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Jun
15
2022
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OUK Movement Inaugurates GEJ Barracks Chapter

OUK Movement Inaugurates GEJ Barracks Chapter

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The Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK) Movement, Abia’s largest socio-political ideological group, has inaugurated a new chapter of the association. Ojisi Iro Ogbaja, Abia State Chapter Chairman of the group on Tuesday inaugurated the GEJ Barracks Chapter of the movement. Our correspondent reports that the GEJ Barracks Chapter is located at Ohafia local government area, which is the home of the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army. During the inauguration ceremony, Ogbaja reiterated that the movement was committed to mobilising the grassroots for political awareness and participation by raising the bar in the orientation and mobilization of grassroots support as part…
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Jun
14
2022
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Atiku to unveil Wike as running mate

Atiku to unveil Wike as running mate

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There are indications that the South East may have lost out in the battle to produce the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party( PDP) Presidential candidate, as committee may have named Nyesom Wike, as his running mate, THE WHISPERER has learnt. The Committee on Atiku’s running mate, THE WHISPERER gathered voted 16 to 3 votes in favour Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and runner up to Atiku in the PDP presidential primary. The committee was earlier given the task to come up with three names for consideration as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate, by the party’s National…
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Jun
14
2022
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2023: I won’t step down for Lawan, Yobe senatorial candidate writes APC

2023: I won’t step down for Lawan, Yobe senatorial candidate writes APC

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A candidate of the All Progressives Congress and winner of Yobe North Senatorial District, Bashir Sheriff Machina, on Monday night vowed not to step down for Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. The development is coming five days after Lawan lost the APC presidential ticket to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at the party convention in Eagles Square. Lawan, who had since returned to his base to secure the party’s senatorial ticket for the Yobe North constituency, met strong resistance from Machina. Lawan had earlier replaced himself with Machina, who he entrusted with the task to carry on with the campaign to secure the…
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Jun
14
2022
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2023: Peter Obi heads for Cairo to study Egypt’s power sector, education, public planning 

2023: Peter Obi heads for Cairo to study Egypt’s power sector, education, public planning 

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The Labour Party (LP) Presidential flag bearer in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi has left Nigeria for a 3-day visit to Egypt to study among others, the Egyptian Power Sector, Education, Planning and Finance Sectors. Obi who left Nigeria on Tuesday shared photos of him at the airport on his verified Twitter page. According to the former governor of Anambra state, he embarked on the journey as part of his detailed study of comparable countries to Nigeria. He wrote, “I just departed for Egypt on a 3-day visit as part of my detailed study of comparable countries to Nigeria.…
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Jun
14
2022
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BREAKING: Court sentences Abba Kyari’s 2 co-defendants to 6 years in prison

BREAKING: Court sentences Abba Kyari’s 2 co-defendants to 6 years in prison

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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, sentenced two drug traffickers, Chibunna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus Ezenwane, who were linked to the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, to six years imprisonment. The court, in a judgement that was delivered by trial Justice Emeka Nite, convicted Umeibe and Ezenwanne on counts 5, 6 and 7 of the drug trafficking charge the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, preferred against them. It will be recalled that the duo, who were arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu while attempting to smuggle cocaine into the…
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Jun
14
2022
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2023: Mascot Uzor Kalu writes INEC, seeks extension of voter registration

2023: Mascot Uzor Kalu writes INEC, seeks extension of voter registration

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Governoship candidate of Action Peoples Party, APP, in Abia State, Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to extend the Continuous Voter Registration. As the fourth quarter of the CVR exercise will be coming to an end on 30th June 2022, citizens have intensified their efforts in registering for their Permanent Voter’s Card. Many Nigerians have also requested the INEC to extend the registration exercise to enable them register to obtain a PVC. In a letter to the INEC Chairman dated April 12, 2022 and obtained by our correspondent, he said, “I am writing to ask…
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Jun
14
2022
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2023: Abia North will benefit more if Senator Orji Kalu is re-elected – Cleric

2023: Abia North will benefit more if Senator Orji Kalu is re-elected – Cleric

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Reverend Ukpai Kalu of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, says the people of Abia State senatorial district and South East geo-political zone would benefit immensely if the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is re-elected to the Senate in 2023. According to the cleric, Kalu has done well to position Ndigbo at the centre of political negotiations, applauding the former Abia state governor for his “exceptional’’ performance since assuming office as the Senator representing Abia North senatorial district. He praised Kalu in an interview with journalists on Tuesday morning at the Sam Mbakwe Airport Owerri, while reacting…
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Jun
13
2022
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Democracy Day: Yakurr Labour Party Chairman, Akpama, Greets Nigerians, Calls For Mass Voter Registration

Democracy Day: Yakurr Labour Party Chairman, Akpama, Greets Nigerians, Calls For Mass Voter Registration

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Chairman of Labour Party Yakurr Local Government Area, Comrade Akpama Kammonke Essien has congratulated Nigerians on this year's DEMOCRACY DAY commemoration. Akpama in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Comrade Leo Lekam Ofem, stressed on the need for Nigerians to get their permanent voter's card ahead of the 2023 general elections.   The statement said, "Nigerians should participatively get themselves involved in the ongoing Permanent Voters Card (PVC) registration process across the country ahead of 2023 general elections to enable them be a part of those who'll chose who becomes our leader at all levels, thereby…
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Jun
13
2022
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2023 Presidency: APC To Unveil Tinubu’s Running Mate Wednesday

2023 Presidency: APC To Unveil Tinubu’s Running Mate Wednesday

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Following the deadline issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2023 general elections, there are strong indications that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu may unveil his running mate on Wednesday, June 15. THE WHISPERER gathered that Tinubu would conclude consultations with the party’s stakeholders, including governors on Tuesday and would announce his running mate on Wednesday. Recall that the APC governors and other stakeholders had agreed that the North-East should produce the vice-presidential candidate of the party. Tinubu’s associate and Lagos Vice Chairman (Central) of the APC, Hakeem Bamgbala, in an…
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Jun
13
2022
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2023: Popular restaurant offers 13% discount on meals to PVC holders in Lagos, Abuja

2023: Popular restaurant offers 13% discount on meals to PVC holders in Lagos, Abuja

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It is election season in Nigeria and Nigerians are taking to the streets to campaign for their candidates and political parties, most especially, good governance. Campaigns to drive increased voter participation have also gained momentum ahead of the 2023 presidential polls. Voting in Nigeria is impossible for those without Permanent Voter’s Cards, hence, political leaders, clerics, activists, and business owners have been calling on eligible voters to register with the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, to get their PVCs. With this, they can affect change by going to polling units to vote into power, people’s choice. The country, a federation of…
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