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…’It’s paramount to  hold them accountable” South-east governors, Igbo leaders, and members of the National Assembly have been accused by Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, of plotting to extend the detention of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra,IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu until 2027. In a statement issued by the factional Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the organization blamed the South-east governors for the deteriorating security situation in the zone. The organization stated that the Southeast governors and certain Igbo leaders had not…

…Sponsors 18 bills, 7 motions, presents 6 petitions As Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, member representing Ideato Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives clocks one year in office, there is jubilation in Ideato as new infrastructural projects begin to emerge and dot the landscape of the  Ideato nation. This is the developmental imprint of Hon. Ugochinyere just after 365 days in office With the terror attacks inflicted on his family and the protracted post-election litigations that trailed his landslide victory at the polls, it cannot exactly be said that Hon. …

…Sponsors 18 bills, 7 motions, presents 6 petitions As Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, member representing Ideato Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives clocks one year in office, there is jubilation in Ideato as new infrastructural projects begin to emerge and dot the landscape of the  Ideato nation. This is the developmental imprint of Hon. Ugochinyere just after 365 days in office With the terror attacks inflicted on his family and the protracted post-election litigations that trailed his landslide victory at the polls, it cannot exactly be said that Hon. …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday, said ex-Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, who is accused of N80.2bn fraud, had ridiculed the Nigerian justice system by failing to present himself for trial in court. The EFCC acting Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Command, Mr Effa Okim, stated this during a familiarisation visit to the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital. The EFCC is having a running legal battle with Bello over alleged N80.2bn fraud. Following a failed attempt to arrest him and…

The  immediate-past National Vice Chairman, North West, of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC and former Director  General of the Progressive  Governors’ Forum,PGF, Salihu Lukman has ditched the party, saying it has outlived its usefulness and can no longer win elections without rigging. In a statement, Wednesday, Lukman said he found it necessary to write to a few leaders of the party and try to clarify his position regarding the situation both in the party and in the country. In his words: “First, it is a shared concern of most…

  ..Says: Corruption, primitive wealth acquisition,bane of development Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu  has congratulated Nigerians on this year’s Democracy day, urging the citizens to be more determined in ensuring that the system works in the country.Sen.Anyanwu, who was the PDP candidate in the November 11, 2023 Governorship election in Imo state opined that despite its imperfection; democracy remains the best option for Nigeria  as a country.The former  Senator hopes that through the determination of the citizens and their active participation in the democratic process, Nigerians can achieve a truly great…

… “Bill  will  transform, Unite  Nigeria”. Thirty five members of the  House of Representatives led by the member representing Ideato Federal Constituency , Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere have introduced Bills seeking to amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Amended) to limit the period which any individual can serve as President of  Nigeria and State Governor  from two terms of  four years each, to a single    year tenure of six years. The Reps members also seek for rotational Presidency and Governorship, conduct of  all elections…

      Ideato,Ihiala,Orlu to be   one  Senatorial zone …Fed constituencies,LGAs to merge The House of Representatives at the plenary on May 22, introduced and passed through first reading a Bill which seeks to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as Amended) to create a new state in the Southeastern region of Nigeria known as Orlu State to fulfill the agitation for additional state for South East. The proposed legislation which is set for second reading was sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ideato…

A Canada based Imo son, Comrade  Obidinma Aku has raised alarm over what he described as the  continuous police harassment, intimidation and extortion of his kinsmen of Obilubi, Obazu, Mbieri in Mbaitoli LGA. Comr. Obidinma who was an Ace broadcaster and fiery Right activist in the country before his relocation to Canada in 2022 accused one Austin Amam who hails from the same village with him, and who he claims was reportedly sacked from the Police force of colluding with some bad elements in the force to intimidate and extort…