Igbo Presidency: Our Differences Will Not Deny Us Our Right In 2023 — Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Pan-Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo (Worldwide) on Monday expressed optimism that the South East would get the Presidency in 2023. The group’s President-General, Prof George Obiozor, stated this at a press conference in Abuja. “Our differences and divergent views will not rob us of the Presidency in 2023,” Obiozor said while responding to questions on how the South East will speak...
What The Igbos Want Is Equity, Justice – Gov. Uzodimma
“All we want is equity, justice and a level playing ground that allows the Eagle to perch and the kite to perch as well.” This is according to the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma who made the statement during his welcome address at the reception of the members of the Executive Management Course (EIMC) 14 of the National Institute...
Rivers LG Polls: PDP Wins All Chairmanship, Councillorship Seats
Despite withdrawing from the ballot, the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State was allotted votes in Saturday’s Local Government Elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. Meanwhile, the People Democratic Party won all chairmanship and councillorship seats across the all the local government areas of the state. The RSIEC Chairman, Justice George Omerejji (retd.), declared the results at the...
2023: On South East Presidency I Stand, Clark Declares
Igbos from the Southsouth should forget about contesting for president in 2023, Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, said on Sunday. He believes the next president should be from the Southeast. He urged the region to put its house in order if must actualise the dream. Clark spoke at the weekend when he received the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and some Southeast leaders,...
Nigerian Leaders Need Followers’ Prayers, Says Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has urged Nigerians to continue praying for the leaders in government as they tackle the various challenges facing the nation. He said, “Every time, leaders need prayers, particularly from the followers. “Our leaders, particularly our President, Muhammadu Buhari, may God grant him good health, God has given him the leadership of this country through you. READ...
Masari: Buhari Not A Failure, Tolerating ‘Rubbish’ From Some Nigerians
The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, has said contrary to the views in some quarters, President Muhammadu Buhari has not failed Nigerians. Masari who spoke in a Television Continental interview monitored in Abuja on Sunday, however, said Nigerians should commend Buhari for tolerating “rubbish from some people.” He said, “The rating of the President has not changed. Anybody saying...
You Lied, I’m Not Among Governors That Worked Against Jonathan In 2015, Jang Replies Babangida
A former governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, had said northern governors under the auspices of Northern Governors Forum, NGF, agreed to deliberately work against the second term bid of Jonathan. He said the decision was informed by what he described as Jonathan’s failure to honour an agreement he had with them in 2011. Aliyu explained that northern governors felt...
I Employed More Christians Than Muslims As My Staff – Isa Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has denied any ties to terrorist groups or ethnic and religious bigotry, saying he employed more Christians than Muslims as his staff. “My driver is Mai Keffi, a practising Christian. I also have a Christian, Ms Nwosu, as my secretary and Dr Femi, a Christian, as my technical adviser. “If I...
We Want Oduduwa Republic Now, Yoruba Leaders Insist
Yoruba leaders under the banner of the Ilana Omoodua Youth Initiatives on Saturday converged on Ibadan to agitate for secession, saying restructuring of Nigeria was too late for Yoruba people. The group, thought to have more than 200 affiliate groups in Nigeria and outside the country, has threatened to disrupt the 2023 general elections if its agitation is not considered. It...
Northern PDP Governors Worked Against Jonathan In 2015, Says Babangida Aliyu
Former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, on Friday revealed why northern governors of the Peoples Democratic Party worked against the re-election of former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. He said they worked against Jonathan’s re-election because he reneged on an agreement not to seek a second term. Aliyu said this in a statement he signed titled, ‘Why We Opposed Jonathan’s...
