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Buhari mourns Ohaneze President General, Obiozor
President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the passing away of President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide Professor George Obiozor. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Thursday, the president said he was deeply saddened by the Obiozor’s death. He also extended his heartfelt condolences to Obiozor’s family, the government and people of Imo State as…
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10,000 new Police recruits to be deployed for 2023 elections – IGP
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Ten thousand police constables that passed out on Thursday will be deployed to provide security during the 2023 general elections. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba disclosed this at the passing out parade of the 2022 batch of police constables in Ilorin, Kwara State on Thursday. “It is noted that after today’s event, all the…
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Explosion kills four in Kogi few hours before Buhari embarks on state visit
An explosion on Thursday killed four persons in Okene, Kogi State, few hours before President Muhammadu Buhari embarked on a state visit to the state. The cause of the explosion could not be ascertained as at time of going to press as some residents said it was caused by improvised explosive device, while others said it was a faulty electricity…
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Obasanjo eulogises Obiozor’s effort at remaking Nigeria’s foreign profile
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described as “a fitting complement”, the efforts of the late Amb. George Obiozor at remaking the country’s international profile while he served as Nigerian Ambassador to Israel and the United States of America. Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi stated this in a statement on Thursday, as he was called…
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In Christmas Day message at Villa Chapel, Osinbajo preaches grace for Nigeria
The celebration of Christmas reminds us of the grace of God, and the birth of Jesus Christ is the beginning of a new covenant of God’s mercy, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Sunday when journalists accosted him for a chat after the Christmas Service at the Aso Villa Chapel, Abuja. The Vice President…
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Buhari reveals retirement plan, says ‘I will be far away from Abuja’
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday gave a firm indication that he will not be hanging around Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), after May 29, 2023, in order not to meddle in the affairs of the office of his successor. The President was speaking to residents of FCT led by the Minister, Mohammed Musa Bello, who paid him the traditional…
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Tinubu rallies Nigerians for unity in Christmas message
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians must strive to move the nation forward. Tinubu said this in his Christmas message to Nigerians he personally signed. He urged Nigerians to use the season to “herald our renewed hope in the Nigeria of our dreams”. The statement reads: “On this special day, I stretch…
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I ensured second wife, Aisha, was AA after losing two children to sickle cell – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that two of his children died due to sickle cell anaemia from his late first wife, Safinatu Buhari. The President made this known in a documentary titled, ‘Essential Muhammadu Buhari’ shown on Friday night at a private dinner organised by his family and very closed associates to celebrate his 80th birthday tagged “Celebrating A Patriot,…
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Asiwaju Tinubu expresses sadness over Bashir Mangal’s death
All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has expressed sadness over the passing of the Chief Executive Officer of Max Air, Alhaji Bashir Mangal. While commiserating with the Mangal family, particularly the wife, children and Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, the elder brother of the deceased, the APC candidate wished the late Bashir Mangal eternal rest. Alhaji Mangal died in the…
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In last Christmas message, Buhari charges Nigerians on hope
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerians to remain hopeful as they celebrate Christmas. In his last Christmas message as president, Buhari said he has enjoyed the love showed him as president during the previous Christmas periods, promising to give his best till his last day in office. He also urged Nigerians to vote rightly as the next year’s elections draw…
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