Author: David Akonuche

AHEAD of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Sunday said security has improved across the South-East state. The governor, who is seeking a second term of four years in office, said that as opposed to what he met when he came into office, people can now sleep with both eyes closed. He said eight councils, including Ihiala, which were “no-go areas” when his administration came on board, had been recovered from non-state actors. This, he said, resulted from his resolve to protect lives and property as part of the five-point agenda of his administration.…

EBONYI State was aglow with celebration as two of the state’s most influential families were joined in marriage, following the traditional wedding between Engr. Silas Umahi, brother to the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, and Princess Cynthia Rebecca Nwifuru, sister to the incumbent Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. News Point Nigeria reports that the colourful ceremony, which drew political leaders, royal fathers, and dignitaries from across the South-East, took place at the palace of His Royal Highness, Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwakpu, in Oferekpe Agbaja, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The…

THE team led by the president of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said the ailment complained about by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening. News Point Nigeria reports that Justice James Omotosho had ordered the medical team to ascertain Kanu’s actual health status following conflicting claims on the issue by medical experts engaged by the prosecution and the defence. In the panel’s report, submitted to the court on October 13 by the prosecution team led by Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), part of which was read in open court during Thursday’s proceedings, it…

ENUGU State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). News Point Nigeria reports that he made the declaration during a state-wide broadcast to the people of the state. The governor defended his decision to switch camp, saying the move was necessitated to connect the South-Eastern state to the central government. “There comes always a time when everyone must make a bold choice to determine their destiny. Today, after a long reflection, we have made a decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress,” Mbah stated.…

SUPER Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed optimism that his team will rise to the occasion in Tuesday’s decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, assuring Nigerians that the players are mentally ready and fully focused on victory. News Point Nigeria Sports reports that Chelle gave the assurance on Monday during the pre-match press conference at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, where the Super Eagles will host the high-stakes encounter. Nigeria currently sit third in Group C with 14 points, trailing Benin Republic who top the table with 17 points, and South Africa in…

RENOWNED Nigerian evangelist and spiritual leader of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Uma Ukpai, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement on Monday by his family received by News Point Nigeria, who said he passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. The family described his passing as a “glorious transition” from a life of devoted service. “He was a faithful soldier of the cross who devoted his life to spreading the gospel with passion and integrity. “His teachings, insights, and mentorship have left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire believers for years to…

SUPER Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has come under intense fire from Nigerian football fans following a costly blunder that nearly cost Nigeria three vital points in their 2–1 victory over Lesotho in Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. News Point Nigeria Sports report that the Chippa United shot-stopper, who has enjoyed a rapid rise as Nigeria’s number one since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, was at the center of controversy after a fumbled corner kick allowed Hlompho Kalake to pull one back for Lesotho in the 83rd minute. The goal momentarily silenced fans at the packed Godswill Akpabio…

ENUGU State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, is set to formally defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in a move that could significantly alter the political landscape of the South-East. News Point Nigeria reports that the much-anticipated defection, scheduled to take place in Enugu, is expected to attract top APC chieftains, including the National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and Deputy National Chairman (South), Hon. Emma Eneukwu, as well as governors, ministers, and other senior party figures. Governor Mbah, who was elected under the platform of the PDP…

THE presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant agencies to begin immediate verification and authentication of the academic and professional certificates of all political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi made the call in a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday sighted by News Point Nigeria, stressing that the credibility of Nigeria’s democracy rests on truth, transparency, and integrity in the leadership selection process. The former Anambra State governor said it was unacceptable that…

JUSTICE James Omotosho of the federal high court Abuja, has adjourned the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on alleged terrorism, to October 16th. News Point Nigeria reports that the trial was adjourned following the inability of the Nigerian Medical Association to present its report on the health status of Kanu to the court. At the last adjourned date, Justice Omotosho ordered the President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to constitute a board of medical experts to investigate the alleged deteriorating health of the defendant and to determine whether the medical facility…

THE controversy surrounding the academic credentials of Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, took a dramatic turn on Monday as his camp accused Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, of masterminding a smear campaign against him, an allegation the governor swiftly denied. News Point Nigeria reports that addressing journalists in Abuja, Nnaji’s media aide, Robert Ngwu, described the widespread forgery allegations against the minister as a politically motivated witch-hunt allegedly orchestrated by Governor Mbah to tarnish his principal’s reputation. Ngwu dismissed reports that the minister forged his University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and National Youth Service…

JOURNALIST, columnist and author, Azu Ishiekwene, has released a new book, entitled A Midlifer’s Guide to Content Creation and Profit. The ten-chapter book focuses on how older adults can profitably interact with and expand their frontiers in the evolving new media landscape, particularly in light of the complex and promising developments of generative artificial intelligence (AI). In a statement, Ishiekwene, fondly called Azu, said, “It shares insights with midlifers on the possibilities for rewarding their mental exertions handsomely, whether literary, artistic or acoustic talent, or the sheer capacity to curate and tell a good story from their experiences using new…

THE Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has expressed optimism that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, will soon be released from custody, assuring residents that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is open to a political resolution of the long-standing case. News Point Nigeria reports that the Governor Otti gave the assurance on Friday during President Tinubu’s one-day working visit to Abia State, represented by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. “I can assure you that I am engaging with Mr President. He is favourably disposed to it, and I am sure…

A FEDERAL High Court sitting in Abuja has struck down the move by political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, and his associates to establish a shadow government in Nigeria, declaring it unlawful, illegal, and unconstitutional. News Point Nigeria reports that delivering judgment in a case filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), Justice James Omotosho ruled that Utomi’s initiative, the Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government (BTCSG) was “null, void, and of no constitutional effect.” The judge held that while Nigerians enjoy rights of association and expression, those rights cannot be stretched to justify activities that undermine constitutional order. He stressed…

AN explosion on Thursday sent shockwaves through Obinwanne Community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, killing one man and injuring two passers-by. News Point Nigeria reports that the tragic incident, which immediately sparked panic across the South-Eastern state, was captured in viral videos showing the victim writhing in pain, his legs mangled by the blast. Eyewitnesses alleged that the deceased, identified as Chinworeke Mmadu, was attempting to plant an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in a nearby market before it detonated prematurely. Some residents claimed he was working for a terror cell allegedly linked to separatist agitators in the…

A WAVE of frustration and confusion has engulfed families in Imo State following the refusal of the Ministry of Education and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to admit successful candidates into Federal Technical Colleges. News Point Nigeria reports that the aggrieved parents have now petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to urgently intervene in what they describe as a grave injustice to their children. The affected children sat for the 2025/2026 Common Entrance Examination, with many selecting the Federal Science Technical College (FSTC), Oguta, Imo State as their first choice. To the shock of parents, the students were denied…

JUSTICE Musa Liman of the Federal High Court Abuja, has sent back to the Chief Judge, a motion filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for reassignment. News Point Nigeria reports that Kanu, in the motion ex parte, is seeking an order of the court transferring him to the National Hospital, Abuja, for urgent medical attention. In a short ruling, Justice Liman ordered the transfer of the case file back to the CJ of the Federal High Court, following an application by Kanu’s counsel, Uchenna Njoku, SAN, considering the fact that the annual…

THE Ebonyi State Government has announced a sweeping ban on house and land agents, effective January 1, 2026, in a move Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru described as a direct response to years of exploitation in Nigeria’s property sector. News Point Nigeria reports that the governor, speaking over the weekend, said the ban was aimed at stopping agents from charging outrageous fees, sometimes as high as ₦500,000 for properties they neither owned nor controlled. “I don’t want to see or hear anything about house or land agents in Ebonyi State from 2026,” Governor Nwifuru declared. “This exploitation must stop. No agent…

A TRAGIC accident involving the convoy of the Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Austin Okezie Meregini, has left two persons dead and several others severely injured along the Obehie axis of the busy Enugu–Umuahia–Aba–Port Harcourt Expressway. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, claimed the lives of two brothers, Ifeanyi Maduako (45) and Onyedi Obasi (35), both natives of Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. The victims were returning to their base abroad after attending their late mother’s burial when tragedy struck. Eyewitnesses at the scene told News Point Nigeria that the…

IMO State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦104,000 for civil servants in the state, making Imo one of the highest-paying states in Nigeria. News Point Nigeria reports that the governor announced the upward review late Tuesday during a meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and other labour bodies at the Government House in Owerri. This marks a significant jump from the previous ₦76,000 minimum wage. Salaries across various sectors were also reviewed upwards — doctors’ minimum wage rose from ₦215,000 to ₦503,000, while that of lecturers and…