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In the build-up to the November 2nd Local Government elections in Abia State, Labour Party members in Aba North have taken to the streets to protest what they describe as the imposition of candidates by party leadership. Demonstrators gathered in both Aba and Umuahia on Friday to express their grievances ahead of the elections.

Despite heavy rain, determined party members from various wards in Aba North converged outside the Labour Party Secretariat on Faulks Road, wielding placards with inscriptions voicing their opposition. The protest followed the sale of nomination forms, which began on Wednesday, October 2nd, and concluded on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024.

The protesters accused the Labour Party's leadership, specifically Governor Alex Otti, of attempting to impose Mr. Iheke Kalu as the Aba North Local Government chairmanship candidate without proper consultation. They argued that the party's grassroots members had been sidelined in the decision-making process.

One of the protesters, who spoke on behalf of the group, expressed their frustration, saying:

"Governor Otti appointed his commissioners without consulting the party, and we accepted that, even though we didn’t know them. Then he brought in mayors for Aba North, again without consulting us, and we let it slide. But now, when it comes to choosing our Local Government Chairmen, which directly affects the grassroots, he is trying to impose candidates on us. We will not accept it. The party is supreme, and Dr. Otti must listen to us. We cannot have non-members of the Labour Party leading Aba North."

In response to the protest, the Secretary of the Labour Party in Aba North, Elder Michael Onwutuebe, expressed surprise at the demonstration, claiming he had no prior knowledge of the protest or the alleged primaries.

"I only became aware of the protest this morning. Many of us were preparing for a burial in Ideato, which is why we were dressed in uniforms. But suddenly, party members stormed the secretariat, believing a primary election was being held here. They were concerned about rumors that candidates had already been selected, with some individuals receiving nomination forms. I told them I had no knowledge of this," he explained.

The protest, which began in Aba, later shifted to Umuahia, as disgruntled party members sought to amplify their message. Their demand remains clear: no imposition of non-party members as candidates in the upcoming Aba North Local Government elections.

ABIA ASSEMBLY SPEAKER CONTRADICTS HIS CPS, DENIES WALKING ANY JOURNALIST OUT OF PRESS BRIEFING

Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, is claiming that he didn’t send out any journalist from a press briefing at the Assembly’s conference hall in Umuahia.

Emeruwa who denied the reports described it as false and unfounded, intended to create dis affection between his office and journalists in the state.

This is contrary to a statement earlier released by his chief Press Secretary, Ujoh Okechukwu who had claimed that the spacious capacity of the conference room doesn't allow accommodation of much persons hence the speaker decided to reduce the number of journalists for the media parley.

He also said that only journalists earlier accredited and names of their media outfits submitted to the security personnel were allowed in.

It should be noted that ENYIMBA FM Umuahia correspondent had been accredited to cover the House of assembly since May 2023.

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Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, has walked out ENYIMBA TV and RADIO LTD Umuahia Correspondent, Kingsley Chibuike from a press briefing without any explanation.

The press conference which took place at the conference hall of the Abia State House of Assembly, had in attendance the Speaker, Deputy Speaker of the house, the Assembly liaison to the Governor of Abia State, Members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, Journalists from different Media houses, amongst others.

The Media briefing which was to commence by 10:30am, was delayed till about noon, before the ejection of ENYIMBA TV and RADIO LTD Correspondent by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker and the Secretary, House committee on information, Mr. Henry Madubuike.

The already seated members of the press had been informed not to ask questions relating to the speaker’s continued refusal to swear in Aaron Uzodike for Aba North State Constituency.

ENYIMBA FM investigations however revealed that the instruction was directly from the Speaker.

It will be recalled that the Speaker had in a press conference last week blamed an unexplained legal restriction on his continued refusal to swear in Aaron Uzodike of the PDP despite issuance of Certificate of return by INEC as directed by the court.

ENYIMBA TV and Radio Limited is the operator of ENYIMBA 94.3FM, LEGEND 98.3FM and ROSE 101.9FM all in Aba.

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This igbere sef, why is this on the front page, I guess Igbere pays nairaland super mods. This video has been on the social media space before 2020

Dialpad:
Have you not thought of working from home and earning in US dollars?

100k is just $200

Tell me more about this.

lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J please push to front page so that Abians won't miss out of this opportunity

Before castigating and condemning his position, I think you should understand him.

Here is exactly what he meant


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Spokesperson of House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has clarified that the move by the House to legalise the use of Indian hemp in the country is not to encourage smoking among the populace but for industrial and pharmaceutical reasons, as well as for the purpose of boosting production of over 50 products.

Describing Indian hemp as one of the products needed across the word, the Bende federal constituency representative said if legalised, the agricultural produce can help in production paper, textiles, biodegradable plastics, beverages, personal care products, fuel among others.


Speaking on Tuesday on Flo Fm Umuahia, a radio station in Abia state,he said legalising cannabis is not a leeway to encourage smoking, maintaining that as a born-again Christian, he has not engaged in smoking or any other form of intoxicant since birth and will not encourage it.

He revealed that according to verified market research, the global industrial hemp market in 2019 was valued at $5bn, saying it is projected to reach $36bn in 2026. While adding that Nigeria could be a big exporter of cannabis if the right steps are taken, Hon. Kalu urged Nigerians to apply critical thinking to innovations instead of attack.


While adding that other countries are legalising the growing of industrial hemp, he advised that Nigeria must not be left behind.

In line with UN Single Treaty, he added that the product will be limited to few people, saying unauthorized access will attract sanction. Hon. Kalu insisted that at a time when the entire world is moving away from fossil fuel, transitting into alternative power sources to power vehicles and others, Nigeria must not be left behind.

On the medicinal benefit of cannabis, he stated that the World Health Organization, WHO December last year recommended that the United Nations, UN should remove cannabis from schedule 4 of 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs and be classified as therapeutic and medicinal substance.


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Fake news

I don't understand how nairaland and seun allow hate speech on this platform. I dey shake my head at comments.

Can I replace my account details submitted with another bank account number also belonging to me. I tried upgrading the submitted one but my bank said it's impossible.

One year of fighting Okorocha

The House of Representatives is explaining that the bill to remove the minimum wage negotiation on the concurrent list was aimed at making states viable and competitive to deliver on programs and policies that are essential to their people.

The spokesperson of the house of Representatives and member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Ben Kalu in a reaction to the outrage that has greeted the bill told FLO 94.9FM during his radio weekly engagement program with his constituent that it was intended to allow states to function optimally according to resources available to them.

He argued that the bill was part of the financial restructuring of the country that would allow states to also develop in their areas of competitive advantage.


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On that same road just 2 days ago, my colleagues escaped the same Fulani herdmen on their way from Enugu to Umuahia... Same attitude by the soldiers on the road...

How many months salary again? Abia State

120000

I will soon release a story on how I coped and overcame depression because of same issue.

Maybe you are next

Buhari

Buhari is busy with corruption, please don't disturb...

jookco:
Does anybody know of a car rental company in umuahia Abia State?

G Sam logistics , go check at their office located at Abia mall or search for the name on Google.

Interested

Mattizzy:
17 more to go


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A visit to university of Ilorin official website around 11.30am on 17th December, 2016 indicates that the website has been hacked. This is the second time in a year.

A visit to university of Ilorin official website around 11.30am on 17th December, 2016 indicates that the website has been hacked. This is the second time in a year.

UrennaNkoli:
Congratulations
Had you killed yourself, you wouldn't have had this opportunity. Life is all about patience dear. Its not a matter of how far but how well. Even if you didn't finish well, believe there's always light at the end of the tunnel. I'm so happy for you. Where did you serve?

Abia State

UrennaNkoli:
You've finally been freed?

I just finished orientation camp

At the end of the day, it is testimony. Thanks to y'all.

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