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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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Apr
22
2022
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Dennis Amadi: A Sneaky Rep Gets His Reward (1)

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

Politics
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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Apr
21
2022
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2023: High Time Tinubu Stopped Whining Over Osinbajo’s Aspiration

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

Opinion, Politics
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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Apr
13
2022
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2023: Is Ugwuanyi Planning A Surprise For Enugu?

2023: Is Ugwuanyi Planning A Surprise For Enugu?

2023 Guber, Politics
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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Apr
09
2022
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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

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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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Apr
09
2022
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Udeh: I’ll Advance Ugwuanyi’s Good Governance Ideals

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

2023 Guber, Interviews, Politics
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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