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  News   …Abia Lawmaker, Erondu Jnr Encourages Christians During Easter Season | #NwokeukwuMascot  File Image  The lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State in Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA), Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, extends his heartfelt greetings to Christian believers as they commemorate Easter. In a press statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. George Egejuru, the lawmaker emphasizes the significance of contemplating on the teachings of Jesus Christ, which emphasize sacrifice, love, unity, empathy, and compassion, especially during these challenging times in Nigeria. Having previously served as the chairman of Obingwa Local Government Area (LGA), Erondu Jnr urges his constituents not to lose hope despite the current harsh economic climate. He reaffirms his unwavering commitment to spearheading initiatives that will foster socio-economic development within his constituency and beyond, through collaborative efforts. As the Chairman of the House Committee on...

  News   ...Abia Lawmaker, Erondu Jnr Gifts Bungalow House, 1200 Bags Fertilizer To Constituents | #NwokeukwuMascot  File Image  The Chairman, House Committee on Public Service, Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA), Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr has built and handed over a bungalow his constituent; Mr. Nwanguma Jajah. Commissioning the bungalow house project at Ntigha Umuaro, Obingwa Local Government Area (LGA), Abia state yesterday, the immediate past member that represented Obingwa-West State constituency, ABHA, Barr. Thomas Nkoro thanked God for using Erondu Jnr  to build and furnish the house for a less privileged in his constituency. He also thanked the Legislator for distributing 1200 bags of fertilizer to his constituents to boost food security and food production in Abia state and Nigeria at large. Hon. Nkoro who further commended Erondu Jnr for his strides in the past eight months at ABHA, also prayed God to continue to keep him physically and mentally fit ...

  News   ....Umuwanwan Progressive Union Appeals to Minister for Works, Urges Prompt Action on Abandoned ACHINGALA-OBIZI-UDO-UMUNWANWA UBAKALA ROAD Before Rainy Season Hits | #NwokeukwuMascot  File Image   In a letter addressed to the Honourable Minister for Works, the Umuwanwan Progressive Union Federated, represented by Chief Uzochukwu Uzosike, President-General, expresses deep concerns over the abandoned ACHINGALA-OBIZI-UDO-UMUNWANWA UBAKALA ROAD. The letter Titled "SAVE OUR SOUL AND DIRECT THE CONTRACTOR HANDLING ACHINGALA-OBIZI-UDO-UMUNWANWA UBAKALA ROAD (BOLIV CONSTRUCTION COMPANY) TO GO BACK TO SITE BEFORE THE RAINS," highlights the failure of the contracted company to comply with the minister's instructions to expedite the project in September 2023. The union's letter emphasizes the urgent nature of the matter, stating, "The above road project, which was renewed under the last administration, has been left abandoned." It further recalls the minister...

  News    File Image   The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has issued a call to the Governor of Abia state, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, inviting him to join their party. This comes in the wake of the Labour Party's ongoing internal crisis. In a public announcement made by the party's publicity secretary, Hon. Bestman Eruba, the YPP urged Governor Otti to consider joining their ranks in order to focus on delivering good governance to the people of Abia. Earlier today, we reported on the Independent Electoral Commission's (INEC) disavowal of the Labour Party convention,  citing irregularities. In a statement titled "YPP BIDS OTTI COME", Eruba expressed that their party provides an alternative platform characterized by continuity, excellence, outstanding performance, and accomplishments, with their doors open wide. The statement in its entirety reads as follows: "Our party is an alternative platform for continuity, excellence and outstanding performance and accom...

  News    File Image   In an unexpected turn of events, the Abia State House of Assembly continues to recognize Destiny Nwagwu as the representative for Aba North State Constituency, despite the recent appeal court ruling that invalidated his candidacy. Confirming the occurrence, Abia State House of Assembly Speaker, Mr. Emmanuel Ihuoma Emeruwa, stated that he led a delegation of state legislators to meet with  Chief Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma  the CEO of Innoson Vehicles. The delegation included both the sacked Aba House of Assembly members and other members. It is important to recall that in November 2023, the appellate court dismissed the candidacy of the Aba House member from the Labour Party. The court's decision was based on the fact that Hon. Destiny Nwagwu failed to provide sufficient evidence of his membership in the Labour Party prior to the election. The statement made by the Abia Speaker has sparked questions regarding Hon. Nwagwu's current...

   News     File Image   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distanced itself from the Labour Party (LP) National Convention held in Anambra on Wednesday. According to Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of INEC, the commission did not oversee or monitor the convention. Oyekanmi did not provide further details on why INEC did not monitor the event. However, it was reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the LP had changed the convention's venue from Umuahia in Abia to Nnewi, Anambra State on Tuesday. Mr Kehinde Edun, the LP National Legal Adviser, stated that the party had duly informed INEC about the change in venue and date. He said, “No, it is holding in Anambra. Nnewi, to be precise, not Umuahia in Abia State again. In fact, Umuahia was not even the first venue we chose. Benin was the first choice before we changed to Umuahia and now Nnewi. “So, we are at liberty to pick any venue of our choi...

 Opinion   Dr Alex Chioma Otti  On Tuesday, the rehabilitation of the 11.5km Nunya-Eluama Road, Isiukwuato, is set to begin. However, there are concerns regarding the potential transfer of funds to another individual close to the governor, without disclosing the cost involved. However, It has become a pattern in Abia for unfamiliar companies, possibly owned by Gov Otti’s acquaintances, to be awarded road rehabilitation projects, Mr Eke O Ako  a public speaker and advocate for good governance said the project will be presented to the public as "CONSTRUCTION OF 11.5KM NUNYA-ELUAMA ROAD" for political gain. Mr Eke in the write up captioned; “ABIANS TO WITNESS ANOTHER POTENTIAL TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO A CRONY ON TUESDAY” partly said “As anticipated, the cost of the rehabilitation project appears to have been decided in the governor's country home, where he reportedly spends exorbitant amounts on meals and drinks daily.” The opinion post he posted on his verified Facebo...

 News   File Image  Former Kaduna State Governor and prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir El-Rufai, recently held a significant meeting with the stakeholders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This gathering, captured in viral photographs and videos, has intensified speculations about El-Rufai's future political aspirations. The former Kaduna Governor reportedly attended the meeting at the Abuja residence of Senator Abubakar Gada, alongside SDP chairman Shehu Musa Gabam and other party officials. In a surprising turn of events, El-Rufai also paid an unexpected visit to the national secretariat of the Social Democratic Party in Abuja last Wednesday, according to SaharaReporters. Sources close to the incident revealed that El-Rufai's visit to the opposition party's secretariat was a "surprise visit" aimed at strengthening his political alliances in preparation for the upcoming 2027 general elections. The sources further indicated that th...

  News   Food Security: Abia Lawmaker, Erondu Jnr Directs The Distribution Of 1200 Bags Of Fertilizers To Farmers | #NwokeukwuMascot   Erondu Uchenna Erondu   In a bid to alleviate the sufferings of farmers and boost food production in Abia state and Nigeria at large, the lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State constituency in Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA), Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr has directed the immediate kdistribution of 1,200 bags of fertilizers to his constituents. In a Press Release signed by his spokesperson, George Egejuru and made available to newsmen, today, the Chairman, House Committee on Public Service, urged farmers to visit their community headquarters for collections of the fertilizers at no cost, using the following schedule:  Tuesday, March 26, 2024: 1. Owuahia Otuobi autonomous community  8:15am 2. Osusu Amaukwa autonomous community 8:30am 3. Abayi Oma autonomous community   8:45am 4.   Abayi Isiala autonomous...

  News    File Image  The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commenced the construction of his administration's third flyover at the West End Roundabout in Maiduguri, the state capital. Zulum was joined by the senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Lawan, and the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani, to officially kick off the project on Saturday. This development was announced in a post shared on the governor's Facebook page over the weekend. The project, which is the third of its kind under Zulum's administration, is scheduled to be completed within one year. According to the post, "The construction of this flyover is in line with our campaign promise to improve infrastructure in Borno State's major cities. "As part of our commitment to urban renewal, particularly in the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, the Borno State government is dedicated to enhancing and upgrading facilities within the council. "We have already constructed two f...