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Mar

03

2023

Appeal Court okays PDP, LP requests to interrogate INEC over presidential poll

News2023, Atiku Abubakar, Court, Labour Party, Next Level, Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party, Peter Obi, Politics

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday granted orders to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) to interrogate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the conduct of the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections. The grant of the orders followed separate ex-parte applications by the two parties before the court. Justice Joseph Ikwegh endorsed the request after listening to Adedamola Faloku who stood in for the PDP and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. In the same vein, Justice Ikwegh gave the go-ahead to Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi on…

Mar

03

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Enugu Guber: Nweke Debunks Rumour Of Stepping Down For Mba, Says He’s Contesting To Win

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Frank Nweke Jr, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance has debunked rumours of his withdrawal from the gubernatorial race, calling it the work of political desperados determined to keep Enugu in a web of lies and ineptitude. In a statement released to the press on Thursday, March 2, 2023, the leading governorship candidate said the upsurge in misinformation, malignment, and outright fake news against him within 72 hours was a testament to the acceptance of his message of awakening in Enugu State. Apart from the news of his withdrawal, he noted that other claims of his congratulatory…

Feb

28

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ned Nwoko’s Moroccan Wife Congratulates Him On Election Win

News2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Laila Charani, wife of businessman Ned Nwoko, has congratulated her husband on winning the Delta State senatorial seat. Nwoko, who is a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party , was on Monday declared the winner of the senatorial election in Delta North District. Charani shared a video of herself and Nwoko on her Instagram account on Tuesday and wrote, “ I want to use this medium to appreciate all who worked tirelessly with my husband, Prince Ned Munir Nwoko. “A big hug and appreciation to all those who trust his leadership and positive influence in Anioma Delta and the society…

Feb

27

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

INEC declares Abia South Presidential/NA elections inconclusive

News2023, Abia State, INEC, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Sunday declared the Presidential/National Assembly elections in Abia South Senatorial Zone inconclusive.. Nkem Okoh, INEC electoral officer for Abia South Senatorial zone, who made the announcement in a brief chat with journalists, at Constitution Crescent Primary school, Aba, collation center for the zone, however, refused to give reasons for the rerun when she was asked. Consequently, INEC has scheduled another election in some affected wards in Aba South LGA, Monday, February 27, 2023, to determine winners in the zone. The affected wards are Ward 7, units, 26,27,24,3,37 and 9, Ward 10, units- 29,33,36 and…

Feb

27

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Enugu North: Gov Ugwuanyi loses Senate contest to LP’s Okey Ezea

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Mr. Okey Ezea of the Labour Party has been declared the winner of the Senatorial election held in Enugu North Senatorial zone on Saturday. Ezea defeated Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The result of the election was announced by the returning officer, Prof. Chukwuemeka Ubaka, early Monday morning. He said Ezea polled 104, 492 votes. While Ugwuanyi of the PDP garnered 46, 948 votes, the APC candidate, Eze Simon came third with 6,816 votes.