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Buhari commissions projects in Kogi, says APC has delivered on electoral promises
…’Ajaokuta Steel Company ready for concessioning to private investor’ President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Okene, Kogi State declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, has delivered on the promises it made to Nigerians at all levels. Speaking at the Palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, which he also commissioned as part of his one-day State Visit to the State, the…
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Tinubu pays tribute to late Ohaneze leader, George Obiozor
All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has paid glowing tribute to the President-General, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Professor George Obiozor, for his distinguished life of service to Nigeria and the Igbo race. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma announced the passing of the distinguished academic and diplomat, Obiozor, Wednesday evening in Owerri, the state capital. Tinubu noted that the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Soludo attends Igwe Nwewi’s 59th Ofala festival
Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo on Wednesday attended the 59th Royal Ofala and 97th birthday ceremony of Igwe of Nwewi, Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III. Soludo described the monarch as one of the longest serving traditional rulers in Nigeria and in the world. The governor wrote via his social media handles: “yesterday, I was at the 59th Ofala and 97th…
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Ohanaeze president-general, George Obiozor, is dead
Governor Hope Uzodimma has announced the death of George Obiozor, president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organisation of the Igbo people. The announcement came in an announcement by the governor, made available to journalists in Owerri on Wednesday. Mr Uzodimma described Mr Obiozor, a former Nigerian ambassador to the United States and Israel, as “a renowned academic, an exceptional…
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UITH seizes corpse, arrests son of deceased for assaulting doctor
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The management of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday seized the corpse of a deceased patient. One of the sons of the deceased was also arrested for allegedly beating a medical doctor. It was gathered that three family members of the deceased, one Alhaji Saliu, on Tuesday reportedly beat up…
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I’m in politics to contribute to Kwara’s development -Dep gov candidate
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Labour Party deputy governorship candidate in Kwara State, Mrs. Ronke Ehindero said her motive for venturing into politics was to contribute her quota to the development of her state and makes life better for the people. Ehindero is contesting with Basambo Abubakar, the LP candidate for the 2023 governorship election in the state. Speaking in an…
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Seven die, 29 injured as car rams into crowd at Calabar Carnival
The annual Calabar Carnival took a tragic turn on Tuesday as seven people were killed while 27 others were injured when a Toyota Camry car lost control and rammed into crowd of onlookers. The incident abruptly brought the day five activity to an end, where the state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade was already seated with other dignitaries. The incident occurred…
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Peter Obi celebrates Christmas with Benue IDPs
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), on Sunday celebrated Christmas at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Abagana, Makurdi, Benue State Speaking with the IDPs, Obi said that their plight would not continue, adding that they should have hope that they would soon go back to their ancestral homes. “What you are passing through is what…
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Glitz, glamour as Kwara honours founding fathers, heroes, achievers
…best teacher, health worker, policeman, three others get new cars By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara State on Friday honoured a galaxy of its great men and women, deceased or alive, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq saying the awards underline his administration’s efforts to promote excellence, hard work, patriotism, inclusion, and sustainable development. The awards came under various categories, including the Lifetime Achievements’…
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Tinubu rejoices with Ganduje at 73, says he is faithful friend, brother
All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sent his goodwill message to Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on his 73rd birthday. Tinubu expressed gratitude to God for sparing the life of the Kano helmsman to see another year in good health and in continuous service to the people. Before his current position as a two-term…
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