Politics Archives - Page 287 of 484

Aug

16

2023

Elections in Edo cannot be won by “Emilokan”; Obaseki tells his deputy

News2023, Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, Politics

The 'Emilokan' campaign slogan, according to Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, would not succeed in the state's elections. He spoke when he welcomed the Edo South Senatorial District officials to Government House. Obaseki and Shuibu 'Emilokan' was a term used by President Bola Tinubu during the presidential election campaign. "Edo people will not accept 'Emilokan' as a strategy in government as they are not known for that," Obaseki asserted. "For us, the people will make the decision", he said. "Even if you have ambition, now is not the time to show it because of what has happened over the past…

Aug

13

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Imo Guber: Uzodinma names female running mate after dumping deputy.

Amos Oge Kalu, Politics2023, Hope Uzodinma, Imo State, Politics

Hope Uzodinma, the governor of Imo State, introduced Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaro on Saturday as his running mate in the next governor's race. The Governor justified his choice to fire his incumbent deputy, Placid Njoku, at the unveiling ceremony in Owerri. The All Progressives Congress, APC's candidate for the election on November 11, Uzodinma, said, "The development is due to ecumenical and political permutations." "Our works speak for us," he declared. We have so much to use in our campaigns. We're here tonight to support our sincere desire for reelection. "To add value to this ticket, I have chosen Lady Chinyere…

Aug

09

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Sea ports, new cities will soon arise in the Southeast – Iwuanyanwu

Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Economy, Iwuanyanwu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

Chief Iwuanyanwu, who revealed the information in a conversation with one of our correspondents on Monday night, asserted that the South East merited a working sea port in light of the region's significant investment and participation in trade and commerce. He expressed confidence that initiatives to involve the required parties in the idea would be effective. "We'll be constructing additional cities in Igbo land very soon. We also anticipate a seaport. Before I pass away, we want Igbo land to be beautiful and our children to be proud of Igbo territory". Chief Iwuanyanwu Chief Iwuanyanwu said Ohanaeze was dedicated to…

Aug

09

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia state to provide land as Hungarian company invests $1.5 million to increase manufacturing

Abia State, Business, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Business, Economy, Politics

The creation of a manufacturing plant within the state is subject to negotiations with the Hungarian company Ortoprofil, which have been authorized by the governor of Abia State, Alex Otti. According to information obtained by Nairametrics, Ortoprofil intends to invest $1.5 million in the state of Abia to create raw materials, shoes, prosthetics, and other items through a partnership. The Governor's Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Kazie Uko, released a statement on Monday announcing this event. The choice was made during a meeting over the weekend between high-ranking members of the Hungarian government, led by Mr. Gabor Kruss, Deputy Ambassador of…

Aug

05

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Northern leaders caution Tinubu against going to war with Niger.

Metro, OpinionBola Ahmed Tinubu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Northern leadership functioning under the umbrella of the Arewa Consultative Forum has warned President Bola Tinubu to avoid a fight with the Niger military junta. The group issued the warning while advocating a conversation to end the crisis in a statement released by its general secretary, Murtala Aliyu, on Friday. According to ACF, military intervention or deployment to disperse coup plotters in the Niger Republic won't guarantee peace and stability in the ECOWAS subregion. In response to a military coup d'état that ousted the democratically elected president of the Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum, OHAFIATV News had earlier reported that…