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Jun

2023

OMPAN Congratulates Emereuwa, Meregini on emergence as Speaker, Deputy Speaker Abia HoA

POLITICS#8thAbiaStateAssembly, #Rt.Hon.EmmanuelEmereuwa, Nigeria civil war, Rt.Hon.AustinMeregini

OMPAN Congratulates Emereuwa, Meregini on emergence as Speaker, Deputy Speaker Abia HoA The Abia Online Media Publishers under the auspices of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) congratulates the Speaker of the 8th Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emereuwa and the Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Austin Meregini on their emergence at the just concluded election and inauguration of principal officers of Abia House of Assembly. A statement jointly signed by the Acting Chairman of the association, and General Secretary, Nneka Torti and Steve Unegbu, and made available to Newsmen after the Association's bi-monthly general meeting,…

Jun

2023

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No one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President’s seat, Edwin Clark breaks silence

POLITICS#10thNationalAssembly, #EdwinClark, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

No one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President's seat, Edwin Clark breaks silence Mr Edwin Clark, an Elder Statesman and Niger Delta leader has said that the emergence of Senator Godwin Akpabio as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly has remained a shock to many Nigerians. Mr. Clark went further to state that "no one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President's seat", as he disclosed that the latter had approached him and sought for his prayers and blessings, which he offered liberally. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Wednesday morning, Clark, without mincing words, said…

Jun

2023

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Ikwuano Royal father, Eze Ben Lauds Otti over Abia 8th Assembly inauguration

POLITICS#AlexOtti, #BenOriaku

Ikwuano Royal father, Eze Ben Lauds Otti over Abia 8th Assembly inauguration The Deputy Chairman of Ikwuano Council of Traditional Rulers, in Abia State, HRH, Eze Ben Oriaku has commended the Governor, Dr. Alex Otti over a successful inauguration of the State House of Assembly. The royal father described Otti as quintessential and indefatigable, pointing out that the latter's consistency and patience in his bid to take over the mantle of leadership in the State, as a proof that nothing is impossible with God. Eze Oriaku used the medium to congratulate Sen. Darlington Nwokocha, High Chief Obi Aguocha and Hon.…

Jun

2023

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INEC Boss, Mahmood To Testify Against Tinubu, Today

LEGAL, NATIONAL NEWS, POLITICS#AtikuAbubakar, #BolaTinubu, #ElectionPetition, #Pdp, #YakubuMahmood

INEC Boss, Mahmood To Testify Against Tinubu, Today The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has been subpoenaed to appear at the Presidential Election Petition Court sitting in Abuja, today, Thursday, June 15, to give evidence for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate in to testify against Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President. Mahmood is expected to give evidence for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate in the February 25, presidential election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku and the PDP are challenging the victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President.…

Jun

2023

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EFCC Boss, Bawa in DSS Custody Moments After Suspension Over Alleged Abuse Of Office

CRIME#AbdulrasheedBawa, #BolaTinubu, #EFCC, corruption

EFCC Boss, Bawa in DSS Custody Moments After Suspension Over Alleged Abuse Of Office President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension from office of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), AbdulRasheed Bawa, to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. According to a statement by the Director of Information at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, the action follows “weighty” allegations of abuse of office levelled against him. “Mr Bawa has been directed to immediately handover the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations…

Jun

2023

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I’ll not tolerate excuses, Abia Gov’ Otti warns, as he inaugurates 8th Assembly

NEWS, POLITICS#AbiaGovernment, #AlexOtti, #LabourParty

I’ll not tolerate excuses, Abia Gov' Otti warns, as he inaugurates 8th Assembly By Charity Uwakwe, Abia Governor Alex Otti, of Abia State has charged the newly constituted members of State House of Assembly to always consider the interest of their Constituents while performing their duties, saying the anticipation of the masses is high. Governor Otti who insisted that his administration would not contend with lapses, whatsoever, stressed he would, in collaboration with members of the 8th Assembly, provide dividends of democracy to Abians. Otti stated this when he inaugurated the 8th assembly at chamber of the State Assembly…

Jun

2023

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24 YEARS OF CIVIL RULE & 30 YEARS OF JUNE 12: Ipc Seeks Support, Greater Recognition Of Media Role In Democracy

SECURITY#Democracy, #DemocracyDay

24 YEARS OF CIVIL RULE & 30 YEARS OF JUNE 12: Ipc Seeks Support, Greater Recognition Of Media Role In Democracy In commemoration of the 24th anniversary of Nigeria’s democracy, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos – Nigeria enjoins the government, relevant institutions and stakeholders to take urgent measures to guarantee media independence and enhanced welfare and safety of journalists. IPC said in a statement that it is important for the new administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recognise the vanguard role the media played in the June 12, 1993 struggles that paved way for civil rule…

Jun

2023

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10th NASS: Orji Kalu A Political Colossus — Bishop Eke

Uncategorized#APC, #Dr.OrjiUzorKalu

10th NASS: Orji Kalu A Political Colossus — Bishop Eke Abia- born cleric, Bishop Silas Eke has described the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu as a political colossus. Eke, in a statement personally signed by him on Wednesday commended the former Abia State Governor for championing the cause for a better deal for the South-East geopolitical zone in the recently inaugurated 10th National Assembly. According to Bishop Eke, Kalu worked assiduously to advance the political and economic fortunes of the South East geopolitical zone by championing the emergence of the 10th Senate President from the South…

Jun

2023

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NSCDC Lagos Commandant, Alfadarai Calls For Youth Inclusion, Engagement …As he bags fellow Institute of Criminology and Strategic studies Nigeria

NATIONAL NEWS#UsmanIshaqAlfadarai

The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Commandant of Corps Usman Ishaq Alfadarai, fdc, mnim, mpa, fisn, fcss, yesterday commended the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Lagos State Government (LASG) for their unprecedented and proactive efforts towards enhancing national security in our democracy. National Association of can report that Alfadarai made this known in a Lecture Series and Award ceremony organized, by the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies Nigeria (ICSS), to commemorate this year's 'Democracy Day,' the NSCDC, Lagos State Commandant, called on the three tiers of government, in the…

Jun

2023

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Edo Govt swears in wife of Abia APP Guber Candidate, Adaeze Kalu As Commissioner

POLITICS#AdaezeKalu, #GodwinObaseki, #MascotUzorKalu

Edo Govt swears in wife of Abia APP Guber Candidate, Adaeze Kalu As Commissioner The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, swear in the newly appointed Commissioners as members of the State Executive Council. In a press release obtained by our correspondent, Lady Adaeze Aguele-Kalu (FCCA, FCA, MBA), the wife of Chief Mascot Uzor-Kalu (KSJI), the 2023 governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Abia State, is among the new commissioners appointed by Governor Obaseki and subsequently cleared by the Edo State Assembly. The Edo-state-born technocrat, Mrs. Kalu, is a Master's degree…