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Dissolution: Benue APC state exco drags Ganduje-led NWC to court over contempt

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

The crisis rocking the Benue state chapter of the All progressives Congress (APC) has taken another dimension as the dissolved state executive members of the party led by Hon. Augustine Agada has dragged the party’s National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to court for disobedience of the Court order. A...

I remain authentic Deputy Gov of Edo – Omobayo

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, on Thursday, maintained that he remains the authentic Deputy Governor of Edo State. Omobayo said he still performs his duties as guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution. He disclosed this during a solidarity visit by the leadership and members of the three recognized transport unions in Edo State....

Don’t turn our democracy into plutocracy – PRP warns state electoral commissions

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, has condemned what it called an attempt by the state governments to impose a plutocracy on the nation’s fledgling democracy through fees charged by the States Independent Electoral Commissions for nomination forms to contest local government elections nationwide. The National Chairman of the party, Falalu...

ANSIEC begins recruitment of adhoc staff for LG elections

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has started process for the conduct of the September 28 local government election in the state. The commission in a press statement signed by the Chief Electoral Officer of the state, Mrs Genevieve Osakwe, announced that it has begun recruitment of adhoc staff...

Benue APC rejects dissolution of SWC

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said the purported dissolution of the State Working Committee, SWC, of the party is illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Daniel Ihomum. Ihomum said, “We are...

Breaking: Court bars APC from sacking Benue chapter chairman, Agada, others

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

A Benue State High Court has ordered the ruling All progressives Congress (APC) not to remove the chairman of the state chapter, Hon. Augustine Agada. A copy of the order via an exparte order granted by Justice Theresa Igoche in motion no MH /1585m/2024, was made available to newsmen at...

Ex-Minister, Wogu backs Kalu over call on Gov. Otti to rejoin APC

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

…regrets mischief makers on prowl, misinterpreting deputy speaker Former minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeke Wogu, Ph.D has thrown his weight behind the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu on his recent call to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti to rejoin the...

Ben Kalu’s Call on Otti to APC: ABN TV vs Spin 95.3 FM – The Double Tales of a Single Story

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

A recent interview granted by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has sparked controversy due to conflicting reports from two media outlets, ABN TV and Spin 95.3 FM. During the interview on ABN TV, Kalu discussed his friendship with Abia State Governor Alex Otti and...

Abia LP lawmakers split over Kalu’s call on Gov. Otti to rejoin APC

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

Labour Party (LP) lawmakers in the House of Representatives have clashed over the recent call by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC). It will be recalled that the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South, Hon. Obi Aguocha in a...

Anambra Poll: APC withdrew to avoid humiliation

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of withdrawing from the scheduled local government election in Anambra State to avoid defeat. The National Coordinator of the APGAMedia Forum, Chinedu Obigwe said the APC’s withdrawal is a clear indication of lack of confidence in winning...