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Apr
20
2022
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Drop your presidential bid, Afenifere leader tells Tinubu, Osinbajo

Drop your presidential bid, Afenifere leader tells Tinubu, Osinbajo

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Kayode Oyero and Victor Ayeni Leader of Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has said that presidential aspirants from the South-West geopolitical zone including Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, should forget their presidential ambitions. He said it was the turn of the South-East to produce Nigeria’s next President after the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), in May 2023. The elder statesman made his position known in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday. According to him, it is an injustice for a South-West President to emerge in 2023 after ex-President…
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Apr
20
2022
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BREAKING: APC settles for indirect primary, rules out consensus

BREAKING: APC settles for indirect primary, rules out consensus

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The All Progressives Congress will choose its presidential candidate through an indirect primary election. The decision was reached at the party’s 11th National Executive Committee meeting held at the Transcorp Hotel in Abuja. Also, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and other leaders of the party transmitted their powers to the National Working Committee of the APC to make decisions for a period of 90 days. Among those who will be contesting the APC Presidential primary are Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu; the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi; and Governor…
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Apr
20
2022
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2023: APC fixes presidential nomination form for N100m

2023: APC fixes presidential nomination form for N100m

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has fixed N100 million for its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morgan, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abuja, on Wednesday. Earlier, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the APC transferred its powers to the National Working Committee (NWC). APC’s NEC transferred its power to NWC under the leadership of its National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu for the next 90 days. National Secretary of APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore told the gathering that Senate President, Ahmed Lawan moved the motion and was seconded by Governor Nasir El-rufai.
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Apr
20
2022
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Form A Symbiotic Relationship With ABSG, Info. Commissioner Advises OMPAN

Form A Symbiotic Relationship With ABSG, Info. Commissioner Advises OMPAN

Abia State, Metro, Politics, , ,
Abia State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Eze Chikamnayo has counselled the Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria, OMPAN not to be retrogressive in their activities but through their functions, form a symbiotic relationship with the government. Speaking in his office when the new executive of OMPAN Abia State chapter paid a courtesy visit, Chief Chikamnayo also reminded them that a thorough breed Journalists is a catalyst and a facilitator. Chikamnayo who harped on professionalism and development Journalism, encouraged the OMPAN to aim at becoming partners in progress with the government and other development agencies. His words, "Become a catalyst…
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Apr
18
2022
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Amuru Abam Youth Executive Endorses Prince Ike Okorafor For Assembly 2023

Amuru Abam Youth Executive Endorses Prince Ike Okorafor For Assembly 2023

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The House of Assembly hopeful for Arochukwu State Constituency, Prince Ike Okorafor today being 17th April, 2022 received in audience the Executives of Amuru Abam Youth for a courtesy visit in his country home at Ozu Abam. The group was a composition of Past and current home and abroad Exco ably led by Mr. Ukansi Huoma and while addressing the APGA aspirant, the spokes-person of the group described the conquest as Abam project and pledged their unflinching support to ensure that Abam is not found missing in action in the scheme of politics come 2023. This decision according to the…
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Apr
18
2022
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2023: Town Union Backs Kalu Idika Okwara For 2023 Governorship

2023: Town Union Backs Kalu Idika Okwara For 2023 Governorship

Abia North, Abia State, Metro, Politics, , , ,
The national leadership of Ndi Ibe Ohafia Development Union, NDU, Sunday, declared their support for Chief Kalu Idika Okwara ahead of the 2023 governorship election in Abia State. They declared their support after a meeting they held at the residence of Dr. Ndukwe Idika. Kalu idika Okwara, a renowned Administrator, told them that he would contest under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Idika Okwara said he decided to consult the town union and formally inform them of his decision to join the governorship race. Idika Okwara was accompanied during the visit by some aides of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu…
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Apr
18
2022
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2023: No Nigerian will vote for Igbo man as President, I can’t trust them – Oluwo

2023: No Nigerian will vote for Igbo man as President, I can’t trust them – Oluwo

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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has declared that he can trust any Southeasterner to be the President of Nigeria. His stand is coming at a time the South-East is demanding a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction, on the basis of equity. He noted that the sit-at-home order issued by the members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) was not only inimical to their survival but also to the growth of the nation. Oba Abdulrosheed also advocated for a rethink by the South Easterners to their approach. The monarch held that no Nigerian will feel secure in the…
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Apr
18
2022
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Rev. Daniel Imo addresses the issue of commitment to growth of Ohafia

Rev. Daniel Imo addresses the issue of commitment to growth of Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Politics, , , , , ,
The foremost contender for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in 2023, Reverend Daniel Imo, has taken time to address burning issues bothering on why he is the best candidate for the position of representing his people in the Green Chambers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria when some questions arose as to the commitment of Ohafia Sons and daughters to the growth of Ohafia through people-focused efforts to uplift Ohafia. The case of emergency philanthropy during election has continued to be the bane of development. The question of Ohafia General Hospital as dead trap is a topic that every well meaning son/daughter…
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Apr
18
2022
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‘I don’t believe the world’ – Zelensky says as Russian forces close entry, exit the Ukrainian city

‘I don’t believe the world’ – Zelensky says as Russian forces close entry, exit the Ukrainian city

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it is now difficult for him to believe the world. The President said he can no longer believe the reliability of “some countries or some leaders” following the invasion of his country by Russia. Zelensky said when asked on CNN whether he finds the slogan “never again,” is used by most world leaders which is associated with Holocaust, now “hollow”, following alleged war crimes in Ukraine. “I don’t believe the world. After we have seen what’s going on in Ukraine, we’ve — I mean that I don’t believe to this feeling that we should believe…
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Apr
18
2022
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Abiola Express Optimism that Yahaya Bello’ll beat perceived heavyweights in fair APC primary Contest

Abiola Express Optimism that Yahaya Bello’ll beat perceived heavyweights in fair APC primary Contest

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ABUJA—Director-General, Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign Organisation, Hafsat Abiola-Costello, has said Nigerians of all walks of life would play the godfather role to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State when he is elected President in the 2023 election. She also said in a free, fair, and credible contest, Yahaya Bello has what it takes to beat other presidential aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to get the ticket. Abiola-Costello, stated this while addressing a world press conference on the aspiration of Governor Bello and his chances at the delegate election. Abuja yesterday, said:  “One of the major qualities…
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