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Anambra poll: Nine guber candidates call for release of Nnamdi Kanu

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2021 0

*As Court adjourns Human Rights suit filed by IPOB leader till Nov 19 Nine candidates in the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election have called for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. This is as they also urged the Federal Government to

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Nigeria needs $1.5trn to bridge infrastructure gap in 10 yrs – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says 1.5 trillion dollars is needed by Nigeria over a ten-year period, to achieve an appreciable level of the National Infrastructure Stock. He gave the figure on Tuesday in Glasgow at a COP 26 high-level side event on improving global infrastructure hosted by President Joe Biden of the United States, EU Commission […]

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Court fixes Jan. 18 for suit challenging defection of Gov Matawalle, lawmakers

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2021 0

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed Jan. 18, 2022, to hear suit, seeking the removal of Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara and other lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to all Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after counsel to the parties had joined issues in the […]

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Parallel diaspora leadership: APC Ghana seeks swift intervention

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2021 0

Mr Oghenosa Micheletti, Diaspora Chairman of the APC in Ghana, has urged swift intervention of its national leadership to address emergence of a new APC leadership group in the diaspora. This he said, was to avert external misunderstandings. The call came on the backdrop of the inauguration of APC Diaspora Leaders Executive, a new group […]

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South Africa: Three shot dead at polling station

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2021 0

IFP national treasurer and elections head Narend Singh confirmed the killing of the party member, allegedly by members of the ANC. Three suspects were shot dead by police late Monday night after they allegedly fled when officers approached them at a polling station in Plessislaer, KwaZulu-Natal.The three were apparently in a car without number plates […]

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Anambra 2021: Andy Uba to negotiate with IPOB, outlines security plan for the state

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2021 0

As the people of Anambra state file to the polls to elect their next governor this weekend, Senator Andy Uba, has committed to securing the state by negotiating with the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) towards an amicable resolution, among other strategies. “Shops are burgled, markets go on fire, people do not feel safe going […]

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CVR: INEC says fresh registration hits 3.9m

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2021 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the number of fresh registrants in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) has hit 3,899,238. The commission disclosed this in a weekly update, quarter 2, week 4 released on Monday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the breakdown of the preregistration statistics shows […]

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Andy Uba denies allegation of co-plotting infamous abduction of former governor Chris Ngige in 2003

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2021 0

Andy Uba, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the upcoming November 6 Anambra Governorship election has denied an allegation that he was a co-plotter in the infamous kidnapping of a former governor of the state. At the ongoing Governorship debate organized by Arise News Television holding live on TV Monday afternoon, three […]

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Oyo APC chairman-elect appeals for cooperation

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2021 0

STEPHEN GBADAMOSI, IBADAN The chairman-elect of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, has called on stakeholders in the party to support its executives on moves to reconcile aggrieved members. Omodewu, in a statement made available to journalists Sunday evening, said the APC could reclaim the state from the […]

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Ekiti 2022: Direct primary will checkmate imposition, says Bamisile

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2021 0

Ayodele Adesanmi Ado Ekiti A member of the House of Representatives and All Progressives Congress apsirant for the 2022 governorship poll in Ekiti State , Hon Femi Bamisile ,has said the direct mode of primary that will be deployed to select the candidate will checkmate imposition. Bamisile, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Federal […]

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PDP convention, a quit notice for APC, says Ayu, new national chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2021 0

*19 consensus candidates emerge as NWC members *Convention peaceful, credible says Fintiri *It is for unity of PDP – Amb Damagum, deputy national chairman (north) Tunde Opalana, Abuja Newly elected national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorcha Ayu described the successful conduct of the party’s national convention at the weekend as

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We are taking back Nigeria from APC – PDP chairman, Ayu

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2021 0

Iyorchia Ayu, the newly elected National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the party is ready to take back power from the All Progressives congress, APC. Ayu said this after he emerged as the Party’s new chairman in the early hours of Sunday at the national convention in Abuja. Ayu giving quit […]

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25-year-old Suleiman Mohammed emerges PDP National Youth Leader

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2021 0

A 25-year-old man, Prince Mohammed Kadade Suleiman has emerged as the National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Suleiman, who hails from Kaduna State, NorthWest geopolitical zone of Nigeria, emerged through consensus on Saturday during the just concluded National Convention of the party in Abuja. READ ALSO: Stop harassing judges from Southern Nigeria,

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Supporters of Kwankwaso, Tambuwal, Lamido, other presidential aspirants steal show at PDP Convention

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2021 0

PDP defectors are full of regrets – Fintiri*Oraelosi, Nwosu step down for Daniel to emerge National Auditor Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Eagle Square, Abuja venue of Special National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was on Saturday turned into a carnival ground to project their principals. Party protocol officials and security agents had tough […]

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Convention: PDP will come out strong to receive all willing to join – Tambuwal

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2021 0

The Governor of Sokoto state and chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Aminu Tambuwal, has said that the party would emerge strong from its national convention to receive those coming to join it. Tambuwal stated this while briefing newsmen after the PDP stakeholders’ meeting held at Akwa-lbom Governor’s Lodge in Abuja on Friday night. Tambuwal […]

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Updated: Secondus loses bid to stop PDP convention

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2021 0

*Suspended national chairman kicks, goes on appeal, says impunity must be resisted *As 18 candidates emerge through consensus arrangement *There’ll be no vacuum as NWC tenure lapses Dec 8, says Fintiri Tunde Opalana, Abuja and Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got the nod to go ahead with the planned national convention […]

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APC Appeal Committee Okays Ondo Congress Results

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2021 0

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure. The All Progressives Congress (APC) Appeal Committee set up by the National secretariat of the ruling party to hear petitions of members against the conduct and outcome of October 16, 2021 State Congress in Ondo State has declared that the congress was rancour-free. Recalled that the APC appeal committee was constituted in […]

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Anambra 2021: Uba tasks Soludo on Anambra’s debt profile

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2021 0

The Sen. Andy Uba Governorship Campaign Organisation, has tasked former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo, to ascertain total debt currently owed by Anambra Government. Mr Afam Ogene, Director, Media and Publicity, of the campaign organisation made the demand in a statement made available to journalists on Friday in Awka. […]

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BREAKING: 2023: Jega, Agbakoba, Utomi to launch party against APC, PDP in November

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2021 0

National Consultative Front (NCFront) co-chairperson, Prof Pat Utomi will soon meet Prof Attahiru Jega and Olisa Agbakoba (SAN)-led National Political Coalition on Electoral Reforms initiated on October 1. The NCFront made the disclosure on Friday while announcing plans to launch a “credible alternative mega ideological party by November”. A statement by Tanko Yunusa, Head

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Insecurity: Our hope is in God – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2021 0

*New nation coming, says Osinbajo *FG assures of resolve to reform Armed Forces President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, said that though Nigeria was facing various challenges, hope and trust in God will still prevail. He, however, said that many Nigerians have unfortunately chosen to play the role of God by failing to put their trust […]