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Fubara embraces presidential peace deal, vows to implement it
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to implement the presidential peace deal that aims to end the state’s political turmoil. In a state wide broadcast on Monday, Fubara expressed his conviction that peace is worth any sacrifice. “As someone who was directly involved in the whole ordeal, I have carefully examined the terms of the deal and I have…
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COAS fetes troops during Christmas visit in Sokoto
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has assured troops of the Nigerian Army that the entire nation stands with them in the fight to defeat the nation’s adversaries to restore peace and stability in the country. Gen Lagbaja gave the assurance, while addressing frontline troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation Hadarin Daji, during a…
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Seyi Law visits troops in Maiduguri, decries ‘meagre’ military budget
Popular comedian, Seyi Law, has said that the Nigerian military’s budget is “actually meagre compared to what is truly needed” to combat insurgency. The comedian revealed that he is celebrating his Christmas with the soldiers in Maiduguri, in a post on X on Sunday. He stated that his visit to the Borno capital has given him a lot of insight…
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Over 70 people killed by terrorists in Plateau on Christmas Eve
Several communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State were attacked by terrorists on Saturday, resulting in the death of more than 76 people. The chairman of the Transition Implementation Committee of Bokkos Local Government Area, Monday Kasa, told Channels Television that the attacks lasted until Sunday, when people were celebrating Christmas. He said that the number…
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Zulum urges religious harmony at Christmas
The Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has called on the people of the state to resist any attempt to divide them along religious lines, especially as they celebrate Christmas. In a press statement issued on Monday, the Governor felicitated with the Christian community in the state and reminded them of the security challenges that the state faced since…
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Christmas: Let’s keep hope alive, Abiodun tells Nigerians
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged Christians and Nigerians not to allow the current economic challenges to dampen their spirit, saying that there was hope of economic turnaround. Abiodun, in his Christmas message on Sunday, also urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirits of love, peace, and goodwill. The governor in a Statement…
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Christmas: Akintunde distributes gifts to 5000 APC members in Ogun
Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State and Convener, Dapo Abiodun Continuity Agenda (DACA), Tope Akintunde (Armstrong) has distributed various gift items to over 5000 members of the group for the celebration of Christmas. Akintunde, in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Abeokuta, described Christmas as a time to celebrate the…
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Abdulrazaq felicitates Christians on Christmas celebration
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Christians on the occasion of Christmas, saying that it represents the birth of Christ in world history. The governor’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye on Saturday in Ilorin . Abdulrazaq said the birth of Christ heralded hope, urging…
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Humanitarian minister attends Obong of Calabar’s 15th coronation anniversary, launches anti-poverty scheme
Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu on Saturday graced the 15th coronation anniversary of the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, which also coincided with the annual Utomo Obong festival. The twin events were held at Adiabo, the country home of the revered first-class Efik monarch in Cross River State. Speaking at the…
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Kwara governor swears-in ex corper as Youth Commissioner
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday, sworn-in Nafisat Musa Buge as Commissioner for Youth Development. Abdulrazaq charged her and other cabinet members to be good ambassadors of their constituencies and communities in the government. Buge recently completed a year mandatory youth service scheme before her appointment by the governor. The Governor said her appointment…
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