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Nov

2024

Let Every Igbo Join The Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – By United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, South East, South South

UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE. JOURNEY TO ANIOMA STATE From Anioma Stakeholders Summit, Asaba, 31st, August, 2024.TO Igbo Elders And Stakeholders Mega Summit, Enugu, December 2024. The Igbo are indigenous and aboriginal in 13 contiguous States of Nigeria, as follows: Abia State Akwa Ibom State Anambra State Bayelsa State Benue State Cross River State Delta State Ebonyi State Edo State Enugu State Imo State Kogi State Rivers State. During the genocide against the Igbo, Gowon divided the survivors into bits and pieces scattered into various States as politically weak and ineffective entities to be eternally suppressed, cruelly annihilated, marginalized, exploited,…

Nov

2024

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President Tinubu Swears In Seven New Ministers

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Politics

President Tinubu Swears In Seven New Ministers President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven newly-appointed ministers at the Council Chambers in Abuja. The new ministers were sworn-in today, 4th of November, 2024 after Mr Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet. The ministers are Dr Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Dingyadi – Minister of Labour and Employment; Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu – Minister of State Foreign Affairs. “Others are Dr Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Trade and Investment), Idi Maiha – Minister of Livestock Development; Yusuf Ata – Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development;…

Nov

2024

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EFCC Arrest Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa

Crime, News Flash, Politics

EFCC Arrests Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested the immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. According to THE WILL, Okowa was taken into custody in Port Harcourt, Rivers State(Zonal Office) over alleged misappropriation and embezzlement of billions of naira belonging to Delta state during his tenure as governor. The EFCC is yet to officially confirm the arrest of the former governor who presided over the state from May 2015 to May 2019. Recall that Okowa was the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the…

Nov

2024

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Forum Of State Independent Electoral Commission Of Nigeria (FOSIECON) Commends Gov. Otti For Conducting Credible Election

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

FORUM OF STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NIGERIA (FOSIECON) COMMENDS GOVERNOR OTTI FOR CONDUCTING CREDIBLE ELECTION. The Forum of State Independent Electoral Commission of Nigeria (FOSIECON) has commended Governor Alex Otti, OFR, for conducting free, fair, credible and violent-free Local Government election in the State. FOSIECON gave their commendation on Sunday November 3rd, when they paid the Governor a working visit at his Umuehim Nvosi country home, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, after observing the conduct of the November 2nd Local Government election, having visited different parts of the State where the election held. The forum expressed satisfaction on the turnout…

Nov

2024

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Governor Otti Inaugurates The Elected 17 Local Government Chairmen (Mayors) And Their Deputies

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

BREAKING NEWS: GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI INAUGURATES THE ELECTED 17 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN (MAYORS) AND THEIR DEPUTIES. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti inaugurated the Newly Elected Executive Chairmen (Mayor) of the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State and their Deputies at the Banquet Hall of Abia State Government House. Governor Otti was joined by his Wife and the First Lady of the State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Otti. The Oath of Office and Allegiance was administered by the State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Paul Ogubunka Esq. The inauguration ceremony was…

Nov

2024

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Rivers State Crisis Is All About Resources Control – Governor Fubara

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Resources Control Behind Rivers State Crisis – Gov Fubara Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed and insisted that the current political crisis rocking the state is for the sole control of the state resources. This is as the governor assured Rivers people that he will continue to utilise the state resources judiciously for the betterment and overall interest of the people. Fubara made the revelation while addressing the congregation of Omega Power Ministries, Worldwide during the 51st Birthday of the General Overseer, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, and the 18th Anniversary of the church at the headquarters, Mbodo, Aluu in Ikwerre…

Nov

2024

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2024 American Presidential Election – One Of Donald Trump’s Presidential Campaign Speech Entitled: The World Read My Story.

Foreign Affairs, Politics, World News

2024 AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-ONE OF DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN SPEECHENTITLED:THE WORLD READ MY STORY. My name is Donald John Trump. I was born on the 14th of June in 1947.. Throughout my life, I was a business man and real estate developer who has employed a lot of Americans before I decided to run for the seat of American presidency in 2016. For the past years before I became the president, I have watched how the Democrats, Obama&Biden ruined the pride of America and almost destroyed the world. I saw how Obama&Biden destroyed Lybia by killing Gadaaffi and ruined that…

Nov

2024

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Abia LGA Elections: Zenith Labour Party(ZLP) Sweep 15 LGs, YPP 2 In Free And Fair Election Across The State

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

RESULTS FROM ABIA LGA ELECTIONS YESTERDAY (1). Osisioma - YPP(2). Ugwunagbo - YPP (3). Umuahia North - ZLP(4). Bende - ZLP(5). Aba North - ZLP(6). Ukwa East - ZLP(7). Arochukwu - ZLP(8). Umunneochi - ZLP(9). Aba South - ZLP(10). Isiala Ngwa South - ZLP(11). Isiala Ngwa North - ZLP(12). Obingwa - ZLP(13). Aba South - ZLP(14). Isiukwuato - ZLP(15). Ohafia - ZLP(16). Umuahia South - ZLP(17). Ukwa West - ZLP. Congratulations to all these 15 ZLP Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen elect. To God be the glory. God bless Abia State.

Nov

2024

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“Peaceful Elections, Prosperous Future: ABIA State Leads The Way” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

"Peaceful Elections, Prosperous Future: Abia State Leads the Way" Abia State has emerged as a trailblazer in Nigeria's electoral landscape, setting a shining example for others to follow. The state's remarkable success in conducting peaceful and credible elections has earned it a reputation as one of the most stable and democratic states in the Niger Delta region. This feat is a testament to the state's unwavering commitment to democratic principles and its determination to ensure the voices of its citizens are heard. The 2011 gubernatorial election, which saw Theodore Orji emerge victorious with an impressive 82.33% of the vote, marked…

Nov

2024

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INEC Breaks Silence On Rivers Assembly Crisis Amid Conflicting Court Judgements

News Flash, Politics

INEC Finally Breaks Silence On Rivers Assembly Crisis Amid Conflicting Court Rulings The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, clarified its stance on the ongoing crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly, attributing its silence to conflicting court judgments on the matter. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting with media executives at INEC headquarters in Abuja, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu addressed calls for the commission to intervene. A faction loyal to Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara had urged INEC to conduct a by-election to fill the seats of 25 lawmakers loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. In response, Wike’s…