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Jonathan remembers Yar’Adua 12 years after death
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described his late boss, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua as a selfless leader and peacemaker. Jonathan said this in a personal tribute he wrote to Yar’Adua who died in office as Nigeria’s president on May 5, 2010. He said the late Yar’Adua was a “soldier of truth, committed to justice, equity and other democratic virtues.” “Twelve years…
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PHOTO NEWS: UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres in Nigeria
President Buhari received in audience, United Nations Secretary General. Mr. Antonio Guterres at the State House, Abuja on Wednesday.
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Lekki Deep Seaport game changer, says Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the Lekki Deep Seaport as a game changer in the maritime sector, with the capacity to turn Nigeria into a shipping hub, boost the economy and create jobs. The minister made the remarks on Wednesday in Lekki, during a media tour of the deep seaport, located 65 kilometers East of…
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Don’t fall for Buhari’s deceits, Nigeria on the precipice, Yoruba group tells visiting UN Sec Gen
Leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, Prof Banji Akintoye has advised visiting United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres to see the facts on ground in the country by himself and not fall for President Muhammadu Buhari’s deceits. Akintoye said this in a statement signed by his Media and Communications adviser, Maxwell Adeleye. According to him, Guterres must resist attempts by the Buhari…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu visits Buhari
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was at the Presidential Villa to see President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday evening.
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World Press Freedom Day: 49 journalists attacked in 2021, says IPC
The International Press Centre says 49 journalists were attacked in about 40 different incidents in 2021. The IPC said this in a statement signed by its Communications Officer, Olutoyin Ayoade to mark the 2022 World Press Freedom Day. The IPC in the statement, urged the Nigerian government to respect its commitment and uphold the right to freedom of expression as…
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700 firms submit bid for NRC’s N12b capital projects
About 700 companies have applied for N12bn capital projects procurement at the Nigerian Railway Corporation. NRC Director of Procurement, Benjamin Iloanusi said this during the corporation’s bidding exercise in Lagos. “We have over 700 companies that submitted their documents. That is the number of companies that submitted their bids. Our budget is actually in the public knowledge and it’s about…
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Tinubu most qualified to be president in 2023, says Islamic cleric
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Dr. Khamis Olatunde-Badmus said the National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the most qualified among the presidential aspirants in Nigeria. The Muslim leader noted that Tinubu has contributed immensely to the growth of democracy and politics in Nigeria, especially in the Southwest.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari receives sallah homage in State House
After two years break, President Muhammadu Buhari received guests and senior government officials in sallah homage at the state House in Abuja. Leaders that paid the traditional homage to the President include Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Dr. Ahmed Lawan, Federal Capital Territory Minister, Muhammad Musa Bello, FCT Minister of State, Ramatu Tijani Aliyu, Special Adviser on Media…
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PHOTO NEWS: Kumuyi visits Obasanjo, invites ex-leader to Deeper Life crusade
Pastor W.F Kumuyi on Monday paid a courtesy call on former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta where the founder of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry invited him to attend a crusade being organised by the church. Pastor Kumuyi in a Facebook post on his verified page wrote: “Earlier today, I paid a courtesy visit to the former President of Nigeria,…
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