MDCAN begins 21-day warning strike over salary disparity.

The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, has begun a 21-day warning strike in Anambra over non-implementation of Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS).

The Chairman of MDCAN-COOUTH, Amaechi Nwachukwu, made the disclosure at a news conference on Monday in Awka.

Association is demanding that the CONMESS recently granted to resident doctors be extended to its members.

It warned that failure to implement the adjustment within the stipulated period would lead to an indefinite industrial action by its members.

Mr Nwachukwu said the association had earlier engaged the hospital management over their demand and received the assurances that the issue would be resolved.

He, however, expressed disappointment that the promised adjustment was yet to be reflected in the soon-to-be-paid October salary.

According to him, it is customary for any salary increment or allowance approved for resident doctors to be automatically extended to their supervising consultants.

“The consultants are responsible for training resident doctors and conducting medical research,” he said.

How a Military General Ordered My Assassination Wike Opens Up.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has alleged that a military general once ordered his assassination during the 2019 general elections.

Wike made the disclosure on Thursday in an interview with Channels Television.

He said the attempt on his life came under the directive of the then Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi.

According to the former Rivers State governor, many of the opposition governors who now complain of persecution have not faced the kind of threats he endured while in office.

Obidient Movement Denies Asking Jonathan to Abandon 2027 Presidential Ambition for Peter Obi

The Obidient Movement has dismissed reports claiming it appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to drop any plans of contesting the 2027 presidential election in favor of Mr. Peter Obi.

According to Independent News on Sunday, September 14, 2025, the National Coordinator of the movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, clarified in a conversation with Daily Independent that the claim was “misleading and inaccurate.”

Tanko explained that what the movement emphasized was the principle of reciprocity, pointing to Obi’s loyalty to Jonathan during a critical political moment in 2015.

“That report is false. We never asked former President Jonathan to step down for Peter Obi. What transpired was that I was asked to comment on Obi’s visit to Jonathan. I explained that they share a long-standing relationship and reminded people that Obi stood by Jonathan when others betrayed him. Therefore, it is only natural for Jonathan to reciprocate Obi’s gesture. At no time did I use the words ‘beg’ or ‘step down,’” Tanko stated.

He recalled that during Jonathan’s presidency, when he faced intense opposition and eventual defeat, many political heavyweights, including Rotimi Amaechi, worked against him. However, Obi remained steadfast in his support and refused to join the opposition’s campaign to oust Jonathan.

Tanko stressed that the Obidient Movement is not pressuring Jonathan, but rather calling for fairness and mutual respect. He added that as the 2027 elections draw closer, the movement believes Jonathan should naturally consider supporting Obi in recognition of his past loyalty.

Ex-Wike Aide Compares Amaechi and Obi, Says Obi Enjoys Wider National Acceptance

A former media aide to Governor Nyesom Wike, Mr. Opunabo Inkor-Tariah, has shared his views on former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.

In an interview with Vanguard on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Inkor-Tariah praised Amaechi’s record as a minister but argued that he still has a long way to go if he intends to rival Obi’s nationwide popularity.

According to him, Amaechi is a straightforward leader who truly cares about Rivers State and its people. While acknowledging that he is not without flaws, he noted that the former transportation minister made significant contributions during his time in office.

However, Inkor-Tariah stressed that Obi holds the edge in terms of national acceptance. He explained that Obi enjoys wider support across Nigeria and that Amaechi would need to work tirelessly to reach that level.

He also pointed out that President Bola Tinubu faces slim chances of winning Rivers State in any future election.

“Amaechi is an honest man. He loves Rivers State and its people. As a minister, he performed very well. I am not saying he is a saint, but he is good.
We are talking about a nation and not Rivers State. If you place Peter Obi side by side with Amaechi, Obi has more acceptability. Amaechi has to work assiduously to reach Obi’s status,” he said.

Sam Amadi: “Nigeria Needs Fresh Leaders, Not Recycled Politicians”

Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has sparked conversations about the future of Nigeria’s politics after questioning the recycling of familiar political figures ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a post on his official X account, Amadi asked:

“Can someone tell me what I would gain by changing Tinubu for Amaechi, Hope for Araraume, Malami for Gbaja, El-Rufai for Tinubu or Shettima? What is the point of the change? Why can we not have a different politics with the likes of Peter Obi, Adesina, Shehu Sani, Aisha etc? Why?”


According to him, merely rotating the same old leaders does not represent real change but only extends the cycle that has hindered Nigeria’s progress.

Amadi stressed that the country needs a new political direction driven by fresh voices and visionary leadership, not individuals who have already been in power without delivering transformative results.

He pointed to leaders like Peter Obi, Akinwumi Adesina, Shehu Sani, and Aisha Yesufu as examples of figures who could inject new energy and ideas into governance.

Until Nigeria breaks away from its entrenched political structures, Amadi warned, the nation may remain trapped in a cycle of disappointment.

El-Rufai, a former Kaduna State Governor, spoke on Sunday, August 31, during an appearance on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has stated that it will be impossible to fix Nigeria in four years.

Speaking on the issue, he urged former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi not to make such promise.

El-Rufai, a former Kaduna State Governor, spoke on Sunday, August 31, during an appearance on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme.

Peter Obi previously stated that he would serve only one term if elected president in 2027, insisting that four years is enough to reset Nigeria.

Also, Rotimi Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation, said he would be willing to serve just one term if he secures his party’s presidential ticket. He stated that he would step down after four years to promote rotation and stability.

Reacting to the claims, El-Rufai said that both men, having governed their respective states, should know that four years is not sufficient to deliver meaningful reforms.

“Now, on the question of people coming out and saying, I will do one term, I don’t think anyone believes that.

“I don’t think it is right. You should not constitutionally give up what is yours. And frankly, as someone who has been governor for eight years, and Amaechi and Peter Obi have both been governors, they know the time it takes to make meaningful change in government. Four years is not enough,” he said.

The former governor added that politicians who make such pledges often change their minds once they assume office.

“So, I want to appeal to everyone to stop making these commitments of ‘I will do four years’ or ‘I will do eight years’, because nobody believes you,” he added.

Fmr. Minister Rotimi Amaechi has declared that there is “no retreat, no surrender” in his quest to contest the presidency in 2027, under the platform of the ADC.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is considering former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Anambra Governor Peter Obi among possible southern candidates for its 2027 presidential ticket, according to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Mohammed described Jonathan as “the most celebrated politician today” and said Obi would be welcomed if he returned to the PDP.

He added that other southern politicians, including Governor Seyi Makinde and even former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi, could be in the mix, stressing that the PDP was open to credible figures who could strengthen the party.

The PDP NEC recently zoned its 2027 presidential slot to the South, while retaining the chairmanship for the North, and reaffirmed Umar Damagum as National Chairman.

Meanwhile, the ruling APC has already endorsed President Tinubu for re-election in 2027.

#PDP #Jonathan #PeterObi #2027Elections #NigeriaPolitics #BreakingNews

Amaechi Blasts Tinubu’s Leadership: “Nigerians Are Tired, Nobody Is Happy”

Former Rivers State Governor and APC chieftain, Rotimi Amaechi, has openly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, warning that Nigerians are growing weary under the current leadership.

Speaking on the rising discontent across the country, Amaechi condemned the government’s policies and governance style, noting that frustration has become widespread.

“Whether the government wants to conduct credible elections or not, one thing is certain—time is up,” Amaechi declared.

He stressed that Nigerians’ dissatisfaction is not confined to one region, pointing out that even in Rivers and the South, people share the same struggles felt nationwide.

“Nigerians are tired because no one is happy under Tinubu, not even in Rivers or across the South,” he said.

Amaechi further dismissed attempts to frame the political atmosphere as a North-South rivalry, insisting that the real issue is the suffering faced by citizens across all regions.

His blunt remarks reflect the growing pressure on the Tinubu administration to address deepening socio-economic challenges and restore public confidence through genuine reforms and inclusive governance.

PDP Zoning: Obi Must Be Wary Of ADC, Adibe Warns

Political analyst Prof. Jideofor Adibe has cautioned presidential hopeful Peter Obi to tread carefully in his dealings with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, stressing that the party’s zoning stance for 2027 remains uncertain.

Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Adibe noted that while both the PDP and APC have zoned their 2027 presidential tickets to the South, the ADC is yet to decide — leaving room for northern aspirants like Atiku Abubakar to push for the slot.

Atiku, a key ADC coalition member, has declared interest in running, a move seen as a direct challenge to southern contenders such as Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi.

“If I were Obi, I would be extremely suspicious,” Adibe said, describing the political game as a “chess match” where vigilance and strategic foresight are essential.

He added that Obi is known for “not thinking on the surface” and likely has contingency plans, but warned that in the coming months the motives behind PDP’s zoning decision would become clearer.

The professor maintained that the unfolding scenario is a power struggle that could either strengthen or derail Obi’s 2027 ambition.

#Politics #PeterObi #PDP #ADC #2027Elections

2027: Peter Obi Warned To Be Cautious Of ADC Amid PDP Zoning Move

Political analyst Prof. Jideofor Adibe has cautioned presidential hopeful Peter Obi to be wary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as political alignments ahead of 2027 gather steam.

This comes after both the PDP and APC zoned their presidential tickets to the South, while the ADC remains undecided. With Atiku Abubakar eyeing the presidency under the coalition, analysts believe Obi and other southern aspirants like Rotimi Amaechi may face stiff competition.

Adibe described Obi as a strategic thinker but warned that navigating Nigeria’s political chessboard will require “vigilance, deep planning, and suspicion of alliances.”

Former federal lawmaker and APC leader, Chidi Wihioka, has accused ex-governor Rotimi Amaechi of betraying the trust of Rivers people and causing the state to lose the Dangote refinery project.


Speaking in a live coverage by Symfoni, Wihioka said Amaechi’s alleged selfishness denied Rivers the economic opportunities now being enjoyed by Lagos and the Southwest. “We thought he (Amaechi) was sincere, but he was not. Thank God God used Wike to liberate us. If Wike had been governor then, he would never have allowed our refinery to leave Rivers State. By now, we would have been enjoying the benefits. Most of our youths loitering around without jobs would have been employed there,” he declared.

The former House of Representatives member said he personally visited the Dangote refinery site in Lagos and was overwhelmed by its scale. “As a former House member, I went to the site—it took us 2 days. We couldn’t cover the whole area. The facilities and things granted to those communities are what we were supposed to have gotten in Rivers State,” Wihioka recounted.

He insisted that the state lost out because of one man’s alleged greed. “But one selfish man decided to ask for his personal benefit over the interest of Rivers State, which he swore an oath to protect and defend,” he added.

2027: ADC Coalition Deceiving Nigerians, Says Baba-Ahmed, Declares Loyalty To Obi

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition as a deception, insisting it cannot rescue Nigeria from its current challenges.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Baba-Ahmed reaffirmed his loyalty to Peter Obi and declared willingness to be his running mate again in the 2027 presidential election.

“I’m in the Labour Party. I’m a Peter Obi man. I still want Peter Obi to come back to the Labour Party and contest the 2027 election,” he said.

Obi, who has signaled interest in the 2027 race, has recently engaged with ADC coalition figures including Atiku Abubakar, David Mark, Nasir el-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rauf Aregbesola.

Baba-Ahmed, however, maintained that his political future is tied to Obi, noting, “There are two individuals I would deputise. The first has not said anything. The second is Peter Obi. I’m always with Peter Obi until he decides not to.”

#PeterObi #DattiBabaAhmed #NigeriaPolitics2027

Coalition Will Collapse by September Sole ADC Reps Member Drops Fresh Hint.

The sole House of Representatives member on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Leke Abejide, has predicted that the opposition coalition formed around the party will collapse by September.

Abejide, who represents Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency of Kogi State, said the coalition’s failure to secure a single seat in the August 16 by-elections signalled the beginning of its end.

“The coalition collapsed last Saturday; across the country, they could not even win one seat. That was the beginning of the end. By early next month, the coalition will collapse completely,” Abejide said while appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Friday.

He argued that the group’s attempt to “hijack” the ADC would not succeed, stressing that he remained the “landlord” of the party.

“I didn’t establish the party, but I am the one who kept it alive. I have never defected to a big party. I used the ADC to contest all my elections and also brought others into both the National Assembly and state assembly,” he added.

The lawmaker maintained that key coalition leaders had no roots in the ADC. According to him, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra governor Peter Obi were never members of the party. He noted that while former Senate President David Mark and former Osun governor Rauf Aregbesola have joined the ADC, they held no leadership roles.

In July, the coalition had adopted the ADC as its political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, naming Mark as interim chairman and Aregbesola as national secretary.

Other prominent members include former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi, Senator Dino Melaye, former Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalong, former Benue governor Gabriel Suswam, and publisher Dele Momodu.

Top 10 Richest Politicians in Nigeria (2025 Estimates)

1. Bola Ahmed Tinubu – $7–$8.4 Billion
2. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) – $5 Billion
3. Atiku Abubakar – $1.4–$3 Billion
4. Ifeanyi Ubah – $1.7 Billion
5. Olusegun Obasanjo – $1.6 Billion
6. Rochas Okorocha – $1.4 Billion
7. Orji Uzor Kalu – $1.1 Billion
8. Dino Melaye – $800 Million
9. Rotimi Amaechi – $780 Million

2027 Polls: APC Chieftain Warns Obi-Atiku Alliance Could Threaten Party’s Chances

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Dominic Alancha, has cautioned that a possible alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra Governor Peter Obi could significantly weaken the ruling party’s chances in the 2027 elections.

Speaking on Channels TV, Alancha said a joint Obi-Atiku ticket could mobilize over 13 million votes, adding that the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) already has strong political heavyweights, including David Mark, Rotimi Amaechi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rauf Aregbesola.

He also advised President Bola Tinubu to drop the Muslim-Muslim ticket in 2027, warning it could erode national appeal and hand the opposition an easy campaign advantage.

Alancha further noted growing northern support for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s possible comeback bid, calling it a “serious political undercurrent” that the APC cannot ignore.

#NigeriaPolitics #2027Elections #APC #ObiAtikuAlliance

Amaechi’s Presidential Bid Dead On Arrival – Wike

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says the 2027 presidential ambition of former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi is “dead on arrival.”

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike dismissed Amaechi’s chances, arguing he lacked respect for the rule of law during his tenure as Rivers governor and could not fight corruption or deliver good governance.

Amaechi, who left the APC for the ADC in 2025 to pursue a presidential ticket, was runner-up to President Bola Tinubu in the 2022 APC primaries. But Wike insists Nigerians will not hand him the ADC ticket, let alone the presidency.

#2027Elections #Wike #Amaechi

Aisha Yesufu Calls for Sack of Tinubu’s Aide Over Mockery of Opposition Leaders

Renowned rights activist Aisha Yesufu has demanded the dismissal of Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, over his recent remarks mocking opposition leaders.

Onanuga had taken to X (formerly Twitter) to ridicule coalition figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and others, following the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s victory in Saturday’s by-elections. In a taunting post directed at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its allies, he wrote:

“How is the market now?”

Firing back, Yesufu condemned the statement as unbecoming of a presidential adviser.
She wrote:

“I, Aisha Yesufu, as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and my Special Adviser on Information & Strategy puts out a message like this — he or she will be fired immediately! As Nigeria doesn’t currently have a President, anything goes! Poor Nigeria.”

Her comments have sparked fresh debate online about the tone of government officials and the line between political banter and state responsibility.

#AishaYesufu #Onanuga #Tinubu #NigeriaPolitics #APC #Opposition #Elections2025 #GoodGovernance

Neglecting the Niger Delta? Ex-Lawmaker Blasts Amaechi, Backs Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road

Hon. Oghene Egoh, a former member of the House of Representatives, has accused ex-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi of sidelining the Niger Delta during his tenure.
Egoh alleged that Amaechi placed more importance on constructing a railway to Niger Republic than on delivering vital infrastructure projects in the South-South region.

Speaking in Lagos while responding to Amaechi’s criticism of the Lagos–Calabar coastal road project, Egoh defended the initiative, calling it a “transformational” venture capable of boosting trade, strengthening interstate relations, and stimulating economic growth.

Amaechi, a former presidential aspirant, had reportedly labelled the coastal road project “fraudulent” and vowed to scrap it if he became president.

Egoh, who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2024, also commended President Bola Tinubu’s policies, including the fuel subsidy removal, expressing confidence that they would yield lasting benefits despite current economic challenges.


#NigeriaPolitics #Amaechi #NigerDelta #LagosCalabarCoastalRoad #BolaTinubu #APC #EconomicGrowth

Rotimi Amaechi has expressed his willingness to end corruption in one month or resign.