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Elections

NDC Media Appointments Spark Obidient Backlash, Questions Over Party Unity

Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read

The appointment of Agada Abuh Theophilus as Director of New Media and Strategic Communications by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has triggered strong reactions from members of the Obidient Movement, who accuse the party of sidelining supporters of Peter Obi and rewarding a figure they claim has a history of criticizing the former Labour Party presidential candidate.

Judiciary

Senatorial Aspirant Petitions EFCC Over Alleged ₦20 Million Extortion by NDC Screening Committe

Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read

A former senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Sir OAU Onyema, has petitioned the EFCC over allegations that he was pressured into paying ₦20 million during the party’s screening process under the impression that it was necessary to secure consideration for the Enugu West Senatorial ticket.

Elections

Ossai Protests Alleged Exclusion from Enugu North Bye-Election Ballot, Seeks INEC Clarification

Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial candidate for the Enugu North bye-election, Okwudili Ossai, has raised concerns over the alleged omission of his name and party from the ballot for the June 20 poll, insisting that all legal requirements for participation were duly met.

Economy

FG Approves Payments to 1,240 Local Contractors, Moves to Clear Verified Debts Nationwide

Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read

The Federal Government has approved payments to over 1,240 local contractors across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of efforts to settle verified outstanding obligations, boost business liquidity, and support economic growth across the country.

Elections

INEC to Issue Access Code to Political Parties for Candidate Upload Ahead of 2027 Elections

Jun 10, 2026 · 1 min read

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will issue official access codes to all registered political parties on June 26, 2026, to enable the upload of candidates who emerged from party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.

South East Affairs

The Corporate Governance Illusion: How the SEDC Budget Scandal Unmasks the Peter Mbah and Mark Okoye Governance Model

Jun 10, 2026 · 3 min read

The Senate’s recent grilling of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over ₦4 billion in unaccounted expenditures and a controversial ₦153 million Abuja liaison office has sparked intense public debate. Critics argue that the scandal exposes a shared governance model between SEDC Managing Director Mark Okoye and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah—one characterized by corporate aesthetics, high-profile PR, and extensive budgets, but lacking in tangible, grassroots execution.

Investigations

Senate Gives South East Development Commission 7-Day Ultimatum Over ₦16.6bn Expenditure

Jun 10, 2026 · 1 min read

The Nigerian Senate has directed the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to provide a full account of ₦16.6 billion in federal allocations within one week, following concerns raised over its financial records.

entertainment

Legal Battle Line Drawn: Peter Obi Slams Kenneth Okonkwo With ₦5 Billion Defamation Suit Over Bribery Allegations

Jun 10, 2026 · 1 min read

The political alliance between the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, and prominent actor-turned-politician Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo has completely fractured. Obi, through his legal team at Madiba Chambers, has served Okonkwo with a pre-litigation demand, threatening a massive ₦5 billion defamation lawsuit unless an immediate public retraction and apology are issued over reckless bribery claims made on live national television.

Judiciary

Rebuttal to Recent Media Report on Chief Uche Geoffrey NNaji .

Jun 09, 2026 · 3 min read

Recent public discourse has been dominated by a widely circulated report by Premium Times concerning alleged claims involving the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. The report has generated considerable debate among political stakeholders and observers, prompting calls for clarity and a more contextual understanding of the issues raised.

Governance

RMRDC Expands ISO-Certified Laboratory Services to Boost Gold Value Addition and Certified Mineral Exports

Jun 09, 2026 · 2 min read

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has approved the expansion of its ISO-certified laboratory services as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's gold value chain, promote certified mineral exports, and enhance the country's credibility in the global precious minerals market.