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ABIA2023: Kalu Ijomah Picks Nomination, expression of interest forms, sets four point agenda to rescue Abia State

ABIA2023: Kalu Ijomah Picks Nomination, expression of interest forms, sets four point agenda to rescue Abia State

A foremost governorship aspirant, Mr Kalu Ijomah Ukeh, of National Rescue Movement, NRM, Abia State Chapter, on Wednesday (April 13th) berated the Ikpeazu-led administration, saying it has no direction in economy, education, industrialization and others. Mr Kalu Ijomah Ukeh, stated this while speaking with journalists after picking his Expression of interest and Nomination forms at the party’s headquarters in Abuja, which were handed over to him by the National Organising Secretary of the party, Mohammad Isah. Meanwhile, Mr Ijomah promised that Abians will be rescued from the present predicament they find themselves in.He also disclosed his four-point agenda to rescue…
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2023: Ibe Okwara Osonwa calls for more opportunities for youths

2023: Ibe Okwara Osonwa calls for more opportunities for youths

A House of Representatives aspirant for Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has called on the federal government, state governors and various political parties to avail the youths of 35 percent affirmative action in both elective and appointive positions. He made the call on Wednesday evening while interacting with Journalists at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. “Having identified the critical role of youths in the emergence of any leader, I strongly urge the political parties and leaders to give youths 35 percent of nominations in the 2023 general elections and subsequently in appointments after the elections.…
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2023: Governorship aspirant, Kalu Idika Okwara, promises better days ahead for Abians

2023: Governorship aspirant, Kalu Idika Okwara, promises better days ahead for Abians

Chief Kalu Idika Okwara, a renowned Administrator and frontline gubernatorial aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in Abia State has promised better days for Abians if elected governor of the state in the 2023 gubernatorial election. Idika Okwara made the promise on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the National Headquarters of the party in Abuja. He described his personality as his selling point, insisting that he is capable of winning the governorship election for the People's Democratic Party in 2023. He pledged that as an Administrator, he would position that state on the path of greatness. He said he…
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Kalu Emeghe Picks APGA Nomination And Expression Of Interest Form For Ohafia South State Constituency, Abia State House Of Assembly. 

Kalu Emeghe Picks APGA Nomination And Expression Of Interest Form For Ohafia South State Constituency, Abia State House Of Assembly. 

As the 2023 political contest continues to gather momentum with its surprises, permutations, expectations and intrigues, a sign that the 2023 contest will not be a walk in the park for any political party, or business as usual. Mr. Kalu Emeghe, fondly called CHIDERA, has today 13th April 2022, picked the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to run for office as a Member of the Abia State House of Assembly representing the good people of Ohafia South State Constituency of Abia State on the Platform of the ALL PROGRESSIVES GRAND ALLIANCE (APGA). Kalu, a Seasoned Politician and an experienced…
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UN reveals number of deaths recorded since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

UN reveals number of deaths recorded since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

At least 1,892 civilians have been killed and 2,558 injured since the war in Ukraine started in February, amid the Russian invasion. This was disclosed by the United Nations (UN) in a statement on Tuesday, according to CNN. “The number of recorded deaths include 478 men, 308 women, 30 girls, 52 boys, 71 children, as well as 953 adults whose sex is yet unknown. “Most of the civilian casualties recorded were caused by the use of explosive weapons with a wide impact area, including shelling from heavy artillery and multiple launch rocket systems, and missile and airstrikes,” the Office of…
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Chief Emeka Kalu; His Spirit Of Patriotism And PVC Drive.

Chief Emeka Kalu; His Spirit Of Patriotism And PVC Drive.

Yesterday in Amaogwu Village of Bende LGA of Abia State, It was an aura of elation and joy like that of the flowing liquid honey extracted from its combs as citizens within the votable age bracket converged under the clarion calls of Chief Dr Emeka Kalu to register and be issued INEC certified voters cards which would be used as a mantle to change the government in 2023 general elections.This compatriot disposition of selfless services to mankind, especially to his locality proves Chief Kalu's commitment to the entrenchment of viable democracy in the Nigerian political system. Chief Emeka Kalu by…
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RT. Rev. Daniel Imo: The Primus Inter Pares – Pt. I

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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Prospects of HOPE 2023, Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign

Prospects of HOPE 2023, Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign

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…
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