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Feb

03

2022

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One Love Foundation Calls For Inclusion Of Independent Candidacy In Electoral Bill.

News, Politics

Ahead of 2023 general elections, a Civil Society Organisation, CSO, One Love Foundation, Thursday, called for inclusion of independent candidacy in the electoral bill by the Nigerian Senate. The President of the group, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, observed that lack of internal democracy among the political parties during the process of nominating candidates was a bad omen for the nation's democracy. He appealed to the National Assembly to consider independent candidacy in other to deepen the nation's democracy. Read letter below:

Feb

02

2022

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2023: PDP Crisis Deepens As Wike, Ayu Cold War Divides PDP Governors

Politics

Until few weeks ago, the political relationship between the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Iyorchia Ayu, and Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, was nothing but cordial. Ayu, who had been out in political wilderness for a long time, soon reappeared and became a rallying figure to be used to oust Mr Uche Secondus from office as PDP chairman. The Whistler learnt that the brain behind Ayu’s emergence was Wike and it started during his last trip to Benue State in 2021. The visit provided the opportunity for the resurrection of Ayu’s political career. It was…

Feb

02

2022

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How Orji Kalu Can Woo Northern Elites Over APC Ticket

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Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu must have summoned so much courage before he could come out to say that he will like to lead the Federal Republic of Nigeria. But his ambition may be dead on arrival unless he woo the northern elite. To state a fact, the All Progressives Congress is far more prominent and powerful in northern Nigeria than the southern zone. The number of states under the APC in north is more than the south. That means the northern elite hold so much power in the ruling party. On this basis, Kalu should woo them. The most important…

Feb

02

2022

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APC UK calls for postponement of party’s February convention, says emergence of multiple factions not good omen

Politics

The All Progressive Congress, APC, United Kingdom, UK, chapter, has advised the National Executive Council, NEC, of the party to postpone the party’s national convention, scheduled for Feb. 26. The chapter gave the advice in a statement issued on Wednesday by Dr Philip Idaewor, Chairman, APC in UK. Mr Idaewor stated that the postponement became necessary to enable the Gov. Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC, win more grounds in reconciling aggrieved members. The APC UK chairman also stated that postponement of the convention, while focusing on the much-needed fence mending, would ensure the party retains power…

Feb

02

2022

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BudgIT co-founder suggests ₦10 billion crowdfunding for Peter Obi presidential campaign

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BudgIT CEO Seun Onigbinde has launched a campaign to crowdfund N10 billion for Peter Obi’s presidential ambition In a tweet, the tech guru noted that a GoFundMe account would serve the purpose of funding the presidential hopeful, whom many Nigerian youths deem competent to lead the nation out of its current economic woes. This came a day after London-based publication Financial Times pegged the cost of electing a president in Nigeria at $2 billion, about N1 trillion. Mr Onigbinde explained that the crowdfunding would level the financial playing ground for Mr Obi, who is likely to contend with moneybags such…

Feb

02

2022

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2023 Abia Guber: Kalu Idika best candidate in PDP – Awa

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A chieftain of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Iroha Awa, has said that Kalu Idika Okwara is the best candidate in the People's Democratic Party for the 2023 governorship election in Abia state. Awa, who is also the Deputy Director General of Abia Good Governance Initiative, made the remarks on Tuesday in a chat with journalists in Umuahia. He said, "If you look at those with governorship ambition in 2023 under the PDP, you'll agree with me that Chief Kalu Idika Okwara is the best for our great party. "With due respect to others, what Abians are looking for…

Feb

01

2022

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BREAKING: 2023 Presidency: Wike Debunks Rumours Of Being Atiku’s Running Mate

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has dispelled insinuations about him being the running mate to presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubakar, in the Peoples Democratic Party. According to the governor, no such agreement has been reached between him and any politician. Governor Wike said this on Tuesday during a stakeholders meeting of the Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party at the Government House in Port Harcourt. He said at the appropriate time, members of the party in the southern region will speak in one voice about their decision on the 2023 presidential election. The governor also spoke about the party’s…

Feb

01

2022

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Abia 2023: Women Group Endorse Kalu Ijomah Ukeh For Governor

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A group under the aegis of Abia Women Peace Initiative, AWPI, has endorsed renowned chemical scientist and philanthropist, Mr. Kalu Ijomah Ukeh as its preferred candidate for the 2023 governorship in the state. The secretary of the group, Princess Nkechi Ubani, said the endorsement of Kalu Ijomah followed “a number of critical considerations which include the state of Abia State and the situation of APC in the state.” Ubani, in a statement titled, ‘Abia 2023 – Mr. Kalu Ijomah Ukeh chosen to run for Abia State Governor’, said the choice of Ukeh was arrived at “after a thorough search for…

Feb

01

2022

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BREAKING: Suspected Thugs Vandalise Atiku’s Campaign Office In Gombe, Set PDP Secretariat Ablaze

Metro, Politics

Suspected political thugs have vandalised the campaign office of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. Suspected political thugs have vandalised the campaign office of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, situated near Investment Quarters, about eight kilometres away from the Gombe metropolis. The office had it windows broken, while other items like Air Conditioners were carted away. The thugs also burnt the Gombe State Secretariat of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It was gathered that the suspects stormed the party secretariat, located along Bauchi road, around 1:30am. Eye witnesses said personnel of the Fire Service with assistance from men of the Nigerian Police…

Feb

01

2022

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2023 Guber: I Will Build Standard Hospital In Each Abia LGA, Says Chief Sunday Okoro

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Chief Sunday Okoro, a governorship aspirant for Abia State in 2023, has said if elected as the state chief executive, he would make sure that each of the 17 local government areas of the state would have one standard general hospital. Chief Okoro, who holds the title of Anaemenyuoku 1 of Ohafia in Abia State, spoke through a press release on his plans for the state, saying he would dwell more on developing Abia’s infrastructure, which is obviously moribund while ensuring that the unpaid salaries of the state’s workers were cleared. The California, United States-based politician and a member of…