2023 Archives - Page 26 of 147

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Enugu governors-elect’s certificate not from NYSC – DG

News2023, Enugu State, Nigeria, NYSC, Peter Mba, Politics

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig Gen YD Ahmed, has said the discharge certificate being paraded by Enugu State Governor-elect, Peter Mbah, was not issued by the body. Brig Gen Ahmed, while appearing on Arise TV’s breakfast programme on Friday said the argument on whether Mbah has a valid NYSC certificate or not did not arise because he has told the People’s Democratic Party’s candidate in the 2023 governorship elections that what he presented as a certificate was fake. “He came to me and I called my director to confirm the certificate and we discovered that…

May

19

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

LP rejects Alex Otti, other Abia, Kano candidates’ elections nullification

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Alex Otti, Court, Nigeria, Politics

The leadership of the Labour Party has rejected the nullification of the candidature of Abia State Governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti, and some other party representatives. The reaction is coming hours after a Federal High Court sitting in Kano State dismissed the governor-elect and other candidates. Aside from Otti, the court presided over by Justice M N Yunusa also nullified the candidature of all Labour Party flag bearers in Abia and Kano States. Yunusa, who ruled that their emergence was not in compliance with the 2022 Electoral Act provisions, gave the injunction in Suit No FHC/KN/CS/107/2023 filed by Mr. Ibrahim Haruna…

May

17

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

I’m facing a war to become Senate President – Akpabio

Opinion, Politics2023, Akpabio, Nigeria, Politics, Representatives, Senate

The Senate President aspirant for the 10th National Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has appealed for prayers, saying there is a war out there for him. Akpabio stated this during his speech when he met with the APC Non-Serving Senators Group in Abuja on Tuesday. He also promised that the 10th Senate would collaborate with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu to pay off the nation’s debts. “I am excited that God is keeping all of you alive. This is a family and I am very proud to belong to this family. “I want to also appeal that you not only endorse us…

May

16

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

US slams visa ban on Nigerians undermining democracy

News, Politics2023, America, Joe Biden, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

By Adesina Wahab For intimidating voters through threats and physical violence, manipulation of election results, and any other activities that run contrary to democratic tenets during the recent general elections, some Nigerians have been slammed with visa restrictions by the United States of America, USA’ government. This was made known on Monday by the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, in a statement posted on the website of the US government. “Today, I am announcing that we have taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle. “The United…

May

14

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

10th Senate presidency: Katsina’s senators-elect back Akpabio, Barau

News, Politics2023, Akpabio, Politics, Senate

Katsina State’s senators-elect on Sunday threw their weight behind the All Progressives Congress’ endorsement of Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau as Senate President and Deputy Senate President, respectively, of the 10th National Assembly. The lawmakers-elect took the decision on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Katsina Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. The meeting was held at the instance of the Katsina State governor, Aminu Masari, who also backed the party’s decision amid confusion and rejection that trailed the endorsement of the two ranking senators. Governor Masari described Akpabio and Barau as committed members of the party and development-personified public officers who…