A group under the aegis of Northern Organisation Umahi for President has lauded the aspiration of the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, to lead Nigeria in 2023. The group code named its mission ‘Rescue Nigeria’, revealed that it began its move in 2021, precisely one year ago, adding that the candidate would ensure the … [Read more…]
…The Governor is the one who has the power to choose his successor …My agitation for power-shift to Nkanu East is based on fairness and justice; I reassure Isiuzo that my love and friendship for them remains A former governor of the old Anambra state, Sen. Jim Nwobodo, has cleared the air on what transpired … [Read more…]
The candidacy of Chief Bola Tinubu for the presidency in 2023 was bound to attract not just interest but also controversy. So far it has lived up to expectations. Of all the presidential aspirants, barring former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Tinubu’s candidacy was destined to elicit the most passionate reactions for the very … [Read more…]
The Federal Government is targeting $40billion private capital investments in digital infrastructure and facilitating the formation of up to $1 billion in private equity. The government estimates public investment of N150billion, according to National Development Plan 2021-2025 obtained by The Nation yesterday. According to the document, the 2017-2020 period recorded increased investment in infrastructure development, … [Read more…]
It is a season of declarations for the presidential race ahead of next year’s elections. Take a look at the number of aspirants that have joined the race on various political platforms and their antecedents There had been a lot of speculations and subterranean moves in the last year by many politicians across the political … [Read more…]
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, called on both chambers of the National Assembly to harmonise and speedily pass the amended Electoral Act Bill. INEC said it was already racing against time with regard to preparations for the 2023 general election, noting that the framework was needed to back up its actions. National Commissioner, … [Read more…]
A new amendment to the Electoral Act has precluded the possibility of voters challenging credentials submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission by candidates, The PUNCH has learnt. The proposed law, if signed by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will allow only those who participated in the party primary to challenge in court, … [Read more…]
Former Commissioner of Information in Edo State and a member of opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Kassim Afegbua, has said former Vice President Atiku was not qualified to contest the 2023 presidential election on account of old age. He said PDP could not keep giving its ticket to Atiku, saying it would be … [Read more…]
Opinion: Reviewing Soludo’s Highbrow Non-aligned Team By Ike Abonyi “Democracy, good governance and modernity cannot be imported or imposed from outside the country.” — Emile Lahoud Last November, Anambra voters elected a vibrant and young academic (1984 grad of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka) to replace outgoing banker, Willie Obiano, at the Government House, Awka. … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth and Student Council has begun collation of data ahead of the 2023 general election to create awareness and mobilise vibrant Nigerians, through effective engagement, to foster the dividends of democracy. Youth leader Seyi Bamigbade said the council has also rebranded its website for this purpose, as well as … [Read more…]
There are indications that price of The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) is on steady rise reaching N343 per litre as at Wednesday, representing 18.5 per cent rise when compared with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) average figure of N289.37 per litre as at December 31, 2021. An NBS report also … [Read more…]
One month after President Muhammadu Buhari rejected the 2021 Electoral Amendment Bill, over the removal of indirect primaries, the Senate, yesterday, passed an amended version with the inclusion of direct, indirect and consensus mode of electing candidates by political parties for elective positions in the 2023 general elections.. This came as the House of Representatives … [Read more…]