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Give South-East a Sea Port, Deputy Speaker Kalu Tasks Tinubu

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6 months ago

October 4, 2025

Eric

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to assist the South-East region to acquire a seaport, noting that it will enhance the profession as traders.

He also urged Abia State Government and the South-East region to acknowledge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ensuring funds were made available to execute projects in the region and other regions of the federation.

Kalu, who represents Bende Federal Constituency, made the call in Aba, Abia State, during the commissioning of projects, where he also commended Governor Alex Otti for his efforts in developing the state’s infrastructure.

“As you know, I am not a member of your party. I am a member of APC. But when it comes to development, it is important that citizens remember that we were first citizens of this state before we became political party members.

“And if you love your state, irrespective of the political party of your governor, you must find a way to work with that governor to succeed,” the Deputy Speaker said.

Mr. Kalu stressed the need for partnership between the state and federal government, and that due recognition be given to President Tinubu for making resources available to states through the removal of oil subsidy.

“It is my challenge to the commissioner for information and all the media houses in Abia State, please give credit to whom credit is due.

“The ones the President has done and the ones he has assisted, please make sure all Abians know that the President is supporting the governor of Abia State. It is important because it is the philosophy of the Igbos that if you thank a helper, he will do more,” he stated.

The Deputy Speaker also appealed to President Tinubu, represented at the event by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, to consider establishing a seaport in the South-East to enhance trade and economic activities.

“Mr. President, Sir, we want to thank you as Abians for what you are doing in our state through our governor and what you’re doing around the South East. Mr President, we need another port in the South East. Southeast are traders. We need a port so that our trading will be enhanced,” he said.

On the demolition of properties belonging to Igbo residents in Lagos, Mr. Kalu urged President Tinubu to intervene by appealing to the Lagos State Government to allow affected persons to regularise their documents instead of facing displacement.

“It bleeds our heart that within this hard time that houses are being destroyed but I know that Mr President who cares for the Igbos, who made the Igbos one of the first commissioners of finance in his administration, will listen to the hearing of the Igbos,” he said.

Source: VON

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Supreme Court Fixes April 22 for Hearing in ADC Leadership Crisis

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12 hours ago

April 14, 2026

Eric

The Supreme Court has scheduled hearing for April 22 in the appeal filed by the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, in relation to the leadership dispute in the party.

Mark’s appeal is against the March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal, which dismissed his appeal against the September 4, 2025 ruling by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja refusing to grant some injunctive reliefs contained in an ex-parte application filed by a chieftain of the party, Nafiu Bala Gombe.

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba chose the date on Tuesday after granting accelerated hearing in the appeal marked: SC/CV/180/2026.

The court ordered Mark’s lawyer, Jibril Okutepa (SAN) to file the appellant’s brief and serve on Wednesday.

It ordered the respondents to each file and serve on the appellant, a respondent’s brief within three days of being served with the appellant’s brief.

The appellant, according to the court, is to file a reply brief, if needs be, within one day of being served with the respondents’ briefs.

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Amid Denials, ADC Reportedly Secures Rainbow Event Centre As Venue for National Convention

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2 days ago

April 13, 2026

Eric

Baring any last minute change, the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National chairman and National Secretary respectively will hold the party’s National convention at the National Rainbow Event Centre in Garki on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has being denied two venues without any cogent reasons despite early arrangements, according to sources.

First, it was alleged that the Abuja Transcorp Hilton Hotels, which was initially approached, turned down the ADC request to use it’s facility.

The ADC, having sensed sabotage, has kept the Rainbow Event Center under rap as it’s definite venue.

The last National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party was held at the same venue.

Located adjacent the Nigerian Police Force Headquarters, the event centre will host the second NEC meeting of the ADC and it’s forthcoming national convention.

According to The Guardian’ report, the ADC leadership has communicated the venue to state chapters with the caveat not to escalate it.

The ADC is in a battle of survival against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and has approached the Supreme Court for intervention.

The INEC national chairman Prof Joash Amupitan has suspended recognition of the David Mark-led ADC rendering a leadership vacuum in the party.

INEC said it’s decision was on the basis of an Appeal Court pronouncement that ordered statusquo ante-bellum be maintained.

Reports say that why the venue is being quietly decorated moderately for the event, the ADC intends to fully move in the early hours of Tuesday.

The Guardian

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Shettima Lacks Respect, I Won’t Engage Him, Atiku Responds to VP’s Challenge

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2 days ago

April 13, 2026

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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has hit back at incumbent Vice President Kashim Shettima over the latter’s poser over achievements in office, saying he won’t take the challenge because Shettima was disrespectful.

Shettima had reportedly challenged Atiku to provide details of eight projects he executed for the development of Northern Nigeria during his tenure as vice president for eight years, as well as name eight individuals he empowered while in office.

But, speaking in an interview with GTA Hausa podcast, Atiku said he would not engage the vice president on the matter.

“I will not respond to Kashim Shettima because he is disrespectful. I am older than him and I have more experience in governance than he does, so I will not respond to him,” he said.

The former vice president further argued that cultural values in Northern Nigeria discourage younger individuals from publicly challenging their elders in such a manner.

“It is not part of our tradition in the North to disrespect elders. You cannot look at someone who is above you in both age and accomplishments and start taunting him. That is not our tradition, so I won’t engage with him,” Atiku emphasised.