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Jun

2023

No one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President’s seat, Edwin Clark breaks silence

POLITICS#10thNationalAssembly, #EdwinClark, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

No one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President's seat, Edwin Clark breaks silence Mr Edwin Clark, an Elder Statesman and Niger Delta leader has said that the emergence of Senator Godwin Akpabio as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly has remained a shock to many Nigerians. Mr. Clark went further to state that "no one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President's seat", as he disclosed that the latter had approached him and sought for his prayers and blessings, which he offered liberally. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Wednesday morning, Clark, without mincing words, said…

Jun

2023

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Ikwuano Royal father, Eze Ben Lauds Otti over Abia 8th Assembly inauguration

POLITICS#AlexOtti, #BenOriaku

Ikwuano Royal father, Eze Ben Lauds Otti over Abia 8th Assembly inauguration The Deputy Chairman of Ikwuano Council of Traditional Rulers, in Abia State, HRH, Eze Ben Oriaku has commended the Governor, Dr. Alex Otti over a successful inauguration of the State House of Assembly. The royal father described Otti as quintessential and indefatigable, pointing out that the latter's consistency and patience in his bid to take over the mantle of leadership in the State, as a proof that nothing is impossible with God. Eze Oriaku used the medium to congratulate Sen. Darlington Nwokocha, High Chief Obi Aguocha and Hon.…

Jun

2023

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INEC Boss, Mahmood To Testify Against Tinubu, Today

LEGAL, NATIONAL NEWS, POLITICS#AtikuAbubakar, #BolaTinubu, #ElectionPetition, #Pdp, #YakubuMahmood

INEC Boss, Mahmood To Testify Against Tinubu, Today The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has been subpoenaed to appear at the Presidential Election Petition Court sitting in Abuja, today, Thursday, June 15, to give evidence for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate in to testify against Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President. Mahmood is expected to give evidence for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate in the February 25, presidential election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku and the PDP are challenging the victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President.…

Jun

2023

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I’ll not tolerate excuses, Abia Gov’ Otti warns, as he inaugurates 8th Assembly

NEWS, POLITICS#AbiaGovernment, #AlexOtti, #LabourParty

I’ll not tolerate excuses, Abia Gov' Otti warns, as he inaugurates 8th Assembly By Charity Uwakwe, Abia Governor Alex Otti, of Abia State has charged the newly constituted members of State House of Assembly to always consider the interest of their Constituents while performing their duties, saying the anticipation of the masses is high. Governor Otti who insisted that his administration would not contend with lapses, whatsoever, stressed he would, in collaboration with members of the 8th Assembly, provide dividends of democracy to Abians. Otti stated this when he inaugurated the 8th assembly at chamber of the State Assembly…

Jun

2023

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Edo Govt swears in wife of Abia APP Guber Candidate, Adaeze Kalu As Commissioner

POLITICS#AdaezeKalu, #GodwinObaseki, #MascotUzorKalu

Edo Govt swears in wife of Abia APP Guber Candidate, Adaeze Kalu As Commissioner The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, swear in the newly appointed Commissioners as members of the State Executive Council. In a press release obtained by our correspondent, Lady Adaeze Aguele-Kalu (FCCA, FCA, MBA), the wife of Chief Mascot Uzor-Kalu (KSJI), the 2023 governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Abia State, is among the new commissioners appointed by Governor Obaseki and subsequently cleared by the Edo State Assembly. The Edo-state-born technocrat, Mrs. Kalu, is a Master's degree…

Jun

2023

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I’m Confident Your Emergence ‘ll Advance Bende Constituency, APP’s Mascot Kalu Hails Ben Kalu

POLITICS#APC, #APP, #BenjaminKalu, #MascotUzorKalu

I'm Confident Your Emergence 'll Advance Bende Constituency, APP's Mascot Kalu Hails Ben Kalu The governorship candidate for Action People's Party, APP, Abia State Chapter in the 2023 gubernatorial election has extolled the the member representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, for his emergence as the new Deputy Speaker of the 10th House. Chief Kalu expressed an aura of confidence in the capability of the two- time House of Representatives Member to change the narrative of his Constituency, through the possible enactment of "quality legislation and the attraction of meaningful projects". He, therefore, prayed God to…

Jun

2023

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BREAKING: NASS inauguration turns bloody , as Imo APC members Die in ghastly motor accident

METRO, POLITICS#APC, #death, #FatalAccident

BREAKING: NASS inauguration turns bloody , as Imo APC members Die in ghastly motor accident Imo APC Members travelling for NASS Inauguration in Abuja have been confirmed dead. Not fewer than three members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Imo State who were travelling to Abuja for the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly have reportedly died in a ghastly auto mobile accident. The awful accident which claimed the lives of the three, occurred today, Monday, June 12, 2023. Reports have it that the vehicle conveying Imo APC Members had a head-on collision with an upcoming bus…

Jun

2023

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10TH SENATE PRESIDENCY: WHO IS INTIMIDATED BY THE GLOWING PROFILE OF H.E. DISTINGUISHED SEN. (DR.) ORJI UZOR KALU?

OPINION, POLITICS#10thSenatePresidency, #Dr.OrjiUzorKalu, intimidation

10TH SENATE PRESIDENCY: WHO IS INTIMIDATED BY THE GLOWING PROFILE OF H.E. DISTINGUISHED SEN. (DR.) ORJI UZOR KALU? As the storm gathered by the struggle for who becomes the leader of the 10th Senate rises to fever-pitch on Tuesday next week, different gladiators and stakeholders in the business of the National Assembly and, indeed, political pundits are all positioned to see who takes home the golden trophy on that magical Tuesday, the 13th.While so much has been written and spoken on what will go down the annals of the nation's political history as the fiercest leadership contest of the both…

Jun

2023

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G-5 GOVERNORS: What We Discussed With Tinubu – Makinde

POLITICS#BolaAhmedTinubu, #EquityFairnessAndJistice, #Pdp, G-5 Governors

G-5 GOVERNORS: What We Discussed With Tinubu – Makinde Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that the G5 otherwise known as the Integrity Group visited the President Bola Tinubu to inform him about the latest happenings and the group’s insistence for fairness, equity and justice in the country. Makinde, who was in the company of four other members of the group who are currently immediate past governors, described nation building as a difficult task that demands constant evaluation. According to Makinde, the G5, will continually meet with the President on the way forward for the…

Jun

2023

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10th NASS: Akpabio’s Kinsmen Drum Support for Orji Kalu *Read open letter to Senator Bassey

POLITICS#APC, #Dr.OrjiUzorKalu, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

10th NASS: Akpabio’s Kinsmen Drum Support for Orji Kalu Akwaibom group under the aegis of Coalition for Better Nigeria Under Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Akwaibom Chapter has thrown its weight behind the Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the office of the 10th Senate President In a letter addressed to the three senators from Akwaibom state including Senator Godswill Akpabio who is also a contender for the presidency of the Senate, the group called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the senators elect to consider Kalu and elect him as…