Ondo APC Governorship Aspirant, Akintelure Is Dead
One of the frontline governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure, is dead. Before his untimely demise, Akintelure had raised concerns about both direct and indirect threats to his life. He had expressed hope that the situation would improve over time but sadly, it escalated as the APC governorship primary election scheduled for April 25 approached. Akintelure’s alarm on...
Again, El-Rufai Holds Meeting With SDP Leaders
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has met with another chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), further fueling speculation about his future political plans. El-Rufai was pictured at the Abuja residence of Senator Abubakar Gada, along with SDP chairman Shehu Musa Gabam and other party leaders. Also present were Senator Teslim Folarin, the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate...
Edo CJ Reviews Panel Probing Shaibu, Replaces 2 Members
The Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has reviewed the panel constituted to investigate the allegations levelled against the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. This is part of the processes initiated by the assembly to impeach the deputy governor. In the new list made available to in a letter signed by the court’s chief registrar, B.O Osawaru, two members Prof...
Massive Democratic Dividends: Hon. Ibe Okwara Lists Projects To Be Completed Before Dec. 31 [See Communities]
![Massive Democratic Dividends: Hon. Ibe Okwara Lists Projects To Be Completed Before Dec. 31 [See Communities]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ibe-Okwara-640x347.jpeg "Massive Democratic Dividends: Hon. Ibe Okwara Lists Projects To Be Completed Before Dec. 31 [See Communities]")
The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara has listed massive projects he is poised to complete before the end of this year, all in an effort to ensure that democratic dividends trickle down to various communities in his constituency. Among the projects to be delivered include, the long-abandoned Oboro - Okagwe Road, Achara Ihechiowa, Ufuele Aku, Ibinna Ihenta...
Labour Party Changes Venue For National Convention Over Fear Of Disruption
The Labour Party (LP) has changed the venue for its proposed national convention to Nnewi, Anambra State over fear of disruption, ABN TV learnt. The party had in a letter addressed to Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, signed by the national chairman and secretary, Julius Abure and Umar Ibrahim, informed the commission of the...
Gov. Uzodimma Appoints Brother As Deputy Chief Of Staff
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has approved the appointment of his brother, Ferdinand Uzodimma, as his Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of general services. Ferdinand Uzodimma was a Councillor, Transition Committee Chairman and Sole Administrator of Oru East Local Government Area. The governor also reappointed Cosmos Iwu as the Secretary to the Government. Also reappointed by the governor are...
Road Project: No Part Of Abia Will Be Left Behind, Gov. Otti Vows
Less than two months after flagging off the reconstruction of the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia road, a major corridor linking the state capital with communities in the northern part of the state, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday signaled the commencement of construction of another strategic route linking three communities in Abia North. The 30km Arochukwu-Ndi Okereke-Ozuabam Road is Governor Otti's...
Gov. Otti Signs Law Ending Payment Of Pension To Abia Ex-Governors, Deputies
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has signed into law a bill seeking to repeal the payment of pensions to former governors and their deputies, a law enacted by the previous PDP government in the state. ABN TV reports that the Executive Bill, which was passed by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, is now known...
Jonathan To Lead Election Observation Mission To Senegal
The West African Elders Forum (WAEF) has deployed a mediation mission to Senegal ahead of the country’s March 24, 2024 presidential election. The mission, led by WAEF Chairperson and former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, also includes Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, former Under-Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and former...
Ondo 2024: Group Begs Tinubu To Support Ohunyeye’s Ambition
Ahead of the April governorship primary of the All Progressive Congress,in Ondo state, a group, the Ondo state Progressive Movement, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to support the governorship ambition of Brigadier General Olamide Ohunyeye ( Rtd) to be the candidate of the party. Ohunyeye is contesting the April governorship primary alongside nine other aspirants of the party. The convener...
