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A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, who assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver who went to deliver a package to him has tendered a public apology. Ikwechegh admitted that his behaviour did not meet the standards expected of a public official. He issued the public apology on Monday, saying, “As a public servant, I recognise the trust placed in me by my constituents and the Nigerian people. My behaviour fell short of the standards expected of me, and for that, I am truly sorry.” He said he regretted…

The era of abandonment and neglect for workers’ welfare in Anambra has officially ended. Under Governor Soludo, significant strides have been made to address long-standing issues related to workers’ welfare. Notably, Soludo has distinguished himself as the first governor in the history of Anambra State to implement a new minimum wage. In January of last year, Soludo took a bold step by implementing a 10% salary increase for all levels of state workers and pensioners. He cares deeply for the welfare of those dedicated to serving the state. Furthermore, from…

The continued detention of a Radio Presenter/Activist, Chinonso Uba popularly known as Nonsonkwa is still generating reactions from members of the public ,demanding the unconditional release of the On Air Personality,OAP. The Convener of a Human rights association under the aegis of Activists For Cognitive Justice And Acountability ,ACJA’, Comrade Paul Ikechukwu Njoku, has added his voice in urging the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to release the presenter and  drop all the charges which he described as obnoxious and ambiguous  that were levelled against him. Njoku made the call…

According to a report from Symfoni TV. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a federal lawmaker, has voiced serious concerns following the Federal High Court in Abuja’s decision to reserve judgment in a contentious lawsuit brought forth by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule. This faction is seeking to halt the allocation of state funds, raising fears of significant repercussions for the local government and its citizens. In a live broadcast on Symfoni TV, Ugochinyere emphasized that he had previously alerted the public about an alleged plan…

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has openly condemned the Yoruba community for allegedly betraying the Ijaw and Niger Delta people despite their support for President Bola Tinubu in the recent 2023 election. His remarks were conveyed in a widely circulated video, sparking significant public reactions. In the video, Dokubo expressed regret for once doubting past decisions by former Ijaw leaders, including ex-Governor Melford Okilo, to align with the North. Addressing the Ijaw people, he pledged to form a renewed alliance with the northern region, stating, “I apologize to…

The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) on Thursday, flagged off its Local Government Area (LGA) election campaign for the 17 LGA councils of the State. The campaign rally which attracted a mammoth crowd at the Enyimba Stadium, caused heavy gridlock around East Street and other major roads in Aba South LGA. Our correspondent gathered that Abia LP has been divided into two camps with one loyal to Governor Alex Otti while the other is loyal to the Julius Abure led National Working Committee. Information available to this medium has it that…

  Tension has escalated in Enugu, the Coal City capital, after a police officer from the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command allegedly shot and killed popular Ogene musician Igbo Jah. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that angry youths are staging protests by setting bonfires in the Obiagu and Asata areas of the city. Reports indicate that the incident occurred Friday night when the musician, who had attended an event at the Anti-Cult Unit office, was shot by a police officer as he was leaving. Igbo Jah was rushed…

Professor Humphrey Nwos, who served as Chairman of the then National Electoral Commission (NEC) from 1989 to 1993, has passed away. The NEC is now known as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Born on October 2, 1941, Nwosu died in a hospital in Virginia, USA. He became a professor of political science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.He served in the cabinet of Samson Omeruah, governor of the old Anambra State, where he helped traditional rulers to gain staffs of office, receive salaries and settled intra and inter community land disputes. Nwosu also…

Abia state Governor Dr Alex Otti says he will support candidates from another political party for the November 2 local government election in the state. Governor Otti who is the only Labour Party elected Governor in Nigeria disclosed this through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Ferdinand Ekeoma in ABN TV show ‘Political Perspective’ monitored by THE WHISTLER. This comes on the heels of a report that the governor is courting the Zenith Labour Party as the crisis in the Labour Party continues. He admitted that the Labour…