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ASUU President Labels Some State Varsities Quacks

27Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Education, Labour, Nigeria, Uncategorized

ASUU President Labels Some State Varsities Quacks

Emmanuel Osodeke, the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has tagged some state varsities as quacks. Osodeke listed some universities that are not part of the ongoing strike as not members of the union. Recall that ASUU had on February 14, 2022, declared strike over some disagreements with the Federal Government. The ASUU President had during an interview on Arise Television stated that all institutions under its umbrella are partaking in the industrial action. He said, “Kwara State University is not a member of ASUU, they’ve not joined, you can check. Osun State University was suspended from ASUU for misbehaviour, you can check. See Also: Strike: ASUU Reacts To Parents’ Proposal To Pay N10,000 To End Strike “In LASU that you mentione...

Anambra Ex-Gov Candidate Ozigbo Decamps From PDP, Declares Support For Obi

19Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Elections, News, Uncategorized

Anambra Ex-Gov Candidate Ozigbo Decamps From PDP, Declares Support For Obi

Valentine Ozigbo, the former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Anambra State has decamped to the Labour Party, LP. Ozigbo while announcing his decision in an interview on Arise Television, threw his weight behind LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi. He noted that his choice of Obi was informed by his desire to back the movement for a competent leader to be elected to guarantee a secured future for citizens. Prior to his interview on Arise TV, Ozigbo had in a Facebook post titled “2023: A Watershed Movement for Nigeria”, endorsed the candidacy of Peter Obi. The statement read, “There comes a defining moment in the life of any country when all people of good conscience must stand up to be counted. Those times offer no middle ground; you are either on ...

Buhari Congratulates Ruto on Becoming Kenya’s New President

16Aug

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

News, Uncategorized

Buhari Congratulates Ruto on Becoming Kenya’s New President

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates William Ruto for winning the Kenyan Presidential election on the 9th of August, 2022. The president says he anticipates more engagements between Nigeria and Kenya under the coming administration. He also praised President Uhuru Kenyatta for his achievements and ambitious leadership, which he gave to his country in the past nine years. See Also: 2023 Election: Jonathan Tells Nigerians Candidates To Vote These were all in a statement by President Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. the statement reads; “President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the President-elect of Kenya, William Ruto, on his victory in the General Elections on August 9, 2022." “The President also commends the people of Kenya for ...

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 ...

Okowa Weighs PDP’s Chances Against LP, APGA In South-East

8Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Elections, News, Uncategorized

Okowa Weighs PDP’s Chances Against LP, APGA In South-East

Ifeanyi Okowa, the Delta State Governor and vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has assured that the party is the only viable alternative to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Governor expressed optimism that the PDP would win the 2023 presidential election with a wide margin, even in the South-East region where Labour Party, LP, candidate Peter Obi hails from. According to Okowa, PDP will clinch Anambra State by a landslide, despite the State parading two presidential candidates in LB and All Progressives Grand Alliance. Okowa disclosed these at the Uche Ekwunife Campaign Office, Awka, on Sunday, after attending a special church service to mark the 60th birthday anniversary of the Anglican Archbishop of Niger Province and Bishop of Awka Dio...

Wike Fires Warning To APC, PDP, SDP Ahead of 2023 Election

8Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Wike Fires Warning To APC, PDP, SDP Ahead of 2023 Election

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that no political party in the country will be allowed to threaten the safety of life and property in the state ahead of the 2023 election. Wike noted that available intelligence report reveal that some politicians were planning to recruit cultists and former prisoners to disrupt the security enjoyed in the State. He added that some hotel owners and entertainment centres are in the process of letting their property to politicians and political parties as a hub for gathering. Wike disclosed this in a state broadcast on Sunday, noting that the state government will not tolerate any security breaches. He said, “We will not allow any political party, be it the All Progressives Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party or the So...

Tread Softly, Kwankwanso Tells Senators Plotting To Impeach Buhari

30Jul

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Legislature, News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Tread Softly, Kwankwanso Tells Senators Plotting To Impeach Buhari

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has warned senators not to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. He asked the opposition senators not to be in a haste to impeach the president. Kwankwaso disclosed this during a visit to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, in Ilorin. He said: “I don’t know the facts that they have. But as their former colleague, I want them to tread very softly. “They should not be in a hurry to rock the boat. Yes, I know they have reasons to be worried – I am sure everybody in this country is worried about insecurity; because some of these things could happen to anybody – even the presidential fleet was attacked in Katsina State. So, I think we need to do more.” Recall that opposition senator...

Coalition will Only Work if Obi Accepts to Run as VP – NNPP

23Jun

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Elections, News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Coalition will Only Work if Obi Accepts to Run as VP – NNPP

Mr Major Agni, the spokesperson of the NNPP (New Nigeria Peoples Party), has indicated that the only premise under which a coalition with Labour Party will work is if Peter Obi accepts to serve as the Vice Presidential candidate to Kwankwaso. Mr Agni stated this while answering during an interview session on Arise Television. According to him, Kwankwaso remains the stand out candidate preferred by Nigerians. He even went on to intimate that the NNPP has been receiving please from Nigerians who want to ensure that Kwankwaso does not step down for Peter Obi. The only acceptable agreement will however be one in which Kwankwaso is the principal and Obi the vice. See Also: Talks for a Peter Obi/Kwankwanso Ticket in the Works – Dr Yunusa Tanko Responding to the argument that Kwankwa...

Tinubu Claims that Prayers Helped Him Win Party Ticket

21Jun

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Elections, News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Tinubu Claims that Prayers Helped Him Win Party Ticket

Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidential candidate for the APC, has attributed his success at the party's National convention to prayers. Tinubu stated that his response to the gang-up against him and his presidential bid in the party was to pray. Tinubu made this known when he visited the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Sunday, June 19 2022. Explaining his reason for pushing for the actualization of this dream, he said "There is no Lagos indigene that has had the opportunity to become President of Nigeria, despite the contribution of the state to national stability and progress. See Also: Bola Ahmed Tinubu Emerges APC Presidential Flag Bearer "The highest position attained by any Lagosian in national leadership is the position of Chief Judge of the Federation. I took up the...

Father Mbaka – Catholics Banned from Attending Adoration

18Jun

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Elections, News, Nigeria, Religion, Uncategorized

Father Mbaka – Catholics Banned from Attending Adoration

Following the back lash that met Father Mbaka on his attack on Peter Obi, the Bishop of Enugu Diocese has directed that Catholics stay away from Mbaka's Adoration Ministry programs. According to the Bishop in the letter dated June 17 2022, the Bishop noted that the order will be in place until the conclusion of the canonical processes that the Diocese has put in place. Explaining why this step was necessary, the Bishop said "My decision is based on the fact that some of the teachings and utterances of Fr. Camillus Ejike Mbaka at the Catholic Adoration Ministry are not consistent with the teachings and faith of the Catholic Church." He concluded by encouraging everyone to continue to pray for Father Mbaka: "I enjoin all the Christian Faithful to keep praying for Fr. Mbaka and the Cat...