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“Run Away, Nnamdi Kanu Don’t Deserve Parson” – Joe Igbokwe Warns Sowore, Others

“Run Away, Nnamdi Kanu Don’t Deserve Parson” – Joe Igbokwe Warns Sowore, Others

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has issued a warning to activist politician Omoyele Sowore regarding his demand for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Igbokwe cautioned Sowore to distance himself from Kanu, whom he described as a butcher responsible for many deaths in the Southeast. In a Facebook post titled “Final Warning to Omoyele Sowore,” Igbokwe stated that Kanu's supporters have transformed the Southeast into a violent region. He wrote, “Omoyele Sowore says he is marching to Aso Rock to protest against the detention of the ‘Butcher…
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Gov. Otti Inspects Ongoing School Building Projects, Interacts With Teachers, Students.

Gov. Otti Inspects Ongoing School Building Projects, Interacts With Teachers, Students.

In his usual manner of visiting project sites unannounced to see things for himself despite being given regular updates of ongoing projects by MDAs, Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Friday, October 10th, inspected the ongoing construction of new school buildings at Aro Ngwa Community School, Osisioma LGA. Recall that a few weeks ago, Press and media men toured 63 locations of public schools where the State Government is presently renovating and retrofitting public schools and building new school buildings across the State, under the school redevelopment policy of Governor Otti’s administration. https://youtu.be/Oqd12knAINg?si=WpAn9uWvLoUERjrx Governor Otti, who…
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Dr. Kalu Urges Southeast Voters to Take Action as Voter Registration Hits 6.8 Million Nationwide

Dr. Kalu Urges Southeast Voters to Take Action as Voter Registration Hits 6.8 Million Nationwide

A Strong Start to Shaping Nigeria's Future Over 6.8 million Nigerians have registered for the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Women account for 52.23% (3,581,562), while men make up 47.77% (3,275,417). Youths aged 18-34 represent 4,689,263 of the registrants, students comprise 1,728,384, and persons with disabilities number 154,479. The completed online pre-registrations total 658,766, alongside 557,282 physical registrations. In light of this positive development, E.C.K. Foundation President, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, is urging Southeast voters, especially those in Abia North and Abia State, to take the ongoing INEC voter registration exercise seriously. In a statement, Dr Kalu emphasised that voting is…
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Hon. Ben Kalu On Mission Impossible – By Mazi Otti Nwaka

Hon. Ben Kalu On Mission Impossible – By Mazi Otti Nwaka

The recent criticisms of Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, by Hon. Ben Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, have sparked intense debate and speculation. As a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Kalu's assertions that the party will take over Abia State in 2027 raise questions about the motivations behind his statements. One possible reason for Hon. Kalu's criticisms is the perceived political differences between Dr. Otti and the APC. As a governor from the Labour Party, Dr. Otti's policies and actions may not align with the expectations or interests of the APC,…
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Sowore Condemns Tinubu’s Pardons for Convicted Politicians While Nnamdi Kanu Remains Detained

Sowore Condemns Tinubu’s Pardons for Convicted Politicians While Nnamdi Kanu Remains Detained

Omoyele Sowore, a prominent human rights advocate and former presidential candidate, has condemned President Bola Tinubu's recent decision to grant pardons to convicted politicians while Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), remains in detention. The pardons were extended to a wide range of convicted individuals, including a cocaine trafficker serving a life sentence, alleged coup plotter Mamman Vatsa, and former lawmaker Farouk Lawan, who was recorded accepting bribes. Sowore expressed disappointment and frustration, highlighting the stark contrast between the president's clemency towards those convicted of serious crimes and his refusal to consider Kanu's release, despite…
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