“Okpoko Kept Me Awake at Night” — Governor Soludo Reveals Why He Ran for Anambra Governorship

Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has revealed that the Okpoko area in Ogbaru Local Government was one of the main reasons he decided to contest for governor in 2022.

Speaking during the Ogbaru Constituency Campaign Rally held in Okpoko on Friday, Soludo said the deplorable condition of the community inspired his mission to transform the state.

“Okpoko is one of the major reasons why I contested to be governor of Anambra,” Soludo said.
“From 2010 until 2022, I could not sleep well seeing the way Okpoko was — the biggest urban slum in the Southeast, if not Nigeria, with over half a million people. No water, no roads, no streetlights, nothing.”


The governor recalled his campaign promise to begin work in Okpoko immediately after his inauguration — a promise he said he fulfilled.

“I was sworn in on the 17th, and on the 18th I came here. Today, over 20 kilometers of roads have been completed, with streetlights, pipe-borne water, and for the first time, a hospital for Okpoko residents,” Soludo added.
“Children now enjoy free education, and that’s why we came — to show love and deliver real change. I love you all, and I’ll even take one room here,” he said jokingly.

Soludo’s remarks highlighted his administration’s focus on inclusive development, particularly for communities long neglected in urban planning.

Nnamdi Kanu: Tinubu granted clemency to ‘drug lords, murderers’ – Aguocha.

Member of the House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha, has criticised the federal government for what he described as selective justice in the handling of the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

The Lawmaker accused the Nigerian government of applying different standards of justice to the Igbo ethnic group compared to other regions of the country.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television News, Aguocha said President Bola Tinubu recently granted clemency to individuals convicted of serious crimes such as drug trafficking and murder, while Kanu, who according to him has committed no offence, continues to languish in detention.

He said: “I firmly believe that we must all raise our voices, even if it means doing so through peaceful protests. In the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria, an Igbo man faces a host of challenges that other tribes do not experience. In a recent series of pardons, President Tinubu granted clemency to ‘drug lords’ and ‘murderers,’ yet Nnamdi Kanu, who has committed no offence, has endured extensive dehumanisation for ten years.”

Aguocha, who represents the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, has been consistent in his calls for the immediate release of Kanu.

He said the continued detention of the IPOB leader, despite several court rulings in his favour, undermines justice and threatens peace in the Southeast region.

Recall that Nnamdi Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, since his re-arrest and extradition from Kenya in 2021.

He faces charges bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism.

Political Earthquake in Enugu: Governor Peter Mbah’s Alleged Move to APC Sparks PDP Crisis

The political scene in Enugu State is witnessing intense drama as Governor Peter Mbah’s rumored defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into confusion and deep internal division.

According to a report by The Punch on Saturday, October 11, 2025, the governor’s anticipated switch has exposed sharp splits within the PDP, as loyalists are torn between following Mbah into the ruling APC or staying with the opposition party.

In a bold political maneuver, the APC reportedly dissolved its Enugu State Executive Committee and replaced it with a caretaker committee to manage what appears to be a major political merger.

The newly appointed caretaker chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye, confirmed the governor’s readiness to defect, declaring:

“We went to the governor, and he has agreed to move with us into APC. He is not coming alone — he is coming with the whole structure of Enugu PDP.”


Nwoye revealed that the planned defection would include 260 ward councillors, 24 state House of Assembly members, National Assembly representatives, and the entire PDP executive committee, a move that could reshape the political landscape of the Southeast.

However, uncertainty clouds the move. The PDP Publicity Secretary in Enugu admitted that while Governor Mbah holds significant influence within the party, he has not officially informed the PDP leadership of any plans to defect.

Resistance is growing within PDP ranks. Chief Ray Nnaji, a former National Auditor of the party, dismissed claims of mass defection, predicting that “less than 20%” of PDP members would follow Mbah. He accused the governor of alienating local stakeholders and relying heavily on external consultants instead of the party’s grassroots structure.

Some state lawmakers have also expressed frustration, citing unpaid salaries and allowances as part of their discontent with the governor’s leadership.

As tensions rise, Enugu State — long considered a PDP stronghold — may soon witness one of the most significant political realignments in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.

“Peter Obi Is Not My Leader” — Orji Kalu Declares, Says He Remains the Most Influential Politician in the Southeast

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State, has stirred political tension with his bold declaration that Peter Obi is not his leader, asserting that his extensive political achievements make him the most prominent politician from the Southeast.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Kalu emphasized his long-standing influence in Nigerian politics, dismissing suggestions that Obi holds any political authority over him.

In his words:

“He is not my leader. I’m the most important politician from that zone. I have won two states before. I ran for President before — my 4.9 million votes are still there in 2007. I achieved a lot with PPA. We had ministers, we had ambassadors with President Yar’Adua.”

The senator highlighted his decades of political success — from his gubernatorial leadership to his presidential bid under the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) — noting that his legacy extends beyond regional politics.

Kalu’s remarks come amid the growing influence of Peter Obi, whose performance in the 2023 presidential election as the Labour Party’s candidate positioned him as a major political figure, especially in the Southeast where he enjoys massive grassroots support.

“They Ignored My Calls” — Sowore Reveals Otti and Soludo’s Silence Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has revealed that his attempts to reach Abia State Governor Alex Otti and Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), were unsuccessful.

In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Sowore said he reached out to the two Southeast governors as part of his efforts to rally key political leaders to unite in demanding Kanu’s release — but neither took his calls nor responded to his messages.

“I have tried reaching out personally to Dr. Alex Otti, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, and Mr. Peter Obi through his team today.
Alex Otti and Soludo neither took my calls nor responded to my messages,” Sowore wrote.



The activist and Sahara Reporters publisher added that while Otti and Soludo remained silent, he was able to connect with Hon. Obi Aguocha, a federal lawmaker from Abia State, who responded positively to his appeal for joint action.

Sowore also mentioned that he reached out to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, urging him and other national leaders to join the collective call for Kanu’s unconditional release.

His statement has since sparked intense debate online, with many Nigerians questioning the political unity and responsiveness of Southeast leaders regarding Kanu’s continued incarceration.

Anybody from South-East Supporting Tinubu is an ‘Enemy’ Kenneth Okonkwo.

Veteran Nollywood actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo, has launched a fresh wave of criticism against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing the president of deliberately sidelining the Southeast region.

Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, Okonkwo questioned the loyalty of any Igbo person who supports Tinubu, insisting that the president’s actions and comments since the 2023 elections clearly indicate hostility toward the region.

Tinubu’s Post-Election Remarks Under Fire
Okonkwo recalled a statement allegedly made by the president after the polls, which he interpreted as proof of animosity toward the Igbo community.

“After the election, he said, ‘These people (Igbos) came to Lagos when they were 12 years, and they didn’t support us,’” Okonkwo recounted. “So he had the mind to emasculate and finish the Southeast.”

According to him, such rhetoric reflects deep-seated resentment and explains why the region has been marginalized in the current political arrangement.

Muslim–Muslim Ticket Cited as Evidence of Exclusion
The actor-politician also pointed to Tinubu’s choice of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket as a clear sign that the Southeast was never part of the administration’s plans.

“On top of it, he went for a Muslim-Muslim ticket. The Southeast is 99.9% Christian,” he stated. “Whoever is choosing a Muslim-Muslim ticket does not have any intention to have them in the presidency for any reason.”

He argued that this decision further alienated the region and reinforced a perception of political exclusion.

Listen To Your Wife, Many Will Betray You” – Onoh Warns Tinubu Over Eligibility Of Jonathan For 2027 Presidency.

The former southeast spokesman of President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has declared that there is no court ruling barring former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential race.

"Listen To Your Wife, Many Will Betray You" - Onoh Warns Tinubu Over Eligibility Of Jonathan For 2027 Presidency
He argued that the certified true copy of the court judgment, declared Jonathan eligible to contest the presidency in Nigeria again and had set aside any issue of constitutional term limits.

He warned President Tinubu not to be deceived into embarking on a wild goose legal chase over Jonathan’s qualification to contest future elections.

Onoh warned President Tinubu not to be carried away by the sycophancy of those around him, warning that just as his wife had cried out about previous betrayals, many people who appear to be supporters may betray him in the 2027 election.

Naija News reports the statement comes on the heels of a warning from the presidency contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga on Monday against Jonathan’s rumoured interest in the 2027 election and individuals within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who are reportedly encouraging him to contest the 2027 presidency on the party’s platform.

Onoh, who spoke with newsmen in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, on Tuesday, however, disagreed with the submission by the Presidency on Jonathan’s eligibility. He further submitted that only Nigerians can decide who would be their leader.

He urged the Tinubu administration to focus on issues of national importance and refrain from interfering in the electoral rights of any opponent.

“Therefore, President Tinubu should not be deceived by anyone telling him otherwise. This was exactly how Jonathan’s inner cabal during the build up to 2015 elections deceived him into believing that he was invisible, that Nigerians loved him, to the extent he was too carried away that he felt invisible and never saw Tinubu coming.

“Tinubu was the invisible magician that cast the spell that led to Jonathan’s loss at the polls. The President should not fall in the same trap by the voices that surround him now. The one major sincere voice he should listen to is his wife, many will betray him in the coming months,” Onoh said.

Primate Ayodele Warns 1999–2007 Governors to Pray for Protection, Predicts Possible Southeast State Name Change

Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a fresh prophetic warning to Nigeria’s political class, particularly former governors who served between 1999 and 2007.

In his latest message, Ayodele urged these past leaders to pray earnestly for their lives, health, and families, warning that without divine intervention, the nation could lose one or more of them.

“Let all the former governors from 1999 to 2007 pray that we don’t lose any of them,” Ayodele declared. “They must pray for their lives, their health, and their families, so they are not bereaved. None of them should pass away. Let them pray very well.”

The cleric, widely known for his political and national prophecies, stressed that the group remains spiritually vulnerable and in need of protection—especially as Nigeria faces economic hardship, insecurity, and political tension.

Beyond his caution to the former governors, Ayodele also dropped a prophecy concerning the southeastern region of Nigeria. He revealed that one of the states in the zone may attempt to change its name in the near future, a move he suggested could ignite national debates.

“Listen to this: I don’t know which state in the southeast, but one of them wants to change their name,” he said.


Analysts believe such a development could feed into long-standing discussions around identity, restructuring, and self-determination. Some southeastern states have repeatedly expressed feelings of marginalization, and a potential name change could be seen as a symbolic act of cultural or political redefinition.

Ayodele’s words add to his history of controversial but widely followed prophecies. Over the years, he has spoken about elections, governance, insecurity, economic shifts, and international affairs, often sparking debate among Nigerians.

Whether seen as a spiritual warning or a political reflection, his latest prophecy is already fueling fresh conversations about the country’s future.

2027: Southeast Votes For Tinubu Will Shock Nigerians, Obi Doesn’t Matter – Shittu
By Matthew Atungwu | Published September 4, 2025

Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, says President Bola Tinubu will secure surprising levels of support from the Southeast in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Shittu argued that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is gaining ground in the region, crediting Works Minister Dave Umahi and others for swaying sentiment in Tinubu’s favour.

He dismissed the influence of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying: “It doesn’t matter. What is important is for Tinubu to win. Even if to win by 10 votes, I can assure you Bola Ahmed Tinubu is going to win.”

Finland Court sentences Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism.

A District Court in Finland has sentenced the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes.

Recalls that Ekpa was arrested by Finnish authorities on 21 November 2024, following an investigation by the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) into allegations of inciting terrorism and promoting violence through social media, activity that was believed to have contributed to unrest in southeastern Nigeria.

Following his arrest, Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court, which determined that the charge was based on “public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent”, alleged offenses dating from August 2021 to November 2024.

During this period, the NBI also froze Ekpa’s assets, as well as those of his associates and related companies

ADC Rejects INEC’s Voter Registration Figures, Alleges Plot Against South-East

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected INEC’s newly released voter registration figures, describing them as “false and deceptive.”

INEC reported only 484 new registrations in Enugu and 261 in Ebonyi — the lowest nationwide. ADC insists thousands actually registered and accused INEC of trying to suppress the South-East’s voting strength ahead of 2027.

The party called for the release of “true figures” and launched an independent investigation into the exercise.

#NigeriaDecides #SouthEast #ADC #INEC

US-based Councilman Junior Ezeonu urges Southeastern Nigerians to demand good governance from their governors instead of blaming outsiders. Says Alex Otti is the only SE governor showing real leadership.
#Nigeria #GoodGovernance #Southeast

Newsbrief: Meta Shuts Seven Million WhatsApp Accounts Linked to Scammers

Meta has shut down nearly seven million WhatsApp accounts tied to scam operations in the first half of 2025. The fraudulent accounts, often linked to organized gangs, were traced to schemes ranging from fake cryptocurrency investments to pyramid scams.

WhatsApp said most of the accounts originated in Southeast Asia and were disabled before being fully deployed. In one case, Meta and OpenAI disrupted a Cambodia-based scam that used ChatGPT to generate phishing messages.

The platform has also introduced new “safety overviews” to alert users when added to suspicious group chats, offering scam detection tips and quick exit options.

By Channels Television | Updated August 5, 2025

#WhatsAppScams #Meta #CyberFraud #DigitalSafety

Every Nigerian Should Learn Combat Skills For Self-Defence – CDS Musa

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged citizens to acquire basic combat and survival skills such as Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, swimming, and driving, describing them as essential for self-protection in today’s dangerous world.

Speaking on Politics Today, Musa said the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) should train graduates in unarmed combat for daily survival, stressing that security is everyone’s responsibility.

He also revealed that terrorists are increasingly funding their operations with gold, making financial tracking complex due to international networks. Musa further cited bad roads, poor communication, and IED threats as key obstacles slowing troops’ response to banditry and terrorism.

On the Southeast, he noted that relative calm has returned since the arrest of pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa in Finland in November 2024.

#NigeriaSecurity #SelfDefence #Insecurity

Community protests alleged release of suspected female kidnapper from police custody in Edo.

Hundreds of youths and women in the South Ibie community, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, have protested the alleged escape of a suspected kidnapper and human trafficker from the police station located in the area

DAILY POST reports that the protesters, armed with green leaves, stormed the premises of the South Ibie Divisional Police headquarters to protest the escape and release of the suspect, allegedly masterminded by some officers of the division.

The protesters, who also visited the palace of the traditional ruler of the community, the Aidonogie of South Ibie, Aliyu Kelvin Danesi, sought his intervention and called for the rearrest of the suspect to face justice.

They alleged that a woman simply identified as Mrs Anita from the Southeast part of the country was arrested by the Edo State Security Corps, the South Ibie sector for allegedly abducting four male teenagers.

The protesters also alleged that the Security Corps handed over the suspect to the Divisional Police headquarters for investigation and prosecution, but they were, however, surprised that a few days later she was released.

One of the protesters said the suspect kidnapped the victims with the promise of taking them to Lagos state to learn the act of perpetrating internet fraud, “Yahoo Yahoo.

According to her, we are protesting because of the kidnapping of our children by a lady and she said she wants to take them to Lagos state to teach them how to do Yahoo Yahoo. We also heard that she wants to go and sell the four boys in Lagos.

“Since then, they have been asking her to write a statement in the police station, and she refused.

News Brief:
Amnesty International Indicts Security Agencies, Ebube Agu Over South-East Killings

Amnesty International has accused Nigeria’s police, military, and the South-East security outfit Ebube Agu, alongside non-state actors, of widespread killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and other human rights abuses in the region.

In its report “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in Southeast Nigeria”, the group said at least 1,844 people were killed between January 2021 and June 2023, with violence linked to security forces, armed groups, vigilantes, cults, and criminal gangs.

The report also highlighted IPOB/ESN’s sit-at-home enforcement, which has led to beatings, killings, economic hardship, and school closures. Amnesty further accused Ebube Agu of arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial executions, and intimidation of political critics.

Amnesty urged the government to end impunity, investigate abuses by all actors, and ensure justice for victims. As of press time, the Nigerian government and security agencies had not responded to the allegations.

Nigerian Man, 26, Stabbed to Death in London Home — Police Arrest Two Suspects.

A 26-year-old Nigerian man, Ayowale Aledejana, has been fatally st@bbed in a home on Monson Road in New Cross, southeast London. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the property around 7:26 p.m. on Saturday following reports of a st@bbing.

Emergency responders, including paramedics and the London Air Ambulance, arrived at the scene, but despite their efforts, Ayowale, a resident of South Norwood, Croydon was pronounced de@d on the spot. The victim’s family has been informed and is currently being supported by specialist officer.

Two individuals, a 23-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody as investigations continue.

Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, who is leading the investigation, expressed condolences to the victim’s loved ones and assured the public that authorities are conducting a swift and thorough investigation. “This incident will understandably cause concern in the community,” she said.

“We are urging anyone who has not yet come forward to speak with us.” Police have appealed to the public for any information that could assist the investigation. Witnesses or anyone with relevant details are encouraged to call 101, quoting reference 6271/02AUG.

“Southeast Needs a Saviour Now” — Fr. Mbaka Calls on Respected Igbo Leader to Rescue the Region

Fiery Catholic priest and Adoration Ministry spiritual director, Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has issued a passionate prophetic appeal for a revered Southeast leader to rise up and deliver the region from its deepening crisis.

In a stirring message delivered to his congregation, Fr. Mbaka lamented the social and economic challenges plaguing Southern Nigeria, particularly the Southeast, urging a highly respected and youth-admired Igbo figure to step forward.
"The youth of Igbo respect you... there is no other person they respect the way they respect you," he declared, calling for the unnamed leader to be “given an assignment” to rescue the region.

#FrMbakaSpeaks #IgboLeadership #SoutheastNigeria #AdorationMinistry #YouthPower #MbakaProphecy

Ex-President Buhari’s Aide Garba Shehu Admits ‘Rat Invasion’ Story Was Fabricated to Divert Attention from His Health in 2017.

Garba Shehu, former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has confessed that the infamous 2017 story about rats invading the Presidential Villa was a calculated distraction aimed at downplaying concerns over Buhari’s health.

In his newly released memoir, According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience, launched on Tuesday in Abuja, The incident occurred after Buhari returned to Nigeria on August 19, 2017, following nearly three months of medical treatment in the UK.

Upon his return, the presidency announced that the president would work from home instead of his office at the State House, a decision that sparked further doubts and rumors—especially as IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu had publicly claimed Buhari had d+ed and was replaced by a Sudanese clone, “Jibrin.”

In Chapter 10 of the book, titled Rats, Spin and All That, Shehu detailed how the controversial story came to be.

He recalled hearing a conversation in the Chief of Staff’s office about some cable damage possibly caused by rodents during Buhari’s absence. Sensing an opportunity to steer the media narrative, Shehu told journalists that the president’s office required renovation because rats had damaged vital cables.

“To get them off my back,” Shehu wrote, “I pointed to the notorious rats from the 1980s rice armada era—those that reportedly ate anything in sight aboard ships from Southeast Asia.” Despite criticism that the story was a cover-up, Shehu insisted the diversion was intentional.

He also revealed that both then-Information Minister Lai Mohammed and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo later questioned him about the rat claim. He told them the strategy was a conscious attempt to shift attention from the president’s health.

However, both men disagreed with his approach, saying it missed the mark. In hindsight, Shehu maintains the move achieved its intended goal: changing the public conversation even if it raised more eyebrows than expected.

BREAKING: Fresh Violence in Anambra as Gunmen Open Fire on Residents [VIDEO].

Gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday stormed Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, targeting residents as they fired sporadically and set vehicles ablaze.

The attackers, reportedly dressed in mafia-style black outfits, arrived in Sienna vehicles and moved through the town, shooting indiscriminately.

It is learnt that several people sustained gunshot wounds, while others were shot dead.

“It was like a scene from a gangster movie. They just started shooting everywhere,” an eyewitness disclosed. “People ran for their lives. Vehicles were burning. It was chaos.”

The same resident linked the attack to recent comments made by Governor Charles Soludo in the United States, where he reportedly blamed a rise in killings and kidnappings in the southeast on individuals of Igbo descent. “That statement may have provoked something,” he said. “Governor Soludo needs to find a lasting solution. These attackers are more organised than all our security outfits put together.”

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the incident.

According to the spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, two civilians were killed in the early morning attack, while one of the gunmen was neutralised during a police response. He added that four vehicles used by the attackers were recovered.

“Our Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, is a field man. He will not allow hoodlums to overrun Anambra State,” Ikenga said. “Our men have taken control of the area.”