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  "If Peter Obi is not given the coalition presidential ticket, then the ADC is dead." Statements like this are exactly the kind of toxic mindset complicating our political progress. Why the threat?  Why the blackmail?  Why not allow him contest openly and credibly like every other aspirant? This is Politics, Not a Charity Organization. Atiku has declared his interest and encouraged others to contest if they believe in their vision.  That's politics.  That’s democracy. ADC is not Labour Party, and it is not a personal fan club. They have a constitution, a structure, and internal rules. They will not break it for emotional blackmail or populist pressure. Even Peter Obi himself has repeatedly said he will follow due process to Aso Rock. So why are some of his followers bent on undermining the very democratic principles he claims to represent? This is not a coronation. It’s a contest. If Peter Obi is truly the most qualified and most popular, then he should win the...

 When I first saw the video clip of Governor Monday Okpebholo threatening Mr. Peter Obi not to enter Edo State without his “permission”, I genuinely thought it was fake — perhaps one of those AI-generated videos or a poorly written skit. But it’s now clear it wasn’t fake. The Governor hasn’t denied it, no spokesperson has disowned it, and it’s been reported on credible news platforms. So, we must assume it was real — and that’s deeply troubling. Edo people are known for being warm, open, and hospitable. We welcome visitors. We don’t chase them away — much less someone like Mr. Obi who came to make a modest, generous contribution by donating ₦15 million to an educational institution in our state. Let’s be clear: Mr. Peter Obi does not need anyone’s permission to visit Edo State or any other State for that matter. Not now, not ever. Perhaps Governor Okpebholo should focus more on governing in a way that earns him the kind of love and connection that Peter Obi enjoys amongst the peopl...

 The Executive Governor of Abia state H.E. Alex Otti celebrates H.E. Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON as he marks 64 today.  Today, He celebrates not just a birthday, but a life that has consistently echoed the values of compassion, integrity, and progress. Mr. Peter Obi has proven time and again that leadership is not just about power but service. His enduring commitment to nation-building and humanitarian causes continues to inspire and uplift many lives. From classrooms to boardrooms, communities to hospitals, his influence is felt in every space where equity and growth are sought. His example reminds that true leadership is not just spoken but lived. And in every stride, Mr. Obi has shown that he is who he says he is. Mr. Peter Obi has earned a huge barn of followers who are thrilled by his discipline, humility, and relentless pursuit of a better society. Through him, one sees what it means to lead with heart and serve with vision. This is wishing him more fruitful years in good...

  The Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers has officially abolished the use of the title "Eze Ndigbo" by Igbo leaders residing outside Igbo land. This decision was announced in a communique signed by His Royal Majesty, Eze (Dr.) E.C. Okeke, CFR (Eze Imo), His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe (Leader), and the chairmen of the Traditional Councils of Enugu, Anambra, Abia, and Ebonyi States.  *OFFICIAL RESOLUTION ON THE TITLE FOR IGBO LEADERS IN DIASPORA*  The Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers appreciates the efforts of Igbo leaders in Diaspora in unifying Ndigbo and fostering peaceful coexistence with host communities. Their commitment to promoting Igbo culture and traditions is highly commendable. However, the council deems it necessary to provide clarity regarding the use of the title "Eze" outside Igbo land.  *Clarifications on the Use of the Title “Eze”*  1. “Eze” is a sacred traditional title exclusively reserved for recognized traditional rulers ...

  Israel’s ongoing blockade of Gaza is forcing doctors in crammed medical facilities to make difficult decisions about who to treat. Patients with chronic illnesses are often the first to miss out because emergency departments are overwhelmed by people wounded in Israeli attacks. “Before the war, I used to receive dialysis three times a week, with each session lasting four hours. At that time, the situation was stable, the treatment was effective, and we would return home feeling well and rested,” Omda Dagmash, a dialysis patient, says at the barely functioning al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. “Now we can barely make the journey to the hospital particularly that we are not eating well.” At al-Shifa, the dialysis schedule has been scaled down to shorter and less frequent sessions. For some, it is matter of life and death. “The journey here is long and costly,” said Rowaida Minyawi, an elderly patient. “After all this exhaustion, we sometimes can’t find treatment. I have heart disease...

  A British surgeon who has been working in Gaza hospitals during the war about the dire conditions in the territory’s devastated health system. Victoria Rose, a consultant plastic surgeon, returned from her third stint working in Gaza in May, where she worked in the Nasser Medical Complex. She said the area where the hospital was located had been designated a “red zone” by Israeli authorities – meaning people should evacuate because military action is likely to occur – adding to the difficulties faced by staff. “I really couldn’t see how the situation could get any worse,” she said, adding that conditions had nevertheless deteriorated further since her latest stint. Rose said that as acute shortages of medical supplies meant staff prioritised emergency patients over others, she would be presented “on an almost daily basis” with children with congenital condition such as cleft palates but “had to take the decision not to operate on these babies”. “At that stage, malnutrition was so...