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Mar

25

2023

Imo Labour Party gov aspirant found dead in Lagos home

NewsCrime, Imo State, Labour Party, Politics, Security

A Labour Party governorship aspirant in the forthcoming governorship primary holding in Imo State, Humphrey Anumudu, has been found dead in his house. Anumudu was reported dead in his Lagos home after returning from a meeting at the LP secretariat in Abuja. The deceased was a native of Mbieri Ancient Kingdom in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. A family friend who spoke to The PUNCH on the condition of anonymity confirmed the death saying the auto merchant died on Friday evening in Lagos. He added that his death came as a shock. Until his death, Anumudu was a…

Mar

25

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Anambra: Ovation as Peter Obi enters Soludo’s anniversary venue [Video]

NewsAnambra State, Charles Soludo, Nigeria, Peter Obi, Politics

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, stole the show on Saturday in Awka, capital of Anambra State. The former governor attended an event as part of the activities to mark Governor Charles Soludo’s first year in office. The town hall meeting attended by ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and other dignitaries was held at the International Convention Center. Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, was making a speech but was interrupted by a loud noise after guests noticed Obi strolling in. The LP flagbearer made his way to a reserved seat at the front but got up…

Mar

24

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Opinion: Federal Republic of Thuggery

News, Opinion, Politics2023, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Shamelessness is the vilest disease of the Nigerian establishment. Author The shameless mode of the leaders of Nigeria was activated in full force on February 25 and March 18, in this year of Our Lord, when so-called national elections were staged. It all turned out to be a sham, a charade that even the most mentally retarded child would scoff at. Yet, billions were voted for the exercises that the organizers never believed in at all in the first instance. There was the initial drive of asking millions of Nigerians to acquire the Personal Voter’s Card (PVC) as the surefire…

Mar

24

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Have you read the Electoral Act 2022?

Education, News, PoliticsElectoral Amendment Bill, Mohammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Politics

After the February 2023 Presidential Election, many theories concerning the procedure of transmission of the elections arose. There were insinuations and conspiracy theories therefrom. Two of the theories deserve our interest. The first theory was that by Senator Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who challenged the conduct of the elections at the National Collation Centre, the International Conference Centre, and the ICC in Abuja. Citing Section 50(2) of the Electoral Act 2022. According to Senator Melaye, that section of the Act says that voting at an election and the transmission of results shall be in accordance with…

Mar

24

2023

By Kalu Odinakachi

Opinion: Which Way Nigeria?

Metro, News, Opinion2023, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion

“A nation is alive only when it grows, constantly discarding its outdated traditions, habits, rituals, and assumptions.” Author Nigeria is currently sitting on a keg of gunpowder and the gatekeepers are staring as if nothing is happening. “Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.” Author The general election has just been held in Nigeria; the winners are saying, “it is free and fair” while the losers are saying, “it’s the worst election ever”. Whichever side you fall, just know there is fire on the mountain. The 2023 general elections have further broadened our…