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Jun
23
2022
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Ike Ekweremadu, Wife, Arrested in UK

Ike Ekweremadu, Wife, Arrested in UK

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Ike Ekweremadu, former deputy senate president, and his wife, Beatrice Nwanneka, have been arrested in the United Kingdom. The two have been charged to court for bringing a child to the UK for organ harvesting. Confirming the arrests in a statement, the Metropolitan Police said the pair were charged to court on Thursday following an investigation by the police’ specialist crime team. The police added that the investigation was launched after detectives were alerted to potential offences under modern slavery legislation in May 2022. “Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, 55 (10.9.66) of Nigeria is charged with conspiracy to arrange/facilitate travel of another…
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Jun
16
2022
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In Brilliant Speech Praising Atiku, Okowa Accepts VP Nomination

In Brilliant Speech Praising Atiku, Okowa Accepts VP Nomination

Politics
Delta State Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate for the 2023 General Elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has solutions to the numerous challenges bedeviling the country. Okowa said this on Thursday in his acceptance speech after his nomination as Vice-Presidential Candidate of the PDP at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. He said that the solutions to Nigeria's problems as a nation lay in Atiku’s book "My Covenant With Nigeria" and urged party members and all Nigerians to join hands with the PDP to rescue the nation from maladministration. According to him, we…
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Jun
16
2022
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Atiku Picks Ifeanyi Okowa As VP Candidate

Atiku Picks Ifeanyi Okowa As VP Candidate

BREAKING, Politics
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has announced Delta State governor, Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate for the 2023 presidential election. Atiku made the announcement on Thursday afternoon at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja. He said one of the considerations for Okowa’s choice was his suitability to succeed him after his tenure in office if eventually elected as president. “I am delighted to announce Governor Ifeanyi A. Okowa as my Vice Presidential candidate. I look forward to travelling our great country together, engaging with all Nigerians and building a shared future of peace, unity, and…
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Jun
09
2022
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Tinubu: Back story and the morning after

Tinubu: Back story and the morning after

Opinion, Politics
Whereas Tinubu knew that the cabal knew his potential to damage the party in the event that the cabal chose to muscle him out, Osinbajo, with a significantly lower deterrent value, was relying almost 100 percent on Buhari’s benevolence.  By Azu Ishiekwene After the feisty, if not bitter, presidential primary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ended on Wednesday with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerging the party’s candidate for the next election, the overriding instinct is to throw the losers under the bus. You can hardly blame Tinubu’s camp. The man had a raw deal right up to the last minute. For seven years, he was literally an outsider in a party…
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Jun
08
2022
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Bola Tinubu Beats Osinbajo, Amaechi To Clinch APC Presidential Ticket

Bola Tinubu Beats Osinbajo, Amaechi To Clinch APC Presidential Ticket

BREAKING, Politics
South-East Cries Injustice Former Lagos state Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday emerged the All Progressives Congress flagbearer for the 2023 presidential contest. He beat 22 other aspirants to win the prize. The presidential primary election was the high point of the party's National Convention held in Abuja. Senator Ahmad Lawan Tinubu scored a total of 1,271 votes to beat former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amechi and Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to second and third places, respectively. Amaechi garnered 316 votes while Osinbajo got 235 votes. Former Minister of Sciences and Technology Ogbonnaya Onu scored 1vote while Senate President Ahmad…
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Jun
08
2022
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Zoning: South-East Candidates Lament Injustice At APC Presidential Primaries

Zoning: South-East Candidates Lament Injustice At APC Presidential Primaries

Politics
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Clinches Ticket With 1,271 Votes The National Convention of the All Progressives Congress has come to an end in Abuja but the cry of injustice from presidential aspirants from the South-East is still ringing. The high point of the event was the presidential primary election which produced Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party's presidential candidate for the 2023 election. Tinubu who is from Lagos state in the South-West clinched the position with 1,271 of the 2,322 votes cast. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba Most of the aspirants from the South-East said the party ought to have specifically zoned its presidential…
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Jun
06
2022
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APC Presidential Contest: Why Ken Nnamani Withdrew

APC Presidential Contest: Why Ken Nnamani Withdrew

BREAKING, Politics
By Our Reporter Speculations are rife in Abuja that former Senate President Ken Nnamani withdrew from the presidential contest of the All Progressives Congress because his chances of clinching the ticket were low. While this may be true, going by calculations, a source close to Senator Nnamani said he was not optimistic that the outcome of the presidential primary election would meet the expectations of Nigerians. Nnamani had said he was actually disappointed with the poor management of the primary election activities so far. The party's national convention which will be concluded on Tuesday with the nomination of presidential flagbearer,…
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Jun
06
2022
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Gov. Umahi: APC Should Go Further And Zone 2023 Presidency To The South-East

Gov. Umahi: APC Should Go Further And Zone 2023 Presidency To The South-East

Politics
OUR REPORTER Frontline All Progressives Congress presidential aspirant, Engr. David Umahi has asked the party leadership to micro-zone the Presidential ticket to the South East in the interest of equity and justice. Umahi who was speaking Monday morning on Arise News, commended the decision of some Northern governors and leaders to move the partys Presidential ticket to the South, but he insists they should go beyond that and specify that the South-East should take the ticket. President Buhari According to him, the Southern part of the country has three geopolitical zones, so the party should bring more clarity. He admonished…
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Jun
02
2022
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Uche Ekwunife Nominated As Senate Minority Leader

Uche Ekwunife Nominated As Senate Minority Leader

Politics
The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial district, Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom) has been nominated as the new Senate Minority Leader. This follows the recent defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South) from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The nomination was conveyed in a letter to the the PDP National Chairman, Iyorcha Ayu by the South East PDP Senate Caucus. In the letter dated June 1, eight senators of the South East caucus including Senator Ike Ekweremadu (Enugu West) , Senator Chimaroke Nnamani (Enugu East) , Senator T.A Orji (Abia Central), Senator Sam…
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Jun
02
2022
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Ekweremadu Laments Betrayal, Withdraws From Enugu Guber Contest

Ekweremadu Laments Betrayal, Withdraws From Enugu Guber Contest

2023 Guber, BREAKING, Politics
After long speculations over his political future since his failure to clinch nomination for the governorship contest in Enugu State, former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu says he has rested that ambition. Ekweremadu who expressed interest for the contest on the platform of the Peoples Democracy Party, was reportedly shopping for a new platform to actualize his ambition. In a press statement he personally signed, he has recommited himself to the unity of the PDP and thrown his weight behind Peter Mbah who won the party's governorship nomination. Peter Mbah The Senator gave several reasons that led to his decision…
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