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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.
Atiku vs Wike: Resign Now, PDP chieftain Tells Ayu
17Aug By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Atiku vs Wike: Resign Now, PDP chieftain Tells Ayu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sam Ohuabunwa, has asked the party’s national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, to resign from his position if it will help end the dispute between the party’s presidential candidate and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Ohuabunwa stated this during an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. There have been reports that prior to his election, Ayu allegedly agreed to step down if the party elected a Northerner as its presidential candidate. However, after the election of Atiku who is a Northerner, Ayu remains in power and maintains he has no intention of stepping down as the party’s national chairman.   See Also: Has PDP Chairman, Ayu Resigned? Atiku had defeated Wike in the PDP presidential primary held...
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Strike To Continue As ASUU, FG Meeting Ends In Deadlock
17Aug By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Education, News, Nigeria

Strike To Continue As ASUU, FG Meeting Ends In Deadlock

The meeting between the Federal Government and the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday ended in a deadlock as both parties were not able to reach an agreement. ASUU had met with Professor Brigg’s renegotiation committee with a view to finding a solution to the lingering labour dispute which has resulted in the closure of the country’s universities for over six months. The meeting which took place at the National Universities Commission, NUC, headquarters, Abuja, ended without n agreement being reached. Reports say the Prof. Briggs’ committee failed to present new offers on the table, thus prompting the university teachers to stage a walkout. See Also: ASUU Strike: Hope At Last As FG, ASUU Resolve IPPIS, UTAS Dispute A source who pleaded anonym...
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Pinnick Comments on Possibility Of Vying For Third Term
16Aug By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Sports

Pinnick Comments on Possibility Of Vying For Third Term

Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that he will not run for a third term after his current tenure expires this year. Pinnick, a former chairman of Delta State Football Association took over as NFF President in 2014 and his tenure is expected to end next month. There has been speculation that Pinnick who is equally a member of the FIFA executive council committee nurtures the ambition of seeking a third term. See Also: 2022: U-20 WWC: How Falconets Beat South Korea – Danjuma However, the NFF President in an interview with Arise Television said that he will not interfere with the process to elect a new President.   He said, “There are so many Nigerians capable of being there (NFF boss). I will assist and work with any...
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How Atiku vs Wike Conflict Can Be Solved – Dele Momodu
16Aug By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

How Atiku vs Wike Conflict Can Be Solved – Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu, a former presidential aspirant of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has proffered a solution to the conflict between the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State.   According to Momodu, a closed-door dialogue between both PDP leaders would fix the conflict between the two heavyweights. Recall that Atiku and Wike have been embroiled in a conflict after the PDP presidential primary and the appointment of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as Atiku’s running mate. Reports claim Wike was not pleased that Okowa was chosen over him as the party’s vice-presidential candidate. In his reaction, Momodu who is a veteran journalist suggested that Wike and Atiku should agree on deliverables and sign a peace acc...
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Ohanaeze Urges FG To Intervene In Ekweremadu’s Case, Bring Case Home
15Aug By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Ohanaeze Urges FG To Intervene In Ekweremadu’s Case, Bring Case Home

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the court case of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu who is being tried in the United Kingdom over allegation of organ harvest of one David Nwamini. Ohanaeze made the call in a statement issued on Sunday titled, ‘Ekweremadu: Ohanaeze disagrees with Malami, calls for FG’s intervention’ signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Dr Alex Ogbonnia. The statement was in reaction to a statement by Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation, stating that the federal government will not get involved in the case. However, the Igbo group were not in agreement with Malami, recalling that government has gotten involved with issues concerning Nigerians ...
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Keyamo Responds To Resignation Call
15Aug By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Keyamo Responds To Resignation Call

Festus Keyamo, the spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, and minister of State for Labour and Employment, has fingered the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for sponsoring the call for his resignation as a minister. Keyamo stated this in a statement titled, “Call for my resignation, a sign of jitters in the opposition camp”, issued on Sunday, noting that he has not broken any law by retaining his role as a minister while serving as spokesman for the APC. The minister said that his role as APC spokesman for the 2023 general election does not interfere with his official assignment as a minister, noting that he expends his personal resources to execute his party role.   The statement read: “My attention has been drawn to ...
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2023 Election: Jonathan Tells Nigerians Candidates To Vote
14Aug By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

2023 Election: Jonathan Tells Nigerians Candidates To Vote

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned Nigerians not to vote for candidates that will buy their conscience. Jonathan asked Nigerians against electing politicians that would mortgage the future of their children and those yet unborn. He made these calls while delivering a keynote address at the one-year memorial summit in honour of late Captain Idahosa Okunbo, in Abuja on Saturday, NAN reports. He said, “Ahead of the 2023 elections, we are getting ready to be wooed and wowed at campaign grounds by various politicians seeking different offices. “But these thoughts are beyond 2023. It is about Nigeria and the kind of leadership it deserves now and in the future to ensure that our country assumes its rightful place among the comity of nations. See Also: Christians Di...
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It’s Peter Obi’s Turn, Peter Okoye Tells Dino
14Aug By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

It’s Peter Obi’s Turn, Peter Okoye Tells Dino

Peter Okoye of Psquare has fired back at former Senator, Dino Melaye, that 2023 for claiming that it is not the turn of the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi to lead Nigeria. According to Okoye, it has become the turn of ordinary Nigerians to decide who will be the president.   He said the time for the old to hand over the country to the younger generation as the youths have decided to play an active role in nation-building. The singer disclosed these in a series of tweets on his verified Twitter handle. He tweeted, “Dear Dino, it is the turn of the Ordinary Nigerian! All dis old format has expired! Una don cast finish! #PeterObi4President2023 #OBIDIENTS See Also: 2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo “Dino said it is no...
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Atiku Won’t Allow Wike Pull Down PDP – Melaye
13Aug By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Atiku Won’t Allow Wike Pull Down PDP – Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will not allow anyone, not even Governor Nyesom Wike to pull down the party.   According to Melaye, the rift between Atiku and Wike was a small issue that will be resolved. Melaye disclosed this when he featured on Channels Television on Friday, noting that the public is exaggerating the misunderstanding between Atiku and Wike.   He said: “Democracy is noisy and at times disagreement; but that disagreement doesn’t mean that now we are going to pull down the roof. Governor Wike will not pull down the roof of PDP; he will not do that. “Atiku Abubakar will not allow anybody; not even Wike to pull down the roof of the PDP. I am telling you that PDP is one big reli...
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Lalong Apologises To Catholic Bishops Over Pope Comment
13Aug By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Religion

Lalong Apologises To Catholic Bishops Over Pope Comment

Governor Simon Lalong, the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Campaign Council, has apologised to the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, over his inciting remarks about the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The Plateau State Governor admitted that he erred to have linked the Catholic Pope with Nigeria’s politics. He begged for forgiveness from the Catholic Church through the Bishops’ conference.     Lalong’s comments had elicited backlash from Christians, some of whom demanded his immediate suspension from the Church. The governor in a letter addressed to the CBCN President titled “Letter of Apology’ dated August 12, 2022, restated his commitment to the Catholic faith and promised to be a good ambassador of the Christian faith.  ...
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