The post is about the need for the newly elected Governor of Enugu state, Peter Mbah, to break away from the old politicians and work for the people, invest in infrastructure development, and make reconciliatory moves to heal the state. The post is written by Uche Nworah, Ph.D, who spent a week in Enugu state and interacted with locals in various settings such as bars, streets, motor parks, and food joints. He notes that there is a general feeling among the people that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), which has been in power in the state since 1999, has not…
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The post describes an incident where the Nwoba chika Nwoba was greeted with chants of “onwe weight” by children in their village, which refers to a political parlance that glorifies politicians based on their physical size or perceived political clout. Chika Nwoba criticizes the use of such language, especially around children, as it encourages a culture of praise-singing and diminishes the importance of evaluating political candidates based on their actual abilities and qualifications. READ ALSO: How Ebonyi State College of Education was established Nwoba chika Nwoba suggests that the use of such language has contributed to the degradation of political discourse…
PDP Chairman in Ebonyi State Alleges Electoral Manipulation by APC and INEC in Governorship/House of Assembly Elections. This post is a press briefing by the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, on the outcome of the governorship/house of assembly elections held on March 18th, 2023. The Chairman, Barr. Ifeanyi Nworie, expresses the party’s dissatisfaction and disgust with the results of the election, which he describes as a “melodramatic replay” of the Presidential/National Assembly Election held on February 25th, 2023. The PDP Chairman accuses the All Progressives Congress (APC) of collaborating with the Independent National Electoral…
A man whose name is Sochi Infinity has taken to his Facebook handle to narrate his encounter with a gang of unknown gunmen on his way from Imo State yesterday. According to him, a gang of gunmen double crossed his vehicle at the Ihiala axis of Anambra State yesterday and surrounded him with their rifles. Below is how he presented the story. “The Traumatic Experience I and my family had with the UNKNOWN GUNMEN yesterday being My Birthday was a Sad one but Yet Victorious. I woke up feeling so different Yesterday even though it was my Birthday. I rushed…
The Ebonyi State Government has announced a new update about the newly built Ebonyi Airport named after President Muhammad Buhari. The announcement reads: SPECIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT His Excellency The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State Engr Chief Dr David Nweze Umahi , fnse fnate CON, GGCEHF has directed that all newly recruited staff of Ebonyi State lnternational Airport, Ezza should report to the airport by 8am on Thursday 13th April, 2023 for deployment to their various departments and immediate commencement of duties. Failure to comply with this directive translates to loss of offer of appointment All concerned are advised to…
According to a blogger and investigative freelancer, Nwoba Chika Nwoba, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr David Umahi has approached the Ebonyi State House of Assembly to approve a fresh loan of N33 billion for him to enable him complete his projects. Read the full write up below: “Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State has approached members of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly to approve for him a fresh loan of N33 billion to help him complete his projects before leaving office on 29th May, 2023. This is in addition to the N71 billion hanging on the…
From the intelligence gathered by Iyierioba.com, the deputy governorship candidate of the APC in Ebonyi State, Princess Patricia Obila has been under intense pressure to resign her elected office as Deputy Governor elect on the platform of the APC in Ebonyi State for the immediate younger brother of Gov. David Umahi, Chief Austin Umahi. The rumour had been in place before the elections, but now, it’s becoming more obvious that indeed, there’s pressure on the woman to dump the office. At the earlier stage, she reportedly signed a document purporting her resignation, but since after the polls, the Gov. Umahi’s…
The Governor-elect in Abia State, Dr Alex Otti has announced names of his inauguration planning committee in a press release signed by his spokesman today, Ferdinand Ekeoma. Dr Alex Otti was elected Governor of Abia State on the platform of Labour Party, defeating PDP and other major political parties operating in the state. The names are: Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha, Chief Umeh Kalu (SAN), Prof. Uche Eme Uche, Chief Ndukwe Osogho-Ajala, Dr. Uzoamaka Amah-Mbah, Dr. Okey Anueyiagu, Prof. Vincent Asor, Prince Chris Igwe, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze, Mrs. Lynda Saint Nwafor, Prof. Herbert Mbagwu, Mr. Johnson Chukwu, Prof. Udechukwu Ogbonna,…
The former Governor of Anambra State, Barr Dr Chinweoke Mbadinuju has been announced dead. His family made this known on the 11th of April, 2023. They said that he died at the National Hospital, Abuja after brief illness. In a statement signed by his son, Barr Cheta Mbadinuju, the public would be notified of the burial processes in due course. The statement reads: PRESS STATEMENT NOTIFICATION OF THE TRANSITION OF DR. CHINWOKE MBADINUJU (ODERA) With heavy hearts but utmost gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our father, grand father, uncle, friend and…