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The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial, Ali Ndume, has faulted the planned relocation of certain departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria from Abuja to Lagos. According to him, President Bola Tinubu is being misinformed by “political cartels” whom he referred to as ‘Lagos boy’s, to make wrong decisions. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television monitored by The Punch on Tuesday, Mr Ndume said: “All these Lagos boys who are thinking that Lagos is Nigeria are just misinforming and advising the President wrongly. “Those political cartels that are in the corridors of…

The Ondo State Governor Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has picked a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr Olaide Adelami, as the deputy governor of the state. This came a few hours after the governor sacked all the commissioners and special advisers on Wednesday. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, the name of the new deputy governor has been transmitted to the state House of Assembly for approval. “His nomination will be announced by the House of Assembly later today,” the statement read. Adelami retired as Deputy Clerk to the National…

New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) governorship candidate in the 2023 gubernatorial election in Abia State, Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai, has expressed his condolences to the people of Ohafia Udumaeze in Ohafia Local Government Area, over the demise of His Royal Paramountcy, Prof. Emmanuel Ume Lekwa Imaga, the Udumaeze of Ohafia and Chairman Ohafia Council of Nde Ezie Ogo. Ukpai, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, described Prof. Imaga’s death as a great loss not only to Ohafia but Abia State in general. He said the late Ezieogo was an embodiment of peace and wisdom whose reign witnessed great development…

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed its concerns regarding the recent decision of the Federal Government to relocate some government agencies from Abuja to Lagos under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. They believe that this decision needs to be further evaluated to ensure that it benefits all regions of the country and promotes inclusive growth. The forum argued that based on the explanation of the government, then various Ministries, Departments and Agencies can be distributed to various states based on the kind of activities peculiar to such areas. The Chairman of the Board Of Trustees, Arewa Consultative Forum,…

Former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has condoled with the people of Ohafia Udumaeze, on the passing of the revered traditional ruler, His Royal Paramountcy, Prof. E.U.L Imaga, the Udumaeze of Ohafia and Chairman Ohafia Council of Nde Ezie Ogo. Kalu said the death of the traditional ruler is a painful loss, describing the late Ezie Ogo as peace-loving and cerebral leader. “The Udumaeze was in a class of his own. He was highly respected and admired for his deep insights, wisdom, and sophistication. He had a masterful way of handling issues. He was very knowledgeable and wise.…

Prominent Abia citizens have continued to demonstrate solidarity with ABN TV following the invasion of the studio in Umuahia on Tuesday by policemen from the state command. The latest is coming from the Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah, Interpol Systems Consultant and security consultant, Sir Chikwe Udensi, member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa and others. They condemned the action of the policemen, saying it is invasion of privacy and violation of rights. The police personnel had during a live…

PRESIDENT/FOUNDER AKAEKPUCHIONWA MOVEMENT, CHIEF. DR. SAM ANYA MOURNS THE DEATH OF HIS LATE UNCLE HIS ROYAL PARAMOUNTCY UDUMEZE PROF. E. U. L. IMAGA The founder of Akaekpuchionwa Movement, Chief. Dr. Sam Anya expressed shock over the death of his Royal Paramountcy Udumeze Prof. E. U. L. Imaga. In a release made available to the press, Dr. Sam describe the news of Prof. Imaga passing as shocking and painful because it has denied his family, Ohafia udumeze and loved ones the opportunity to enjoy the love and care which his presence radiated while he was alive. Chief. Sam Anya recalled that…

The House of Representatives member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief (Hon.) Ibe Okwara Osonwa has commiserated with the family of Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, the Udumaeze of Ohafia and Chairman Ohafia Council of Nde Ezie Ogo over the death of the traditional ruler. Osonwa in a statement on Sunday personally signed by him, also condoled with the people of Ohafia clan over the death of the revered leader, noting that the late traditional ruler served meritoriously with outstanding legacies. “It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of His Royal Paramountcy Prof E. U. L. Imaga,…

Several groups are marching the streets of Lafia and other parts of Nasarawa State in protests against the Supreme Court ruling affirming Abdullahi Sule remains the state’s governor. The protest broke out on Friday, according to a Daily Trust report, which added that protesters had, in large numbers, blocked the Lafia-Jos Road, lighting bonfires and singing demonstration songs. Motorists are diverting to alternative routes as security agencies try to restore calm to the areas. Business centres, including shops and other ventures, have closed. Hopes had been high that the apex court would wrest the state back from the hands of…

Kidnappers on Thursday night stormed the Nigeria Post Army Estate in Abuja, abducting two residents. The victims include the wife and one of the in-laws of one Barrister Cyril Adikwu. The incident, according to a neighbour of the victims, occurred around 10:00 p.m. in the Phase 2 area of the estate, Leadership reports. The neighbour, Austine John, recounted the harrowing experience, stating that the kidnappers entered the estate, shooting sporadically, and abducted the two while the Adikwu managed to escape. John described the traumatic events, stressing the fear among residents throughout the night, with security measures being taken by the…