Edo CJ Reviews Panel Probing Shaibu, Replaces 2 Members
The Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has reviewed the panel constituted to investigate the allegations levelled against the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. This is part of the processes initiated by the assembly to impeach the deputy governor. In the new list made available to in a letter signed by the court’s chief registrar, B.O Osawaru, two members Prof...
Massive Democratic Dividends: Hon. Ibe Okwara Lists Projects To Be Completed Before Dec. 31 [See Communities]
![Massive Democratic Dividends: Hon. Ibe Okwara Lists Projects To Be Completed Before Dec. 31 [See Communities]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ibe-Okwara-640x347.jpeg "Massive Democratic Dividends: Hon. Ibe Okwara Lists Projects To Be Completed Before Dec. 31 [See Communities]")
The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara has listed massive projects he is poised to complete before the end of this year, all in an effort to ensure that democratic dividends trickle down to various communities in his constituency. Among the projects to be delivered include, the long-abandoned Oboro - Okagwe Road, Achara Ihechiowa, Ufuele Aku, Ibinna Ihenta...
Labour Party Changes Venue For National Convention Over Fear Of Disruption
The Labour Party (LP) has changed the venue for its proposed national convention to Nnewi, Anambra State over fear of disruption, ABN TV learnt. The party had in a letter addressed to Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, signed by the national chairman and secretary, Julius Abure and Umar Ibrahim, informed the commission of the...
Gov. Uzodimma Appoints Brother As Deputy Chief Of Staff
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has approved the appointment of his brother, Ferdinand Uzodimma, as his Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of general services. Ferdinand Uzodimma was a Councillor, Transition Committee Chairman and Sole Administrator of Oru East Local Government Area. The governor also reappointed Cosmos Iwu as the Secretary to the Government. Also reappointed by the governor are...
Road Project: No Part Of Abia Will Be Left Behind, Gov. Otti Vows
Less than two months after flagging off the reconstruction of the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia road, a major corridor linking the state capital with communities in the northern part of the state, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday signaled the commencement of construction of another strategic route linking three communities in Abia North. The 30km Arochukwu-Ndi Okereke-Ozuabam Road is Governor Otti's...
Gov. Otti Signs Law Ending Payment Of Pension To Abia Ex-Governors, Deputies
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has signed into law a bill seeking to repeal the payment of pensions to former governors and their deputies, a law enacted by the previous PDP government in the state. ABN TV reports that the Executive Bill, which was passed by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, is now known...
Jonathan To Lead Election Observation Mission To Senegal
The West African Elders Forum (WAEF) has deployed a mediation mission to Senegal ahead of the country’s March 24, 2024 presidential election. The mission, led by WAEF Chairperson and former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, also includes Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, former Under-Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and former...
Ondo 2024: Group Begs Tinubu To Support Ohunyeye’s Ambition
Ahead of the April governorship primary of the All Progressive Congress,in Ondo state, a group, the Ondo state Progressive Movement, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to support the governorship ambition of Brigadier General Olamide Ohunyeye ( Rtd) to be the candidate of the party. Ohunyeye is contesting the April governorship primary alongside nine other aspirants of the party. The convener...
I Don’t Receive Pension From Abia Govt — Ikpeazu
The immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has said he does not earn any pension from the state government. This is in response the a report on Tuesday that the state House of Assembly has repealed the law on payment of past governors and their deputies in the state. Ikpeazu in a release signed by his spokesman, Onyebuchi...
Abia Assembly Ends Pension For Former Governors, Deputies
Abia state House of Assembly has ended the payment of pension for past Governors & Deputy Governors in the state. This follows the passage of A Bill (H.A.B 11:) on Tuesday for an Act to Revoke The Abia State Governors & Deputy Governors Pensions Law No 4 of 2001 and for other Matters connected therewith. The passage of the Bill followed...
