The flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC for Onuimo State constituency in Imo House of Assembly, Hon. Elise James Uba has expressed gratitude to the people of Ọnuimo for massively voting for him on March 18, Assembly election . He commended them for their unalloyed support and tireless effort and encouragement all through the campaigns and election period . Hon. Uba stressed that the people of Ọnuimo are so wise to que into the moving train , pointing out that it does not profit any area to oppose…
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I almost dropped out of school at primary 3 -ex-President Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has shared his educational challenges while growing up in his native Bayelsa state. The former Nigerian leader said he would have dropped out of school in primary three but for the support of his late uncle, Omieworio Afeni. Jonathan stated this during the funeral service of Elder Omieworio Afeni, his mother’s younger brother, who died at the age of 87 and was buried on Friday at Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Speaking during the funeral service held in St. Stephen Anglican Church, Otuoke,…
Read MoreABIA: Ogunewe Congratulates Otti
Leading Labour Party,LP gubernatorial aspirant in Imo state, Major General Lincoln Keonyemere Jack Ogunewe (rtd) has congratulated the winner of Abia state governorship elections, Dr Alex Otti. In a statement he issued shortly after Otti was declared the winner Wednesday, Ogunewe said that, ”His victory is well deserved. We need such first class brains and professionals with good character like Otti to turn things around in Igboland in particular and Nigeria in general.” It may be recalled that last Monday, Ogunewe issued a strongly worded statement asking the…
Read MoreIkpeazu Congratulates Otti, Advises PDP Candidate- Ahiwe Not To Go To Court
The incumbent Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has sent a message of congratulations to the Labor Party,LP Candidate in the 2023 Gubernatorial Election in Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, on his emergence as Governor- Elect. Gov. Ikpeazu noted that Dr. Otti has fought a long battle over a very long period of time and deserves commendation for his staying power and resilience. In the words of the Governor, “Since we have come to the logical end of this battle, it is appropriate to congratulate…
Read MoreImo Gov: PDP Screens Ihedioha, Samdaddy
The Peoples Democratic Party has screened the two governorship aspirants of the party for the April 15 governorship primary election of the party in Imo State. Emeka Ihedioha, a former deputy speaker of the House Of Representatives and the immediate past governor of the state and a former senator and the current national secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu (Samdaddy) were screened in Abuja on Tuesday. They are the only two persons who had shown interest in using the ticket of party to vie for the November 11 governorship election…
Read MoreSoyinka urges US, UK, others to deny advocates of religious violence visas
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has called on the United States, United Kingdom and other nations to deny visas to advocates of violence in name of religion and those alleged to have rigged elections. He condemned the gruesome killing of Deborah Samuel Yakubu, a 200-level student of Home Economics at Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, last year by Islamic extremists after she advised her classmates against posting religious materials on their WhatsApp page. He also called attention to the plight of Leah Sharibu only Christian girl among the Dapchi…
Read MoreAbia: I Will Pay All Civil Servants, Pensioners’ Salary, Pension Arrears – Alex Otti
“I wholeheartedly accept your mandate to be your chief servant for the next four years.” Alex Otti, Governor-elect of Abia State. Governor-elect Alex Otti of the Labour Party has assured Abia people that his administration will unite rather than divide the state and vows to pay salaries and pensions the incumbent administration owes civil servants and pensioners. Mr Otti gave the assurance in his acceptance speech on Wednesday after he was declared the winner of the March 18 governorship election. He spoke at his campaign office,…
Read MoreEkweremadu, Wife Found Guilty Of Organ Trafficking In UK
A Nigerian politician, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and wife, Beatrice has been found guilty of organ trafficking in Britain in the first case of its kind. Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, wife Beatrice, 56, and ‘middleman’ Dr Obinna Obeta, 50, were all found guilty of conspiring to exploit a young man from Lagos for an organ. It is the first time defendants have been convicted under the Modern Slavery Act of an organ harvesting conspiracy. Their daughter Sonia burst out in tears as the jury, which deliberated for nearly 14 hours, cleared…
Read MoreAlleged Anti-Party: APC Sledge Hammer Falls On Amadi, As Ikenegbu Ward 1, Expels Him
Three days to the election of the State House of Assembly members in Imo state the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC , Ikenegbu ward 1 has descended heavily on Chief Willie Amadi, one of the leaders in Owerri Municipal and aide to Governor Hope Uzodinma over an alleged anti party activities and bad conduct against the ideals, integrity and image of the party. In a three page official notification letter captioned “Re- Report of investigation of anti party activities and bad conduct against the ideals, integrity and image of the…
Read MoreOrlu Assembly: Nwadike assures electorate of better days ahead, condemns extra judicial killings
…Urges security agents to respect rules of engagement The Labour Party candidate for the Orlu State House of Assembly seat in the forth coming House of Assembly election scheduled for Saturday March 18, Comrade Precious Nwadike has assured his constituent of better and qualitative service delivery if elected. He called on the electorate to come out en masse to cast their votes on Saturday without fear or hesitation and called on security agents to carry out their duties during the exercise in accordance with the rules of engagement. Nwadike who…
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