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APC-USA stages solidarity rally for Tinubu
All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in United States, has scheduled a pro-democracy march in Washington D.C. in support of the 25 February presidential election in Nigeria, won by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The solidarity march at the Lafayette Park – Southwest Quadrant, opposite the White House, will take place on Monday 3 April, as a counter move to anti-democratic elements of…
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Davido gushes over Chioma, describes her as strongest woman, releases ‘Timeless’
Hip hop super star, David Adeleke known as Davido has hailed his wife, Chioma Adeleke for her constant support. Davido who announced he has formally married Chioma was effusive in his praise of his heartrob just as announced the release of his much-anticipated album, a 17-tracker, Timeless. Though the wedding was not made public as many of his fans would…
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Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE appointed Chancellor of the University of Leicester
Award-winning space scientist, broadcaster and author, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, has joined the University of Leicester as its new Chancellor today (1 March). Maggie is best known for her work on The Sky at Night, which she has presented since 2014. Born in London to Nigerian parents, she attended 13 different schools before she turned 18 and had undiagnosed dyslexia.…
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Appreciation in defeat, By Ademola Adebisi
It is no longer news that Dr. Obawale Adebisi lost the contest for a seat in the House of representatives. Despite the fact that he got a loss, I should like to thank all those that stood by him during the contest. As Frank A. Clark rightly said, “if a fellow is not thankful for what he has got” or…
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Biden calls for stricter banking regulations in the wake of SVB, Signature Bank failures
President Joe Biden on Thursday urged federal regulators to take up a set of reforms to safeguard the banking system, following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. The White House said in a fact sheet Thursday that Biden’s proposals fit into his recent effort “to strengthen oversight and regulation of larger banks so that we are not…
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Rovingheights Bookstore to take centre stage at London Book Fair Awards
Popular bookstore chain in Nigeria, Rovingheights has received a special commendation from The London Book Fair (LBF) International Excellence Awards (IEAs). IEAs recognizes publishing achievement of organisations and individuals around the world “demonstrating passion, creativity, and ingenuity.” The Nigerian bookstore was also shortlisted for the Book Seller of the Year category in the LBF IEAs 2023. Rovingheights is the only…
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Benue PDP suspends ward executives for removing Ayu
The State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has suspended its officials in Igyorov council ward for suspending the party’s former national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. The suspension was contained in a statement signed by PDP acting chairman, Isaac Mffo and 12 others in Makurdi. According to the SWC, the ward exco was suspended for…
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Oil in Nasarawa: Buhari does it again
First it was at Kolmani, in Bauchi/Gombe States, and now President Muhammadu Buhari has struck again. In a region some people have said was fated never to produce even a cup of oil, the second exploration exercise was flagged off this week. The spud-in ceremony of the Ebenyi-A, Middle Benue Trough, was conducted virtually on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, pedestaling…
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Interim contraption, By Bolaji Adebiyi
Last Tuesday, the Department of State Services issued an alert that some citizens with entrenched interests were plotting to foist an interim government on the country. “The plot being pursued by these entrenched interests is not only an aberration but [also] a mischievous way to set aside the constitution and undermine civil rule as well as plunge the country into crisis,” Peter Afunaya, the secret…
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Coalition of civil society organisations honour IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, was on Thursday at the IGP Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, honoured by Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance with the award of Grand Defender of Democracy in recognition of his giant strides since assuming the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force. The coalition which comprises leaders of 37 pro-democracy…
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