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Multimedia Publishers Association of Nigeria (MPAN) on Tuesday, praised the Management of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for breaking its own record and surpassing its 2021 revenue target in the 2022 financial year. National Chairman of MPAN, Gambo Jagindi, gave the FIRS management the commendation in a statement in Abuja. According to the statement, “In spite of the global economic crunch and Nigeria’s dwindling economy, the FIRS, led by it’s Executive Chairman, Muhammad Nami, has demonstrated that even in the midst of many difficulties, with determination and commitment, nothing can stop anyone from achieving a set goal.” Below is…

The Accord Party governorship candidate in Abia State, Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, has reacted to the death of one of his major opponents, Prof Uche Ikonne of the PDP. In an emotionally-filled press release personally signed by him, Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa who described Prof Ikonne as a worthy brother, said that his death was a rude shock to him. In his words, ‘Nothing could be more saddening than the news of the death of Prof Uche Ikonne. He was a worthy brother and co-contender to the governorship seat. Though we were political opponents, we had mutual respect for each…

A sociopolitical group, Abia North Peace Foundation (ANPF), has applauded the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for mobilising his supporters across the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State to the Umuahia Township Stadium for cheer the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his campaign rally in Abia. The group also lauded Kalu for his peaceful dispositions and leadership acumen which has endeared Abians into falling in love with the presidential candidate of the party, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group in a statement signed by Chief Nnanna Ukaegbu, Director…

Ahead of the Feb. 25 presidential and National Assembly elections, the candidate of Action Peoples Party, APP for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia State, Mrs. Lilian Chinasa Obenwa has hit the incumbent representative of the constituency, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, asking her to keep "weeping like a baby". She was responding to allegation by Hon. Onyejeocha that she (Obenwa) is being sponsored by Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu representing Abia North to unseat her. Featuring on ABN TV's Political Perspective, Mrs. Obenwa said there is no truth is the allegation being raised by Hon. Onyejeocha, stating that she has capacity and qualification…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Abia State chapter should conduct a fresh primary within 14 days following the death of its governorship candidate, Uchenna Ikonne. Festus Okoye, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, told Daily Sun that since the election is still one month aware, the State’s ruling party still have the window to conduct fresh primary within 14 days of Ikonne’s death. He further explained that; “if the candidate dies when polls have commenced, section 34(3)(b) of the Act provides that the running mate shall continue…

Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has commiserated with the government and people of Abia state over the passing of the former Vice Chancellor of Abia State University (ABSU), Professor Uchenna Ikonne. The former Governor stressed that the deceased was an accomplished professional in his field, adding that the late optometrist lived a purposeful life. Kalu in a condolence message prayed for eternal rest for the late academician. He said, "I received with sadness the news of the passing of the former Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Professor Uchenna Ikonne. "The…

The death of Prof Uche Ikonne, Abia State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, may have created a logjam in Abia as far as the March 11 election is concerned. Ikonne’s demise happened barely one month to the 2023 general elections. His death was confirmed in a statement by his son, Dr Chikezie Uche-Ikonne, on Wednesday. The statement read, “I regret to announce the death of my dear father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who died at the National Hospital Abuja today January 2023.   Perhaps the closest constitutional section that relates to such a scenario is Section 34 (1) which…

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Etigwe Uwa, FCIArb, has commiserated with the family of Professor Eleazear Uchenna Ikonne, the former PDP Governorship candidate for the 2023 Abia Governorship Election. Our correspondent had reported that Prof. Ikonne died in Abuja after battling with an undisclosed illness. In a statement made available to our correspondent, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria prayed for strength, courage, and fortitude for members of his family and the Peoples Democratic Party to bear this loss. According to him, "for those of us living, may God teach us to number our days so that we may apply our…

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has reacted to the death of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governorship candidate in the State, Prof Uchenna Ikonne. THE WHISPERER had reported Ikonne died on Wednesday after battling with undisclosed illness. Reacting over his death, Ikpeazu ordered suspension of PDP campaigns. The statement reads in full below , Press Release It is with a heavy heart but total submission to the will of God that we announce the passing of our Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2023 general elections, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, which sad event took place in the…

The Abia State Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Prof Uche Ikonne, is dead. This was announced in a statement by his son, Dr Chikezie Uche-Ikonne, on Wednesday. The statement read, “I regret to announce the death of my dear father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who died at the National Hospital Abuja today January 2023 25, by 4 am after a brief illness. “He was recovering after taking proper treatment in the United Kingdom but relapsed a few days ago leading to multiple cardiac arrests from which he didn’t recover from. “Further details and arrangements would be made known to the…