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Renowned security consultant, Dr. Ody Ajike has applauded the verdict of the Abia State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which struck out the petitions filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Okey Ahiwe, and that of Ikechi Emenike of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and upheld the election of Governor Alex Otti. In a statement he personally signed on Monday in Abuja, Ajike, said the rulings were predicated on fairness and objectivity on the point of law. Ajike, in the statement, lauded the tribunal judges for treating the petitions on their merits, saying the verdict was a…

The ECOWAS community court of justice sitting in Abuja has awarded N250,000 fine against the federal government in favour of Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor of One Love Foundation. In a suit which was filed by Samuel Ihensekhien Junior on behalf of Patrick Eholor of One Love Foundation, seeking damages and restraining orders against Nigerian government, to prevent it from enforcing Sections 5, 4, 3, 1 of NBC code on all broadcasting stations— The sections relate to reportage and giving details of security issues and persons affected by insurgency and terrorism in Nigeria. But the group argued that the actions offend…

US-based philanthropist, Chief Lady Amaka Mba-Olobor, has been honoured as the Nigerian Integrity Woman of the Year 2023, by the National leadership of Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ). Presenting the award to the Abia born philanthropist, on Friday at Sheraton Hotel Ikeja Lagos, during its 2023 Annual Conference tagged Nigerian Patriot Conference, National President of the association, Dr Charles Okhai, noted that the honour was on the back of her very impressive and consistent track record of your diligence, selfless service to humanity, excellent leadership capacity, and above all, her high sense of integrity, and great spirit of patriotism.…

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has congratulated the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, on his victory at the election tribunal. It would be recalled that, the Abia Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Umuahia, on Friday, gave its judgement in favour of Governor Alex Otti, who was the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last governorship election. In a statement made available to journalists on Friday in Abuja, Osonwa said the judgement was a total reflection of the general will of the people of Abia State,…

A ministerial nominee, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has collapsed during screening on the floor of the Senate. Abbas Lawal from Kaduna State, is currently being screened alongside Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim from Kwara State and Mr Ayodele Olawande from Ondo State. Details later

Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, on Saturday joined the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti to perform the ground-breaking ceremony of Abia Industrial and Innovation Park, AIIP, in Owaza community, Ukwa West council area of the state. The Industrial, Residential and Free Trade Zone, FTZ, which sits on over 1,000 hectares of land, would host multiple layers of businesses including modular refineries, petrochemical and fertiliser plants and several other chains of enterprises. Osonwa, a member of the House of Representatives representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, in a chat with newsmen applauded Governor Otti for initiating the project, saying: "a new dawn…

The member representing Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has urged Nigerians to unite for the sake of nation building. Osonwa while congratulating Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria's 63rd Independence anniversary emphasized the need for Nigerians to cherish the nation. He said: "As we reflect on our journey, let's cherish the unity, resilience, and progress that defines us. Proud to be part of a remarkable nation that embraces diversity and envisions a brighter future."

Mr. Yusuf Magaji Bichi Director General, Department of State Security Services. Sir, URGENT REQUEST TO VISIT TO MAZI NNAMDI KANU We are civil advocacy group, known for promoting peace and unity of Nigeria with membership across Nigeria and in the diaspora. As a group, we know that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kalu is currently detained at your detention facility. We understand that Nnamdi Kanu was charged with several offences. There is an allegation that criminalities are being championed by the Indigenous People of Biafra under the leadership of the detained Nnamdi Kanu; an…

My attention has been drawn to a mischievous story by the Cable Newspaper claiming that I made approvals of over N11 billion after taking my pre-retirement leave. Nothing can be further from the truth. The entire story was sensationally written with mischief that took the ordinary events of my work out of context with the intent to tarnish my image. First and foremost, I want to categorically state that after my exit as FIRS Executive Chairman, I made no such approvals as claimed in the report. Fundamentally: It is important to note that no payment was made by the Service…

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna has declared the 2023 governorship election in Kaduna state inconclusive. According to report from Vanguard correspondent, the tribunal, during its resumed proceeding on Thursday, in a split decision of a ratio of 2:1, declared the election inconclusive and directed that a supplementary election should be held by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) within 90 days. The 3-man panel led by Justice Victor Oviawe therefore ordered a rerun of election in 24 polling units in seven wards of four local governments consisting of 16,300 registered voters. The verdict was announced via Zoom…