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Apr

2022

Game On: I will not relent, nor falter till Arochukwu Constituency is salvaged – IOK

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Next Level, Politics, Prince Ike Okorafor

After successfully picking his nomination and expression of interest form to contest for the State Assembly position in 2023, the maverick, committed and result-oriented US-Based politician, technocrat and educationist, Prince Ike Okoroafor, IOK (Dike Ogu 1 of Abam), has reiterated his determination to continue to push for a paradigm shift in the way things are done presently, to a phase where the people of Arochukwu State Constituency can get a better bargain and best Democratic dividends closer to them. Speaking to some journalists on Thursday 7th April 2022 at APGA Headquarters in Abuja after picking his form, Prince Ike Okorafor…

Apr

2022

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Prospects of HOPE 2023, Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign

Politics2023, Economy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Yahaya Bello

By Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr “Every generation out of relative obscurity discovers its mission, fulfills it or betrays it.” –. Frantz Fanon Three decades ago there was a movement that shook all known socio-political foundation in our nation’s historicity. It was a watershed. It was captioned HOPE ’93. It was a movement and a moment. It had Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola MKO as the visioner, the driver and the candidate. It was a Muslim/Muslim ticket with Babagana Kingibe as running mate, indiscriminate of creed or clan. And they won the election that was highly adjudged the freest and the…

Apr

2022

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2023: Bar Etigwe Uwa Describes Aba to Be A Sleeping Giant As He Joins Abia Governorship Race

Abia North, Abia State, PoliticsAbia State, Etigwe Uwa, Next Level, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Bar. Etigwe Uwa, (SAN), has officially declared his interest to run for the office of the number one seat of Abia State come 2023 under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He said the State, has been robbed off its glory over the past years, adding that it was regrettable that the State cannot compete with other neighbouring States, due to the quality of personnel surrounding the administration. Etigwe who stated this while interacting with newsmen in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, on Sunday, faulted the idea of anointing candidates in…

Apr

2022

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2023 Abia Guber: Group offers to purchase nomination form for Kalu Idika Okwara

Abia North, Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Kalu Idika, Next Level, Ohafia, Personality, Politics

A group, Bende Progressive Forum, California, has offered to purchase the expression of interest and nomination forms of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, for Chief Kalu Idika Okwara should he decide to contest the Abia State governorship election in 2023. Idika Okwara is yet to officially declare his interest in the governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday, James Orji, convener of the forum, said Kalu Idika Okwara’s “rare” qualities have endeared him to the group, noting that his political ideologies and determination for a better Abia State aligns with the vision of the group. The group appealed to…

Apr

2022

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Arochukwu/Ohafia: Ibe Okwara Osonwa Promises Advancement Of Youth, Women

Abia North, Abia State, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara, Next Level, Ohafia, Politics

Ibe Okwara Osonwa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and House of Representatives aspirant for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that youths and women in the constituency are given the much needed incentives and atmosphere to thrive and attain a new level of social status if he is voted to represent them in 2023. Osonwa, a consummate financial expert, stated this in Abuja on Sunday while interacting with Arochukwu Professionals, noting that "critical youth investment is a panache for national development and advancement." According to Osonwa, “women are not just home-builders but also community…

Apr

2022

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How Osinachi Nwachukwu died of domestic violence revealed, police arrest husband

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Following the sudden death of a popular Nigerian gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, it has been revealed that the artist died of domestic violence. Osinachi was pronounced dead on Friday night in an undisclosed hospital in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Earlier reports claimed that she died of cancer, but the social media has been flooded with different versions of how the singer suffered domestic violence with her husband prior to her death. A source close to the deceased’s family, who spoke to Dailypost on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Osinachi was a victim of domestic violence, describing her marriage as…

Apr

2022

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Abia North Youth Agenda (ANYA), Charges Ikpeazu To Uphold Equity, Defend Unity

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A body of concerned Abia Youths of Abia North extraction under the auspices of Abia North Youth Agenda (ANYA), has on Saturday, called on the Executive Governor of the state, His Excellency, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, PhD, to apply wisdom in handling the pressing question of power rotation anchored on the principles of "Charter of Equity", arguing that it has remained the most respected and sacred foundation that kept the state at relative peace since her creation over 3 decades ago. This call was contained in a communique issued at the end of their emergency stakeholders meeting in Umuahia to jaw-jaw…

Apr

2022

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ABIAGUBER2023: NRM Approves Sales Of Expression Of Interest Form For Youths, Women, Others.

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Mr. Kalu Ijomah Ukeh's party, the National Rescue Movement, NRM, has approved the sales of expression of interest and nomination forms for all categories of positions ahead of the 2023 general elections as resolved during the Emergency NEC meeting of the party. The NEC also approved the NRM Electoral Guidelines, Timetable, and Schedule of Activities to conduct the party’s Primary Elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Sola Afuye, pronounced this in a press conference during the handing over ceremony of the party’s flag to the new National Chairman of the party after his emergence at the party’s National…

Apr

2022

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2023 Presidency: PDP Southern Governors insist on zoning

Metro, Politics2023, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

As the next year’s general election draws nearer, the governors from the South on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have insisted that the 2023 presidential ticket be zoned to the South for fairness and equity. The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom-led 37-man PDP zoning committee had earlier reportedly recommended that the 2023 ticket be thrown open. Coming out from a meeting in the early hours of Saturday in Akwa Ibom House, Abuja, the PDP Southern Governors stressed that they were committed to the party’s unity. They insisted that the best thing to do for the unity of…

Apr

2022

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Nigeria 2023 elections: Rotimi Amaechi declares intention to succeed Buhari

Politics2023, All Progressives Congress, Chibuike Amaechi, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has finally declared his ambition to become Nigeria’s President in 2023. Amaechi made the declaration at an ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) event in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The former Rivers Governor said he would seek the party’s ticket to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. “I stand before you today to declare my intention and submit my application to serve as your next President”, he announced. In attendance are top APC chieftains, including the ex-national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, Senator Gbemi Saraki, Senator Ali Ndume, Victor Giadom, Salihu Mustapha. A fortnight ago, reports had it that the…