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Peter Obi Counters Tinubu’s comments, Says “There’s Dignity in Labour”
14Jul By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Peter Obi Counters Tinubu’s comments, Says “There’s Dignity in Labour”

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has replied to the derogative comment made by the opposing party’s presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu of The All Progressive Congress. Tinubu said at the rally of the Osun governorship election for APC candidate, Adegboyega Oyetola, “They said some are in Labour, they will remain labourers till death.” Tinubu also campaigned that the people of Osun should re-elect the APC candidate to give the state better leadership. See Also: Tinubu: Why I Picked Shettima As Running Mate Following the comment made by Tinubu, Peter Obi countered the statement by saying “When they show you hatred, Labour Party will show them love. There is dignity in labour.” Peter Obi made the remark in Osogbo during a campaign rally meant to suppor...
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Ganduje Fumes, Replies Babachir Lawal
14Jul By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria, Religion

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Ganduje Fumes, Replies Babachir Lawal

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has replied former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, accusing him of spreading falsehood over the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muslim-Muslim ticket. Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has replied former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, accusing him of spreading falsehood over the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muslim-Muslim ticket. Ganduje asked Lawal to watch his utterances regarding the ruling party’s decision to field candidates of the same religion for the 2023 presidential election. See Also: Muslim-Muslim Ticket A Disastrous Error —Babachir Lawal Recall that APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu had confirmed the choice of former governor of Borno S...
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2023: Kwankwaso, Sowore’s Parties Yet To Upload Guber, Assembly Candidates 3 Days To Deadline – INEC
14Jul By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

2023: Kwankwaso, Sowore’s Parties Yet To Upload Guber, Assembly Candidates 3 Days To Deadline – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said that two political parties, the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, and the African Congress, AAC, have not uploaded even a single nomination to the portal, three days to deadline.   The two political parties have former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Sahara Reporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore as their presidential candidates for the 2023 election. However, barely three days to the deadline issued by the electoral umpire, none of the two parties have submitted the names of their candidates for state-level elections. Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee, in a statement on Wednesday said 6,995 nomination forms (EC9) uploaded by 16 of 18 part...
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket A Disastrous Error —Babachir Lawal
13Jul By Kosi UchennaNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Muslim-Muslim Ticket A Disastrous Error —Babachir Lawal

Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, has condemned Bola Tinubu’s choice of a Muslim-Muslim ticket under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, has condemned Bola Tinubu’s choice of a fellow Muslim as his running mate under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. He described the choice of the former governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, as a disastrous error. Lawal in a statement issued on Tuesday described Tinubu as a good man who has been influenced by sycophants and lapdogs. See Also: Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Nigeria Struggling To Remain A Country – Ezekwesili  He said: “I thought I will be able to avoid commenting on the disastrous er...
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Nigeria Struggling To Remain A Country – Ezekwesili  
13Jul By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Nigeria Struggling To Remain A Country – Ezekwesili  

Dr Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, has frowned at the decision of Bola Tinubu to pick Senator Kashim Shettima, presenting a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 election under the All Progressives Congress. Dr Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, has frowned at the decision of Bola Tinubu to pick Senator Kashim Shettima, a fellow Muslim as his running mate for the 2023 election under the All Progressives Congress. Ezekwesili in a tweet on her Twitter handle described Tinubu’s decision as “innate dishonesty when people fluctuate their rhetorics just to suit personal interest rather than adopt a strategy for success that shapes an inclusive society.” Her reaction comes on the heels of growing concerns and condemnation from different quarters on the choic...
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“I’m Ready To Put My Coins Behind Peter Obi” Lawyer Says
13Jul By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments
Africa, Elections, News, Nigeria

“I’m Ready To Put My Coins Behind Peter Obi” Lawyer Says

The OBI-dient movement is waxing strong with supporters doing all they can to support Peter Obi in the forthcoming 2023 presidential election. One of Obi’s supporters, Modupe Odele has disclosed that she will even go as far as supporting the Labour Party presidential candidate financially. See Also: Peter Obi Chooses Datti Baba-Ahmed as Running Mate The attorney revealed that she has never supported any presidential candidate up until now to the extent she flew into the country to acquire her Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC). She made her strong will to support the Former Anambra Governor known on Twitter, tweeting that she is ready to donate her money to assist the Presidential Aspirant in becoming president in 2023. “I have never donated to any presidential candidate in ...
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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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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Actor Kenneth Okonkwo Quits APC
12Jul By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Actor Kenneth Okonkwo Quits APC

Kenneth Okonkwo, Nollywood actor, has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, citing the decision to present a Muslim-Muslim candidate ahead of the 2023 election. Kenneth Okonkwo, Nollywood actor, has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, citing the decision to present a Muslim-Muslim candidate ahead of the 2023 election. Recall that the APC Presidential flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu had on Sunday confirmed former Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, a fellow Muslim as his running mate. See Also: Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Shun Exclusionist Politics, Atiku Urges Nigerians Okonkwo in a statement said his decision to quit the ruling party was informed by Tinubu’s insistence on choosing a Muslim running mate despite...
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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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