POLITICS
Benue PDP, APC Trade Tackles After Opposition Accused Gov. Alia Of Running State Like Church Parish
A bitter exchange has erupted between the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration. The PDP alleged that Governor Alia was running the state like a “Church Parish,” undermining democratic principles and disregarding transparency and accountability. In a statement, the PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, accused the Alia administration of prioritizing “white...
VIDEO: Hon. Ogah Calls For Reduction Of Security Checkpoints In South East, Says It’s A Violation Of Citizens’ Right To Movement
Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia State, Hon. Amobi Ogah has presented a motion before the House calling for immediate reduction of security checkpoints in South East region, especially on the Onitsha/Enugu Expressway. Hon. Ogah said the excessive security checkpoints violate the rights of the people in the region to free movement, as well as affect economic activities. https://youtu.be/AhSDG4QxQSo The lawmaker...
Five LP Reps Decamp To APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress gained five members from the Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives on Thursday. The lawmakers who lost left LP to APC are Tochukwu Okere (Imo), Donatus Mathew (Kaduna), Bassey Akiba (Cross River), Iyawe Esosa (Edo), and Daulyop Fom (Plateau). Confirming the development, Matthew, who represents Kaura Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, said the decision...
Hon. Amobi Ogah To Launch Healthcare, Education, Youth Empowerment Projects In Isuikwuato/Umunneochi
The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, is set to unveil a series of transformative projects aimed at improving healthcare delivery, educational infrastructure, and youth empowerment in his constituency. As part of his commitment to better healthcare services, Hon. Ogah will distribute medical equipment, drugs, and consumables to various health centers across...
Gov Otti Announces Additional Appointments, Reassignments In Abia (See List)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has approved a series of new appointments and reassignments in his administration, aimed at enhancing governance and ensuring effective service delivery. In a statement made available to ABN TV on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, the following individuals have been appointed to key positions: Additional...
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week’s disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise. Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took just over 57 percent of ballots followed by the candidate for the main opposition Independent Patriots for Change (IPC)...
South Korean Opposition Pushes For President’s Impeachment
On Wednesday, South Korea's opposition took steps to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his dramatic yet brief declaration of martial law, which led to thousands of protesters taking to the streets. Yoon’s shock bid to suspend civilian rule for the first time in over four decades—before being overturned by lawmakers in a night of drama—plucked South Korea into deep...
Enyinnaya Duke Ako-Atulomah Refutes Defection Rumors, Reaffirms Commitment to PDP
Chief Enyinnaya Duke Ako-Atulomah, a prominent member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has categorically denied rumors of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a press release issued earlier today, Chief Ako-Atulomah described the speculations as baseless and the handiwork of detractors seeking to distract the public with unverified claims. “I have been a...
Jonathan Tells Fubara That Rivers Political Battles Will Make Him A General
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, not to be disturbed by the political crisis rocking the state. Jonathan spoke at an event in the Nihi Community in the Etche Local Government Area of the State on Sunday. He explained that Fubara would eventually emerge as a “general in politics,” despite the political war staged against him. “I...
Obidients Pledge Stronger Push For 2027 General election
The Obidients movement has pledged to accomplish even more than they did in the 2023 election as they start to rekindle and unite the movement ahead of the general election in 2027. The group made the vow at the conference of the All Obidient Forum, organised by the Delta Obidient Elders’ Council on Saturday in Asaba, the Delta state capital. In...
