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The Supreme Court has affirmed the victory of Governor Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in the 2023 gubernatorial election in Nasarawa State. Delivering its ruling on Friday morning, the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by David Ombugadu of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP), David Ombugadu for lacking in merit. The apex court said Governor Sule was validly elected in the election held on Saturday March 18, 2023. More Details Later....

A legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Elder Etigwe Uwa, has joined other well-wishers to celebrate with Chief Ahamdi Nweke, a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), on the occasion of the celebration of his birthday anniversary. In his felicitation message on Thursday, Uwa said, “I join all well-meaning friends and family members to wish Chief Ahamdi Nweke a blissful birthday. “As you celebrate another circle in the journey of your life, I wish you many more thriving, prosperous, flourishing, triumphant and fruitful years ahead.”

Former Governor of Abia State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization, Dr. Orji Kalu has described the Tuesday explosion in Ibadan as sad and devastating. Lamenting the ugly incident, Kalu commiserated with the families of the departed souls while wishing hospitalized victims speedy recovery. The former Governor who expressed sadness over the painful incident, which was attributed to the activities of illegal miners, urged government to commence a full scale investigation into the sad development in a bid to forestall future occurrence. Kalu in a statement in Abuja prayed for the repose of the departed souls. He said, " I…

PRESS RELEASE The Invasion Of ABN TV/Radio Station By Police in Umuahia Alarming We are worried by the invasion of our broadcast station in Umuahia by officers of the Nigerian Police, Umuahia Area command in Abia State. At about 2:40pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2023, the policemen invaded our station during a live programme to arrest our guest, one Mr. Udensi Donald during a programme, Youth Rendezvous. The police claimed a senior brother of the guest, one Mr Uche Onwuka Udensi had written a petition against him over a family matter. Despite repeated plea by our staff to the officers…

The leadership of Asaga Ohafia Development Union, ADU, in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia state on Monday said God has repositioned Abia for a greater success. The union on behalf of the good people of Asaga Ohafia made this known in a congratulatory message to the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, over his well deserved Supreme Court Victory, affirming his election as the governor of the state. ADU in the message jointly signed by its President General, Chief Okpa ibe Okpa, the Secretary General, Barr Chief Obinna Kalu and the National Publicity Secretary, Stanley Mba said…

Ndi Ibe Ohafia Development Union (NDU) has commended the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his massive contributions to human and infrastructural development. In a letter of appreciation signed by Chief (Comr.) Stephen O. Idika (NDU General Secretary), on behalf of the community applauded the former Abia state governor for attracting the construction of a block of 3–classrooms to Ndi Ibe Community School. The community also appreciated Senator Kalu, who is the Chairman of Senate Committee on Privatization, for installing solar street lights in strategic locations across the community. The letter reads in part: “On…

The Lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Monday, announced dates for the commissioning of classroom blocks in fifteen schools facilitated by him across the Senatorial District. This was announced by the media office of the former Abia State Governor. According to the announcement, Mbala Central School, Lokpanta National School and Nneato Central School in Umunneochi Local Government Area are expected to be commissioned from January 23 - 27 respectively. AROCHUKWU L.G.A (February 20–24) 1. Amaeke Abam Primary School 2. Ndi Okpo Primary School 3. May Selessor Primary School Amannagwu Village Arochukwu…

A High Court sitting in Apo Abuja has ruled that a former House of Representatives member, Rita Orji has a case to answer in the investigation of her WAEC certificate by the police. Delivering judgement on Monday, Justice Kawu Bello ruled that the Nigeria Police is empowered to investigate any petition brought before them according to section 200 of the constitution. The judge dismissed the matter and ordered Rita Orji to make herself available to the police for investigation. A former House of Representatives member, Rita Orji is currently in a legal battle with the police over a petition written…

The United Abia Artistes & Patriots Forum (UAAP), has described the Supreme Court victory of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR as a victory for the progress of Abia State.   In a press release made available to reporters in Umuahia and signed by the Convener of UAAP Amb. Dr. Osita Offor ‘The Ultimate Commander’, the group revealed that they expected the victory because of the emergence of Gov. Otti is a product of God’s intervention and the determination of the people of Abia State.   “The victory was a hard fight from the people and God equally intervened to cripple…

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) has urged the Federal Government to reverse its Circular on policy 50 per cent revenue remittance and the recent Post No Debit placed on the accounts of self funded agencies. In a statement signed by AUPCTRE's General Secretary, Mr Sikiru Waheed, on Friday, the union said that the policy could spell doom for the country. ''The attention of the union has been drawn to a Circular with Reference No. FMFCME/OTHERS/IGR/CFR/21/2023 and dated 28th December, 2023. ''The Union calls for caution and advise that the implementation of…