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  Written By Nduka Anyanwu  Nigeria's diversity is often portrayed as a challenge. Yet history has repeatedly shown that nations that effectively manage diversity often emerge stronger, more innovative, and more resilient. With over 250 ethnic groups, numerous languages, and a vibrant cultural heritage, Nigeria possesses a unique advantage that few nations can match. The country's diversity offers vast opportunities for cultural exchange, innovation, economic collaboration, and social enrichment. The challenge is not diversity itself but the inability to build institutions and narratives that promote inclusiveness and mutual respect. Barrister Ezeokenwa's message calls for a shift from competition among identities to cooperation among citizens. Rather than asking what separates Nigerians, the focus should be on what unites them. The Role of Leadership Finding common purpose begins with leadership. Political leaders, traditional rulers, religious institutions, civil society ...

  By Nduka Anyanwu  ABUJA: Nigeria stands today at a critical crossroads in its national journey. Despite being richly endowed with human and natural resources, the country continues to grapple with deep-seated challenges that threaten national cohesion and sustainable development.  Ethnic divisions, religious tensions, economic inequalities, insecurity, political distrust, and regional rivalries have often overshadowed the collective aspirations of over 220 million citizens. Against this backdrop, the recent call by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, for Nigerians to find common purposes that unite rather than divide them is both timely and profound.  It is a message that resonates with the urgent need to redefine nationhood and rebuild confidence in the Nigerian project. The Crisis of Fragmented Interests One of the greatest obstacles to Nigeria's progress has been the tendency to prioritize sectional, ethn...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has arrested one David Mark, Nkaejit Williams, both from Andoni local government area and Godgift John, from Okrika Local Government Area for allegedly killing a Mimibus driver Mr. Christopher Akpabio, from Akwa Ibom State. Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Blessing Agabe in a statement, noted that investigation revealed that the deceased was hired at Garrison Park, Port Harcourt, by the suspects under the guise of transporting them to Asarama Community in Andoni Local Government Area for a traditional marriage ceremony. According to the statement,further investigation led to the discovery of the victim’s remains buried in a shallow grave in Asarama community.  She noted that operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit launched an investigation which led to the arrest of the three suspects and recovering of the stolen minibus While the remains of the deceased has been deposited at the Uni...

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  A tricycle rider identified as IK has allegedly beaten his female lover, a mother of two, to death and abandoned her corpse alongside their children in Ogbogoro, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The sad incident occurred along the CPM Street axis of Ogbogoro on Tuesday. A resident of the area, Mr.Jaja Benson, told our correspondent that at about 7:00 a.m on Tuesday, the 2nd of June 2026, residents were alerted to a disturbing scene along the street where two children, and the lifeless body of an adult woman were found inside a stationary tricycle. According to the eyewitness, operatives of the Ozuoba Police Division had already arrived at the scene when he got there. He said the older child was been interviewed by the police and she narrated how her father used an object to beat their mother at a guest house where they had lodged on Monday night. According to the child after his father realized that their mother could neither stan...

 By: MEDIA TEAM As the dust settles on the APGA House of Representatives Primaries election held on 28th May, 2026, one thing is clear: Nduka Anyanwu has been unequivocally endorsed by the people of Ahiazu/Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency as their preferred candidate to represent them in the 2027 general elections.  This landslide victory, which speaks to the trust and confidence reposed in him by his supporters, underscores the optimism that with Nduka Anyanwu at the helm, the people of this constituency can look forward to a brighter, more prosperous future. A LEADER WITH A CLEAR VISION In his message to his supporters, Nduka Anyanwu, a seasoned politician and dedicated public servant, reemphasized his commitment to the development of the Ahiazu/Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency.  He highlighted his vision for a constituency that is empowered, prosperous, and where the needs of the citizens are addressed in a holistic manner.  His leadership style, charact...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  As political parties gear towards meeting the Independent National Electoral Commission's deadline of submitting party's candidates, The National Rescue Movement, NRM has on Wednesday 27th, May 2026 declared Reverend Minaibim Harry as its Governorship Candidate for the 2027 election.  Reverend Harry who emerged through consensus will fly the party's flag  in the 2027 Governorship election in Rivers State. In his declaration, Chairman of the electoral committee who is the National Deputy Chairman of the party, South South, Dr. Lucky Ekeji, said the Governorship candidate was carefully selected among others. Speaking to Newsmen at the sideline of the event, the NRM Governorship candidate, Reverend Harry said his emergence is timely, considering the political situation in Rivers State. " I know that everybody have been talking about peace, but I'll bring peace on another level. I'll bring security to the state, I'll bring employment...