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02

2021

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HUMPHREY NWOSU @80: An Ode To Nigeria’s Icon Of Democracy

ENTERTAINMENTS, OPINIONCenter for Democratic Studies, Democracy Day on June 12, election, Humphrey Nwosu, National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (NECON), Nigeria's Independence, October 1, president Mohammadu Buhari

HUMPHREY NWOSU @80: An Ode To Nigeria's Icon Of Democracy By Collins Opurozor One major challenge that confronts democracy in Nigeria today is how to make votes count. In many instances, votes are not even counted. For Nigerians, elections are concluded, in the language of Professor Okechukwu Ibeanu, as hollow rituals, bandwagons, direct captures and simulated landslides. The mandates which most politicians claim are effectively dubious, and there is no psychological satisfaction in voting, because the people know that it is either that their votes will not be counted or that their votes will not count. Since popular consent still…

Sep

16

2021

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Ebonyi SWAN elects new leadership, as Emma Nnaji emerges chairman

SPORTSConflicts, controversy, ebonyi state government, election, leadership, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN

Ebonyi SWAN elects new leadership, as Emma Nnaji emerges chairman Sports Writers Association of Nigeria(SWAN), Ebonyi state chapter, yesterday elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the union in the state. Those elected included Emmanuel Nnaji(Chairman), Kelechi Okoro(Vice Chairman), Grace Egbo(Secretary), Chinwe Imo Eze(Assistant Secretary), Joy Onuora(Financial Secretary) and Andy Nwogha(Treasurer). The election was witnessed by an Ex-officio of the Association at the national level, Chief Foster Chime and Zonal Secretary, Mrs. Ijeoma Nwante of the Nigeria Television Authority(NTA). Cosmos Egba of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) was the Chairman of the electoral committee. Chime while addressing…

Sep

16

2021

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Ex-Governor, H.E Omeruo extols Rep. Onuigbo’s legacy representation *Calls for emulation across Ikwuano

POLITICSCampaign, education, Effective leaning, election, Famous, H.E. Col. Barr. Paul U.N. Omeruo (rtd)., Ikwuano/ Umuahia Federal Constituency, Joy, Military administration, Monument

Ex-Governor, H. E Omeruo extols Rep. Onuigbo's legacy representation*Calls for emulation across Ikwuano A former Governor of Kogi State, H.E. Col. Barr. Paul U.N. Omeruo (rtd). has applauded the member representing Ikwuano Umuahia Federal Constituency of Abia, Rep. Sam Ifeanyichukwu Onuigbo (Odozi- Obodo) for his style of leadership, evident in his Constituency. Col. Omeruo, a Biafran veteran who described Onuigbo's representation style as worthy of emulation, commended him for putting a new song in the mouths of the people of Ekebedi Oboro, in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State. H.E. Col. Barr. Paul U.N. Omeruo (rtd) , former Military Administrator of…

Jul

03

2021

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INEC to commence physical voter registration July 19

POLITICSelection, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC

The Imo Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Francis Ezeonu, has announced that the physical continuous voter registration exercise (CVR) will commence on July 19. He disclosed this while briefing journalists in Owerri on Thursday. Ezeonu said that the exercise would start at INEC state and local government offices first and continue at other centres at a later date. The commissioner said the commencement of the exercise was delayed as a result of the security challenges across the country. He said that although the attacks on INEC offices across the country had stopped, yet the…

May

12

2021

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Do Not Adopt Conventional Election Method… Bright Chimezie To Imo NAWOJ

NEWSelection, High Chief Bright Chimezie Njoku, Imo state, National Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ

Members of NAWOJ, Imo State chapter, during a visit to Daily Nigerian Horn Newspaper, Owerri. As the 202 National Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ) election, Imo state Chapter crawls in, Executive Officer of Daily Nigeria Horn Newspaper, High Chief Bright Chimezie Njoku has urged contesting candidates not to adopt conventional election method thereby creating room for a rancorous atmosphere while conducting the exercise . High Chief Njoku gave this charge when Comr. Dorathy Nnaji, alongside her team, visited Horn Newspaper Chapel, at Mmadumere Street, Owerri, the state's capital, today, advising them to ensure a credible, free and fair election devoid…

Apr

18

2021

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Rivers LG 2021 Election: Ikwere Council Chairman, Nwanosike Charges Nigerians On Interest In Electioneering Process … As Gov. Nyesom Wike Shuns Election

POLITICSDisenfranchisement, election, Electioneering participation, Franchise, Gov. Nyesom Wike, Hon. Nwanosike Samuel, Rivers state local government election

Famous Reporters, Rivers The incumbent chairman of Ikwere Local Governmemt Area and the of Rivers state, and PDP candidate for the April 17, 2021 Local Government Chairmanship Election, Hon. Nwanosike Samuel (JP) has charged Nigerians to always show interest in the electioneering process to enable them elect their choice of candidates into various offices. The People Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate who is opting for a re-election, lauded the massive turn out of voters for the ongoing election, in the various local governments of the state. The people-oriented leader reiterated the need for the participation of all eligible Nigerians in electioneering…

Mar

30

2021

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2023: We’ll resist, reject any form of intimidation in Ebonyi, PDP tells Umahi

POLITICS#People'sDemocraticParty, all progressives Congress, David Umahi, David umahi's Failed policies, Ebonyi State PDP Primaries election, election, intimidation

People's Democratic Party Famous Reporters, Abakaliki The People’s Democratic Party, on Monday's night, told the ruling All Progressives Congress in Ebonyi State that it would resist and reject any form of intimidation from it in the state, as 2023 elections draws near. The party equally boasted that the era of using security agents and every other means including the courts to intimidate party faithful, the was over. National Vice Chairman of the PDP, South-East zone, Chief Ali Odefa, stated this during the PDP Stakeholders' Meeting, in Abakaliki. He said the South-East was completely PDP and that the victory of the…

Mar

29

2021

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Aba North/South Bye-Election: Emulate Rt. Hon. Prestige’s Leadership Style, Rep. Sam Onuigbo Charges Ebisike

NATIONAL NEWS, POLITICS#Rep. Sam Ifeanyuchukwu Onuigbo, ABA North/South, bye-election, election, Ossy Prestige

The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rep. Sam Onuigbo has urged Hon. Chimaobi Ebisike of PDP to imbibe the leadership traits of late Rt. Hon. Ossy Prestige, the immediate past House Member. Rep. Sam Onuigbo stated this today, Monday, in his congratulatory message to Hon. Chimaobi Ebisike, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), who was announced the winner of the election, in the just concluded Aba North/South Federal Constituency bye-election. It will be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) had conducted a bye-election to fill the seat on March 27, 2021,…

Mar

18

2021

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Imo North Senatorial Seat: Court says Ararume remains winner of election …Orders INEC to issue certificate of return to Ararume

POLITICSbye-election, court order, election, Sen Ifeanyi Ararume

Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue a Certificate of Return to Ifeanyi Ararume within a fraction of 72 hours based on the result of the December 5, 2020, Imo North Senatorial bye-election, having been declared as the valid candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume Justice Taiwo Taiwo, in a judgment, said Mr Ararume remained the winner of the election going by the earlier judgments of the court. According to him, with regard to the Appeal Court judgment in Abuja, the 3rd defendant (Chukwuma…

Oct

18

2020

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Trump Reveals His Fate Should He Loose Nov. 3 Election<br>… Maybe he’ll have to leave the country? Read more…

Trump Reveals His Fate Should He Loose Nov. 3 Election
… Maybe he’ll have to leave the country? Read more…

FOREIGN NEWS#DonaldTrump, Democrat party, election

US President, Donald Trump, has disclosed that staying back in he his country after probably loosing the November 3 presidential election might be a bad decision to make. Trump, candidate of the Republican party, stated this during his campaign rally in Georgia at the week end. The incumbent American President maintained that he it would be too bad losing to “the worst candidate in the history of politics”. Recall that Donald Trump is contesting against former vice-president and Democratic candidate, Joe Biden. He said: “I shouldn’t joke because you know what? Running against the worst candidate in the history of…