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Apr

12

2022

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RT. Rev. Daniel Imo: The Primus Inter Pares – Pt. I

Abia North, Abia State, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics, Rev. Dan Imo

By Dave Uma One of the primary objectives of voting people into political office is for the provision of services to the electorates, albeit, dividends of democracy that gives credence to the intended meaning of democracy which the main objective is to bring development closer to the masses. This could explain why some of these public office holders easily adopt names such as SERVANT LEADERS, CHIEF SERVANTS etc, especially to infer confirmation of readiness to serve or prove of serving in line with the conditions described above. Howbeit, as positive and good these names or appellations might be to have…

Apr

11

2022

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Opinion on 1966 Coup: Pastor Tunde Bakare and the Lies of a failed State

Metro, Politics2023, Freedom, Igbo President, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

By Chuks Iloegbunam. Pastor Tunde Bakare of The Citadel Global Community Church recently spoke through his hat while preaching a sermon. He told his congregation that, during the January 15, 1966 military action that toppled the First Republic, the soldiers that took Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa removed his turban, poured wine on his head and force-fed him with the alcohol. For abominating him, Balewa, just before he was shot, pronounced a curse on Ndigbo, to the effect that no one from the ethnic group will ever dare rule over Nigeria. Mr. Bakare’s story, fanciful as it sounds, is a…

Apr

11

2022

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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

11

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

11

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

11

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

11

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

11

2022

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

Health, MetroCrime, Health, Metro, Opinion, Osinachi Nwachukwu, RIP

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

10

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

09

2022

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

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Next Level, Nigeria, NRM, Opinion, Politics

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…