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Senate President defends defections as constitutional; Minority Leader accuses APC of undermining democracy. A heated exchange erupted on the floor of the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Minority Leader Patrick Moro traded words over the recent wave of defections by senators from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The disagreement began after Moro raised a point of order, expressing concern that the frequent defections were weakening the opposition and threatening Nigeria’s democratic structure. He argued that many of the defections lacked constitutional justification, accusing the ruling party of using “political inducement and intimidation” to lure opposition lawmakers. In response, Senate President Akpabio dismissed Moro’s allegations, stating that every senator has the constitutional right to freely associate with any political party of their choice. He emphasized that the Senate has no power to stop defections onc...

                          Nnamdi Kalu  🕊️ ENOUGH TALK — TIME FOR ACTION ON NNAMDI KANU’S FREEDOM For years, the cry for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has echoed across the Southeast and beyond. His arrest in 2015, re-arrest in 2021, and prolonged detention despite several court rulings in his favor have continued to stir deep anger, disappointment, and division among Nigerians — especially those who believe in fairness, justice, and the right to self-determination. From the days of the Aba Women’s Protest of 1929 to the civil war of 1967–1970, the Igbo people have never shied away from standing for what they believe in. But today, it seems our voices have become too comfortable behind microphones, rather than on the streets of moral courage. Now, the time for endless talk and social media noise is over. I will set aside my differences with politicians for one cause...

Tension has intensified across Nigeria’s religious and ethnic lines following new allegations by the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association, claiming that Fulani pastoralists are victims of “genocidal massacres” carried out by non-state actors, vigilante groups, and Yansakai militias. Miyetti Allah’s Allegation In a recent statement issued in Abuja, the association’s Secretary-General, Saleh Alhassan, lamented what he described as the “systematic and coordinated killings” of Fulani herders across several states. According to him, “vigilante groups have turned many rural communities into killing fields, executing Fulani men, women, and children in the name of fighting insecurity.” Miyetti Allah demanded an independent probe into these killings and urged the Federal Government to take immediate action, warning that continued silence could “fuel further division and retaliation.” The group also condemned what it called media bias and ethnic profiling that portray her...

Aba is emerging as a powerful hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and industrial growth in Nigeria’s South-East, proving why the city is now seen as a new light from the East. A New Light from the East — Aba Leads the Way It seems a new beacon of progress is shining from the East. During a recent speech in Abuja, the lights went out — a familiar scene in Nigeria. Yet, in that moment, Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State calmly declared: “We have solved the power problem in Aba.” What once sounded like a joke is now a reality. Residents confirm it — Aba now enjoys 24/7 electricity!  While others battle darkness, Aba is powering ahead. Businesses are booming, generators are silent, and life feels new again. To the people of Aba — una too much! You’ve been enjoying this comfort quietly oh! Should we all start moving to Aba now? 😄 This shows what visionary leadership and political will can achieve. Aba, the city of enterprise, is now lighting the way for Nigeria. 🌟 A child who sees a mothe...

South Africa Overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s Largest Fuel Importer Written By Elvis Ifeanyi 8:58 Am South  Africa has officially surpassed Nigeria to become Africa’s largest importer of petrol, marking a major shift in the continent’s energy landscape. According to data from energy consultancy CITAC, South Africa imported 4.2 million metric tonnes of fuel in the first quarter of 2025, outpacing Nigeria’s 3.1 million metric tonnes. This change follows the ramp-up of production at the Dangote Industries "Refinery" in Lagos, which has drastically reduced Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel. Before the refinery became operational, Nigeria was the continent’s top importer of refined petroleum products, spending billions of dollars annually to meet local demand despite being a major crude oil producer. Now, with the Dangote Refinery refining millions of litres of fuel daily, Nigeria has moved closer to achieving energy self-sufficiency — a development that many see as a turning poi...