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Abia South: You Can’t Beat Abaribe, PDP Chieftain Tells Ikpeazu
A Peoples Democratic Party chieftain in Abia State, Dr Sampson Orji, has advised the state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, to step down for incumbent senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe, of the All Progressives Grand Alliance because he (Ikpeazu) cannot defeat the senator. Orji, who was a former commissioner for Trade and Commerce, had during a live radio programme, “Open Parliament,” monitored in Umuahia,...
El-Rufai Throws Another Bombshell, Says He No Longer Believes In Quality Of Leadership Around Buhari
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has dropped yet another bombshell in buildup to the 2023 elections. The governor, who has been outspoken, especially regarding the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), caught the headlines when he said some “Villa elements” were working against Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In an...
Tinubu Needs Prayers To Give His Best For Our Country, Says Masari
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has stressed the need for Nigerian citizens to continue assisting the incoming leaders with good prayers to deliver the best for the country. Masari was speaking on Wednesday at the General Muhammad Buhari House, Katsina when he hosted special prayers for the president-elect, Senator Bola Tinubu; his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima as well...
I Have No Intention Of Being Abia Governor In 2023 – Speaker Orji
Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, has debunked rumors making the rounds that he is nursing governorship ambition in 2023, describing the rumor as fake news and the handiwork of his detractors who are deliberately spreading the falsehood just to distract him. In a statement released to newsmen on Saturday by his Chief Press...
INEC To Receive N18bn To Conduct Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Elections – FG
The Federal Government has said N18bn would be given to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo gubernatorial elections. Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, made the disclosure after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, on Monday. Speaking of the urgency of the requested N2.1 trillion 2023 supplementary budget,...
Labour Day: Senator Kalu Applauds Workers’ Commitment To National Development
Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has commended workers across the country for their contributions to nation building. Emphasizing on the role of workers in building a robust economy, Kalu urged government and the organized private sector to prioritize the well being of Nigerian workers in their agenda. Kalu, who is a...
Stop Disgracing Yourselves, Kwankwaso Hits Obasanjo, Clark Over Peter Obi’s Endorsement
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso says it is wrong for any person who is considered a statesman to go about endorsing candidates ahead of the February 25 presidential election in Nigeria. “I want to advise our leaders: they should stop disgracing themselves. We have so much respect for them. If you say you...
Police Recover Locally Fabricated Firearms, Arrest 4 Suspects In Enugu State
The Police in Enugu State said it recovered locally-fabricated arms and ammunition from criminals in the last two weeks. The security operatives also recovered ATM cards used by criminals to defraud bank customers whose genuine cards they swapped. Police operatives also arrested four suspects in connection with the recoveries, the spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, stated on Monday in Enugu. READ ALSO: 2024...
Burning Of 345 Ballot Boxes, 135 Voting Cubicles In Akwa Ibom Will Affect 2023 Polls — INEC
About 345 ballot boxes, 135 voting cubicles, megaphones, water tanks and office furniture were destroyed by yet to be identified during an attack on the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, in Essien Udim Local Government Area, of Akwa Ibom State. The commission described the attack on its facility which came after it concluded an inventory of electoral materials...
Tinubu Destined To Lead Nigeria – Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said that there were clear signs in the life of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that indicated that he was destined to lead Nigeria. Omo-Agege, in a message to Asiwaju Tinubu on his swearing-in as President of Nigeria, said he was upbeat that Tinubu would surpass the achievements of his predecessor. In...
