Six Realities about Nigerian that Might Shape Saturday’s Presidential Election Outcome

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsSix Realities about Nigerian that Might Shape Saturday’s Presidential Election Outcome

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)February 23, 2023

“Social media is a reality of its own accord but remains a virtual world that may not have a significant real-world impact” —Ebuka Onyekwelu A closer look at Nigeria devoid of the arrogation of advantages by supporters of the top three contenders might show that the election would be determined by six socio-economic realities in Nigeria. Aside from religion and ethnic identities which have always played a significant role in Nigeria’s election, there are more...

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LP Senatorial Campaign In Enugu Ends In Arson As Gunmen Set Vehicle, Persons Ablaze

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLP Senatorial Campaign In Enugu Ends In Arson As Gunmen Set Vehicle, Persons Ablaze

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 23, 2023

Three days to the 2023 Nigeria Presidential election, gunmen attacked and set ablaze a Labour Party branded Sienna bus with its occupants at Amaechi Awkunanau in Enugu South Local Government Area, Enugu state. Eyewitness accounts that the vehicle had two occupants; the Labour party Senatorial candidate for Enugu East Senatorial Zone Barrister Oyibo Chukwu and a driver. The sad incident happened on Wednesday night after the LP Senatorial candidate and supporters’ campaign in Nkanu West...

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BON condemns Attack on Atlantic Television

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBON condemns Attack on Atlantic Television

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 23, 2023

…seeks deployment of security to broadcast houses The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has condemned the attacks and destruction of the Atlantic Television Network and Wish 99.5 FM stations in Port-Harcourt, the River State capital in the early hours of today. A statement by the Executive Secretary of BON, Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose, described the attack as callous, barbaric and highly uncivilized. He said, “Any attack on any media organisation is an attack on the entire...

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2023: Shun money politics, vote for credible candidates, Archbishop  Chukwuma advises electorate

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023: Shun money politics, vote for credible candidates, Archbishop  Chukwuma advises electorate

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 23, 2023

Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, the Archbishop, Province of Enugu and Bishop Enugu Diocese Anglican Communion has advised the electorate to vote for credible candidates and shun moment politics in the forthcoming general elections. He expressed optimism that the 2023 general elections have the capacity to restore Nigeria to greatness, if her people would shun money politics and vote with sincere heart. Chukwuma stated this while speaking to newsmen shortly after his Lenten Service at the...

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Ohanaeze berates women wing for endorsing Atiku

NewsOhanaeze berates women wing for endorsing Atiku

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 23, 2023

Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide has berated the women wing of the socio-political organisation for endorsing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, the National Publicity Secretary, Ohaneze Ndigbo in a press statement on Wednesday noted that Ohanaeze Ndigbo vehemently dissociates itself from such an unwarranted unconscionable and subversive endorsement of Atiku Abubakar. The statement reads “The attention of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has been drawn to a recent publication by the...

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Election Day: IGP bans vehicular movement

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPoliticsElection Day: IGP bans vehicular movement

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 23, 2023

…Reaffirms ban on VIP aides, escorts, quasi-security participation The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered a restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation, from 12 am to 6 pm on election day with the exception of those on essential services such as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, electoral observers, ambulances responding to medical emergencies, firefighters etcetera. CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi , in a...

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2023: Commonwealth warns Nigerians against electoral violence

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023: Commonwealth warns Nigerians against electoral violence

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 23, 2023

Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, the Commonwealth Secretary General, has warned Nigerians against allowing those bent on leading the country into violence in the 2023 general elections. Scotland, who led a high level delegation to Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, noted that Nigeria has inspired the rest of the world by its fortitude and resolve to remain on the path of peace. While recalling her meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in 2016...

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Over 200,000 Corps Members Would Serve As Adhoc Staff – DG NYSC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOver 200,000 Corps Members Would Serve As Adhoc Staff – DG NYSC

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 23, 2023

The National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) says over 200,000 Corps members would serve as adhoc staff during the upcoming elections in the country. The Director General of the scheme, Brig-Gen. Yushau Ahmed disclosed this in Abuja while addressing Journalists in Abuja, warned corps members that would participate in the exercise to avoid any form of gratification and flash point areas. Brig-Gen. Ahmed said the corps members have received adequate training, and warned that any corps...

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Four Persons Arrested With Fake N17, 250,000 Naira Notes In Kebbi and Ekiti states

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFour Persons Arrested With Fake N17, 250,000 Naira Notes In Kebbi and Ekiti states

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 23, 2023

Four persons were arrested by Police in Kebbi and Ekiti states in possession of N17, 250,000 fake Bank notes. According to the Police, members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) assisted in the arrest of three suspects at Warrah Motor Park in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital with N17 million in their possession. CP Ahmed  Kwantagora said the suspects would be charged to court for prosecution. In the same vein, Amotekun...

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Man laments old N200 notes he got from the bank (Video)

LifestyleNewsNigeriaMan laments old N200 notes he got from the bank (Video)

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 23, 2023

Man laments old N200 notes he got from the bank (Video) A young man took to Twitter on Monday to lament the poor condition of the old N200 notes he was given by his bank. In the video he posted, the naira notes looked very old and torn even as he said that the notes had a foul odour. His words: “I just received this from the bank, they’re so bad and most of them...

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