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A senior Nigerian politician, his wife, daughter and a doctor have been convicted of organ trafficking, in the first verdict of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act. Ike Ekweremadu, 60, a former deputy president of the Nigerian senate, his wife, Beatrice, 56, daughter Sonia 25, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 51, were found guilty of facilitating the travel of a young man to Britain with a view to his exploitation after a six-week trial at the Old Bailey. They criminally conspired to bring the 21-year-old Lagos street trader to London to exploit him for his kidney, the jury found. The…

A former governorship aspirant in Abia state, Chief Kalu Idika Okwara, has congratulated the people of Abia state and their Governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti and his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu on their victory in the March 18 gubernatorial election in the state. Chief Idika Okwara said the emergence of Otti as governor-elect is a confirmation of the yearnings and aspirations of Abians for positive change and development. In a congratulatory message to the good people of Abia state, Idika Okwara said the victory of Otti is indeed a victory for the birthing of a new Abia, where democratic dividends and…

The former Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, has congratulated Dr Alex Otti over his declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of March 18th 2023, governorship election in Abia State. Sen. Nwaogu described the victory of Dr. Alex Otti as a perfect example of an individual's consistency, determination and perseverance to actualize a stipulated objective. She further advised Dr Otti as he begins the journey of governing the state , let him try to meet his campaign promises for which Abians massively voted for his party - LP. While advising other candidates…

Abia-born businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Treebones Group, Steven Ukpabi has congratulated Abia State governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti on his victory in the March 18 gubernatorial election in the state. Ukpabi in a congratulatory message personally signed by him on Thursday morning in Abuja said the emergence of Otti was well deserved, charging him to serve all Abians irrespective of tribe or religion. He expressed confidence in the ability to Dr. Otti to change the state of affairs in Abia State through zero tolerance for corruption, noting that Otti's intimidating credentials will in no distant time become manifest in…

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reacted to the victory of Alex Otti as the Abia state governor-elect in Saturday’s election. Naija News reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday declared Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) as the winner of the 2023 Abia State governorship election. Otti polled 175,467 votes to defeat Okey Ahiwe of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who polled 88,529 votes in the March 18 election. Reacting to the development, Peter Obi, expressed excitement that the will and wishes of the people were respected. The former governor of Anambra…

After days of what appeared like a logjam over authenticity of election results from two local government areas, oil magnate, Peter Mbah, has won the last Saturday’s keenly contested governorship election in Enugu State. Mbah, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 160,895 votes to defeat his closest challenger of the Labour Party (LP), who polled 157,552 votes. The Returning Officer is expected to make a formal declaration shortly after party agents have signed the election result sheets this Wednesday night. Details later

The Vice Presidential candidate of Action Democratic Party (ADP), Pastor Okey Udo has congratulated Abia State governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti. Udo, in a statement on Wednesday evening said he was not surprised Otti emerged winner of the governorship race judging by his pedigree and acceptability. He said: "With utmost joy I congratulate Your Excellency on the well-deserved victory in the Abia State Governorship Election held on 18 March 2023. "This victory is a clear manifestation of the confidence the people of Abia State have in you. "It was indeed a gruelling and tension soaked contest but you emerged victorious by…

The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has sent a message of congratulations to the Labor Party Candidate in the 2023 Gubernatorial Election in Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, OFR on his emergence as Governor Elect. Governor Ikpeazu noted that Dr. Otti has fought a long battle over a very long period of time and deserves commendation for his staying power and resilience. In the words of the Governor, "Since we have come to the logical end of this battle, it is appropriate to congratulate the winner, Dr Alex Otti on his hard fought victory. In every battle,…