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Wabara The Abia state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has suspended the chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees Adolphus Wabara, over anti-party activities. The chairman of the party in the state, Abraham Amah, disclosed this to the State Executive Committee in Umuahia, the state capital on Tuesday. He said Wabara was suspended for endorsing Governor Alex Otti for a second tenure barely five months into the governor’s administration in October 2023. Amah said the party could not afford to be distracted by those who wear its badge but do not uphold the party’s values and as well, those who…
Fayemi My relationship with Dr Kayode Fayemi dates back to our time together in the pro-democracy movement in the 90s when we mounted local and international campaigns against military dictatorship. During the challenging General Sani Abacha era, civil rights and pro-democracy activists, especially those in exile, had to rely on their ingenuity to survive. Kayode’s brilliance, commitment, and strategic skills were invaluable to our cause. The struggle for Chief MKO Abiola’s release from incarceration and the de-annulment of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, then considered the freest and fairest in Nigeria, led to the constriction of the civic space…
Obi Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) national leader has revealed the motive behind his recent trip to Indonesia. According to him, he visited Indonesia to understudy the country’s progress and compare it with Nigeria’s. Obi believes that learning from other nations’ successful strategies is crucial for Nigeria’s development. During his five-day trip, Obi met with high-ranking stakeholders, including former Indonesian Minister Agung Laksono, former Vice President Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, and Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Yandri Susanto. Their discussions covered critical areas like security, education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. Obi was impressed by Indonesia’s remarkable progress,…
Okonkwo The leadership of the Labour Party has disowned its former Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo, saying he is no longer a card-carrying member of LP. The National Secretary of LP, Umar Farouk made the clarification in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH. Farouk also admonished the legal practitioner to return to Nollywood and embrace his acting career, saying he lacks the attributes of a good politician. The Labour Party National Secretary was reacting to Tuesday’s press statement by Okonkwo that he had resigned his party membership. In the statement, the former LP campaign spokesperson said the party was…
The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has commended the beneficiaries of the ‘1Youth, 2 Skills’ for training 1,000 additional youths as part of Governor Charles Soludo’s government innovation scheme for youth empowerment. The Council applauded the ‘1Youth, 2 Skills’ beneficiaries at its second meeting of the year held at the Council Chamber on February 10, 2025, in Awka, Anambra State. In a release by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, ANSEC observed that the initiative embarked upon by the beneficiaries marked the beginning of a new era and an excellent move towards attaining a skilled workforce and entrepreneurs in Anambra.…
On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has extended good wishes to the people of China and the Chinese community in Nigeria on the celebration of the Lantern Festival which comes after the Chinese Lunar New Year. This stems from the strong economic and bilateral relations between Nigeria and China, which has manifested in the strong commitment to advancing economic and infrastructural development in the country. Tegbe, in his celebratory message, conveys the wish of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the good people of Nigeria to his Chinese counterpart,…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the cost of its diesel product to N1,020 per litre, down from N1,075 per litre at the gantry price, in an effort to better serve its customers and Nigerians in general. Since it began diesel production in January 2024, the refinery has reduced the price of diesel more than three times, from an initial N1,700 per litre to the current rate, thus providing much-needed relief to manufacturers and consumers alike. The latest reduction of N55 per litre for diesel follows the revelation by Development Economist and Public Policy Analyst, Prof. Ken Ife, that…
INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM YOUNG INNOVATORS ACROSS AFRICA HabariPay’s Squad, payment fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”), today announced dates for its annual social coding competition. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, “Squad Hackathon 2.0” is set to take place from the 13th–15th of March 2025 at the state-of-the-art GTCO Training Complex, Tayo’s Plaza, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Launched in January 2024, Take on Squad Hackathon is designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills among emerging tech talents. Competing teams will leverage Squad’s advanced APIs to create scalable digital solutions that not only…
Governor Charles Soludo has completed the construction of the 2.62 km Bank Road in Nnewi, which connects to St. Mary’s Cathedral Church in Uruagu Nnewi. This is part of his administration’s ongoing urban infrastructural development plan for Anambra state. The newly constructed road, which was in a deplorable condition, has been brought back to life, as asphalt has now been fully laid on it. Another phase comprises street lights that illuminate at night and markings to enhance traffic flow. In a statement by Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the governor’s infrastructural drive is a new phase of development in…