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Obi tackles Tinubu over comment

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War of words has developed between the camps of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) as Obi-Datti Media Office, yesterday, flayed the comment by Mr. Dele Alake, spokesman of the former Lagos State governor that the LP candidate cannot name any legacies of his years of governing Anambra State and, therefore, cannot be compared to his APC counterpart as groundless. The Obi-Datti media team, in a statement, said: “Alake is certainly among those Lagosians who believe Nigeria begins and ends…

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VALENTINE OZIGBO CELEBRATES NIGERIA’S PRINCE OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH, PETER EBERE CARDINAL OKPALEKE

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Valentine Ozigbo, Nigerian business mogul and former governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic party (PDP) in Anambra State has congratulated His Eminence, Peter Ebere Okpaleke over his latest recognition in status.In a statement he sent from the Vatican in Rome, the politician who recently joined the OBI–dient group, the Labour party rejoiced with the Catholic clergy, just as he wished him well.“” I am congratulating His Eminence, Peter Cardinal Ebere Okpaleke, who His Holiness Pope Francis created at the consistory held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the iconic St.…

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Court nullifies Ebonyi council poll

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The Federal High Court in Abakaliki, on Thursday, nullified the local government elections held in Ebonyi State. The election was held on July 30. 2022 with the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) winning all the 13 local government areas. However, some members of the opposition political parties in the State kicked against the election and challenged it in court. The plaintiffs, Otu Collins and four others, in a suit, alleged that the election contravened the 2022 electoral act. “We submit further that the proposed Local Government Areas election in Ebonyi…

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‘OUR MISSION OF TAKING BACK NIGERIA IS WELL UNDER WAY’ .SAYS VALENTINE OZIGBO

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…AS PETER OBI, LABOUR PARTY NATIONAL CHAIRMAN WELCOME HIM TO PARTY By Mandy Park The ranks of the Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria received a significant boost with the formal welcome of Valentine Ozigbo, a Nigerian business mogul, into the party by National Working Committee led by Barr. Julius Abure, the Labour Party National Chairman and Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the party. At a press briefing held at Colonades Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 23, 2022, Mr Ozigbo expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future in light of the…

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LP will restore hope, rebuild Nigeria —Peter Obi
…laments exporting youths abroad
…As Valentine Chineto Ozigbo officially welcomed in LP
…Obi will usher in a new dawn—Ozigbo

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By Mandy Park Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi has vowed to rebuild Nigeria to the joy of all citizens if he becomes the President in 2023.Also he pledged the commitment of his leadership to reverse the current trend where Nigerian youths and children are sent abroad due to rising cases of lack of opportunities in the country. Obi, made the pledge at the official reception of Mr Valentine Ozigbo, the former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State into the Labour…

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NOA to partner NTCA on tobacco control

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By Mandy Park The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Garba Abari, on Thursday, 18 August 2022,  disclosed that his agency is willing and available to work with the tobacco control community to ensure that tobacco products are effectively controlled in the country. Abari made the commitment when a delegation of tobacco control advocates from the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) paid him an advocacy visit at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Akinbode Oluwafemi, the NTCA Board Chairman and leader of the delegation thanked the DG for…

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Obi didn’t demolish mosque—Coalition of Northern groups

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By Omocho Kalu The Coalition of Northern Groups in Anambra State, has debunked the allegation that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), discriminated against Northerners in the state on tribal lines during his tenure as governor. The group also dismissed reports that the former governor demolished seven mosques in Onitsha, the commercial centre of the state and chased the Muslims away. Recall, Obi was governor of Anambra State between March 2006 and March 2014. There had been allegations that the LP candidate did not only demolish mosques…

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Uzodimma swears-in new commissioners, SOLADs, others

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By Mandy Park Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has sworn-in two new commissioners, four members House of Assembly Service Commission and 27 sole administrators for the 27 local government areas of the state. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Sam Mbakwe Executive Chambers, Government House Owerri on Wednesday, as the governor charged the new appointees to use their position to serve the people and also to drive the affairs of government. In a statement issued by Mr. Oguwike Nwachuku, the chief press secretary and media adviser to the governor,…

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Women groups condemn suspension of Umahi’s rival, Ann Agom-eze

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By Mandy Park No fewer than 278 women rights groups and Civil Society Organisations, on Sunday, condemned the alleged threat to life of a senatorial candidate under the All Progressives Congress, Ebonyi South senatorial zone, Ann Agomeze. The groups also called for a reversal of Agomeze’s purported suspension. Agomeze, who is the major opponent of the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, had in an interview with the media, noted that her life had been under serious “threats and harassment” since the contest for the seat began. The All Progressives Congress…

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ASCETA Provost warns staff against strike

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By Mandy Park The Provost of Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu, Dr Phillips Nto has declared that there is no basis for the staff to contemplate any industrial action since the government was diligently addressing their welfare. He also warned that the management will strictly enforce the no work,no pay rule should any staff embark on any strike against the directive of the institution. Dr Nto who spoke at a meeting he held with Deans and Directors of the college frowned at a situation where the academic staff…

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