Gov Otti’s LP Suffers Defeat As ZLP Sweeps Abia LG Election
The ruling Labour Party in Abia State has lost control of the local government areas to the relatively unknown Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). The ZLP swept an impressive 15 out of 17 Local Government Areas in the November 2nd council poll, while the Young Progressives Party (YPP) clinched the remaining two LGAs - Ugwunagbo and Osisioma Ngwa. Prof. Chima George, Chairman...
NFSAN Hails Sulaiman-Ibrahim’s Appointment as Minister of Women Affairs
The National Female Students Association of Nigeria (NFSAN), has congratulated Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim on her appointment as the Minister of Women’s Affairs. In a statement by the President, Comrade Choice Uchenna Enebeli, the association expressed delight “to see a committed and passionate advocate for women’s rights appointed to this important position.” “We are confident that Hon. Sulaiman-Ibrahim’s experience and dedication will...
Abia LG Election: ZLP Chairmanship Candidate Isialangwa South, Nwogwugwu Casts His Vote (Photos)
Hon. Nnadozie Nwogwugwu, the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) chairmanship candidate for Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State, has cast his vote in the ongoing election. ABN TV reports that Mr. Nwogwugwu exercised his civic duty at about 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Ovuokwu Ward 9, Amuha Unit 002 in his local...
Botswana President Concedes Defeat After His Party That Has Been In Power For 58 Years Lost
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat as preliminary results showed his governing party lost its parliamentary majority after nearly six decades in power. Masisi’s concession on Friday came before the final results were announced, with his Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) trailing in fourth place, according to tallies by the electoral commission. “We got it wrong big time in the eyes...
Akpabio Chides Senator For Complimenting Beauty Of Bianca Ojukwu During Screening
Senate President Godswill Akpabio cautioned Senator Osita Ngwu for praising the beauty of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu during a ministerial screening on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Wednesday. Bianca, like six other ministerial nominees screened by the Senate, read her credentials before the red chamber and was subsequently quizzed by the lawmakers. She was screened for the post of...
Senate Confirms All Tinubu’s Seven Ministerial Nominees
The Senate has confirmed seven new ministerial nominees recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmations came after a hearing held on the Senate floor on Wednesday, following last week’s decision by Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet. In a move to address vacancies and restructure his administration, President Tinubu dismissed five ministers last week and promptly nominated replacements. The Senate suspended its...
Reps Member Decamps From PDP To APC
On Wednesday, Abubakar Gumi defected from the PDP, giving the ruling All Progressives Congress another seat in the House of Representatives. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the news to his colleagues during the plenary session, reading Gumi’s defection letter on the House floor. According to the Speaker, Gumi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, chose to leave the PDP due...
Ondo Guber: Group Hails Appointment Of Members Into APC Nat’l Campaign Council
The Diaspora Friends for Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa has congratulated her members on their appointment into the 2024 Ondo State Governorship National Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress. In a statement on Wednesday, the group listed the appointees to include Ambassador Western Iyamu, Coordinator; Hon. Omorede Osifo, Co-Coordinator; Hon. Bunmi Oriniowo and Hon. Chief (Mrs) Olamide Talabi. The statement...
Western Iyamu hails Appointment of Edoba Omorogie as UNIBEN new VC
The Western Iyamu Global Foundation, has congratulated Prof. Edoba Bright Omoregie, SAN, on his “well-deserved appointment” as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). In a statement on Tuesday, the group eulogized Omoregie’s “exceptional academic distinction, outstanding leadership qualities and remarkable achievements, making him an exemplary figure in the academic community.” The statement reads in part, “His appointment...
APC Suspends Ex-Minister Aregbesola
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has suspended former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities. In a resolution submitted to the APC National Secretariat and addressed to National Chairman Dr. Umar Ganduje, the Osun APC accused Aregbesola, a former governor of the state, of creating divisions within the party by establishing a splinter faction. This...
