It’s My Turn To Be Senate President – Sen. Orji Kalu
As battle for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly continues, the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, on Tuesday claimed it is his turn to be Senate President. The former Abia State Governor, who spoke with journalists at the National Assembly, urged his party, the ruling All Progressives Congress, to zone the Senate Presidency to his district. Kalu opined...
Ikpeazu Charges Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries To Support Efforts To Complete Ongoing Projects
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has sworn in 5 new Permanent Secretaries into the Abia State civil service with a charge on them to support the efforts of the government to complete ongoing projects across the state. Speaking after administering the oath of office and allegiance by the representative of the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Barr. Udo Onukwube at...
Rumoured Defection: Alex Otti visits Sen Orji Kalu In Abuja
Former Abia state gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Dr Alex Otti, was on Wednesday morning, spotted at the residence of the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. This is coming barely 24 hours after Senator Kalu was elected the Chairman of the caucus of All Progressives Congress ( APC) Abia state chapter. 'ABN TV recalls...
2023: We Can Predict APC’s Future – Yari
Former Zamfara Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, has commented on the rift among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, as well as the 2023 race. He spoke at APC national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday after a meeting with the Chairman, Mai Mala Buni. Yari declared that his camp was ready for reconciliation. The former governor and Senator Kabiru Marafa-led...
Stop Sponsoring Hired Protesters Who Don’t Know Where Abia North Is Located Against Sen Kalu, Kinsman Blasts Ohuabunwa
By George Samuel, Lagos A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Honourable Chibuike Jonas has condemned Ex-Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, accusing him of recruiting protesters in Abuja for #2,000. He dissociated the constituents of Abia North Senatorial Zone from the protesters under the aegis of Concerned Citizens of Abia North who were protesting outside the National Assembly on...
Obi Demands Review Of 2024 Budget
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a total review of the 2024 budget, citing grave concerns over the nation’s deteriorating security situation, widespread poverty, food insecurity, and crumbling infrastructure. In a statement on Monday via X, Obi’s call comes amid controversies surrounding the current budget and its allocation of resources. “Having followed the controversies trailing the 2024...
LG Election: You can’t be referee in your own match, Abia APC tells PDP
The Abia State chapter of the APC has kicked against the appointment of Prof. Mkpa Agu Mkpa as the chairman Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) by the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. The party in a statement signed by the state Publicity Secretary, Comrade Benedict Godson while accusing Prof. Mkpa of being a card carrying member of PDP, former...
Abia Rep Member, Ogah Vows To Challenge Suit Sacking Him
Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah has rejected the judgement of the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, NAEPT, sitting in Umuahia which sacked him as the winner of the Feb. 25 National Assembly Election. The tribunal in its ruling on Wednesday declared the petitioner, Hon Nkeiruka Onyejeocha of the All...
PDP Presidential Primaries: Tambuwal Steps Down For Atiku
A presidential aspirant and governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal has stepped down from presidential race. He therefore urged his supporters to vote for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Details shortly......
APC Will Respect Court Order On Oshiomhole – Ag. Nat’l Sec
Acting National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Victor Giadom has declared the party will respect court order on the alleged suspension of its National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. A FCT High Court on Wednesday restrained Oshiomhole from acting as chairman of the party. Reacting to the ruling, Giadom told reporters that the party will abide by the order.
