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FG Inaugurates 10-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee To Enforce Supreme Court Judgement On Local Governments Autonomy The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgement delivered on 11th July, 2024 granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. The members of the committee are as follows: 1. Secretary to the Government of the Federation - Chairman 2. Hon. Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy -Member 3. Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice - Member 4. Hon. Minister of Budget & Economic…

Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima Honored with EBUBE SINACHI 1, Presents Lavish Gifts to Olokoro Royalty and Communities On August 15, 2024, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as Omobarca, was conferred with the prestigious Royal Chieftaincy title of EBUBE SINACHI 1 of Olokoro Uvuoma at a grand ceremony held at the Olokoro Clan Hall, Umuahia South LGA, Abia State. The event, attended by dignitaries, friends, and well-wishers, highlighted Hon. Chima's commitment to his community and his role as a respected leader. The ceremony followed the Iwaji festival, a culturally significant event celebrating the new yam harvest, hosted by His Royal…

  Press Release from the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives August 20, 2024 Kalu's Call on Gov Alex Otti to Rejoin APC: Deputy Speaker Did Not Grant Spin 95.3 FM , Umuahia Any Interview Our attention has been drawn to a video recording making the rounds on the social media wherein the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu who also represents Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State is said to have called on the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the…

The Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and President of United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) feels compelled to address the recent utterances of Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, which threaten the fabric of our democracy. We urge him to desist from making undemocratic statements, as Nigeria is not a one-party state. We reject the notion that every governor must come from the APC simply because the party holds power at the center. This idea contradicts democratic principles and the rule of law. There is no law in Nigeria mandating governors to come from a particular party. The APC's…

The Old Bende Young Professionals, a pan-political association, has come out in strong support of Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, following his prediction of an APC victory in the 2027 Abia governorship election. The group slammed the lawmaker representing Umuahia/Ikwuano Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha, who they accused of failing to deliver results for his constituents. They called for Aguocha's recall, citing his lack of performance. The Old Bende Young Professionals highlighted Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu's achievements, including the signing of the Southeast Development Commission bill into law, as evidence of his dedication to…

2027: To Posit That A Party Will Take Over Abia in 2027 when Candidates are yet to Emerge Is like the Confused Chatter of the Confounded Barbarians who Attempted to Build a Meaningless Tower of Babel.— Etigwe Uwa SAN A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Etigwe Uwa, has expressed confidence in the political astuteness of Abians, stating that they will not blindly follow any political party or candidate in the 2027 elections. According to him in a statement issued today: “Abians are politically astute enough not to hand over leadership of their state on the basis of any franchise granted by…

The lawmaker representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Victor Umeh, on Saturday, gave out his daughter, Chidinma, in marriage to her heartrob, Obinna. The wedding ceremony took place two weeks after their traditional wedding. The union was solemnised at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Victoria Island, Lagos. The wedding was attended by dignitaries, including the Senate President, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio GCON; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti; former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyoku; former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of Labour…

  Kenneth Udeh from Abuja The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has responded to a malicious attack on his personality published by an online platform, FIJ, titled ‘How Orji Uzor Kalu, Contractors Wasted N398.8m meant for 3 local roads’. Responding through his Media office via a statement on Friday, Kalu described the report of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) that the sum of 398.8 Million was wasted on some road projects as an affront to his personality and an attempt to throw spanners to the wheels of the machines of…

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohfia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa on Friday hosted the executive members of the National Association of Ohafia Students (NAOS), in a meeting aimed at fostering greater collaboration and addressing the needs of the student community. During the visit, the student leaders expressed their appreciation for Hon. Osonwa's ongoing efforts and encouraged him to continue his impactful work. They also presented three key requests, highlighting the challenges faced by Ohafia students and graduates. The student leaders passionately appealed for the reinstatement of bursaries, emphasizing the financial difficulties many students face in paying their school fees and…

Towards a Resilient Future: The Case for Regional Federalism, Effective Leadership, and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria By: Ojo Emmanuel Ademola In Nigeria, the call for regional federalism, effective leadership, and job creation opportunities for the youthful population has gained momentum in recent years. The convergence of these factors presents a unique opportunity to address the pressing issues of governance, economic development, and youth empowerment in the country. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu rightly pointed out the need for a clear political direction and defined responsibilities among the various tiers of government to effectively tackle societal challenges. By embracing regional federalism, fostering…