2023 Archives - Page 25 of 147

May

28

2023

Buhari to Nigerians: I apologise for my difficult choices that caused pains

Opinion, Politics2023, Lifestyle, Mohammadu Buhari, Politics

—Says he’s leaving Nigeria better than he met it in 2015 —Describes Tinubu as best presidential candidate in Feb.25 polls By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja As President Muhammadu Buhari leaves office tomorrow, he has appealed to Nigerians over some of the difficult choices he made that brought pains and sufferings to Nigerians. President Buhari has also given himself a pass mark, saying that he is leaving Nigerians in 2023 better than he met it in 2015. This is as he has expressed grief that his administration was unable to rescue some children still in captivity even as he said that he…

May

27

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Shettima reveals two decisions Tinubu will make when he becomes president

Economy, Opinion, Politics2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The vice president-elect, Kashim Shettima, has said removing petrol subsidies and removing multiple exchange rate systems are two challenges that will pose an initial challenge to the incoming administration. Shettima stated this while speaking at the public lecture and Juma’at prayer on Friday held at the National Mosque in Abuja. He warned that the take-off point of Bola Tinubu’s administration might be rough. “Be rest assured that in the fullness of time, Nigeria will pay glowing tributes to us. The starting point might not be rosy, let me be very honest with you. “Oil subsidy is an albatross on our…

May

24

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Exploring the Political Future of Abia State: An In-Depth Analysis

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Next Level, Opinion, Politics

By Comr Amos Kalu This in-depth analysis provides an insightful exploration of the political future of Abia State. With a comprehensive overview of the current political landscape, this article will examine the various factors that could shape the state's political future, such as the just concluded elections, the role of the youth, and the impact of the government's policies. It will also look at the potential implications of these factors and how they could affect the political trajectory of Abia State. By delving into the complexities of the political landscape, this article will provide readers with a better understanding of…

May

22

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia State: UAAP Addresses Salient Issues At Her 21st May Press Conference In Abuja (a must-read)

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, UAAP

TEXT OF A PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY UNITED ABIA ARTISTES AND PATRIOTS (UAAP) ON MAY 21, 2023 AT DESTINATION HOTEL, WUSE II, ABUJA. Good afternoon, Gentlemen of the Press. In the last 72 hours, the media has been awash over a purported nullification of the gubernatorial election victory of Abia State Governor-Elect, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR via a judgment that was delivered by a federal high court in Kano State. Even though the court has made clarifications that it did not nullify the election of Dr. Otti as clearly stated in the court judgment papers and notable legal luminaries…

May

19

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) condemns Kano Court Ruling

Abia State, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Alex Otti, Court, Opinion

The United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) condemns the Thursday 18th May 2023 ruling by a Federal High Court in Kano that purportedly nullified the candidature of Dr. Alex Otti and all the candidates of the Labour Party in Abia and Kano States. The court ruled that the Labour Party's failure to submit its membership register to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) within 30 days of its primaries renders the process invalid. In a swift reaction to the ruling, the Abia Governor Elect, Dr Otti dismissed the suit as inconsequential, and called for calm among the people of the…