The Abia state PDP has conducted a fresh Gubernatorial Primary election and the former chief of staff to the Governor Chief Okey Ahaiwe emerged the winner with 469 votes to beat other aspirants Announcing the results shortly after the election,the chairman of the PDP special electoral committee for fresh Gubernatorial Primary Election in Abia state and Governor of Edo state,His …

Today, PDP delegates will cast a vote that’d determine the chances of the party winning in the upcoming governorship election.Without sentiments, this is a time to make a decisive move that’d give the party an undue advantage at the polls in the candidacy of Barr Bob Chiedozie Ogu who has the experience, qualifications, and vision to lead the state to …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a 10-day extension of the deadline for the use of old naira notes across Nigeria. The CBN governor, who spoke to journalists Sunday morning, said he had the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari for the extension. The new deadline is now 10 February instead of the former 31 January deadline, he said. …

Chief Ikechi Emenike and Asiwaja Tinubu at the rally The Governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress,(APC) in Abia State, High chief Ikechi Emenike has assured Abians of changing the story of the State if he emerges the Governor. Emenike who spoke on Tuesday at the Mega Rally of the APC held at the Umuahia Township Stadium, stated that Abians …

Engr Abarikwu protocol officer presenting the money for the bill to one of the beneficiaries . Engr. Ogbonna Abarikwu,the All Progressive Grand Alliance candidate for Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency has paid the hospital bills of some indigent nursing mothers at the Federal Medical Center Umuahia and the Madonna Catholic hospital Umuahia. Engr. Abarikwu who visited Federal Medical Center Umuahia few days …

Governors invite CBN Governor for meeting over new naira notes The 36 state governors have invited the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, for a virtual meeting on Thursday over issues related to the new naira notes introduced by the apex bank. The Head, Media and Public Affairs, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NFG) Secretariat, Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, …

By Steve Unegbu Col Austin Akobundu addressing the crowd during the unveiling of his manifesto The PDP senatorial candidate for Abia Central District in Col.Austin Akobundu has officially unveiled his actionable manifesto said his campaign is centered on citizens’ empowerment, human capital and infrastructure development which shall drive stronger production of goods and services through effective legislation and oversight. Col …

The Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu has been conferred with The Best Deputy Governor Award for his unwavering loyalty and selflessness in service by the Abia Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria. Speaking after receiving his award during the special Award conferment and Annual General Meeting of Abia Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) held at the Michael …

The ancient clan of Ubakala, today, hosted in a town hall meeting, the duo of Chief Chuku Wachuku and Comrade Friday Chimaobi Ogbundiogu, the YPP Senatorial Candidate of Abia Central District and Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency Candidates respectively at the Ubakala Town Hall, Apumiri. In a meeting which had Community Leaders, village heads, Traditional Prime Ministers, unit heads of town unions, …

On Monday, the Osogbo Division of Osun High Court sentenced four persons to death by hanging for murder and other related offenses. The four convicts are Olabisi Bashiru, 50; Kayode Sunday, 27; Rashidi Waidi, 35; and Hameed Rafiu, 33. They had pleaded guilty to the crimes. The presiding judge, S. Falola, sentenced the four to death. The state counsel, Dele …