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Former Senator Kabiru Marafa has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).  Senator Mafara made the announcement in a video clip, speaking in Hausa, where he addressed his supporters. The former lawmaker accused the ruling party of betraying its members and being deeply divided in Zamfara state, adding that he had had extensive consultations with party members over the past two days regarding the APC’s performance over the last two years. According to the former lawmaker, the betrayal and division within the APC were particularly severe in Zamfara. He said: “I want to use this medium to inform my supporters in Zamfara state, north and Nigeria as a whole that after a series of meetings with my people for about two days regarding the issue of politics starting from two years back of the APC government, we feel it is necessary to inform the public that APC as a party has betrayed and cheated us in Zamfara state and Nigeria.” Speaking further, he said th...

As the sun sets on the era of political opportunism and failed governance in Abia State, the political ghosts of Okezie Ikpeazu, Paul Ikonne, ACB Agbazuere, Erondu Jnr, and Christopher Enweremadu, have clannishly begun to crawl out from the shadows of public disgrace. Like vultures circling a carcass, these discredited men, incapable of hiding their monumental failures, have chosen the cheap weapon of clannish sentiment in a desperate bid to resurrect their expired political lives ahead of 2027. Their frustrations, shrouded in clannish sentiments, occasioned by the recent 2027 re-election endorsement of Governor Alex Chioma Otti by Hon. Mascot Alex Ikwechegh, popularly known as (Onye Ocha Na Aba) has conspicuously heightened, thus, creating an irresistible avenue for a proper response as no individual has the monopoly of harassment, tantrums and unhealthy rivalry in a political milieu. Read Also: https://pantherdailynews.blogspot.com/2025/08/hon-alex-mascot-ikwechegh-de...

GOVERNOR OTTI ASSURES ABIA FARMERS OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORT, FLAGS -OFF INNOVATIVE STRENGTHENING OF SMALL HOLDERS FARMERS  The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr.Alex Otti OFR has flagged -off the innovative strengtening of small holders farmers initiative of the African Union Development Agency -New Partnership For Africa's Development (AUDA-NEPAD)and  assured them of the  State Governments support towards the full implementation of the programme. The Governor who was represented by his Deputy Engr Ikechukwu Emetu at the JAAC Auditorium Umuahia stated that the passion of the present Administration towards the development of Agriculture in order to achieve food security is unequivocable. He announced that Abia which was selected as one of the (7) seven pilot states for the initiative had demonstrated her readiness by fulfilling it's counterpart funding obligation. The Governor in his words stated " I want ...

PANTHER MEDIA KONSULT A SUBSIDIARY OF THE GALLERIA COMPANY U.S.A AND PUBLISHERS OF PANTHER NEWS INTERNATIONAL WISHES PROF. AZUBUIKE ONYEBUCHI CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR FMC ABIA STATE .  ON THIS SPECIAL DAY OF YOUR LIFE WE PRAY THAT YOU CONTINUE TO OPEN NEW VISTAS IN YOUR FIELD , INNOVATIVE IDEAS THAT TOUCHES THE LIFE OF HUMANITY IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE, MAY THE ALMIGHTY JEHOVAH CONTINUE TO GUIDE YOU WITH HIS GRACE AND MERCY. WE ASK THAT YOU REMAIN RESOLUTE, FOCUSED AND OPEN MINDED AT ALL TIMES TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED, THE DOWNTRODDEN AND THE HOPELESS IN THE SOCIETY. ONCE AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS. 

*Abia State Environmental Protection Agency: A Paradigm Shift in Cleanliness under Mr. Jonah* The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) has undergone a significant transformation under the leadership of Mr. Ambrose Jonah, marking a paradigm shift in cleanliness and environmental management in the state. With a strong commitment to creating a healthier and more sustainable environment, ASEPA has implemented various initiatives to improve waste management, promote environmental awareness, and enhance public health. *Key Initiatives:* - *Door-to-door waste collection*: ASEPA offers a door-to-door waste collection service using tricycle pickups, available twice weekly at a cost of ₦300 per month. - *Waste recycling plants*: The agency is building waste recycling plants in Aba and Umuahia to shift from waste disposal to resource recovery. - *Community engagement*: ASEPA engages with local communities, businesses, and civil society organizations to promote environmen...

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has finally opened up about reports on his alleged ailing health while in London, United Kingdom. Recall that a social media user, Jackson Use has in a post claimed that Akpabio was sick. In response to Ude’s claim, the Senate President said reacting to such social media is tantamount to going to war. Akpabio’s words, “If you listen to the social media, you will go to war.” In a statement issued on Monday, Jackson Udom, the special assistant to Akpabio on media said the Senate President made the remark when his colleague, Gbenga Daniel visited him in London. According to Udom, Daniel, the chairman of the Senate committee on Navy, confirmed that Akpabio is hale and hearty. Udom said Daniel made a stopover in London to intimate the Senate president of the forthcoming August 16 bye-election to fill the vacant Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo north federal constituency seat in Ogun state (Daniel’s State). He also told the Senate president of his plan to...

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU-- PARTNERING FOR A BETTER NIGERIA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration has been marked by a strong commitment to reforming Nigeria's economy and driving sustainable growth. His Renewed Hope Agenda prioritizes economic diversification, infrastructure development, and poverty alleviation, aiming to create a more prosperous future for Nigerians. *Economic Reforms* Tinubu's economic reform plan includes¹ ²: - *Tax System Overhaul*: Rebuilding and modernizing Nigeria's tax environment to establish a transparent, equitable, and efficient tax framework - *Fiscal Discipline*: Prioritizing productive investments in infrastructure while reducing wasteful expenditures - *Infrastructure Development*: Investing in roads, energy systems, and railway projects to enhance mobility, boost trade, and cut logistics costs *Investing in the Future* The president's administration is focused on³: - *Digital Transformation*: Expanding internet...

ASEPA arrests environmental pollution offenders.   As efforts intensify to keep Abia Clean and healthy, the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, has apprehended environmental pollution offenders in various locations in the state capital. The 17 offenders, comprising 7 males and 10 females, were charged in court over littering and indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the street gutters. Speaking to newsmen, the ASEPA, deputy manager Umuahia zone, Catechist Ambros Jonah, represented by the head of Monitoring Unit, Mr Marcauley Okpara, said the arrest of the violators would serve as a deterrent to others who intentionally violate environmental laws. Jonah emphasized the need for environmental cleanliness and hygiene, stressing that the full weight of the law would come hard on any individual irrespective of societal level. The ASEPA boss repeatedly said the 5pm to 6am dumping of refuse remains, adding that the monitoring team has commenced street-to-street che...

Rt Hon. Chinedum Orji: The Sweet Breeze Of Empowerment By Okey Iboko Giving is not a function of the abundance of your possessions. Kindness is not determined by how much you have in your bank account. Benevolence is a mindset. Having a strong burden to help the helpless,uplift the downtrodden and empower the powerless is a divine calling from God. God himself positions “angels” among men to meet needs and birth destinies. Rt Hon Chinedum Orji is one of such angels among men. He is not just a father, husband, engineer, politician, friend and Grand Patron of Umu Africa. He is much more than that. Ikuku has lived up to his name. The “Sweet Breeze” has touched many. The Sweet Breeze has revived many. The Sweet Breeze has given hope to many. Ikuku has sponsored countless marriages. I the midst of the present economic hardship,he he gave a lot of young men the support and encouragement to settle down and start building families. Ikuku has made a lot of people without hope and su...

Benjamin Kalu: Women occupy 19 out of 469 n’assembly seats — that’s painfully low.  Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, says women occupy a paltry 19 out of 469 seats in the  national assembly . Speaking on Monday in Abuja, at an event aimed at garnering support for the proposed legislation to create reserved seats for women in the national assembly, Kalu said gender inclusion in governance is essential to Nigeria’s progress. He described the number of women in the national assembly as “painfully low”. “As the sponsor of the reserved seats for women bill, I want to make this abundantly clear: this bill is not borne out of sentiment,” he said. Advertisement “It is borne out of reason, out of evidence, out of the stubborn facts of our current reality. It is rooted in the belief that justice delayed is democracy denied. “Nigeria is a nation of over 220 million people, and nearly half [49.3 percent] of  this population are women. And yet...

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Officials of the Federal Government has accused the United States Embassy in Nigeria of overstepping its diplomatic bounds and interfering in the country’s internal affairs, following the circulation of a critical media report targeting Nigerian leaders. Government officials expressed outrage over the U.S. Mission’s alleged role in promoting an article published by The Africa Report, which criticised state governors for lavish spending on new government buildings in Oyo and Gombe States. The report, it is understood, drew backlash in Abuja, with senior sources accusing the U.S. Embassy of encouraging a “smear campaign” under the guise of press freedom. “The embassy’s actions are not only inappropriate but violate diplomatic norms,” a senior government official told reporters. “They have crossed the line into political interference.” The Federal Government defended the governors mentioned in the article, describing Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Go...

The Presidency has dismissed online publications that the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has resigned. Naija News reports that online reports on Saturday alleged that Ojulari was hijacked on Friday and pressured to sign a resignation letter by the chairman of the anti-graft EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, and the director-general of the State Security Service, Adeola Ajayi. Sources who spoke with The Peoples Gazette said Ojulari was repeatedly questioned about what he might know of a British-Nigerian oil businesswoman, Olatimbo Ayinde, who has recently emerged as one of the most powerful forces steering the Tinubu administration. The source stated, “Mr Ojulari told us he didn’t know Olatimbo Ayinde.”  However, a reliable Presidency source who spoke with Vanguard on Saturday described the claims of Ojularo’s resignation as “false and rubbish.” The Presidency also dismissed claims that the Economic and Financia...

Hon. Boniface Isienyi: A Dedicated Advocate for Ikwuano Hon. Boniface Isienyi is a committed lawmaker representing Ikwuano State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly. As a member of the Labour Party, Isienyi has been actively working to address the needs and concerns of his constituents. *Key Initiatives and Advocacies* Some of his notable initiatives include: - *Regulation of Orphanage Homes*: Isienyi presented a motion urging the Abia State government to regulate orphanage homes to curb child abduction and trafficking. He emphasized the need for background checks on staff and volunteers to ensure the safety of vulnerable children.¹ ² ³ - *Security Concerns*: Isienyi has also called for urgent government intervention to address security crises in areas like Ariam Elu Elu, Ikwuano LGA, to restore calmness and ensure safety.⁴ *Community Engagement and Leadership* Isienyi is known for his community engagement and leadership. He has extended felicitations to notabl...

Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh: A Dedicated Representative for Aba North/South. Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh is a renowned philanthropist, businessman, and politician who currently represents Aba North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Popularly known as "Nkuma Dike Ndigbo", Ikwechegh won the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) primary for the Aba North/South House of Representatives ticket in 2022 with a landslide victory, polling 46 out of 72 votes.¹ ² *Commitment to Education* Ikwechegh has shown a strong commitment to improving education in his constituency. He has renovated and refurbished four blocks of classrooms at Ezeama High School and completed the renovation of Riverside Primary School 1 and Riverside Secondary School 2. His vision for transforming education in Aba focuses on three key pillars: *Adequate Structure*, *Facilities and Resources*, and *Legislative Support*.³ ⁴ ⁵ *Community Engagement and Advocacy* As a representative...

Rep. Obi Aguocha: Serving Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South with Dedication Representative Obi Aguocha is a committed servant of the people, diligently representing the constituencies of Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South in the FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. His tenure has been marked by tireless efforts to address the needs and aspirations of his constituents. *Committees and Initiatives* Rep. Aguocha's effectiveness in his role is bolstered by his membership in key legislative committees, where he advocates for projects and policies benefiting his constituencies. Some of his notable initiatives include: - *Infrastructure Development*: Pushing for the improvement of roads and public facilities across Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South. - *Education and Healthcare*: Supporting projects that enhance educational opportunities and healthcare access for his constituents. - *Youth Empowerment*: Implementing programs aimed at empowering youths throug...

Why Chief Henry Ikoh Should Be Abia State's Next Governor in 2027 Abia State, known for its rich cultural heritage and economic potential, is poised for greater development. As the state looks towards the 2027 gubernatorial election, one name stands out as a potential leader who can drive this progress: Chief Henry Ikoh. With his vast experience in politics, industry, and community service, Ikoh possesses the ideal blend of skills to become Abia State's next governor. *Leadership Experience* Chief Ikoh's tenure as *Former Abia State Commissioner for Industry and Technology* and *Former Minister of State for Science, Technology, and Innovation* demonstrates his ability to lead at the highest levels. His experience in governance and policy-making would be invaluable in steering Abia State towards sustainable development. *Industrial Expertise* As the *Founder and Owner of Ikoh Group of Companies*, which includes Harmony Foam Nigeria Limited, Ikoh Oil Nig. Ltd, and...

Abia North group in the United States 🇺🇸of America gears up support for (DIG) rtd, Barr. Azubuko Udah for SENATORIAL CONSTITUENCY COME 2027  THE BIOGRAPHY OF THE MAN BARR AZUBUKO UDAH  DIG Azubuko Joel Udah Esq, NPM, mni (Rtd) OCHIAGHA Nke Izizi Na ISUOFIA Anambra State. OMEZINNAYA Of IBOM-ISII, AROCHUKWU Kingdom. EBUBEDIKE ØLAZI Kingdom, OZUITEM. The Retired Deputy Inspector General Of Police, Barr Azubuko Joel Udah hails from OZUITEM, BENDE LGA, ABIA STATE. He had his First School Certificate From Salvation Army Primary School ABA. He attended the Ibo National High School, ABA & later Government College, UMUAHIA. He attended the Foremost University, The University Of IBADAN and Graduated in June 1978 with a B.Sc. Degree in Political Science. He Enlisted into d NIGERIA POLICE FORCE As a Cadet ASP in August 1979 after the Mandatory Service in the Old Oyo State. He Served in so many Commands of the Force all over the Federation and Rose To the Rank Of a DEPUTY...

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MEETING OF OLD BENDE STAKEHOLDERS The people of Old Bende region made up of 9 LGAS in Abia State under the aegis of the Old Bende Progressive Union, after a solidarity and courtesy visit to the member representing the Aba North & South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, today, Monday 28, 2025, unanimously resolved as follows: 1) We, the stakeholders of Old Bende of Abia State have taken note of the developmental strides and democratic gains Abia state has made since May 29, 2023 when Dr. Alex Otti was sworn in as the Executive Governor of Abia State.  2) The Governor has since his emergence justified the trust we reposed on him by embarking on transformational projects like the Abia International Airport, the Abia Seaport, the Abia Stadium City, Abia Industrial Park among others. These projects have in no small measure placed Abia on the map as one of the...