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Bala Mohammed to reportedly reclaim PDP Guber Ticket after losing Presidential Primary
Governor of Bauchi, Bala Mohammed is reportedly trying to retrieve the state’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket after losing the party’s presidential primary election at the weekend.Ibrahim Kashim, former secretary to the Bauchi government (SSG) who won the party’s governorship ticket in the state, reportedly only stood in as a proxy for Mohammed. According to a source in Mohammed’s presidential campaign organisation, the governor would soon announce his entry into the Bauchi governorship race. “He will soon announce his entry into the gubernatorial race, that is certain. He was advised not to contest for the presidential ticket because of…
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2023: Why Peter Obi may defeat Atiku, win Presidential election – Deji Adeyanju
Human Rights Activist, Deji Adeyanju has disclosed why Peter Obi of Labour Party(LP) may win the 2023 presidential election. Adeyanju in a Facebook post explained that if the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, field Northern candidates, the North will likely share their votes for both candidates thereby giving Obi the victory He also identified former President Goodluck Jonathan as the only person that could defeat the PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. He wrote: “The only Southerner who can defeat Atiku in APC now may be GEJ but if APC & PDP both pick Northerners and…
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Helen Paul appointed Head of Department at USA University
Popular Comedian, Helen Paul has been appointed Head of Department (HOD) at a University in the United States. She made the announcement known via her Instagram page on Monday, May 30, 2022, where she shared photos and videos from her induction.“Congratulations to all of us at Heart University. I am now officially Professor Paul Helen. The ceremony was a beautiful one indeed. My sincere gratitude to my Boss and the University Chancellor. Dornett Mcintosh PhD,” she captioned the video. “Thank you my senior Professor Cox our faculty head and all HBIU staff in general. Will never forget to say a…
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Okorocha denies N2.9bn fraud allegations, to remain in EFCC custody till May 31
Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha on Monday finally appeared before a Federal High Court in Abuja, where he pleaded not guilty to the N2.9 billion corruption charges brought against him by the Federal Government.The alleged fraud was said to have been perpetrated by Okorocha and one Anyim Inyerere with the use of their private companies between 2014 and 2016 when he held sway as the Executive Governor of Imo State.Though he denied all the charges, Okorocha has however engaged the services of four Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, comprising Okey Amaechi, Solomon Umor, Ola Olanipekun, and Kehinde Ogunwumiju to…
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N80 billion Fraud: EFCC arrests Former Zamfara Governor, Yari over link with Accountant-General of the Federation
Former Governor of Zamfara State, Hon. Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).He was arrested over links with the N80 billion fraud involving the former Accountant-General of the federation, Alhaji Ahmad Idris.Yari was arrested at about 5pm on Sunday for allegedly benefitting to the tune of N22 billion from the N80 billion which the former Accountant General was alleged to have paid to one Akindele. The Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Idris was earlier arrested over allegations of money laundering and diversion of public funds to the tune of N80 billion.He has…
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Today, the battle to rebuild and unite our Country moves forward – Atiku says as he becomes PDP presidential flag bearer
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to rebuild and unite the country. He said this following his victory at the People’s Democratic party (PDP) presidential primary Atiku polled a total of 371 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who garnered 237 votes and former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who polled 70 votes.Reacting, Atiku on his Twitter page said he is honored and looks forward to passing the message of hope and unity to Nigerians. He wrote; “Today, the battle to rebuild and unite our great country moves forward. I’m honoured to be named…
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Thirty one persons die in a stampede at a church’s charity programme in Port Harcourt
Thirty-one persons have been confirmed dead in a stampede at a church event in Port Harcourt, Rivers state today, May 28. The Kings Assembly, a church in Port Harcourt was said to have sent out an invitation for people to come and get gift items including food. Some of the beneficiaries arrived yesterday while others arrived as early as 6am at the gate of Polo club which was already flooded with people. As soon as the bouncers opened the gate, they all rushed in. However, a stampede happened, resulting in the death of some persons. The number of casualties was…
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Suspended Catholic priest clinches APC guber ticket in Benue
Hyacinth Alia, a suspended priest in the Catholic Diocese of Gboko, Benue State, has emerged the winner of the just concluded All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary election in Benue state. Alia was suspended by the church after he joined the governorship race and picked the nomination forms of the ruling party.The priest was relieved of his duties temporarily on the grounds of the canon laws of the Catholic church which condemned participation in partisan politics.He has now defeated Barnabas Gemade, a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; and Mike Aondoakaa, a former Attorney-General of the Federation…
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I’m not desperate to be President – Peter Obi
Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has said that he is not “desperate” to become Nigeria’s president.On Thursday, the former governor resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).On Friday, Obi announced his decision to join the Labour Party, claiming that the party will help Nigeria become a manufacturing powerhouse.Speaking in an interview on Arise TV, he said he is only desperate to see the country work particularly for the sake of youths.“I’m not desperate to be president. I’m desperate to see Nigeria work, especially for the youths of this country,” he said.When asked if the PDP is not the right vehicle…
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The contest has been obscenely monitized – Hyatu-deen says as he withdraws from PDP Presidential race
A former Managing Director and Chief Executive of FSB International Bank, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has withdrawn from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential race. He made this known in a letter addressed to the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, said interacting with Nigerians from all walks of life had reinforced his resolve that Nigeria must be saved, otherwise the future is doomed He alleged that the primary had been “obscenely monetised”. He said “My exposure locally and internationally and contributions to the nation’s economic and political well being positioned me to take up the challenges facing our dear nation and the…
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APC postpones presidential primary election to June
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its presidential primaries to June 6th and 7th.This is coming only a few hours before the original date of the exercise earlier slated for Sunday, May 29.The party made the decision after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accepted appeals by political parties to extend the dates for them to conduct their primary elections.
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”Worrying times for the people of Adamawa” – Activist, Waspapping reacts to news of Sen. Aishatu Binani clinching Adamawa APC Governorship ticket
Popular Nigerian activist, Waspapping has condemned Adamawa delegates for allowing a woman win the APC governorship primary in the state. Senator Aishatu Binani beat the five other male aspirants to clinch the party’s Governorship ticket for Adamawa state Reacting to the news on his Twitter handle, he wrote”How can you allow a woman to win election? Worrying times for the people of Adamawa”
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