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What Is Germane To Peter Obi Is Pulling People Out Of Poverty - Tanko
Dr. Yunusa Tanko is a chieftain of the Labour Party and former Spokesperson of the party's presidential campaign council. In this interview monitored on Arise TV, he talks about the meeting between Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Part
Obasanjo Backs Afro-Democracy, Advocates Shift From Western Model
ABUJA Nigerias former President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced his backing for the current movement advocating a transition from Nigerias presidential democracy. However, he emphasizes the importance of adopting a system that effectively addresses loca
Ebonyi LG Polls: Obosi Picks Forms, Pledges More Development, Empowerment In Onicha
ABAKALIKI Ahead of the next months Local Government elections in Ebonyi State, the Executive Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area, Honourable Chidiebere Uzor Agwu (Obosi) has picked his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest for s
INEC Demands Historical Accreditation Reports From CSOs
ABUJA The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has emphasized to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that complying with the submission requirements for previous accreditation reports is essential for continued participation in election ob
Delta Unity Group Lauds Malik Ikpokpos Appointment As ALGON DG
Delta Unity Group (DUG), the main political and leadership think tank in Delta State, has lauded the appointment of Sir Itiako Ikpokpo as the Director General of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). Ikpokpo was on Friday confirmed
FG To Takeover, Refund Ebonyi For Chuba Okadigbo International Airport
A team of accessors, made-up of representatives of various federal Ministries; Federal Ministry of Aviation, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, NAMA, NIMET, FAN, are in the State to evaluate the cost of the project. The ministerial te
HoR Pauses Session To Honor Late Member
The House of Representatives on Tuesday adjourned plenary till Wednesday in honour of one of its members, Isa Dogonyaro who died in Abuja on Friday. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Abbas Tajudeen announced the adjournment on the floor
Ondo Guber Primary: Court Orders APC, Others To File Defence In Suit Seeking Aiyedatiwas Disqualification
A Federal High Court Abuja, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, has ordered the All Progressives Congress, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, to file defence in a suit seeking the disqualification of Aiyed
Tow Path Of Honour Or Face Anger, Tinubu /Shetima Arewa Support Group To Atiku
A group under the eagis of Arewa Support Group for Tinubu/ Shetima on Tuesday adviced former vice president Atiku Abubakar, who is also PDP presidential candidate for 2023 general election to towed the path of honor or they would not have respect for