A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), member of the Legacy Projects Media Team, and erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party, (nPDP) Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze says Governor Wike has continued to embarrass himself before Nigerians with his inappropriate use of words and English phrases whenever he is favoured with the presence of media men. Eze asserted in reaction to a comment credited to the Governor where he offered to form a unity government if he emerged President. Chief Eze said such a proposition is inappropriate and totally out of context in a statement…
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The River State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senibo Chris Finebone, has advised the leadership of churches in Nigeria not to allow what he described as “Systematic Desecration of the Pulpit by Irresponsible Politicians.” The spokesman who advised in a statement said, “While we felt we had seen enough of sacrilegious behaviour from the holy places of worship either by some politicians who were provided temporary use of the pulpit or by questionable keepers of the church, whatever doubts left in our minds were wiped out last Sunday at the thanksgiving service to celebrate the legal victory…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has disputed claims by former Rivers South-East Senator, Magnus Abe, that the preferred guber candidate of the party for the 2023 governorship election, Pst. Tonye Cole is alien to the All Progressives Congress and her teeming supporters in Rivers State. On Thursday, Sen. Abe, addressing a hired crowd of praise-singers who had gathered to fulfil their obligation with the political-businessman at the Captain Elechi-Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, told his audience that the Rivers APC will…
Former Vice-President, Namadi Sambo, has stated that the former President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has the capacity and experience needed to lead Nigeria. Speaking about Saraki on Sunday, during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s aspirant’s visit to meet with Kaduna State leaders and delegates ahead of the PDP primaries, the former Vice-President emphasised that he and Saraki served as Governors at the same time. Since then, he has always known that Saraki cared about Kaduna State and the North West of the country. “I remember, when I was Governor, he gave special attention to Kaduna State. As…
Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole has been bestowed with the Pillar of The Bible Society of Nigeria, Sagamu. On May 8, 2022, the event took place at the Celestial Church of Christ Cathedral, Ajegunle, Sagamu 1. Superior Evangelist E.E Ewubajo decorated Oluwole with the medal of honour and presented him with the Holy Bible. Oluwole, in remarks, said the recognition given to him by the Bible Society of Nigeria is a call to rededicate himself to the service of God and humanity. The 2023 Federal House of Representatives hopeful, Remo Federal Constituency, expressed his appreciation to the church leaders for considering him WORTHY…
Being a Statement of Intent to contest for the Presidency of Nigeria by Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON. My dear Compatriots, determined to pay the debt of gratitude I owe our nation for the opportunities to serve in high offices of public trust; determined to let our nation drink from the deep well of experience acquired in these offices, I, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, with great humility, hereby, submit myself for our kind consideration as your next President. “I pay tribute to President Muhammadu Buhari for the patriotic work he has done as our President. He has given hope and…
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), Chief Eze Chukwumeka Eze, says he couldn’t agree more that the country is faced with severe challenges of insecurity ranging from kidnapping to cult and communal clashes to ethnoreligious killings to bombings and terrorism and other vices operating at very scary scales. In a statement made available to media houses in Abuja, the pro-APC political analyst said with the general elections billed for 2023 lurking around, Nigerians should concern themselves with the serious obligation of conducting serious background checks…
BudgIT introduced its United States office in Washington, DC to a group of leaders, stakeholders, donor representatives and citizens. The event hosted people from across the development sector such as Transparency Accountability Initiative, Carnegie Endowment fund, Open Government Partnership, MacArthur Foundation and other distinguished leaders from across the world. This is part of BudgIT’s post anniversary strategy to expand its operations and enhance civic innovation globally. In the last few years, BudgIT has opened offices in Sierra Leone, Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria. The civic organization continues to test its thesis that communities and citizens across the world deserve access to…
Eze advises Tonye Cole on Strategies to Salvage Rivers People from the Hands of a Misguided and Vision-less Ruler and pleads with Dakuku and Others to Sheath their Swords and Form a United Force to Save Rivers State from the Calamitous PDP Administration. Erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), the member of APC Legacy Projects Media Team and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwumeka Eze, says one good strategy adopted by guber aspirants from Rivers State, under the platform of the APC, is the agreement to support a consensus arrangement…
The foremost 2023 Ogun State House of Assembly hopeful, Ikenne State Constituency, Hon Dr Sulaiman Badmus Adeniye, has charged the Muslim faithful in Nigeria to use this year’s Eid-el Fitri celebration to promote love, mutual sacrifice and peaceful coexistence. In a statement released by the Director of Media, SB Adeniye Campaign Organisation, Omosewa Yusuf, Adeniye urged the Muslims, as usual, to continue to pray fervently for things that promote the unity of the country against those that threaten our corporate existence. “I want to urge all Muslim Ummah to ceaselessly pray to Almighty Allah to help us remove those activities…
A frontline Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Prince Tonye Princewill has thrown his weight behind the emergence of Architect and businessman Tonye Cole as the consensus candidate of the party. He said this has come without mix feeling as according to him, “I was looking forward to leading the APC into battle with PDP in 2023, so to say I’m happy today, would not be an accurate reflection of how I feel. The decision is still fresh, and feelings are still raw. Many are still in shock. Some are still sad. However, I subscribed to…
The Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi told Delta State delegates of the party to vote for him on the merit of his past achievements and not because he hails from Niger Delta. Chief Amaechi also told the Delta delegates to be wary of those making political promises, assuring them that he is the only one that would complete the $11.1billion Lagos – Warri – Calabar railway project, which will pass through Asaba if voted as president. The APC Presidential hopeful, who was at the party state secretariat in…
Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole, the Asiwaju Odo Makun Kingdom, has felicitated Nigerian Muslims on the successful completion of the 2022 Ramadan. In a goodwill message signed by the Media Director, ABO Campaign Organisation, Deji Babington-Ashaye, Asiwaju Oluwole urged the Muslims to inculcate the lessons of the Ramadan to positively impact the development and progress of Nigeria. “I congratulate the Muslims for the success of the 2022 Ramadan. It is indeed a privilege that Almighty Allah saw us through the Holy Month. I want my Muslim brothers and Sisters to remember always our nation which is in dire need of Allah’s intervention…
In the introduction to the book on Amaechi titled, “Amaechi: His feats, Inspirational and Revolutionary Leadership”, erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) and a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Legacy Projects Media Team, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, introduced his good friend and ally, Dr. Dakuku Adolphus Peterside, as a composite of the class of well-bred and consummate politicians from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria who has earned himself a pride of place and found his niche in public administration as the most outstanding Commissioner of Works in Rivers State. A former…
Every political leader is ‘courageous’ to even lead a group of people, create human capital, and impact the lives of others – friends and foes alike. But, that’s the general understanding of courageous leadership, especially within the Nigerian context. According to Dictionary.com, “Courageous means having, showing, or done with courage—the quality of being ready and willing to face negative situations involving danger or pain. Courageous can be used to describe people who have the courage or the actions such people when they face negative situations resolutely. A close synonym is brave. ous mean having, showing, or done with courage—the quality…
Since the airwaves began to be bombarded with top politicians in Nigeria, making their intentions to run for the highest office, I have watched with keen interest and tried to study the various speeches which in some cases received accolades and in other times were ignored by most Nigerians. The latter group has cogent reasons to do so, considering how many times we have read long speeches in the end and dashed the hopes of expectant masses. While not trying to diminish any of the Presidential aspirants, I have taken a deep look at the Declaration speeches which are somewhat…
The Minister of Transportation and Presidential hopeful of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has urged party members in Lagos State to support his presidential aspiration by voting for him in the party’s primary slated for May. Chief Amaechi who stressed the need for APC to present a sellable candidate in the 2023 presidential elections, said he represents the ideal candidate first as the youngest with much energy and a public service record that towered him above other contenders. The presidential aspirant spoke during a courtesy call on the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at…
The Yoruba World Centre has shifted the launching of its Language Millionaire Contest from May to July this year in honour of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. The respected paramount ruler was the Chairman at the launching of the Centre late last year. In a release personally signed by the Coordinator, Ogbeni Alao Adedayo, the Board and the management team felt they could not bring themselves together to organise such a huge ceremony just a month after the death of the foremost custodian of Yoruba history, arts and culture, who was the one who had…
AbdulGaniyu Ayinla Yunus has been diagnosed with kidney failure and needs Fifteen Million Naira (N15m) for a Kidney Transplant. AbdulGaniyu is presently due for a kidney transplant at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Ogun State of Nigeria. He needs your help to overcome this live threatening ailment. Please send your donation to the following account: AbdulGaniyu Ayinla Yunus Bank: Access Bank Plc (Diamond) Account No: 0082984859 If you are outside Nigeria, please use the JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/abdulganiyu-yunus-kidney-transplant For confirmation and inquiry, please reach out to the following contacts: Bro. Shakirudeen Yunus: +234 703 155 6265 Dr Oyebisi, The Chief…
A top Yoruba monarch, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has passed on. Alaafin Adeyemi was 83 years old and the longest-reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for 52 years. He was the third Alaafin from the Alowodu Ruling House. Accordingly to the report, Alaafin Adeyemi died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. The remains of the traditional ruler were taken to Oyo in the early hours of Saturday, 23rd April 2022 and traditional rites began. The late monarch, popularly known as “Iku Baba Yeye”, was born Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi on…