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 Oknew! Breaking News: Oshiomhole upgrades from senate to presidency, formal declaration today The notice reads, “Special Invitation. Dear Sir/Madam. “I wish to specially invite you to Comrade Adams Oshiomhole’s public declaration to contest for the office of President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, in the 2023 general election, under the platform of the APC.” It was clearly stated that the declaration will be held today (Friday) April 29th 2022 at the Cyprian Ekwensi Center for Arts and Culture, Area 10 Abuja. The official declaration of the former Governor of Edo State would commence by 3 pm. Recall that Oshiomhole a few weeks ago during his 70th birthday party at his country home, Iyamoh announced his intention to contest for a seat in the senate. Oshiomhole noted that he would be contesting for the Edo North Senatorial seat under the platform of APC in 2023. The seat is currently being occupied by Senator Francis Alimikhena. The APC chieftain has, however, disclosed ...

GOOD LUCK TO BAD LUCK JOURNEY   _By: Hon Fidel Odiase_  President Muhammadu Buhari had on June 4, 2018, signed a constitutional amendment that stops a Vice President who completes the term of a President from contesting for the office of the President more than one more time. This means that former President Goodluck Jonathan cannot seek re-election to the office of the President, according to the constitution. My advice to him is to remain the National States man than allowing the cabals to tarnished  his image he has built for years!

2023 Presidency: Amaechi, Ngige may be Disqualified Apr 26, 2022 Oknews! Nigeria’s Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi and his counterpart in the Ministry of Labour, Chris Ngige risk disqualification from the Presidential primaries of the All progressives Congress, APC following their inability to resign from their respective offices. Oknews! learned that Section 84 (12) of the new Electoral Act mandates all political appointees seeking elective office to resign ahead of any party primary they plan to participate in. President Muhammadu Buhari had, while signing the electoral bill on February 25, expressed reservations over Section 84(12) and asked the National Assembly to delete it. He subsequently wrote to the National Assembly requesting the amendment. The President’s request was, however, rejected. However, a Federal high court in Umuahia ruled that the provision was illegal and asked the attorney general, Malami to delete the section. The national Assembly and the Pe...

*Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, warned former President Goodluck Jonathan, and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, that they were being deceived by President Muhammadu Buhari in their quests to become president in 2023.*  Southern and Middle Belt leaders yesterday converged on Abuja, the nation’s capital, and again restated their call for power-shift to the South-East, saying since all the other zones have taken their turns at the presidency, it would be unjust to deny Ndigbo a seat at the table. This is even as one of them who is the leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, warned former President Goodluck Jonathan, and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, that they were being deceived by President Muhammadu Buhari in their quests to become president in 2023.   The leaders spoke at ‘The Greater Nigeria Conference, G...

THE POTENCY OF A TRUE PATRIOT N. Dime A patriot is a person who vigorously supports his country/ fatherland and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. The passion to defend the homeland also translates into development and participation in communal activities. Chief (Dr) Patrick Agbator JP is undoubtedly one of the authentic Patriots of Esanland. He is of the same pedigree as the erstwhile Governor of the defunct Bendel State, Ambrose Folorunso Alli of blessed memory; an Esan man who left indelible marks of development and progress for the Esan people. Incidentally, these two icons come from the same clan in Ekpoma.  Chief (Dr) Patrick Agbator JP has been passionately involved in the development and progress of Esan people for decades.  Unlike many of those who are aspiring to the Green Chamber, he has been unofficially representing the Esan people with his immense resources and expertise and has a checkable track record. What he wants now, is to u...

JUST IN: NDLEA Arrests Drug Baron Behind N3bn Tramadol Linked To Abba Kyari’s Team By Loveth Momoh Oknews! Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:49:26 GMT Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a billionaire drug baron, Chief Afam Mallinson Emmanuel Ukatu, who is behind the N3bn Tramadol deal involving the embattled suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari-led Intelligence Response Team, IRT. Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, said on Monday in Abuja that after months of surveillance and evading arrest, Ukatu who is the Chairman of Mallinson Group of Companies was eventually nabbed onboard a flight to Abuja at the MM2 terminal of the Lagos airport, Ikeja on April 13. FRSC cautions motorists as rainy season approaches Driver jailed 1 month for stealing 14 cartons of noodles “Investigations reveal he has been a major importer of large consignments of different brands and high dosages of Tramadol Hydrochloride, ranging from 120mg, 200mg, 225mg and 250mg...

The fundamental problems of Nigeria are the political leaders! Fidel Odiase In 2014 president Muhammadu Buhari said that the 27.5m naira presidential nomination form fee, was wasteful, exorbitant, and too expensive now the president political party (APC) is selling a presidential form for 100 million naira so what changed from 2014  till now?