Ben Kalu Exemplifies Collaborative Leadership— Rep. Onuigbo
Member representing the South-East on the Governing Board of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo has hailed the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, as a true example of how governance impacts the common man when leaders approach governance as a collaboration for the growth of the people and not as a...
Ooni Of Ife Lauds Gov. Otti’s Competence, Capacity As Abia Governor
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), says Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, will leave a legacy in governance that will be difficult to match. The highly revered Yoruba leader spoke when he visited Governor Otti in his country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia on Friday,...
Umahi’s Brother Steps Down From Ebonyi South Senatorial Bye-Election
Austin Umahi, the younger brother of Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Friday, withdrew from the Ebonyi South senatorial bye-election, citing the zoning of the position to Onicha Local Government Area by the State Working Committee of the All Progressive Congress (APC) at the behest of Governor Francis Nwifuru. His withdrawal came after a meeting held by the Umahi family...
Court Bars Sen. Anyanwu From Parading Himself As PDP National Secretary
The High Court of Enugu State has restrained Senator Samuel Anyanwu from parading himself as National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The restraining order was handed down in a judgment delivered on Thursday by Justice C.O. Ajah, in a suit with number E/882/2023, filed by Aniagu Emmanuel. The court also ordered the National Chairman of PDP, Amb Iliya Umar...
Former Abia Assembly Aspirant, Ifeanyi Ogbonna Dumps APGA, Decamps To APC
A former House of Assembly aspirant in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of IGNES International, Hon. Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna has dumped the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) declaring for All Progressives Congress (APC). He said this decision is borne out of a "deep conviction" that the APC aligns more closely with the principles and...
Let’s Impact Well By Partnering Well, Deputy Speaker Urges At His Reception By Abia Govt
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for closer partnership among leaders in the South East especially in his state Abia irrespective of their political parties. According to him, this is one way to make significant impact in the lives of the people of the region and the state. He gave this advice on...
Akeredolu’s Death: Ondo Commissioner For Infrastructure Resigns
Ondo state commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Raimi Olayiwola Aminu, has resigned from his appointment. This is coming less than 24 hours after Lucky Aiyedatiwa was sworn-in as the new Governor of Ondo State following the demise of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Aminu, in a letter addressed to Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, said his resignation took effect from Thursday,...
Ganduje Worried Over Crisis In Benue APC
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Umar Ganduje, has noted with dismay the unwarranted crisis between the state leadership of the party and Governor Hyacinth Alia as well of the caucus of the National Assembly. To this end, Ganduje has sued for unity, noting that the crisis also led to recent call by Benue APC National...
Aiyedatiwa Sworn-in As Substantive Governor Of Ondo State
The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as the governor of the Sunshine State. The swearing-in was held at the Cocoa Conference Hall in the governor’s office in Akure, the state capital and was administered by the chief judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola at 5:18 pm. Present to witness the swearing-in are other judges and top government...
Senegal: Jailed Opposition Leader Files Candidacy To Stand February Election
Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has submitted his candidacy to contest a February presidential election. He proceeded with the submission despite the refusal of constitutional council to avail him the necessary documents. According to a top official of his now dissolved party PASTEF Party, Ousseynou Ly, Sonko's back-up candidate, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has also filed to run. Sonko, just like other...
