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At One Time, Kenneth Said Peter Obi Was The Best — Peter Ameh Fires Back At Kenneth Okonkwo

At One Time, Kenneth Said Peter Obi Was The Best — Peter Ameh Fires Back At Kenneth Okonkwo

Former Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, has dismissed claims by former Labour Party spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, that Peter Obi is reluctant to participate in party primaries. Ameh made the remarks during an interview on Symfoni TV aired on Saturday, May 9, 2026, while responding to comments credited to Okonkwo regarding Obi’s exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). During the interview, the presenter referenced Okonkwo’s statement that Obi had been “economical” with the reasons behind his departure from the coalition and alleged that the former Anambra State governor had “a morbid fear of contesting primaries.” Reacting…
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Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Pipeline Vandalism

Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Pipeline Vandalism

The Abia State Police Command has arrested two young men in connection with alleged armed robbery, cultism, and the vandalisation of government property. The suspects were identified as Michael Kalu, 21, from Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State but resident in Amuma, Ohafia, Abia State, and Obinna Chimezie, 23, of Aba, Abia State. In a press release issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, the command said the arrests were made following credible intelligence. According to the statement, operatives of the Violent Crime…
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Abia 2027: Kelechi Anosike, PhD For Governor, Declares For Governor

Abia 2027: Kelechi Anosike, PhD For Governor, Declares For Governor

Politics in Abia State appears to be entering another defining season, and with every political cycle comes the emergence of new conversations, new alignments, and occasionally, new faces who seek to redefine the narrative. One name increasingly entering that conversation is Dr. Kelechi Anosike, PhD, whose political aspiration in the People’s Democratic Party is beginning to attract attention as part of what some observers may describe as a new political mindset in Abia. For decades, politics in many parts of Nigeria, including Abia State, has often revolved around familiar patterns, established political structures, long-standing godfatherism, ethnic balancing, loyalty networks, and…
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Bello: ₦950m Maitama Property Bought in Fresh ₦110.4bn Kogi Fraud Trial – Witness

Bello: ₦950m Maitama Property Bought in Fresh ₦110.4bn Kogi Fraud Trial – Witness

A prosecution witness, Ramalan Abdullahi, has told the FCT High Court Maitama how a luxury property located at No. 35 Danube Street, Maitama, Abuja, was allegedly purchased for about ₦950 million paid in United States dollars in the ongoing trial linked to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Testifying before Justice Maryanne Anineh, the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) legal practitioner said he conducted due diligence on the property in 2022 after being contacted by a friend. He told the court that the transaction involved Ali Bello and Shehu Bello, and that the property was eventually assigned to White Tree…
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Engr Joseph Umunna Shines, Shows Capacity In Abuja As NDC Holds First National Convention

Engr Joseph Umunna Shines, Shows Capacity In Abuja As NDC Holds First National Convention

Chief Engr. Joseph Umunna (Onwa), aspirant for Abia North Senatorial Zone, made a strong impression at the just concluded maiden National Convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) held in Abuja. The convention, which brought together party leaders, stakeholders, aspirants and democracy advocates from across Nigeria, marked a major step in the party’s growing national presence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Engr. Umunna stood out as one of the visible and active stakeholders from Abia State, participating in strategic engagements and high-level discussions focused on rebuilding Nigeria through credible leadership, accountability and people-oriented governance. A major highlight of the…
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