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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

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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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May
27
2022
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Ogbonnaya Onu: Keeping A Date With Destiny

Ogbonnaya Onu: Keeping A Date With Destiny

Opinion, Politics
By KELVIN GILBERT He doesn’t seem like the typical Nigerian politician of this era. Calm and unassuming, former Abia State governor and the immediate past minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has however managed to remain one of President Muhammadu Buhari’s long serving cabinet members for the better part of his administration until he resigned to contest for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). But how far can he go in a contest that is not just crowded but populated by money bags in a highly monetised political system? Onu, like 24 other APC chieftains,…
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May
12
2022
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Onyema Intensifies Campaign, Restates Confidence In Gov. Ugwuanyi

Onyema Intensifies Campaign, Restates Confidence In Gov. Ugwuanyi

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One of the leading contestants for the Enugu West Senatorial seat, Barrister OAU Onyema says he deserves to get the Peoples Democratic Party ticket for the 2023 election. He told a cross-section of the party's delegates who visited him on Wednesday that he has made sacrifices for the progress of the party and should be rewarded for his loyalty and steadfastness. The meeting which he called in his residence in GRA, Enugu, attracted over 100 delegates from Udi, Ezeagu, Oji River, Aninri and Awgu Local Government Areas. While he solicited their prayers and their support, however,Onyema restated his confidence in…
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May
12
2022
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Enugu 2023: False Tale Of Ugwuanyi’s ‘Preferred Candidate’

Enugu 2023: False Tale Of Ugwuanyi’s ‘Preferred Candidate’

Opinion, Politics
BIBIAN ANEKWE A Political Scientist, Ambrose Bierce took a swipe at the political class and concluded with his description of politics as a strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles... .the conduct of public affairs for private advantage. While this assertion might be universally applied, the denotative implications of this description is more at home in our clime. Though, we might point to a few among the political class who have distinguished themselves with regard to the conduct of public affairs for public advantage. Yet, they remain in the minority. Interestingly, the Holy writ of Christian religion is…
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May
09
2022
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Northern Group Drafts Goodluck Jonathan Into APC Presidential Contest

Northern Group Drafts Goodluck Jonathan Into APC Presidential Contest

BREAKING, Politics
OUR REPORTERS After months of speculations and denials, former President Goodluck Jonathan has finally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jonathan who belonged to the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) lost the nation's presidency to Muhammadu Buhari of the APC in 2015. Though Jonathan is yet to announce his defection from the PDP to the APC, his membership of the ruling party was confirmed today after documents surfaced that he has paid the mandatory N100,000 for the expression of interest and nomination forms for the party's 2023 presidential contest. It is believed that a coalition of groups funded by two Northern…
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May
04
2022
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Akpabio, Oshiomhole Give Reasons For Joining Presidential Race

Akpabio, Oshiomhole Give Reasons For Joining Presidential Race

BREAKING, Politics
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan expected to join the race soon Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio and the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole Wednesday joined the presidential race for the 2023 election. Both are running on the platform of the APC. While Akpabio made his declaration before a mammoth crowd at Ikot Ekpene Stadium in Akwa Ibom State, Oshiomhole chose the Cyprain Ekwensi Cultural Centre in Abuja. It was at the same venue Mr Akpabio announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the ruling APC three years ago. Mr…
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Apr
29
2022
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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

2023 Guber, Politics
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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Apr
28
2022
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Justice Minister, Malami, Is APC Favourite For Kebbi Governorship

Justice Minister, Malami, Is APC Favourite For Kebbi Governorship

2023 Guber, Politics
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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Apr
25
2022
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Enugu Rep Says PDP Meetings Infiltrated By Rented Thugs

Enugu Rep Says PDP Meetings Infiltrated By Rented Thugs

BREAKING, Politics
…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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