By Chukwuma Okorama The creation of Anioma State does not only present a practical and strategic solution to the numerical imbalance facing Ndigbo. Looking at the landmass of the existing states in the South-East, it becomes even clearer why Anioma is the best candidate for state creation Consider this: the five states in the South-East—Anambra (4,844 km²), Imo (5,530 km²), Ebonyi (5,670 km²), Abia (6,320 km²), and Enugu (7,161 km²) – are smaller in landmass compared to many other states across Nigeria. The creation of Anioma State, with an approximate landmass of 5,930 square kilometers, and comprising nine Local Government…
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By Abel Johngold In a significant development, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo State caved in under immense pressure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the party’s candidate in the September 21 governorship election, Dr Asue Ighodalo, by finally agreeing to allow the candidate’s legal representatives opportunity to inspect materials used for the much-discredited election by both participants and official observers. The electoral umpire had refused to allow the petitioners’ legal team access to the materials by playing hide and seek despite tendering a court order to that effect. Unhappy that INEC and the All Progressives Congress…
Members of Staff of National Assembly known as Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Abuja, in their numbers, collectively agreed and declare persona non grata on any person or group of persons parading themselves as the leadership of the Union in the Chapter pending when a Congress is held at the instance of the National Leadership of the Union. This was contained in their Communique released after the group’s Inter-religious fasting and praying program tagged “Liberation to Victory” anchored by Muslims /Christians/ Traditionalists and Other members of PASAN, National Assembly Chapter held at the PASAN National Secretariat at Plot 520,…
By Abel Johngold The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) women fully dressed in black attire, on Tuesday stormed the streets of Benin City, capital of Edo State in their thousands to protest and express their dissatisfaction with the way and manner the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted the last governorship election in Edo State, saying Dr. Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the party in the September 21 governorship election was brazenly and unconscionably robbed of victory. They said the mandate freely given to the PDP candidate was stolen by the All Progressives Congress (APC) with the active collaboration of the Independent…
The College of Medicine, University of Ibadan Class of 1989, has donated hospital equipment worth $1 million to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, to enhance healthcare delivery. The donation, facilitated through a US-based non-governmental organisation, Project C.U.R.E., which specialises in collecting and distributing medical equipment to hospitals in developing countries, includes hospital beds, mattresses, crutches, wheelchairs, hospital consumables, and mobile ultrasound machines, among others. During the official handover of the equipment on Monday, the Class President of the 1989 set, Olatunji Akintilo, represented by Mojisola Talabi, expressed delight at the realisation of the long-standing vision. “We are here today to…
By Abel Johngold Delta State Chief Judge, Justice Tessy Diai, has stated that, the opening of the legal year ceremony offers the Judiciary the opportunity of self appraisal and dissemination of information regarding its activities in the preceding year and features the renewal of the bond of fellowship between the Bench and the Bar as well as the convivial interface and expression of camaraderie among Judges. Speaking at a special court session to mark the opening of 2024/2025 legal year, on Monday in Asaba, The State Chief Judge commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his support to Delta State judiciary. According…
By Abel Johngold The Nigeria Police Force and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been called upon to immediately cease their obstructive tactics aimed at frustrating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, in the September 21 governorship election in his quest for legitimate access to BVAS data used for the election. Adding that these actions not only undermine the core principles of democracy but also threaten the rule of law in Nigeria. In a statement issued in Benin on Monday and signed by Erhabor Emokpae, the Team Asue Media Organisation (TAMO) expressed deep concern over the brazen…
An advanced delegation of Senator Ned Nwoko senatorial team was at the palace of the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Professor Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge ( SAN) in a colourful reverence, Sunday after his historic coronation as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. Paying obeisance before the Asagba on behalf of the Senator representing Delta North at the National Assembly, Ogbueshi Godfrey Odogwu informed the Royal Father that the delegation came as an advance party ahead of the imminent homage of distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko. Also speaking, Delta North Elder, Chief Emmanuel Eboh, flanked by Head, Senator Nwoko senatorial office Asaba, High…
The University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan has officially released the cut-off marks for admission into its various courses for the 2024/2025 academic session. The released cut-off marks for admission in various Faculties and their departments stated the faculty programme’s Merit, Catchment and Educational Less Development States cut-off marks in it. It was released by G.O. Saliu, fspsp, FCIML (USA), MANUPA, MNIM, MAUA, School Registrar and Secretary to Senate. See below 👇 for full list names of Faculty, the Program (Department), Merit point, Catchment point and Educational Less Development States point. Faculty Programme Merit Catch ELDS Agriculture Agric. Economics 50.375 50.375…
Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Ndudi Elumelu, OON, has congratulated Obi Prof Epiphany Azinge, SAN, on his formal Installation and Crowning as 14th Asagba of Asaba Kingdom in Delta State. Elumelu who also felicitated and rejoiced with the people of Asaba said the formal Installation and Crowning of the highly revered Monarch to the ancient Asagba throne is epoch-making in the cherish tradition and culture of the people. In a statement on Saturday, October 5, 2024, Hon Elumelu described Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge, as an “international legal luminary, an iconic and charismatic leader who is…