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Doyin Okupe resigns from Labour Party over ideological differences
Former Director General of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organization, Dr Doyin Okupe, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party. In a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Okupe said he decided to leave the party because of the ideological conflict between his liberal views and the party’s left-leaning stance. Okupe, who was a former member…
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BREAKING: Governor Bello appoints new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland
The Kogi State Government has announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, the Ohi of Okengwe-Ehi, as the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. Governor Yahaya Bello made the announcement of the new Ohinoyi in a broadcast on Monday. This follows the death of the former Ohinoyi, Alhaji Dr. AbdulRahman Ado Ibrahim, on October 29, 2023. The new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Alia’s election as Benue governor
The Supreme Court on Monday, affirmed the election of Hyacinth Alia as governor of Benue state. The apex court dismissed the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the Benue governorship election, Titus Uba. The court upheld the decisions of the governorship election petition tribunal and the court of appeal in Abuja declaring Alia winner of…
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The scandals in Abuja, By Lasisi Olagunju
Some cabinet members went to Western Region premier, Samuel Ladoke Akintola, to complain about the corruption of one of their colleagues. They said the man was stealing their party’s funds and eating government money with reckless abandon. They said the gentleman’s impunity knew neither the fear of the law, nor of the party and the people. “He is even building…
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Anambra boat mishap: NIWA confirms eight dead, rescues 38
The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, on Sunday confirmed eight persons dead and 38 others rescued in a boat mishap that occurred in Anambra State. The NIWA General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Alhaji Jibril Darda’u, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lokoja and made available to newsmen on Sunday. Darda’u said that the “sad and unfortunate” incident happened at…
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RCCG bans invitation of non-members to preach in parishes
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has banned the invitation of non-members of the church to preach on any of the church’s altars or platforms. This was contained in a memo titled ‘Invitation of Guest Ministers in RCCG’, signed by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer (Admin), Oladele Balogun, and addressed to continental overseers, deputy continental overseers, assistant…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: Why Ministers must listen to Permanent Secretaries, By Okoi Obono-Obla
I thought when the present crop of ministers were appointed, that was a retreat held to prepare them for the onerous responsibilities that they were saddled wit I expect that ministers and other top government functionaries should be exposed to knowledge concerning the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;1999, the Code of Conduct Provisions of the Constitution,the Federal Government…
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GOC aassures of army’s protection for continuous oil protection
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army/ Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam has reassured that an enabling environment will be provided continually for seamless oil production in the Niger Delta region (NDR). He gave the assurance during the 6 Division Combined West African Social Activities (WASA) held at…
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PDP calls for Betta Edu’s sack, prosecution over alleged N44bn fraud
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asked President Bola Tinubu to fire and prosecute the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, for allegedly stealing N44 billion from a social welfare agency. The party made the call in a statement by it National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. The PDP said the Edu showed no remorse and tried to justify the illegal…
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Sen Buhari felicitates Zacch Adedeji on 46th birthday
The lawmaker representing Oyo North in the National Assembly and Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation and Aerospace, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari has congratulated the Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Services(FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, on the occasion of his 46th birthday. Zacch Adedeji co-chairs carbon market activation plan as Tinubu unveils initiative to deploy 100 electric busesIn a statement made available…
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