Orji Kalu Will Face Immediate Retrial, Says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says Orji Kalu, former Abia state governor, will face immediate retrial for money laundering. The supreme court voided Kalu’s conviction on Friday. He had been sentenced to 12 years in jail by a federal high court before the apex court nullified his conviction. Although the supreme court did not acquit him of the charges...
Igbo Youths Back Northern Coalition On Call For BBNaija Ban, Says It’s A Social Monster
Igbo youths under the aegis of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC has called for ban on popular reality TV show, BBNaija describing it as a social monster. This comes days after the Coalition of Northern Groups made a similar call to the federal government, insisting that it is time to ban the TV show which it says is corrupt. Addressing Igbo...
2023: Gov. Umahi Wins APC Ebonyi South Senatorial District Fresh Election
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Sunday, scored 250 votes to emerge victorious at the Ebonyi South All Progressive Congress, APC, Senatorial fresh election in the State. The election, which took place at the Afikpo North Local Government Headqua...
Arising To Echelon On NITP A Thing Of Pride, Says Hon. Nkole
The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency Abia State, Hon. Uko Nkole has expressed gratitude over his recognition as fellow Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP). Speaking with ABN TV shortly after his investiture on Tuesday in Abuja, the lawmaker said he feels honoured and privileged to reach the echelon of his professional career. Nkole who has spent about 10 years as...
“Peter Obi Is The Man Of The Moment” – Labour Party Chairman Asks Kwankwaso To Take The Vice Presidency
Julius Abure, the National Chairman of Labour Party has stated that it is in the interest of the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso to serve as the running mate of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi in ...
Buhari Hasn’t Brought Any Meaningful Reform In Education, Health – CDD
The Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD says President Muhammadu Buhari has not brought any meaningful reform in the education and health sectors. In its assessment of the economy under the Buhari administration, the CDD said a number of campaign promises made by the president for both sectors have not been met. The appraisal, which was shared with TheCable on Tuesday,...
Presidential Election Tribunal Strikes Out APM’s Petition Against Vice President Kashim Shettima
Presidential Election Tribunal Strikes Out APM's Petition Against Vice President Kashim Shettima. “The suit on disqualification of Shettima based on eligibility duly struck out. We don’t have jurisdiction over that because it’s a Pre-Election matter” More details to follow...
After Collecting Money From Governors, Uche Secondus Doesn’t Use To Find Us Something, Ex-PDP Officer Says
One of the seven national officers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who tendered his resignation has accused the National Working Committee (NWC) under Uche Secondus of sidelining them. Their resignation followed a long-standing sour relationship with Secondus. One of the officers who spoke with Daily Trust on condition of anonymity said, “incapacity and bad treatment” exhibited by Secondus were responsible...
FG Suspension: Twitter Is An IPOB-Online Machine – Adamu Garba Attacks Okonjo-Iweala
Former Presidential Candidate and APC member, Adamu Garba has defended the Nigerian Government’s decision to suspend all activities of Twitter in Nigeria. Garba, in an interview on Channels TV on Friday night, expressed happiness that the Federal government suspended the popular social media platform. He also alleged that the website is an online machine for proscribed pro-secessionist groups, the Indigenous People...
Governor Ikpeazu Meets With President Buhari (Photos)
Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu on Thursday held a close door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock villa Abuja, ABN TV reports. The Governor was accompanied to the meeting by Mr C. Darl Uzu, CEO of the Enyimba Economic City. Though details of the meeting was not disclosed to our correspondent, it may not be unconnected with...
