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Obi Questions Silence of Past Protesters at Edwin Clark’s Memorial Lecture

News Leverage Editor May 7, 2025

Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has challenged the apparent silence of those who protested against former President Goodluck Jonathan, asking why…

Labour Party Suspends Otti, Sen Nwokocha, Kingibe, Sowumi, Ogah

News Leverage Editor May 7, 2025

The Disciplinary Committee has concluded their assignment and has submitted their report to the party leadership. The National Executive of the party met today May…

OMPAN Congratulates House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu on His 54th Birthday

News Leverage Editor May 7, 2025

The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) has joined family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt.…

Two International Fugitives Wanted for Human Trafficking and Armed Robbery Nabbed in Nigeria

News Leverage Editor May 7, 2025

The suspects, Felix Omoregie and Okwudili Sabastine Ezeje, were wanted in Belgium and the United Arab Emirates, respectively, for crimes including human trafficking, armed robbery,…

NEITI Salutes Governor Otti’s Leadership Style, Says His Policies Align With Values NEITI Represents

News Leverage Editor May 7, 2025

The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has saluted Governor Alex Otti's leadership style and said that his policies align with the values NEITI represents.

Abia Govt Set to Buy Over EEDC to Provide Uninterrupted Power Supply

News Leverage Editor May 7, 2025

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti says his government is set to buy over the Umuahia ringed fence of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC)…

Prepare for Higher Electricity Tariffs – FG to Nigerians

News Leverage Editor May 5, 2025

The minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Sunday, said a meeting has been scheduled between President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the power generation…

Presidency Rebuts Adesina’s Economic Claim, Says “He Spoke Like Peter Obi”

News Leverage Editor May 5, 2025

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy has taken aim at outgoing African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi…

Ex-Convict, Another Jailed for Hawking Naira Notes

News Leverage Editor May 5, 2025

Justice Yellin Bogoro of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 2, 2025, convicted and sentenced the duo of Folake Adeoti…

Governor Otti Attends Thanksgiving Mass Of Late Dr. Pascal G. Dozie

News Leverage Editor May 5, 2025

Earlier today, the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, attended the Thanksgiving Mass and Outing Service with the family of…

Mbah Participates in Enugu Marathon, Pledges to Attract 3 Million Visitors

News Leverage Editor May 4, 2025

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has announced plans to attract three million visitors annually, aiming to establish the state as a premier destination for tourism…

Peter Obi Condemns Arrest of VeryDarkMan, Raises Alarm Over Disturbing Breakdown of Rule of Law

News Leverage Editor May 4, 2025

Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has voiced strong criticism over the recent arrest of social media influencer Martin Vincent Otse, popularly…

Benjamin Kalu Hosts Inaugural Nigerian Former Legislators Forum Summit in Enugu

News Leverage Editor May 3, 2025

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, convened the inaugural summit of the Nigerian Former Legislators Forum (NFLF) in Enugu…

FCCPC Rejects WhatsApp’s Exit Threat, Affirms $220 Million Fine for Data Violations

News Leverage Editor May 3, 2025

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed WhatsApp’s recent claim that it may be forced to exit Nigeria due to the agency’s…

Community Bestows Chieftaincy Title on Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

News Leverage Editor May 3, 2025

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Dike Eji Aga Mba translated as “The People’s…

Tinubu Vows to Reclaim Forests, Strengthen Surveillance to Combat Insecurity

News Leverage Editor May 3, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged his administration’s resolve to reclaim Nigeria’s ungoverned forests and enhance surveillance efforts, particularly in the North West, as part…