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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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Sanwo-Olu congratulates muslims on eid-el-fitri
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful, as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the end of the 30 days of Ramadan fasting and prayers. He enjoined Muslims in Lagos State to continue on the path of spirituality, peaceful co-existence and to remain tolerant of other religious denominations, saying that Lagos was noted for religious harmony.…
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We have restored peace to North East – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the military has restored peace to the North East and final victory over Boko Haram is in sight. The president said this in his Salah greetings to Nigerians signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. “After a period of fasting and reflection, this year, we have cause to welcome the occasion in…
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May Day: Let’s dedicate ourselves to hopeful future, says Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Nigeria workers on the occasion of the May Day celebration. In a statement by his media office, Tinubu charged Nigerians to work in harmony to produce a better country for themselves and future generations. He said as the nation celebrate the day, “let us as Nigerians…
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We’ll continue to fight for return of 1,130 Benin bronzes from Germany – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government would continue to vigorously pursue the repatriation of looted Nigeria’s artefacts from abroad, including 1,130 Benin Bronzes in Germany’s public museums. The President gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja while receiving the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, accompanied by members of the Royal Court of Benin and the Board of Trustees…
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Sanwo-Olu picks APC governorship forms
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination and expression of interest forms. The forms were picked at the APC’s national secretariat in Abuja by a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Hon. James Faleke. Faleke, who also picked presidential expression of interest and nominations forms for APC…
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