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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu's government in a recent interview with Arise TV. El-Rufai's candid comments have sent shockwaves across the nation, raising questions about the effectiveness of the current administration. According to El-Rufai, President Tinubu's disapproval ratings have skyrocketed to over 90% across almost all states, with even his Southwest stronghold showing disapproval ratings of at least 51%. El-Rufai's assertion paints a grim picture of the president's popularity. The former governor also criticized Tinubu's cabinet, describing it as "a joke" and questioning the suitability and effectiveness of its members. This criticism raises concerns about the government's ability to deliver on its promises. El-Rufai believes Tinubu has no clear pathway to victory in future elections, predicting he might even end up in a distant third position. The former g...

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has warned the Uchenna Madu-led Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, to steer clear of the activities concerning the Ohanaeze leadership in general and Lagos State in particular.  Ohanaeze youths spoke in reaction to a statement by the Madu-led MASSOB wherein it endorsed Chief Senator John Azuta Mbata as President General of Ohanaeze, and Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene, President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Lagos State. However, in a statement made available to journalists on Monday, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said it was strange for MASSOB under Madu to abandon its agitation for Biafra to now dictate who is authentic Ohanaeze President-General.  While accusing Madu of doing the work of his pay masters, he urged the members of the public to ignore baseless claims from “such a factional leader of MASSOB”. Okwu declared that “Solomon Aguene is n...

The Anambra State Police Command has called on residents to remain vigilant and cooperative in the fight against crime, despite recent security challenges. In a statement on June 23, 2025, by the command's PPRO SP Tochukwu Ikenga emphasized the importance of community participation in maintaining security and preventing crimes. The police urged residents not to be discouraged from exposing unrepentant criminals, stressing that public cooperation is crucial in helping law enforcement agencies maintain law and order. The Joint Security Team has increased surveillance and patrols to deter crime and ensure public safety. Residents are encouraged to report security concerns or request assistance by contacting the Command Control Room at 07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer at 08039334002. Additionally, the "NPF Rescue Me" app is available for download on Android and iOS devices. The Anambra State Police Command reiterates its commitment to...

Over 200 academic staff of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, were on Wednesday, 18th June,  2025 trained on the Blackboard Learning Management System (BLMS). The training was in line with the 12 points agenda of the rector of the polytechnic, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, which harped on staff welfare and academic reinvention of programmes. The training was aimed at equipping lecturers with necessary skills needed for effective utilization of the blackboard LMS platform in delivering quality educational instruction.  The blackboard LMS  training, which took place at the ICT Academy of the institution, was sponsored by TETFund. The rector, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, represented by the Deputy Rector Academic, Dr. Nkiru Akabuike, in her opening remarks, revealed that the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, will go fully digital in teaching and learning from next session, saying that any teaching staff that has not gotten institutional e-mail has no place in the classro...

Aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarenwaju, has denied reports that the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) a yet to be registered political party, has been adopted as the opposition coalition's platform for the 2027 elections. In a tweet on Saturday, Olarenwaju attributed the misinformation to the media, stating that Nigerian newspapers often contribute to the challenges facedbin the country most times. According to Olarenwaju, a group is pursuing party registration for ADA, but this does not imply that the coalition has adopted it as their platform. He assured the public that when the time is right, the coalition's decisions and choices regarding ADA would be made public. The development follows a letter by the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NCG) to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking the registration of ADA as a new political party. The move has sparked speculation that prominent opposition figures, including Atiku Abub...

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has indicated interest to partner Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, in order to develop and empower students, who are talented in acting.   This was revealed by the National President of AGN, Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, when he led the executive of AGN on a courtesy call to the rector of the polytechnic, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, in her office. Dr. Ejezie stated that the group came to felicitate with the rector on her 100 days in office, and to unveil their partnership plan to her.  Ejezie, who is an alumnus of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, acknowledged that a lot of changes had taken place in the polytechnic within a few weeks of the current administration and commended the rector for the good work she is doing.  On the issue of partnership, he stated: "I believe that if we partnered very well, we could bring other celebrities to come to promote the polytechnic. A lot of things will change." He revealed that they had s...

By Prosper Okoye The Association for Orphans and Vulnerable Children NGOs in Nigeria (AONN), FCT Chapter, has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene in the ongoing strikes by primary school teachers and primary health care workers in Abuja. The call was made on Wednesday during the association’s quarterly meeting held in the nation's capital. Teachers under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) resumed an indefinite strike on March 24, 2025, over the non-payment of the ₦70,000 minimum wage. Similarly, primary health care workers under the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have been on strike since January 11, 2024, due to unpaid arrears and allowances. Health services across all six FCT area councils—Abaji, Kwali, Kuje, Gwagwalada, Bwari, and Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)—have remained largely paralysed. While commending the FCT Minister for his ongoing infrastructural initiatives, AONN FCT Coo...

The Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has distanced itself from a demand for the resignation of Enugu State governor, Barr Peter Mbah. Ohanaeze youths was reacting to a statement published by SaharaReporters, credited to one Mazi David Ani, who asked Mbah to resign over the herdsmen attacks on Isi-Uzo local government area. Mr Ani claimed to be chairman of Ohanaeze youths in Enugu State. However, in a statement issued on Tuesday by the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, he described Ani as an imposter. Okwu said such identity was unknown to Ohanaeze at any of its level. According to him, "while we sympathise with the people of Isi-Uzo over the unwarranted attack by herdsmen, calling for the governor's resignation is misplaced. "We are aware that governor Peter Mbah has invested so much in security. He has shown capacity as the governor of Enugu State by providing the s...

...Drivers Pay N250,000 To Recover Batteries Confiscated By ARTMA Officials   RAYMOND OZOJI reports Francis Izuchukwu Udobi, a tipper driver narrowly escaped death in the early hours of Friday 13th June, 2025 when hoodlums said to be working for officials of the Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) attacked him and unleashed terror and mayhem on him and his conductor in front of Young Shall Grow park Upper Iweka Onitsha, shortly after he parked his truck to collect a waybill sent to him from Lagos state.  The tipper driver who narrated his ordeal to HEADLINE NEWS, said the sad incident occurred at about 5:30 am on that fateful day. He said he parked his truck with his conductor inside it and went into the Young Shall Grow park to collect a waybill only for him to spot five hefty men who swooped on his truck beating his conductor and raiding his vehicle.  He said he rushed out immediately to know what was amiss only for the ARTMA recruited miscr...

By Kamen Chuks Ogbonna  Media Influencers are critical watchdogs of society. But the question is... As the moral barometer and compass of society, do your actions depend on who pays the piper, or do they prioritize societal good? In Anambra, all indices point toward a collective effort, championed by the Governor, to create a just and equitable society based on the philosophy of One State, One People, and One Agenda. It is an all-encompassing effort to ensure no one is left behind. It is comprehensive, addressing nearly every sphere of societal need. Over the past three years, Charly Nwa Mgbafor has made a deliberate impact on education by declaring it free, employing Solution Teachers, and equipping them with necessary tools like laptops. Bursary payment for our undergraduates is also in the pipeline.  In the health sector, he has built many hospitals and equipped them with modern facilities, strengthened the existing ones with modern equipment, declared free deli...