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The supreme court has upheld the election of Alex Otti as governor of Abia state. The five-member panel of justices, led by Uwani Abba-Aji, dismissed the appeal filed by Okey Ahiwe, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), deeming it as “lacking in merit”. More to follow…

The Supreme court has reversed the sack of Abba Yusuf as Kano Governor. Justice John Okoro, who read the lead Judgement said the Court of Appeal was wrong in affirming the decision of the tribunal, which held that Yusuf did not win the majority of lawful votes cast at the Governorship Election. In determining the case, the apex court raised two issues: weather the lower court was right in deducting the 165,616 votes of the governor. Justice Okoro held that the tribunal was wrong in deducting the votes accrued to the governor. More to follow…

The Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) has denied allegations of rape and torture of worshippers by late Temitope Balogun Joshua. On Monday, the BBC Africa Eye released a three-episode documentary relaying eyewitnesses’ accounts of rape, torture, and forced abortions allegedly committed by TB Joshua, SCOAN’s founder. The cleric died on June 5, 2021, aged 57. In the documentary, some former members of the church narrated how TB Joshua allegedly raped, tortured and forced them to carry out abortions inside the church located in the Ikotun area of Lagos state. Busola, one of the “ex-disciples” of TB Joshua, narrated how…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU SUSPENDS MINISTER OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION FROM OFFICE In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions involving the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as…

Kenneth Udeh Members of the All Progressives Congress Party (APC), Reality Organisation worldwide and the OUK Movement reaffirmed their allegiance to the political aspirations of the Senator representing Abia North at the National Assembly, Orji Uzor Kalu. Converging at the Lawmaker's Igbere Country home in Bende LGA on Sunday,leaders of the Abia-North chapter of the ruling APC, Reality Organisation and Abia’s largest socio-political group, OUK Movement re-dedicated their loyalty to the former Abia Governor citing his leadership style and development strides in their Senatorial zone. Local Government and ward executives of the three groups who assembled at the behest of…

…. As Senator Orji Kalu sues for peace, unity THERE was a glimpse of the reawakening of rich culture and tradition of Igbere-Ebiri in Bende local government area of Abia state on Wednesday as the 2023 Igbere Cultural Festival grand finale was held at the 13 villages of the community. Organised by Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation, the festival brought back the proud memory of Igbere greatness and uniqueness in a ceremony witnessed by the former governor of Abia state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of Sun Newspaper, Barr. Neya Uzor Kalu, Senator Kalu’s billionaire son, Mr. Michael Uzor Kalu, Dr.…

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief (Hon.) Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Oke Abba of Ohafia), on Monday joined prominent sons/daughters of Abiriba community including the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex to commission the Abiriba Roundabout Project built by the Isi-Udo Otutu Enyi ( Committee of Friends); agroup of friends from the Onarubi Age Grade of Abiriba ably headed by Chief Shaka Dimgba, the CEO Panyu Hotel and suites, Aba. The Chairman of the Group, Chief Dimgba in his address said the project is a gift of love his group is…

Ndi Abia, I extend warm wishes of a happy and prosperous New Year to all of you. May 2024 bring us joy, fulfillment, peace, security, and prosperity. Undoubtedly, 2023 was a challenging year. The harmonization of the exchange rate and the increase in fuel prices caused the cost of basic necessities to skyrocket, making life for the common man miserable. The security situation in our zone and other parts of the country continues to be a cause for concern. Fortunately, the 2023 elections ushered in a new government which has demonstrated a very strong commitment to the development of our…

Sen. Orji Kalu Urges Youths To Shun Violence, Embrace Peace For Economic Development Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu has urged youths to shun violence and embrace peace for the overall economic development and progress of the country. According to a statement issued by his media office on Monday, Kalu, who is the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, made the call on Sunday in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, while speaking with journalists on the need for enduring peace in the Senatorial District, Abia State and Nigeria at large. The lawmaker…

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) have resolved its three years industrial disputes with the management of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). President of AUPCTRE, Comrade Benjamin Anthony, made this known to newsmen following a closed-door meeting with the CAC management led by its Registrar-General (RG), Mr. Hussaini Magaji which was held on Friday in Abuja Anthony said the AUPCTRE delegation, which was led by the President have commended the giant and pragmatic action of the new CAC management. He explained that the union had a robust and frank discussion with the CAC boss…