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Sep
13
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
PDP Suspends Dino Melaye For Alleged Anti-Party

PDP Suspends Dino Melaye For Alleged Anti-Party

News Flash, Politics
PDP Suspends Dino Melaye Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has suspended its former governorship candidate in the state, Senator Dino Melaye, over alleged anti-party activities. Melaye’s suspension by the executive committee of the party in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1 was announced in a memo dated September 12, 2024. The memo reads: “Ward Party Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ayetoro/lluagba ward 1 met on Friday the 12th of September 2024 to review the report of the disciplinary committee set up to investigate alleged anti party activities against Senator Dino Melaye,…
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Sep
13
2024
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President Tinubu’s Whereabout Unknown Again

President Tinubu’s Whereabout Unknown Again

FGN, News Flash, Politics
President Tinubu Goes Missing In Transit Again President Bola Tinubu’s overseas travels and exact whereabouts have again become a subject of speculation. On August 29, Tinubu embarked on a trip to China, and Nigerians were told he would make a brief stopover in Dubai. He suddenly reappeared in London on Wednesday. He had landed in Beijing in the early hours of September 1. He had a busy week meeting and signing agreements with Chinese political and business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The President concluded his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living…
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Sep
13
2024
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Governor Otti And The Defeat Of Tribesmen – By Godwin Adindu

Governor Otti And The Defeat Of Tribesmen – By Godwin Adindu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Governor Otti and the Defeat of TribesmenBy. Godwin Adindu There is, it might seem, an urge to be particularly inspired by Governor Alex Otti’s intangible victories. Without really, intentionally, staging a battle, the Governor has defeated the tribesmen and conquered the tribesmen mentality. This was a cankerworm that festered on the social fabric of Abia State. Beyond the massive infrastructural revolution reflected in the construction of over hundred roads, Governor Otti has also made his mark in the area of social reforms. The defeat of the tribesmen is a major intangible achievement that has changed the outlook of Abia and…
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Sep
13
2024
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Governor Otti Storms Edo State, Drums Support For LP Guber Candidate

Governor Otti Storms Edo State, Drums Support For LP Guber Candidate

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
GOVERNOR OTTI STORMS EDO STATE, DRUMS SUPPORT FOR LP GUBER CANDIDATE Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Thursday, 12th September, stormed Benin City, the Edo State Capital, to drum support for the Labour Party Governorship Candidate Barr. Olumide Akpata and his Deputy Prince Yusulf Asamah Kadiri. Speaking to a large crowd of cheering supporters who came out to receive him and the LP entourage, Governor Otti said that they came to reinforce the decision of the Edo People. "The reason we came is to reinforce the decision you have already made because I know that you have taken…
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Sep
13
2024
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Trump Rules Out Holding Another TV Debate With Harris

Trump Rules Out Holding Another TV Debate With Harris

Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, News Flash, Politics
Trump Rules Out Holding Another TV Debate With Harris Donald Trump on Thursday announced he will not participate in another televised debate with his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November’s presidential election. “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” the Republican candidate wrote on his Truth Social platform, including in his tally the earlier debate with US President Joe Biden in June and his Tuesday showdown with Harris. The Democratic candidate put Trump on the defensive in their ABC News-hosted clash, watched by 67 million people. Almost immediately, her campaign called for a second showdown in October. The…
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Sep
12
2024
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Police Withdraw Security Aides From VIPs, To Deploy 35,000 Officers For Election In Edo State

Police Withdraw Security Aides From VIPs, To Deploy 35,000 Officers For Election In Edo State

News Flash, Politics, Security
Police Withdraw Security Aides From VIPs, To Deploy 35,000 Officers For Edo Election Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced on Wednesday that 35,000 police officers will be deployed across Edo State for the September 21 governorship election. Additionally, 8,000 personnel from sister security agencies, including the armed forces and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), will be mobilized to support the police. He also confirmed that security aides assigned to VIPs will be withdrawn to ensure neutrality and security. Egbetokun stated this at the stakeholders meeting as part of activities ahead of the election organized by the…
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Sep
12
2024
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“My Husband Has Reached The Pinnacle Of Political Office. What’s he looking for Again?” – Patience Jonathan

“My Husband Has Reached The Pinnacle Of Political Office. What’s he looking for Again?” – Patience Jonathan

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
My Husband Won’t Run For Presidency In 2027 – Patience Jonathan Declares Contrary to speculations, Dame Patience Jonathan has firmly stated that her husband, former President Goodluck Jonathan will not contest for the presidency in the 2027 elections. During a recent visit by the Greater Igbo Forum (GIF) Worldwide in Abuja, Dame Jonathan clarified that her husband, having held numerous significant political positions—local government chairman, deputy governor, governor, vice president, and president—has no further political ambitions. She stated that her husband is committed to supporting the current president and fostering national unity. “My husband has reached the pinnacle of political…
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Sep
11
2024
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Ohafia School Of Thought’s One Day In-House/Town-Hall Emergency Meeting Takes Decision On Forthcoming LG Elections

Ohafia School Of Thought’s One Day In-House/Town-Hall Emergency Meeting Takes Decision On Forthcoming LG Elections

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Ohafia School Of Thought's One Day In-House /Town-Hall Emergency Meeting Takes Decision On Forthcoming LG Elections The one day Crucial in house emergency meeting which had almost all the Eziogos present and President Generals of all Ohafia Communities was Presided by Chief Dr. Uduma Nnate. The meeting whose objective was to chart a strong formidable force ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Election and developmental agenda for Ohafia Ofurishi. The Executive Secretary of the Group Rev. Ikechukwu Ebi in his introduction maintained that Ohafia should rank amongst its peers as a Senatorial headquarters and third Biggest Urban town in ABIA…
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Sep
11
2024
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Hon. Obi Aguocha Engages His Constituency In Gentle And Giant Legislative Stride, Unveils An Ambitious 32 Electoral Ward Tour Programme For Ikwuano And Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency

Hon. Obi Aguocha Engages His Constituency In Gentle And Giant Legislative Stride, Unveils An Ambitious 32 Electoral Ward Tour Programme For Ikwuano And Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency

Empowerment, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
HONOURABLE OBI AGUOCHA ENGAGES HIS CONSTITUENCY IN A GENTLE AND GIANT LEGISLATIVE STRIDE, UNVEILS AN AMBITIOUS 32 ELECTORAL WARD TOUR PROGRAMME FOR IKWUANO AND UMUAHIA NORTH/SOUTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY. A Release issued from Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency Office and dated Tuesday, 10th of September, 2024. From The Honourable Member Representing Ikwuano and Umuahia North / South Federal Constituency. Contingent upon a 32 Ward-To-Ward/Town Hall Meeting, Appreciation, and Palliative Distribution Tour. As detailed in the following itinerary: Thursday 12th September, 2024 Usaka Ward - 9am. Venue: Ekwelu Hall Ariam Ward - 11am. Venue: Ariam Ala-Ala Town Hall Oloko…
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Sep
10
2024
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Campaign Fund Embezzlement: Aisha Yesufu Tackles Labour Party Chairman, Abure

Campaign Fund Embezzlement: Aisha Yesufu Tackles Labour Party Chairman, Abure

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Aisha Yesufu Tackles Labour Party Chairman, Abure, Over Campaign Fund The Obi-Datti fundraising team has refuted Monday’s claim by the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, that only Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo, were responsible for managing the campaign funds of LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at the 2023 election. Abure had told journalists in Abuja after a meeting of the National Executive Council on Monday that there was no iota of truth in the allegation that he embezzled the party’s campaign donations The embattled national chairman emphasised that there was no way he could have accessed…
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