Chekwas Okorie Seeks Political Solution To Secessionist Agitation, Calls For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
A former national chairman of the United Progressives Party (UPP) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has tasked the Federal Government to pursue a political solution to resolve the secessionist agitations by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu and that of the Yoruba Nation, Sunday Igboho. Okorie, who spoke when...
I’m Not Running For President In 2023 – Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has declared that she is not interested in vying for Nigeria’s presidency in 2023. Reacting to rumours about her purported intent to contest at the polls and resign her position with WTO barely seven months into her four and a half-year term, Okonjo-Iweala described the rumour as “utterly ridiculous and...
Gunmen Attack Reps Member’s Convoy, Set Ajali Police Atation Ablaze In Anambra
Gunmen have reportedly attacked the motorcade of House of Representative member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Constituency, Chris Emeka Azubogu in Anambra state. An online video that emerged on Wednesday revealed that the incident took place at Nnobi in Idemili South Local Government Area. having his driver shot dead. Azubuike Media aide Ikechukwu Onyia confirmed the incident, said the lawmaker was...
Sen. Kalu’s Victory Happy, Great Day For People Of Bende — Rep Ben Kalu
Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has reacted to the victory of Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu at federal high court Abuja where Justice Inyang Ekwo barred EFCC from retrying Kalu, ABN TV reports. Hon. Kalu who doubles as Spokesperson of House of Representatives says the victory is long awaited, adding that it is a happy and great day...
APC Receives 11 Anambra Lawmakers From PDP, APGA
Governor Mai Mala Buni, Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has received 11 lawmakers from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Anambra into the APC. Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, APC Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, announced this in a statement on Thursday, in Abuja. According to him, the lawmakers...
APC Releases Timetable For State Congresses
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the revised timetable/schedule of activities for the October 16 nationwide State Congresses to elect party State Executive Committee (SEC). This was contained in a notice issued by the Secretary to the party’s Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe in Abuja on Thursday. The Secretary, in the notice, said: “Under the...
APC Youth Chairman Congratulates Sen. Kalu After Court Victory Against EFCC
The Chairman South East, APC National Youth Caucus, Engr Emma Uche Adimoha has congratulated the Senate Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu over his victory at the federal high Court Abuja on Wednesday against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The court presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo had granted the relief sought by Sen. Kalu, former governor of...
Senate Honours Late Dr Chika Akunyili With Minute Silence
The Senate on Wednesday observed a minute’s silence in honour of late Dr. Chike Akunyili said to have been murdered by gunmen in Onitsha, Anambra State on Tuesday. The resolution of the Senate followed a Point of Order moved by Senator Uche Ekwunife, informing the Senate of the dastardly act. Citing Order 43 of the Senate Standing Rules, Ekwunife lamented the...
Northern Governors Planning To Break-up Nigeria – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Pro-Igbo group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has stated that Northern governors are planning to break-up Nigeria. The group’s comment is coming a day after the Northern Governors’ Forum rejected the idea of rotating Nigeria’s presidency to the Southern part in 2023. In a statement sent to ABN TVon Tuesday signed by its Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Osiguzoro, the group described the move by...
