Politics

‘Is It The Fear Of Peter Obi Or The Fear Of Igboman’ – Sidney Dike(ABIA Politician)

‘Is It The Fear Of Peter Obi Or The Fear Of Igboman’ – Sidney Dike(ABIA Politician)

Judging From What Wole Soyinka Said, Is It The Fear Of Peter Obi Or The Fear Of Igboman- Sidney Dike Chief Sidney Dike, a seasoned politician and former governorship aspirant of Abia State, explored the historical and contemporary challenges faced by the Igbo people in their quest for the Nigerian presidency. He said that it’ll be difficult for an Igboman to become the president of Nigeria. Chief Dike acknowledged the significant strides made by Peter Obi, whose recent political endeavours have brought the possibility of an Igbo presidency closer than ever before. According to Dike, Obi’s efforts have resonated particularly…
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Why We’ll Approve Purchase Of Presidential Jet – Akpabio

Why We’ll Approve Purchase Of Presidential Jet – Akpabio

Why We’ll Approve Purchase Of Presidential Jet – Akpabio Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the red chamber will approve funds for the purchase of a new presidential jet if requested by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during plenary on Thursday, Akpabio, however, said he had not received any correspondence from the President requesting the Senate’s approval for a presidential jet. Akpabio spoke after a closed-door meeting of senators at the chambers which lasted for about an hour. The senators had cut short their recess which was supposed to elapse on July 2, 2024, and returned for an emergency session…
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Gov Otti Attends Southern Governors’ Forum Meeting In Ogun State

Gov Otti Attends Southern Governors’ Forum Meeting In Ogun State

Governor Alex Chioma Otti attends Southern Governor's Forum Meeting in Ogun State where Ogun State Governor, His Excellency, Dapo Abiodun was elected Chairman of the Forum. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti was in Ogun State on Monday, 24th June, 2024 where 13 Governors and 3 Deputy Governors from the Southern States of Nigeria, elected Ogun State Governor, His Excellency. Mr Dapo Abiodun and Anambra State Governor, His Excellency, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludoas Chairman and Vice Chairman of Southern Governor's Forum respectively. The emergence of the 2 Southern Governors as Chairman and Vice Chairman of…
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Yoruba Agenda Must Not Continue Under A New Sobriquet Of Southern Governors’ Forum

Yoruba Agenda Must Not Continue Under A New Sobriquet Of Southern Governors’ Forum

YORUBA AGENDA MUST NOT CONTINUE UNDER A NEW SOBRIQUET OF SOUTHERN GOVERNOR'S FORUM The Monday 24th meeting of the governor's of the Southeast, Southwest and Southsouth was expected by its conveners to start a new agenda setting for the southern part of Nigeria as it struggles to free its neck from the heavy jackboot of the political North. The meeting was well attended by almost all the governors except one or two that sent their deputies. The good attendance aptly captured the importance of calling the roundtable to enact a proactive scriptural response to desperate moments in the the life…
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50 Reps Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

50 Reps Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

50 Reps Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Fifty members of the House of Representatives from different parts of Nigeria and political parties, known as Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South East, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to invoke Section 174 of the Constitution of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and Section 107(1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. The lawmakers made this appeal in a three-page letter signed by the lawmakers, dated June 19, 2024, and addressed…
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Dr. Alex Otti OFR Pushing The Frontiers Of Development Amidst Opposition Voodooism – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Dr. Alex Otti OFR Pushing The Frontiers Of Development Amidst Opposition Voodooism – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

DR. ALEX OTTI PUSHING THE FRONTIERS OF DEVELOPMENT AMIDST OPPOSITION VOODOOISM. Everyday now comes with soundbites and optics of new initiatives and projects of Dr. Alex Otti ricocheting across the nooks and crannies of Abia State with metastatic relish. From Abia south in Ukwa to Abia North in Arochukwu, it is endless celebrations of new initiatives, new ideas, new projects and new ambience being captioned under the New Abia rebranding landscape. Alex Otti has no doubt overstretched the imagination of good governance templates and its endless possibilities to inspire a brutalized, demoralized and dehumanized people who endured wicked leadership for…
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Emirship Tussle: Tension In Kano As Heavy Police Security Takes Over Emir Sanusi’s Palace

Emirship Tussle: Tension In Kano As Heavy Police Security Takes Over Emir Sanusi’s Palace

Tension in Kano as Heavy Security Takes over Emir Sanusi’s Palace Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have taken control of security at the main palace of the Emir of Kano, replacing the local hunters who had been guarding the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The hunters, known as ‘Yan Tauri, had been stationed at the palace since last month following rumours of a potential forceful return of the deposed 15th Emir, Aminu Ado-Bayero. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that security agents have now assumed control of the palace’s security. Meanwhile, Emir Aminu Ado-Bayero remains under protection at the Nasarawa mini…
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Political Parties Not Instrument Of War – Says Governor Otti As He Receives Former ABIA Governor Sen. Orji Kalu

Political Parties Not Instrument Of War – Says Governor Otti As He Receives Former ABIA Governor Sen. Orji Kalu

POLITICAL PARTIES NOT INSTRUMENT OF WAR - SAYS GOVERNOR OTTI AS HE RECEIVES FORMER ABIA GOVERNOR SEN. ORJI KALU. The Executive Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has again reaffirmed his philosophy that once elections and litigations are over, partisan politics takes a back seat while governance takes front stage. Speaking on Friday 21st June in his Umuehim Nvosi country home in Isiala Ngwa South LGA when he played host to a former Governor of Abia State and the present Senator representing the Abia North Senatorial Zone in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly. Governor Alex Otti…
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Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere In Closed Door Meeting With Former Governor Of Imo State, Chief, Sir, Emeka Ihedioha.

Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere In Closed Door Meeting With Former Governor Of Imo State, Chief, Sir, Emeka Ihedioha.

Yesterday, the 22nd of June 2024, Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere was hosted by his childhood and bosom friend, the former Deputy Speaker and former Governor of Imo State, Chief, Sir, Emeka Ihedioha, CON in his sprawling Country home in Mbaise. The get together afforded them the opportunity to discuss a wide range of national issues, politics, political leadership, business, industry and progressive policy directions. All discussions was under a closed door and full of hope for the future. Pictures of the meeting are shared below:
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‘Don’t Plunge The Country Into Resentment’ – Labour Warns Governors Over Minimum Wage

‘Don’t Plunge The Country Into Resentment’ – Labour Warns Governors Over Minimum Wage

‘Don’t Plunge The Country Into Resentment’ – Labour Warns Governors Over Minimum Wage The Organized Labour has warned some of the governors not to plunge the country into a state of resentment, misery, and impoverishment through their wrong pieces of advice. The Organized Labour also reiterated that the position taken by President Bola Tinubu on the two proposals before him from the report of the Tripartite Committee on the National Minimum Wage would determine their next line of action. Recall that while the government team and the organized private sector had made an offer of N62,000 on the last day…
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