Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, OFR, has urged Nigerians to exercise greater vigilance and responsibility in making leadership choices, stressing that political decisions remain the most powerful determinant of economic outcomes. This position was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ctz. Ukoha Njoku…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Thursday expressed readiness to establish state police in their respective states. They also unveiled a framework developed by the Forum’s secretariat. This development follows the rising demand for decentralized policing, aimed at enabling states to play a greater role in addressing the country’s security challenges. According to the governors,…
Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi From Nabob Ogbonna, Abakaliki The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate representing Ebonyi North District, Barr. Onyekachi Nwebonyi, yesterday assured Nigerians—motorists in particular—that he would continue to advocate on the floor of the Senate for the elimination of extortion by security operatives on highways. Nwebonyi gave this assurance at a stakeholders’ consultation…
Barrister John Okoli-Akirika A human rights lawyer and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State, Barrister John Okoli-Akirika, has stated that the inability of the Supreme Court to deliver judgment on the leadership crises in both the ADC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s democracy. Reacting…
By Polycarp Ifeanyi Residents of Okpoko Community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have passed a vote of confidence in the sitting Mayor of Ogbaru Local Government, Hon. Sir Kenneth Akwuobi. The community stated that it cannot afford to “go back to Egypt”—a metaphor for the era of poor representation under past elected…
