Rivers govt locks up Atiku campaign office over violation of executive order

NewsNigeriaPoliticsRivers govt locks up Atiku campaign office over violation of executive order

Beloved John (Staff Writer)December 24, 2022

The campaign office of Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in Rivers state was sealed by the state government on Friday. This move was carried out based on the instruction of the state government following a court order. The office, located in Port Harcourt, the state capital, was sealed on Friday. Kelvin Ebiri, Wike’s spokesperson, confirmed the development. According to him, a state executive order in place prohibits the location of campaign...

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“Tyranny Will Expire in Our State”, PDP Reacts as Wike Seals Off Campaign Office in Rivers

NewsNigeriaPolitics“Tyranny Will Expire in Our State”, PDP Reacts as Wike Seals Off Campaign Office in Rivers

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 24, 2022

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the Nyesom Wike government as a tyranny over the sealing of the party’s presidential campaign office in Rivers State by the state government. The party in a statement accused the Nyesom Wike-led government of frustrating its presidential campaign activities in the state. Governor Nyesom Wike sealed off the campaign secretariat of the PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar located at No. 32 Onne Road, New GRA in Port Harcourt...

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Peter Obi Versus Bola Tinubu: A Comparison of a Legacy of Political Leadership

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsPeter Obi Versus Bola Tinubu: A Comparison of a Legacy of Political Leadership

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 23, 20222

“As I write this, I am hoping that I will be challenged by a more accurate fact. But unfortunately, there is non”— Ebuka Onyekwelu With the 2023 Presidential Election now counting in days, it might be necessary to observe that whoever wins, will win for political reasons. Those who will lose, will also lose for political reasons. No matter how admirable social change may be, whatever direction it goes within political context, is determined by...

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2023 Elections: Peter Obi Consolidates Dominance as Preferred Presidential Candidate in New Poll

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023 Elections: Peter Obi Consolidates Dominance as Preferred Presidential Candidate in New Poll

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 23, 2022

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has again been touted as the winner of the 25 February 2023 presidential poll. According to the results of a new pre-election opinion poll conducted earlier this month, Obi is ahead of three other frontline candidates: Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The poll, which was commissioned...

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Christmas: Anambra CP Bans Sale, Use Of Fireworks, Knockouts, Firecrackers, Others 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChristmas: Anambra CP Bans Sale, Use Of Fireworks, Knockouts, Firecrackers, Others 

PilotnewsDecember 23, 2022

As part of a proactive measure by the Anambra State Police Command to sustain public safety and peace in the state, the Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng has banned the sale and use of fireworks, knockouts, and firecrackers in the state. In a release signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, “This plan shall enhance adequately already policing strategy put in place that is potently and dynamic to respond...

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Politicians are plotting to arrest Emefiele — CAN

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPoliticians are plotting to arrest Emefiele — CAN

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 22, 2022

The chairperson of the Kaduna chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Joseph Hayab says the plot to arrest and detain Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was conceived by those against the new CBN policy. According to him, the new CBN policy has become a tool for politicians to pick a fight with Emefiele. A federal high court in Abuja recently declined an application by the Department of State...

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2023: Secure our offices, electoral materials – INEC appeals to community leaders 

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023: Secure our offices, electoral materials – INEC appeals to community leaders 

PilotnewsDecember 22, 2022

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Tuesday, appealed to traditional rulers, presidents-general of 181 communities and other stakeholders in Anambra State to assist in securing their offices, staff and electoral materials during the 2023 general elections. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in charge of Anambra state, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, made the appeal in Awka during a brainstorming meeting with community leaders and other stakeholders from Anambra Central Senatorial districts. According to Agwu, security...

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Speaker, Taraba State House Of Assembly Resigns

NewsNigeriaPoliticsRegionsSpeaker, Taraba State House Of Assembly Resigns

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 22, 2022

The Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Professor Joseph Albasu Kunini, resigned from his position. Reading the resignation letter sent by the lawmaker, Joseph Albasu Kunini, at an emergency session held at the Chamber of the House on Wednesday around 8 am in Jalingo, was presided over by the Deputy speaker of the house, Hamman Adama Abdullahi. Mr. Abdullahi said the former Speaker said his resignation was based on personal reasons. The 24-member...

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Senate Confirms Onochie, 12 Others As chairman, Board Members of NDDC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Confirms Onochie, 12 Others As chairman, Board Members of NDDC

PilotnewsDecember 21, 2022

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former aide on new media to President Muhammadu Buhari’s Lauretta Onochie, as the substantive chairman of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Objections raised by Senators Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) and Nicholas Tofowomo (Ondo) against Onochie and Charles Ogunmola from Ondo State, were ignored. Also confirmed are 12 other the nominees as Managing Director, Executive Directors and commission members. Other NDDC members confirmed are; Dimgba Erugba, Abia; Dr Emem Willcox...

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Soludo Increases Salary By 10% For Anambra Workers, Gives  N15,000 Christmas Bonus

NewsNigeriaRegionsSoludo Increases Salary By 10% For Anambra Workers, Gives  N15,000 Christmas Bonus

PilotnewsDecember 21, 2022

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has increased salaries of the state civil servants by ten percent (10%). Governor Soludo who made the declaration at the celebration of the 2022 Public Service Day at the Anambra Secretariat Complex Awka, also promised to give them N15,000 as Christmas bonus. The theme for the event was; “Performance Management System: Impact on the Nigerian Public Service. The Governor expressed empathy for income earners, especially in the...

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