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OPINION: Double Jeopardy For Buhari’s Ministers

OPINION: Double Jeopardy For Buhari’s Ministers

BOLAJI ADEBIYI It is never too late to do the right thing. On Wednesday President Muhammadu Buhari directed his ministers and other political appointees as well as heads of ministries, departments and agencies, including extra-ministerial bodies who are interested in political contests in 2023 to quit. No doubt, forced by searing and ceaseless attacks on the perfidy unfolding in his camp, the president had to pull the rug off the feet of his men, who by their conduct had shown a regrettable lack of integrity. The unfortunate saga began when Abubakar Malami, his attorney-general and minister of Justice, at different…
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Onyema Intensifies Campaign, Restates Confidence In Gov. Ugwuanyi

Onyema Intensifies Campaign, Restates Confidence In Gov. Ugwuanyi

One of the leading contestants for the Enugu West Senatorial seat, Barrister OAU Onyema says he deserves to get the Peoples Democratic Party ticket for the 2023 election. He told a cross-section of the party's delegates who visited him on Wednesday that he has made sacrifices for the progress of the party and should be rewarded for his loyalty and steadfastness. The meeting which he called in his residence in GRA, Enugu, attracted over 100 delegates from Udi, Ezeagu, Oji River, Aninri and Awgu Local Government Areas. While he solicited their prayers and their support, however,Onyema restated his confidence in…
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Enugu 2023: False Tale Of Ugwuanyi’s ‘Preferred Candidate’

Enugu 2023: False Tale Of Ugwuanyi’s ‘Preferred Candidate’

BIBIAN ANEKWE A Political Scientist, Ambrose Bierce took a swipe at the political class and concluded with his description of politics as a strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles... .the conduct of public affairs for private advantage. While this assertion might be universally applied, the denotative implications of this description is more at home in our clime. Though, we might point to a few among the political class who have distinguished themselves with regard to the conduct of public affairs for public advantage. Yet, they remain in the minority. Interestingly, the Holy writ of Christian religion is…
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Northern Group Drafts Goodluck Jonathan Into APC Presidential Contest

Northern Group Drafts Goodluck Jonathan Into APC Presidential Contest

OUR REPORTERS After months of speculations and denials, former President Goodluck Jonathan has finally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jonathan who belonged to the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) lost the nation's presidency to Muhammadu Buhari of the APC in 2015. Though Jonathan is yet to announce his defection from the PDP to the APC, his membership of the ruling party was confirmed today after documents surfaced that he has paid the mandatory N100,000 for the expression of interest and nomination forms for the party's 2023 presidential contest. It is believed that a coalition of groups funded by two Northern…
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Akpabio, Oshiomhole Give Reasons For Joining Presidential Race

Akpabio, Oshiomhole Give Reasons For Joining Presidential Race

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan expected to join the race soon Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio and the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole Wednesday joined the presidential race for the 2023 election. Both are running on the platform of the APC. While Akpabio made his declaration before a mammoth crowd at Ikot Ekpene Stadium in Akwa Ibom State, Oshiomhole chose the Cyprain Ekwensi Cultural Centre in Abuja. It was at the same venue Mr Akpabio announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the ruling APC three years ago. Mr…
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I’m In Enugu Gov’ship Contest To Win – Kingsley Udeh

I’m In Enugu Gov’ship Contest To Win – Kingsley Udeh

A leading contender for the Peoples Democratic Party governorship ticket in Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, says he is optimistic that he will emerge victorious at the primaries slated for next month. Udeh who was screened Thursday at the PDP Zonal Office in Enugu said he was in the contest to win. "I am running to win. I represent the hopes and aspirations of the youths and citizens of Enugu State, including those in the diaspora. I have the capacity, experience and passion to consolidate on the legacies and achievements of our Governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi." Speaking…
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Justice Minister, Malami, Is APC Favourite For Kebbi Governorship

Justice Minister, Malami, Is APC Favourite For Kebbi Governorship

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has announced a bid for the Kebbi governorship race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). With the declaration, Malami who wields a lot of influence in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, has turned out the clear favourite for the ticket. Many believe his aspiration enjoys Buhari's support. Malami lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination contest to the incumbent governor, Atiku Bagudu, eight years ago. The party’s governorship primary is slated to hold on May 23. Malami who initially denied media reports about…
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Enugu Rep Says PDP Meetings Infiltrated By Rented Thugs

Enugu Rep Says PDP Meetings Infiltrated By Rented Thugs

…warns that "nobody has the monopoly of violence" SYDNEY EZENTA The member representing Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dennis Oguerinwa Amadi has claimed that armed political thugs were brought in to disrupt the last party stakeholders meetings in many parts of Enugu State. In Udi where he was reportedly disgraced out of the meeting, Amadi alleged that the gathering was infiltrated by "rented political thugs mostly from 9th Mile axis" adding that he did not allow his followers on that day to react physically so as to avoid mayhem which might arise. The lawmaker was reacting…
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Dennis Amadi: A Sneaky Rep Gets His Reward (1)

Dennis Amadi: A Sneaky Rep Gets His Reward (1)

SHEDDY OZOENE One of the parables that many easily recall from the Good Book, is the touching story of the prodigal son as recorded in the gospel of Luke. In the book, Jesus tells of a son who asks his father for his inheritance. He goes ahead to squander it recklessly on a life of indulgence, becomes destitute, works as hired hand in a pig farm before he realizes his foolishness and returns home. There are similarities between the story and the events of the past three years as they involve the Member representing Udi/Ezeagu federal constituency in the House…
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2023: High Time Tinubu Stopped Whining Over Osinbajo’s Aspiration

2023: High Time Tinubu Stopped Whining Over Osinbajo’s Aspiration

By aspiring for the highest political office in Nigeria, Osinbajo has committed no crime – not against Tinubu or anyone else. It is high time the Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom and Asiwaju of Lagos politics stopped whining over Osinbajo’s aspiration. Let the people decide. That is the beauty of democracy. IKECHUKWU AMAECHI On Monday, April 11, Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. In a short broadcast via his Twitter handle after months of speculation, Osinbajo said having served as Vice President “under a true Nigerian patriot, a servant of the nation in…
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