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 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮, 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he has no regret for supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general elections. Prior to his ministerial appointment, he governed the oil-rich Rivers State for eight years under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform. He was later called by Tinubu to serve as FCT Minister in the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government. Speaking during a thanksgiving service in Ochigba by the PDP in Ahoada East and West Local Government Areas of the state, he thanked President Tinubu for believing in him. Wike said that he was threatened before the presidential elections for supporting Tinubu, adding that he will do the same thing if another opportunity comes. “I have no regrets; I have no apologies. If the opportunity comes, I will do the same thing,” he said. He also dismisse...

Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed no fewer than at least 11 people in an attack on some communities in Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the incident happened on December 25 when the people were celebrating Christmas with their families. A resident in the community confirmed the attack to newsmen on Thursday. The resident, who preferred to be anonymous, said they received a distress message that Nyiev-ya was under attack. “The terrorist herders came this afternoon (December 25), and invaded Ubutu and GSS Anwase, killing and burning houses. “Daniel Jam’s son was killed by the terrorists. Pray for our community for God’s and Government intervention,” the resident said. While the killing was going on in Tse Azege community, another resident also disclosed that an attack was also ongoing in Ityuluv, in Nyiev-ya community. “If there is anything the chairman or the government will do, let it be fast. The news coming from Kwande is still not ...

 Traditional rulers in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State have invoked death on kidnappers operating in any part of the local government. The monarch made the invocation on December 24 during a special prayer session where they poured libation, broke kola nuts and alligator peppers and made declarations against bandits operating in Umuahia North. Led by Eze Innocent Nwaigwe, the royal fathers proclaimed death upon any kidnapper terrorizing the indigenes of Umuahia North. The traditional rulers also declared that the local government will witness a peaceful and protected atmosphere throughout the Christmas and New Year periods and beyond prayed for the safety of all indigenes of Umuahia North. The kings who invoked bees to sting out any kidnapper hiding in any bush in Umuahia North, said the bandits would die or be apprehended live unless they stopped their evil activities. The Umuahia North Monarchs also prayed for God’s protection and guidance upon Governor Alex Otti, saying that the...

  The Independent National Electoral Commission is contemplating a policy to withdraw and destroy Permanent Voter Cards that remain uncollected for a decade. This recommendation was among 208 proposals arising from the commission’s review of the 2023 general elections. The move stemmed from the persistent issue of unclaimed PVCs, with over six million cards still uncollected as of the 2023 elections, including many issued as far back as 2015. Stakeholders in the post-election review recommended that INEC address the backlog of uncollected PVCs by implementing a policy to withdraw PVCs that remain uncollected for extended periods, starting with cards issued in 2015. The rationale is that these cards are unlikely to be claimed, and their retention clogs the voter management system. Consequently, one recommendation from the review was that the commission should consider withdrawing PVCs issued in 2015 since it is not clear if the owners will ever collect them,” INEC said. Also, the co...

   Wike, sons, pay Christmas visits to Tinubu in Lagos The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accompanied by his two sons, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos during the Christmas season. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media Lere Olayinka  shared the news on his X handle early Friday morning. More photos below. 

 Otti to sign 2025 budget today Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced that teachers will soon benefit from a discriminatory compensation package, which will be implemented when the 2025 Appropriation Bill is signed into law. Otti disclosed this on Thursday during the 2024 Aro Day celebration held at the Aro Civic Centre in the Arochukwu Local Government Area of the state. He revealed that the 2025 budget would be signed into law on December 27. “On December 27, I will be signing our budget for 2025. The budget I’m about to sign has allocated 20% of the ₦750 billion to education and 15% to healthcare,” the governor stated, emphasising that his administration’s focus remains people-centred. Otti opined that governance is not about sharing money with the people but creating an enabling environment for the people to fend for themselves. He said, “One unique thing about the Igbos is that even if they are hungry, they don’t go to a place to beg for food but instead will ask to be...

 PRESS RELEASE: December 23, 2024. POSTING OF PERMANENT SECRETARIES His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State has approved the posting of Permanent Secretaries to the various MDAs as described below:  1. Paul Ogubunka        Min. of Justice 2. Ukeje Uche Ukpabi          Min. of Lands &                   Housing  3. Okezue Godwin Chukwudike         Office of the SSG 4. Justine Oluchi Eboh         Min. of Science, Tech. &            Innovation 5. Ogechukwu I. Maduka         Min. of Local Govt. &             Chieftaincy Affairs 6. Izuchukwu Onwughara         Min. of Works 7. Obi-Chianakwalam Elechi Agatha         Min. of Finance 8. Uma-Kalu, Ifeyinwa B         Min. of Health - ...