POLITICS
Masked Men Invade LP Stakeholders Meeting In Aba, Whisk Away Key Figures (Video)
At least two senior members of the governing Labour Party (LP) in Abia have been arrested by heavily armed men who invaded their meeting in a hotel in Aba, ABN TV reports. The masked men claimed to be acting on orders "from above" without naming who the above are. https://youtu.be/qCxOPXS_7iE Those arrested include, the party's Deputy National Chairman, Hon. Ceekay Igara and...
Gov. Otti Deceived Us With A Promise That He Will Change Abia — APGA Chieftain, Obilor Alleged (Video)
A stalwart of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State, Chinedu Obilor has accused the governor of the state, Dr. Alex Otti of deceit, alleging that the state chief executive has not lived up to his promise of bringing change in Abia. Obilor, better known as Iyierioba said the governor has not demonstrated that he is different from...
Kenya’s Vice President Sacked Over Corruption Charges
Vice president Rigathi Gachagua was removed from office, marking the first vice president to be impeached under the 2010 Kenyan constitution. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced that “senators have this night voted to impeach the deputy president of the Republic of Kenya. “Senators found him guilty on five out of 11 grounds brought against him by the National Assembly. Effectively, Gachagua...
Confusion Grips Obi, Otti As INEC Recognizes Abure As LP Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised Julius Abure as Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a letter addressed to Barrister Abure and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary of the Commission, Mrs Rose Oriaran- Anthony, invited them to the fourth consultative meeting with the political parties, on Thursday in Abuja. This comes after a faction of the party enjoying...
APC To Avoid Plateau LG Poll Reiteration
The Plateau State local government rerun election is scheduled for October 19, 2024, but the APC has decided not to participate. The party made this known on Thursday in a statement signed by its state publicity secretary, Shittu Bamaiyi. Bamaiyi stated that the party had directed its supporters to distance themselves from the re-run elections. The statement read: “The party has resolved...
UNIBEN Secondary School Old Students Elect Pioneer Leaders
The UNIBEN Demonstration Secondary School Old Students Association (UDOSA) has elected the first set of executive to lead the worldwide association. The election was conducted online from 11th October, 2024 to 15th October, 2024. At the end of the exercise, the Chairman, UDOSA BOT Electoral Committee, Prof. Ileogben Sunday-Adeoye announced Regina Iyamabo-Jemide as the President-elect. Iyamabo-Jemide is a member of the UDSS...
Edo Deputy Governor Disowns Obaseki’s Last-Minute Appointments
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has publicly disassociated himself and his office from Governor Godwin Obaseki's recent inauguration of new Chairman and Members of the Edo State Civil Service Commission. Obaseki had on Monday inaugurated five new members of the state's Civil Service Commission, following their screening and confirmation by the Edo State House of Assembly. The members...
Edo Assembly: Okogbe resumes, raises alarm over Sobe/Sabongida-Ora road
By Ogochukwu Isioma, in Benin City Member representing Akoko-Edo II Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Donald Okogbe, has formally resumed plenary at the state legislature. Recall that the former Commissioner was on May 6 suspended for five months alongside other lawmakers by the speaker. The suspension was, however, lifted on October 2. Taking to his...
Rivers Assembly Faction Loyal To Wike Declares Pro-Fubara Lawmakers’ Seats Vacant
The Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike led by Martin Amaewhule has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant following their absence from sittings for 152 days. Making this known during plenary today, Speaker Martin Amaewhule pointed out that Ehie did not...
Hostile Reception: Shaibu Slams Libya, Demands Action from AU, CAF
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has condemned in the strongest terms, the poor attitude of Libya authorities to receiving a Nigerian contingent into their country ahead of the Match Day 4 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers on Tuesday. The arrangement Nigeria Football Federation had with the Libya Football Federation was to...
