Author: Edda

IN every generation, a few names rise above the noise of politics to embody the deeper aspirations of their people. They are men and women whose stories transcend personal ambition, reflecting the struggles, resilience, and hopes of millions. In Nigeria, one such name is Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim – entrepreneur, pro-democracy activist, political strategist, and presidential aspirant under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for 2027. This biography is more than a chronicle of his achievements; it is the story of a man who has lived at the intersection of Nigeria’s challenges and possibilities, and who now stands prepared to lead a…

Adel Amrouche, the Head Coach of Rwanda has expressed sadness over his team’s loss  to the  Super Eagles in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the Super Eagles defeated Rwanda 1-0 on Saturday strengthening their World Cup qualifying hopes. With the win, Nigeria now occupy  third position with 10 points and will face a crucial away fixture against table leaders South Africa with 16 points on Tuesday. Amrouche who stated  this during the post-match briefing, said that his team did not …

Gospel singer, Moses Bliss, has denied claims linking him to a concert scheduled to take place in Cotonou, Benin Republic. In a statement issued by his management via Instagram on Saturday, the artist addressed the circulation of concert flyers promoting him as the headline act. Bliss clarified that he has no involvement in the event and urged the public to disregard the misleading promotion. “It has come to our knowledge that widespread promotions have been circulated across the nation. However, we wish to make it clear that Moses Bliss has not endorsed, approved, or confirmed participation in this particular event,”…

A native doctor has been arrested in Anambra State after confessing to collecting used male condoms from prostitutes to prepare charms. The suspect, identified as Anagbo Emeka from Umugbo in Ayamelum Local Government Area, was apprehended by youths in the Echara community, Awka North Local Government Area. A video of the incident, shared on Facebook by Dr. Uche Nworah, captured the moment Emeka openly admitted to the act. “I agreed with her to sell me used condoms. She delivered them, but later reported me. That is the wrong thing I did,” he confessed in the video. According to him, he…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, opposition leaders in Ebonyi State on the platforms of the Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Young Peoples Party, a faction of the All Progressives Congress, among others, have teamed up to support the African Democratic Congress. At their Inaugural Coalition Stakeholders meeting in Abakaliki on Sunday, the opposition leaders and their stakeholders vowed to take the reins of government in the state come 2027. Addressing the gathering at the meeting, the 2023 senatorial candidate of the Labour Party for Ebonyi South zone, Chief Linus Okorie, expressed optimism that the ADC…

The former Labour Party governorship candidate for Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, announced that his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was made with the full approval of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. Rhodes-Vivour, who appeared on the Channels Television program ‘Politics Today,’ stated that he and Peter Obi remain in close communication and are “aligned” on their political strategies. He also revealed that a representative of Obi was present at his official declaration to join the ADC. “There is no step I am taking that he is not aware of,” he stated. According…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is grappling with a new wave of technologically advanced examination fraud, as its Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEIi) has exposed widespread malpractice, including 190 cases of AI-assisted cheating in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The committee, which was inaugurated on August 18, presented its findings to JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, revealing how sophisticated technology is being used to undermine the integrity of the nation’s admission process. According to the Chairman of the committee, Dr Jake Epelle, the JAMB investigation uncovered 192 instances of AI-assisted impersonation through image morphing and…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State has expressed readiness to participate and win positions in forthcoming August 2026 LGA elections and the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists in Abakaliki, the party’s state chairman, Jennifer Adibe-Nwafor disclosed that the party has registered over 5,000 members and is harmonising its structures at local government and ward levels. The state chairman said, “ADC aims to change the current situation in Nigeria and offers solutions through its agenda and manifesto. “The party is focused on issue-based politics and is open to new members and defectors from other parties. There are over…

Uchechukwu George Okoro is the president General of Owutu Edda Development Union, he’s a community builder of repute whose involvement has brought healing, sanity and progress to the community. In this interview with Eze Sampson, Osuu Uche George as he’s fondly called shares with us his secret and strategy in community administration and management, relationship with other community leaders across Edda. Excerpt. In detail, can you tell us about yourself? My name is Osuu Uchechukwu George Okoro, an indigene Akanu Owutu Edda and as you can see here is my house, and by the special grace of God the people…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has reaffirmed its support for the November national convention, insisting that it will go on as scheduled. The governors were reacting to the demands reeled out by the Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders, a group in the PDP led by Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). The group had outlined a slew of conditions for supporting the planned convention, including the conduct of fresh congresses in Ebonyi and Anambra states. The group also asked the PDP to recognise the south-south congress held in Calabar, Cross River state. Speaking on behalf…