Politics

Feb
22
2023
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The National Assembly Election In Enugu West: A Choice Between Progress And Propaganda

The National Assembly Election In Enugu West: A Choice Between Progress And Propaganda

Opinion, Politics
 BY  ANAYO AGU Reading one of Dr. Price Pritchett’s books, I came across the idea that “Choice is the most powerful force in the world.”  It is also presented as a tool of change because the choices we make determine how we live and significantly shape our future and those of generations yet unborn.  In representative democracy as in Igbo culture and tradition, trust is the gold-standard of measurement of the personality of a potential representative or emissary.  It should therefore be the measure of contents of character of who merits representing us as distinguished senator and honorable member at the…
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Feb
20
2023
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Obidient Movement Endorses Peter Obi For President, Ekwunife For Senate

Obidient Movement Endorses Peter Obi For President, Ekwunife For Senate

Politics
*Says Senator Not Working Against Peter Obi's Aspiration Leaders of the New Nigeria Mandate, a major support group within the OBIDIENT family in Anambra State, have endorsed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi for the presidency and Senator Uche Ekwunife of the Peoples Democratic Party for another term as the Senator for Anambra Central. They have subsequently directed their teeming members especially in Anambra Central to mobilize their supporters and vote along that line on Saturday. Obi In a statement made available to newsmen after a press conference in Awka on Monday February 20, 2023, the…
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Feb
17
2023
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Ekwunife: The Courage To Stand By What Is Right

Ekwunife: The Courage To Stand By What Is Right

Politics
(A review of the scuttled Anambra Central debate) By Justus Ezeokoye The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife, Iyom, was obviously happy when the maiden debate for Senatorial candidates in Anambra Central was announced. As the sitting Senator for the district, such a debate will be a good platform for her to showcase her impressive scorecard and unveil her plans for the future. As the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for next week's senatorial election who has run an issue- based campaign, it was an opportunity to show the glaring contrast between her candidature and those of…
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Feb
10
2023
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Ekwunife Promises Job Placements, More Projects For Anambra Central

Ekwunife Promises Job Placements, More Projects For Anambra Central

BREAKING, Politics
* Says She Wants To Be Judged By Her Performance Despite her impressive record in the provision of critical infrastructure and federal job placements for her constituents, the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife (Iyom) has promised to double her effort in those regards if reelected on 25th February, 2023. The Senator was speaking at a meeting with a cross-section of stakeholders in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday. She told the gathering at Obosi Urban secretariat that she was able to achieve the milestones so far recorded through her reach within the…
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Jan
27
2023
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Court Disqualifies Victor Umeh as Anambra LP Senatorial Candidate

Court Disqualifies Victor Umeh as Anambra LP Senatorial Candidate

BREAKING, Politics
Our Reporter The Labour Party senatorial candidate for Anambra Central zone in the February 25 general election, Chief Victor Umeh, has been disqualified by a Federal High Court 1, sitting in Awka. The Federal High Court 1, Awka presided over by Justice H. A. Nganjiwa, on Friday, disqualified Umeh on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act. In a three-hour judgment, Nganjiwa disqualified Umeh on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act as it concerns his membership status of party primary. The court noted that there was no evidence that the resignation…
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Oct
22
2022
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2023 Presidency: Y. Y Sani Has Capacity To Fix Nigeria – ADP VP, Dr. Okey Udo.

2023 Presidency: Y. Y Sani Has Capacity To Fix Nigeria – ADP VP, Dr. Okey Udo.

Interviews, Opinion, Politics
The seasoned forensic auditor and Vice Presidential Candidate of Action Democratic Party, ADP, Dr. Okey Udo has asserted that leaders must understand the rudiments of utilizing the resources because it is the ideology of such sound leaders that will guarantee the technological, political, and economic well-being of the country, insisting that when the land oil is not put to good use by the "Intellectual oil" in the head, the country faces banditry, kidnapping, and patches of secession calls as we witness today. That is why you see some countries with oil getting poorer while the ones without "land Oil"l use…
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Sep
27
2022
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2023: Again, Peter Obi Confers with Obasanjo In Abeokuta

2023: Again, Peter Obi Confers with Obasanjo In Abeokuta

Politics
Campaigns Kick Off Wednesday The Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Dr. Peter Obi on Monday met with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Its the third time Obi would be conferring with the former military Head of State who also served as President from 1999 to 2007. Obasanjo and Obi As the campaigns start nationwide tomorrow, Obi is pushing to become Nigeria’s president next year. The Labour Party’s presidential candidate uploaded photos of the visit on his Twitter page on Monday, saying he deeply appreciated the opportunity to hold extensive discussions with Obasanjo on Monday. The exchanges, according…
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Sep
23
2022
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The Problem With Our Politics, By Amaka Oduh

The Problem With Our Politics, By Amaka Oduh

Opinion, Politics
OPINION This weekend I visited Virginia for a burial ceremony and met a well-established middle-aged Nigerian man. During the introduction, I mentioned I was into politics. I noticed that his tone of voice and demeanor changed, suddenly. He said, “I hate Politics.” He went on about his disappointments with Nigerian politicians, described their politics as a playground for greedy and unpatriotic people. He told the story of how a renowned politician spent over 1.5m Naira in one night in a popular Enugu nightclub in his presence. He firmly stated he did not want anything to do with politicians. I clearly…
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Aug
20
2022
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Again, Deadlock Over Ayu As Atiku And Wike’s Teams Meet In PH

Again, Deadlock Over Ayu As Atiku And Wike’s Teams Meet In PH

Politics
Reconciliation teams to meet again, says Mimiko The continued stay in office of the Peoples Democratic Party National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, has again brought to a deadlock, the party's reconciliation efforts following disagreements over the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the Presidential candidate and the choice of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate. Governor Nyesom Wike who had earlier contested the presidential ticket of the party and lost to Atiku, has been at loggerheads with the Presidential candidate ever since he declined to pick him as his running mate. Iyorchia Ayu Members of a committee created by Atiku and…
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Aug
14
2022
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Kenya Elections: William Ruto, Raila Odinga In Tight Race For President

Kenya Elections: William Ruto, Raila Odinga In Tight Race For President

Foreign, Politics
BBC News, Nairobi13 August 2022 With almost half of the results from Kenya's presidential election now confirmed, the two main candidates are running neck and neck. Deputy President William Ruto has taken a slight lead over ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga - 51% against 48%. The head of the electoral commission has admitted that announcing the result of Tuesday's election is too slow. The verification of results has been stopped several times after complaints by supporters of the main candidates. Ruto...ahead On Saturday night, Mr Odinga's supporters entered a restricted area and accosted electoral officials, accusing them of tampering with the…
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