The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has admitted that the commission made errors during the Edo State governorship election. He assured Nigerians that these mistakes would not be repeated in the upcoming Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16. The INEC boss made the remarks during a visit to the INEC state headquarters in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, on Monday. Prof. Yakubu discussed the lessons learned from the recent Edo election and other previous polls. The main issues, he said were…
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Rivers crisis caused by control of state resources, Fubara opens up
Fubara and Wike have been at loggerheads for over a year over disagreements on the leadership of the state political structure. The Governor disclosed this while addressing the congregation of Omega Power Ministries, Worldwide during the 51st Birthday of the General Overseer, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere , and the 18th Anniversary of the church. The event was held at the church’s headquarters located in Mbodo, Aluu in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the State on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He appealed to the church not to relent in its prayers for…
Read MoreOver 100 Avu Youths Get Sacrament Of Confirmation In Anglican Church In Imo
Over One hundred and twenty Anglican youth of Avu Archdeaconry received the sacrament of confirmation at Emmanuel Anglican church Avu, Owerri -West LGA. Confirming the candidates, the Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Owerri, Right Reverend Chukwuma Opara charged them to stand firm for Jesus Christ and be the gospel people will read and believe in Jesus Christ. The Prelate told them that the church is looking up to them for the future governance of the society and prayed that the holy spirit which they have received will empower them to…
Read MoreOtti Inaugurates Elected 17 LGA Chairmen , Their Deputies In Abia.
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti inaugurated the newly elected executive Chairmen (Mayor) of the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State and their deputies at the Banquet Hall of Abia State Government House. Governor Otti was joined by his wife and the First Lady of the State, Her , Mrs. Priscilla Otti. The oath of office and allegiance was administered by the State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Paul Ogubunka Esq. The inauguration ceremony was witnessed by the Secretary-General of Ohanaze Ndi Igbo, Amb.…
Read MoreCourts Must Not Enable Constitutional Violations; Defected Lawmakers Should Vacate Seats
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Jibrin Samuel Okutepa has expressed his displeasure over the failure of the courts to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution in the face of blatant violations by elected officials. Okutepa’s comments come in the wake of the recent defection of the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, and 26 other members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In an affidavit sworn by Hon. Amaewhule in support of a case filed in the Federal…
Read MoreNigerian-Born Badenoch Elected Conservative Party Leader, Becomes First Black Major UK Political Party
Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch has been elected leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom. She defeated rival Robert Jenrick with 53,806 votes to his 41,388, securing 57% of the votes cast by party members. Badenoch, 44, will now lead the Conservative Party in opposition to the current Labour government. Badenoch’s victory marks a groundbreaking achievement as she becomes the first Black leader of a major British political party. In a congratulatory message, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called her election “a proud moment” for the UK, emphasizing its significance…
Read More2027: Adeleke To PDP Members, It’s Better To Fight Each Other In House Than Outside
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged the members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to unite and get the party back to winning ways in future elections. Speaking on Saturday at the commissioning of the South West Secretariat of the PDP at Ibadan, Governor Adeleke appealed for party members to close ranks, forget grievances and work for the success of the party. He appealed that PDP members should work together in memory of the late zonal Vice Chairman, Soji Adagunodo , after whom the building was named. According…
Read MoreGroup supports the motion to split Njaba / Isu / Nkwerre / Nwangele Federal Constituency into two Federal Constituencies
*Advocacy for Equity and Good Governance*, a socio- economic group whose mandate includes but not limited to supporting good governance on equity, fairness and justice has thrown her support towards the motion to split the largest federal Constituency ; Njaba / Isu / Nkwerre / Nwangele Federal Constituency into two federal Constituencies. The group described the move as a welcome development to address a long over due injustice meted on the people of the region. Speaking to our correspondent , the spokesperson of the group, Hon. Chikezie Nwadike described the…
Read MoreASITU President, Diwe Mourns Iwuanyanwu,Says, He Was Bridge Builder.
…”His demise, colossal loss to Ndi-Igbo” The Association of Igbo Town Unions ,ASITU, led by its National President, Chief Emeka Diwe, were among the notable groups and individuals that paid their last respect to Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, who was laid to rest in his Atta country home on Friday . The Igbo leader, Chief Diwe, and his entourage arrived St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Atta, Ikeduru, venue of the funeral service and joined other notable Nigerians at the service to pray for the repose of the…
Read MoreChairman ESOCS Royal Brothers– Udeh, Members Pay condolence Visit To Ibeji Family.
… Say: Former Imo CAN Chair lived exemplary life . By Onyinyechi Nwankwo. In the spirit of oneness and brotherhood, members of the Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim, ESOCS Royal Brothers, Owerri, Imo Zone, have paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Apostle General Iheanyichi Godson-Ibeji (KDA) Jp, former Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Imo State Chapter. The post burial visit took place on Thursday, at the family house of the late Apostle General in Owerri, capital of Imo state. Speaking on the essence of…
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