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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.
Presidency Downplays Move To Impeach Buhari, Tags It “Babyish Antics”
28Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Legislature, News, Nigeria

Presidency Downplays Move To Impeach Buhari, Tags It “Babyish Antics”

Following the call by opposition senators to institute impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari, the presidency has described it as a bluff. Reacting, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in an interview by Channels Television described the threat as a waste of the country’s time. The minority Senators staged a walkout during plenary on Wednesday, chanting songs against the President. Adesina in his reaction said, “I think it was just bravado, and sadly, security is not something you subject to bravado. “You don’t begin to issue flippant ultimatums in something that is a matter of life and death,” “They know in their heart of hearts that they cannot achieve what they are saying, they are just wasting the country’s time, wasting th...
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Nigeria Planning to Co-Host AFCON 2025 With Benin– Pinnick
27Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Sports

Nigeria Planning to Co-Host AFCON 2025 With Benin– Pinnick

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick has said that the country may co-host the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, with the Benin Republic. President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick has said that the country may co-host the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, with the Benin Republic. According to Pinnick, plans are in motion by both nations to host the biennial football competition. He said that the Confederation of African Football, CAF, may withdraw the hosting right for the 2025 AFCON from the intended hosts, Guinea. Pinnick in an interaction with the press in Lagos on Tuesday said, “We are putting a bid together for a co-hosting of the tournament with the Benin Republic. “The Minister of Sports has given his endorse...
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Buhari May Be Kidnapped Soon – Buba Galadima
27Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security

Buhari May Be Kidnapped Soon – Buba Galadima

Buba Galadima, a former associate of President Muhammadu Buhari, has warned that the Chief of Armed forces may be kidnapped soon. Buba Galadima, a former associate of President Muhammadu Buhari, has warned that the Chief of Armed forces may be kidnapped soon. Galadima disclosed expressed the concern during an interview with BBC Hausa service while commenting on the insecurity challenges confronting the nation’s capital city, Abuja. Recall that terrorists recently attacked Kuje Prison in the FCT and freed scores of suspected members of the terror group, Boko Haram. This was followed by an attack on 7 Guards Battalion of the Nigerian Army Presidential Guards Troops in Bwari Area Council of Abuja on Monday. About 8 soldiers were reportedly killed with several others injured. ...
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Sanwo-Olu Approves Four Work-free Days For Workers To Register for PVC
26Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Sanwo-Olu Approves Four Work-free Days For Workers To Register for PVC

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved 26th to 29th July as work-free days for workers in the State in a bid for them to register for or collect their Permanent Voters Cards before the exercise closes on July 30, 2022. This was contained in a statement issued by Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the State Head of Service, on Monday. According to the statement, workers are to resume work with their PVCs after the exercise. The statement read, “It is the civic responsibility of every citizen to participate in the electoral process of her country. Therefore, all public servants are encouraged to partake in the upcoming year 2023 general elections. “Consequently, it is notified for general information that all public servants who are yet to register for or collect their...
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Why I Didn’t Inform Atiku Before Leaving PDP – Peter Obi
26Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Why I Didn’t Inform Atiku Before Leaving PDP – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has disclosed why he did not inform Alhaji Atiku Abubakar before leaving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in May. Recall that Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State decamped from the PDP to LP in May before the PDP held its presidential primary election. Atiku, PDP presidential flagbearer had disclosed during an interview on Arise Television, that Obi told him of his defection three days after dumping the PDP. Reacting to the claim, Obi said he did not want to be talked out of leaving the PDP as he already set his sight on leaving.    The LP presidential candidate reiterated that Atiku remains an elder brother to him. See Also: Wike Threatens to Speak ‘Truth’ On Atiku, PDP Speaking during an inte...
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Insecurity: Nigeria May Break Within Two Years – Gani Adams
25Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security

Insecurity: Nigeria May Break Within Two Years – Gani Adams

Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland has warned that the country make break within the next two years if proper measures are not taken to arrest the present insecurity and other issues. Adams disclosed this at his hometown of Arigidi-Akoko, in Akoko North-West council of Ondo State, during the Okota Festival. He said, “Amidst the present insecurity situation, economic crisis and downgraded institution, governance in the country has shown lack of coordination and Nigeria’s paths towards a unitary system will only cause the country’s problems to get continually worse. “With the insecurity issues in the country, there is nothing that can be done if we do not have federalism. If we do not allow federalism based on regionalism, I’m afraid that, within two years, this cou...
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Delegates Have Realised Their Mistakes – Amaechi
25Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Delegates Have Realised Their Mistakes – Amaechi

Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation has said that delegates who voted at the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary have realized their mistakes and now regret their action. Amaechi, a former Governor of Rivers State said that delegates are ordinary Nigerians who allowed money to influence their decision. He said this while speaking at the 60th birthday celebration of Apostle Eugene Ogu, General Overseer of Abundant Life Evangel Mission, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State at the weekend. The former APC presidential candidate said that influencing decisions with money will not take the country to greater heights. He also solicited for prayers from the clergy for the ordinary Nigerians to help them vote a President that would provide solutions to the cou...
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South Africa President Congratulates Banyana Banyana On Winning First WAFCON
24Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
South Africa, Sports

South Africa President Congratulates Banyana Banyana On Winning First WAFCON

Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa, has congratulated the country’s female national team, the Banyana Banyana for winning the 2022 WAFCON hosted by Morocco. Cyril Ramaphosa - South African President The South African side beat hosts, Morocco, 2-1 to clinch their first-ever WAFCON title.  The game was won through a brace by Hildah Magaia to put the game safely at 2-0. Morocco’s goal 11 minutes before full-time was not enough as South Africa held on to win the match. South Africa became only the third team to win the WAFCON after Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea. Reacting to the feat, Ramaphosa tweeted on his official Twitter handle, “Congratulations to @Banyana_Banyana on making history and winning their first ever title at the Women’s Africa Cup of National la...
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<strong>Wike Threatens to Speak ‘Truth’ On Atiku, PDP</strong>
24Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Wike Threatens to Speak ‘Truth’ On Atiku, PDP

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has threatened that he would soon reveal the actual truth on recent happenings in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, following the presidential primary election of the party. Wike made this known in a statement issued by his Media aide, Kelvin Ebiri. The Rivers State governor said it has become important that he tells Nigerians all that gone on with the “emergence of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as the presidential candidate of the party. He said, “On Atiku, I will speak soon and Nigerians will know the actual truth of all that has transpired in the PDP in recent times.” See Also: PDP Crisis: Atiku To Visit Wike, Other Aggrieved Chieftains  – Jibrin His comment follows the recent Arise Television interview granted by...
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FIFA Congratulates Zambia For Winning First Ever WAFCON Medal Against Falcons
23Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Sports

FIFA Congratulates Zambia For Winning First Ever WAFCON Medal Against Falcons

World football governing body, FIFA, has congratulated the Copper Queens of Zambia for claiming a hard-fought win over the Super Falcons of Nigeria to finish third at the WAFCON 2022 in Morocco. The Zambian side claimed the win through an own goal by Chiamaka Nnadozie in the 28th minute of the match. The win meant they claimed their first ever WAFCON medal.    The loss marked the second time the Falcons will claim a fourth-place finish at the competition, the last being in 2012. See Also: WAFCON 2022: Waldrum Assures of Victory Against Zambia Despite Depleted Squad FIFA in a post on its Twitter handle said, “Congratulations to the Copper Queens who finish 3rd in #WAFCON2022.” Four teams will represent Africa at next year’s FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Z...
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