Biafra: “Avoid Another War”, Northern Elders Warn Igbo Leaders
The Northern Elders Forum has called on Igbo leaders to address issues of insecurity facing the South-East region. The group admonished Igbo leaders to not remain silent in the wake of attacks fermented by pro-secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Spokesperson of the group, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed made this known to journalists on Monday in Abuja after a tense...
22-Year-Old Nigerian, Steve Ezeonu Wins City Council Election In US
Nigerian- American, 22-year-old Steve Ezeonu, has won the Grand Prairie City Council run-off election in Texas, United States. Ezeonu, a Democrat clinched 3,903 votes to beat his closest rival Greg Giessner who garnered 3,720 votes in the June 5 run-off election. Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated a 22-year old in a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun,...
Orji Kalu Bags Prestigious Senate Award On Constituency Development
Kenneth Udeh from Abuja In recognition of his responsive representation and execution of numerous constituency projects within one and a half year as a first time Senator, former Governor of Abia State, and current Chief Whip of the 9th Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has been honoured with the constituency development award at the Senate Press Corps 2021 award ceremony. The...
Buhari Appoints New Aides For First Lady, Aisha
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new aides from his wife and First lady, Aisha Buhari. ABN TV learnt that President Buhari approved the appointment of Dr. Rukayyatu Abdulkareem Gurin as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Administration and Women Affairs in the Office of the First Lady. A Doctorate degree holder in Curriculum Instruction from the University of Maiduguri, Gurin...
We Can’t Have A New Constitution Or Return To That Of 1963 — Reps Insists
As the clamour for a new constitution continues, the House of Representatives on Sunday said such demand is not possible at the moment, stating that the 1999 Constitution only made provisions for amendments and not a brand new one. The Green Chamber further explained that returning to the 1963 constitution as being campaigned in some quarters is impracticable, insisting that...
APC A Popular Party In Anambra, Will Clear Guber Poll — Muoghalu Vows
One of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants for Nov.6, Anambra poll, Dr George Moghalu, has expressed optimism that the party would record a landslide victory at the election. Moghalu currently, Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), said this when he spoke with newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. The aspirant also a former National Auditor of the suspended APC...
“We’ll Take Every Measure To Give Igbos Biafra” – Northern Group, Attacks Ohanaeze
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has stated that the North is willing to give Igbos ‘Biafra’ so that peace can reign in the country. Spokesman of the group, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, disclosed on Saturday stated that it was necessary to realize Biafra so that Igbos can leave Nigeria. he also accused Igbo leaders and Apex Igbo-group, Ohanaeze of silently being...
Twitter Ban: You’re Sending Poor Message To Investors, US Warns FG
The United States mission in Nigeria has reacted to the Federal Government’s suspension of the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter. ABN TV reports Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed had announced the “indefinite” suspension in a statement on Friday by his spokesman Segun Adeyemi. Reacting, the US said the recent suspension undermines citizens’ fundamental freedom and also sends a...
Twitter Ban: Okonjo-Iweala Should Be Investigated Over IPOB’s Activities – Adamu Garba
Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has berated the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Twitter. Garba urged relevant authorities to investigate Okonjo-Iweala over her silence on the activities of IPOB on Twitter. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former...
Abians Should Be Happy To Have One Flyover Under Gov. Ikpeazu — Aide
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Mr. Onyebuchi Ememanka has said the construction of Osisioma-Ngwa flyover by the governor is an indication of his bold step to affect the infrastructure of the state, urging people of Abia to be grateful that under the current administration, the state has a flyover. Ememanka further said if previous administrations...
