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Group Stages Protest in Abuja, Demands Better Leadership Ahead of 2027
Cyril Ogar
A group, Goodluckans Diaspora (GD), with members across the globe including North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, has said Nigerians deserve a better direction and a leadership that will bring people out of hardship and into a future of opportunity, stability and progress.
Addressing the media on Thursday in Abuja, the group’s global coordinator, Queen Moses Idris, described the group as a vehicle for an official movement for national renewal ahead of 2027 general election and to respectfully engage Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and urged him to consider contesting the 2027 presidential Election in Nigeria.
According to her, the initiative is driven by a shared belief in the need for leadership that restores peace, unites people across faiths and guides the nation out of hardship into hope.
He said, “Goodluckans Diaspora is a global network of Nigerians committed to advocating for national development, unity and democratic progress through civic engagement and collective action. The delegation is being organized as a constructive and respectful engagement centered on dialogue, national interest and collective progress. The Goodluckans Diaspora reaffirm that this delegation will be peaceful, respectful, lawful and well coordinated. Participants are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of conduct and represent the movement with dignity.
“It reflects a vision of a Nigeria where Christians and Muslims stand together in unity, where light overcomes darkness and where national identity rises above division. This vision is symbolically captured in the movement’s message of light and renewal, a reflection of leadership that inspires progress, stability and inclusion for all Nigerians.”
She added, “This is not a protest. This is a call for leadership. Nigerians across the world are ready to support a vision that restores hope, strengthens unity and moves the nation forward. Nigerians will welcome a leadership that restores national confidence, promotes unity across all regions and faiths, strengthens democratic institutions and most importantly supports economic growth and stability.
“That is why we are calling on former President Goodluck Jonathan to reflect on this moment in our nation’s history and consider stepping forward to lead once again by contesting in the 2027 presidential election. We count on his experience, commitment to democratic values and history of leadership as key reasons behind this appeal.”
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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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