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Insecurity: Senator Kalu calls for decisive action, warns against politicising the situation Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the spate of escalating insecurity in the country, Abia North Lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for urgent steps by the Government to end the ugly scourge. In the light of the prevailing situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission advocated for the investment of additional resources to the security agencies. Kalu stressed that for the nation to tackle its insecurity challenges, the issue must be addressed without Politics but its current realities which he said is deteriorating.…

"You're symbol of visionary Leadership" Ignes hails HRH Ukoha at 88 Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Hon. Ifeanyi Ogbonna rendered encomiums on the Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha (JP), on the occasion of his 88th birthday. In a statement he personally signed made available to the press in Abuja on Sunday , he described the octogenarian monarch as a symbol of inspirational leadership, magnificence, humanity, equitability , wisdom, and a custodian of the traditional institution. Ifeanyi also known as "Ignes" lauded the Monarch for his contributions in forestring developments and peaceful…

Senator Kalu Hosts Abia APC Stakeholders In Abuja, Says Party United For Future Elections Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has reaffirmed the unity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, declaring that the party will approach future elections as a united and formidable force. Kalu made this known on Thursday during a strategic meeting with selected stakeholders of the party at his Aso Villa residence in Abuja. The meeting, convened by the National Welfare Officer of the party, Hon. Donatus Nwankpa, in collaboration with the state leadership, focused on charting…

PDP Spokesperson Resigns, Says Party On Its Way To Morgue The Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Kennedy Peretei, has resigned his membership of the party. In a letter dated April 9 and addressed to the Arogbo ward 1 PDP chairman in Ese-Odo LGA of Ondo, Peretei claimed that the party leadership in the state is not interested in winning elections. Peretei said, “it is difficult to work with persons whose interest is to use the party to trade every election cycle.” He added that PDP in Ondo is “currently leaving the intensive care unit…

PHOTOS: Labour Party Delegation Meets INEC, Submits Supreme Court Judgement on Leadership A high-level delegation of the Labour Party (LP), led by Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, on Tuesday visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja to discuss key developments within the party. During the visit, Governor Otti formally presented a Certified True Copy of the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning the party’s leadership. He noted that the meeting was aimed at fostering clarity, mutual understanding, and institutional alignment regarding the LP's current structure. The delegation was received by INEC’s Acting Chairman, Mr. Sam…

Labour Party Caretaker Committee NEC Meeting Begins, Obi, Otti, Datti Baba-Ahmed Attend The National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP), under the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman, has commenced its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The event, which is taking place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, has in attendance the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi; his running mate, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed; and the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, among other key stakeholders. In her welcome address, Senator Usman appealed to all party members—especially those from the former National Working Committee (NWC) led…

Lamentation: The Sham Of April 5 Was A Fraud Against Me, Theft Against Anambra — Ozigbo Cries Out After Losing Primary Election Valentine Ozigbo, has cried out over what he describes as a “charade” and “a well-orchestrated heist.” Ozigbo was speaking for the first time since he lost the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Anambra State. Ozigbo lost out to Nicholas Ukachukwu, a former member of the House of Representatives. Ukachukwu clinched the APC’s governorship ticket at the party’s primary election on Saturday by a landslide. He polled 1,455 votes while Ozigbo secured 67 votes. Edozie Madu and Johnbosco Onunkwo…

Anambra: Ezenwafor emerges PDP governorship candidate Chief Jude Ezenwafor has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the forthcoming November 8, 2025, Anambra State election. The announcement was made by the chairman of the PDP national committee overseeing the primary, Col. Chijioke Onwubuya (rtd.), who declared Ezenwafor winner of the party’s governorship primary held on Tuesday at the Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka. Ezenwafor, an Abuja-based real estate developer, contested unopposed, being the sole aspirant to have purchased the party’s nomination form ahead of the primary election. Despite running without opposition, the process…

The founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and a former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie, is dead. According to a statement issued by the family on Tuesday, the business tycoon died on Monday at the age of 85. Born on 9 April 1939, Dozie was raised in a Catholic home, with his father, Charles Dozie, serving as a catechist. He had his early education at Our Lady’s School Emekuku, Holy Ghost Juniorate Seminary, and Holy Ghost College, Owerri, where he obtained his West African Senior School Certificate Examination. So This Happened (EP296) Reviews 54-Year-Old Farmer who Died After…

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the banner of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his Kaduna residence on Monday. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting, the forum’s chairman, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, said the visit was a demonstration of unity and strength within the APC.   According to him, the visit was timely following the conclusion of Ramadan, Lent, and the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. He noted that it was important for the governors to honor the former president, who served two terms…