Chidi Roberts, Author at Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/author/chidi/ ...express yourself Wed, 06 May 2026 16:33:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Chidi Roberts, Author at Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/author/chidi/ 32 32 NLNG receives 98 entries for creative arts prize https://freedomonline.com.ng/nlng-receives-98-entries-for-creative-arts-prize/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nlng-receives-98-entries-for-creative-arts-prize/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 16:33:05 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=276806 Nigeria LNG Ltd. says it has received 98 entries for the maiden edition of The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts. The company announced this after the close of submissions for the competition, which targets young Nigerian documentary filmmakers. The General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, disclosed this in a statement in Port […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nlng-receives-98-entries-for-creative-arts-prize/feed/ 0 Alex Otti on his reelection: God doesn’t have unfinished business or unfinished projects https://freedomonline.com.ng/alex-otti-on-his-reelection-god-doesnt-have-unfinished-business-or-unfinished-projects/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/alex-otti-on-his-reelection-god-doesnt-have-unfinished-business-or-unfinished-projects/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 22:22:54 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=276755 Governor Alex Otti has expressed the confidence that God and the Abia people will support him to secure a second-term mandate in 2027, in order to complete ongoing developmental projects. Otti made the remark, on Tuesday, when he received members of the Old Students Association of the Federal School of Arts and Science, Aba, in […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/alex-otti-on-his-reelection-god-doesnt-have-unfinished-business-or-unfinished-projects/feed/ 0 Lawmaker dumps ADC for NDC https://freedomonline.com.ng/lawmaker-dumps-adc-for-ndc/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/lawmaker-dumps-adc-for-ndc/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 17:35:14 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=276677 Mr Harrison Ogara, member representing Igboeze South Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). His defection came just hours after Mr Peter Obi joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Ogara, who has officially written to his ward chairman in Unadu, Igboeze South, said that […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/lawmaker-dumps-adc-for-ndc/feed/ 0 IGP Disu: Any officer who misuses a weapon or kills unlawfully will be dismissed, prosecuted https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-disu-any-officer-who-misuses-a-weapon-or-kills-unlawfully-will-be-dismissed-prosecuted/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-disu-any-officer-who-misuses-a-weapon-or-kills-unlawfully-will-be-dismissed-prosecuted/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 07:20:40 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=276500 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has warned that the era of recklessness and impunity in the Force is over nationwide. Disu spoke during the passing-out of 1,068 retrained constables at Police Mobile Force Base 26, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday. He said, “An unskilled officer with a gun is a danger, while […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-disu-any-officer-who-misuses-a-weapon-or-kills-unlawfully-will-be-dismissed-prosecuted/feed/ 0 Cross River Govt dismisses report of new COVID-19 cases https://freedomonline.com.ng/cross-river-govt-dismisses-report-of-new-covid-19-cases/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/cross-river-govt-dismisses-report-of-new-covid-19-cases/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:26:29 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=276115 The Cross River Government has dismissed reports alleging 10 new COVID-19 symptomatic cases, describing the claim as misleading and inaccurate, while reaffirming that only one confirmed case exists in the state. The rebuttal followed a publication by a national daily claiming the state had identified additional persons showing COVID-19 symptoms, raising concerns among residents about […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/cross-river-govt-dismisses-report-of-new-covid-19-cases/feed/ 0 Army raises alarm over low South-East recruitment https://freedomonline.com.ng/army-raises-alarm-over-low-south-east-recruitment/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/army-raises-alarm-over-low-south-east-recruitment/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:15:43 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=275903 Brig.-Gen. Uche Nnabuihe has raised concern over low enlistment from the South-East, revealing Anambra recorded only 117 applications out of 38,000 nationwide. Nnabuihe led an Army delegation to sensitise youths in Awka, noting the figure was recorded on April 7, before a nationwide awareness campaign began. He said the exercise aimed to encourage more youths […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/army-raises-alarm-over-low-south-east-recruitment/feed/ 0 Navy detains personnel over alleged brawl with Army during Tinubu’s visit to Bayelsa https://freedomonline.com.ng/navy-detains-personnel-over-alleged-brawl-with-army-during-tinubus-visit-to-bayelsa/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/navy-detains-personnel-over-alleged-brawl-with-army-during-tinubus-visit-to-bayelsa/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:13:40 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=275463 The Nigerian Navy has detained several personnel involved in a public brawl with soldiers in Bayelsa State during President Bola Tinubu’s visit on Friday. ‎The violent inter-service confrontation was captured in a 53-second video, which went viral on social media. This is contained in a statement signed by Commander Rasheed Iginla, Command Information Officer, Headquarters […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/navy-detains-personnel-over-alleged-brawl-with-army-during-tinubus-visit-to-bayelsa/feed/ 0 Tinubu inaugurates 60-megawatt gas turbine plants in Bayelsa https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-inaugurates-60-megawatt-gas-turbine-plants-in-bayelsa/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-inaugurates-60-megawatt-gas-turbine-plants-in-bayelsa/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:12:08 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=275381 President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, inaugurated 60-megawatt gas turbine plants at Elebele in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The president also inaugurated other projects implemented by the Governor Douye Diri-led administration such as 630 metre Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, Sagbama/Ekeremor Road and 2.9km Dual-Carriageway in Yenagoa. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting held at the Bayelsa […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-inaugurates-60-megawatt-gas-turbine-plants-in-bayelsa/feed/ 0 Why Rivers Rainbow Coalition donated N500m to Mpigi’s family, by Wike https://freedomonline.com.ng/why-rivers-rainbow-coalition-donated-n500m-to-mpigis-family-by-wike/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/why-rivers-rainbow-coalition-donated-n500m-to-mpigis-family-by-wike/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:36:49 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=275343 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, announced a N500 million support by the Rivers Rainbow Coalition to the family of late Sen. Barinada Mpigi. Wike disclosed this in Port Harcourt, while speaking at a Night of Tribute in honour of the late senator, fondly called Barry, who died on February […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/why-rivers-rainbow-coalition-donated-n500m-to-mpigis-family-by-wike/feed/ 0 Former South-East Governors endorse Tinubu for re-election (see list) https://freedomonline.com.ng/former-south-east-governors-endorse-tinubu-for-re-election-see-list/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/former-south-east-governors-endorse-tinubu-for-re-election-see-list/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:53:51 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=275207 Former South-East governors have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, following a meeting held on Tuesday in Enugu. The endorsement is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of deliberations by the newly formed South East Forum of former Governors. Among those present at the meeting were former governors Sullivan […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/former-south-east-governors-endorse-tinubu-for-re-election-see-list/feed/ 0 Umahi to South-East leaders: Tinubu loves you, reelect him in 2027 https://freedomonline.com.ng/umahi-to-south-east-leaders-tinubu-loves-you-reelect-him-in-2027/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/umahi-to-south-east-leaders-tinubu-loves-you-reelect-him-in-2027/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:02:08 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=274989 Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has charged South-East leaders to be vocal in supporting President Bola Tinubu due to his love for their people. Umahi made the call on Thursday in Enugu while inaugurating completed portions of the Enugu–Onitsha federal highway. The minister charged the ‘zone’s political leader’, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/umahi-to-south-east-leaders-tinubu-loves-you-reelect-him-in-2027/feed/ 0 Uzodimma: Tinubu will return to Aso Rock in 2027, opposition wasting its time https://freedomonline.com.ng/uzodimma-tinubu-will-return-to-aso-rock-in-2027-opposition-wasting-its-time/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/uzodimma-tinubu-will-return-to-aso-rock-in-2027-opposition-wasting-its-time/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:45:56 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=274398 Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and National Co-ordinator, All Progressives Congress (APC) Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHAs), says he is confident that President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected in 2027, in spite stiff opposition. Uzodimma said this at the opening of a two-day RHAs for South -South Zonal Summit, with the theme, “One Party, One […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/uzodimma-tinubu-will-return-to-aso-rock-in-2027-opposition-wasting-its-time/feed/ 0 Thugs, led by councillor, disrupt ADC women rally in Rivers https://freedomonline.com.ng/thugs-led-by-councillor-disrupt-adc-women-rally-in-rivers/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/thugs-led-by-councillor-disrupt-adc-women-rally-in-rivers/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:15:06 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=274279 Suspected political thugs disrupted the maiden meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Young Women Forum on Friday in Eleme Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State. The thugs stormed the venue in Alesa Eleme, Rivers, dispersed supporters and destroyed canopies, loudspeakers, chairs and other equipment. The thugs disrupted the meeting on the grounds that […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/thugs-led-by-councillor-disrupt-adc-women-rally-in-rivers/feed/ 0 Thugs disrupt ADC meeting https://freedomonline.com.ng/thugs-disrupt-adc-meeting/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/thugs-disrupt-adc-meeting/#respond Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:13:14 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=274031 The Police Command in Cross River State has confirmed the disruption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) political gathering in Bakassi Local Government Area by suspected political thugs. The command’s spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, gave the confirmation on Sunday in reaction to a viral video of the disruption of the ADC political activity. In the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/thugs-disrupt-adc-meeting/feed/ 0 Govt bans VIOs from road operations https://freedomonline.com.ng/govt-bans-vios-from-road-operations/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/govt-bans-vios-from-road-operations/#respond Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:57:07 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=273682 The Cross River State Government has banned Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) from road operations across the state. Governor Bassey Edet Otu, who made the announcement in Calabar on Saturday, restricted activities of the VIOs to office duties. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Linus Obogo, the directive followed protests by commercial […]

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