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Akpabio

Akpabio Gives Reasons For Withdrawing From Akwa-Ibom Rerun

January 25, 2020 1:17 pm
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs , Senator Godswill Akpabio has distanced himself from the ongoing rerun election in Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom State.

NAN had reported that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state on Friday announced its decision to withdraw from the race.

It alleged a perceived bias of the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) in the state.

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In a press conference on Friday evening at the party’s secretariat in Uyo, the state Chairman of the party, Mr Ini Okopido

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APC Withdraws From Akwa-Ibom Rerun Elections, Gives Reasons

January 24, 2020 2:15 pm
Less than 12 hours to the rerun elections in Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom state, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state has announced its decision to withdraw from the race.

It alleged a perceived bias of the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) in the state.

In a press conference on Friday evening at the party’s secretariat in Uyo, the state Chairman of the party, Mr Ini Okopido said “APC has withdrawn from the re-run election in Essien Udim local government area as we are dissatisfied with the conduct of the Independent National

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Oshiomhole

Clear Reasons Hope Uzodinma Defeated Ihedioha In S’Court

January 19, 2020 6:23 am
Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said his party deserved the victory handed it by the Supreme Court in the Imo State governorship election.

Oshiomhole explained that APC deserved the judgement based on the ‘facts’ available to the court and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Recall that the Supreme Court had a few days ago nullified the election of Emeka Ihedioha as governor of Imo State while declaring Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the governorship election.

However, Oshomhole in a press conference over the weekend in Abuja described the

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2023: Analysts Give Reasons Jonathan Will Run Again

January 18, 2020 5:23 am
Political/social analysts have supported the moves by Nigerians mostly youth groups agitating for the return of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, as early permutations on the successor of President Mohammadu Buhari begins.

Mr Oribo Einstein, political/social analyst, and Comrade Wisdom Ikuli, also a political analyst, were of the opinion that the 2023 Presidential election will be about personality and not on party basis.

The duo who spoke in a telephone chat with DAILY POST argued that beyond the agitation for his return, the former President has the legitimate and constitutional right to contest.

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2023 Presidency: Shittu Reveals Reasons APC Won’t Win

January 10, 2020 1:15 am
Former Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, says the All Progressives Congress, APC, may find it difficult to win the 2023 presidential election without President Muhammadu Buhari.

Shittu disclosed that if the APC fails to put its house in order Nigerians won’t vote them in 2023.

The Minister, who spoke in Osogbo, Osun State capital yesterday, said if the APC is not careful about the frustration being faced now, the party may find it hard to get votes in 2023.

He said: “APC must put its house in order.

“In the last two elections, Buhari got 15million votes in each and

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Real Reasons Igbo Should Not Be Talking Of Presidency Now

January 5, 2020 2:14 pm
The Senate Minority Leader, Eyinnaya Abaribe, has pointed out reasons why the South East should not be talking about 2023 presidency now.

Abaribe stated that the South East should be talking about teaming up with others to make Nigeria a better place and not 2023 presidency.

The Abia South Senator in a chat with Vanguard also lamented that the structure of the country was very bad, hence the need to jettison calls for presidency.

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He said: “I think what you are doing now is that you are also creating

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APC Crisis: Real Reasons Oshiomhole Should Resign – Party

December 17, 2019 11:47 am

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, has charged the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole to either resign from his position or excuse himself from all official functions of the ruling party.

Anslem Ojezua, Chairman of the party in the state, explained that Oshiomhole lacked legitimacy, temperament and moral authority to lead the party, hence the need for him to resign.

He spoke at a World Press Conference at the APC Secretariat in Airport Road, Benin City, the Edo State capital.

According to Ojezua: “In any case, having been placed on suspension as a member of the party, he …

I’m Being Held For Political Reasons, Adoke Alleges

December 1, 2019 5:30 am

A former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke (SAN), has asked the International Criminal Police Organisation (ICPO), commonly referred to as Interpol, to let him go, because authorities in Nigeria are only persecuting him for political reasons.

In a letter to Interpol, Adoke’s lawyer, Gromyko Amedu, who is based in the United Kingdom, said the continued detention of his client was in clear violation of Article 3 of the ICPO Constitution. Amedu alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was acting unlawfully.

Article 3 of the ICPO Constitution forbids Interpol from undertaking …

Falana: DSS Has Given 3 Contradictory Reasons For Sowore

November 17, 2019 9:22 am

Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, says in the last one week, the Department of State Services (DSS) has given three reasons not to release Omoyele Sowore, convener of RevolutionNow Movement.

Sowore was arrested in Lagos on August 3 and later flown to Abuja where he has been in detention despite two court orders on his release.

The DSS has come under intense pressure over the detention of Sowore and other notable Nigerians.

On Friday, Peter Afunanya, spokesman of the DSS, said Sowore chose to remain in custody of the agency because he is being taken care of.

He said the …

Atiku’s Lawyers Boycott Court’s Reasons For Judgment

November 15, 2019 6:25 am

The  large number of lawyers including the over ten Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate,  Atiku Abubakar, on Friday boycotted the sitting of the Supreme Court where the reasons for the dismissal of their appeal challenging the outcome of the February 23 presidential election was being  delivered.

On the other hand, many of the SANs who led the legal teams of President Muhammadu Buhari, the winner of the poll, the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission were already seated ahead of

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4 Reasons To Drink Palm Wine

November 12, 2019 7:54 am

Palm wine is a local alcoholic drink which is very common in Africa. Most people take alcohol for its intoxicating effect, however, this drink is highly medicinal.

Below are some health importance of palm wine:

Eye vision

Palm wine is a good source of Vitamins C and B which are very good for the eye. While vitamin C helps in building the connective tissues of the body and the blood vessels of the eye preventing related eye problems like cataracts, macular degeneration etc.,  Vitamin B1 and B12 help in solving vascular related issues that concern the retina which could result

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2 Reasons Women Give For Using Black Magic In Relationships

November 9, 2019 4:11 pm
Are you in love with your girlfriend in a crazy manner you can’t explain? Have you done inexplicable things for your partner that leave people wondering if you are in your right senses? It might be the time to go on Twitter, search for Oloni and ask her privately if your girlfriend has confessed about using black magic or Jazz, known as Juju to keep you forever.
A  Twitter influencer named Oloni asked ladies to anonymously submit confessions. But these aren’t your ordinary Whisper app confessions. These confessions own up to using black magic against their own partners. With the …

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