Come Let’s Discuss, Ikpeazu Urges Sen. Kalu, Uche Ogah, Others
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has invited key opposition leaders in the state to what he called a special non-partisan stakeholders town hall meeting. The governor invited the Senate Chief Whip and leader of APC in the state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, a former governor of the state, Dr. Uche Ogah, the governor and the Minister of State for...
Why Buhari Didn’t Speak On Lekki Shootings – Femi Adesina
President Muhammadu Buhari didn’t mention anything about the shooting of #ENDSARS protesters in Lekki on Tuesday night during a nationwide broadcast yesterday because it would be “premature and presumptuous.” Many Nigerians have carpeted Buhari for not mentioning about the shootings or empathising with the victims during the much-awaited presidential broadcast, describing the omission as deliberate and callous. But his Special Adviser...
INEC Postpones Bye-Elections In 11 States
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed bye-elections in eleven states billed to hold on October 31st, 2020. It said the decision followed a meeting of the electoral body with the 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to review preparations for the 15 bye-elections. “On Wednesday 21st October 2020, the Commission notified the nation that having taken cognizance of the current...
Arising To Echelon On NITP A Thing Of Pride, Says Hon. Nkole
The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency Abia State, Hon. Uko Nkole has expressed gratitude over his recognition as fellow Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP). Speaking with ABN TV shortly after his investiture on Tuesday in Abuja, the lawmaker said he feels honoured and privileged to reach the echelon of his professional career. Nkole who has spent about 10 years as...
Arising To Echelon On NITP A Thing Of Pride, Says Hon. Nkole
The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency Abia State, Hon. Uko Nkole has expressed gratitude over his recognition as fellow Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP). Speaking with ABN TV shortly after his investiture on Tuesday in Abuja, the lawmaker said he feels honoured and privileged to reach the echelon of his professional career. Nkole who has spent about 10 years as...
Abia Unfortunate With Bad Leaders — Chief Ikoh
A stalwart of APC in Abia state, Chief Ndukwe Ikoh has expressed dissatisfaction with leadership quality in the state. He said the state is unfortunate to have individuals who are naturally greedy and corrupt, without any space in their hearts to think about the welfare of the people. Speaking with newsmen recently, the industrialist who said this took a dangerous turn...
Abia Unfortunate With Bad Leaders — Chief Ikoh
Chief Ndukwe Ikoh is an industrialist and a stalwart of APC in Abia state. He has expressed dissatisfaction with leadership quality in the state. He said the state is unfortunate to have individuals who are naturally greedy and corrupt, without any space in their hearts to think about the welfare of the people. Speaking with newsmen recently, the industrialist who said...
Refrain From Provocative Statements, South-East Governors Warn
South-East Governors and leaders have called on all Nigerians to refrain from provocative statements that can aggravate the tensed situation in the country. They made the call after their virtual meeting on Thursday. The Governors also urged ethnic nationalities to continue maintaining mutual peace in the face of recent challenges occasioned by the ongoing protests across the country. Chairman of the forum...
SERAP Drags FG, Military To ICC Over Shooting Of #EndSARS Protesters
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a petition to Mrs Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), urging her to “promptly investigate reports that Nigerian authorities, military, and some politicians have used/ and are using thugs, soldiers and security agents to intimidate, harass, attack and kill #EndSARS peaceful protesters in several parts of Nigeria, including Abuja, Lagos,...
#EndSARS: No Plans To Clampdown On Protesters — Ikpeazu Assures
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has called on people of the state to disregard insinuations that the state government is planning to clamp down on protesters. The governor in a state-wide broadcast on Wednesday while acknowledging the people's right to protest in a democratic society monitored by ABN TV, said, the state government under his leadership does not intend...
