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I’m In Enugu Gov’ship Contest To Win – Kingsley Udeh

I’m In Enugu Gov’ship Contest To Win – Kingsley Udeh

A leading contender for the Peoples Democratic Party governorship ticket in Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, says he is optimistic that he will emerge victorious at the primaries slated for next month. Udeh who was screened Thursday at the PDP Zonal Office in Enugu said he was in the contest to win. "I am running to win. I represent the hopes and aspirations of the youths and citizens of Enugu State, including those in the diaspora. I have the capacity, experience and passion to consolidate on the legacies and achievements of our Governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi." Speaking…
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Justice Minister, Malami, Is APC Favourite For Kebbi Governorship

Justice Minister, Malami, Is APC Favourite For Kebbi Governorship

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has announced a bid for the Kebbi governorship race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). With the declaration, Malami who wields a lot of influence in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, has turned out the clear favourite for the ticket. Many believe his aspiration enjoys Buhari's support. Malami lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination contest to the incumbent governor, Atiku Bagudu, eight years ago. The party’s governorship primary is slated to hold on May 23. Malami who initially denied media reports about…
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Enugu Rep Says PDP Meetings Infiltrated By Rented Thugs

Enugu Rep Says PDP Meetings Infiltrated By Rented Thugs

…warns that "nobody has the monopoly of violence" SYDNEY EZENTA The member representing Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dennis Oguerinwa Amadi has claimed that armed political thugs were brought in to disrupt the last party stakeholders meetings in many parts of Enugu State. In Udi where he was reportedly disgraced out of the meeting, Amadi alleged that the gathering was infiltrated by "rented political thugs mostly from 9th Mile axis" adding that he did not allow his followers on that day to react physically so as to avoid mayhem which might arise. The lawmaker was reacting…
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Dennis Amadi: A Sneaky Rep Gets His Reward (1)

Dennis Amadi: A Sneaky Rep Gets His Reward (1)

SHEDDY OZOENE One of the parables that many easily recall from the Good Book, is the touching story of the prodigal son as recorded in the gospel of Luke. In the book, Jesus tells of a son who asks his father for his inheritance. He goes ahead to squander it recklessly on a life of indulgence, becomes destitute, works as hired hand in a pig farm before he realizes his foolishness and returns home. There are similarities between the story and the events of the past three years as they involve the Member representing Udi/Ezeagu federal constituency in the House…
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2023: High Time Tinubu Stopped Whining Over Osinbajo’s Aspiration

2023: High Time Tinubu Stopped Whining Over Osinbajo’s Aspiration

By aspiring for the highest political office in Nigeria, Osinbajo has committed no crime – not against Tinubu or anyone else. It is high time the Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom and Asiwaju of Lagos politics stopped whining over Osinbajo’s aspiration. Let the people decide. That is the beauty of democracy. IKECHUKWU AMAECHI On Monday, April 11, Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. In a short broadcast via his Twitter handle after months of speculation, Osinbajo said having served as Vice President “under a true Nigerian patriot, a servant of the nation in…
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2023: Is Ugwuanyi Planning A Surprise For Enugu?

2023: Is Ugwuanyi Planning A Surprise For Enugu?

JOHN-FRANCIS NWAROH The setting in Enugu today is like that of 2007. The eventful tenure of Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani as Enugu State governor was coming to an end and a crowd of aspirants had formed for the state governorship under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Many of his aides and political associates who rose from the ranks of Ebeano, the political group he formed, were jostling to take over from him. The list included die-hard Ebeano disciples like Deputy Governor Okechukwu Itanyi, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his Secretary to the State Government Dan Shere, presidential adviser Prof. Osita Ogbu, former Udi Chairman…
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Uzor Receives Endorsement In Udi, As PDP Members Boo Dennis Amadi

Uzor Receives Endorsement In Udi, As PDP Members Boo Dennis Amadi

By Sydney Ezenta It was a memorable outing on Saturday for Dr. Festus Uzor, Chief of Staff to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, as stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Udi endorsed his aspiration to run for the House of Representatives. Uzor who seeks to represent Udi-Ezeagu federal constituency in the National Assembly had informed the crowded meeting at the Udi Local Government Legislative Hall, that he had completed his nomination form and was in Udi to seek their approval to submit it to the party. With one voice, party leaders at the monthly stakeholders meeting approved his request to…
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Udeh: I’ll Advance Ugwuanyi’s Good Governance Ideals

Udeh: I’ll Advance Ugwuanyi’s Good Governance Ideals

At 42, Dr. Kingsley Udeh is head of the back room where the lofty policy initiatives of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi are formulated. He is a Development expert with versatile academic qualifications and multi-sectoral experience in governance. Udeh holds a Master’s Degree in Law (Nottingham) and PhD from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Until he resigned last week to seek the PDP nomination for governor, Ude was Special Adviser to Ugwuanyi. With a solid base as a cross between the youth and the older generation that constitute the political leadership in the state, he is untainted by any past unsavoury…
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As Kaduna Is Shut Off By Road, Air And Rail

As Kaduna Is Shut Off By Road, Air And Rail

BOLAJI ADEBIYI Recent terror attacks close all routes to Kaduna It takes personal restraint and courage not to be cynical about the mass graveyard that Nigeria has become under the watch of Muhammadu Buhari. Carried into power at the fourth try on the back of a general disenchantment with the security situation in the country, Nigerians looked forward to an improved and secured environment that would provide a conducive atmosphere for their economic growth and development. Almost seven years after, many discerning Nigerians have now come to the conclusion that indeed, 2015 was a mistake and its product, an avoidable…
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Bianca: Why I Slapped Ebele Obiano

Bianca: Why I Slapped Ebele Obiano

"The Former First Lady Was Drunk" Widow of the late Igbo leader, Ikemba Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Bianca, has shed light on what led to the fight between her and the immediate former First Lady of Anambra State, Ebelechukwu Obiano. Bianca said the former First Lady was drunk and verbally abused her at the public event. The incident resulted in Bianca giving the former First Lady a slap during the inauguration of the new governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo on Thursday. In an interview with Arise TV on Friday, Bianca said she was already seated when Ebelechukwu arrived at the venue…
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