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Sponsoring fake news against Tinubu won’t help Atiku, Obi, says APC Campaign Council
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council says continuous sponsorship of fake news against Asiwaju Bola Tinubu won’t help the aspirations of the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. The Director of Media and Publicity of the APC PCC, Bayo Onanuga said this in a statement on Sunday. Onanuga said…
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Parallax angles, By Odi Ikpeazu
One interesting thing about perspective is that it affords the license or even audacity, to see the exact same thing absolutely differently. This is well illustrated in the ancient Indian parable of the blind men, who were asked to describe what an elephant was like, which they all proceeded to do according to the part of its anatomy they each…
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Tinubu to tap Diaspora manpower for national development
All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to tap into available expertise and manpower among Nigerians in the Diaspora to develop the country. Asiwaju Tinubu was speaking at the 3rd National Convention of the APC, USA Chapter held at the weekend in Newark, New Jersey. Asiwaju Tinubu, who was represented at the event by Mr.…
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Pereira beats Adesanya to win UFC middleweight title
Israel Adesanya suffered a devastating first defeat at middleweight to lose his belt to old kickboxing rival Alex Pereira in a classic UFC 281 showdown. The Brazilian, in only his fifth fight in the organisation, looked on course to lose a decision before he plucked victory from the jaws of defeat and delivered a late TKO. Madison Square Garden erupted…
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INEC denies investigating Tinubu over US court case
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied investigating the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over his forfeiture case in the US. INEC in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee Festus Okoye on Saturday, said the claims were fake. The electoral body said the statement released with…
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Celebrating Onyema Ugochukwu, an accomplished journalist at 78, By Segun Ayobolu
Last week, this column dilated on the constitutional responsibility of the media and the personal, professional and institutional integrity required of media practitioners to fulfill their societal obligations. Luckily, there are role models in the profession, albeit of an older generation, whose examples of unstinted professionalism and unblemished moral integrity can shine the light for contemporary practitioners to find their…
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Soludo and Obi: The crux Of the matter, By Ugo Egbujo
Soludo and Obi are the leading lights of Igbo politics. Being from the same state and belonging to different parties means they will be political rivals. Soludo doesn’t owe Obi any debt of loyalty. The sense of entitlement of Obi supporters is baffling. Their paths crossed in 2010. Yar’Adua had wanted to prepare Soludo to be president. He started by…
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This ‘Nigeria Air’ garbage must be discarded, By Yemi Adebowale
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has become an embarrassment to forward-looking Nigerians over his Nigeria Air project. This guy has been flushing public funds down the drain on the proposed airline. I can’t forget how he wasted huge public funds during the Farnborough air show in London in June 2018, just to announce the birth of the airline that…
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PHOTO NEWS: Kwankwaso in Cross Rivers, open presidential campaign offices
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, Presidential candidate, Sen Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was in Cross Rivers State recently to open various NNPP campaign offices across wards, LGAs in the state including offices of candidates for various offices. While in the state, Kwankwaso also paid visit to the Obol Lopon of Ugep, paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Kwankwassiyya community at Igoli and…
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Let’s commit to something bigger than us, By Osita Chidoka
After my brother-in-law’s tragic death, I went to see a consultant cardiologist to review my past results and check how I am faring. The result of that visit will be the subject of another discussion. Suffice it to say that a further lifestyle change was recommended and I am fully complying with the recommended diet change. A story for another…
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