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South Korean Opposition Pushes For President’s Impeachment

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South Korean Opposition Pushes For President's Impeachment

On Wednesday, South Korea's opposition took steps to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his dramatic yet brief declaration of martial law, which led to thousands of protesters taking to the streets. Yoon’s shock bid to suspend civilian rule for the first time in over four decades—before being overturned by lawmakers in a night of drama—plucked South Korea into deep...

Namibia Elects First Female President 

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Namibia Set To Inaugurate Its First Female President

Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week’s disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise. Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took just over 57 percent of ballots followed by the candidate for the main opposition Independent Patriots for Change (IPC)...

Gov Otti Announces Additional Appointments, Reassignments In Abia (See List)

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Abia Governor, Otti Reshuffles Cabinet (FULL 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...

Hon. Amobi Ogah To Launch Healthcare, Education, Youth Empowerment Projects In Isuikwuato/Umunneochi

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Hon. Amobi Ogah To Be Honoured With Public Health Icon Of The Year Award 

The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, is set to unveil a series of transformative projects aimed at improving healthcare delivery, educational infrastructure, and youth empowerment in his constituency. As part of his commitment to better healthcare services, Hon. Ogah will distribute medical equipment, drugs, and consumables to various health centers across...

Five LP Reps Decamp To APC

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Five LP Reps Decamp To APC

The ruling All Progressives Congress gained five members from the Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives on Thursday. The lawmakers who lost left LP to APC are Tochukwu Okere (Imo), Donatus Mathew (Kaduna), Bassey Akiba (Cross River), Iyawe Esosa (Edo), and Daulyop Fom (Plateau). Confirming the development, Matthew, who represents Kaura Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, said the decision...

VIDEO: Hon. Ogah Calls For Reduction Of Security Checkpoints In South East, Says It’s A Violation Of Citizens’ Right To Movement

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VIDEO: Hon. Ogah Calls For Reduction Of Security Checkpoints In South East, Says It's A Violation Of Citizens' Right To Movement

Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia State, Hon. Amobi Ogah has presented a motion before the House calling for immediate reduction of security checkpoints in South East region, especially on the Onitsha/Enugu Expressway. Hon. Ogah said the excessive security checkpoints violate the rights of the people in the region to free movement, as well as affect economic activities. https://youtu.be/AhSDG4QxQSo The lawmaker...

Benue PDP, APC Trade Tackles After Opposition Accused Gov. Alia Of Running State Like Church Parish 

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A bitter exchange has erupted between the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration. The PDP alleged that Governor Alia was running the state like a “Church Parish,” undermining democratic principles and disregarding transparency and accountability. In a statement, the PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, accused the Alia administration of prioritizing “white...

Kelvin Jombo Congratulates Emeka Wogu On Appointment As Chairman, South East Development Commission

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Kelvin Jombo Congratulates Emeka Wogu On Appointment As Chairman, South East Development Commission

Chief Kelvin Jombo Onumah, the Managing Director and CEO of Sublime Industries Ltd, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Chief Emeka Wogu, Ph.D, on his recent appointment as the South East Development Commission Chairman. Sublime Industries Ltd, a leading name in the real estate and hospitality sectors, is the parent company of Sublime Luxury Homes and Sublime Hotel &...

Tinubu Sacks Emeka Atuma, Nominates Emeka Wogu As South East Development Commission Chairman

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Tinubu Plans To Prohibit Customs, NPA, Others From Revenue Collection

President Bola Tinubu has effected a review of the management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), relieving Hon Emeka Atuma of the chairmanship of the Commission and replacing him with Chief Emeka Wogu. According to a statement sent in by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President replaced all three executive directors initially nominated and...

Opposition Candidate, Mahama Wins Ghana’s Presidential Election 

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Ghana's Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has accepted defeat in Saturday's election and congratulated the opposition candidate, former President John Mahama, on his victory. "The people have voted for change," said Bawumia. The elections come amid the country's worst economic crisis in a generation, which saw the country default on its debt. Despite Bawumia's concession, no official results have been declared. The Electoral Commission (EC)...

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