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Bad governance can destroy economically viable nation- Obasanjo
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said bad governance can destroy an economically viable nation. Obasanjo stated that Nigeria’s historical experiences at constitution making and political reform were indications that the country needs structural adjustments to consolidate her democracy. He made these assertions at the public presentation of the Book: “In Brotherhood We Stand: A…
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LASG seizes 350 motorcycles, alleges security threat
By Innocent Raphael The Lagos State ministry of Environment and Water Resources as part of its continued efforts to ensure a clear out of unwanted entities in the state, has confiscated over 350 motorcycles in the Fagba area of the state. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab made this known in a post on his official X handle.…
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Police destroy camps of insurgents attacking security formations in Anambra
Police have destroyed some camps belonging to insurgents said to be attacking police formations in Anambra state. A statement issued on Saturday by the Spokesman for the Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, said some of the camps were discovered in Ogbunka forests, in Orumba South Local Government Area. He said the police-led joint security force carried out the raid on Friday as…
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Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution creates emperors as President, Governors- Dickson
Senator Seriake Dickson representing Bayelsa West in the Senate has said that insufficient mechanism for accountability by leaders must be addressed in the 1999 Constitution. The lawmaker, who has been in the Senate since 2020, was a guest on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme which was aired on a national television. According to Dickson, the 1999 Constitution…
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Imo: Military raid IPOB/ESN camp, exhume 3 corpses
A Joint Military Operation in Imo State code-named Operation Udoka has raided a notorious camp located in Ezioha forest, in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state. The camp was allegedly operated by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militia affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). During the raid on the camp, which…
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Obasanjo charges Nigerian leaders on selflessness
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigeria’s leaders to be selfless and consider it an opportunity to serve the people. Obasanjo stated this on Saturday during a courtesy visit to Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital. According to him, leadership is an opportunity and privilege. He said the current economic realities…
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Rivers Lawmakers accuse Fubara of dishonesty, threaten to resume impeachment proceedings
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of dishonesty, threatening to resume impeachment proceedings against him if he continues to breach the constitution. The Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule made this known on Saturday during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Amaewhule, who was accompanied by 26 members of the Assembly,…
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I inherited $587m, N85bn,115 contract liabilities, says Kaduna Gov.
By Innocent Raphael Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, has expressed concern over the significant debt burden passed on by his predecessor, Mallam Nasir El-rufai. The Governor made the disclosure on Saturday, during a Town Hall Meeting at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Hall in Kaduna Sani, who highlighted the challenge of insufficient funds to cover salaries, revealed the inherited debt…
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Ejigbo TMM Chairman congratulates Bamigbetan at 59
Chairman of the Mandate Movement in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Alhaji Kola Ojo, has congratulated the former Commissioner for Information, Mr Kehinde Bamigbetan on his 59th birthday. Ojo, in a statement issued on Saturday in Ejigbo by the Secretary of TMM, Hon. Damilola Onadeko, expressed confidence that Bamigbetan’s commitment to national service would continue to serve…
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We promised to build Nigeria, not new party- Obi
By Innocent Raphael The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has emphasized his commitment to rebuilding Nigeria rather than establishing a new political party. Obi stated this while addressing Nigerians on X space hosted by Parallel Facts on Friday, esponding to questions regarding his absence from the LP’s National convention held recently in Anambra State. Citing the failure…
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