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Ezekwesili: Backing Pantami shows where Buhari stands on terrorism

John Ogunsemore Apr 23, 2021 0

Former Education Minister, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili says the presidential statement backing embattled Minister, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami shows President Muhammadu Buhari's stance on terrorism. Recall that Buhari's spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu…

Politics

Ezekwesili petitions IGP against Omojuwa

John Ogunsemore Apr 16, 2021 0

Former Education Minister, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has taken her feud with estranged ally, Japheth Omojuwa a notch higher by petitioning the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba. In the petition dated April 14, 2021, the…

Politics

I’ll Defend Myself Against ‘Ungodly Allegations’ – Omojuwa Replies…

John Ogunsemore Apr 14, 2021 0

Social media influencer, Japheth Omojuwa says it is untrue that he used the name of former Education Minister, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili as a Director in his company, Alpha Reach Limited, without her authorisation. He further described the…

Features

Ezekwesili demands apology from Omojuwa over “listing” as director of Alpha Reach

John Ogunsemore Apr 9, 2021 0

Former Education Minister, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has demanded a public apology from popular social media influencer, Japheth Omojuwa over alleged unauthorised use of her name as a Director in his company, Alpha Reach Limited. This was…

Politics

Kankara boys: Why Buhari doesn’t deserve to be congratulated – Ezekwesili

John Ogunsemore Dec 19, 2020 0

Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili says President Muhammadu Buhari does not deserve to be congratulated over the release of the 344 Kankara schoolboys. Recall that the President met the released students at the Government House in…

Government

Ezekwesili Advocates Politics of Good Governance, Transparency, Strong Institutions

Bolaji Buhari Oct 14, 2020 0

A former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has called on political leaders in Nigeria to practice politics that promote good governance through transparency, sound policies and strong institutions. Ezekwesili,…

News

2023: Na’Abba, Ezekwesili, Agbakoba, 27 Others Launch New Political Movement

John Ogunsemore Jul 1, 2020 0

Former Speaker, House of Reps, Ghali Umar Na'Abba; former Education Minister, Obiageli Ezekwesili; senior lawyers, Femi Falana and Olisa Agbakoba; and 26 other activists and professionals are championing a new political movement ahead of…

Politics

You lied against Jonathan, now you’re reaping what you sowed – Reno Omokri mocks…

John Ogunsemore Jun 26, 2020 0

A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has mocked suspended National Chairman of APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and a National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over the crisis in the party. Recall that an Emergency National…

Agriculture

COVID-19 Damages: Ezekwesili Replies Chinese Govt’s Bashing

John Ogunsemore May 10, 2020 0

Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has vowed not to back down in her claims that China owes Africa billions of dollars in compensation for its poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. She restated her claim in a rejoinder published…

Features

China slams Ezekwesili, others over demand for COVID-19 compensation

John Ogunsemore May 4, 2020 0

Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili and others demanding compensation from China over COVID-19 pandemic have elicited a scathing response from the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria. The response came in a Sunday statement signed by Press…

Gist

You need anger management lessons – Ezekwesili tells el-Rufai’s son

John Ogunsemore Apr 12, 2020 0

Former Education Minister, Obiageli Ezekwesili has urged Bello, one of the sons of Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai to get into an anger management programme. She tweeted the advice on Sunday following an online spat between Bello…

Metro

Dakolo: Ezekwesili slams police over “intimidating” invitation operation

John Ogunsemore Jul 21, 2019 0

The clarification by Nigeria police authorities about the "invitation" of Timi and Busola Dakolo has riled a former presidential candidate, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili. Timi Dakolo took to Instagram on Saturday to share a photo of invitation…

News

Police IG’s weight: Ezekwesili slams Buhari for “joking” about insecurity

John Ogunsemore May 6, 2019 0

Former presidential candidate, Obiageli Ezekwesili has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari for joking about the spate of insecurity in the country. Upon his return from a 10-day visit to London on Sunday, Buhari said, “I have just seen…

Politics

Soyinka Talks Up Mysterious New Candidate, Dismisses Buhari and Atiku as Options

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 31, 2019 0

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has stated that he would be voting for neither PDP's Atiku Abubakar nor APC's Muhammadu Buhari. The activist said this at an interactive session at Freedom Park in Lagos and said that neither PDP nor APC is…

Opinion

If only Oby Ezekwesili had taken Sowore’s weed by Fredrick Nwabufo

Fredrick Nwabufo Jan 25, 2019 0

What was Oby Ezekwesili’s agenda? What was her interest? And what was her endgame? A few weeks to the general election, Ezekwesili woke up marketing the illusion that she was “Esther”; the destined liberator of Nigerians. She claimed she…

Politics

REVEALED: How Ezekwesili Refused To Shake Atiku At Presidential Debate

John Ogunsemore Jan 25, 2019 0

It has emerged that presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili refused to exchange handshakes with her Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar during the January 19…

Politics

ACPN withdraws support for Ezekwesili, accuses her of double-dealing

Emmanuel Mogbede Jan 24, 2019 0

The Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) has accused its presidential candidate, Dr Oby Ezekwesili of double dealing. ACPN National Chairman, Alhaji Gani Galadima, who doubles as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Feb. 16 election…

Politics

Nigerians React As Ezekwesili Quits Presidential Race

John Ogunsemore Jan 24, 2019 0

Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the decision of the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, to quit the presidential race. Ezekwesili announced her decision in a…

Politics

JUST IN: Ezekwesili Withdraws From Presidential Race

John Ogunsemore Jan 24, 2019 0

The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili has announced her withdrawal from the 2019 presidential election days after participating in the presidential debate. Ezekwesili, who…

Politics

Ezekwesili reveals most horrible thing about Nigeria

Adediran Mufutau Jan 15, 2019 0

Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), says she would chart a new direction toward making Nigeria great if elected president in the Feb. 16 election. Ezekwesili spoke on…

Politics

Ezekwesili promises to lift 80m Nigerians out of poverty

Gami Tadanyigbe Jan 7, 2019 0

Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, the presidential candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) has promised to lift 80 million Nigerians out of poverty, if elected in the upcoming general election. Ezekwesili made the pledge at the…

Politics

Ezekwesili, Fani-Kayode Flay INEC For Appointing Buhari’s Niece As Collation Head

John Ogunsemore Jan 4, 2019 0

The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili and former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode have slammed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for appointing Amina…

News

2019: Ezekwesili pledges 50 % appointment for women, youths

Peter Okolie Dec 30, 2018 0

The Presidential Candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Mrs Oby Ezekwesili has promised a better deal for women and youths if elected in 2019. Ezekwesili made the promise in an interview with newsmen shortly after…

Politics

Ezekwesili lists conditions for violence-free 2019 elections

John Ogunsemore Dec 21, 2018 0

The presidential candidate, Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Oby Ezekwesili, has warned against thuggery, military intimidation and harassment of voters in the 2019 elections. Speaking on Friday at a forum on Violence Free…

Politics

Sowore Should Be Part Of Presidential Debate – Ezekwesili

John Ogunsemore Dec 13, 2018 0

The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Oby Ezekwesili, has asked that the candidate of the African Action Alliance (AAC), Omoyele Sowore be included in the 2019 presidential debate scheduled for January…

Politics

2019: Ezekwesili Promises Constant Electricity if Elected as President

Tony Abu Momoh Dec 2, 2018 2

Former Minister, human rights activist and candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has promised to provide constant electricity if elected as President of Nigeria. Nigeria Police Command Deploys 2000…

Media

Ezekwesili Loses Her Cool At BON General Assembly

Rotimi Ijikanmi Nov 28, 2018 2

The presidential candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria(ACPN), Oby Ezekwesili, on Tuesday in Port Harcourt complained of harassment by a participant at the opening of the 71st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisation of…

News

Declare National Mourning over Soldier’s Deaths Ezekwesili Tells Presidency

Tony Abu Momoh Nov 25, 2018 0

Former Nigerian Minister and Presidential Candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, has asked the Nigerian Government to declare national mourning over the deaths of more than 100 Nigerian soldiers at the…

Politics

How My Presidency Will Lift 80 Million Nigerians Out of Poverty- Ezekwesili

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 6, 2018 0

A former minister for Education, Oby Ezekwesili, who is now a Presidential Candidate for Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, has revealed how she plans to lift 80 million Nigerians out of poverty. The Bring Back our Girls advocate made…

Politics

2019: Sowore Attacks Ezekwesili Over “Secret Meeting” With IBB

John Ogunsemore Nov 5, 2018 0

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has attacked the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili, over a "secret meeting" she had with former Head…

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