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Nigerians ‘ll reap democratic dividends when all tiers of govt work together – Akpabio
… promises constituents quality representation President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has harped on the need for governments at all levels to collaborate with a view to delivering dividends of democracy to Nigerians. He assured the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District of his commitment to their welfare in appreciation of their total support for him, President Bola…
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Eid el Fitr: Idris calls on Nigerians to recover lost values
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to recover lost values and maintain prayers for peace and the well-being of our leaders and country. He made the call after the Eid el Fitr prayer, held at Kaduna Capital School in Kaduna on Wednesday to mark the end of Ramadan. The Minister called on Nigerians to…
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Shettima, Zulum, others attend Eid prayers in Maiduguri
… Zulum urges citizens to pray for peace in Borno, Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, and the APC National Vice Chairman (North), Ali Bukar Dalori, were among dignitaries that attended the two raka’at Eid prayers in Maiduguri. Imam Idaini of Borno, Shettima Mamman Saleh, led the Eid prayer at the Borno Central Eid ground,…
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Strange new disease in Nigeria kills four, over 130 hospitalised
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the outbreak of an illness with an unclear cause in Sokoto state. According to the agency’s Director General, Dr Jide Idris, to date, 164 suspected cases have been identified in six (6) wards of the Isa local government area, including Bargaja (22), Isa North (17), Isa South (98), Tozai…
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Otun Balogun is not a doctor, can’t ascertain Olakulehin’s health, says Ladoja
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, has criticized the Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola for his stance regarding the health condition of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Ajibola had on Tuesday declared that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, his immediate superior in the Olubadan military line, is unfit to ascend the throne due to…
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After goalless draw in South Africa, Super Falcons qualify for Olympics
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the women’s football event of the 2024 Olympics in Paris after playing a goalless draw with South Africa at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Tuesday night. The Falcons taking a 1-0 lead from the first leg encounter in Abuja recently maintained and avoided a defeat in the second leg securing…
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New Acting Registrar, Bursar appointed for Ibadan Poly
The Oyo State Government has appointed Mr Adewunmi Joseph Ogunjimi as Acting Registrar of The Polytechnic, Ibadan and Mr David Olukola Taiwo as Acting Bursar. The appointment letters of the duo conveyed the approval of the Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology on behalf of the State Government, dated 8th April was signed by the Acting Rector of…
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Ondo APC clears Aiyedatiwa, 15 other gov’ship aspirants
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and 15 other Ondo State gubernatorial aspirants have been cleared by the All Progressives Congress’ vetting committee, and they are scheduled to appear before the party’s screening committee in a few days. They are Lucky Ayiedatiwa, Olusoji Ehinlanwo, Jimi Odimayo, Jimoh Ibrahim, Isaacs Kekemeke, Wale Akinterinwa, Olugbenga Edema, Olusola Oke, Olamide Ohunyeye, Morayo Lebi, and Oladiran Iyantan.…
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The Adebayo Adelabu Peculiar Mess, by Femi Idowu
Nigerians need to turn the searchlight a lot more on top government officials particularly. It’s getting increasingly obvious that the so called vetting process by the Senate for ministers is a sham, absolute deception. Many people are wondering how some top officials were cleared by Senate. I have had to cover my face, in shame, utter disappointment and embarrassment at…
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Pro-Wike PDP Reps members reject call for Damagum’s resignation
The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as supporters of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike have resisted calls for the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum to step down. The pro-Wike federal lawmakers are led by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, a native of Nyesom Wike’s home state…
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