PDP Crisis: Wike Vows To Resist Northern Domination
Amid the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has vowed never to accept northern dominance in the leadership of the party. Wike rejected the current formation of the party’s where the National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu; Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar; and Director General of the Presidential Campaign, Aminu Tambuwal; are all from the northern part...
Abaribe Kicks Against Buhari’s Nominee For Chairman, DG Of PENCOM Board
Senate Minority Leader Enyinnaya Abaribe has kicked against the nomination of Aisha Umar (North East) as Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). President Muhammadu Buhari had in a letter urged the Senate to confirm the nomination of Oyindasola Oni as Chairman and Aisha Umar the DG of PENCOM Board respectively. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, read the letter on...
2023: APC Chieftain, Princewill Ukaegbu Dumps APC, Moves To APP
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Princewill Ukaegbu has dumped the party for the Action People's Party (APP). Impeccable sources within the party told our correspondent that Ukaegbu is expected to officially mak...
National Assembly Was Wrong To Reject Special Seats For Women — Sir Udensi
A chieftain of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Sir Chikwe Udensi has expressed anger over the decision of the National Assembly to overwhelmingly vote against 35 percent affirmative action for women, saying action is wrong. He accused people he described as old men who have an archaic belief that women are not meant to lead of being responsible for why...
We Can’t Allow IPOB To Distract Us From Presidential Ambition, Ohanaeze Insists
THE apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to stop distracting it. It said the Ohanaeze had a focus of producing a president of Igbo extraction in 2023 and not secession. It maintained that IPOB would not be allowed to lead the Igbo at a time like this in Nigeria. The National Vice-President of Ohanaeze...
Gov Otti Announces Additional Appointments, Reassignments In Abia (See List)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has approved a series of new appointments and reassignments in his administration, aimed at enhancing governance and ensuring effective service delivery. In a statement made available to ABN TV on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, the following individuals have been appointed to key positions: Additional...
Deal With Me If I Become A Godfather – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says godfatherism is dangerous to the tenets of democracy in Nigeria. Speaking during a ‘Thank You’ visit to President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja, Governor Obaseki asked the people of the state to deal with him should he become a godfather. “God forbid I become a godfather, I should be dealt with accordingly because it...
Ohafia Monarchs Reject ‘UDUMEZE OF OHAFIA’ Title, Insist It’s Unrecognized, Misleading [Document Attached]
![Ohafia Monarchs Reject 'UDUMEZE OF OHAFIA' Title, Insist It's Unrecognized, Misleading [Document Attached]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/FB_IMG_1752179354516-640x395.jpg "Ohafia Monarchs Reject ‘UDUMEZE OF OHAFIA’ Title, Insist It’s Unrecognized, Misleading [Document Attached]")
The Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council has publicly denounced the use of the title “Udumeze of Ohafia,” describing it as misleading, historically inaccurate, and legally unrecognized by the Abia State Government. In a press statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Council, HRH Eze U.K. Ukoha (JP), and the Secretary, HRH Eze Elder Dr. Ezera U. Ezera (JP) and made...
PDP National Chair, Turaki Postpone NWC Meeting Over Disruptions
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki (SAN), on Tuesday postponed the party’s inaugural National Working Committee (NWC) meeting after a tense standoff at the Wadata Plaza headquarters in Abuja. Turaki said the session could not hold because ‘expelled elements’ stormed the secretariat with thugs and tear gas in an attempt to disrupt proceedings, warning that...
Umahi Makes First Appearance In NEC After Joining APC (Photos)
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi on Tuesday made his first appearance in the National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. ABN TV reports that the governor had in November announced his defection to All Progressives Congress (APC) from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) citing injustice. The Tuesday meeting is expected to among other things discuss the party's...
