Tag Archives: Peter Obi

Nigeria: Ngige and Obi: the debate begins

by Valentine Obienyem I think it was Shakespeare who in Macbeth said “There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face.”  I am not a telepathy expert neither do I aspire to be one. Human nature is so … read more »

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Nigeria: PDP, APGA, ACN, LP, others draft Ngige into Anambra guber race

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 … read more »

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Chinua Achebe’s Burial Scheduled for May 23

The family of Professor Chinua Achebe and the South-East Governors Forum on Sunday fixed May 23 for burial of the literary icon. Chairman of the forum and Anambra State Governor; Peter Obi announced this after a meeting of the governors … read more »

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Nigeria: Shameless Sale of Igbo Presidency: Senator Chukwumerije Begs Elders to Save Ohaneze

by Obinna Akukwe The shameless sale of Igbo presidency and Igbo interests by Ohaneze to the highest bidder has attracted the frank opprobrium of Senator Uche Chukwuerije. In a submission he sent to the Igbo Elders,South East Governors, and members … read more »

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Nigeria: Have They Shamelessly Sold Igbo Presidency For N5 Billion Naira?

It is obvious to informed political strategists that the Igbos have schemed themselves out of possible presidency for 2015 for a probable paltry sum of N5billion naira (subsidy thieves stole N1.7 billion naira). Since the Ohaneze crisis started in February … read more »

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Nigeria: Umeh-Obi-Apga Saga – Why the Center Cannot Hold

By Prince Oliver Okpala, opinion The concourse of events and actions in the only Igbo dominated political party in the Nigerian political firmament is, to put it mildly unfortunate. It is a discredit to the late leader of All Progressive … read more »

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Nigeria: Intrigues, Politics and Politricks of Zoning in Anambra

By Dr. Socrates Ebo In Anambra, politics is a sublime art. It is a jigsaw puzzle set on a nebulous terrain. It is dance whose steps are often taught by the spirits. It a game, not for the dull witted … read more »

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NIGERIA: SOUTH EAST GOVERNORS AND THE AUCTIONING OF THE IGBO PRESIDENCY PROJECT

It is obvious that all is not well  within the fold of the South East Governors Forum over the issue of Igbo presidency project  2015. In Anambra State,Governor Peter Obi is at loggerheads with  Governor Rochas Okorocha over who controls  … read more »

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Nigeria: Open Letter to Gov. Peter Obi

by Obumselu Uzodimma Benjamin Your excellency, I am very happy for the good work you are doing in Anambra State. I appreciate your efforts to invest in what we know that works. May the good Lord guide, protect and give … read more »

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Okonjo-Iweala seeks World Bank’s support for data base on Nigeria’s poor

Washington DC – Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Coordinating Minister for the Economy, has solicited the World Bank’s support to create a good data base to help improve the social safety nets in Nigeria. She spoke on Sunday at the on-going … read more »

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Ngige Begs Andy Uba For Help: The Truth

By Chibuzor O. Obiakor Who is begging who as things stand today with the Anambra State’s delegation to the National Assembly? The Nigerian Senate, like that of the United States, is a place that operates with Rules, Orders and Traditions … read more »

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Ojukwu expresses gratitude to Nigerians

Ailing Igbo leader, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support and solidarity. Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State, who recently returned from a trip to England on a visit made this known in Awka, the … read more »

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Nigeria: Former Information wins senatorial ticket

FORMER Information and Communications Minister, Professor Dora Akunyili has emerged winner in the Anambra Senatorial central constituency primary election on the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). Akuniyi scored the highest number of votes cast. After the victory, … read more »

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Nigeria: Dora Akunyili Quits Jonathan Cabinet To Join Politics

Nigeria’s minister of information, Dora Akunyili, formally left the cabinet of Goodluck Jonathan today to join politics.  Her valedictory statement read at the Federal Executive Council meeting today finally put to rest speculations about her political future. VALEDICTORY ADDRESS TO … read more »

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