Senator Ned Nwoko’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has triggered a wave of political realignments in Delta State. According to reports, it is becoming increasingly clear that former governor Ifeanyi Okowa is eyeing a return to the Senate, a position he held between 2011 and 2015 before assuming the governorship. Alternatively, Okowa may groom one of his loyalists to contest for the Delta North senatorial seat in 2027. Political analysts believe that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is following a script orchestrated by his…
Read MoreDay: February 17, 2025
Ezinihitte Mbaise Legislative Council Receives Over N5,6bn 2025 Budgetary Estimate.
By Nkechi Ojukwu The Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Hon. Ambrose Chinedum Nwachukwu, has presented the 2025 fiscal year budget outlay with a total of Five billion, six hundred and twelve million, eight hundred and eight-two thousand, eight hundred and sixty five Naira, (N5, 612, 882, 865), to the Legislative Council of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA on Wednesday, February 12. The motion to usher in the Executive Chairman into the hallowed chamber for the budget presentation was moved by the Chief Whip and Councilor representing Onicha Ward, Hon. Ajaa Echezolachi…
Read MoreThe Mazi Organisation Swells: Imo APC PubSec–Duke,Ex-Lawmaker-Amajirionwu Dump APC, Join Amadi’s Movement .
By Williams Odunze The Publicity Secretary of Imo State Chapter of the All Progressives Party, APC, Cajetan Duke, and a former Imo state House of Assembly lawmaker, Blyden Amajirionwu, who represented Ngor-Okpala State Constituency in the 9th House, have resigned their membership of the party along with their supporters to join a new political movement championed by Dr.Chima Amadi. They made their resignation public while addressing their supporters and members of the new political movement known as, ,The Mazi Organization, TMO, in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Friday. Duke,…
Read MoreAhamba: Anyanwu Remains Secretary until S’Court Decides Otherwise
A renowned constitutional lawyer, Chief Mike Ahamba (SAN), has weighed-in on the crisis in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as it affects the office of the National Secretary. Sunday Telegraph reports that Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Mr. Sunday Ude-Okoye, have continued to lay claims to the position of National Secretary of the PDP. Both senior party officials predicate their claims on decisions/orders of courts of competent jurisdictions. In a telephone chat with our correspondent, the elder statesman placed reliance on Section 48(1) of the PDP Constitution, which operative word…
Read MoreIgbo National Council Flays Police Detention of It’s Leader Igboayaka, Demands Immediate Release
The Igbo National Council (INC) has strongly condemned the recent detention of Chief Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, a prominent leader of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, by the Nigerian Police Force. The INC has called for his immediate and unconditional release, describing the arrest as an affront to the rights of the Igbo people and a blatant abuse of power. Chief Igboayaka, a vocal advocate for the rights and interests of the Igbo community, was reportedly detained on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State, under circumstances that remain unclear. According to sources close to…
Read MoreNNAMDI KANU: BEFORE A NEW WAVE OF DEATH AND DESTRUCTION IN IGBO LAND
ONWUASOANYA FCC JONES I would have continued to restrain myself from intervening on issues concerning Nnamdi Kanu and his IPOB, because I understand the real danger that it poses to my personal safety and security. However, there is a real danger that the relatively improved security in the southeast might degenerate rapidly following the IPOB leader’s recent outbursts in court. It might be his major objective to Stoke fresh crisis in the East with his cacophony of illogicalities and lies. I choose therefore to contribute my words in exposing…
Read MoreNURTW: Sam Udeh’s Sterling Performance, Super Achievements And Governor Uzodimma’s Unwavering Support.
By Amarachi Ugochukwu Reflecting on the growth and progress of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Imo State Chapter, it is fitting and necessary to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, for displaying magnanimity in recognizing and granting the immediate past State Chairman of NURTW, Hon. Samuel Udeh, FCAI JP (Ezeumuokorobia), the extraordinary honor of leading the Union for the past few years. The Governor’s unwavering support to Udeh’s administration was indeed instrumental in fostering an environment conducive to the collective advancement and…
Read MoreTinubu Asked S’East Govs To Meet Him On Kanu’s Release, But They Have Refused -Emmanuel Kanu
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has accused South East governors of failing to take meaningful steps toward securing his release. Speaking in Umuahia during a memorial for their late parents, HRM Eze Israel Kanu and Ugoeze Sally Kanu, Prince Emmanuel Kanu expressed disappointment over the governors’ lack of action, as reported by Vanguard. According to him, President Bola Tinubu had asked the South East governors to officially meet with him regarding Kanu’s case, but they have refused to do so.…
Read MoreEx-First Lady Of Ondo, Betty Akeredolu, Says Only Tinubu’s Allies Will Say All Is Well In Nigeria
According to a report from Punch. Former Ondo State First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has spoken out about the harsh economic realities facing Nigerians, asserting that only those benefiting from President Bola Tinubu’s administration can ignore the country’s struggles. Her remarks were shared during a recent interview. Akeredolu emphasized that the economic challenges are obvious to everyone except those closely linked to the government. She stated that the rising cost of living has made it difficult for many Nigerians to afford basic necessities, with steep price hikes in food, fuel, and…
Read MoreTruncation Of Ohakim Administration : Chris Anyanwu Should Apologise To Imo People
Obiefule A concerned Justice of the Peace (Jp) and astounding youths mobilizer in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo state, Prince Izunna Obiefule has vehemently, charged Senator (Mrs) Chris Anyanwu, a two-time Senator for Imo East (Owerri Zone) in the National Assembly to render unreserved apology to Imo people for engineering and engaging in acts of sabotage that truncated the highly development-conscious administration of Governor Ikedi Ohakim in 2011. According to Prince Obiefule, the administration of Ohakim having spent the first tenure of office before the 2011 governorship election to…
Read More