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Balogun: The Olubadan that I knew, By Tunji Olaopa
Ibadan is a space of deep cultural manifestations and multiple histories. It is a place of wars and trades, as well as political intrigues and socioeconomic development. There are so many tales one can tell about Ibadan, from the famous Ibadan warriors and war heritage to its being site of many Africa’s first: first TV station, home to Nigeria’s first…
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Tinubu: The spirit behind Nigeria’s progressive politics, By Bukar Abba Ibrahim
Since I came to the Senate in 2007, I had continuously agitated for the unity of the progressives. A lot of progressive individuals and progressive parties and movements were also agitating for unity. We all knew that for us to defeat the PDP, we had to merge and battle the colossus. The real merger story started with Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
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NUC approves 8 new courses for CUSTECH
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of eight new courses at the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara Kogi State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Public Relations Unit of the institution which was made available to our correspondent. According to the statement, the newly approved courses are: B.Eng. Chemical Engineering, B.Eng. Civil…
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Police debunk strike rumours
The Nigeria Police have debunked stories that its officers are planning to embark on a strike starting from March 26. Acting Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, described the reports as “attempt by unscrupulous individuals to bring the Force to disrepute, misinform the general public and heat up the polity”. “It is pertinent to restate that the…
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Radio Nigeria Kaduna at 60: Buhari hails station for uniting Nigeria during Civil War
President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the role played by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Kaduna, popularly known as Radio Nigeria Kaduna, in uniting the nation during the civil war in the country. The President said this in a video message he sent in Hausa to celebrate the station at 60. According to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special…
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‘Wike envious of Umahi’s achievement in Ebonyi’
The Ebonyi State Government has accused Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike of being envious of the achievements of Governor David Umahi. In a statement by Francis Nwaze, Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, the state government accused Wike of talking like he had the judiciary under control. The Ebonyi government was reacting to Wike’s statement on Umahi’s…
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Only NEC can remove Buni as APC chairman – Gov Uzodinma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, says only the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) can remove Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni as the Chairman of the Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). Uzodinma was speaking in a Channels TV Programme, Politics Today on Monday, which was monitored by our correspondent. “The Chairman of APC…
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