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Oct

25

2022

Wike: Nobody else can campaign in Rivers, I’m proud of APC, Buhari award

Opinion, Politics2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Opinion, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has expressed his delight with the award bestowed on him by President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Wike stated this during a dinner/reception in his honour to celebrate the ‘Distinguished Award in Infrastructure Delivery’ in Port Harcourt on Monday. The Rivers governor dedicated the award to God, saying the successes his administration recorded in infrastructural development were made possible by the support and encouragement he received from the state. He said, “So I thank all of you, and I dedicate this award to God Almighty and to all of you…

Oct

25

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Obaseki warns that Nigeria will break if Tinubu wins

Opinion, Politics2023, All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Godwin Obaseki, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, blew hot on Monday as he advised Nigerians against supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023. The governor warned that the country would break if APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu succeeds President Muhammadu Buhari. Obaseki made the remarks at the inauguration of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council. The governor said that Nigeria’s debt would soon hit N60trillion, a situation that would affect generations. “Our heads should be examined as citizens if we contemplate voting for a government like APC. “Like I said, God forbid APC comes into power. This country…

Oct

25

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rishi Sunak emerges youngest UK’s Prime Minister

News, PoliticsPersonality, Politics, Rishi Sunak, United Kingdom, World News

Rishi Sunak has emerged as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Recall that Liz Truss, former Prime minister, had resigned, saying she could no longer deliver the mandate on which she was elected by the conservative Party. According to an announcement made by Sir Graham Brady, only one nomination was received by the 1922 Committee for the new leader of the party and backed by 100 MPs. Sir Brady, therefore, declared Sunak to be the next party leader, and consequently the new Prime Minister. Age Sunak was born on May 12, 1980; he is currently 42 years old.…

Oct

24

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

2023: Nnamdi Iro Oji Vows To Redefine Representation In Abia North

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Ohafia, Politics2023, Abia State, Labour Party, Next Level, Nigeria, Nnamdi Iro Oji, Opotoyom, Politics

The Abia North Senatorial candidate of the Labour Party for the forthcoming general elections in Abia state, Hon Nnamdi Iro Oji, has reiterated his preparedness to rewrite the narratives in the representation of Abia north district at the national assembly when supported to emerge as Senator in 2023. Recall that Nnamdi Iro Oji who was the former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Abia had in May 2023 emerged as Labour Party Senatorial candidate for Abia north district at a concluded primary elections held by the leadership of the party across the state. Speaking with a cross-section of journalists…

Oct

24

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court orders final forfeiture of over $2.7m Diezani’s Abuja homes, cars

Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, PoliticsCrime, Diezani Alison-Madueke, Economy, Metro, Nigeria

Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court, Abuja Monday ordered the final forfeiture of two Abuja properties and two luxury cars belonging to a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, to the Federal Government. The judge gave the order forfeiting the assets to the federal government while ruling on the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Suit No. 1122/2021 and Suit No 1123/2021, asking for the final forfeiture of the assets. The Commission had on November 29, 2021, secured the interim forfeiture of the assets in a ruling on a separate motion ex-parte,…