Timeline of the reluctant journey to APC
On a day it marked the 15th anniversary of its formation, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was factionalised, resulting to the formation of a splinter group known as New PDP by a group of seven governors. The formation of the group was hinged on the emergence of a ‘Unity List’ at the special national convention of PDP held in Abuja, which allegedly left out the names of some supporters of the seven governors from contesting.
Builder jailed 7 years for rape
A 44 year old builder, Tony Okogwu has been sentenced by an Ogwashi-Uku High Court to seven years imprisonment without an option of fine, for raping a 16 year old secondary school girl in the bush.
Anambra 2013: Obiano campaign faults Ekwunife on suit
Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Director General of Willie Obiano Campaign Organisation, Chief Joe-Martins Uzodike, yesterday, described the suit by a member of APGA representing Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia in the House of Representatives, Mrs. Uche Ekwunife asking for the disqualification of Obiano as the party’s candidate in the November 16, governorship election in the state as an exercise in futility.
Anambra: Why I won’t justify Jega’s jumbles – Nwoye
Comrade Tony Nwoye, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP gubernatorial candidate in the Anambra State gubernatorial election made his name as National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS. Following that, he was chairman of the Anambra State chapter of the PDP. In this interview he gives his perspectives on the controversial gubernatorial election that took place penultimate Saturday.
Gombe sparkles for NOC’s AGM
Gombe, the GombeState capital will be abuzz with activities as stakeholders in sports gather for the Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, tomorrow.
Oshiomhole sets up peace c’ttee to resolve communal conflicts
GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has set up a peace and conflict resolution committee with a mandate to reconcile and mediate between warring communities in the state.
