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2022

INEC says Obi, Tinubu, cannot replace running mates, ‘but’!

News2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, INEC, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday, ruled out the concept of “placeholder” or dummy vice presidential candidate as done by political parties, adding that it has no place in the constitution of Nigeria. After the completion of presidential primaries, INEC had set June 17 as the deadline for the nomination of vice-presidential candidates However, as some political parties continued to search for the rightful VP candidate, and to beat the deadline set by INEC for submission of names, some candidates, including Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress and Peter Obi of Labour Party, submitted names of vice-presidential…

Jun

20

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Multiple counsel forces court to step down Osinachi Husband’s case

NewsCourt, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Osinachi Nwachukwu

The alleged culpable homicide suit against Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi in a Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday, was stepped down in order for his lawyers to align themselves to represent him. When the matter slated for hearing before Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme came up, the Prosecution Counsel, Aderonke Imana, informed the court that the matter was for hearing and that they were ready to proceed. A. Ogbonna also announced his appearance as watching brief of the nominal complainant. The counsel that represented the defendant during his arraignment, Victor Abakpa, however prayed the court to…

Jun

19

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

2023: OMPAN appeals to Abians, residents to get their PVCs

Abia State, Metro, News, Politics2023, Next Level, Nigeria, OMPAN, Opinion, Politics

PRESS RELEASE Abia Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) has appealed to Abians and the Residents of Abia to obtain their Permanent Voter's Card to elect credible candidates in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The Association made the appeal on Sunday in a press statement issued to newsmen in Umuahia by its Chairman, Chief Paddy Anyatonwu. He said voting for credible candidates would ensure the dreams and aspirations of Abians are attained, stressing that the process can only be done by those with PVC, highlighting the need for Abians to go all out and get their PVC. The Association…

Jun

19

2022

By David Okoye

Zidane hints at return to football amid PSG links; says he still has a lot to give

NewsSoccer, Sports

Former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has expressed his desire to return to coaching even as he continues to be linked with Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. The 49-year-old has not had a job in football since he left the LaLiga giants in May 2021. Zidane is being touted to replace Mauricio Pochettino at PSG, while it is believed he has a lifelong ambition to coach Les Bleus. Speaking with Telefoot, he said: “Yes. I have a lot [left to give], or at least something. I want to continue along this path.” He added: “I want to continue,…

Jun

19

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

NNPP: Rabiu Kwankwaso may agree to be Peter Obi’s running mate

News2023, Labour Party, Next Level, Nigeria, NNPP, Peter Obi, Politics, Rabiu Kwankwaso

The National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Agbo Major, has said the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, might be open to being the running mate to Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. This is as he said talks between the two parties over a possible alliance ahead of the 2023 election are progressing smoothly. Major confirmed this when he spoke to Daily Trust via phone on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Obi, whose candidacy is quite popular in the southern and most parts of the north of the country is believed to be on the…