Retired Soldiers Storm Ministry Of Defence, Protest Unpaid Allowances
Military veterans under the aegis of the Retired Members of Nigerian Armed Forces and the Coalition of Concerned Military Veterans, staged the third phase of their protests over the non-payment of their Security Debarment Allowance, among others, at the Ministry of Defence, in Abuja on Monday. The protesters pitched a tent and blocked access to the Ministry of Defence located...
Lawyer Backs Arrest Of Osinachi’s Husband, Demands Justice
An Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has commended the Federal Capital Territory Police Command over the swift arrest of Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late popular gospel artiste,...
Abia Speaker Gifts Cars To Aides (Photos)
Aides to the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji MNSE are right now in ecstatic jubilation in solidarity with their colleagues, Supol Abdullahi Shuaibu and Mr Chris Award Nwanne who were gifted two Toyota Corolla cars by the Speaker to mark their long service of loyalty and dedication to the Speaker's family. Rt Hon...
Catholic Bishop elect of Aba Diocese thorough bred, perfect choice – Ikpeazu
The Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has congratulated the Bishop Elect of the Catholic Diocese of Aba, Professor Augustine Ndubueze Echema. The governor in a letter he personally described Prof. Echema as thorough bred a perfect choice by Pope Francis. Governor Ikpeazu expressed profound delight on the appointment of The Reverend Monsignor Professor Augustine Ndubueze Echema a thorough bred Priest...
97 percent of road constructed by Governor Emmanuel administration has failed – Lawmaker
Ekemini Simon Members of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriations have queried the Works Commissioner in the state, Mr. Ephraim Inyang-Eyen for poorly constructed roads. Members of the committee frowned at the rapid failing of newly completed roads by the Governor Udom Emmanuel administration, saying such poor quality of work was unacceptable. The lawmakers observed that although...
Mascot Uzor-Kalu Visits ABN TV’s Corporate Office [Photos]
![Mascot Uzor-Kalu Visits ABN TV's Corporate Office [Photos]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mascot-Uzor-Kalu-Visits-ABN-TVs-Corporate-Office-640x477.jpg "Mascot Uzor-Kalu Visits ABN TV’s Corporate Office [Photos]")
The Abia State governorship candidate of Action People Party, APP, Hon. Mascot Uzor-Kalu on Thursday paid a surprise visit to the corporate office of ABN TV and Radio in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. He was accompanied by his aides and some political associates. The former Abia Chief of Staff was in the city for some political engagements where he also...
Insecurity: Dont Allow Southeast Become Another Northeast, FENRAD Charges Governors
Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, has decried the growing attacks on security formation and agents in the Southeast, urging Governors in the region not to allow the once peaceful Igbo land become another Northeast where it says the federal and state governments are fighting to fend off forces of domestic and transborder terror. FENRAD, a human rights...
Igboho Not Freed Yet, We Are Negotiating Due To His Health, Says Counsel
Chief Yomi Aliyyu (SAN), counsel to the detained Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, on Thursday, debunked rumours on social media that he has been freed and on his way to Germany, adding that they have begun negotiations with Benin Republic government over his ‘health status.’ Alliyu in a statement entitled: ‘Re: Purported release of Sunday Igboho’ on...
BREAKING: FG Meets NLC Leaders 7pm Today Over Planned Strike
In a move to prevent Monday’s planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Federal Government has scheduled a meeting with the leadership of Organised Labour for 7pm on Sunday. The meeting was earlier adjourned to Monday at 3pm following the inability of the Federal Government to reach an agreement with Labour on...
Buhari’s Administration Stands Behind Pantami – Presidency
The Presidency may have ruled out the possibility of sacking the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, over his past comments in support of terrorist groups like Taliban and Al-Qaeda. In a statement on Thursday, the Presidency said Pantami’s ordeal in the hands of those calling for his sack was not about his past utterances but about his...
