Ighodalo to file N20bn suit against Oshiomhole over ‘defamatory ponzi scheme claim’ Asue Ighodalo, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo, has asked his lawyers to institute a suit against Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, over defamatory allegations. Ighodalo said Oshiomole had accused him of involvement in “Planwell,” a ponzi scheme…
As the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State draws near, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly rejected calls from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to redeploy the State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha. The PDP has demanded the immediate removal of Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo,…
Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has clarified that she will campaign against Peter Obi if he seeks a vice presidential role in the 2027 elections. In a video posted on Monday, September 16, Yesufu questioned why the most qualified individuals are often pushed into secondary roles, challenging Obi’s reported willingness to be a vice president under…
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first African and female Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), intends to seek a second four-year term. Her current tenure, which began in March 2021, will expire in August 2025. Okonjo-Iweala’s spokesman, Ismaila Dieng, confirmed her reappointment bid in a statement released on Monday. “We can confirm that Dr. Ngozi…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated that Julius Abure’s tenure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party expired in June 2024. This was made known in a counter affidavit filed in response to the Labour Party’s suit challenging its exclusion from INEC’s refresher training for uploading party agents ahead of the Edo…
Yet-to-be-identified number of persons have been reportedly kidnapped by armed men in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The alleged multiple kidnap operations, reportedly carried out in the late hours of Monday, September 16, were said to have been executed around the Agip Junction, just some hours after yet-to-be-identified gunmen attacked a…
~ Unveils Autobiography, Beyond Sycophancy The Immediate Past Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Chief Chido Obidiegwu, as Friends, colleagues and other acquaintances gathered to celebrate him in grand style. Obidiegwu, a first class master of ceremony and events anchor had turned 60. To mark the event, he also unveiled…
The Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment in Anambra Mr Don Onyenji, has called on the citizens to emulate the principle of social relaxation with community spirit that will give sense of oneness. Onyenji urged the people to develop open mind in accepting innovations that will show case the rich cultural heritage of Anambra while…
The Anambra State Government through the State Ministry of Health has strengthened partnership with the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) Anambra Chapter and vowed to end quackery in the profession. State Commissioner for Health; Dr. Afam Ben Obidike commended the leadership of the association led by Prof. S N Nwosu for their commitment in rendering…
Professor Chukwuma Soludo,Anambra State Governor has expressed the preparedness of his administration to transform Onitsha metropolis. Governor Soludo disclosed this at the commissioning of Trans-Nkisi Recreation Centre, Onitsha. The Governor, who described Onitsha as the commercial capital of the South East, said that if it did not move, the entire region would not move. “I…
