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Sep

11

2023

Four LP House of Rep’s members whose election has been Nullified by the Tribunal in Abia.

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Labour Party

(1) Hon Amobi Ogah representing Umunneochi/Isiukwuato Federal Constituency, he was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) but the Tribunal removed him and declared Hon Nkeiruka Onyejeocha of the APC as winner . )Hon Amobi Ogah (2) Hon Ibe Okwara representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, he was declared winner on the platform of the Labour Party by INEC, but the Tribunal today sacked him and declared the APC Candidate Daniel Okeke as winner. Hon Ibe Okwara (3) Hon Emeka Nnamani Representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, he was declared winner on the platform of he Labour…

Sep

11

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

After Tinubu’s visit, the UAE lifted its ban on Nigerian travelers seeking visas.

Business, Economy, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Politics, UAE

In Abu Dhabi, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates came to a historic agreement that will immediately lift the restriction on Nigerian travelers obtaining visas. This was revealed in a statement on Monday by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Advisor to the President on Media and Publicity. The two governments' accord calls for Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines to resume their regular flight schedules into and out of Nigeria right away. "This immediate restoration of flying activity through these two airlines and between the two nations does not include any immediate…

Sep

09

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Urges Urgent Release Of Fund To Umahi To Enable Him Replicate His Ebonyi Magic As Works Minister

Economy, News, Opinion, Politics2023, Dave Umahi, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Personality, Politics

Ohanaeze Ndígbo has observed with pride, the positive impact, Senator David Nweze Umahi FNATE FNSE has brought to bear on the Ministry of Works. Indeed, this is what happens when you have a square peg in a square hole. This is what you get when a professional who has commensurate administrative qualifications is allowed to get things done. Listening to his speeches, his professional competence is evident, as he is in familiar terrain while interacting with fellow engineers on-site as he has done steadily for over three decades. His predecessors tried their best. However, "you cannot give what you don't…

Sep

08

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti, the Army, praised by Ultimate Commander ‘Osita Offor’ for restoring peace in Umunneochi and Isuikwuato LGAs.

Abia State, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Insecurity, Security, Ultimate Commander

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor (Ultimate Commander), the convener of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP), has appreciated the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, and the commander of the 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Brigadier General Nsikak Edet, for the peace that has been restored in Umunneochi, Isuikwuato LGAs and it's environed after months of kidnapping and other forms of criminal activities. Ultimate Commander, together with other well-known UAAP members, presented the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the commandant at the 14 Brigade Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, Ohafia. He said that everyone…

Sep

06

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

PEPT: Tribunal Judges Reveal Why They Upheld Shettima’s Nomination

Amos Oge Kalu, Politics2023, Abuja, Africa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Politics

The Allied Peoples Movement's (APM) petition was dismissed by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shetima, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) raised objections to the case, which the court's presiding justice, Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, decided lacked the merit and competence to be decided. Tsammani claimed, among other things, that the disqualification issue at the center of the petition should have been brought before a Federal High Court rather than a Tribunal because it was a pre-election affair. The Tribunal claimed that because the matter was pre-election, it lacked the authority…