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Author: Kosi Uchenna

Kosi Uchenna is a reputable journalist with immense desire to champion a better Nigeria and Africa by utilizing the media as a watchdog of the society. You would usually find her writing on trending issues and setting agenda that will better the plights of the downtrodden in the society.
Funke Akindele Unveiled As Lagos PDP Deputy Gov Candidate
13Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Funke Akindele Unveiled As Lagos PDP Deputy Gov Candidate

Jandor/Funke Dr AbdulAzeez Alajide Adediran, widely known as Jandor, the governorship of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, has former unveiled popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, as his running mate for the 2023 election. Dr AbdulAzeez Alajide Adediran, widely known as Jandor, the governorship of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, has former unveiled popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, as his running mate for 2023 election. Adediran while speaking at a ceremony held on Tuesday, widely attended by PDP stalwarts described his choice of running mate as a departure from the status quo. See Also: Sanwolu-Olu Grants Funke Akindele and Husband Pardon Over Breach of COVID-19 Regulations He said his choice was influenced by the desire t...
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Anglican Bishop Berates Ayade Over Uncompleted Projects
12Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Anglican Bishop Berates Ayade Over Uncompleted Projects

Ben Ayade Prof. Nneoyi Egbe, Bishop of Calabar Anglican Communion, has berated Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State over projects yet to be completed across the state. Prof. Nneoyi Egbe, Bishop of Calabar Anglican Communion, has berated Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State over projects yet to completed across the state. Egbe disclosed this when he addressed the press as part of events to mark the second session of the 11th Synod of the Calabar Diocese. He said that despite raising the hope of the people by initiating the projects, it has been dashed by the inability to complete them. See Also: I Dumped PDP for APC to Take Cross River to the Centre – Ayade The clergy said, “Cross Riverians were hopeful for the long-expected economic transformation of the State, whe...
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2023 Elections: Sanwo-Olu Expresses Optimism Over Tinubu’s Presidency
12Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

2023 Elections: Sanwo-Olu Expresses Optimism Over Tinubu’s Presidency

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed optimism that Bola Tinubu would enjoy massive support among the Yoruba in the 2023 elections. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed optimism that the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu would enjoy massive support among the Yoruba. He disclosed this at the 2022 edition of the Annual Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State on Monday. Sanwo-Olu spoke highly of Tinubu, describing him as an experienced leader who would deliver if given the opportunity. He was quoted by SAN to have said, “It is my firm hope and belief that the Yoruba race will unite as one behind the momentous candidature of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “He is a proud son of the race and...
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Tinubu: Why I Picked Shettima As Running Mate
11Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Tinubu: Why I Picked Shettima As Running Mate

Bola Ahmed Tinubu The Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has justified the choice of Former Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, a fellow Muslim as his running mate. The Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has justified the choice of Former Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, a fellow Muslim as his running mate. Tinubu in a statement confirming his running mate recalled that in 1993, Chief MKO Abiola was widely accepted by Nigerians despite presenting a fellow Muslim, Baba Gana Kingibe as running mate. He said as a democrat he consulted widely before settling for Shettima. The statement partly read, “To re-envision and reshape the nation, I must compose the best team poss...
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Kwankwaso Warns Tinubu As Shettima Is Confirmed As VP
11Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Kwankwaso Warns Tinubu As Shettima Is Confirmed As VP

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has asked the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to be mindful of his health. Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has asked the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to be mindful of his health. See Also: Tinubu: Why I Picked Shettima As Running Mate Tinubu’s health status has continued to elicit concerns ever since he expressed interest in vying for the presidency ahead of the 2023 election. Kwankwaso while speaking on Arise Television during an interview on Sunday advised Tinubu to take care of his health, noting that election campaign is very rigorous. He said, “If you see my f...
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Tinubu Campaign Team Reveals Choice of Running Mate
10Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Tinubu Campaign Team Reveals Choice of Running Mate

The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has chosen a preferred running mate for the 2023 election. The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has chosen a preferred running mate for the 2023 election. This was confirmed by a reliable source in the Tinubu Campaign organisation who chose to remain anonymous in an interaction with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday. According to the source, Tinubu will make his decision public this week. The source said “The vice-presidential nominee may most likely be a former governor and senator from the Northeast part of Nigeria. “The person is also by accident of birth a Muslim, confirming what Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano St...
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Report Terrorists That Live Among You, Buhari Begs Nigerians
10Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Report Terrorists That Live Among You, Buhari Begs Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to call the attention of security agencies to suspicious activities and people in their locality to prevent attacks by terrorists.   President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to call the attention of security agencies to suspicious activities and people in their locality to prevent attacks by terrorists.   This was contained in a stamen issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, which quoted the president to have made the call while interacting with the media after the Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Daura, Katsina State. He said, “The people know them. So, let them report them to the security agencies.” Buhari asked those carrying out terror attacks on innocent Nigerians to ...
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Wabba: Labour will Vote Credible Candidates, Not Party
9Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Labour, News, Nigeria

Wabba: Labour will Vote Credible Candidates, Not Party

The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Ayuba Wabba, has said that the union will only vote for a credible candidate irrespective of the political party. The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Ayuba Wabba, has said that the union will only vote for a credible candidate irrespective of the political party. Wabba in an interview with Vanguard said Nigerians have grown above political party sentiment, noting that only the candidates with the right personality will be voted for in 2023. See Also: Labour Decries Worsening Power Supply Across Nigeria He said, “I’ve told you clearly, the parties are mere platforms. At all the parties you have the good, the bad, and the ugly. “So, what we are looking at is the personality of the candidate, not the party...
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Soludo Condemns Manhandling of Odumeje, Orders Sanction of Task Force Officer
9Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Soludo Condemns Manhandling of Odumeje, Orders Sanction of Task Force Officer

Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo has condemned the manhandling of Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje by a member of the state’s task force that enforced the demolition of the clergy’s church in Onitsha. Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo has condemned the manhandling of Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje by a member of the state’s taskforce that enforced the demolition of the clergy’s church in Onitsha. Odumeje whose church was in April this year marked for demolition, in line with the Soludo administration’s Onitsha Urban Renewal Drive, was shoved and manhandled by security personnel who were part of the demolition team. The cleric was pictured in a viral video being ruffled by security men while he ...
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Soludo Justifies Demolishing Odumeje’s Church
8Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Soludo Justifies Demolishing Odumeje’s Church

Odumeje The governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo has justified the demotion of the church building of popular prophet, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, widely known as Odumeje. The governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo has justified the demotion of the church building of popular prophet, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, widely known as Odumeje. Odumeje’s church, Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, was partly brought down on Thursday by the state task force. Soludo in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Christian Aburime, said the building was not removed even after it was marked earlier by the authorities. See Also: Police To Enforce Soludo’s Ban On Touting, Illegal Revenue Collection The statement explained that the church building was one of severa...
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