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  News     Photo: MOUAU School Gate.    Not less than 121 students, Saturday, bagged First Class at the 11th Convocation ceremony of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU. This is as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has again, assured that local refineries would soon begin production. Vice Chancellor, Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, gave the total number of graduating students as 8,369. According to him, 1941 made Second Class Upper Division, 3063 got Second Class Lower Division, 1121 Third Class, and six Pass. He further gave the statistics of the graduating students as Bachelor’s degree -6,917; Post Graduate Diploma – 159; Masters degree – 802; and Doctorate degree – 491. The VC charged the graduands to remain good ambassadors of the university in the larger society and to deploy the knowledge they acquired in solving the numerous challenges confronting the country and creating job opportunities. He rested the resolve of the university Managem...

  News    File Image    The Court of Appeal upholds the mandate of Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu, the member representing Obingwa West at the Abia State House of Assembly on the platform of the PDP, dismissed the Labour Party’s Victoria Onwibiko appeal and affirmed the victory of Hon. Erondu in the recently concluded elections. In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal declared that the election of Hon. Erondu was conducted in accordance with the law and upheld the decision of the lower tribunal, which had earlier affirmed his victory. This verdict solidifies the PDP’s stronghold in Abia State and further cements their position as the ruling party. Hon. Erondu’s victory is not only a personal triumph but also a testament to the overwhelming support and trust placed in him by the people of Obingwa West. His dedication to serving his constituents and his unwavering commitment to the development of Abia State have undoubtedly endeared him to the electorate. The dismis...

  News    Chief Emmanuel Egwu   The Abia State chairman of the All Progress Grand Alliance, Chief Emmanuel Egwu in the company of his friends, Mr. Henry Egesi and another renowned industrialist and business mogul was on Thursday afternoon around 1:48 PM abducted by unknown gunmen along the Arondizuogu/Okigwe road by unknown gunmen  Narrating their ordeal to the News-Gazette Online, Mr. Henry Egesi said they were abducted while driving back to Umuahia from Anambra state where they attended a burial ceremony. According to him, they were heading back to Umuahia from Anambra state with two vehicles a Lexus SUV and a Toyota Hilux Vehicle when they ran into some men carrying AK-47 rifles on sighting the men racing towards our vehicle dressed in all-black attire with Biafran insignia we tried to escape but unknown to us it was an ambush of over 100 men armed with sophisticated weapons, we alighted from the vehicle and ran into the nearby village only for them to c...

  News   …Tinubu’s appointee, Akawor resigns as Rivers PDP chairman | #NwokeukwuMascot     File Image     The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Desmond Akawor, has resigned. His resignation letter surfaced on Friday barely a few hours after President Bola Tinubu appointed him Federal Commissioner—representing Rivers State in the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission. Akawor, in the letter dated November 22, 2023, and addressed to the PDP acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umaru Damagun, said his resignation is connected to his appointment. He noted that he has since handed over to his deputy, Aaron Chukwuemeka. The letter reads partly; “After consultation with my leaders and family, I have accepted this opportunity to serve our country, which I consider as a national service. “Consequently, I have resigned my position as the Rivers State Party Chairman of our great party – The PDP, and immediately handed over...

  News   …Imo Dimma Youths Slam Gov Otti Of Abia, Urge Him To Emulate Sen Uzodimma | #NwokeukwuMascot    Dr Alex Chioma Otti.    A Group known as ‘Imo Dimma Youths’ has slammed the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti over his gross financial carelessness that was recently uncovered on the Quarter three Budget Performance report, saying that Imo State under Senator Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressive Congress (APC), is far better than what Abia State is currently facing in the hands of a Labour Party Governor. Irked by the efforts made by the Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti of Labour Party to remove Senator Hope Uzodimma during the just concluded November, 11th governorship election on the premise that Labour Party was working in Abia, while APC has failed in Imo, the group mocked the Abia State Governor whose quarterly financial report showed gross financial carelessness, greed and wastefulness, adding that Governor Otti needs a lesson on prudential...

  News     File Image    Imo State, Nigeria - Athan Achonu, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Imo State, along with his supporters, staged a protest at the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Thursday. The protest was in response to the outcome of the November 11 poll, which declared Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner. The LP and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected the results, citing irregularities in the election process. INEC announced that Uzodimma received 540,308 votes, defeating Samuel Anyanwu of the PDP who secured 71,503 votes. Achonu, on the other hand, only managed to secure 64,081 votes. Accompanied by his supporters, Achonu demanded the Certified True Copies (CTC) of the election results conducted in Imo State. The protesters alleged that the results announced by INEC differ from the data stored in the commission’s se...

  News    ... Dr. Alex Otti paying back Ngwa people with bad coin, despite our support - says Community Leaders | #NwokeukwuMascot    File Image.   The communities of Umuvo na Ikaa and Owerrinta in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Abia State, have expressed their concerns and appealed to Governor Alex Otti to reconsider the plan to introduce Fulani herdsmen to their ancestral land. The communities believe that this move will pose a threat to their lives, security, and the sustainability of their farmland. In a letter addressed to the Governor, the communities highlighted their grievances and fears regarding the proposed establishment of a trailer park in their communities. They argue that this development will not only displace families from their homes but also create environmental hazards and attract criminal activities such as kidnapping, prostitution, drug peddling, and robbery. The communities also draw attention to the existing issues faced by neighboring area...

  Politics    File Image  The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday dissolved the Rivers State Executives of the Party at all levels. Briefing journalists after the meeting of the NWC at the Party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, Esq., announced the NWC’s decision to appoint a seven-member Caretaker Committee to steer the Party’s affairs in the state for the next six months. Political allies of the immediate past governor of Rivers state and minister of the federal capital territory, Nyesom Wike lead the newly constituted Rivers state APC caretaker committee. The chairman of the seven member caretaker committee is Chief Tony Okocha an ally of the FCT minister while other members, all known People’s Democratic Party, PDP stalwarts include: Chief Eric Nwibani who is the secretary; Hon. Chibuike Ikenga; Prince Stephen Abolo; Hon. Silvester Vidin; Senibo Karibi Dan-Jumbo...

   News      File Image.   Former Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Emenike, urged Ndi Igbo in Lagos State to move their investments to the South East following the recent demolition of houses on waterways by Lagos State Government officials.  Emenike, who is well-known for his successful football career, took to social media to express his concerns and provide guidance to his fellow Igbo community members. In his heartfelt message, Emenike emphasized the importance of safeguarding investments and ensuring a secure future for Ndi Igbo. He acknowledged the challenges faced by the community due to the recent demolitions, which have left many families displaced and their properties destroyed. Emenike empathized with the affected individuals, understanding the emotional and financial toll it has taken on them. He urged his fellow Igbo brothers and sisters to consider relocating their investments to the South East, where their cultural heritage and ancest...

  Opinion    …..Governor Alex C. Otti, A  Titleholder In Profligacy by Uche Aguoru | #NwokeukwuMascot   Dr Alex Chioma Otti  Going by the Q3 report published by the Abia state government on its website, one can rightly accord Governor Alex Otti the infamous title of being a title holder in profligacy, and his government the most wasteful since the creation of Abia state. This descent into the abyss of corruption only goes to show that Otti’s campaign slogan of transparency in governance is a mere swindle used to delude Abians into handing over the vaults to him for plunder. A breakdown of the Q3 fiscal report slams the Otti government with the incontrovertible confirmation that our state is experiencing more corruption in a sophisticated format than we have ever had since 1999. How can one explain that Mr. Otti who preached prudence and promised to cut down the cost of governance is today spending a whopping sum of N5.32BN in 3 months to service the o...

Birthday Felicitation to a Man of His Words and a Capacity Leader | #NwokeukwuMascot   File Image.  Dear Papa Ukwu, Today, we gather to celebrate a remarkable individual, a man of his words, and a true capacity leader. It is with great joy and admiration that we extend our heartfelt birthday felicitation to this exceptional person, whose dedication and commitment have left an indelible mark on our lives. Dee George has consistently demonstrated his unwavering dedication to the development of our immediate environment. His actions speak louder than words, as he tirelessly invests his time, energy, and resources for the common purpose of progress and growth. His sacrifices are not only commendable but also inspiring to all who have the privilege of knowing him. On this special day, we take a moment to reflect on the impact that Papa Ukwu has made as a capacity leader. His leadership style goes beyond mere guidance; it is rooted in the belief that everyone has untapped potential ...