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INEC RECEIVES NINE SEPARATE ORDERS AND MOTIONS OVER DEFECTION OF GOVERNOR UMAHI TO APC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has been served with at least nine separate Orders and Motions from various Courts over the defection of the Governor of Ebonyi State Dave Umahi from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo last week ruled that Governor Umahi should relinquish his position due to the […]

todayMarch 18, 2022 70

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EFCC TRANSFERS IMMEDIATE PAST GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE TO ABUJA

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) this morning moved the immediate past Governor of Anambra State Willie Obiano to Abuja following his arrest at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos. Obiano, who has been on the Commission's watch list for months, was arrested at about 8.30pm on his way out of the country to Houston, Texas in the United States after handing over to his successor, Governor Charles Soludo. […]

todayMarch 18, 2022 80

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GOVERNOR-ELECT OF ANAMBRA STATE SET FOR SIMPLE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

Anambra State governor-elect, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has officially been sworn-in as the Governor of the State. The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor took the oath of office alongside his deputy, Onyeka Ibezim. Soludos inauguration came about four months after a landslide victory in the governorship poll. The flagbearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), defeated his closest rival, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)s Valentine Ozigbo. The Isuofia-born […]

todayMarch 17, 2022 95

Politics

ENUGU WEST LEADERS RELEASE DOCUMENT WHERE EKWEREMADU AGREED TO ZONING

Enugu West leaders, under the umbrella of Ife Emelumma has tendered a document signed by the a caucus of People's Democratic Party (PDP), in 2013 showing that there was a meeting where zoning was discussed and agreed. Addressing journalists alongside other leaders of the group, the convener of Ife Emelumma, Ben Collins Ndu explained that in the well-attended meeting in 2013, the State caucus agreed on the rotation of the […]

todayMarch 16, 2022 76

South East

GOV OBIANO DISSOLVES CABINET AHEAD OF MARCH 17 HANDOVER

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has announced the dissolution of his cabinet and termination of the appointments of cabinet members and aides with effect from March 16.The notice of termination was contained in a circular signed yesterday by the Secretary to the Anambra State Government, Solo Chukwulobelu revealing that those affected included: all political appointees, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Principal Secretary, Chief Press Secretary and commissioners. Others […]

todayMarch 15, 2022 75

South East

RANGERS INTERNATIONAL DEFEATS AKWA UNITED 3-0

Rangers International FC of Enugu were at their imperious best yesterday when they defeated Nigeria Professional Football League Champions Akwa United 3-0 at the Nest of Champions in Uyo. The Flying Antelope who arrived with one of the best away records this season scored three second half goals through Sam Pam in the 56th minute, Chidibere Nwobodo in the 69th minute and substitute Shedrack Aseigbu settled the game for Abdul […]

todayMarch 14, 2022 63

Politics

STAKEHOLDERS IN UZO UWANI PLEDGE UNALLOYED SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR UGWUANYI

Stakeholders in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, yesterday paid a solidarity visit to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, in appreciation of his support, love and administrations uncommon transformational agenda in the council area. Led by the Chairman of Uzo-Uwani Lga, Chukwudi Nnadozie, the Member representing Uzo-Uwani Constituency, Josephat Okika, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mathew Idu, and their elder statesmen, Mike Ajogwu and Maxi Ukuta, the […]

todayMarch 14, 2022 101

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EBONYI GOVT VOWS NOT TO SPARE PERPETRATORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

The Ebonyi State Government has assured that no perpetrator of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) would be spared. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Chinwe Okah, gave the assurance today in Abakaliki at a news conference to mark the 2022 International Womens Day. According to the commissioner, the ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with law enforcement agencies, a strong GBV taskforce, and mobile court to ensure quick access […]

todayMarch 8, 2022 82

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GOVERNOR UGWUANYI SWEARS-IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN AND COUNCILORS IN ENUGU STATE

The Governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has inaugurated the Chairmen and the Deputies of the 17 Local Government Council Area LGA in the State, reiterating his administrations efforts in raising credible leaders in the local levels. Ugwuanyi during his speech yesterday, expressed gratitude to God for a successful election conducted on the 23rd February 2022 where the Chairmen, the Deputies of the 17 LGA Councils and Councilors of 260 […]

todayMarch 4, 2022 195

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