Politics

May
16
2022
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2023 Presidency: Report of Lawan stepping down for Tinubu mischievous – Dr Suleiman Audu

2023 Presidency: Report of Lawan stepping down for Tinubu mischievous – Dr Suleiman Audu

Politics
Dr Suleiman Audu, a member of the Ahmed Lawan campaign council on Monday described as untrue reports that the Senate President has stepped down for former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu. An online report with the heading "Senate President, Ahmed Lawan steps down from the presidential race, pledges to support and collapse his political structure for APC frontline Aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu" is currently circulating across social media platforms. But Audu, in a statement dismissed the report as “sheer mischief planted by those who want to gain the APC presidential ticket by deceit.” He said, “Our attention has been…
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May
16
2022
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Obi: Curing Sam Omatseye’s Ignorance By Valentine Obienyem

Obi: Curing Sam Omatseye’s Ignorance By Valentine Obienyem

Opinion, Politics
Opinion pieces are meant to be intellectual engagements, which usually mirror the maturity, depth and inclination of the writers. Some end up educating; some even entertain; some pontificate; while others analyse with or without proffered solutions. Alas, one of the tragedies of the Nigerian communication environment is that some fine, illuminating writers find themselves, now and then, being sucked up into pulling people down in the name of politics. This is when the otherwise good writers are in a personal conflict, striving vainly to justify the unjustifiable. At this time, even when their prose remains florid, one painfully observes them…
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May
15
2022
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2023: Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency: An unbiased analysis of the Aspirants By Ikechukwu Iroha

2023: Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency: An unbiased analysis of the Aspirants By Ikechukwu Iroha

Politics
There is an unwritten agreement that makes Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal seat a rotational office between the two local governments of Arochukwu and Ohafia. It was in the light of the above that many well meaning Ohafia sons and daughters supported the present Occupant Hon. Uko Nkole in 2014 and 2015. My viral article that was published widely in 2014, captioned "In Support of Uko Nkole" laid credence and highlighted some of the major points that determined our choice of the Abam born Town planner against our Ohafia sons and daughters that declared interest in the contest. Let's look at the background.…
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May
15
2022
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Orji Kalu, Ahmad Lawan and the road to Aso Villa for Ndigbo

Orji Kalu, Ahmad Lawan and the road to Aso Villa for Ndigbo

Opinion, Politics
Leading up to the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, I have been observing with keen interest intriguing political developments as individuals, groups and regions busy themselves jostling for positions in line with their personal and corporate desires. Since only interests remain constant in the realm of politics, the scenario has witnessed a lot of horse trading, arm twisting and as expected stomach-churning betrayal by erstwhile trusted allies. Unfortunately, while some actors in the unfolding political drama are proactively playing out an already written script, others are only improvising reacting to moves initiated by the more prepared politicians. One subject that…
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May
15
2022
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2023 Presidency: Fear Atiku may pick PDP ticket forced APC to throw race open – Investigation

2023 Presidency: Fear Atiku may pick PDP ticket forced APC to throw race open – Investigation

Politics
The All Progressives Congress has refused to announce its decision on zoning two weeks to its presidential primary amid fears that the Peoples Democratic Party may pick a northerner as its presidential candidate on May 29. Impeccable party sources told Sunday Punch that with the rise in ethnic and religious politics in the country, it had become obvious that most Nigerians would vote along ethnic and religious lines. This was what informed the decision of the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; and Governor Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State to join the presidential race at the last minute. A source in the…
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May
15
2022
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Presidency 2023: Jack-Rich Promises Huge Private Sector Growth, Massive Jobs For Youths

Presidency 2023: Jack-Rich Promises Huge Private Sector Growth, Massive Jobs For Youths

Politics
Presidential hopeful and oil mogul, Tein Jack-Rich, has said his presidency will promote private sector growth, move oil and gas production to three million barrels per day and creates massive jobs for the youth. Jack-Rich, an aspirant and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, made the statement at his formal declaration to run for the president on Friday in Abuja. He explained that only sound education and meaningful engagement of youths would address the insecurity challenges in Nigeria adding that no amount of military deployment can end the menace. The presidential aspirant, while addressing his supporters, narrated his life…
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May
14
2022
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Ndigbo will appreciate Orji Uzor Kalu better after 2023 – Prof Nzimiro

Ndigbo will appreciate Orji Uzor Kalu better after 2023 – Prof Nzimiro

Politics
A Professor of Political Economy, Ikenna Nzimiro Jnr on Saturday said the South-East geo-political zone will appreciate the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu after 2023 presidential election. Nzimiro said the decision of the former Abia state governor to back the Senate President Ahmad Lawan was in order, since the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the People's Democratic Party, PDP, have refused to concede the 2023 presidency to the South-East geo-political zone. He commended the courage and sagacity of Senator Orji Kalu to speak truth to power, describing him as a politician with deep vision and tactical…
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May
14
2022
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2023: Real Reasons Behind Mad Rush For APC Presidential Race

2023: Real Reasons Behind Mad Rush For APC Presidential Race

Politics
Barring any last minute change, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will announce its presidential candidate for the 2023 general polls on June 1, 2022. This is in line with the new timetable for the 2023 general elections released recently by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), mandating all political parties to complete the conduct of their primaries not later than June 3. The APC National Executive Committee (NEC) had on April 20, at its meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, approved May 30, 31 and June 1, 2022 for the party’s presidential primary election. Sequel to…
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May
14
2022
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2023: Jonathan, Emefiele out of Presidential race

2023: Jonathan, Emefiele out of Presidential race

News, Politics
The bid to draft former president Goodluck Jonathan and Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele into next year’s presidential race on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress appeared to have hit the rocks with uncertainty over their interest in the race. Saturday Vanguard learnt last night that both the expression of interest and nomination forms, which different groups bought for them were neither completed nor submitted at the close of deadline for the submission of forms yesterday. Although no reason was given for their sudden loss of interest in the APC presidential ticket, a reliable source confided in Saturday…
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May
14
2022
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2023: What I’ll do for Nigerians if elected president – Jack-Rich

2023: What I’ll do for Nigerians if elected president – Jack-Rich

News, Politics
Frontline presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tein Jack-Rich has declared that his presidency will not borrow. Besides, the presidential hopeful also pledged to create 20 million jobs on his first day in office. According to Jack-Rich, he will not take a single loan throughout his tenure if elected president. He made the remarks Friday in Abuja during a media chat where he declared his interest to contest the 2023 presidential election. He said he would create smart jobs and will develop the oil and gas industry and optimise the oil and gas in the country. “My presidency…
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