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Apr

23

2023

Bishop Emeka Nwankpa Salutes Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at 63

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, PoliticsBirthday, Emeka Nwankpa, Orji Uzor Kalu

Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Abia State in the just-concluded governorship election, has saluted Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as the Senate Chief Whip marks his 63rd birthday. In a news release personally signed by him and made available to newsmen, the revered cleric and philanthropist described the Senate Chief Whip as a 'dogged politician and one who has distinguished himself creditably in the business world.' Bishop Nwankpa particularly noted Senator Kalu's quality representation of the people of Abia North Senatorial District in the Senate, and his sterling contributions to the economic and political growth of…

Apr

22

2023

By Kalu Odinakachi

Ex-Zamfara gov, Yari tells Muslims to pray for Tinubu

Health, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Islam, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Religion

Former Zamfara State Governor, Abdul’aziz Yari, has called on Muslims to pray for the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Yari made the call while addressing journalists at his residence in Talata-Mafara town, Talata-Mafara area of the state. He also urged all Nigerians, irrespective of tribe and regional differences, to pray for Tinubu to succeed. According to Yari: “We should pray for Allah’s guidance and support for our president-elect to execute meaningful development for Nigerians. “We believe in Tinubu, we are confident of his capacity to build Nigeria. “The APC as a party has blueprints to build Nigeria.” He…

Apr

22

2023

By Kalu Odinakachi

Sowore rejects Buhari’s apology – Pains you caused Nigerians will haunt you

Economy, Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Bandits, Crime, Economy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in the 2023 general election, Omoyole Sowore has rejected an apology offered to Nigerians by President Muhammadu Buhari as his administration wind-up. Buhari had on Friday asked Nigerians to pardon him, especially those he might have hurt while discharging his duties. Reacting to Buhari’s apologies, Sowore in a tweet on his official handle, reeled out reasons the president may never be forgiven. Sowore said the president did not only hurt Nigeria but dehumanized citizens of the country with some unfavourable policies. He declared that the opportunities President Buhari “crushed will continue to…

Apr

21

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Group Tells President Buhari To Caution Ikpeazu Not To Cause Chaos In Abia By Upturning People’s Mandate.

Metro, News, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Mohammadu Buhari, Next Level, Nigeria, Okezie Ikpeazu, Opinion, Politics, Ultimate Commander

ABIA ARTIST AND PATRIOTS CALL ON PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI TO CAUTION GOVERNOR OKEZIE IKPEAZU OF ABIA STATE TO AVIOD SETTING THE STATE ON FIRE BY UPTURNING ABIA GUBER ELECTION. The 2023 Gubernatorial Election has shown that Abia State Governor-Elect Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, was overwhelmingly voted for by the people and residents in Abia State. Abians displayed uncommon courage, despite all the intimidation, suppression, harassment prior to the election. Based on the above, it is very important that this mandate that was freely given to Dr. Otti be protected, secured, so that Abians can enjoy the democratic dividend Dr.…

Apr

20

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emmanuel Iwuanyanu’s emergence illegal, not our President-General – Ohanaeze Elders Council

News, Opinion, PoliticsIwuanyanwu, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

A faction of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has described the emergence of Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as the body’s President-General as unconstitutional and illegal. The Ohanaeze Elders Council, led by Prince Richard Ozobu, said the laid down process by the organization’s constitution was not followed in Iwuanyawu’s emergence. Recall that a delegation of the Imo Elders Council led by its Chairman, Cletus Ilomuanya, presented Iwuanyanwu to Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Wednesday. Iwuanyanwu’s appointment followed the death of the former Ohanaeze’s Secretary-General, George Obiozor. However, the Ozobu-led elders’ council wondered why the elder statesman would subject himself to such illegality when he was…