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Apr
14
2022
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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

Abia North, Abia State, Politics, , , , , , ,
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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Apr
14
2022
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2023: Ibe Okwara Osonwa calls for more opportunities for youths

2023: Ibe Okwara Osonwa calls for more opportunities for youths

Abia North, Abia State, Politics, , , , , ,
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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Apr
14
2022
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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

Abia North, Abia State, Metro, Politics, , , , , , ,
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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Apr
11
2022
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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

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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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Apr
11
2022
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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

Abia State, Politics, , , , ,
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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Apr
11
2022
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Prospects of HOPE 2023, Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign

Prospects of HOPE 2023, Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign

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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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Apr
11
2022
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2023 Abia Guber: Group offers to purchase nomination form for Kalu Idika Okwara

2023 Abia Guber: Group offers to purchase nomination form for Kalu Idika Okwara

Abia North, Abia State, 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…
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Apr
09
2022
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ABIAGUBER2023: NRM Approves Sales Of Expression Of Interest Form For Youths, Women, Others.

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

Abia State, 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…
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Apr
09
2022
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2023 Presidency: PDP Southern Governors insist on zoning

2023 Presidency: PDP Southern Governors insist on zoning

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As the next year’s general election draws nearer, the governors from the South on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have insisted that the 2023 presidential ticket be zoned to the South for fairness and equity. The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom-led 37-man PDP zoning committee had earlier reportedly recommended that the 2023 ticket be thrown open. Coming out from a meeting in the early hours of Saturday in Akwa Ibom House, Abuja, the PDP Southern Governors stressed that they were committed to the party’s unity. They insisted that the best thing to do for the unity of…
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Apr
09
2022
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Nigeria 2023 elections: Rotimi Amaechi declares intention to succeed Buhari

Nigeria 2023 elections: Rotimi Amaechi declares intention to succeed Buhari

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Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has finally declared his ambition to become Nigeria’s President in 2023. Amaechi made the declaration at an ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) event in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The former Rivers Governor said he would seek the party’s ticket to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. “I stand before you today to declare my intention and submit my application to serve as your next President”, he announced. In attendance are top APC chieftains, including the ex-national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, Senator Gbemi Saraki, Senator Ali Ndume, Victor Giadom, Salihu Mustapha. A fortnight ago, reports had it that the…
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