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2027: Mayor Igbokwe Hosts Ex-Abia Speaker Engr. Orji In Abuja, Defection Rumours Intensify The political atmosphere in Abia State is beginning to heat up ahead of the 2027 general elections, as former governorship aspirant and media entrepreneur, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, popularly known as Don Lulu, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, hosted the former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Chinedum Orji, at his residence in Abuja. Engr. Orji, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), met with Don Lulu during a private breakfast meeting, sparking renewed speculation about Don Lulu’s possible defection from…

Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara — But With A Condition He won’t Seek Re-election President Bola Tinubu has agreed to reinstate Siminalayi Fubara as the governor of Rivers state — but with the condition that he will not seek re-election in 2027. The truce was reached during a closed-door meeting on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa, where Tinubu hosted Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT); Fubara; Martin Amaewhule, the suspended speaker of the Rivers assembly; and a handful of lawmakers. According to The Cable, presidency sources say the deal, part of a broader effort to restore democratic…

President Tinubu Meets With Wike, Fubara, Rivers Lawmakers President Bola Tinubu has met with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and members of the assembly. According to Channels Television, the President met them on Thursday and reconciled the parties whose dispute led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state in March. Sources at the meeting said the parties were asked to work out the modalities for executing the deal, which would include reinstating Mr Fubara to office as Rivers Governor. Mr Fubara was suspended from…

Federal University of Kashere to Confer Honorary Doctorate On Senator Kalu   The Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, has announced its decision to confer an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc), Honoris Causa, on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in recognition of his significant contributions to national development and leadership excellence.   In a formal letter signed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Umaru A. Pate, the university revealed that both the Senate and Governing Council approved the award during their respective meetings. The honorary doctorate will be officially conferred at the university's upcoming convocation ceremony, scheduled to hold on Saturday, July…

Orji Uzor Kalu’s Strategic Projects Behind Abia North’s Low Poverty Rate – Says Scholar A respected academic and development analyst, Prof Kalu Eni, says the low poverty rate in Abia North Senatorial District is a result of the development credited to the long-term and targeted investments made by former governor and current senator, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu. He praised Kalu’s consistency in empowering the zone through infrastructure, education, and economic development both as Governor (1999–2007) and now as Senator. “Abia North today enjoys a higher quality of life than most zones in the country. This is not by luck. It…

Deliver Your Units: Abia Govt Slams Ikpeazu Over Unlawful Political Campaigns The Abia State Government has condemned what it describes as an illegal political campaign by former Governor Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, calling his recent political activities a violation of electoral regulations and a potential threat to public order. In a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, the government expressed concern over a recent political meeting convened by Dr. Ikpeazu at his Umuobiakwa residence in Obingwa Local Government Area. The gathering, which included his former aides, political associates, and supporters, was described as “politically charged”…

AKWA IBOM: Ex–Commissioner, Chris Abasi-Eyo Resigns As Umo Eno’s Aide, Says He Won’t Join Governor APC Chris Abasi-Eyo, a former Commissioner for Information under the administration of ex-Governor Victor Attah, has resigned his position as Honorary Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. In a resignation letter dated 16th June 2025, Abasi-Eyo cited his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the primary reason for his decision. He made it clear that he could not join the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing such a move as a betrayal of his long-standing political…

Police Confirm Killing Of Inspector In Anambra By 10-year-old Son The police command in Anambra says a police inspector, Amechi Okolie, has allegedly been killed by his 10-year-old son and injured another son with an AK-47 rifle while on duty in Awka. The police public relations officer (PPRO) in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement on Monday in Awka that the killing occurred by an accidental discharge of the weapon. According to the statement, a police officer was killed while his young son was injured after his 10-year-old son allegedly shot them in Anambra. Mr Ikenga explained that…

BREAKING: Police Inspector Shot Dead By 10-Year-Old Son In Anambra A police officer identified as Inspector Okolie Amechi has been shot dead by his 10-year-old son in an accidental discharge incident while on duty at a bank in Awka, Anambra State. According to Sahara Reporters, in an internal police wireless message confirming the incident, which occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Sunday while the officer was on duty at Polaris Bank, located along Zik Avenue by Okeke Street in Awka. The wireless message stated that the 10-year-old, identified as Dominion Vincent, was unaware of the state of the weapon and was…

Two Government Appointees Sacked for Protesting Against Benue Massacre Principal Special Assistant to the governor of Benue State on Youth and Media Mobilization, Hon. Atu Terver Joseph has sacked his Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary, John Ukeyima and Lubem Terkula, respectively, for protesting the wanton killings going on in the state. Terver in a letter addressed to the two aides, accusing them of working against the state government. The letter reads, “This letter serves as formal notification of your immediate and indefinite suspensions from your position as Chief of Staff and Chief press secretary, effective today, June 14,…