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BREAKING: Osimhen, Oshoala win Africa’s best player awards
Nigeria won both categories as Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala were named best players in Africa in the men and women categories. Osimhen defeated Egypt’s Mohammed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to become the first Nigerian to win the crown in 24 years while Oshoala claimed the award for a record sixth time. More details later…
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Clark urges Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis
Leader of the Pan -Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark are urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the political crisis in Rivers State which has Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike at loggerheads. This comes after 27 out of the 32 members of Rivers State House of Assembly…
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I won’t lose battle to keep Nigeria safe – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he will continue to work assiduously and provide the military with the necessary support to keep the troublers of the nation at bay. Speaking at the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2023 in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday, the President said he has no intention of relenting or resting on his laurels in securing Nigeria,…
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PDP asks INEC to conduct fresh election in Rivers after 27 assembly members join APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct fresh elections in Rivers State after 27 members of the House of Assembly elected on the platform of the party defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was contained in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba on Monday.…
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Makinde mourns ‘great ambassador of Oyo’ Lanrewaju Adepoju
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has mourned the death of a popular Yoruba poet, Lanrewaju Adepoju, describing him as a great ambassador of the state in the entertainment industry. Makinde, in a statement in Ibadan on Monday by his Special Assistant on Print Media, Moses Alao, said that the octogenarian flew the state’s flag for decades as an ewi…
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Our decisions on privatisation must resonate in Nigerians’ lives, Shettima tells NCP members
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has charged members of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) to ensure their economic decisions and reforms are reflected in the lives of Nigerians from all parts of the country. Specifically, he urged them to defy the way things were being done in the past in order to pave way for economic growth that…
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Ansar-ud-Deen @100: Omipidan gets merit award
as friends, colleagues donate 4.6m in his honour to society Former Chief Press Secretary to immediate past Osun Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola , Ismail Omipidan, was at the weekend honoured by the Ansar-ud-Deen Society (ADS), Abuja branch, with a merit award. He received the honour during an award ceremony held in Abuja as part…
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VIDEO: Tinubu arrives Maiduguri for Chief of Army Staff annual conference
President Bola Tinubu has arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital for the Chief of Army Staff annual conference. He was received by the host governor Prof Babagana Zulum, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa), Governor Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Defence minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Senate President (represented by Senator Ali Ndume), Speaker of the House of Representatives (represented by Hon Jimi…
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Unbundling power: A catalyst for state competitiveness in Nigeria, By Kabiru Adisa
In a significant move towards decentralization, the Ministry of Power in Nigeria is set to unbundle regional distribution companies, placing the responsibility of electricity provision firmly in the hands of individual states. This paradigm shift not only marks a departure from the traditional centralized approach but also heralds a new era of accountability and healthy competition among the federating units.…
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COP 28: Gombe leverages Global Climate Conference to showcase environmental initiatives, attract funding
Gombe State has seized the opportunity presented by the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to spotlight its pioneering efforts in addressing local climate challenges while seeking partnerships from the international community. During the International conference, the Gombe delegation met with global stakeholders on the sidelines of the event. The presentation made by Gombe at…
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