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Stephen Ukandu, News & Features Editor Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State rode to power in 2015 on the goodwill of the people of the state who saw him back then as a victim of political persecution in the hands of his boss and the former governor, Martin Elechi, who never wanted him (Umahi) to succeed him. Umahi, then a Deputy Governor, challenged the power of incumbency and prevailed as the people of the state rallied round him as a democrat and beacon of new hope. Expectedly, Dave Umahi, as he is fondly called, started on a good note through his infrastructural revolution with…
By Hassan Gimba There must be something that does not sit well between Adamu Maina Waziri, a former minister of the Federal Republic, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one of Atiku Abubakar’s right-hand men, and Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, governor of Rivers State and runner-up in the presidential primary election of the PDP. Wike lost the primary election to Atiku by 237 votes to 371. Without a doubt, that loss, which he never expected, hit him hard. A few weeks later, he lost the chance to be Atiku’s running mate. That completely unhinged him and, frustrated, he…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When it eventually occurred on 23 February 2019, Nigeria’s presidential election was not without suspense. north-east Nigeria, home to a counter-civilizational insurgency for over a decade, was a natural location for incidents. In 2019 it did not disappoint a country in which the things that can happen in elections often defy both logic and the laws of physics. Geidam is a settlement about 240 kilometres east of the Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State in the North-East. In 2019, the term-limited governor of the state, Ibrahim Geidam, derived his surname from the city around which he was…
Michael Onwuka, New York President Muhammadu Buhari has in the last seven years positioned Nigeria as a bastion of democracy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has said. Onyeama disclosed this on Sunday in New York, following the conclusion of the High Level Segment of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The minister said that Buhari had within the period showcased Nigeria as champion of good governance and an important partner in the sub-region and beyond. He said that Nigeria’s participation in the assembly within the period afforded it the opportunity to present positive image of the country. “Within that…
Prof Owojecho Omoha, Director General, of the Obi-dient Movement, Nigeria, says the movement is overwhelmed by the mammoth crowd witnessed at its rally in Abuja. Omoha made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of the Obi-dient Mega Rally held on Saturday in Abuja . NAN reports that supporters of Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, popularly known as ‘Obidients’ held rally in Abuja marching en masse from the Unity Fountain to City Gate in solidarity of Obi’s presidency . “The rally in the FCT is a microscope of the entire Nigeria and the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Professor Chukwuma Soludo-led government has moved to resolve the lingering revenue impasse in Anambra state. The government engaged the Tricycle (Keke) riders and Shuttle Bus Drivers in a meeting in an effort to settle the revenue impasse in the state. The meeting took place at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, the state capital. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim who addressed the gathering, noted that the State Government is making frantic efforts to resolve the revenue issue which necessitated his presence at the meeting. Dr. Ibezim called on the Union to conduct themselves in an orderly…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia It was a display of the rich Igbo cultural heritage Thursday, as Onu Ibina Igbere community, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State rolled out the drums to celebrate their New Yam festival. Cultural troupes including the popular Ohafia war dance troupe, and masquerades of different shapes and sizes were on display at the glamorous annual event. It also featured exhibitions by farmers who showcased their surplus harvest, and a novelty match between All Stars Igbere and All Stars Abia North. Igbere Secondary School playground, venue of the ceremony, was filled to its full capacity as locals and…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Chief Victor Umeh, a Labour Party Chieftain and Anambra Central senatorial candidate in the 2023 general election, says the ambition of Peter Obi to become the next president of Nigeria after President Muhammadu Buhari is a national project. Umeh said this at the official induction of 21 local government/326 ward chairmen structure for Anambra State chapter of OBIDATTI 2023. It held in Awka, the Anambra State capital during the weekend. He said Obi’s ambition is a divine mission that will come to fruition in 2023 general election, noting that his emergence is the handiwork of God to liberate Nigerians from…
Michael Onwuka, New York The Federal Republic of Nigeria on Friday in New York signed a Protocol of Cooperation with the Republic of Bulgaria, Ikengaonline reports. The signing ceremony was performed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and his Bulgarian counterpart, Nikolay Milkow. Onyeama said that the protocol was aimed at contributing to the development and consolidation of the friendly relations between the two countries. According to him, the protocol was based on the Principles of Mutual Respect for each other’s sovereignty, independence and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. He said that the Protocol of Cooperation would enable both…
By Owei Lakemfa Funerals, official and unofficial, were held in parts of the world this Monday September 19 to eternally send-off Queen Elizabeth II. The pre-funeral ceremonies had included the Queen’s coffin which some mischievous people claimed was empty, lying-in-state in Scotland and London with some mourners spending a whole day queuing to view it. In the official funeral, some 2,000-strong congregation included world leaders, royal family members and the richest in the world gathered. There were some angry reactions that African leaders were packed in buses like school children going on a picnic, while American President, Joe Biden, rode…