Court Orders Amaewhule, 24 Others From Parading Themselves As Rivers Lawmakers
The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has granted an interim injunction restraining pro-Wike speaker of the state House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and 24 other members from parading themselves as legislators. The court directive prohibits them from convening or participating in any official meetings at the Assembly premises. The court’s decision stems from an exparte order filed against the...
Chad Deploys Soldiers Across Country After Junta Leader, Mahamat Déby Was Declared Winner Of Presidential Poll
Chadian soldiers deployed on Friday in large numbers across several districts of the capital after late-night celebrations marked the presidential election victory of junta leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. Even before the official results gave Deby more than 61 percent in Monday’s ballot, the presidential guard had parked many armoured vehicles on major junctions and thoroughfares. AFP reporters said the...
Former Abia Assembly Member, Hon Nwankpa, Dumps PDP, Joins APC
Hon. Uche Nwankpa, a former member of the Abia State House of Assembly, representing Obingwa West (Uhie) State Constituency, has defected from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC). In a letter addressed to the PDP leadership, Nwankpa stated that he has served the party faithfully and contributed to its growth at all levels, but has...
APC Producing Next Abia Governor — Chieftain
The Next Governor of Abia State will be of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says a chieftain of the party, Hon. Chibuike Jonas who noted that the influx of new members from other political parties will strengthen the state chapter of the broom party. Hon. Jonas a former chairman of Arochukwu local government area told ABN TV that the high-profile...
Former ADC House of Reps Candidate In Abia, Obinna Nwosu Joins APC (Photos, Video)
The African Democratic Congress( ADC) House of Representatives candidate in the 2023 general election, Prince Obinna Nwosu has officially joined the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abia State. Nwosu ran for Ikwuano / Umuahia Federal Constituency in Abia state. The defection took place on Wednesday at Nkwoegwu ward, where Nwosu was issued an APC membership card by APC Umuahia...
Again, Crisis Breaks Out In Rivers Assembly As Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Elect Factional Speaker
The member representing Bonny Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, has emerged as the new Speaker of the House, loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. ABN TV reports that the Wednesday’s development might be a response to the opposition All Progressives Congress’ (APC) directive to the 27 Assembly members to impeach Governor Fubara. Oko-Jumbo takes over from...
Gov. Otti Flags Off Reconstruction Of Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road, Pledges To Restore Aba’s Lost Glory (Photos)
In a bid to revive the economic fortunes of Aba, Governor Alex Otti has flagged off the reconstruction of the 3.5-kilometer Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road, a critical infrastructure project aimed at restoring the city's industrial stretch. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Otti described Aba as a city of dreams, trade, commerce, and industry, which has been ravaged by decades of neglect...
Abia Assembly Candidate, Ike Okorafor Dumps APGA
The candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) for Arochukwu State Constituency of Abia State in the 2023 general elections, Prince Ike Okorafor has resigned from membership of the party. This is contained in a resignation letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of APGA in Ohafor Ward 1, Arochukwu L.G.A. In the letter titled, "NOTICE OF RESIGNATION FROM ALL PROGRESSIVES...
Hon. Jonas Welcomes Defectors To APC, Says Party Poised To Reclaim Abia
Honorable Chibuike Jonas, a former Arochukwu local government chairman and 2023 governorship candidate, has welcomed a wave of high-profile defectors from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State. In an exclusive interview with ABN TV on Wednesday, Hon. Jonas expressed his excitement about the recent influx of defectors, including former speaker of the...
Abia APC Cautions PDP Defectors Against Bypassing Process, Illegality
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen a surge in defectors from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The party chapter welcomed these developments, stating that it will strengthen their position for the 2027 general elections. Hon. Chief Offor Okorie, Abia State Publicity Secretary for the APC, described the influx as motivating for current members. However, during...
