Governor Obaseki Dragged To Court Over Certificate Forgery
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has been dragged before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over an alleged forged certificate and perjury. In the originating summons sighted by Daily Independent, the plaintiffs are Edobor Williams, Ugbesia Abudu Godwin and Amedu Dauda Anakhu while the defendants are the All Progressives Congress (APC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Inspector- General...
House Of Reps Reject Castration As Punishment For Rape
The house of representatives has rejected castration as punishment for persons convicted of rape. At Thursday’s plenary session, the lawmakers of the House of Representatives voted against castration as punishment for rapists as suggested by James Faleke from Lagos state. They were debating a motion on the increased sexual violence against women particularly the rape and murder of two girls in...
You’re A Betrayer, Obaseki Slams Oshiomhole
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, as a pathological betrayer who even betrayed God in his promises to Edo people. Speaking to journalists after submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms at the party’s secretariat, Abuja, Obaseki claimed he sacrificed a lot to ensure Oshiomhole won the Edo...
Tinubu Will Not Get The APC Presidential Ticket In 2023 – FFK
Former Minister of Culture, and Aviation during the administration of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mr Femi Fani Kayode has said that former Lagos State Governor, Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not get the All Progressive Congress, APC Presidential ticket in 2023. Mr Fani Kayode made this statement towards the end of his zoom interview yesterday where he gave reasons Igbo Presidency...
Kalu’s Release, Reinforcement Of Confidence In Our Judiciary — Ogah
The Minister of States for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has expressed satisfaction with the decision of Federal High Court Lagos division which ordered the release of the senator representing Abia North, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu. The Supreme Court had last month upturned the conviction of Kalu, a former governor of Abia State on the ground that the...
Ikpeazu Lauds Buhari For Appointing Obioma as NECO Registrar
The appointment of Professor Godswill Obioma as the new Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Examinations Council (NECO) has continued to attract applauds from stakeholders and lovers of education. ABN TV reports that the Abia State Governor, Okezie Okpeazu said he received the news of Obioma’s appointment “with delight” and commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the right choice of putting...
Benjamin Kalu Blasts Anti-Kalu Protesters, Call Them Picketers, Unknown Elements
Following a protest at the National Assembly complex on Tuesday by a group under the aegis Concerned Citizens of Abia North, the member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has taken a swipe at those behind the protest, describing them as paid protesters and picketers. ABN TV reports that The group, Concerned Citizens of Abia North had in the...
Buhari Hasn’t Brought Any Meaningful Reform In Education, Health – CDD
The Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD says President Muhammadu Buhari has not brought any meaningful reform in the education and health sectors. In its assessment of the economy under the Buhari administration, the CDD said a number of campaign promises made by the president for both sectors have not been met. The appraisal, which was shared with TheCable on Tuesday,...
Obaseki Rules Out Defection, Vows to Contest on APC Platform
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has foreclosed defecting to another party to pursue his second term ambition, notwithstanding the groundswell of opposition to his re-election bid by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, and other chieftains from the state. Obaseki said yesterday in Abuja that no matter the challenges, he would contest the...
Abia North: Traders, Artisans, Others Pass Vote Of Confidence On Kalu, Chides Ohuabunwa
Traders, artisans, market women, and farmers from Abia North, Abia state have cautioned former Senator Mao Ohuabunwa and his cohorts to stop insulting the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu. According to them, Kalu remains their best as a former Governor and now as a Senator. Following the return of Kalu...
