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Pete Edochie Names Obafemi Awolowo as His Favourite Nigerian Politician

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Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has revealed the Nigerian politician he admires the most, naming the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo as his favourite politician. The 79-year-old actor made the revelation during an interview with popular content creator Isbae U on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast. The interview, which was published on September 5, 2026, touched on several aspects of Edochie’s life, career, politics and his views about Nigeria. Although Pete Edochie stated that he is not a politician and does not consider himself interested in politics, he made an exception when asked about the Nigerian political figure he admired most. According to the veteran actor, his answer was straightforward: Obafemi Awolowo . Why Pete Edochie Chose Awolowo Explaining his choice, Pete Edochie said what attracted him to Awolowo was the late politician’s vision and ability to clearly explain his plans. The actor said Awolowo was different because he would explain what he wanted to accomp...
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Empowering Change: dRPC and Ford Foundation Award ₦85 Million to 17 Women-Led NGOs in Nigeria

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In a significant move aimed at strengthening grassroots development and women’s leadership, the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), with support from the Ford Foundation, has awarded a generous ₦85 million grant to 17 women-led non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across Nigeria. This landmark gesture comes at a crucial time, especially as many NGOs are grappling with the impact of drastic funding cuts from global donors like USAID.

Each of the selected NGOs received ₦5 million under the NGO Support Initiative (NSI), a programme designed to boost the operational capacity of local organisations working in sectors like health, education, agriculture, and women empowerment. The grants will help these organisations implement short-term but high-impact projects over a three-month period.

Speaking during the cheque presentation ceremony in Abuja, Dr. Judith-Ann Walker, Executive Director of dRPC, described the funding as a “lifeline” for women-led NGOs struggling to stay afloat. She highlighted how the NSI is not only about financial support, but also about preserving critical services in vulnerable communities.

Dr. Stanley Ukpai, dRPC’s Programme Director, shed light on the urgency of the initiative. He explained that USAID’s termination of over 83% of its global programmes—including thousands of contracts in Nigeria—left a vacuum in healthcare, development, and job creation. The NSI is, therefore, dRPC’s way of bridging that gap and ensuring that vital services continue uninterrupted.

The event also featured training and mentorship sessions led by General Shina Ogunbiyi (retd), who encouraged the beneficiaries to maintain transparency and accountability. He hinted that a second round of grants could be awarded in September to the most impactful projects.

For many of the recipients, like Mrs. Okafor Nkechi from Anambra State, this grant is a dream come true—a timely intervention that will support hundreds of women and families. Through this initiative, dRPC and the Ford Foundation are not just funding projects—they are fuelling hope.

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