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Jan

31

2021

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We have plans to return Onitsha as catalyst for economic growth -Azubogu

Politics, News

. ..Visits Onitsha, promises Strategic Urban Renewal programme The leading Governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 election, Engr. Chris Azubogu, on Sunday pledged to execute a Strategic Urban Renewal programme that would return Onitsha as catalyst for economic transformation of Anambra State. Engr Azubogu made the statement in Onitsha when he met with members of PDP in Onitsha South and North LGAs over his intention to run for the Governorship of Anambra State. According to the leading PDP Governorship aspirant, "we must reopen the conversation on the need to return Onitsha as a catalyst…

Jan

31

2021

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Some Northern APC Govs Intensify Plans To Woo Jonathan Into 2023 Presidential Race

News, Politics

A grand plot to draft President Goodluck Jonathan into the presidential race has commenced with four All Progtessives Congress (APC) Governors from the North leading the charge, according to nation newspaper. It was gathered a group of 10 politicians from the South, comprising notable figures from Bayelsa, home state of the former President, had been given the mandate to begin a media campaign that would midwife the plan. The group, led by a chieftain of the APC from Bayelsa and Jonathan’s political ally, was said to have met on two occasions to discuss the modalities of rolling out the campaign.…

Jan

30

2021

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Azubogu’s Governorship Declaration: A Clarion Call to Build a System that can Solve her Problems (1) By Chukwudimma Aaron-Okonkwo

Politics, Opinion

Sometimes in 2012 when I was returning to Ozubulu, my hometown, construction signposts with the inscriptions: "Attracted by Chris Emeka Azubogu" stood at strategic places all the way from Nnewi to Ozubulu. The same signposts were also seen in adjoining towns of Ukpor, Amichi, etc. These projects were street electrification and road rehabilitations. Rural areas that were hitherto ugliest in darkness at nights were provided with solar powered lights for bright lights at nights. Rural roads that were hitherto impassable were rehabilitated to give rural dwellers easy passage of movement. However, knowing the usual chicanery antics of most politicians in…

Jan

27

2021

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2023 Presidency: Okorocha Appoints Leaders Of His New Party Says APC Has Failed Nigerians

News, Politics

The former governor of Imo state, Sen. Rochas Anayo Okorocha, senator representing Imo West senatorial district floats new party to be called "New Nigeria Movement". Senator Okorocha made this known when he held a round table Meeting with his Political structure cut across the 36 states of the federations. Okorocha emphasized the need for a change in the political system in the country. He described APC whom he was a founding member to have failed the entire country as the masses does not feel the impact of its existence. He called on his structures and supporters to remain intact and…

Jan

27

2021

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Enweremadu’s death came at a time we were consolidating our political friendship with Ngwaland – Ohafia Think Tank Group

News, Politics

Ohafia think tank group, Mben Political Assembly (MPA), has commiserated with the people of Ngwaland, the royal family as well as the government and people of Abia State, on the passing of Eze Bernard Enweremadu, Eze Ukwu of Ngwa Ukwu, the traditional ruler of the ancient Ngwa dynasty. Eze Bernard Enweremadu was a Nigerian first-class traditional ruler. He ruled for 44 years after assuming the traditional stool of Ezeukwu of Ngwa Ukwu at the age of 33. He was the Deputy Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers in the old Imo State and later the Chairman of Abia State…

Jan

27

2021

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5 Years In Office: How Yahaya Bello Ended Insecurity in Kogi State By Onoja Integrity

Opinion, News, Politics

As the clock of Governor Yahaya Bello's time in office ticks to 5 years today, it's pertinent we have a terse retrospect of the condition of Kogi State prior the coming of governor Bello and the pool of peace currently enjoyed in the state. This could, perhaps, enable us to clearly see and appreciate the direction of the new direction government in Kogi State and the embedded ability in Yahaya Bello to replicate same at the national level for Nigerians to enjoy a robust security architecture and put an end to terrorism which seems to be the greatest challenge of…

Jan

25

2021

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Nigeria Needs Men of Integrity in Politics – Obi

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The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has decried what he described as a painful level of rot and decay in Nigeria's political system, saying that a New Nigeria will emerge if honest men can join Nigeria's political space with the intention of causing positive change. Obi, who made this known during his appearance on Nigeria Leadership Series, hosted by Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, said Nigerian elite were part of the major problems facing the nation. He said the elite and informed citizens who were at the fore-front of change had refused…

Jan

24

2021

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30 million people set to pressurize Gov. Samuel Ortom to contest for 2023 presidency

News, Politics

Prince Samuel Onuh, National Coordinator, Project Ortomise Nigeria Ortomatically 2023 has said that his group will mobilize 10 million men, 10 million women and 10 million youths for a solidarity march in Abuja to pressurize Gov. Samuel Ortom to contest for 2023 presidency. Governor Samuel Ortom, a second term governor from Benue state is a member of opposition People’s Democratic Party(PDP). He worked for different political parties in Benue State including the National Centre Party of Nigeria as State Publicity Secretary; State Treasurer of the All People's Party (APP); and State Secretary as well as State Deputy Chairman of the…

Jan

24

2021

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Rochas Okorocha denies decamping to PDP says President Buhari is not aware of what he’s passing through

News, Politics

Former governor of Imo State and Senator Representing Imo West Senatorial District, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has said that, he is still a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and asked the public to disregard the Speculation that, he has the plan to leave the Party. Senator Okorocha gave the clarification, while addressing the State Working Committee (SWC) members of the Party, Zonal, Local Government and Ward Executives of the Party in the State, weekend, in strict adherence to the COVID-19 Protocols, Stating that, nobody has stake in APC more than himself. He told the Party officials, “Our Party is…

Jan

22

2021

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2023 PRESIDENCY: Miss Tourism North Central Nigeria, Queen Alaji Faith Ileaneju Drums Support For Governor Yahaya Bello, Urges Him To Join Presidential Race

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Ahead of the 2023 Presidential Election in Nigeria, different political permutations and calculations have commenced with many subscribing to a youthful and detribalize Nigerian to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. For the purpose of unity and consolidating the gains achieved by President Buhari and the APC, Queen Alaji Faith Ileaneju, the current Miss Tourism North Central Nigeria has urged Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State to join the presidential race. The beauty queen stated this in a statement signed by her and presented to the press in Abuja. She noted that the performance of Governor Bello in Kogi state is…