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Sep

2024

Gov Fubara Suspends Local Government Chairman

Gov Fubara Suspends Local Govt Chairman The Rivers state governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has suspended the local government committee chairman of the Akuku-Toru local government area, Otonye Briggs. Fubara in a statement signed on Tuesday, September 17, by his chief press secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, said Briggs had been suspended with immediate effect The governor directed Bitebobo Nelson Amieye, to immediately take over as the caretaker committee chairman of the council. Fubara ordered Briggs to hand over all council property in his possession to the new chairman.

Sep

2024

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Edo 2024: NSA Ribadu Blows Hot Over Election Rigging Allegation, Threatens Lawsuit Against PDP Chair

News Flash, Politics

NSA Ribadu Blows Hot Over Election Rigging Allegation, Threatens Lawsuit Against PDP Chair The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has filed a lawsuit against the Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anthony Aziegbemi. This was in response to allegations that the presidency, through the NSA and the Department of State Services (DSS, plans to manipulate the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Aziegbemi in a statement, titled “Edo 2024: Presidency’s Move To Interfere, Manipulate Guber Poll Using DSS, NSA Uncovered,” had claimed that Ribadu directed the release of $2 million to the APC candidate for…

Sep

2024

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Breaking News: Guber Candidate Of NNPP In Last 2023 Election Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai, His Running Mate, And A Chieftain Of The Party Decamp To Labour Party

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

BREAKING NEWS: The Governorship Candidate and Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Abia State during the 2023 General Election, Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai leads his Running Mate, Bar. Chiedozie Josiah, a Chieftain of the Party in the State, Chief David Urum, Candidates of the Party during the last Election, several Leaders and Members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) into the Labour Party, citing the Developmental Strides of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti as the motivation for decamping. Details Later… Ctz. Ukoha Njoku UkohaChief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.14-09-2024

Sep

2024

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Edo Election: Court Summons APC Guber Candidate Okpebholo Over Age Falsification

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Edo Election: Court Summons APC Guber Candidate Okpebholo Over Age Falsification A magistrates’ court in Abuja has summoned Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo elections, to appear before it over alleged age falsification. He is charged with forgery and perjury. The suit, filed by a PDP chieftain, Honesty Aginbatse, on September 12, alleged discrepancies in the birth dates provided in the nomination forms Mr Okpebholo submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr Okpebholo is to appear before Magistrate Abubakar Mukhtar on September 20. Mr Aginbatse had alleged that Mr Okpebholo’s 2023…

Sep

2024

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“I’m Ready To Be Vice President” – Peter Obi Declares, Give Conditions

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

‘I’m Ready To Be Vice President If …’ – Peter Obi Declares, Gives Conditions The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said he is open to being Nigeria’s Vice President in the future. The former Anambra State Governor has however set some conditions to be met before taking such a decision. He made the disclosure in a recent interview on New Central TV which was aired on YouTube. Obi explained that his main goal is to help Nigeria move forward. He believes that for the next general election in 2027, the country needs strong leadership to…

Sep

2024

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PDP Governors Lose As NWC Hands Wike Rivers Control

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PDP Governors Lose As NWC Hands Wike Rivers Control In a decisive move that fortifies his position within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has secured a significant victory in the ongoing party leadership crisis. The PDP National Working Committee (NWC) has officially endorsed the Rivers State congresses, a key decision amidst the party’s internal strife. This endorsement was confirmed during a meeting held at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja on Thursday. The approval not only solidifies Wike’s influence but also led to the postponement of the National Executive Committee…

Sep

2024

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PDP Suspends Dino Melaye For Alleged Anti-Party

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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,…

Sep

2024

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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…

Sep

2024

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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…

Sep

2024

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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…