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Sep

17

2023

El-Rufai says Nigeria’s most prosperous economic period is under the Obasanjo govt.

Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, El-Rufai, Obasanjo, Opinion, Politics

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai acknowledged that Nigeria's economy grew noticeably during the second term of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. E-Rufai stated that Obasanjo's second term was the most successful time of economic growth in Nigeria during a session at the Africa In the World conference on Friday in Stellenbosch, South Africa. El-Rufai worked as a minister for Obasanjo, the first president of the fourth republic to be freely chosen, from 1999 until 2007.The former governor claimed that Obasanjo's administration was economically successful because it had good planning, adding that it was fortunate because the price of crude oil…

Sep

16

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia North Senate: Nnamdi Iro Oji Reacts To Verdict Upholding Orji Uzor, Insists He’s An Ex-Convict.

News, Ohafia, Politics, Sponsored2023, Abia State, Nnamdi Iro Oji, Opotoyom, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

Election Inconclusive... Press Statement on the Judgment of the National Assembly and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, Abia State over Abia North Senatorial District. It is public knowledge that judgment was delivered in my petition No EPT/AB/SEN/6/2023 filed in protest over the declaration of Orji Uzor Kalu of the APC as the winner of the Abia North senatorial election conducted by INEC on 25th day of February, 2023. At no time before, after the election and even up to the court proceedings did I consider myself moving into a tea party, as I have always…

Sep

12

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

100 Days: Gov Nwifuru’s records in Ebonyi are app laudable, says Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Economy, News, PoliticsEbonyi State, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

Press Release Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has commended the newly elected Southeast Governors who took the oath of office on 29th May 2023. In a statement signed by its Secretary General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze Ndigbo noted with satisfaction that the Governors have hit the ground running in their various states. The statement singled out Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, the Governor of Ebonyi State, for special commendation. Ohanaeze Ndigbo described Nwifuru as an "emerging pro-democracy Governor of note" who has demonstrated a commitment to good governance, inclusiveness of stakeholders, employment opportunities for the youths, and consolidation…

Sep

09

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Urges Urgent Release Of Fund To Umahi To Enable Him Replicate His Ebonyi Magic As Works Minister

Economy, News, Opinion, Politics2023, Dave Umahi, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Personality, Politics

Ohanaeze Ndígbo has observed with pride, the positive impact, Senator David Nweze Umahi FNATE FNSE has brought to bear on the Ministry of Works. Indeed, this is what happens when you have a square peg in a square hole. This is what you get when a professional who has commensurate administrative qualifications is allowed to get things done. Listening to his speeches, his professional competence is evident, as he is in familiar terrain while interacting with fellow engineers on-site as he has done steadily for over three decades. His predecessors tried their best. However, "you cannot give what you don't…

Sep

08

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Atiku Reacts To Tribunal Judgment In An Address To Press.

News2023, Atiku, Atiku Abubakar

PROTOCOL Good afternoon, Gentlemen of the Press. I am here today to give my official reaction to the judgment delivered yesterday by the Presidential Election Petition Court on the 2023 presidential election. As you already know, I approached the court following the declaration by INEC that the APC and its candidate are the winners of the February 25, Presidential Election. My decision to go to court is anchored in my belief that the court is the sanctuary of justice. The journey of my political career, as you know, holds so much to the courage and fearless decisions of our judiciary.…