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ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURFACE AGAINST FORMER ALGON CHAIRMAN, CHIKWE UDENSI

ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURFACE AGAINST FORMER ALGON CHAIRMAN, CHIKWE UDENSI

A disturbing report has emerged alleging that Chikwe Udensi, a former National Chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON) and a gubernatorial candidate in Abia State, has brutally beaten his wife, Chidinma Udensi, to the point of almost disfiguring her. According to a statement released by Irene Amos Abbott, a niece of the victim, Chief Udensi has a history of violent behavior towards his wife, with incidents escalating from slaps to severe beatings. The latest incident allegedly occurred when Chidinma requested a divorce, prompting Chief Udensi to lock her in their home and threaten her life. The…
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Edo 2024: Of Mute Monday, Dancing Olumide And Astute Asue… A Choice So Simple.

Edo 2024: Of Mute Monday, Dancing Olumide And Astute Asue… A Choice So Simple.

The politics of Edo State Governorship contestation have been very intriguing since the return to civil rule in 1999. Very curiously however, the 2024 Edo State Governorship Election appears the simplest and the most predictable. Not in anyway denigrating the league of other contestants for the high office of Governor of Edo State, what is largely before us is a Three-horse race. We have Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC, the Ruling Party at the Centre. We have Olumide Akpata, the candidate of the Labour Party LP. And we have Asue Ighodalo A.I, the candidate of…
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President Tinubu’s Wife Reaffirms Husband’s Deep Love For Nigerians

President Tinubu’s Wife Reaffirms Husband’s Deep Love For Nigerians

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated her husband's dedication to the nation's well-being, despite the current economic difficulties. During a recent courtesy visit to Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos, she conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's promise to tackle the country's challenges head-on. In a statement released by her Media Aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady expressed her husband's love for Nigeria and its citizens, assuring that he will work tirelessly to address their concerns. Oba Akiolu, in his remarks, called for patience and prayer, emphasizing that "everything good needs prayers." This reassurance comes as Nigerians face significant economic challenges,…
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Setting the Record Straight: Honourable Benjamin Kalu’s Integrity Remains Unshaken

Setting the Record Straight: Honourable Benjamin Kalu’s Integrity Remains Unshaken

PRESS STATEMENT BY CHIEF CHIDIEBERE OKOH - 14/8/2024 Fellow Nigerians, I, Chief Chidiebere Okoh, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and advocate for good governance, am compelled to address the recent false accusations leveled against Honourable Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. The Facts Honourable Kalu is diligently performing his duties as Deputy Speaker without any evidence of wrongdoing or corruption. There is no concrete evidence to suggest Honourable Kalu's involvement in any corrupt activities. The accusations against him appear to be motivated by a personal rivalry with Honourable Ugochinyere, who views Kalu…
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Community Leaders Decry “Travesty of Justice” in Scathing Rebuke of Court Decision

Community Leaders Decry “Travesty of Justice” in Scathing Rebuke of Court Decision

COURT RULING ON EZE ARO IX DISPUTE IGNITES WIDESPREAD OUTRAGE In a contentious move, a court has issued a restraining order against Eze Eberechukwu Kanu Oji, prohibiting him from assuming the title of Eze Aro IX amidst a protracted traditional ruler dispute. The ruling has sparked vehement criticism from community leaders and stakeholders, who have denounced the decision as a "travesty of justice" that undermines the rights and traditions of the Aro people. The dispute over the rightful occupant of the Eze Aro IX throne has persisted for years, with multiple claimants vying for the position. Despite the controversy, Eze…
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