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Nov

2024

After Initial Silence, President Biden Congratulates Trump On Victory

After Initial Silence, President Biden Congratulates Trump On Victory United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory against the Vice President Kamala Harris in the election. President Biden also extended an invitation for Trump to visit the White House. The 81-year-old president, who watched the unexpected election results unfold from the White House on Tuesday night, plans to address the nation on Thursday. SaharaReporters earlier reported that shortly after 1:30 PM on Wednesday, Harris called Trump to formally concede defeat, and urged him to honor the “importance of a peaceful transfer…

Nov

2024

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New Era, New Leadership In Ohafia As Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Hands Over To Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

New Era, New Leadership in Ohafia LGA Chief Dr David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex hands over to Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, ensuring continuity and progress. Yesterday, November 5, marked a significant milestone for Ohafia Local Government Area as Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex handed over the reins to Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. The ceremony, held at the council secretariat, was graced by the esteemed presence of His Royal Majesty King Kalu Kalu Ogbu (Esq) and other notable, very Highly Esteemed Royal Fathers in Ohafia LGA. In his farewell address, Chief David expressed his gratitude to the people of Ohafia for…

Nov

2024

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Rev. Father Hassan Kukah’s Call To Unity: A Pragmatic Solution For ABIA State After The Nov 2 LGA Elections, And Swearing In Of Mayors

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

Rev. Father Hassan Kukah's Call to Unity: A pragmatic solution for Abia State after the Nov 2 LGA elections, and Swearing in of Mayors The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has made a compelling call to unity, urging Nigerians to put aside their differences and move forward, stating that the worst times in the country's history are over. He emphasized this on Tuesday in Abuja during the public presentation of the book titled: "Judicial Terrorism - A Macabre Trial and Death Sentences on Some Atvap (Kataf) People". The Vanguard News reports that the book was written in honour of retired…

Nov

2024

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‘Africa’s Most Infamous Presidential Election Loser’ – APC Blasts Atiku

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‘Africa’s Most Infamous Presidential Election Loser’ – APC Blasts Atiku The ruling All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, launched a renewed attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as an infamous election loser. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. Morka was reacting to Monday’s claim by the former Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate that he didn’t lose the 2023 election. In a post via his official X handle, Atiku posted that the mandate was ‘criminally stolen’ from him. However, the APC spokesman stated that nobody…

Nov

2024

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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

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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…