIEVE. Isaiah 53:4 says: “Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. . .” *In Hebrew, grief and sorrow mean sickness and pain. Jesus Christ bore our diseases and pains while He was being crucified on the Cross of Calvary for the sins of the people of…
