Biafra Day: No Punishment For Those Who May Choose To Sit-At-Home, Umahi Makes U-Turn
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has directed that traders who may wish to stay at home with their shops locked in honour of their loved ones who were killed during the unfortunate civil war should not be penalized as earlier directed in his State Broadcast. A statement by his media aide, Deacon Francis Nwaze explained that Governor Umahi issued...
South-West Safest Part Of Nigeria – Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says the South-West geopolitical zone is the safest part of the country. He spoke while featuring on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ programme streamed live on ABN TV. Shehu also said Nigeria is now safer than it was in 2015 when his principal, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) took over...
Biafra Day: Declare Every May 30 Public Holiday, Ohanaeze Youth Tells South East Governors
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC Worldwide, has urged governors in South East under the aegis of South-East Governors Forum to declare May 30 every year as a public holiday in the region to honour those killed during what it called Nigeria/ Britain genocide against Eastern Nigeria people. According to OYC, May 30th should not only be seen as a day...
Gov. Umahi Sacks Over 1000 Board Members, Aides
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has dissolved all boards and commissions in the state with immediate effect, ABN TV reports. He announced this during his 2021 anniversary day address to the people of the state. Also sacked are management Committee members, liaison officers, and local government advisory committee at all the 64 local government areas and 171 wards in the state. Also...
6th Anniversary: Abia Speaker Hails Governor Ikpeazu, Describes Him As A Blessing To Abia
Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji has described the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, as a true democrat and a blessing to Abia. The Speaker stated this in a goodwill message to the Governor today on the occasion of his sixth anniversary as Executive Governor of Abia State. Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji...
Inauguration (May 29) Day: Shun Inflammatory Utterances, Kalu Warns Political Class
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has urged Nigerians to sustain their support for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government in national development. Acknowledging the infrastructural development of the country under the current administration, Kalu charged leaders at all levels in the private and public sectors, to work harmoniously in nation...
1999 Constitution Review: Your Submissions Will Be Given Adequate Attention — Senator Kalu Assures Ndigbo [VIDEO]
The chairman sub-committee on 1999 Constitution Review for Imo and Abia states and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said the two states raised 48 submissions for review in the just concluded public hearing ahead of the proposed constitution review, ABN TV reports. Speaking shortly after the exercise which took place May 26-27 in Owerri, Imo...
1999 Constitution Review: Governors Acting Like Emperors, Usurpers Over LG’s — Ohafia Ex-Council Boss Bemoans [VIDEO]
A former chairman of Ohafia local government area of Abia State, Dr. Emeka I.U Kalu has said the ongoing process to amend the 1999 Constitution must pay due attention to the autonomy of the local government, describing governors as emperors and usurpers over the third tier of government. Speaking with ABN TV on Thursday shortly after his presentation in Owerri...
1999 Constitution Limiting Some Nigerians Like Caged Lion, Ohanaeze Backs Amendment
The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor has likened the 1999 Constitution as albatross, limiting the growth and development of some group of Nigerians like a caged lion, insisting that there is no better time to effect the needed amendment than now, ABN TV reports. According to the Igbo leader, the 1999 Constitution is riddled with impediments that has...
Governor El-Rufai Fires Nineteen Aides
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has fired 19 political appointees in the state as part of his administration’s move to “rightsize” the public service in the state. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communications Muyiwa Adekeye announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. Two special advisers, one deputy chief of staff and several special assistants are among those affected by...
