Written By Nduka Anyanwu As Nigeria steps into the month of February 2026, every new month presents us with a fresh opportunity—an occasion for renewed hope, collective responsibility, and unwavering commitment to the progress of our great nation. It is with this spirit that Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), extends warm wishes to all Nigerians across the length and breadth of our country. In this democratic dispensation, our shared destiny hinges on our collective resolve to uphold peace, unity, and progress. Democracy is not merely a system of governance; it is a platform that empowers every Nigerian to participate actively in shaping our future. As we continue to build on the gains of our democracy, I urge every citizen to remain steadfast in our dedication to good governance, transparency, and the principles that underpin a just society. February is a month to reaffirm our commitment to the ideals of democracy—an era ...
By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The Rivers State Government has dismissed claims that it rejected an application by the Rivers State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to use the Yakubu Gowon Stadium for its inauguration. Addressing journalists during an inspection tour of the facility currently undergoing reconstruction, the Coordinating Commissioner for Sports, Barrister Christopher Green, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo, stated that no formal request was received from any individual or group seeking to use the stadium. Barrister Green, who also serves as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, explained that aside from the absence of any application, the stadium remains an active construction site and is therefore unsuitable for hosting any event. “I have not received any application from anybody to use this facility. And everyone in Rivers State is aware that the Yakubu Gowon Stadium is under reconstru...