…Says: I’m not in a hurry to remarry The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has praised Governor Umo Eno’s decision to appoint his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, to take over the role of First Lady of Akwa Ibom State following the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. During a condolence visit to the Eno family in Uyo on Friday, Senator Tinubu expressed her support for Helen Eno Obareki’s appointment, noting that it reflects practices seen in the United States and is a thoughtful way to…
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Rivers: Wike’s Camp Goes To Court, Fubara Faces Fury Over Chairmen’s Swearing-In
The political tension in Rivers State escalated on Sunday as the factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike and the All Progressives Congress (APC) rejected the recent local government elections. They claimed no legitimate election took place on Saturday. Following the controversial poll, Governor Siminalayi Fubara proceeded to swear in newly elected council chairmen for the 23 local government areas at the Executive Council Chamber in Port Harcourt. reports that the ceremony took place shortly after the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) issued…
Read MoreABIA LG ELECTIONS: dashed Hope , LP bars Mayors, Dpty from Election
The ruling Labour party in the state has barred serving Local Government Chairmen, their Deputies and the 184 serving ward councillors from participating in the forth coming Local Government Elections, reports news mirror. This was the outcome of the enlarged stakeholders meeting of the Labour Party, held at the residence of Gov. Alex Otti on Sunday, 29th September, 2024 A source revealed to www.newsmirrorng.com that the party may have opted for consensus candidates in the primary election billed for the 3rd and 4 the October, 2024 Recall that the Abia…
Read MoreCameroon’s Paul Biya Dies At 91, after 41yrs Rule
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, who has been in office for 42 years, has passed away today at the age of 91. Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, died after a prolonged illness, sources close to the presidency confirmed.
Read MoreCameroon’s Paul Biya Dies At 91, after 41yrs Rule
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, who has been in office for 42 years, has passed away today at the age of 91. Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, died after a prolonged illness, sources close to the presidency confirmed.
Read MoreUratta Clan- Laders Support UDU Registration, Berate Amakohia Monarch, PG, Others Over Confusion
The leaders of Uratta clan comprising six autonomous communities with six traditional rulers have commended the current executive of Uratta Development Association, UDA for deeming it necessary to register Uratta Development Union (UDU) as an umbrella body of the component communities. They added that registering the group with the Corporate Affairs Commission ,CAC, Abuja, will not only give it legal backing but will also make it a socio-cultural organization unlike the current name that makes it look as if it is a social club. The leaders who stated this while…
Read MoreRivers LG Poll: Police Withdrawal Is Confirmation Of Anti-Democratic Forces In Nigeria – Atiku’s Aide
Paul Ibe, the spokesman of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has shared his thoughts on the withdrawal of the police from the Rivers State local government election. Recall that the Rivers State Police Command announced its withdrawal from the local government election. Spokesman of the state police command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement titled “Proposed October 5th, 2024 Local Government Chairman Election,” confirmed receiving a restraining order preventing them from providing security during the LGA elections. The command also said it was…
Read MoreKukah urges FG to abolish law prohibiting religious organizations from possessing broadcast licenses
The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. (Dr.) Bishop Kukah has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to abolish the law prohibiting religious organisations from possessing broadcast licenses. Kukah made the demand on Saturday at the Catholic Herald Centenary Lecture and Awards Presentation where he was the guest speaker and in attendance was President Bola Tinubu(represented by the Youths Minister, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim Bio)also Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu(represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin); the discussants, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, Hadiza…
Read MoreFubara Swears In New Rivers LG Chairmen As APP WINS 22 Chairmanship Position
Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set to swear in the newly elected chairmen of Rivers State today, 6th October 2024, at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt. The ceremony is scheduled for 4 PM, with the chairmen and their guests expected to be seated by 3:30 PM. This follows the declaration by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Saturday, 6th October, that the Action Peoples Party (APP) emerged victorious in all 23 local government areas of the state. The election results, reflecting the will of the…
Read MoreOBIBI URATTA PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY:Saluate Abaraonye, Anyasodor As Chair, Owerri North/ Councillor. Ward 1 Urratta
Congratulate Hon. Lucky Abaraonye and Chief Sir Ndeze Anyasodor who are illustrious sons of Obibi Uratta on their emergence as Executive Chairman of Owerri North Local Government council and Councilor of Obibi Ward 1 Uratta, respectively at the just concluded Local Government Council elections conducted by ISIEC in the state. We trust your records of honest services to our people with great confidence that you will do Obibi Uratta proud and the entire Owerri North through quality service delivery depict of your present positions. We sincerely commend the Imo State…
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