…says he won’t relent in empowering and uplifting women and the girl-child Mr. Michael Chukwudi Amaefula fondly called Kun Khalifat, proudly joins the global community to celebrate International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025. International Women’s Day, marked on March 8th, is a global celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. And *the theme for the year 2025 is “Accelerate Action”.* In his statement, the reputable CEO of a foremost privately owned football club in Imo state, Kun Khalifat FC, a cheerful humanitarian, an astute entrepreneur and…
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Uzodimma urges NDDC to do more interventions in Imo State
Governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodimma has urged the Board and Management of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to keep the Commission’s flag flying in its interventions that stimulate economic and infrastructural development in the State and the Niger Delta Region. Senator Uzodimma made the appeal Thursday in his remarks at the inauguration of the 7.6 km Eziama-Abba-Owere Nkworji road that connects two local government areas in Imo State – Nwangele and Isiala Mbano respectively. He thanked President Bola Tinubu for leadership qualities that that are translating to the…
Read MoreNatasha’s Suspension By Senate, Affront On Free Speech.
The face-off between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio which began with a row over reported adjustment of the sitting position of the female senator, finally culminated in her suspension on Thursday, last week. Senator Natasha’s suspension by the Senate has generated reactions across the nation. Some Nigerians have however, differed with the action of the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate in suspending the female senator simply because she alleged a case of sexual harassment against the…
Read MoreKogi man signs Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment petition against Akpabio, matter referred to Senate committee
The suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, resubmitted her sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday, minutes before she was controversially suspended from the upper legislative chamber. The petition, signed by Zubairu Yaqubu, who described himself as a concerned Nigerian citizen from Kogi Central Senatorial District, accused Mr Akpabio of harassing Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan sexually. It also accused him of abuse of office and obstruction of legislative duties. Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan first presented the petition on Wednesday but it was dismissed by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and…
Read MoreIgboayaka abduction and Incarceration: Ohanaeze Youth Council Commends Federal House of Representatives for Intervention.
…Louds Ugochinyere’s Efforts The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), the apex sociocultural Youth Organization of Igbo worldwide, praises the Federal House of Representatives for its rapid response to the unlawful abduction and incarceration of its National President, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, who was illegally abducted by the Anti Kidnapping Unit of Ebonyi State Police Command on Saturday 8th February, 2025 at Owerri Imo State after his reelection for second term as President of Ohanaeze Youth Council and since then has been remanded in the Abakaliki Correctional Centre. The Council noted that…
Read MoreIdahosa SAN: Senate’s Disobedience To Court Order In Suspension Of Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan “Very Damaging” To Its Reputation
By Unini Chioma Criticizes Senate for Denying Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Fair Hearing in Suspension Dr. West Idahosa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former federal lawmaker, criticized the Nigerian Senate for its handling of the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the Senate’s actions as a blatant disregard for a court order and a violation of constitutional principles. Dr. Idahosa made the comments during Channels TV Politics, where he dissected the events leading to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension and the implications for Nigeria’s democracy. Dr. Idahosa highlighted that the Senate, under…
Read MoreB I A F R A : At Last Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Reassigned To Another Judge.
…Drags FG to court, demands unconditional release, apology, ₦100bn damages. At last, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to another judge. Kanu’s lead Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor disclosed this via a statement at the weekend. Ejimakor disclosed that Kanu was ready to face his trial because he’s convinced of his innocence. Ejimakor in the statement signed by him, said: “Yesterday, before the legal team conducted our routine visitation to Mazi Nnamdi…
Read MoreImo Labour Party Passes No Confidence Vote In State Chairman, Alleges Anti- Party Activities, Others .
By Williams Odunze The State Working Committee ,SWC of the Labour Party, Imo State Chapter has passed vote of no confidence on its State Chairman, Barr.Callistus Ihejiagwa , accusing him of engaging in anti party activities and administrative high-handedness. At a Press conference organized by the members of the State Working Committee, they alleged that the State party chairman is a political working tool of APC , following what they described as his inactive posture as a leader of an opposition party in the State. Reading through a Communique …
Read MoreAsinobi,Uzodinma’s Special Adviser On Strategy, Communication Seeks Media Partnership To Promote Gov,s Policies.
By Williams Odunze In an effort to seek wider coverage towards propagating achievements of Imo state governor,Sen. Hope Uzodinma and APC led administration, Special Adviser to the Governor on Strategy and Communication, Barr.Stephen Onyekwere Asinobi has emphasized the importance of partnering with the media for public enlightenment. Asinobi made the assertion while interacting with some Media executives in the state at his residence in Owerri. He maintained that Uzodinma’s administration has recorded monumental achievements within five years but was under reported by the mainstream Media. The S.A, employ the media…
Read MoreSenator Natasha Sobs After Being Suspended by the Senate: “This Injustice Will Not Stand”
Kogi Central’s senator in the National Assembly’s upper house, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has refused to accept the Senate’s six-month ban. Breaking: Senator Natasha Fumes says, “This Injustice Will Not Stand.” Following Her Senate Suspension The member pledged that the Senate proclamation would not stand and called the move against her an injustice. After being suspended, she declared, “This injustice will not be sustained!” as she left the Senate chamber. the statement after the Nigerian Senate suspended her for six months due to the sexual harassment accusation against Godswill Akpabio, the Senate…
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