Imo North

A former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has vowed to legally challenge the ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja ordering the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to take over his prosecution in a case of alleged harassment against an Abuja-based woman, Chinyere Amuchienwa.

Imo North 2023: Ex-Governor Ohakim withdraws from APC senatorial race

May 28, 2022

Concerned leaders and youths in Imo North senatorial district have urged political parties to field their candidates for the 2023 senate elections from the northern part of the zone in order to ensure equity and fairness.

Imo North 2023: Group seeks equity, fair play for senate seat

May 3, 2022

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday inaugurated some constituency projects attracted to Abia North Senatorial District by the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Kalu.

Senate president inaugurates Senator Kalu’s constituency projects

April 16, 2022

It is obvious that the senators voted based on the interest of their parties and where their political fortunes lie. This indeed will definitely have wide-range implications on our polity come 2023. It also goes a long way to show those who favour free, fair and credible elections and those who do not; as well as those who want to upset the apple cart and those who do not.

Electoral Bill: How senators voted along party lines

July 17, 2021

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Saturday, upheld the disqualification of Sir Chuwuma Ibezim as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Senatorial by-election held in Imo North on December 5, 2020.

Senator Ibezim clamours for additional state in South-East

June 13, 2021

The President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, swore-in Chukwuma Frank Ibezim as the new Senator representing Imo North senatorial district of Imo State.

Frank Ibezim sworn in as new Imo North senator

April 27, 2021

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Saturday, upheld the disqualification of Sir Chuwuma Ibezim as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Senatorial by-election held in Imo North on December 5, 2020.

Imo North by-election: INEC issues certificate of return to Frank Ibezim

April 24, 2021

The supreme court, on Friday, dismissed a suit filed by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC), seeking the review of a judgment ordering it to pay N17 billion to some Ogoni communities in Rivers state.

Supreme Court: Justice Aboki not mentioned in petition against justices

March 25, 2021

The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Ikanade Agba, says to reduce the over 2.5 million acutely malnourished and stunted children, the Federal Government is implementing innovative policies and strategies that are appropriately funded, data-driven and sustainable.

Minister: Why President Buhari approved N34 billion for rural roads

February 18, 2021

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Saturday, upheld the disqualification of Sir Chuwuma Ibezim as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Senatorial by-election held in Imo North on December 5, 2020.

Imo North bye election: Appeal Court upholds Frank Ibezim’s disqualification as APC candidate

February 6, 2021

Imo North bye-election: Supreme Court dismisses Ifeanyi Ararume’s appeal

February 5, 2021

PDP heads to tribunal over Imo North by-election result

January 30, 2021

Director-General, New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD), Gloria Akobundu, has called for an end to youth restiveness in Nigeria, promising to initiate programs that would positively engage youths.

NEPAD chief calls for end to youth restiveness

January 11, 2021

National Assembly asks INEC to consider underage married girls as voters

December 20, 2020

Protesting youths barricade entrance to INEC offices in Imo

December 9, 2020