Gov. Otti Appoints Transition Committee Chairmen, Deputies [Full List]
Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti has appointed new transition committee chairmen and deputies for the 17 local government areas of the state. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu. The statement urges the appointees to approach the State House of Assembly for their Screening. They include, 1. IsialaNgwa...
Sen. Kalu Wins At Appeal Court, As Ohuabunwa Suffers Third Defeat
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, on Monday, affirmed the electoral victory of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Abia North senatorial district of Abia State in the February 25 polls. In a unanimous judgement, the Appeal Court upheld the judgement of the National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia, Abia State, which earlier dismissed...
Soludo Loses Father
The Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo has lost his father, Simon Soludo. It was gathered that the nonagenarian died in the early hours of Monday after an illness. However, no official announcement has been made about the demise. When contacted on the telephone, Soludo’s Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, said, “Yes it is true. I will soon issue a statement on it.”
Full Text Of Peter Obi’s Speech On Supreme Court Verdict
Remarks at a Press Conference by Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party on The Supreme Court Judgment of 26th October, 2023 On the 2023 Nigeria Presidential Election Held in Abuja, FCT, on [Monday 6th November, 2023Protocols Fellow countrymen and women. Gentlemen of the Media, Good day and welcome to this press conference. Kindly permit...
Why I Was Absent At Supreme Court – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party at the February 25 general elections, Peter Obi, on Monday, explained his absence at the Supreme Court, saying he was unable to attend due to a pre-arranged international commitment. The former governor of Anambra State made this known at the World Press Conference held at the LP campaign headquarters in Abuja. He said, “About...
Peter Obi Accepts Supreme Court’s Judgment, Says Obidient Movement Remains
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has accepted the judgment of the Supreme Court which affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu. Obi, however, said the judgment would not signify the end of the Obidient movement. The former Anambra state governor said with the legal battle over, the Labour Party was now in opposition. He said his resolve for...
South Africa Vows To Recall All Diplomats From Israel Over Gaza Bombardment
The South African government said on Monday it would recall all its diplomats from Israel to “signal” its concern over the situation in Gaza. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, a minister in the president’s office, told a press briefing that all diplomatic staff in Tel Aviv would be asked back to Pretoria for consultations, without providing further details. “We are… extremely concerned at the...
Court Holds Judgement In Appeal By Kano Govt
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reserved judgment in the appeal by the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, challenging his removal by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The tribunal had on September 20 nullified Yusuf’s election by declaring 165,663 of his votes invalid. The tribunal held that the ballot papers were neither signed nor stamped by the Independent National...
Court Prevents NYSC From Further Denying Certificate Issued By Enugu Gov. Mbah
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from further denying issuing the NYSC certificate being paraded by Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment on Monday, held that evidence before the court showed that Mbah properly participated in the NYSC programme and that he was issued a...
This Governor Is Going Mad, LP Governorship Candidate Hits Gov. Uzodimma After Alleged Attack On His Convoy
Tragedy was averted on Sunday when the convoy of the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate for Saturday’s governorship polls in Imo State, Senator Athan Achonu, escaped death by the whiskers. The LP candidate it was learnt on his way to honour an invitation of the Anglican Diocese of Egbu Synod holding at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Obibiezena in Owerri North Local...
