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The United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP) has stated that they are not surprise at the superlative performance of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR in one year in office as Abia State, chief executive. The group who stated this during a press briefing in Umuahia on 30th May 2023 posited that they were fully aware of the capacity of Governor Otti before they decided to support the governor in the last election. “We were fully aware of the capacity and abilities of the governor; we followed his trajectory and concluded that he is the best man for Abia State…

Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu has condemned in strong terms the killing of soldiers at a checkpoint in Aba on Thursday morning. Describing the incident as wicked, evil and unacceptable, Kalu called on security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the ugly act, noting that the personnel of the armed forces don't deserve to be maltreated in view of the role they play in national security. The former Governor while calling on the people of Abia state to be calm and law- abiding, emphasized that peace is a panacea for…

Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has applauded the achievements of Governor Alex Otti in just one year as the Governor of Abia State. Osonwa in a congratulatory message to Governor Alex Otti and his Deputy, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu, signed by him and made available to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja titled ‘1 year of huge footprints in office’, the lawmaker said the governor has ushered in fresh perspectives in governance. The statement said: “Your Excellency, I am most delighted to celebrate the first year anniversary of your transformative administration as the…

In a remarkable display of leadership and vision, Commandant General Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi has transformed the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) into a formidable and efficient security agency, earning widespread acclaim from the Coalition of Civil Society Networks (CCSN). In a statement marking the one-year anniversary of President Tinubu administration and his Renewed Hope Agenda, the CCSN praised CG Audi's revolutionary leadership style, which has catapulted the NSCDC into a world-class security force. The National Coordinator of CCSN, Comrade Bilal Haruna has explained that the NSCDC boss has Redefined the Corps' role and risen to the forefront…

Today we are delighted to celebrate a man of Integrity, and Patriotism. Rev John Dara has contributed immensely to the developmental progress of Nigeria as an astute politician, a public communicator, a business man and currently serving as a Man of praying for the nation. John Dara is a brand Ambassador of Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), a proud and distinguished recipient of our highly coveted and prestigious Integrity Man of the Year Award, 2016, and former Chairman of the Association. We are glad to join all your well wishers across the world to honor a man of honor,…

The Edo Government began the payment of the N70,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state this month in fulfilment of the promise to increase the minimum wage from May, 2024. Gov. Godwin Obaseki had during the inauguration of the Labour House in Benin announced the increment in workers’ minimum wage from N40,000 to N70,000. Obaseki said the increment was to reflect the current economic realities of the country and cushion the impacts of the harsh economy on the people of the state. In a statement, the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said the payment of…

The Edo state chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has suspended the party’s national chairman, Julius Abure. According to Channels Television, this is following the party’s state executive ratifying Abure’s membership suspension from Arue, Ward 3, Esan North-East Local Government Area, as conveyed in a letter dated 14th May, 2024 and addressed to Abure. In a press conference in Benin City, the Edo State capital on Friday night where state, local government leaders and other members of the party were present, the LP Esan North East LG Chairman, Patrick Onogbenin, disclosed that he had on 14th May, received a letter…

Four years after Muhammadu Sanusi II was deposed as the Emir of Kano, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reinstated him to the throne. “With the full support of the kingmakers, I have approved the reappointment of Mallam Sanusi Lamido,” the governor said to cheers at the Art Chamber of the Kano State Government House around 5:16 pm on Thursday. Emir Sanusi II, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, was known as Lamido Sanusi before becoming king. Governor Yusuf reinstated him right after signing the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 into law. The new…

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said he will continue to vie for the number one office in the land as long as he is alive and healthy. Justifying the number of times he had contested without making headway, the former vice-president said even the former President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln contested seven times before his eventual victory. Atiku said this during an interview on the Hausa service of the Voice of America, Daily Trust reports. “Of course, I will keep contesting again and again as long as…

STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF GOVERNING BOARDS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS President Bola Tinubu has directed a total and comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards of tertiary institutions in Nigeria before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees. The Federal Ministry of Education recently released names of nominees for chairmen, Pro-Chancellors, and members of the boards and councils of universities, Polytechnics, and colleges of education. It also announced that the inauguration and retreat for the nominees will take place on 31 May. However, public reactions showed that the nominations did not reflect…