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2023: Kebbi Business Mogul Signs ₦100m Cheque For Tinubu’s Presidential Form

2023: Kebbi Business Mogul Signs ₦100m Cheque For Tinubu’s Presidential Form

A Kebbi-born multinational contractor and Director-General Tinubu Support Organisation, Aminu Suleiman, on Wednesday signed a cheque to purchase the presidential nomination form for the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu. This is coming barely 24 hours after the ruling party announced the sale of its presidential nominations forms for ₦100million. Suleiman reiterated his belief in the capacity of the former governor of Lagos State to positively transform Nigeria as President. The statement reads: “Director General Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO) Hon. Aminu Suleiman signs ₦100m cheque to purchase APC presidential form For Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “Speaking this…
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We’ll refund your nomination form money, Orji Kalu should go unopposed, Abia North stakeholders tell Ohuabunwa, Nkole, others

We’ll refund your nomination form money, Orji Kalu should go unopposed, Abia North stakeholders tell Ohuabunwa, Nkole, others

A group made up of traditional rulers, Abia North youth groups, Abia professionals, academicians, prominent members of the political class and top businessmen under the auspices of Abia North Stakeholders have told senatorial aspirants from Abia North senatorial district to forget their senatorial ambitions for the interest of the zone. According to a statement issued on Wednesday , the group is drumming support for the re-election of the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. The leader of the group, Dr Kalu Ncheghe, said that indices showed that the Senate Chief Whip performed far better than other senators…
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BREAKING: APC pegs presidential nomination form at N100m

BREAKING: APC pegs presidential nomination form at N100m

The All Progressives Congress has pegged its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at N100 million. The party’s national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this shortly after the 11th National Executive Meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. The nomination form would go for N70 million while expression of interest forms would go for N30 million. Opposing an earlier announcement by the party’s national women leader, Betta Edu, that the women will get free forms, Morka said women are entitled to free nomination forms but will pay for their expression of interest forms.
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2023: Prof Uchenna Ikonne inaugurates Mba Ukaha, others as members of his campaign council for Abia guber poll

2023: Prof Uchenna Ikonne inaugurates Mba Ukaha, others as members of his campaign council for Abia guber poll

A frontline governorship aspirant in Abia State, Prof. Uchenna Eleazar Ikonne, has inaugurated members of his campaign council tagged Uche Ndi Abia 2023 Campaign Council. Ikonne who is favorite to clinch the governorship ticket of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, inaugurated the council on Tuesday. Ikonne posted the inauguration pictures on his facebook page sighted by THE WHISPERER. He said, "Yesterday, the gubernatorial campaign council of Uche Ndi Abia was inaugurated. "I charge them to discharge their duties with utmost responsibility, in order to realize the goal of ultimate victory. To God be the glory!" Among those inaugurated is a…
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2023: Chief Kelvin Jombo formally declares for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency seat, promises people oriented representation (Photos)

2023: Chief Kelvin Jombo formally declares for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency seat, promises people oriented representation (Photos)

In a well attended Abiriba chapter meeting of the People’s Democratic Party, held at the Abiriba country home of the Pro-Chancellor of Abia State University Uturu and leader of Abiriba PDP, Chief Kelvin Jombo Onuma declared his intention to represent Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly. In his declaration statement, Jombo assured the PDP faithfuls of people oriented representation anchored on promotion of Improved welfare fdr the constituents, improved infrastructural development, vibrant representation at the green chamber and attraction of quality projects to the Constituency. " I have come to seek for your support to represent our people of…
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2023: Ex Senate President, Ken Nnamani, Declares To Run For President

2023: Ex Senate President, Ken Nnamani, Declares To Run For President

Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, yesterday joined the 2023 presidential race. Nnamani made his intention known throug a statement he personally signed on Tuesday evening. He said, "It is an honor to make this statement today. As you know, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the various activities leading to the 2023 general election. Pursuant to this, the parties have issued notices for the sale of forms for aspirants to different offices for the 2023 elections. My party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced the date for the sale of forms for the various…
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BREAKING:  Chris Ngige Formally Declares Interest In 2023 Presidential Race

BREAKING:  Chris Ngige Formally Declares Interest In 2023 Presidential Race

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige Tuesday formally declared his intention to contest for the position of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He said he has a burning desire to see a prosperous, united and equitable Nigeria, according to a statement from his media office. Ngige unveiled his presidential ambition before a crowd at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Alor, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State. Addressing the crowd, comprising APC faithful and other supporters, the former Anambra State Governor said having served 40 years in the public…
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2023: Give Wike Your Presidential Ticket, Ikpeazu Tells PDP

2023: Give Wike Your Presidential Ticket, Ikpeazu Tells PDP

The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has appealed to the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to consider the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for his presidential bid. Governor Ikpeazu described the Rivers Governor as the best candidate the PDP can queue behind in 2023. He stated this on Tuesday during a meeting between Wike and the National Working Committee of the party. According to Governor Ikpeazu, the two main requirements for the PDP to wrestle power from the ruling APC in 2023 are competence and acceptability. He opined that Governor Wike has met those requirements and has also…
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Ex-Minister Solomon Dalung dumps APC

Ex-Minister Solomon Dalung dumps APC

A former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has dumped the All Progressives Congress. Dalung, who served as a minister under President Muhammadu Buhari, submitted his letter of withdrawal from the APC to the Ward Chairman of the party in SabonGida Ward, Langtang South LGA of Plateau State. The letter dated April 1, 2022, and signed by the politician on April 18, 2022, was obtained by The Punch in Jos on Tuesday. Part of the letter read, “This is to convey my withdrawal of membership from the All Progressives Congress with effect from the date of this notice. “It is worthy…
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Gambo Jagindi: Little known aspirant, Jack-Rich will be Nigeria’s next president

Gambo Jagindi: Little known aspirant, Jack-Rich will be Nigeria’s next president

By Gambo Jagindi In recent times whenever Nigerian Presidential aspirants are mentioned his name is missing, when political analysts are analysing, he is not among those listed for discussion, and even when the rented crowds are cheering he is not considered as one of their customers, yet he is the most qualified aspirant and the best president for Nigeria come 2023. Engineer Tein Jack-Rich, President/Founder Belemaoil Producing Limited and APC Presidential aspirant is the man to beat in the 2023 presidential election. Of all those contesting the 2023 Presidential election, Jack-Rich is the most qualified and suitable for the position,…
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