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Nov

04

2020

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Hon. Vincent Ofumelu urges federal government to invest more in Nigerian youths as youth coalition extols him as best performing legislator

News, Politics

The member representing Oyi/ Ayamelum federal constituency, Hon. Barr. Vincent Ekenechukwu Ofumelu has urged governments at all level to invest massively in the future of Nigerian youths. He said investment in the future of the youths is a catalyst for national development. Ofumelu stated this when a coalition of Nigerian youths under the aegis of Youth Goal-for- Peace Project recognized him with a trophy of outstanding leadership excellence. “I want thank you all for your resilience and strength of patriotism. Nigeria is a nation we must build collectively. Whether you’re Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba. But, we cannot achieve greatness…

Nov

04

2020

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Chief Iko: My preoccupation is to push for better Abia State; not replying hirelings

Politics

Following series of media attacks that heralded his direct criticism of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu's administration over delivery of leadership in the State, especially on the aspect of sustainable economic plans and infrastructural developments, the APC Chieftain, Chief Ndukwe Iko, who refused to react to a direct attack on his personality by some aides, has insisted that it is the collective responsibility of all Abia Stakeholders to support the government by pointing out gray areas yearning for improvement. Ikoh who spoke to OHAFIA-TV News in his reaction in the wake of the verbal attacks coming from all directions, he said…

Oct

31

2020

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Ikechukwu Iroha graduates from Hallelujah Boy to Abia Government attack dog by SunnyChukz Issac

Politics, Opinion

For a while now, Ikechukwu Iroha from Amaekpu Ohafia has earned himself the reputation of being one of the foremost Hallelujah boys under the payroll of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu's government whose primary job is to attack every divergent opinion, government critic and sing Hallelujah even when it is clear that the government of Abia State has continued to fail in many parts if brought in comparison with sister states in the region, but that's not my preoccupation at the moment as other issues need to be addressed, "as e dey hot". It is very unfortunate that when you hear the…

Oct

31

2020

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Iroha vs Ikoh: Attack shows that PDP is not with Mben Political Assembly, Ohafia people – University Don

Politics

Following the attack launched by Mr. Ikechukwu Iroha on a respected and illustrious son of Ohafia, Chief Ndukwe Ikoh while trying to defend the achievements of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, a Political Scientist, Dr. Uwa Orji Uwa has described the attack as unfortunate and a big setback for Ohafia clan ahead of 2023 general elections. Dr. Uwa while reacting to the comments credited to Mr. Iroha said it was a huge setback for Ohafia clan politically ahead of 2023 polls. He said while the clan was trying to unite politically, the comments made by Iroha against his kinsman…

Oct

30

2020

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The PDP Zoning Philosophy: The North Still Has The Right Of First Refusal By Senator Emmanuel Onwe

Politics, Opinion

By way of a preamble, let me quickly preempt and lay to rest the prevailing mood in the country: the paramount question for Nigerians at the moment is to restructure our dysfunctional political system; the 1999 Constitution is both the progenitor of a dictatorship and thus a fraud. All Nigerian patriots accept these fundamental flaws in our system, as do I. Now let’s proceed. The status of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presently is pretty much like a vessel sailing on the Atlantic engulfed by the raging tempest of zoning. The Party’s very survival beyond 2023 depends singularly on…

Oct

27

2020

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Senate President eulogises Kalu’s wife calls her a shining example

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Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Wife of the Chief Whip of the Senate; Mrs. Ifunanya Kalu who clocked a year older on Monday,26th October received tons of ecomiums from family, friends, business and political associates who converged at her Abuja residence to celebrate with her. Notable among the dignitaries who graced the event was the President of the Nigerian Senate ; Senator Ahmed Lawan who described the Mrs Ifunanya Kalu wife of the Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as "shining example" to many women. Senator Lawan who graced the event alongside the deputy President of the Senate ; Senator Ovie Omo Agege &…

Oct

23

2020

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#EndSARS: Buhari’s speech insult upon injury, says Timi Frank

PoliticsEndSARS, President Muhammadu Buhari

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Friday, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s national address in response to the ongoing protests against police brutality as an insult upon injury inflicted on Nigerians by his bad policies and harsh socio-economic conditions. Frank made this assertion in reaction to the Thursday night broadcast by the President. He accused the President of gross insensitivity for not acknowledging the massacre of scores of Nigerians by soldiers at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos. He said that by not paying respect to the dead, injured and bereaved families, the…

Oct

10

2020

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Ondo 2020: Agboola Ajayi: I’ve not withdrawn from the race – ZLP candidate

PoliticsAgboola Ajayi, Ondo election, ZLP candidate

Ahead of today’s governorship election inn Ondo State, candidate of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, in the Ondo State governorship election, Hon Agboola Ajayi has denied that he had withdrawn from today’s exercise. His Media Adviser, Allen Sowore in a statement said that the letter of his resignation was forged. The statement said “Again, the attention of the Deputy Governor and candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Agboola Ajayi has been drawn to a forged resignation letter from the Governorship Election holding today, Saturday- 10 October, 2020. The oppositions will not stop at nothing to peddle fake news. “This…

Oct

09

2020

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Ondo Election: Kalu urges Ondo people to spearhead PDP dominance in South-West by voting for Jegede

PoliticsEyitayo Jegede, Ondo election

With the much anticipated gubernatorial election in Ondo State around the corner, well meaning Nigerians and political stakeholders has continued to voice out the necessity it portends for all Nigerians, especially, Ondo electorates to borrow a leaf from the determination against political desperados in Edo state which made the people's votes to count as it is the only tool at the disposal of the people. One of such vocal voices agitating for a free and fair election is the National Coordinator of PDP-Coalition, Dr. Emeka Kalu, who has urged Ondo people to unite and vote overwhelmingly for the victory…

Oct

08

2020

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BREAKING NEWS: Ondo Poll: Mimiko In Secret Meeting With APC Leaders

News, PoliticsAgboola Ajayi, Olusegun Mimiko, Ondo governorship election

Shock awaits the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, who is also the governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Agboola Ajayi, in the Saturday election, as his main backer, former Governor Olusegun Mimiko, has struck a deal with APC leaders to back out from supporting Ajayi and throw his weight behind the APC candidate, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Sources close to Mimiko disclosed that the former governor had realised the futility in Ajayi's plan to be elected as governor after the poor showing in campaigns with little or nothing to show as a serious candidate to be given support in…