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18

2022

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2023: APC Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu visits Eunice Uzor Kalu

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Senator Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate in 2023 polls, has met with Chief Mrs. Eunice Uzor Kalu, the mother of the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at her Abuja residence. The meeting is in continuation of Tinubu’s consultation with critical stakeholders ahead of the 2023 elections. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State and one of APC’s national leaders met with Mrs Kalu on Sunday afternoon at her Abuja residence and was accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu also confirmed the…

Sep

18

2022

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2023: Atiku Meets BBNaija’s Cross, Others In Lagos (PHOTOS)

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The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has shared photos from his meeting with young creatives in Lagos. A former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cross, was one of the young persons who participated in the meeting. In photos and videos shared on his Twitter handle on Sunday, Atiku said the group consisted of successful content creators, entrepreneurs and social media stars. He said, “As a man who came from nothing and persevered in learning and achieving against all odds, these young powerhouses remind me of myself and our nation’s exceptional resilience to succeed.” See photos:

Sep

18

2022

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Lagos–Abuja Air Peace Flight In Crash Scare, Nearly Crashes In Niger State Forest

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An Air Peace flight travelling from Lagos to Abuja on Thursday had a crash scare as it neared its destination - Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The 6:30 am Air Peace Flight P47120 going from Lagos to Abuja nearly crashed in a forest area in Niger State before pulling up again. According to an eyewitness account, the flight which was delayed for 30 minutes took off from Lagos. However, 30 minutes before its arrival in Abuja, it descended rapidly into a forest area in Niger State. But the eyewitness told SaharaReporters that while the passengers were thrown into sudden panic and…

Sep

18

2022

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Shock in Nasarawa community as deceased man walks out of casket at point of burial

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The Gidan Angalu community in Toto Local Government Area, Nasarawa State was thrown into shock penultimate Tuesday with the ‘resurrection’ of a native doctor at the point of burial two days after he was certified dead. Fifty-nine-year-old Godwin Ugeelu Amadu had been confirmed dead by doctors at a private hospital at about 6 am on September 5, 2022, following which he was covered up and wheeled into the mortuary as doctors and family members awaited the arrival of his Abuja-based eldest son, Mr. Jacob Amadu. Since the deceased native doctor was said to have left an instruction with his children…

Sep

18

2022

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Full Text of Mr Peter Obi’s CNN Interview with Zane Asher

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Zane Asher: Mr. Obi thank you so much for being with us. You're certainly the most popular presidential candidate among young people in Nigeria, there's so much momentum behind you. But here's the problem. Nigerians are used to being disappointed by their leaders, and what do you think about some of the problems that are facing the country right now, they are systemic. I'm talking about the corruption, I'm talking about oil theft, I'm talking about insecurity, I'm talking about the fiscal hole that Nigeria is in right now. Can all of that really be solved by one person? Peter…

Sep

17

2022

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Tinubu falls asleep during meeting at Gombe Emir’s Palace

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Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu was dozed into a nap on Saturday during a meeting with the Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar. Mr Tinubu was in Gombe primarily to attend the wedding of Misbahu Inuwa Yahaya, son of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. He then stopped by for a brief homage and political meeting at the Emir’s Palace, accompanied by political bigwigs that included Senate President Ahmed Lawan and federal cabinet secretary Boss Mustapha. Sources on the trip told Peoples Gazette Mr Tinubu and his allies were at the palace to seek support of the top…

Sep

17

2022

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BREAKING: Police Tear-Gas Peter Obi Supporters At Ebonyi Rally

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Organisers of a rally in support of the Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, were on Saturday tear-gassed by the police in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, in South-East Nigeria. Members and their supporters had gathered along Mile 50 to embark on a rally to canvass support for their candidate but were stopped from going into the streets. One of the supporters who spoke to Channels Television, Nwali Ikechukwu, said some persons were injured when the security agency came calling. Meanwhile, the spokesman for the Ebonyi State Police Command, SP Chris Anyanwu, could not be…

Sep

17

2022

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2023: Atiku Already Gathering Names Of His Cabinet Members – Campaign Spokesman

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The spokesperson for the Atiku presidential campaign, Charles Aniagwu on Friday said the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar is already gathering names of his cabinet members. According to Aniagwu, some of his proposed members are from the diaspora and not members of the party. He further stated that Atiku has started identifying people who can play key roles irrespective of their religion or region. Aniagwu said the former vice president is putting together people who can handle different sectors in the country. The spokesperson for the presidential campaign stated this during an interview on Arise…

Sep

16

2022

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2023: Jonathan Consults IBB, Abdulsalami Hours After Meeting With Obi

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Barely hours after he met with the Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan yesterday held closed-door meetings with former military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida IBB and former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar. Jonathan met the former leaders in Minna, Niger State. He was received at about 1.30pm at Minna International Airport. He spent about one hour each in the residences of the former presidents. Recall that former president Olusegun Obasanjo, had also met with the two former heads of state, barely two weeks ago in Minna. Speaking to Journalists after his meeting…

Sep

15

2022

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2023: Wike Appointed Into PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Tambuwal Named DG

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Despite the accusations that the North has taken charge of the juicy positions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party has appointed the Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, as Director General of the Presidential Campaign Organisation (PCO) for the 2023 elections. While Tambuwal is the Director General of the National Campaign Management Committee (NCMC), Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state is the Chairman Presidential Campaign Council (PCC). Others are Governor Bala Mohammed (Bauchi) PCC Vice Chairman North and Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Vice Chairman South. Among members of the 326 member Campaign Team are Senator Liyel Imoke, Deputy…