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Jun

2025

Abia APC responds to Sen OUK’s unfounded public accolades Visit to Governor Otti

POLITICS#AhmedBolaTinubu, #Dr.OrjiUzorKalu, #DrAlexOtti, #OUK

Abia APC responds to OUK's unfounded public accolades Visit to Governor Otti The Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has noted the recent visit of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North, to Governor Alex Otti in his hometown. We wish to state the following: 1) Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s visit was a personal engagement and does not, in any way, reflect the position or endorsement of the APC in Abia State. 2) Our stance on governance in Abia remains unchanged and was clearly articulated by our State Chairman, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, on May 28, 2025,…

Jun

2025

By Famous Reporters

You can’t worship two gods same time, Abia APC YW tackles Otti over fake promise to Tinubu

POLITICS#APC, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #GovernorAlexOtti, #LabourParty, #Transparency

You can't worship two gods same time, Abia APC YW tackles Otti over fake promise to Tinubu The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has been urged to desist from dishonesty but rather embrace transparency and consistency, saying they characterize good leadership. In a release dated June 9, 2025, signed by Comrd. Emma Okorie, the chairman of Youth Wing, Abia State APC, and made available to Famousreporters.com, today, the group accused Otti of "playing both sides of the political divide", stressing that the latter's political alignments contradict his purported support for the President of the federal republic of Nigeria,…

Jun

2025

By Famous Reporters

I CAN’T JOIN APC’ says Akwa Ibom commissioner, as have resigns

POLITICS#APC, #Defection, #GovernorUmoEno, #IniEmemobong, #Pdp, #Resignation

I CAN’T JOIN APC’ says Akwa Ibom commissioner, as have resigns One of the Commissioners serving under Umo Eno, the executive governor of Akwa Ibom , Hon. Ini Ememobong says he will rather resign from the governor's cabinet than join him in his new found love, the Al Progressives Congress (APC). Ini was the Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport without hesitation, resigned his post consequent on the Governor's official defection to the ruling party. Earlier today, Friday, June 6, 2025, Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom, ditched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was the platform…

Jun

2025

By Famous Reporters

Akwa Ibom Gov Eno dumps PDP for APC

POLITICS#APC, #Defection, #GovernorUmoEno, #Pdp

Akwa Ibom Gov Eno dumps PDP for APC Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom state, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Eno, during his speech at the official ceremony, today, Friday, June 6, his decision was an outcome of “three months of wide consultation” with critical stakeholders across the state. “For some time now, the political space, particularly in this state and the nation in general, has been awash with the news of my likely movement from the PDP, the platform that has provided the levers and ladder…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

ADC’s RESTRUCTURING STORM SWEEPS ACROSS ENUGU STATE: A New Era For The Party?

POLITICS#AfricanDemocraticCongress, #Coalition, #Conflict, #Restructuring

ADC's RESTRUCTURING STORM SWEEPS ACROSS ENUGU STATE: A New Era For The Party? By Our Guest Writer The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is set to undergo a significant transformation in Enugu State, with the party's State Working Committee (SWC) revealing a comprehensive restructuring plan that will impact all levels of the party, from national to the various wards. This move is part of the party's efforts to strengthen its grassroots presence and prepare for the 2027 elections. The restructuring plan will cascade from the national level down to the ward level, ensuring that all party structures are aligned and functional.…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

UK Varsity’s African Centre Investitures Sanwo-Olu as Patron

POLITICS#AfricanDemocraticCongress, #CentreforAfricaSocialandEconomic Transformation(CASET), #Gov.BabajideOlusolaSanwo-Olu, #UniversityofWestofEngland(UWE)

UK Varsity's African Centre Investitures Sanwo-Olu as Patron By Oki Samson The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu today investitured as Patron of the Centre for Africa Social and Economic Transformation (CASET) of the University of West of England (UWE), Bristol, United Kingdom. The investiture ceremony, attended by dignitaries from Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world, took place in the Bristol campus of the university, Trek Africa Newspaper can report. Acclaimed for his THEMES+ Agenda, with immense focus on social inclusion, gender equality, and youth development, has led to remarkable improvements in all…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

Enugu ADC unfolds party restructuring plans, 2027 victory strategies

POLITICS#2027PresidentialElection, #AfricanDemocraticCongress, #AlhajiAtikuAbubakar, #Coalition, #DrPeterObi, #NasirEl-Rufai

Enugu ADC unfolds party restructuring plans, 2027 victory strategies Ahead of 2027 general elections, the Enugu State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has revealed that it has set up machinery to carry out a comprehensive party restructuring from the national level down to the ward level. This was stated during the held at the party secretariat along Asata Road in the state. According to ThankGod Ofoelue, Zonal Publicity Secretary (South East ADC), the State Working Committee (SWC) spoke about the ongoing restructuring process whereby other party stalwarts would be joining the party. Hon. Prince Anyanwu, the State Secretary,…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

OPPOSITION COALITION TAKES SHAPE: Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai Allegedly Adopt ADC

POLITICS#ADC, #AlhajiAtikuAbubakar, #DrPeterObi, #NasirEl-Rufai

OPPOSITION COALITION TAKES SHAPE: Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai Allegedly Adopt ADC Abuja, Nigeria - Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai have allegedly adopted ADC as a platform for their proposed alliance. In a significant development in the country's political landscape, a report has emerged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and ex-Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai have adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official platform for a new opposition coalition. According to a Bloomberg article, the trio reached this decision…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

Peter Obi to declare 2027 presidential bid under new political party

NATIONAL NEWS, POLITICS#2027PresidentialElection, #AlhajiAtikuAbubakar, #Coalition, #DrPeterObi, #LabourParty

Peter Obi to declare 2027 presidential bid under new political party The 2023 Labour party presidential candi 10kdate, Dr. Peter Obi has alongside his team and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar's team, have described as "speculative", the rumoured 2027 presidential election running mate bid. In a recent development, Obi stated unequivocally that he will not accept a secondary role in the fourth 2027 presidential election in spite of the odds. This is following his recent sharp rebuffsto form a coalition with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, during which the latter had proposed that he contested as his running mate in…

Mar

2025

By Famous Reporters

See why Fubara can’t go to supreme court over suspension

POLITICS#Riversstate, #SiminalayiFubara, #StateOfEmergency

See why Fubara can't go to supreme court over suspension There are speculations by some legal practioners that the embattled Governor might not scale through should he approach the apex Court of Nigeria. This is following the recent suspension of the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and the subsequent appointment of a retired Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the state’s administrator, It could be recalled that the supreme court ruling in 2006 effectively bars Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers state, from approaching the court to seek an enforcement of his rights. However, he can initiate an action at…