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Senator Augustine O. Akobundu, representing Abia Central Senatorial District and Deputy Chairman of the Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Elder Nkumogu Obadiah Kalu Mbila on the occasion of his Igba Uche (Traditional Retirement) Ceremony. In a goodwill message dated 12th December 2024, Senator Akobundu praised Elder Obadiah Mbila’s exemplary service, describing it as a testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment to the peace, progress, and development of his people, the state, and the nation at large. “It is fitting that Elder Nkumogu Obadiah Kalu Mbila is being celebrated with such…

A former national vice chairman (South East) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu, has emerged as the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Chukwu replaces Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a brief illness. He emerged during the Ime-Obi meeting held in Enugu on Saturday. The National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Enugu late on Saturday. The statement reads: “Nze Ozichukwu is to exhaust the Imo State balance of 27 days which ends on January 10, 2025. The emergence…

50th Birthday: Hon. Dike Chidozie Okwara Celebrates Nnate Mba With Heartfelt Tribute In a moving tribute, Hon. Dike Chidozie Okwara, popularly known as Dike Ohafia, has celebrated the 50th birthday of his dear brother, Nnate Mba a.k.a. Cubana. In a heartfelt message made available to newsmen, Okwara praised Cubana’s dedication to shared values, political ideology, and passion for positive change, describing him as a beacon of inspiration. Marking the milestone, Okwara reflected on the life and legacy of Nnate Mba, noting that his five decades of life have only served to refine his wisdom, deepen his empathy, and strengthen his…

Nigerian senator walks out of chamber over Wike’s demolitions in FCT   The lawmaker representing Federal Capital Territory, Senator Ireti Kingibe, walked out of the Senate chamber angrily on Thursday after being prevented from presenting a motion. Mrs Kingibe raised a point of order to allow her to present a motion asking the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, to suspend the ongoing demolition of structures in Abuja, particularly an estate around the Life Camp area owned by the late Paul Ogbebor, a retired colonel. The senator said she raised the issue during Wednesday’s plenary, but the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio,…

President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday present the N47.9 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, disclosed at a plenary on Thursday. “The president has made his intention known to the National Assembly to present the 2025 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on the 17th of December, 2024,” Akpabio said. Tinubu had weeks ago, forwarded to both chambers of the National Assembly, the 20224 – 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper where the sum of N26.1tn was proposed as the total expenditure profile for the 2025 fiscal year.…

Governor Sacks Chief Of Staff, SSG, Five Commissioners, Reshuffles Cabinet Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has reshuffled his cabinet, scrapped the Chief of Staff (CoS) portfolio, and removed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Bichi. The announcement was made during a press briefing by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday. According to the statement, the reshuffle is part of Governor Yusuf’s strategy to realign his administration for “optimum performance” and deliver “more dividends of democracy” to the people of Kano State. “This is the first major reshuffle of my cabinet, and it takes immediate effect,” Governor…

The member representing Isuikwuato Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Lucky Johnson, has dismissed rumours that Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly Emmanuel Emeruwa is to be impeached. Johnson, who reacted to some social media reports about the fate of the Speaker, described the claims as unfounded lies aimed at misleading the public. Speaking to AFNEWS in Umuahia on Wednesday, Johnson, who is a member of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, maintained that the claims that Emeruwa faced a potential impeachment following a purported face-off with Governor Alex Otti were baseless. “Let it be…

Presidential spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, says President Bola Tinubu will not be distracted by people’s comments about the 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bwala said Tinubu is focused on governance to deliver on his mandate and promises to Nigerians. “So, the time for politicking is not yet, and when that time comes, we are going to be ready for everyone,” he said. “The president’s agenda, which is working well, is what will naturally endear Nigerians to vote for him for the second term. “He is more than eminently qualified…

Three Borno State University students are feared dead and more than 30 others injured in a road accident as they celebrated their graduation in Maiduguri, on Wednesday. The accident occurred around 5:15pm in the Moranti suburb along the Maiduguri/Damaturu highway, Daily Trust reports. According to the newspaper, witnesses said the students were in a jubilant mood when a Coaster bus carrying them collided with a truck, resulting in the death of three of them on the spot. One witness said, “At least three people have died, and 30 others were injured when the bus carrying the students celebrating their graduation…