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Abia-born Cleric, Bishop Eke Commends Governor Otti For Adopting Orji Kalu's Template To Rebuild Abia Respected Abia-born cleric, Bishop Silas Eke, has publicly commended Governor Alex Otti for embracing the development template laid down by former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu, describing it as the right path to rebuild and reposition Abia State. On Sunday, Governor Otti openly acknowledged that the infrastructure development template used by former Governor and current Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, in Aba during his tenure is guiding his own ongoing efforts to rebuild the commercial city. Governor Otti made this revelation during Senator…

An Abia State High Court sitting in Ukwa has issued an order restraining the faction of the Labour Party loyal to Barrister Julius Abure from meddling in the party’s activities within the state. In its ruling, the court recognised Emmanuel Otti as the legitimate Chairman of the Labour Party in Abia State. It further declared Otti’s suspension by the Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) as illegal, unconstitutional, and without legal standing. The court also noted that the 2024 Constitution of the party—cited by the Abure faction as the basis for Otti’s suspension—has not been acknowledged or ratified by the Independent…

Govs Otti Says He's Using Orji Uzor Kalu’s Template To Rebuild Abia, Reaffirms Support for Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that he is adopting the development approach of former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu, especially in prioritising infrastructural work in revenue-generating areas like Aba. He explained, “I can assure you, that template is not wrong. You fix the place that generates the revenue, the revenue will come, and you use it to fix other places.” Otti made this known on Sunday while receiving Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Chris Adighije at his country home in…

Political stakeholders in Bayelsa State are unsettled amid strong indications that Governor Douye Diri may be defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection will add to the misery of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South geopolitical zone following the defections of Sheriff Oborevwori and Umo Eno of Delta and Akwa-Ibom states, respectively. According to investigations by The Sun, Diri is in advanced talks with top Presidency officials over his switch to the ruling party. Sources said Diri, in turn, has been discussing his decision to defect with political stakeholders in the state. A reliable source said…

PHOTOS: Senator Orji Kalu, Adighije, Others Visit Governor Alex Otti  Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti at his country home in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area. Senator Kalu was warmly received by the Governor, with both leaders engaging in a private meeting focused on matters of mutual interest and development in the state. Also visiting Governor Otti was revered elder statesman and former Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Chris Adighije, popularly known as…

Atiku’s Ally Segun Showunmi Spends ‘Quality Time’ With Tinubu In Lagos   A former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, Segun Showunmi, a former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, spent part of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations with President Bola Tinubu. On Sunday evening, Sowunmi, a chieftain of the PDP, via his X account, shared a photo of him standing next to Tinubu. “Sallah Day 3! I spent quality time with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, @officialABAT GCFR. It was engaging and nostalgic,” the PDP chieftain wrote.…

'Come Back Home': PDP Begs Peter Obi To Return, Says Party Now Rejuvenated, Restructured The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 Presidential Election, Peter Obi, to return to the party. Obi was PDP’s vice presidential candidate in the 2019 general election, with former vice president Atiku Abubakar. In a communiqué signed by the PDP chairman in the state, Chidi Chidebe, the party advised Obi that joining a coalition ahead of the 2027 election would not yield success. The communiqué stated, “The committee extends an open invitation to…

Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has shared her academic journey, revealing the challenges she faced while studying for her PhD and how divine encouragement helped her overcome them. Speaking on Sunday during a testimony session at Streams of Joy International Church in Abuja, led by popular Pastor Jerry Eze, Dame Patience emotionally recounted her struggles and triumphs while pursuing her doctorate degree. “I came here to thank God for all His doings, all the wonderful work in my life, in my family,” she said, drawing applause from the congregation. Reflecting on her educational path, the former First Lady detailed…

'Nigerians Can't See Any Hope; I Pity Tinubu' — Ndume Says Jonathan Lost Re-Election Despite Backing From 22 PDP Governors The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, on Sunday, distanced himself from the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. The senator, who has been in the National Assembly for over 20 years, was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. According to him, former President Goodluck Jonathan secured the endorsement of 22 governors of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2015 poll yet he lost…

President Bola Tinubu, this afternoon, told the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, he was no longer angry with him and that “all his sins” had been forgiven. This development came about after the president met with members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), who came to plead on behalf of the governor, and others who might have erred in the sight of the president. Chairman of the GAC, Alhaji Tajudeen Olusi, who welcomed the president to Lagos, said it was obvious he was unhappy with some persons in the state, especially the governor, and, therefore pleaded for mercy. Responding, the…