Thursday, March 19

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Goodluck Jonathan Shakes Up the Political Scene: Declines APC’s 2023 Presidential Bid!
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Goodluck Jonathan Shakes Up the Political Scene: Declines APC’s 2023 Presidential Bid!

Certainly! Here's the revised content with synonyms and altered sentence structures while maintaining the HTML tags and format: Former President GEJ has distanced himself from circulating claims indicating he has officially left the PDP to participate in APC’s 2023 presidential race. It was earlier reported that after months of avoidance, former President Goodluck Jonathan finally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 presidential race. According to a statement by presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, Jonathan intends to reclaim his position in next year’s election after switching parties.  A Northern supporters’ group is alleged to have secured the nomination form on his behalf on Monday, reflecting the trend of candidates using proxies to acquire the form....
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SHOCKING SHIFT: Nnamani Withdraws from APC Presidential Contest!
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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SHOCKING SHIFT: Nnamani Withdraws from APC Presidential Contest!

Just 24 hours prior to the commencement of the All Progressive Congress, APC convention in Abuja, the former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, has exited the ruling APC presidential race. The former legislator announced his departure on Monday during a meeting with journalists in Abuja. NAIJATAB NEWS had earlier noted that President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the National Advisory Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “actively” support a consensus candidate ahead of the party’s presidential primary slated for Tuesday in Abuja. He stated, “Considering the present circumstances, it makes no sense for me to continue in the struggle as I have not been afforded the opportunity to present my profile and ideas to the delegates of our party in a manner that allows for thoughtful consi...
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“South-East Contenders Rally Behind Okorocha to Champion Igbo Leadership for APC Presidential Nomination”
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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“South-East Contenders Rally Behind Okorocha to Champion Igbo Leadership for APC Presidential Nomination”

Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Rochas Okorocha alongside other candidates from the South-East have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to choose an Igbo contender as the ruling party’s presidential candidate. The South-East presidential hopefuls articulated this request in a letter backed by Ikeobasi Mokelu, former ministers of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu; State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, and Mrs. Ken Uju-Ohanenye, directed to President Buhari. NAIJATAB NEWS previously disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the National Advisory Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “actively” promote a consensus candidate in preparation for the party’s presidential prim...
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SHOCKING TURN OF EVENTS: Three APC Presidential Hopefuls Withdraw in Support of Osinbajo, Says Campaign Chief
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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SHOCKING TURN OF EVENTS: Three APC Presidential Hopefuls Withdraw in Support of Osinbajo, Says Campaign Chief

The Director-General of the Yemi Osinbajo Campaign Organization, Senator Kabiru Gaya, revealed that three Presidential contenders from the All Progressive Congress, APC, have stepped down in support of the Vice-President just hours prior to the commencement of voting at the APC National Convention in Eagles Square, Abuja. However, Gaya did not unveil the three contenders, simply stating that former Senate President Ken Nnamani, who withdrew on Monday, did so as a gesture of respect for Osinbajo. While speaking to Channels Television, the senator further claimed that the lineup of APC Presidential nominees has been shrunk to merely two – Osinbajo and former Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos State. NAIJATAB NEWS had earlier reported that APC governors from the northern region submitted five n...
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Tragic Incident: Jigawa Delegate Collapses and Passes Away at APC Presidential Primary in Abuja
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Tragic Incident: Jigawa Delegate Collapses and Passes Away at APC Presidential Primary in Abuja

A representative from Jigawa State, Alhaji Isah Baba Buji, has collapsed and died while taking part in the presidential primary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abuja. The deceased Assistant APC chairman in charge of Jigawa central zone is thought to have succumbed to cardiac failure on Tuesday morning at the Jigawa State Liaison Office in Abuja. As reported by The Nation, Buji fainted while getting ready to head to Eagle Square, the venue of the primary along with other representatives from the State. The Public Relations officer of Jigawa APC, Malam Bashir Kundu, who confirmed the occurrence stated, “Yes, he passed away this morning. He collapsed at the Jigawa State Liaison Office in Abuja and was quickly transported to the hospital but sadly died before arrival. Upon our arri...
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APC Governors Trim Presidential Aspirants to Three at Abuja National Convention!
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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APC Governors Trim Presidential Aspirants to Three at Abuja National Convention!

Governors chosen under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have further streamlined the list of prospective presidential contenders to three at the ongoing National Convention in Abuja. NAIJATAB NEWS had earlier revealed that APC governors presented a five-member roster of contenders from the southern region to President Muhammadu Buhari for assessment. The candidates initially proposed were Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Rotimi Amaechi; Governor Kayode Fayemi and Governor Dave Umahi. As reported by The Nation, the governors have now seemingly narrowed the list to three candidates, with Tinubu, Osinbajo, and Amaechi remaining in the suggested lineup. The recommendation to President Buhari is not a compulsory decision but rather an advisory for Bu...
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