Abia ThinkTank

2023 Presidency: Peter Obi Breaks Silence On Conviction Of His Campaign DG Okupe

Peter Obi breaks silence on conviction of his Campaign DG Okupe Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has broken his silence on the conviction of his Presidential Campaign Director General, Doyin Okupe on Monday. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had in a judgment, found Okupe guilty in 26 out of the 59 counts preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Ojukwu had ordered that the 26 counts, which attracted 2-year jail-term each, would run concurrently, meaning, the convict would only spend two years in prison. The judge, however, gave an option…

Dec

20

2022

2023 Presidency: Trouble For Peter Obi As Tinubu Woos Labour Leaders

Trouble for Peter Obi as Tinubu Meets Organised Labour, Reveals His Plans for Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has urged Organised Labour to pitch its tent with him in the 2023 presidential election, saying he has a track record for good governance. Tinubu Media Office indicates the former Lagos governor said this during a Townhall meeting with Organised Labour at Chida Hotel Conference Centre in Abuja on Monday, December 19. APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, met with Organised Labour at Chida Hotel Conference Centre in Abuja on Monday, December 19. Photo credit: Tinubu…

Dec

19

2022

29 Year Old Lady Disarms Kidnapper Of Ak-47, Frees Three Victims In Plateau

Metro

29-Year-Old Lady Disarms Kidnapper Of AK-47, Frees Three Victims In Plateau A 29-year-old lady, Miss Lucy Tapnang, has displayed a rare boldness and bravery by attacking a gang of kidnappers, disarming one of them of his AK-47, and setting free three kidnapped victims in Barakin Ladi local government area of Plateau State. The spokeswoman for the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, who disclosed this while speaking with newsmen, said the unfortunate incident occurred last Tuesday at about 8:30 p.m. when gunmen intercepted and abducted some travelers at the corner of Fulani near the Science School, Kuru, K-Vom in…

Dec

19

2022

Trouble For Ghana Traders, Economy, As Government Suspends Foreign Debt Repayment

Economy

Trouble for Ghanaian traders, economy, as govt suspends foreign debt repayment Foreign creditors who bought into Ghana’s eurobonds, commercial terms and other investment securities will not be collecting their money back anytime soon, and Ghanaian traders, as well as the country’s economy will be at the receiving end. The Ghanaian government suspended repayments of debt service under “certain categories of its external debt” to preserve the country’s depleting international reserves. Ghana’s economy has been under pressure this year, with the country’s currency, Cedi, recording the worst performing among globally recognised currency according to reports in October, after losing 45.1 per…

Dec

19

2022

Wife, Son Plead For Mercy As Court Convicts Dr. Doyin Okupe Over N240m Fraud

Metro

Wife, son beg for mercy as court convicts Okupe over N240m fraud Wife and son of Doyin Okupe, former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday, begged a Federal High Court in Abuja to tamper justice with mercy on Okupe’s sentencing. Omolola and Adesunkanmi Okupe spoke as witnesses shortly after the court reconvened following the defendant’s conviction. The court presided over by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, had convicted Okupe of breaching the Money Laundering Act. Justice Ojukwu, in a judgment, held that Okupe was found guilty of contravening Sections 16(1)&(2) of the Money Laundering Act, for…

Dec

19

2022

Ohaneze Ndigbo Debunks Reports Of Killing 100 Northerners In South East

Entertainment

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Debunks Reports Of Killing Of 100 Northerners In South East The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has reacted to a recent statement credited to the Coordinator of Northern Consensus Forum, one Dr Auwalu Abdulahi Aliyu that 100 northerners have been recently killed in the South East, describing it as a lie from the pit of hell. Ohanaeze, in the press statement signed by Dr Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, the National Publicity Secretary of the body, questioned the intent of such a statement by a northern group not resident in the South East. The statement read in full:…

Dec

19

2022

2023 Presidency: Jubilation Mood Activated As Southern Kaduna Stakeholders Endorse Peter Obi, Labour Party Presidential Candidate.

Entertainment, Politics

Jubilation mood as Southern Kaduna stakeholders endorse Peter Obi Stakeholders of the Labour Party, LP in Southern Kaduna have endorsed the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the LP governorship candidate in the State, Jonathan Asake. The stakeholders and party supporters declared the support at a sensitisation rally and meeting held in Kafanchan the headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna state during the weekend. The supporters also vowed to give them block votes in the 2023 general elections. They described Obi as the best candidate for the presidential seat. According to the Labour Party supporters, Obi has the…

Dec

19

2022

Breaking News: Federal High Court Abuja, Convicts Dr. Doyin Okupe Of Money Laundering

Breaking: Courts Convicts Okupe of Money Laundering Justice Ijeoma Ojuwku of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Monday found Dr Doyin Okupe, a former Senior Special Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, guilty of receiving over N200 million cash from former National Security Adviser (NSA). Col. Sambo Dasuki. Justice Ojuwku in a judgment held that the action of Okupe, who is the first defendant in the suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) violated the Money Laundering Act. While stating that the Act provides that no individual or organization shall receive any sum above…

Dec

19

2022

Abia Guber 2023: Accord Party Governorship Candidate Bishop Emeka Nwamkpa Dismisses Rumours Of Withdrawal, Assures Of Victory

Abia Guber 2023: Bishop Emeka Nwankpa Dismisses Rumour of Withdrawal, Assures of Victory The Accord Party governorship candidate in Abia State, Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, has dismissed the rumour of his withdrawal from the March 11, 2023 governorship race and described it as the handiwork of those afraid of the name - 'Emeka Nwankpa and the Accord Party'. The revered cleric and philanthropist made this known to newsmen over the weekend and said he was confident of victory. According to him, "I am not just contesting the 2023 governorship election, I am contesting to win and save Abia from its…

Dec

19

2022

Abia Guber 2023: Accord Party Governorship Candidate Bishop Emeka Nwamkpa Dismisses Rumours Of Withdraw, Assured Of Victory