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We’ll work with legislature to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy – Shettima
Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima says his Principal, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is committed to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy through excellent and effective Executive-Legislature relationship. Senator Shettima made the pledge when members of the Borno State House of Assembly (BSHA), paid him a congratulatory visit at his Asokoro office in Abuja. Senator Shettima who thanked the legislators for the visit, assured of…
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Umo Eno advocates for unity, continuous peace in A’Ibom
…as 7 guber candidates vow to work with governor-elect Akwa Ibom State Governor-elect, Pastor Umo Eno has advocated for greater bonding amongst the citizens and continuous peace across the state, especially as it sets to transit to a new administration. Speaking at a meeting with 2023 gubernatorial candidates of seven different political parties and some state party chairmen, he noted…
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My daughter married Yoruba, didn’t call them political rascals, says Iwuanyanwu
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has denied media reports that he referred to Yoruba people as political rascals during his speech at the celebration of the first year anniversary in office of Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo. Iwuanyanwu in a statement he released described the reports as fake news. He said: “I want to make it abundantly clear that at no time…
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Boris Johnson tasks Nigerian government to maximise citizens’ potential for economic growth
A former British prime minister, Boris Johnson has urged Nigerian Government to maximise the potentials of its citizens to bring about more economic growth. Johnson stated this at the 16th edition of the Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe Foundation Lecture Series in collaboration with Nigerian Institute of International Affairs held on Monday at Ikeja, Lagos. The lecture series, has the theme: “Rehumanising Human…
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Afe Babalola’s £10m donation to King’s College UK to help African students
Founder of Ade Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola has donated £10million to Kings College UK to establish the Afe Babalola African Centre for Transnational Education. The new Centre will enable young Africans to access education and opportunities which they would otherwise not be able to have. The vision for the Centre is based on the power of education to empower…
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Nigeria no longer colony of United Kingdom, By Femi Fani-Kayode
These are my personal views and I am constrained to express them given the fact that one Ben Llwelyn-Jones, a misguided, mischievous and clearly unlettered Englander who does not know his place, threw away all caution and mentioned my name in his inglorious commentary. I would advise this Ben, who I am told is the Deputy High Commissioner of the…
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Tinubu calls for prayers, thanksgiving to mark 71st birthday
To mark his 71st birthday, President-elect, Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that special prayers and thanksgiving service be held on Wednesday March 29, 2023, instead of the yearly birthday colloquium. The special prayers will be held in Lagos and in other parts of the country. A statement from his office on Monday indicated that for the main event in…
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NCC renews commitment to industry collaboration, inclusiveness
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it would continue to consult stakeholders on issues affecting telecommunication services deployments and developments, in line with its culture of inclusiveness, collaboration and partnership as predicated in its strategic focus. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission (EVC), Professor Garba Danbatta, represented by Reuben Muoka, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, gave the assurance…
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My suspension from PDP exercise in futility, say Ayu
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, has described his suspension from the party by his ward executives as an exercise in futility. The party had announced Ayu’s suspension last week for anti-party activities. But in a statement by his media aide, Simon Imobo-Tswam, on Monday, Ayu said the ward lacks the powers to suspend him. The…
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Air Peace to start nonstop Israel flights in April
Israel’s transport minister on Sunday approved an aviation deal with Nigeria that will allow non-stop flights between the countries to begin next month for the first time, the ministry said. The agreement, which still needs cabinet approval in Israel, will let carriers from the two countries to operate flights between Tel Aviv and cities in Nigeria, like Lagos and Abuja.…
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