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Why I left APC by Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin
In the past nine years, I devoted my material, intellectual and political resources to propel the cause of the All Progressives Congress. As Chairman of the House Committee on Finance in the last quarter of 2013, when the alliances that would become the APC materialized, I took a huge risk to join other compatriots in leading 60 members of the…
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No attack on residence of Bishop Kukah – Catholic Church
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Reverend Matthew. Hassan Kukah has said that his residence was not attacked by protesting youths who went on rampage in Sokoto on Saturday. The Catholic Bishop made this known in a statement signed by the Director, Directorate of Social Communications of the diocese, Rev. Fr. Christopher Omotosho. The Bishop however said some properties of…
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Deborah Samuel’s murder: 300 women groups protest, call for prosecution of culprits
About 300 women groups have called for the prosecution of all those involved in the murder of Deborah Samuel within the premises of Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto State. The groups, in a statement on their behalf by Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Executive Director Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) also said all the officials of the school,…
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Why we demolished Kpokpogri’s house – FCTA
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has revealed why a building owned by Tonto Dikeh’s ex-boyfriend, Joseph Egbri, popularly known as Kpokpogri, was demolished on Saturday, May 14. In an interview with Punch, an aide to the FCT minister stated that Kpokpogri’s house was demolished because it was built on a major highway. Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the…
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Soludo celebrates Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Achebe on 81st birthday
Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo has celebrated the Obi of Onitsha Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe who clocked 81 on Saturday. Obi in a message on his Facebook page said the state was proud of the revered monarch’s achievements. “Today, I celebrate the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, mni CFR (Agbogidi) on his 81st birthday anniversary. “The government…
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Malami has not resigned as minister, says aide
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has not resigned his appointment. This was made known on Saturday by the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Office of Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu. Gwandu, in a statement said the minister only withdrew his ambition to contest for…
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I will give my best in service to Nigeria, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, says Nigerians must put sentiments aside and elect the best leader in 2023. According to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Office of the Vice President, ‘Laolu Akande, Prof. Osinbajo stated this in his interactions with stakeholders and delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday in Akwa Ibom…
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Kaduna, Niger swell rank of states endorsing Tinubu
It was another day of endorsement for leading All Progressives Congress presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as the party’s delegates from Niger State to the national convention/presidential primaries joined their counterparts from Kaduna State at the weekend to endorse him for the presidency. During a relaxed, almost familial meeting in Kaduna, Governor Nasir el-Rufai and the state’s delegates to the…
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Police arrests 23 suspects for various crimes
A total of 23 suspects have been arrested by operatives of the Force Intelligence Bureau Intelligence Response Team (FIB-IRT) for various crimes in the country. This was disclosed in a press statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The police said they were arrested for culpable homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, arms trafficking, possession of prohibited firearms, rape. Among…
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Robert Clarke’s toxic tenure elongation idea, By Yemi Adebowale
I find it difficult to comprehend that a senior lawyer like Robert Clarke will recommend tenure elongation for President Muhammadu Buhari so that he can “end insecurity before handing over.” He suggested that Buhari be given six months to do this. The senior lawyer stated that the constitution allows the President to extend his tenure for six months in the…
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