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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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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
10
2022
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Abia North Youth Agenda (ANYA), Charges Ikpeazu To Uphold Equity, Defend Unity

Abia North Youth Agenda (ANYA), Charges Ikpeazu To Uphold Equity, Defend Unity

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A body of concerned Abia Youths of Abia North extraction under the auspices of Abia North Youth Agenda (ANYA), has on Saturday, called on the Executive Governor of the state, His Excellency, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, PhD, to apply wisdom in handling the pressing question of power rotation anchored on the principles of "Charter of Equity", arguing that it has remained the most respected and sacred foundation that kept the state at relative peace since her creation over 3 decades ago. This call was contained in a communique issued at the end of their emergency stakeholders meeting in Umuahia to jaw-jaw…
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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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Apr
09
2022
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IOK Liberation Movement: A Reprisal Attack On The Oppressors

IOK Liberation Movement: A Reprisal Attack On The Oppressors

Abia State, Politics, , , , , , ,
"The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressors class are to represent and repress them" ~Karl Marx. Prince Ike Okorafor has chosen a path in the trajectories of politics to launch a reprisal attack on the oppressors, to countermand the position of Karl Marx on the oppressed and to serve as a pulley to the vulnerable and defenceless teeming population of Arochukwu State. This informed decision is a solidarity to the oppressed, repressed and politically outlawed. No wonder, Nelson Mandela opined that when a man is denied the right to live the…
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Apr
08
2022
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Breaking: Etigwe Uwa, SAN, Officially Dumps APC For APGA.

Breaking: Etigwe Uwa, SAN, Officially Dumps APC For APGA.

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THE STATEMENT WHICH WAS DROP AT THE ABIA STATE APC OFFICIAL PLATFORM, READS: "My leaders and brethren good afternoon. My plan was to see every leader one by one to explain where I currently find myself but it has not been possible. Please forgive me. I still intend to visit as many as I can and speak to as many as I possibly can. I regrettably have to inform you that I have determined to leave the APC and have left to APGA. It was difficult decision for me to take given the wonderful people in the party. I have…
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Apr
08
2022
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DSS prevented Kanu from changing clothes – Lead counsel

DSS prevented Kanu from changing clothes – Lead counsel

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…says health deteriorating …case comes up today For the umpteenth time, the Department of State Services has refused to allow the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to change his clothes, head of his legal team, Ifeanyi Ejiofor has said. He also said that Kanu’s health status was gradually deteriorating due to poor medical treatment. According to him, the IPOB leader has also expressed optimism that he would get justice in the case scheduled for Friday April 8 before Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu is facing trial over alleged links…
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Apr
08
2022
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Court strikes out Kyari’s suit against NDLEA

Court strikes out Kyari’s suit against NDLEA

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A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a fundamental enforcement rights suit filed by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the suit after counsel for the NDLEA, Joseph Sunday, prayed the court that the matter be struck out. When the matter was called, Cynthia Ikena, lawyer to Kyari, was absent. Sunday, NDLEA’s Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, urged the court to strike out the suit. Justice Ekwo said he was informed that Ikena sent a letter, praying the court for an adjournment. But the letter…
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