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Abia ACC Vows to Defend Democracy, Warns Against Electoral Fraud in Upcoming LG Polls | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Politics   LG Polls: Abia ACC Vows to Resist Electoral Fraud | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Ahead of the upcoming Local Government Council elections in Abia State, the Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) has vowed to resist any attempt to undermine the will of the electorate through electoral fraud. The party’s Chairman in Abia State, Dr. Uwalaka Onyekachi, made this known over the weekend in Umuahia, the state capital. He revealed that the party had received classified reports indicating that the Labour Party (LP)-led administration is allegedly planning to manipulate the electoral process. Dr. Uwalaka accused the state government of colluding with the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) to fabricate election results contrary to the wishes of the people. He warned that it would no longer be business as usual, emphasizing that the ACC is fully prepared to deploy all necessary measures to resist any form of electoral malpractice in the November 2, 2024, local gov
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Tinubu Moves Around At Night To See How Nigerians Are Suffering — Senator Orji Kalu | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Politics  File Image The senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Kalu has claimed that President Bola Tinubu used to move around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja to monitor the sufferings Nigerians are currently facing. The lawmaker and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress disclosed this on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. “The president himself knows that Nigerians are suffering and hungry. He is a street person; he knows the street very well,” Senator Kalu said. He continued: “The president some nights uses his car to go around and know what is happening in Abuja here.” This is coming barely two days after the country’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima admitted that some of the policies the government implemented so far had caused Nigerians pain, but he and his principal, President Bola Tinubu, had no options. The Vice President had said this in Abuja during the 30th anniversary of the Nigerian Economic Summ
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Viewer Discretion: Israeli Military Forces Announce Killing Of Hamas Leader, Yahya Sinwar In Recent Attack In Gaza(VIDEO) | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   File Image The Israeli Army has confirmed the killing of Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, in a recent attack on Gaza.  This was widely reported by Israeli media platforms making reference to senior military officials in the country.  It was gathered that the Israeli government had commenced  investigating whether Sinwar was killed in a ground operation by the IDF which left three terrorists dead, with official confirmation expected in the coming hours. In his recent post on X, Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant wrote, "We will reach every terrorist - and eliminate him," adding that soon after "our enemies cannot hide." Gallant attached a photograph with a red cross over a blank slot - seemingly referencing Sinwar - between Hamas commander Muhammad Daf and Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, each of whom were assassinated this year and were also crossed out. Senior Israeli officials said security sources consider there to be a 'high probability' that Sin
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Labour Party Crisis: Setback For Obi/Otti Faction As INEC Recognizes Abure As LP Chairman | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Politics   File Image  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised Julius Abure as Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a letter addressed to Barrister Abure and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary of the Commission, Mrs Rose Oriaran- Anthony, invited them to the fourth consultative meeting with the political parties, on Thursday in Abuja. A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday October, 8, 2024 declared that the 2024 Labour Party national convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, in March as valid, constitutional and in line with all laid down laws in Nigeria. While delivering judgement, Justice Emeka Nwite compelled INEC to grant due recognition and all privileges to the Labour Party’s National Working Committee led by Abure. Speaking to the media after the meeting with INEC, the National Secretary of the Labour Party, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, said though the party was unjustly excluded from previous engagements, he was satisfied that INEC had obeyed t
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World Bank Warns Tinubu Not To Reverse Fuel Subsidy Removal, Claims It Would Spell Doom For Nigerians | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   File Image The World Bank has issued a stern warning to the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government, urging it not to reverse ongoing economic reforms that could have adverse effects on the nation's future. The call comes in light of  policy changes introduced by the Tinubu’s administration, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the abolition of multiple foreign exchange systems. During the launch of the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report in Abuja on Thursday, World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, acknowledged that while these reforms may impose immediate hardships on citizens, they are essential for the country's long-term economic stability. Since the removal of the fuel subsidy, the price of petrol has surged from N198 to over N1,000 per liter.  Simultaneously, the naira's value has plummeted, trading above N1,700 against the dollar in the parallel market, compared to below N600 prior to the reforms. Despite the federal gover
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PDP Announces New Dates for Abia and Ebonyi Congresses, Sets Stage for Smooth Elections(DOCUMENT)| #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Politics   PDP Reschedules Congresses for Abia and Ebonyi States | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially announced revised dates for the party congresses in Abia and Ebonyi States, following an earlier postponement communicated to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a fresh letter dated October 15, 2024, the PDP notified INEC of the new schedule for its congresses in the two states. The letter, signed by the Acting National Chairman, H.E. Amb. Umar Illiya Damagum, and the National Secretary, Sen. Samuel N. Anyanwu, outlines the updated dates as follows: Ward Congresses to elect Ward Executives and 3 Ad-Hoc Delegates will now hold on Saturday, October 19, 2024 . LGA Congresses to elect Local Government Executives and National Delegates are scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024 . State Congress to elect State Executive Officers will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 . This notification supersedes the pre
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