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Eminent lawyer, Etigwe Uwa (SAN) has congratulated Nigerians on the 62nd anniversary of the nation’s independence, saying that the future of the country looks bright despite the present challenges. The Abia state governorship hopeful, in a statement signed by him said the "travails of nationhood which we are currently experiencing would soon come to end and Nigeria would be ushered into a new phase of prosperity and development." The statement said: "I felicitate with all Nigerians today as we mark our 62nd independence anniversary. The travails of nationhood which we are currently experiencing would soon come to end and Nigeria…

Leaders of Abia North senatorial district comprising of traditional rulers, town union presidents and political stakeholders have commended Rep Uko Nkole of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency and Senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Orji Uzor Kalu over the ongoing construction of Arochukwu/Ohafia federal road project. The leaders of thought while commending Rep Nkole for attracting the project, expressed their happiness in the synergy between Nkole and Kalu in persuading the federal government to complete the project. The leaders pointed out that Nkole and Kalu always sought their opinion in whatever they do with a view to identifying any challenges and seeking…

The Labour Party House of Representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has commended Nigerians for their indomitable spirit and determination to triumph against challenges confronting the nation. In a statement on Saturday morning, Osonwa appealed to Nigerians to unite irrespective of tribe or religion for abundant prosperity. He said, :"Nigeria has come a long way and has overcome many challenges in the past 62 years and our prayer is with age will come wisdom to appreciate ourselves and seek peaceful unity, and a means of attaining lasting development. The hope is that we…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has nullified the nomination of Governor Isiaka Oyetola and his Deputy Governorship candidate, Benedict Alabi on the grounds that Governor Mai Mala Buni who submitted their names to INEC violated the provisions of Section 183 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Section 82(3) of the Electoral Act 2022. On 7th April 2022, Mr Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN) had commenced a suit between the PDP v Governor Mai Mala Buni & 4 Ors. at the court challenging the nomination and sponsorship of Governor Isiaka Oyetola and his deputy as the duly…

Barely 24 hours after launching its campaign, the crisis that has hit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated yesterday as some members of the National Working Committee (NWC) returned N122.4 million rent stipends paid into their account. Some NWC members alleged that they got the strange alerts after they joined issues with the party on the whereabouts of over N10billion realized as nomination fees during the party’s primaries. The N10billion was said to have been depleted to N1billion in uncertain circumstances, leading to tension in NWC. The Nation had exclusively reported on Monday that some NWC members were paid N28million…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has disclosed that some voter cards from certain migrants were recently intercepted and confiscated, warning that “stiff sanctions await any migrant” who attempts to participate in the nation’s electoral process. According to Premium Times, the Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI), Isah Idris, made this known Wednesday at a meeting with top management staff of the organisation including zonal coordinators, and comptrollers of commands and formations in Abuja. Mr Idris, however, refused to give details of the volumes of the cards confiscated and the identity of the alleged culprits. But he said his men are committed…

Anambra State Government has sacked all the park touts and banned all unions of tricycle and shuttle buses. The decision was taken after Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s meeting with State Executive Council. A statement in Awka by Commissioner for Information Paul Nwosu said the decision was with immediate effect. Soludo asked all the sacked motor park touts to proceed and register in their local government areas for government-sponsored training and life-supporting skills. The government alleged security reports indicated that those masquerading under different names as tricycle and shuttle bus unions were orchestrating the breakdown of law and order in the State.…

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, affirmed the Governor-elect of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke as the authentic candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the gubernatorial election that held in the state on July 16. The apex court, in a unanimous judgement by a five-man panel of justices, dismisses an appeal that was lodged against Adeleke by Prince Dotun Babayemi who laid claim to governorship ticket of the PDP, having emerged from a parallel primary election that was held by a faction of the party in the state. Counsel to the Appellant, Mr. Adebayo Adelodun, SAN, withdrew the appeal…