Senator Dickson Wins Democracy Award, Urges President Tinubu to Protect ECOWAS and Democratic Institutions
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja Former Bayelsa Governor and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other African leaders to strengthen democratic institutions, safeguard the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and ensure credible elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. Senator…
Omga007Obi Says Hunger, Hardship Greatest Harassment Facing Nigerians
By Nkechinyere Ewa, Abakaliki Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has said hunger and worsening economic hardship have become the greatest form of harassment confronting Nigerians, urging citizens to demand better governance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi, the 2027 NDC presidential candidate spoke on Friday while addressing journalists at the burial of…
You Can Target me, But You Cannot Silence the Truth…Livinus Chibuike Victor
Opinion Piece There comes a point in a nation’s trajectory where silence is no longer an option it becomes complicity. For months, I have faced a relentless campaign of intimidation, arbitrary harassment, and targeted lawlessness designed to achieve a single goal: absolute, forced silence. But let me be unequivocally clear to those pulling the strings:…
2027 Election : Joseph Faduri Unveils Blue Print for a New Nigeria, Youth-Driven Vision, Advocates Leadership Renewal
By Joy Omagha Idam As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, presidential aspirant of the Action Alliance (AA), Joseph Faduri, has presented his vision for Nigeria, centred on youth leadership, economic revival, institutional reforms and national development. Faduri, who previously sought the Labour Party presidential ticket in 2023, said his…
Public Interest Lawyer Urges Gov. Nwifuru to Secure Immediate Release of Detained Amasiri Citizens
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja A Public Interest Lawyer, Maduabuchi O. Idam, has called on the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, to urgently facilitate the immediate release of detained citizens of Amasiri, describing the move as more pressing than the recent restoration of the Amasiri Development Centre. In a letter dated July 29, 2026,…
Weekenders Magazine Executive Director Urges Governor Nwifuru to Order the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Remaining Amasiri Detainees
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The Executive Director of Weekenders Media Commercial Limited, publishers of Weekenders Magazine, Princess Joy Omagha Idam, has passionately appealed to the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, to exercise the powers of his office by ordering the immediate and unconditional release of the remaining Amasiri indigenes still being held in…
DG DSS Hails NUJ Honour as Milestone in Strengthening Security-Media Partnership
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The conferment of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Man of the Year 2026 Award on the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, MON, has been described as a significant affirmation of the growing partnership between Nigeria’s security agencies and the media in advancing national development….
NAWOJ Mourns Dr Jophia Nanker Gupar, Pays Tribute to Her Legacy of Compassion
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Jophia Nanker Gupar, describing her death as a painful loss while celebrating a life dedicated to kindness, compassion and service to humanity. In a condolence message issued following her peaceful passing in the early hours…