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Former Governor of Imo State, Hon Emeka Ihedioha has appointed a new Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr. Martins Ori.

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Ori, a senior journalist succeeds Chibuike Onyeukwu, who is currently aspiring for the Chairmanship seat of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of the state on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Onyeukwu served as the CPS to the former governor between May 2019 and January 2020 and even while the former governor was Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives.

Ori comes to the job with a rich experience spanning years of robust journalism practice.

He spent 10 years at The Sun newspaper working in various capacities namely Assistant Editor, Sports, Assistant Editor, Education and Assistant Editor, Investigation.

Before then, he had worked as South East Bureau Chief Hallmark Newspaper.

Ori transferred his services in 2021 to the News Echo Newspaper where he served as Managing Editor.

He later teamed up with Afam Echi to co-found Oriental Newspaper, a weekly tabloid based in Owerri, Imo State.

Recall that Hon Emeka Ihedioha recently dumped the People’s Democratic Party PDP after more than two decades of membership with thousands of his henchmen and supporters.

He is yet to formally pitch his tent with any political party but indications are that he will eventually join the Labour Party, LP.

Besides consulting with the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and the party’s lone Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, Ihedioha ‘s campaign outfit, Rebuild Imo Movement recently announced it was coalescing into the Labour Party.

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President Bola Tinubu will not be present at this year’s 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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President Bola Tinubu will not be present at this year’s 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The President has assigned Vice President Kashim Shettima the responsibility of heading Nigeria’s delegation.

President Tinubu, who arrived back in the country last Sunday following his visits to China and the United Kingdom, is prioritizing domestic matters and aims to tackle some of the nation’s pressing challenges, particularly in light of the recent severe flooding.

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Senate to amend constitution for Local Government Autonomy

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By Henry Umoru

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced plans to modify the constitution to implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy.

Akpabio made this statement in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, while receiving APC members loyal to Senator John James Akpanudoedehe.

“I thank President Bola Tinubu for seeking to grant local governments autonomy through the Supreme Court,” Akpabio said. “Under my leadership, the Senate will adjust the constitution to ensure the judgment is fully enforced without loopholes for exploitation.”

Akpabio reflected on his journey with the APC, noting that before joining in 2018, the party hadn’t won any councillorship seats in the state. He expressed gratitude for becoming Senate President with President Tinubu’s support.

“Change is life’s only constant,” Akpabio said. “I joined APC to connect with the center, and now I’m Senate President. God elevated me because I meant well for our people.”

Welcoming back APC members who never left the party, Akpabio prayed, “May God bless you and grant your progressive desires.”

Eteubong Alex Umoh, Obong Kufre Akpan, and Mrs. Roseline Eyang spoke on behalf of the returnees, affirming their loyalty to Akpabio and the APC. “We never left APC; we recognized you as our leader and refused to be used against you.”

The reunited group celebrated their unity, declaring the APC a single, united family.

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BREAKING: The PDP North East Zone Endorses Damagum as National Chair – Adamawa Governor, Fintiri.

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In a statement released today by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Fintiri

He said, “The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, and Yobe states have endorsed Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum’s leadership as Acting National Chairman.

“Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, speaking on behalf of the five states, expressed confidence in Damagum’s leadership since assuming office. Citing a Federal High Court Abuja restraining order, Fintiri stated that Damagum should complete former Chairman Dr. Iyorchia Ayu’s tenure unless the court decides otherwise.

“The Governor praised Damagum for restoring public confidence in the party and urged members to respect the court’s ruling for the party’s and democracy’s sake.

“The Governor who described the performance of the party in the North East region during the 2023 elections as unprecedented at all levels noted that the zone deserves the position of National Chairman more than any section in the North.

“A Federal High Court in Abuja had barred the National Working Committee, Board of Trustees, National Executive Committee, PDP, INEC, and affiliates from replacing, nominating or appointing any Chairman other than Ambassador Damagum, following a restraining order by the Court.”

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