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2022

Gbagi 2023: Ideal Candidate To Succeed Okowa, Okumagba Reaffirms

POLITICS#Delta state, #HRH Emmanuel Okumagba II, Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, PDP, people's Democratic party

Gbagi 2023: Ideal Candidate To Succeed Okowa, Okumagba Reaffirms The traditional ruler, the Orosuen of Okere Urhobo Kingdom, Delta State, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Emmanuel Okumagba II, has reaffirmed his unflinching confidence in the Frontline gubernatorial aspirant under the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi in succeeding the incumbent Governor, Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa. The royal father who described Barr. Gbagi as an ideal replacement for Okowa, stated blankly that he former remained the best person to deliver the dividends of democracy to Deltans come 2023. HRM Okumagba, made the statement on Tuesday Marcha 2022, when well-wishers paid…

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2022

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I’m still Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi thunders, amidst Court Order

POLITICS#APC, David Nweze Umahi, defection, ebonyi state government, impeachment, Unlawful defection

I'm still Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi thunders, amidst Court Order Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has rejected the ruling of an Abuja Federal High Court which sacked him from office, insisting that he is still the governor of the state. This is in a swift reaction to the verdict of a Federal High Court in Abuja had today, which had sacked Ebonyi State Governor, Mr Dave Umahi, and his Deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe, on account of their unlawful defection from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, the governor said the ruling would…

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2022

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NASS: Kalu’s bill seeking improved revenue generation passes first reading

NATIONAL NEWS#Dr. Orji uzor kalu, #Tax Crimes Commission, Revenue generation, Tax compliance strategy

NASS: Kalu's bill seeking improved revenue generation passes first reading Kenneth Udeh from Abuja A bill seeking to enhance the Nation's revenue generation has passed first reading at the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday. The bill fronted by the Chief Whip of the Senate , Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, senate chief whip, is seeking to improve the tax administration system in Nigeria and improve revenue generation by the government through the establishment of the Tax Crimes Commission. According to the draft copy of the bill sighted by Daily Sun the bill among others aims to 9s administering the Nigerian tax system…

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2022

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Sen. Kalu Rejoices With Vice President Yemi Osinbajo AT 65

Uncategorized#Yemi Osinbajo at 65, Prof. Yemi osinbajo, Senator Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu

KALU REJOICES WITH VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO AT 65 Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary. Describing the Vice President as a true progressive who is committed to nation building, Kalu urged the celebrant to sustain his good works for the country, adding that Osinbajo has consistently complemented efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari in building a prosperous Nigeria. Kalu, who applauded the leadership style of the Vice President, wished him longer life in the service to humanity. In his…

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2022

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: PROF IBE Advocates Gender Equality

WORLD NEWS#rape #justice #GenderBasedViolence, 2022 International Women's Day, Gender abuse, Gender equality, Gender inequality

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: PROF IBE Advocates Gender Equality As the world marks the commemoration of the 2022 edition of International Women’s Day celebration, Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, Prof Gregory Ibe, has joined other global leaders in advocating for formal adoption and open declaration of measures aimed at accelerating gender equality. Speaking to a delegation of female members of Gregory University Uturu who were on a courtesy visit to him in observance of the event, Prof Ibe, who is a leading contender for the Abia state governorship position, promised to champion the passage of appropriate legislation geared towards supporting women…

Mar

2022

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Technology: Delta State Poly Rector Decries Impact Of Reduced Polytechnics

Education, TECHNOLOGY

Technology: Delta State Poly Rector Decries Impact Of Reduced Polytechnics By Charity Uwakwe As the world clamours for tech-driven society, the Rector, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Bildr. Prof. Emmanuel Achuenu has bemoaned the mass conversion of Polytechnics to Universities, saying it has reduced drastically the number of Polytechnics and training institutions, as well as affected technological development in Nigeria. Achuenu who said this, weekend, at his office, during the courtesy visit of members of Indigenous Correspondent Chapel, NUJ, Asaba, the capital of Delta State, described the Polytechnic as a focal point of technological education and growth, and the obvious enhancement…

Mar

2022

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Edo PDP Crisis: You’re At Liberty to leave, I’m going nowhere – Gov Obaseki to aggrieved party leaders

POLITICScrisis, Governor Godmin Obaseki, Grievance, PDP crisis, people's Democratic party

Edo PDP Crisis: You're At Liberty to leave, I’m going nowhere – Gov Obaseki to aggrieved party leaders Governor Godwin Obaseki has told those who are not comfortable with the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to leave the party immediately, Daily Post reports. Obaseki’s deputy, Phillip Shaibu had complained that the party they joined in September 2019 when they were forced out of the APC, is not treating them well and has refused to accept them. But Governor Obaseki said instead of him leaving the party, those he met there when he joined in 2019 should…

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2022

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IWD: Anyim greets women, urges NASS to re-consider rejected gender Bills

NATIONAL NEWS#Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, 2022 International Women's Day, Gender abuse, Gender Bill, Gender equality, Gender inequality

AanyIWD: Anyim greets women, urges NASS to re-consider rejected gender Bills Frontline 2023 presidential aspirant, Senator Anyim pius Anyim has greeted womenfolk on the occasion of the this year’s International Women’s Day for their many contributions in nation building. In his message of solidarity and support, Anyim lamented the under-representation of women in politics and governance, especially in Nigeria. Anyim, a former President of the Senate called on the National Assembly to re-visit the rejected bills on women/gender related issues with a view to passing them into law. He also promised to champion women inclusiveness if he becomes president of…

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2022

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When The Sole Of Contesting Is To Serve And Not For For Enrichment: The Prof. Gregory Ibe Example

OPINION, POLITICS#Abia Charter of Equity, #abia politics, 2023 Guber election, Entrepreneurship, Prof. Gregory Ibe

Leadership,When The Sole Of Contesting Is To Serve And Not For For Enrichment: The Prof. Gregory Ibe Example It is no longer news that foremost educationist, entrepreneurship expert, and philanthropist, Prof. Gregory Ibe has made known his intention to contest the governorship election of Abia State in 2023. This article is a simple and straightforward one, on why Abians should not think twice in seizing the rare opportunity of handing the baton of Abia State leadership to Prof. Ibe who has been on the spotlight constantly for over two decades – not for his stupendous wealth or his countless national…

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2022

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BREAKING: Prof Ibe Commences State Wide Consultation Visit In Abia

POLITICS#People'sDemocraticParty, #Prof. Gregory Ibe, Consultation, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Enyimba City, Preferential development

BREAKING: Prof Ibe Commences State Wide Consultation Visit In Sequel to Prof Greg Ibe's recent special visit to the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Okezie Victor Ikpeazu Ph. D, on his aspirantion to become the next Governor of Abia State, he has commenced state wide consultation visit to critical political stakeholders. Speaking in the country homes of such PDP stalwarts from Abia Central Senatorial zone like Chief Barthy Ukaogo, Rev Arc. Benson Ezem, Chief Sir John Erendu, Chief Obisike Okengwu, Pst Emeka Inyama and Chief Uche Akwukwuegbu (Bawas), Prof Ibe reiterated his disposition and readiness to contest the position…