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Jun

11

2022

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JUNE 12: Kalu Advocates Youth Inclusivesness In Politics

POLITICS#2022DemocracyDay, #OrjiUzorKalu, democracy, milestone

JUNE 12: Kalu Advocates Youth Inclusivesness In Politics Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has urged the political class to uphold the tenets of democracy in their pursuits. Stressing that democracy has come to stay in Nigeria, Kalu commended President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government for providing dividends of democracy to Nigerians, adding that the current administration has sustained democratic virtues in all ramifications. The former Governor while admonishing Nigerians especially the younger generation to take active part in the political process, cautioned against violence in politics, noting that politics is not a…

Feb

28

2022

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OUK 2023: Sure Way To Reap Dividends Of Democracy, Cleric Tells Nigerians

NEWSdemocracy, Detribalised, Dividends of Democracy, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu

OUK 2023: Sure Way To Reap Dividends Of Democracy, Cleric Tells Nigerians The Senior Pastor of Destiny Star Assembly, Bishop Dr. Theophilus Ekeng has urged the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to prepare for "higher responsibilities" in 2023. According to him, Kalu's track record, leadership qualities and managerial skills were needed to transform Nigeria. Recall that the former Abia state governor had told Nigerians that he would run for president if the position is zoned to the South. Ekeng, in a sermon titled: The David of our time, said God has transformed the Kalu of yesterday…

Feb

26

2022

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Electoral Act: Kalu Hails Buhari Over Assent To Bill

NATIONAL NEWS#Dr. Orji uzor kalu, #Electoral Law, democracy, development, Electoral Act Amendment Bill, president Mohammadu Buhari

Electoral Act: Kalu Hails Buhari Over Assent To Bill The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law on Friday. Kalu in a statement signed by his media office on Friday, applauded President Buhari for his patriotism and commitment to the advancement of the nation's democracy. According to Kalu, President Buhari has proven to Nigerians that he is a committed democrat and a reliable leader with the much-sorted Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and now the Electoral Act Amendment Bill signed into laws. He congratulated the…

Nov

18

2021

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Sen. Kalu Congratulates Jonathan On 64-Years Anniversary

ENTERTAINMENTSAnniversary, democracy, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Goodluck Jonathan Ebele, Nigeria Politics

Sen. Kalu Congratulates Jonathan On 64-Years Anniversary Dr. Orji Kalu, a former Governor of Abia state and Chief Whip of the Senate has felicitated with the former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan as he celebrated his 64th birthday anniversary. Sen. Kalu, who recounted on the immense contributions of the former President geared towards the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria and beyond, described the latter as a strong advocate of peace and unity. The Senator representing Abia North stressed that the former President having served the nation meritoriously in various capacities, has carved a niche for himself in all facets…

Nov

12

2021

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Orji Uzor Kalu: Audacity of Citizenship

POLITICSActivism, Audacity, Citizenship, democracy, Efficiency, Nation building, protest, Sen. Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu

Orji Uzor Kalu: Audacity of Citizenship By Emmanuel Onwubiko Democracy is such a very intriguing enterprise in the sense that it is not just a system of government in which the collective interest of the people becomes the centerpiece. But importantly, democracy is a way of life in which the constituents are expected to be eternally alert and engage constructively in national conversations that are basically focused towards advancing the goals of sustainable development, capacity building and human resource development and wealth creation. One of the fathers of modern democracy was quoted as…

Oct

13

2021

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E-Registration Exercise to deepen democracy… PDP *Holds New Media Training

POLITICSdemocracy, E-registration, Governor Hope Uzodinma, PDP New Media Training, Political participation, Rt. hon. emeka ihedioha, Supreme Court judgement, Voluntary service

E-Registration Exercise to deepen democracy… PDP *Holds New Media Training People's Democratic Party, PDP, Imo State Chapter has assured that E-Registration Exercise would help deepen democracy and people's participation in a democratic setting. Speaking during PDP New Media Training, on the topic: 'The Imperatives of the PDP E-Registration Exercise' yesterday at the party's state Secretariat, in Owerri, Imo State, Hon. Mekam Mgbemere, former Commissioner for Technology and Development, Imo State highlighted that the E-Registration Exercise would enable members to make impactful inputs on the party. The Oru West born politician who served under the administration of His Excellency Rt. Hon.…

Sep

25

2021

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NEW THINKING, NEW FOCUS: Time To Perish Distractions *The Tale of Abia …By Chief Obi Aguocha

Uncategorizedaba, Abia charter of equity, Abia State government, Bad Government, Chief Obi Aguocha, Commercial hub of Abia State, democracy, Distractions, Infrastructural deficit, Posterity, Power, Suspicion, The Tale of Abia State, underdevelopment, Zone, Zoning system

NEW THINKING, NEW FOCUS: Time To Perish Distractions. *The Tale of Abia …By Chief Obi Aguocha It is said, that no man chases rats when his house is on fire. The story of Abia State, since the advent of the 1999 democratic experiment has been a tale of distractions and woes. It appears we have perfected a habit of going two steps forward and ten steps backwards. From a citizenry that has surrendered its mandate as the custodians of power to a political class that has sworn to eternal enmity with the masses, Abia State continues to evolve, erroneously, in…

Sep

18

2021

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Face your APC misrule, frustrations… Umahi told

POLITICSAll Progressives Congress APC, democracy, Frustration, Governor David Umahi, Misrule, PDP Governors Forum, PDP Governors Forums, People's Democratic Party PDP, Zoning process

Face your APC misrule, frustrations Umahi told 18th September 2021 PRESS STATEMENT The PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM is outraged at the attempt by the Governor of Ebonyi State, H.E. David Umahi, who illegally and immoraly sits on a PDP mandate and calls himself an APC Governor to turn truth on its head. 2 . Governor Umahi left PDP for APC, according to him, because of the love he has for President Buhari, among other flimsy reasons, irrespective of the maladministration and daily incidents of destruction of lives and properties currently going on in Ebonyi State and the entire country under the…

Jun

18

2021

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Uzodinma And Imo Local Governments: The Untold Story *An Eye Opener…

OPINIONdemocracy, Governor Hope Uzodinma, imo state government, Joint Accounts Allocation Committee (JAAC

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state Some say democracy in Nigeria is fledgling. It is still learning to fly. Others say our democracy is wobbling. It is still learning to walk. Yet, some others insist that the country's democratic path is troubled. Many thorns and spines are on its way. Everyone seems to agree that the democratic aspirations of the country are yet unfulfilled. To be sure, the local government system is one mechanism put in place to expand the democratic space and spread its values in Nigeria. The stifling of this system in most states of the country, among…

Oct

13

2020

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Ahead of 2023: List of Igbo Sons, Daughter for presidency surfaces… No. 4 and 9 will shock you

POLITICS#IgboDecides, 2023 presidential election, democracy

PRESS RELEASE COSEYL'S PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE (IPAC) makes list of igbo sons and daughters for 2023 presidential race. The Igbo Presidential Actualization Committee, IPAC as acronymed, a high-powered committee set up by the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, mandate of which is to select worthy sons and daughters from Alaigbo with a view to actualising a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction come 2023 having met, consulted within committee level and beyond has come up with names of credible Igbo sons and daughters both constitutionally and morally eligible for the presidency for the next presidential election. This follows the…