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  News   …as Abia State Chairman, Amah, Hails Ruling | #NwokeukwuMascot The Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, has dismissed the appeal filed by the Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, which affirmed the legitimacy of the Abdulrahman Muhammed and Samuel Anyanwu-led National Caretaker Working Committee as the lawful leadership of the party. In its decision on Friday, the appellate court held that the Turaki faction’s challenge lacked sufficient merit to overturn the judgment of the Federal High Court. The court further directed the faction to consolidate its case at the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal. The development reinforces the authority of the caretaker committee, which has been managing the party’s affairs following internal disputes and leadership tussles. Party stakeholders have welcomed the ruling, describing it as a step toward stability within the PDP. Speaking to journal...

  News   The Chairman, House Committee on Public Service Matters, Abia State House of Assembly, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr , has donated critical medical equipment, including four dialysis machines , to Nenu Specialist Hospital , Nenu Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State , in a bid to strengthen healthcare delivery in the state. Speaking during the event at Nenu recently, Erondu Jnr commended the vision and commitment of former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Dr. Chris Alozie Akomas , who attracted the hospital project to the community while serving in office as the Deputy Governor, Abia state. The former Chairman, Obingwa LGA noted that he personally supervised the project from inception, expressing joy that what began as a Primary Health Centre had grown into a Secondary and now a Tertiary health facility. He described the transformation as a milestone in grassroots healthcare development. Highlighting the urgent need for improved renal care services , Erondu Jnr observ...

  News   The Chairman, House Committee on Public Service Matters, Abia State House of Assembly , Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr , has described the South East Vision 2050 (SEV2050) as a defining framework for repositioning the region within Nigeria and the global economy. Speaking with newsmen at the South-East Vision 2050 Regional Stakeholder Forum organised by the South East Development Commission (SEDC) at the International Conference Centre, Enugu , the lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency said the four-day engagement signals a shift from fragmented efforts to a coordinated, long-term development blueprint. Erondu Jnr noted that SEV2050 is a deliberate move to align the South-East with global development standards through structured planning that prioritises industrialisation , innovation and inclusive growth. “The year 2050 gives us the horizon to plan generational infrastructure, industrial clusters, technology hubs and SME expansion in a way that attracts...

  News   The immediate past Governor of Abia State and Nigerian Ambassador designate, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, former Deputy Governor, Dr. Chris Akomas, Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, and other prominent leaders have showered encomiums on the lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, following what has been described as one of the largest empowerment programmes ever witnessed in the area. The epoch-making event, held at the Umuaro Community, Mgboko Umuanunu Ancient Kingdom, drew political leaders across party lines, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, and a massive crowd of beneficiaries and supporters. In his remarks, former Governor Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, PhD, commended Erondu Jnr for the scale, vision, and impact of the empowerment initiative, describing it as a practical demonstration of the “mustard seed principle”; a small seed that grows into a mighty tree. Ikpeazu noted that the ...

  News   Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu Junior is a seasoned public servant whose life has been shaped by service. Born into the family of the late Deacon Lazarus NMEREUMANA Erondu of AZUOGWUGWU Umuaro Village in Obingwa Local Government Area , he grew up in a rural community where discipline, hard work, faith, and communal responsibility were core values. He attended Ntigha-Umuaro Community Primary School and Mgboko UMUANUNU Comprehensive Secondary School , before proceeding to Abia State University, Uturu , where he earned a degree in Estate Management. Driven by a passion for justice and governance, he later obtained a Law degree from the same institution, graduating as the 6th best student out of 236, a remarkable academic feat. His public service journey includes serving as Chairman of Obingwa Local Government Area in 2003, as a Director on the Enyimba FC Management Board during the club’s historic back-to-back CAF Champions League victories, and later as Personal Assis...

  Politics   The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly , Martins Amaewhule , on Friday called on the Chief Judge of the state to immediately establish a seven-member committee to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu . The directive came during plenary.  Addressing his colleagues, Amaewhule cited constitutional provisions that guide the process of investigating allegations against public office holders. He said, “Distinguished colleagues, let me read what is provided in the constitution. It states within 14 days of the presentation of the notice to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, whether or not any statement was made by the holder of the office in reply to the allegation contained in the notice, the House of Assembly shall resolve by motion, without any delay, whether or not the allegation shall be investigated. “Pursuant to this section of the Constitution, I secretly and repeatedly put this to vote ...

  News   Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have made a U-turn on their earlier call for reconciliation, declaring that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu , should continue. The lawmakers stated this on Friday during a press conference in Port Harcourt , the state capital, in a video seen by SaharaReporters . They said their initial appeal for a political solution had been ignored by the governor, accusing him and his deputy of encouraging attacks against the House of Assembly through their media aides. One of the lawmakers said, “Good morning, members of the press. You will recall that on the 12th day of January 2026, myself and my colleague addressed the press wherein we made a plea with our colleagues to seek a political solution to this impasse that is going on between the Assembly and the Governor of Rivers state . “During the pendency of this appeal, we found out that the Governor and the Deputy Governo...