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Former Kaduna lawmaker dumps APC

Former Kaduna lawmaker dumps APC

A former member of the House of Representatives from Kaduna State, Samaila Suleiman, has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Suleiman, who represented Kaduna North Federal Constituency between 2015 to 2019, said he resigned due to alleged factionalisation at the national level of the party. He, however, did not say if he would be joining another political party. Mr Suleiman, in a letter of resignation sent to his ward and local government chairperson, said: “I write to formally notify you of my decision to resign my membership of the the APC. “My decision became necessary…
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Mother’s Day: Ibe Okwara Osonwa extols virtues of motherhood

Mother’s Day: Ibe Okwara Osonwa extols virtues of motherhood

A House of Representatives aspirant for Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency of Abia State, Dr Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has hailed mothers for their immense contribution to nation building, sustaining families and contributing to economic growth through their various professions, vocations, and businesses. He stated this in a message signed by him on Sunday, to mark this year's mothering Sunday. The renowned Economist of international repute extolled the virtues of mothers in nation building through their honest and pragmatic approach. According to him, “I celebrate every amazing Mother, Mother Figure and aspiring Mothers. You are all women of exceptional worth and rarest values.…
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BREAKING: APC crisis: Buhari breaks silence, insists convention holds March 26

BREAKING: APC crisis: Buhari breaks silence, insists convention holds March 26

APC crisis: Buhari breaks silence, insists convention holds March 26 President Muhammadu Buhari has broken his silence over the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Garba Shehu, the president warned the leaders and members of APC to desist from “name-calling and backstabbing”. He reiterated that the party’s national convention would hold on March 26. The president urged APC members to “remain steadfast and maintain unity if the party is to continue in the path of victory and its dominance at all levels throughout the country”. The statement also quoted Buhari…
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I Did Not Endorse South-East For Presidency — Obasanjo

I Did Not Endorse South-East For Presidency — Obasanjo

I Did Not Endorse South-East For Presidency — Obasanjo Obasanjo’s rebuttal follows an online report quoting him to have backed the region to produce the next president for the country. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday has denied endorsing the South-East for the presidency ahead of the 2023 election. Obasanjo’s rebuttal follows an online report quoting him to have backed the region to produce the next president for the country. According to the report, the former president stated that south-easterners can bring a lot to the table if elected. The ex-president speaking via his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, stated…
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Robbers Snatch Abia Guber Aspirant’s Campaign Fund

Robbers Snatch Abia Guber Aspirant’s Campaign Fund

Suspected armed robbers have snatched an unspecified amount of money from one of the vehicles in the convoy of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Abia State, Prof Greg Ibe. The afternoon attack occurred while the founder and chancellor of Gregory University, Uturu was declaring his interest to run for the seat at the party’s secretariat in Umuahia, the state capital on Wednesday. LEADERSHIP Friday gathered that the money which was meant to be used to settle those who accompanied the educationist was kept in the vehicle parked in the premises of a hotel close to the secretariat along…
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Fuel Hike/Scarcity: Group set for Nation wide protest

Fuel Hike/Scarcity: Group set for Nation wide protest

Comrade Olumuyiwa Onlede, Executive Director, Citizens Awareness Against Corruption and Social Vices Initiative( CAACASVI) has said haven exhausted the seven (7) days ultimatum for the management of NNPC limited to make fuel readily available without long queue, it is now pertinent for the group to mobilise likemind Civil Society Organisations and patriotic Nigerians across the country for a peaceful protest in selected States in the six geopolitical zones of the country . He said on Friday in a statement he signed that the protest was to demand that the president relieves key management staffs of NNPC Limited of their appointment…
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Group Commends Senator Orji Kalu For Being Sensitive To Needs Of His Constituents

Group Commends Senator Orji Kalu For Being Sensitive To Needs Of His Constituents

A socio-political group under the aegis of Abia North Peace Foundation (ANPF), has commended the statesmanship of the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, for his commitment, sacrifices and benevolence deployed to mitigate the challenges facing the senatorial district. The group commended the former Abia state governor for being an embodiment of true leadership and a pacesetter with his constant display of love and empathy to his constituents particularly, the downtrodden who are in the most critical state of vulnerability. The group in a statement signed by its Deputy Director General, Hon. Gabriel Idika Ukairo, Friday,…
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Anambra Federal Lawmaker, Azubogu, Dumps APC For APGA

Anambra Federal Lawmaker, Azubogu, Dumps APC For APGA

The member representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency of Anambra State in Federal House of Representatives, Chris Azubogu, has dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. Azubogu, a fourth term federal lawmaker had decamped to the All Progressives Congress, APC, after losing the governorship ticket of the People's Democratic Party, PDP. In a post on his verified facebook page sighted by THE WHISPERER, he wrote: "It is now official as I returns to APGA in my ward, Umudim Ward 1, Nnewi. "It was a party that took me to National Assembly in 2011. I…
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2023: INEC Sets Dates For Campaign Activities

2023: INEC Sets Dates For Campaign Activities

Ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has set dates for the commencement of campaigns by political parties for the presidential, national assembly, governorship and state assembly. The commission said the campaign for presidential and national assembly elections will commence on September 2022 while that of governorship and State House of Assembly will commence on October 12, 2022. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kaduna, Hajiya Asmau Sani Maikudi, made the announcement during a press briefing in the state during the ongoing voters’ registration as he noted that the last day of campaign by political…
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Again, Chambers & Partners Ranks Etigwe Uwa In Its Global 2022 Guide

Again, Chambers & Partners Ranks Etigwe Uwa In Its Global 2022 Guide

Renowned legal luminary, Mr. Etigwe Uwa SAN has been ranked by Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2022 in Dispute Resolution. Rankings are based on interviews with clients and peers. Chambers & Partners is one of the world's leading legal research companies, developing rankings and offering insight about law firms across more than 200 jurisdictions. Its researchers praised Etigwe Uwa and its ranked attorneys, who were recognized as industry leaders both globally and in Nigeria. Uwa is the Senior Managing Partner in the commercial law firm of StreamSowers & Kohn, where he heads the firm's Litigation and Arbitration departments. He is…
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