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Apr

30

2023

Timi Frank condemns $15bn illegal Railway MoU by NDDC’s MD, Urges EFCC, ICPC to wade in

Metro, Opinion, PoliticsCrime, DSS/EFCC, ICPC, NDDC, NRC, Opinion, Timi Frank

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Sunday, strongly condemned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a $15billion Trans-Niger Delta Railway Project entered into by the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbuku, with Atlantic Global Resources Inc. Frank in a statement in Abuja described the action of the NDDC’s MD as illegal and a Yahoo Yahoo abracadabra, that is fraudulently laced with decitful intentions aimed at siphoning the resources of the commission. He called on any of the anti-graft agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and…

Apr

29

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Concerned Abians Attract Foreign Investors To Compliment Alex Otti’s Plans For A New State

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Metro, Politics2023, Abia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Ultimate Commander

While still basking in the euphoria of the new Abia State that will elevate the state from her present condition of underdevelopment, economic downturn, and squalor occasioned by long approaches of clueless leadership, a group of concerned Abians who are happy with the coming opportunities for the blessed state under Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor-Elect, has made giant steps at hitting the ground running with efforts that will ensure that Abia loses no time once the news government takes over helms of her affairs. In the spirit of the Ultimate Liberation and Actualization of the New Abia under the leadership…

Apr

26

2023

By Kalu Odinakachi

Abia artists, and Patriots, write an open letter to Gov Okezie Ikpeazu

Abia State, Economy, News, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Okezie Ikpeazu, Politics

OPEN LETTER TO GOV. OKEZIE IKPEAZU Ph.D. AND PDP ABIA STATE CHAPTER We, The United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum have observed with dismay the continued delay in the payment of civil servants and pensioners by your government after receiving the March 2023 federal allocation in addition to revenue earned from State IGR for the period under review. UAAP notes that the nonchalant attitude to the welfare of civil servants and retirees by the outgoing administration leaves much to desire, as they were made to celebrate the 2023 Easter on an empty stomach. We are therefore calling on the Gov.…

Apr

25

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria elections: Full list of 257 judges to hear petitions

News, Politics2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

A total of 257 judges will hear petitions arising from the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, according to a list by the National Judicial Council (NJC). Proceedings at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal and State Election Petition Tribunals are expected to commence fully in May after the Worker’s Day holiday. Nigerians have shifted their attention to the tribunals as aggrieved candidates in the February 25 and March 18 contests attempt to overturn victories. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued Certificates of Return to all winners of various positions. Already, hundreds of petitions have been filed to challenge the outcome…

Apr

23

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bishop Emeka Nwankpa Salutes Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at 63

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, PoliticsBirthday, Emeka Nwankpa, Orji Uzor Kalu

Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Abia State in the just-concluded governorship election, has saluted Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as the Senate Chief Whip marks his 63rd birthday. In a news release personally signed by him and made available to newsmen, the revered cleric and philanthropist described the Senate Chief Whip as a 'dogged politician and one who has distinguished himself creditably in the business world.' Bishop Nwankpa particularly noted Senator Kalu's quality representation of the people of Abia North Senatorial District in the Senate, and his sterling contributions to the economic and political growth of…