Politics

Senate Names Orji Uzor Kalu Chairman South-East Development Commission Committee

Senate Names Orji Uzor Kalu Chairman South-East Development Commission Committee

Breaking!!! Senate names Orji Kalu Chairman South-East Dev't Commission Committee The Senate has on Tuesday announced Senator Orji Uzor Kalu APC, Abia-North as the substantive pioneer Senate Committee Chairman of the newly created South East Development Commission ( SEDC ) , one of the Regional Development Commissions signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. Prior to his new appointment which was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during today's plenary, the former Abia Governor chaired the Senate committee on Privatisation. Senator Ken Eze ( Ebonyi Central ) was also appointed as the vice chairman of the committee, Akapbio also noted…
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Ikenna Ukwa Empowers Artisans With Brand New Sewing Machines

Ikenna Ukwa Empowers Artisans With Brand New Sewing Machines

IKENNA UKWA EMPOWERS ARTISANS WITH BRAND NEW SEWING MACHINES As part of his efforts to promote economic growth and empower his community, the Senior Legislative Aide to The Senate President - Nigeria , Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa today Tuesday 4th February 2025 has provided brand new sewing machines to artisans, trained in sewing. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while handing over the sewing machines to the beneficiaries at his country home in Amaekpu Ohafia, emphasized the importance of utilizing the sewing machines efficiently and prayed for their future success. Responding, Miss Doris Nkiru on behalf of other beneficiaries expressed heartfelt gratitude,…
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APC Pegs Anambra Governorship Nomination Form At N50 Million

APC Pegs Anambra Governorship Nomination Form At N50 Million

APC Pegs Anambra Governorship Nomination Form At N50 Million The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday, announced that interested aspirants for the Anambra State governorship primary would pay N50m to procure the nomination and expression of interest forms. The ruling party also released its primary election timetable containing activities and dates of the exercise. The schedule signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, however, stipulated that female aspirants and interested Persons Living with Disabilities are to procure only the expression of interest form for N10m, while the nomination form would be given free. On the other hand, young…
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NLC To Halt Telecoms Tariff Hike Protest After FG Intervention

NLC To Halt Telecoms Tariff Hike Protest After FG Intervention

NLC To Halt Telecoms Tariff Hike Protest After FG Intervention The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reached an agreement with the federal government to temporarily suspend its planned nationwide protest against the 50 percent increase in telecommunications tariffs. Following a meeting on Monday with government representatives, NLC leadership, led Joe Ajaero, president of the congress, agreed to delay the protest for two weeks. As part of the agreement, a 10-member committee, consisting of five members from each side, has been established to review the tariff hike report and propose solutions that address the concerns of both telecom operators and consumers.…
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PDP Governors Set To Join APC – APC Senator Reveals

PDP Governors Set To Join APC – APC Senator Reveals

PDP Governors Set To Join APC – APC Senator Reveals Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South in the national assembly, has claimed that some governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition parties are planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ibrahim made this statement while responding to questions on Channels Television. He stated that many people have already decamped to the party, with more expected to join in the coming weeks. When asked if the criticism of APC policies by its own members is a good sign for the party and the Tinubu government, Ibrahim…
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Atiku Cannot Defeat Tinubu In 2027: Primate Ayodele Sends Message To PDP

Atiku Cannot Defeat Tinubu In 2027: Primate Ayodele Sends Message To PDP

Atiku Cannot Defeat Tinubu In 2027: Primate Ayodele Sends Message To PDP The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the People Democratic Party not to give its presidential ticket to Atiku Abubakar in 2027. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric noted that Atiku does not have the capacity to defeat President Bola Tinubu. He added that if the opposition party want to near victory in the 2027 presidential election, former president Goodluck Jonathan should be persuaded to contest. The cleric also said Atiku isn’t the answer for PDP and…
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Familiarization Visit: Hon. Otuwe Oji Warmly Receives Chief Ikenna Ukwa And His Team At His Nkporo Country Home

Familiarization Visit: Hon. Otuwe Oji Warmly Receives Chief Ikenna Ukwa And His Team At His Nkporo Country Home

CHIEF IKENNA UKWA PAYS FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO HON OTUWE OJI In his strive to strengthen collaboration and unify APC party stakeholders in Ohafia LGA, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Nigerian Senate President, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa earlier today paid a familiarization visit to Chief Hon Robinson Otuwe Kalu , the 2023 APC candidate for House of Assembly, Ohafia North State Constituency in his country home, Nkporo in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. During the meeting, Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa said the essence of the visit is to familiarize himself with Chief Otuwe Oji, whom he described as a grassroot…
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Ikenna Ukwa Meets APC Stakeholders From Abiriba Resident In Aba

Ikenna Ukwa Meets APC Stakeholders From Abiriba Resident In Aba

IKENNA UKWA MEETS APC STAKEHOLDERS FROM ABIRIBA RESIDENT IN ABA Chief Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to The Senate President - Nigeria , yesterday Saturday 1st February 2025 met with APC stakeholders from Abiriba resident in Aba. The familiarization meeting, held at Panyu Hotel and Suites in Aba, aimed to strategize on strengthening the party and unifying its members for future election victories. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while speaking emphasized the need to build connections and address key concerns within the party that will help it to move forward. He also expressed his willingness to offer…
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I Can’t Be A Nollywood Actor In Governance – El-Rufai

I Can’t Be A Nollywood Actor In Governance – El-Rufai

I Can’t Be A Nollywood Actor In Governance – El-Rufai Nasir el-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, says he does not pretend and cannot be one of the politicians who become “Nollywood actors” once in government. Recently, el-Rufai has been involved in a public war of words with some members of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The spat began after the former Kaduna governor criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for “straying away from its core values” and said he no longer recognises his political party. El-Rufai’s comment struck a chord within the presidency, and Daniel Bwala, a presidential aide,…
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Half Truths, Many Lies: Fact-Checking Kemi Badenoch

Half Truths, Many Lies: Fact-Checking Kemi Badenoch

Half Truths, Many Lies: Fact-checking Kemi Badenoch Since emerging as the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, Kemi Badenoch has repeatedly cast a shadow over her Nigerian heritage. She has portrayed her upbringing as a grim tale of poverty, crumbling infrastructure, moral decadence, corruption, police brutality, and failed leadership. Her remarks have ignited firestorms on social media, with several videos going viral. Sunday PUNCH fact checked some of her recent controversial claims. Claim 1 “I grew up in a poor country, and I watched my relatively wealthy family become poorer and poorer despite working harder and harder…
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