Governor Akpabio Has No Interest In Presidency 2015
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- Thursday, 09 May 2013
- By Mr. Aniekan Umanah
Press Release - The attention of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State and the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Chief Godswill Akpabio has been drawn to sudden emergence of posters in some parts of Abuja, bearing his image and that of the Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu Shema for
Ngige replies Obi: I am not afraid of debate Says the facts speaks for themselves
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- Thursday, 09 May 2013
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Responding to Governor Peter Obi's challenge to a public debate, the former Governor of Anambra State and Senator representing Anambra Central has said that he is not afraid of debating with Obi concerning issues he raised about the state's development. In a statement by his Media Assistant, Igboeli Arinze, the Senator described the
Court dismisses case against CPC, upholds Party Convention
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- Thursday, 09 May 2013
- By Okoi Obono-Obla
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja presided over by Honourable Justice A.F.A Ademola has dismissed the case filed by some former Senators and House of Representatives members from Katsina State against the Congress for Progressive Change seeking to nullify the National Convention of the Party held in Eagle Square, Abuja in
President Jonathan deplores attack on Bama
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- Wednesday, 08 May 2013
- By Reuben Abati
State House Press Release - President Goodluck Jonathan deplores yesterday’s attack by armed terrorists on Bama, Borno State which claimed scores of lives. President Jonathan believes that the continuation of such callous and wanton attacks of innocent Nigerians, government facilities and security formations flies in the face of
FG Targets Annual Investment Of $10 Billion In Power Sector Over Next Ten Years – President Jonathan
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- Wednesday, 08 May 2013
- By Reuben Abati
State House Press Release - President Goodluck Jonathan said Wednesday in Cape Town that following the total privatization of power generation and distribution in Nigeria, his Administration expects an annual private sector investment of about $10 Billion in the country’s power sector over the next ten years. Speaking at the World
Horror Strikes Eket as Prominent Politician Shot Dead By Gun Men
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- Wednesday, 08 May 2013
- By Mecky Ikpe
Akwa Ibom State: A high value politician in Eket Local Government Area, Chief Eshiet Usung-Inwang was on Tuesday gunned down by two unknown gun men in his house, in Ikot Uso Ekong, Eket of Akwa Ibom State. A family source, who spoke in a quivering tone, and on condition of anonymity, said the gun men who were seen
Prison Break: Boko Haram Kills 55, Frees 105 In Borno - Channels tv
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- Tuesday, 07 May 2013
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Suspected members of the radical Islamist sect Boko Haram raided the northeastern town of Bama on Tuesday, leaving 55 people dead, the military said. Boko Haram gunmen killed 22 police officers, 14 prison officials, two soldiers and four civilians, while 13 of the group’s own members died the spokesman for the military Joint Task
President Jonathan Urges African Leaders to Make Economic Emancipation Their Highest Priority
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- Tuesday, 07 May 2013
- By Reuben Abati
State House Press Release - President Goodluck Jonathan said Tuesday in Cape Town that having successfully liberated the continent from colonialism, racism and apartheid, African leaders must now give the fullest possible attention to the economic emancipation of their countries. Addressing the South African Parliament during his
CD calls on Gov. Okorocha to investigate Ikedi Ohakim
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- Tuesday, 07 May 2013
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The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has called on Gov. Rochas Okorocha to caution trouble makers in Orlu Community led by one Dr. Samfo Nwankwo over instigating the people against Gov. Rochas Okorocha and His Royal Highness, Eze E.C. Okeke, traditional ruler of Amaifeke in Orlu LGA, Imo State. CD, however, call on Gov
Governor Obi at 7: CD gives ANIDS programmed administration 50%
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- Monday, 06 May 2013
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The Campaign for Democracy (CD) South-East Region has rated Gov. Peter Obi’s administration within the past seven years in Anambra to be above average, although with a lot of room for improvement. ``Gov. Obi’s led administration, which is been runned on the platform of Anambra Integreted Development Strategy (ANIDS), is only
SSS Parades Suspect in Phantom Plot to Assassinate Senator Aloysius Etok
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- Monday, 06 May 2013
- By Anietie Ekong
Press Release - The Department of State Services in Abuja on Monday paraded a 29 year old man, Mr Adelola Tamunotoye Olaore over a phantom plot to assassinate the Senator representing Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Aloysius Etok. The suspect confessed that he hatched the phantom plot to extort money
Imoke Charges Newly Elected NBA Officials on integrity
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- Monday, 06 May 2013
- By Nakanda Iyadim
Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has charged the newly elected executive committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to live above board as they assume office. Imoke, who communicated the charge to the new body through his Legal Adviser, Mr. Mark Obi, as contained in a felicitation message, urged them to hold the branch
Tension in Federal Polytechnic Oko over appointment of Governing Council
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- Monday, 06 May 2013
- By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu
(Nnewi, Southeast Nigeria) - National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) yesterday apologized to the re-appointed Governing Council Chairman of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, Dr Anene Uzuakpunwa for the embarrassment it caused his person and the Institution by a purported press statement published in some National
JTF arrests Shuwa’s suspected killers, rescues kidnap victims
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- Monday, 06 May 2013
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The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Borno State Monday arrested three suspected Boko Haram terrorists who allegedly killed Maj-Gen. Mohammed Shuwa (rtd) at his Gwange residence. The task force also rescued Alhaji Ummara Sanda Sheriff (85) and his wife, Maryam, from Boko Haram abductors at Zabarmari Ward of Jere Local Council yesterday by
Visafone rolls out Call Centre facility to Public Complaints Commission
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- Monday, 06 May 2013
- By elombah.com
Visafone Nigeria Ltd today donated some laptops and call centre facilities to Public Complaints Commission (PCC), FCT office as part of its corporate social responsibility. According to Dr Yisa Usman, head of technical operations of Visafone who made the donation on behalf of the company, the need to support the lofty programmes of PCC
Governors responsible for unemployment, insecurity in Southeast, says CD
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- Monday, 06 May 2013
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…Imo, Ebonyi with highest rate
The Campaign for Democracy (CD) Southeast Region has disclosed that the zone has the highest percentage of unemployment in the country, with Imo and Ebonyi states topping the list with 71 and 77 percent of
PDP, APGA, ACN, LP, others draft Ngige into Anambra guber race
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- Sunday, 05 May 2013
- By Ada Bosa
For Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige, Senator representing Anambra Central, the sun yesterday literally rose at 5.00pm and stood still in Awka, Anambra State political capital as a rainbow coalition of ex-officios (Past political office holders in the State and their followers) from every active political platform, passed a motion in parliamentary
President Jonathan Actively Dealing With Issues Raised By Baga Incident
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- Sunday, 05 May 2013
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State House Press Release - The Congress for Progressive Change, in a statement today, by its National Publicity Secretary, Rotimi Fashakin has grumbled that President Goodluck Jonathan ought to have visited Baga in Borno state, following the incident of April 16. It is in the character of the CPC and its spokesperson to play to the
President Jonathan and the Baga gaffe
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- Sunday, 05 May 2013
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PRESS RELEASE - On 16th April, 2013, there was armed confrontation between insurgents and the Military in Baga, a small fishing community in Nigeria’s border with Chad, which resulted in horrific destruction of lives and property. The humongous carnage, quite understandably, attracted the outrage of Nigerians from across the
CD urges EFCC to investigate N4.13 billion Akanu Ibiam Int’l renovation project
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- Sunday, 05 May 2013
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The Campaign for Democracy (CD), South-East Region has urged the Economic and Finance Crime Commission (EFCC) to investigate the abandoned N4.13 billion renovation project at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. It would be recalled that in 2009, the Federal Government through its Ministry of Aviation awarded a 12-months
President Jonathan Leads Economic and Investment Mission to South Africa, Namibia
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- Sunday, 05 May 2013
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State House Press Release - In continuation of his efforts to promote rapid national economic growth and development, President Goodluck Jonathan will lead key members of Nigeria’s Economic Management Team to this week’s World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town where regional and global leaders will assemble to
