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Reinstated Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu Officially Dumps PDP For APC The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Phillip Shaibu, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) The embattled Deputy Governor dumped that main opposition party at a campaign rally held on Saturday in the state. Shaibu, at the rally, declared his official return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was received into the party by the APC’s governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa. The reinstated Deputy Governor also used the defection rally to reunite with his political godfather, a former Edo…

OUR ADMINISTRATION ENCOURAGES PEOPLE THAT HAVE SOMETHING TO OFFER– GOV. OTTI The Executive Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has reiterated that his administration will always encourage hardworking people who are willing to use whatever they have; no matter how little it is to make a living for themselves. The Governor emphasized the need for people to engage themselves in something meaningful by identifying their vision and working hard to realise it. Governor Otti spoke on Saturday 20th July, at Unity Chapel Government House, Umuahia, while observing the Sabbath Worship. Expounding on the portion of the scripture used…

Obi, LP Distance Selves From ‘EndBadGovernance’ Protest The Labour Party Diaspora Directorate has distanced the party and its Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi from the proposed EndBadGovernace protest. It described reports linking the party and Mr Obi to the proposed protest as baseless. This was contained in a statement signed by Amb. AJU Elumelu, Deputy Director (Diaspora), Head Media and Communications Directorate of Mobilization and Integration in Abuja, on Saturday. He said, “The Labour Party and Peter Obi have consistently championed peace and lawful conduct. Our record, especially in the aftermath of the last general election,…

Presidency Planning To Frame, Arrest Peter Obi Over Planned Nationwide Protest (Details Emerged) The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), has raised the alarm over a plot to frame its principal and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, to pave the way for his arrest. The POMR, in a statement in Abuja, on Saturday said its attention was drawn to what it described as “the wild, wicked and baseless allegations” by one of the Presidential Spokespersons, Bayo Onanuga accusing Obi of being the mastermind of a planned protest in the country. Onanuga even…

“People Are Süffer¡ng, People Are Angry” – Again, Senator Ndume Crit¡cizes Tinubu’s Govt The senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume has continued his diatribe on the Bola Tinubu-led government. Ndume, who was recently booted out as the Senate chief whip, after criticizing the president, opposed the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers, arguing that it is insufficient to sustain a household. Ndume, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that the new minimum wage, approved by President Tinubu, is only enough to buy a 50kg bag of rice. In a video posted by Channels…

Panic In Anambra As Flood Sweeps Four Away Four persons have been feared to be swept away by flood in the Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State during a downpour that occurred in the community late on Thursday. The downpour, which continued till Friday and Saturday, generated heavy floods that reportedly swept away four persons, including a mother and child in the industrial community. Sources in the community said the incident happened at different locations in the town, adding that the incident has caused panic in the area as family members have launched a search for the missing…

Gunmen K¡ll Two Travellers, K¡dnap Five Others In Ondo The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the killing of two travellers and kidnapping of five others by gunmen on Ifon/Owo Road in Ose Local Government area of the State. The Spokesperson for the Police in the state, SP Fumilayo Odunlami-Omisanyan, said the command was yet to ascertain the exact number of passengers in the attacked vehicle. She added that policemen had been deployed, combing the area to ensure that the kidnapped victims were rescued. A man, who did not want his name mentioned in the community, said that the…

Bandits Leader Accuses Tinubu’s Minister Of Backing Terrorism In Northwest Bello Turji Kachalla, a notorious bandits leader operating in northwest Nigeria, has accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of complicity in supporting terrorism in the country. In a recently released video, Turji alleged that the current security issues in Nigeria are backed by Matawalle, who is the immediate past governor of Zamfara state. Turji, who has led several violent attacks including a massacre of over 200 people in Zamfara State, claimed to have evidence supporting his accusations. Speaking in Hausa, Turji stated, “The issue of insecurity plaguing…

PROPOSED ABIA SMART CITY ALIGNS WITH MY VISION - GOV. OTTI The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says the proposed New Abia Smart City project aligns with his vision, hence, his administration will partner any serious minded investor to achieve the project. Governor Otti stated this during a business meeting with a delegation from the African Rebirth Vision, a reputable company building trade, finance and investment bridges across Africa led by the President/Founder, Engr. Chuka Nwokoro. The Governor while describing the proposed Abia Smart City as a welcome project, noted that his administration is making frantic efforts to launch…

HE Peter Obi @63. Happy Birthday to a remarkable leader, brother and friend! Okwute, your dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of Nigeria continue to inspire all of us. Your leadership has not only illuminated the path for many but has also instilled hope in the hearts of countless Nigerians. On your special day, I wish you abundant joy, good health, and all the success you deserve. May your year ahead be filled with new achievements and the fulfillment of your dreams. Here’s to many more years of impactful leadership and cherished memories. Dr. Alex Otti, OFRExecutive Governor…