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Nigeria now a haven for bandits, kidnapping, Atiku laments

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2021 0

*Accuses political leaders of sowing seed of disunity amongst Nigerians *Re-echoes calls for restructuring Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the worsening state of insecurity in the country, saying Nigeria has become a haven for

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How APC can retain power beyond 2023 – Senate president

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2021 0

*Says party’s unity responsible for cordial relationship with opposition lawmakers Tunde Opalana, Abuja President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has given several conditions that would enable the All Progressives Congress (APC) retain power during and beyond the 2023 general elections. The Senate president while receiving a visiting delegation of the All Progressives Congress

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Anambra: INEC clears Soludo as APGA gov’ship candidate

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2021 0

*Obeys Kano Appeal Court ruling Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, named Professor Chukwuma Soludo and his running mate, Ibezim Onyekachukwu Gilbert as governorship and deputy governorship candidates of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) for the November 6 gubernatorial election in Anambra State. Decision of the

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82.9m Nigerians can’t afford daily meals – PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2021 0

*Says party vindicated by Sanusi’s exposé on Buhari, APC Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said life is becoming so unbearable in the country under President Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration as more than 82.9 million Nigerians can no longer afford their daily meals and other necessities of life. This […]

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FEC: Aviation, Education, others get N21.11bn project approval

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2021 0

Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of N21, 107,212,510 for projects in the Aviation and Education ministries, as well as for some federal agencies. Briefing State House Correspondents on Wednesday after the virtual FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari after concluding his mandatory self-isolation, following his return

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Our increasing population keeps me awake at night – Obasanjo

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2021 0

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, said Africa’s ever-increasing population keeps him awake at night. The former president said this at the public presentation of the maiden edition of the Africa Progress Group (APG) report in Lagos. Obasanjo, who is the chairman of the APG, said if Africa’s growing population is managed properly, it […]

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Why PDP must replace Secondus, other NWC members – Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2021 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has called for the replacement of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party if the party wants to win the 2023 general election. The PDP chieftain further stated that the internal crisis in the party is due to the failure of the NWC led by Uche […]

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It’s better Nigeria breaks up if we’re going to keep killing each other- Mailafia

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2021 0

*Accuses northern elites of silence on insecurity ldibia Gabriel, Kaduna Former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, has said that if the constant killings in the country continue, it is best for Nigeria to disintegrate to ensure peace. Mailafia made the observation during an online conversation on how to “Fix […]

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Amaechi joined APC because of Patience Jonathan, he’ll return to PDP – Chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2021 0

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Desmond Akawor, has expressed optimism the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Rotimi Amaechi, would return to the PDP. Naija News reports that Akawor said this during an event on Saturday where he received scores of new PDP members in Ikwerre […]

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Facts emerge on how PDP chieftain Adedayo Omolafe died

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2021 0

More light has been shed on how popular chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State and federal lawmaker, Hon Adedayo Omolafe, died. There had been claims following the announcement of his death on Monday morning that the lawmaker was not sick before his death around 2 am. Naija News learned that the […]

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2023: A dead party cannot send me packing from Govt House, Gov Fintiri lambasts APC

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2021 0

*You’re packing out of Govt House come 2023 whether you like it or not, APC replies Gov Tom Garba,Yola Governor Fintiri of Adamawa State has described the All Progressive Congress (APC) as “a dead party, not capable of capturing Adamawa in 2023.” The Special Aide to the Governor, Solomon Kumangar, made the remark in an […]

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Sacked Nwoye wants to kill us – Enugu APC tells Security

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2021 0

By John Emmanuel A group known as Enugu APC Bridge Builders have cautioned the sacked APC Chairman, Ben Nwoye against harrassing or intimidating party members who jointly removed him as party chairman. The group made this known in a statement which was released to journalists rhis morning. The statement noted how Nwoye haven lost out […]

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Cease trying to run down Buhari – Femi Adesina tells Peter Obi

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2021 0

Former governor of Anambra state, Peter obi, has been warned by Presidential Media Aide Femi Adesina to cease criticizing President Muhammadu Buhari’s attempts to rebuild the country’s economy. In a statement headlined “If Not Infrastructure, Then What,” Adesina outlined why infrastructure is critical to any economy’s growth. The entire statement read in full; “Former

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2023: Group intensifies lobbying of Govs, legislators, APC stalwarts for Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja A group of stakeholders in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has upscaled lobbying of influencial party in mobilizing support for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The group said it is leaving no stone unturned in horse trading across geopolitical zones to ensure the the current […]

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APC chair: PDP asks court to remove Buni as Yobe gov

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2021 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has instituted a suit seeking the removal of Mai Mala Buni from office as Yobe governor. In the suit dated and filed August 12, the PDP submitted that Buni violated Section 183 of the Constitution, when he accepted to serve as chairman of the caretaker committee of the All Progressives […]

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DSS quiz ex-Adamawa gov, Bindow, others over ‘anti-Buhari’ meeting

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2021 0

Senator Jibrilla Bindow, a former governor of Adamawa State, was interrogated by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday. His questioning by the state service was purportedly linked to a conference he attended, at which some attendees allegedly attacked President Muhammadu Buhari and wished him dead. According to Ripples Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress

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Why I want to govern Anambra through Accord Party- Godwin Maduka

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2021 0

By John Emmanuel The former guber aspirant of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Godwin Maduka, has affirmed his resolve to defeat the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the November 6th, 2021 governorship election in the state. He said he will actualised that through Accord Party. He added that his ambition to govern […]

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Secondus survives as PDP shortens tenure

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2021 0

*Holds national convention Oct *To appoint Convention Planning c’ttee next week *Asks Secondus to convoke NEC meeting to fashion zoning Tunde Opalana, Abuja National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, on Tuesday, survived removal plot but not without a cost. He negotiated his survival with two months of the tenure of […]

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PDP Crisis: I Won’t Resign, Secondus Vows

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2021 0

Prince Uche Secondus, the embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stood firm yesterday in his refusal to quit, claiming that he has done nothing wrong to be driven out of office. Secondus’ determination on finishing his term by December comes amid requests for his resignation as PDP national chairman from nine members […]

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Anti- Buni, Secondus protests rock APC, PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2021 0

*Why security was reinforced at national secretariat- CECPC scribe *6 NWC members sign Secondus resignation order *PDP Govs harp on unity, to meet with BoT, NASS Caucus, others today Tunde Opalana, Tom Okpe, Abuja Leadership crisis rocking the two major political parties continued unabated as protesters on Monday stormed the national secretariats of both the […]