Court Adjourns Hearing On Biafra Referendum
A High Court in Abuja has adjourned a hearing on a lawsuit by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) seeking the Organization of a referendum. CNG had sued the National Assembly, and the Attorney General, asking the court to compel the defendants to halt the ongoing constitutional review exercise and in its place, conduct a referendum to determine what determines...
How Police Whisked Away Impeached Plateau Speaker, 10 Assembly Members
The drama in Plateau Assembly took a frightening dimension on Monday when the impeached Speaker Abok Ayuba and 10 lawmakers loyal to him were whisked away by security agents. Around 3:15 pm, Plateau Commissioner of Police, Edward Ebuka, led the 11 members to four awaiting Hilux vehicles before they were taken away. The members, who were unruffled, said: “We are firm...
2023: Kano Assembly Speaker Drums Support For Tinubu
Mr Hamisu Chidari, Speaker of Kano state House of Assembly, has declared his unflinching support for the Tinubu Support Organization (TSO). Chief Franklin Ebere-Njoku, Special Assistant to Mr Aminu Suleiman, Director General, Tinubu Support Organization (TSO), said this in a statement released to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Chidari who reiterated his unflinching support to the...
It’s Tough To Keep PDP United – Tambuwal
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Aminu Tambuwal, says it is not easy keeping the major opposition party united, ABN TV reports. Tambuwal, who is the governor of Sokoto, spoke at the ongoing PDP national convention in Abuja, on Saturday. He said it is tough to keep PDP together as a big party, with members from across the country...
Udensi Meets With Indebted Abia Pensioners, Says Effort To Assist Not To Condemn Government (Photos)
In fulfillment of his promise to bring succour to Abia pensioners who are allegedly owed several months of pension and gratuity, a prominent indigene of the state and Interpol Systems Consultant, Sir Chikwe Udensi has met with the pensioners. ABN TV gathered that the meeting is aimed at working out modalities to bring financial support to the reportedly suffering pensioners. Udensi,...
Dele Momodu Officially Joins PDP
Publisher and journalist Dele Momodu has re-entered politics and joined Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Momodu announced his move to the PDP in a statement, explaining that his decision was based on the need to contribute meaningfully to the development of the country. “I have consulted widely. And it is clear to me that given the dangerous...
Don’t Campaign With Killing Of Imo Traditional Rulers In 2023, APC Begs PDP
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Imo State Chapter, on Tuesday called on the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, not to use the killings of Imo monarchs to advance their political ambition for 2023. The State Publicity Secretary of APC, Cajetan Duke, made this statement in Owerri while responding to the comment credited to the South East Consensus candidate for the National...
Nigerians Want Return Of PDP Over 6 Years Failure Of APC To Proffer Solutions To Nigeria’s Problems — Delta Commissioner
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, Wednesday, said after more than six years in office, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has failed to proffer solutions to Nigeria’s challenges. Aniagwu, spoke on ‘Democracy’ on Africa Independent Television, AIT, monitored by our Correspondent, said Nigerians were desirous of the return of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to power at...
APGA Lawmaker Dumps Party For PDP In Anambra State
Chukwuka Ezenwune, the member representing Idemili South State Constituency in Anambra has defected from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ezenwune announced his defection at the plenary of the Anambra House of Assembly on Tuesday. The lawmaker said his dumping of APGA was due to lack of internal democracy and hijack of the party by...
Anambra Govt Assures Voters Of Safety During Election
The Anambra State Government has assured electorates in the state of their safety during the November 6 election, saying it has been talking with relevant persons to ensure a hitch-free process. This was contained in a press release by the Anambra government, signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Don Adinuba. Adinuba said, “Anambra State government hereby...
