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2023: Collation Of Results Will Be Manual — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the collation of results of the 2023 general elections will be done manually despite the adoption of electronic transmission of results. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, stressed that the commission would transmit results from polling units to its result-viewing portal, IReV, as witnessed in...
Ohafia Leaders Write Sen. Kalu, Say Unrest Not Targeted At Him [VIDEO]
Leaders of Ohafia Local Government Area have commended the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for visiting the council area during his ward-to-ward tour. The leaders in a statement signed by Prince Emma Nwosu on Saturday afternoon said Kalu's visit was a clear demonstration of his love for the people of Ohafia clan. According to the statement, the...
Abia State To Establish Family And Gender-Based Violence Courts – Gov Ikpeazu
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State says the state will establish Family and Gender-Based Violence courts in the state as well as GBV desk at the State Ministry of Justice. Ikpeazu disclosed this at the ‘End GBV summit’ with the theme, ‘Strengthening evidence and referral pathways for gender-based violence project in Abia State’, driven by the Abia First Lady, Nkechi...
FG Sanctions AIT, Others For Failure To Pay Levies, Stations To Be Disconnected
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has revoked the broadcast licenses of 52 broadcast stations across the country over-indebtedness to the regulatory commission. The stations were owing the Commission N2.6 billion since 2015. The debtor-stations include; Africa Independent Television (AIT) and its sister radio station, Raypower FM; Silverbird Television, and 49 other stations across the country. The director-general of the NBC, Malam Balarabe...
Ikpeazu Approves Six State Intervention Projects For Bende LG
The Executive Governor of Abia State Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has approved six new State Intervention projects for Bende Local Government Area. The approved projects are grassroot oriented projects that will have direct impact on the people of Bende. It was gathered that the six Projects will be cited in Amankalu Alayi, Ugwueke-Ezeukwu, Igbere, Uzuakoli, Ozuitem an Itunmbauzor communities in the...
Abia First Lady, Nkechi Ikpeazu Emerges 2022 ‘First Lady Of The Year’
The Wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu has emerged 'First Lady Of The Year' 2022. In a 14-day Leadership Excellence Awards voting from 1st to 14th August, 2022 via online platforms, monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mrs Ikpeazu defeated three other nominees to emerge the winner. She polled 695, 432 votes to defeat wife of Rivers...
Buhari Arrives Maiduguri, To Commission Projects
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of one-day official visit to commission some developmental projects in the state. The presidential jet landed at the Nigerian Air Force wing of the Maiduguri International Airport at about 12.15pm. The President was received by Governor Babagana Zulum, his Deputy, Usman Kadafur, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management...
Gov. Matawalle Bans Motorcycle In Zamfara, Orders House To House Search For Criminals
Governor Bello Mattawale of Zamfara State has banned motorcycles’ movement from 8p.m. to 6a.m. in Gusau Town, the state capital. Matawalle gave the directive during a broadcast in the early hours of yesterday in Gusau. He directed the security personnel to shoot on sight anyone found violating the new order. The measure, according to the governor, was taken by the security...
Sen Orji Kalu Names Media Personality, Sunny Idika Campaign Spokesman
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has appointed an online media practitioner, Sunny Idika as the spokesperson for his senatorial election. Kalu, in a statement by his media office, said Idika’s appointment was based on merit and with immediate effect. Idika has since transmitted his acceptance of the appointment, pledging to discharge his “duties and responsibilities with...
Abia North: Bende Traditional Rulers Host Sen. Kalu, Applaud Developmental Projects (Photos)
Members of Bende Traditional Rulers Council of Bende Local Government Area of Abia State are about now hosting the Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in continuation of his Mid-Term Constituency report tour. Kalu and his entourage are being hosted at the Royal Palace of Eze Uwakwe O. Ukaegbu ,Ofufe II of Amaofufe Autonomous community, Item, Igbere. Members...
