Eze Sampson

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May
11
2026
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By Eze Sampson
APC Screens Hamzat, Pantami, Tuggar As Governorship Aspirants Push For Fair Primaries

APC Screens Hamzat, Pantami, Tuggar As Governorship Aspirants Push For Fair Primaries

Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday screened some of its governorship aspirants, including the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; immediate past Minister of Foreign Affairs and a governorship aspirant in Bauchi state, Yusuf Tuggar; and a former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, and Gombe State governorship aspirant, Prof. Isa Pantami. Speaking after his screening, Pantami declared that a free, fair, and transparent primary was crucial for the party’s survival ahead of the 2027 elections. He stressed that he wasn’t aware of any consensus arrangement in the Gombe State chapter of the party. Pantami noted: “I’m…
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May
11
2026
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BREAKING: Benjamin Kalu Drops  Governorship Ambition, Set for Reps Race

BREAKING: Benjamin Kalu Drops  Governorship Ambition, Set for Reps Race

Breaking, Politics
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reportedly stepped away from the race for the 2027 Abia State governorship election and returned his focus to the House of Representatives contest for Bende Federal Constituency. Rt. Hon. Kalu, who had repeatedly expressed confidence in challenging and defeating incumbent Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, in the 2027 gubernatorial election, appeared before the APC Screening Committee for the House of Representatives primaries earlier yesterday.The unexpected political move has sparked widespread reactions across Abia State political circles, with many observers interpreting the decision as a major shift in the Deputy…
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May
10
2026
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At One Time, Kenneth Said Peter Obi Was The Best — Peter Ameh Fires Back At Kenneth Okonkwo

At One Time, Kenneth Said Peter Obi Was The Best — Peter Ameh Fires Back At Kenneth Okonkwo

Politics
Former Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, has dismissed claims by former Labour Party spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, that Peter Obi is reluctant to participate in party primaries. Ameh made the remarks during an interview on Symfoni TV aired on Saturday, May 9, 2026, while responding to comments credited to Okonkwo regarding Obi’s exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). During the interview, the presenter referenced Okonkwo’s statement that Obi had been “economical” with the reasons behind his departure from the coalition and alleged that the former Anambra State governor had “a morbid fear of contesting primaries.” Reacting…
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May
09
2026
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Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Pipeline Vandalism

Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Pipeline Vandalism

Metro
The Abia State Police Command has arrested two young men in connection with alleged armed robbery, cultism, and the vandalisation of government property. The suspects were identified as Michael Kalu, 21, from Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State but resident in Amuma, Ohafia, Abia State, and Obinna Chimezie, 23, of Aba, Abia State. In a press release issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, the command said the arrests were made following credible intelligence. According to the statement, operatives of the Violent Crime…
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May
09
2026
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Abia 2027: Kelechi Anosike, PhD For Governor, Declares For Governor

Abia 2027: Kelechi Anosike, PhD For Governor, Declares For Governor

Politics
Politics in Abia State appears to be entering another defining season, and with every political cycle comes the emergence of new conversations, new alignments, and occasionally, new faces who seek to redefine the narrative. One name increasingly entering that conversation is Dr. Kelechi Anosike, PhD, whose political aspiration in the People’s Democratic Party is beginning to attract attention as part of what some observers may describe as a new political mindset in Abia. For decades, politics in many parts of Nigeria, including Abia State, has often revolved around familiar patterns, established political structures, long-standing godfatherism, ethnic balancing, loyalty networks, and…
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