Community Denies Requesting For Information From National Assembly On Behalf Of Hon. Aguocha
The people of Nkwoachara Ward in Umuahia North Local Government Area comprising a political ward of Umuawa Alaocha and Umuawa Alaike communities have denied writing to the National Assembly requesting for the release details of monies and projects approved and made available for Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of the state, saying such information never emanated from the community. The community accused...
“My Allowance Is N21Million Monthly” – Senator Sumaila
The actual salary and allowances of federal lawmakers has continued to generate controversy. This followed the claim by Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila (NNPP– Kano South) he earns N21 million in allowances every month apart from the monthly salary of about 1million. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently accused members of the National Assembly of fixing bogus salaries and allowances for themselves in...
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Sets To Quit
Japan’s unpopular Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to quit after announcing on Wednesday he will not seek re-election as party chief. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed almost uninterrupted since 1945, is due to hold a leadership contest next month, with the winner to become prime minister. “In this (party) presidential election, it is necessary to show the...
After 8 Months, Abia Speaker Swears In Aba North Assembly Member Who Got Judgment Against LP
Eight months after he was declared the authentic winner of the Aba North state constituency seat in the Abia State House of Assembly by the Court of Appeal, the speaker of the Assembly, Mr Emmanuel Emeruwa, has sworn in Uzodike Aaron as a member of the House. Following Uzodike’s inauguration, the PDP now has 12 members, LP 11 and APC...
Hon. Aguocha Appointed Into House/Senate Joint Petroleum Industry Investigative Committee
The member representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Obi Aguocha has been appointed as a member of the joint House/Senate Petroleum Industry Investigation Committee. This announcement is contained in a release signed by the media office of Honourable member of the House of Representatives. The office says the appointment is a clear recognition of...
Annul 2023 Election Of Gov. Uzodimma Now LP Urges
The leadership of the Labour Party has headed for the Supreme Court to seek the nullification of the November 11 Imo Governorship poll that produced Gov. Hope Uzodimma after its appeal for a fresh election was thrown out by the appeal court. The opposition party said it perceived bias in the judgments despite presenting evidence to back its claim of...
2027: I’ll Deliver Kano For APC, Doguwa Vows
A federal lawmaker from Kano State, Rep. Alhassan Doguwa, has vowed to deliver the state to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Doguwa said this in Abuja on Sunday, while responding to a claim by another lawmaker, Rep. Abdulmumini Jibrin, that he posed a threat to the electoral fortunes of the APC in Kano State. Jibrin had...
Election Losers Wanted To Stage Coup Against President Tinubu – Joe Igbokwe
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe has accused election losers of wanting to stage a coup against President Bola Tinubu. Igbokwe said Tinubu can’t be ousted through a coup because the president used 30 years to prepare for his time to occupy the highest political seat in Nigeria. Posting on his Facebook page, Igbokwe wrote: “Election losers...
Hon. Aguocha Responds To Document Requesting Release Of Details Of Monies, Projects For Constituency
Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of Abia State, Hon. Obi Aguocha has reacted to a document requesting for the release details of monies and projects approved and made available for his constituency, saying he is committed to openness and transparency. In a statement on Friday by his media office, the federal lawmaker said he is aware of the document purportedly...
Trump, Harris Presidential Election Debate Fixed
The US Presidential election first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has been slated for September 10. ABC reports that it would host the first showdown between Trump and Harris on September 10, confirming the development in a post on X. The disclosure follows Trump’s statement on Thursday that he would be open to debating his opponent multiple times before...