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Labour Party governorship aspirants in Edo State have resolved to support the party’s candidate in the September 21 governorship election, Olumide Akpata, following the intervention of Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State, and the National Working Committee (NWC), of the party. Otti, the only LP Governor in the country convened a meeting of all the aggrieved aspirants with Akpata and other stakeholders, at the Emeka Omeruo Government Lodge Umuahia on Wednesday night, where they were reconciled and agreed to support the party’s flag bearer. In attendance at the crucial meeting that began around 7:00 pm and lasted till 11:30 pm,…

Kenneth Udeh from Abuja The South East Nominee for membership of the Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) 's Board of Directors,  Urum Kalu Eke has rejected his appointment , while the Senate confirmed appointments of four others. Rejection of appointment of membership of CBN Board of Directors by Urum Kalu Eke from Abia State , came to the fore on Thursday during confirmation of appointments of four other nominees by the Senate . The Chairman of Senate Committee on Banking , Insurance and other Financial Institutions , Senator Adetokunbo Abiru ( APC Lagos East), had in report presentation for…

  Kenneth Udeh from Abuja A bill to designate Anambra State as a member of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC threw the Senate into rancour on Wednesday as members of the upper Chambers shared divergent opinions on the second reading of the bill. The bill which failed to pass second reading after the Lawmakers voted against its passage was sponsored by Senator Tony Nwoye, Anambra North, sought inclusion of Anambra State through amendment of the NDDC Act N86 LFN 2004 that established the commission. Armed with documents from the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC Nwoye informed the…

Kenneth Udeh from Abuja A Bill seeking to enable candidates of political parties field polling agents alongside the ones provided by their respective parties has scaled first reading at the Senate. The bill titled Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill , 2024 (SB. 328) First Reading is sponsored by Abia-North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu. Kalu's Bill seeks to amend section 61 of the 2022 electoral which only grants political parties powers to field polling agents on behalf of their candidates at the various registration, polling and counting centers. When amended candidates themselves will also be enabled to field polling agents alongside the…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and a former chairman of Ohafia local government area, Hon. Barr. Emeka Uduma Kalu has praised the lawmaker representing Abia North District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his outstanding performance as a member of the Nigerian Senate. Hon. Barr. Emeka Uduma Kalu in an interview with ABN TV at the weekend, said if Abia South and Central Senators were working like Senator Kalu, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State would have less work to do. Barr. Kalu who served as Ohafia council boss during the administration of Kalu as…

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its proposed nationwide protests over lingering hardship in the country. Kalu who is the Chairman of Senate Committee on Privatization urged NLC and its affiliate unions to instead explore dialogue with the federal government to press home its demands. Labour has repeatedly said that the current minimum wage of N30,000 is not in tandem with the current economic reality, which has seen prices of goods and services soar. The former Abia state governor while admitting that…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, and former Special Assistant on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Augustine Uchenna Stephen has dumped the party. In a resignation letter addressed to his ward chairman, in Ubakala Ward B in Umuahia South LGA of the state, Hon. Stephen said he took the personal decision after wide consultation. He said, "I wish to formally resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, with effect from the date of this letter. "This is for personal reasons, after wide consultations with friends and members of my family. "I want to…

Abia born legal luminary, Etigwe Uwa SAN FCIArb has congratulated the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti on the occasion of his 59th birthday anniversary. Uwa in a birthday message signed by him and made available to The Whisperer on Sunday in Abuja, appreciated God for the life of the Abia governor. He said: “Happy birthday Your Excellency. I join numerous Abians and other well wishers in thanking God for your life. “Your advent at the helm of affairs in Abia State like many of your past endeavors has ushered in fresh perspectives in governance and you have pushed…

Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has congratulated Governor Alex Otti of Abia State on his 59th birthday anniversary. Osonwa in a congratulatory message signed by him and made available to The Whisperer described Governor Otti as a compassionate leader filled with wisdom. He said: “Happy birthday to my Leader, my Governor, and most importantly my big brother! Your wisdom, strength, and guidance continue to inspire and motivate me every day. I am grateful for your leadership and the love and support you have provided throughout the years. Your determination and dedication…

Rep. Dennis Idahosa (APC-Edo) has emerged as the All Progressives candidate for the September 21 Edo governorship election. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo, the chairman of the APC Edo governorship primary election committee, said this at the end of the election on Saturday in Benin. Mr Uzodimma said that Mr Idahosa scored 40,4483 votes to defeat eight other aspirants in the race. NAN