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2023

Court Sacks Labour Party House Of Reps Member, Declares PDP Winner

POLITICS#ElectionTribunal, #LabourParty, #NdudiElumelu

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has nullified the election of Mr. Ngozi Okolie of the Labour Party, LP, as member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State. A judgement issued on Monday, held that Okolie was not duly sponsored by the Labour Party as he was not a member of the party as at May 28, 2022 when the primary held. The tribunal declared the runner-up in the February 25, 2023 National Assembly, Ndudi Elumelu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner. Elumelu who is the immediate past Minority Leader of the…

Jul

2023

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‘DSS Officer’ Who Testified For Gov. Mbah At Enugu Election Tribunal No Longer In Service –Sources

NEWS, POLITICS#Dss, #ElectionTribunal, #NYSC, #PeterMbah

‘DSS Officer’ Who Testified For Gov. Mbah At Enugu Election Tribunal No Longer In Service –Sources The Department of State Security (DSS) has refuted claims by the National Youths Service Corps NYSC that Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, forged his NYSC discharge certificate. Yahaya had, while testifying in the favour of the Governor of Enugu State, blamed the inability of NYSC to lay hold of Mbah’s initial certificate, on the Commission's negligence towards maintaining a proper record-keeping system. The Department of State Security (DSS) has said that Isa Yahaya Mohammed, a man who claimed to be an official of the…

Jul

2023

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BUSINESS Vs POLITICS: In Reminiscence Of Senator Orji Kalu

OPINION, POLITICS#OrjiUzorKalu, #Remniscence

BUSINESS Vs POLITICS: In Reminiscence Of Senator Orji Kalu Bernard Ogbe, Abia State. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is a humongous personality anyone can easily fall in love with, if on a one-on-one bases or within public interfaces. His undying commitments and trustworthiness have been evident throughout his public engagements, from his early days as an activist to his successful career in business and active politics. During his youth, as a Nigerian student within the jurisdiction of Aluta-spirit, he demonstrated his trustworthiness as an activist at the University of Maiduguri when he participated in the ‘Ali Must Go’ protest against the…

Jul

2023

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Confirm Onuigbo As NEDC Member, Tinubu Orders Senate

POLITICS#BolaTinubu, #SamOnuigbo, NorthEastDevelopmentCommission

Confirm Onuigbo As NEDC Member, Tinubu Instructs Senate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent the name of the immediate past member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Rep. Sam Onuigbo to the Senate for confirmation. This was revealed in a letter read on the floor of the Senate today, by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In the letter, President Tinubu asked the Senate to confirm his nominees for the Board of the North East Development Commission. The letter reads: Below is Tinubu’s letter: ”I write to present for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of a Chairman, Members and Executive Management…

Jul

2023

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Election Tribunal: Tinubu warns against dangers removing him as President

LEGAL, POLITICS#APC, #BolaAhmedTinubu

Election Tribunal: Tinubu warns against dangers removing him as President Following the extant presidential election tribunals, President Bola Tinubu has sent a stern warning on the impending dangers as would be suffered by the country should the February 25 presidential election that declared him as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria be nullified. It is no longer news that Mr. President could not secure 25% of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as is stipulated in the constitution, yet was declared winner of the election and as such, President of the country. could result in absurdity, chaos, anarchy, and the distortion…

Jul

2023

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Just In: Why APC National Chairman, Adamu, Secretary Resigned

POLITICS#AbdullahiAdamu, #APC, #BolaAhmedTinubu

A former governor of Nasarawa state and the national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu has allegedly resigned from office. Reports have it that Senator Abdulahi's decision to honourable bow out was in his swift attempt to prevent the plot by the party to forcefully remove him. The incident, according to reports, occured in the late hours of yesterday, Sunday, July 16. A reliable source told the Media that, Adamu was forced to leave office following so many allegations among which was his anti-party activities geared towards impeding President Bola Tinubu prior to 2023 presidential election.…

Jul

2023

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AUP President, Prince Eleogu Eulogises Ikwuano HOA Member, Isienyi

POLITICS#Agrarians, #agriculture, #BonifaceIsienyi, #Development, #Ikwuano, #PrinceInnocentEleogu

AUP President, Prince Eleogu Eulogises Ikwuano HOA Member, Isienyi The President of Ariam-Usaka Professionals, (AUP), a notable body of professionals in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Prince Innocent Eleogu has felicitated with . Hon. Boniface Isienyi, on his inauguration as the member representing Ikwuano State Constituency of Abia. Prince Eleogu who seats across the board of 4 different companies , Logus Investment Ltd.; Planet_Earth_Organics; 5cs +2 investment ltd, stressed that the arrival of Isienyi as the constituency's Legislator was apt, saying Ikwuano needs a change of the narrative, having suffered innumerable setbacks occasioned by poor administration. He described…

Jul

2023

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Abia Governor, Otti inaugurates new commissioners … See full list

POLITICS#AbiaGovernment, #AlexOtti, #Inauguration

Full list of new commissioners that will serve under the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti The new Commissioners in Abia State and their portfolios are as follows;1. Ikechukwu Uwanna: Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice 2. Prof Monica Ironkwe: Agriculture 3. Kingsley Anosike: Budget and Planning 4. Prof Uche Eme Uche: Education 5. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna: Environment and Urban Renewal 6. Mike Akpara: Finance 7. Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo: Health 8. Prince Okey Kanu. -Information and Culture 9. Chaka Chukwumerije: Lands and Housing 10. Prince Uzor Nwachukwu: Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs 11. Prof Joel Friday Ogbonna: Petroleum and…

Jul

2023

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Orji Kalu joins “Thread” becomes first 10th NASS Lawmaker to sign on newly launched social platform

POLITICS#10thNationalAssembly, #OrjiUzorKalu

Breaking! Orji Kalu joins "Thread" becomes first 10th NASS Lawmaker to sign on newly launched social platform Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Former two time Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has joined the recently launched social media network " Threads". Thread which is owned by Mark Zuckerberg's instagram was launched on Thursday and immediate former Chief Whip of the Senate has joined with his verified personal handle "oukgram". With this development Kalu becomes the first among members of the 10th National Assembly to join the newly launched social media application. Making his presence known on the platform the Forbes…

Jul

2023

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Abia North Stakeholders Applaud Sen Orji Kalu Over Constituency Projects

POLITICS#Constituencyprojects, #OrjiUzorKalu

Abia North Stakeholders Applaud Sen Orji Kalu Over Constituency Projects Prominent leaders of thought from Abia North Senatorial District under the aegis of Abia North Peace Foundation (ANPF), have showered encomiums on the senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, for the recent massive projects he embarked on across the five local government areas of the district, describing it as unprecedented and unparalleled in the history of the Senatorial district. This commendation was contained in a statement signed by Chief Nnanna Ukaegbu, on behalf of the stakeholders and released to newsmen on Tuesday, eulogizing Senator Kalu…