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Jun

17

2020

APC is confused – Nigerians react as Ajimobi replaces Oshiomhole

News, PoliticsAll Progressives Congress, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Reactions have trailed the appointment of Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The National Working Committee on Tuesday night made the appointment, following the affirmation of the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole by the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday. APC 4 However, this has stirred reactions from Nigerians as unconfirmed news making the rounds says Ajimobi is sick. Some Nigerians took to their Twitter page mocking Oshiomhole, while others expressed concern over the state of the ruling party. Here are some comments gathered from Twitter: @OgbeniDipo “APC names Ajimobi…

Jun

16

2020

By OHAFIATV

Why PDP must insist on giving the people only the best – Kalu

Politics2023, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, PDPYA, Peoples Democratic Party

The National Publicity Secretary, PDP Youth Alliance, PDPYA, and the Director General, Gobal Initiative for Good Governance, GIGG, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, has once again called on the largest party in Africa, PDP, to heed the cry of the masses by giving them true leaders whose onus is not self aggrandizement, but service to nation. In a statement he peesonally signed and made available to the press, Dr Kalu argued that the essence of leadership is to offer solutions that will help improve the lot of the masses, insisting that anything short of that is blackmail. "We have been on…

Jun

15

2020

By OHAFIATV

“I will vote YES in a referendum for Biafra”, Sen. Abaribe shocks Nigerians

Metro, News, PoliticsBiafra, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Minority Leader in the Nigerian Senate, Mr. Enyinnaya Abaribe has said that in a hypothetical referendum for Biafra, he would vote yes. He made the declaration in an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo of Irokopost TV. “I will vote for us to actually be on our own,” he said. “I think we are being dragged down by all the different things that weigh Nigeria down.” The senator representing Abia-South Constituency in the Senate, however, warned that the Nigerian constitution does not have a provision for a referendum. “Which means, if you want a referendum, you have to go outside the…

Jun

15

2020

By OHAFIATV

Edo Politics: Obaseki, Wike hold secret talks

PoliticsAll Progressives Congress, Next Level, Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

• Aide flays ‘unjust disqualification’ as govs caution NWC on fairness Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki yesterday held a closed-door meeting with his Rivers State counterpart and strongman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nyesom Wike. The meeting lasted about 45 minutes, after which both governors declined to speak to journalists.Later, Obaseki tweeted appreciation for the solidasrity and goodwill of Edo people and Nigerians amid the alleged injustice meted out to him by the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) screening committee. He also said he would reveal his next move after consulting his supporters and meeting President Muhammadu Buhari. The…

Jun

15

2020

By OHAFIATV

Insecurity: ‘You are mere irritant, featherweight’ – Presidency attacks Northern Elders

PoliticsMohammadu Buhari, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

The Presidency has launched a scathing attack on the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), insisting that the organisation is a General without a troop. Recall that in a statement, on Sunday, signed by its Chairman, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, NEF said that the insecurity in some northern states of the country was an indication that President Muhammadu Buhari and the governors of those states have lost control over the protection of the people which is a constitutional duty. But in a counter statement signed by Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the Presidency said it was not surprised by the…