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Apr

20

2022

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2023: APC fixes presidential nomination form for N100m

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

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.

Apr

18

2022

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2023: Town Union Backs Kalu Idika Okwara For 2023 Governorship

Abia North, Abia State, Metro, Politics2023, Abia State, Kalu Idika, 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…

Apr

18

2022

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

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

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…

Apr

18

2022

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

Politics2023, All Progressives Congress, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Yahaya Bello

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…

Apr

18

2022

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Zamfara PDP gets boost as Yari, Mafara defect from APC

Politics2023, All Progressives Congress, Next Level, Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics, Zamfara

The struggle for the control of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State may have reached its climax, as two stalwarts of the party, former governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, and Senator Kabiru Marafa, yesterday, defected to Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Speaking after a PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Gusau, the state capital, the chairman of PDP in the state, Col. Bala Mande (retd), said they had sat down and finalized the issue of the defection of Yari and Marafa to the PDP. He said: “We have reached an agreement to work for the development of the party. We have all…

Apr

17

2022

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The Reason Olu of Warri did not endorse Tinubu revealed

Metro, Politics2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, TINUBU

The Palace of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has described as false a report which claimed the monarch endorsed a presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. A statement by the Director of Palace Administration, Chief Clement Maleghemi, said the monarch is a father to all, adding that he is not into partisan politics. “The attention of the palace of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri has been drawn to the false publication in Independent newspaper and social media and the palace wishes to firmly rebut the statement…

Apr

16

2022

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2023 Presidency: Wike reveals next action if he doesn’t get PDP ticket

Politics2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Opinion, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Rivers State Governor and 2023 presidential aspirant, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has said he would remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), even if he does not win the presidential ticket. Wike said this while addressing stakeholders of the Niger State chapter of the PDP at the party secretariat in Minna on Saturday, The Governor said there was nothing wrong with a consensus candidate if it is based on equity, justice, and fairness. While soliciting the stakeholders’ support he said he is the only candidate who is capable of defeating the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2023 presidential election. “I…

Apr

16

2022

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Ohafia Group Congratulates Ibe Okwara Osonwa On Chieftaincy Title, “Oke Abba Ohafia”

Abia North, Abia State, Metro, Politics2023, Abia State, Ibe Okwara, Metro, Next Level, Ohafia, Politics

Ohafia Youths Peace Initiative Movement (OYPIM), has congratulated Financial Expert of International Repute, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, on his conferment as the Oke Abba Ohafia by the Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council. The group noted that the honour accorded to Osonwa is a confirmation of his hard work and proof that he is a hard working son of Ohafia whose service to humanity transcends beyond tribe, religion or creed that has qualified him for the exhorted traditional chieftaincy title. The message was contained in a statement issued by the group's Deputy Director General, Hon. Ukiwe Idika Okoro on Saturday. The group commenting…

Apr

15

2022

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DTHA 2023: Ikpuri Declares For Warri South Constituency II Seat April 17

Metro, Politics2023, Eya Ikpuri, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Warri based entrepreneur cum politician and two - time Supervisor for Education in Warri South Local Government Council, Chief Linda Eya Ikpuri, will on Sunday April 17, formally declare her intention to vie for the Warri South Constituency II seat in Delta State House of Assembly, under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP platform ahead of the 2023 general polls. Chief Ikpuri, who is the Isada of Agbarha - Warri Kingdom and committed member of the PDP, with a robust grassroots relationship with the different interests that make up Warri South Constituency II, told OHAFIA TV News, that the declaration will…

Apr

14

2022

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Ichina Ozu Endorses Prince Ike Okorafor for State Assembly Come 2023

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Metro, Politics, Prince Ike Okorafor

The House of Assembly hopeful under the auspices of All Progressive Grand Alliance Party (APGA), Prince Ike Okorafor today being 14th April, 2022 met with the Elders of his community, a group traditionally known and addressed as "Ndi Ichina Ozu" under the leadership of Chief Emmanuel Ebebe and Chief Uche Emeaba to officially inform them of his ambition to run for the State House Assembly elections come 2023. Prince Ike Okorafor while addressing the gray men informed them of his enthusiasm to bring governance nearer to Abam through advocacy and informed policies. He noted that there could be limitations in…