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We’ll mobilise our members for your re-election, Methodist Prelate Uche assures Sanwo-Olu
Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr. Samuel Uche has assured Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu that all the bishops in the church will mobilise their members to vote for his re-election. Uche said this when the Methodist bishops endorsed Sanwo-Olu for a second term in office at the opening session of the 39th Bishops’ Council of…
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If zoning is buried, Nigeria is buried, Southern, Middle Belt leaders warn the north
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) says not zoning the presidency to the South would further threaten the unity of the nation. They said this in a statement signed by National Leader, Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark, Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, President-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor and National President, Middle Belt Forum, Dr.…
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2023 election: Babachir Lawal bombs Osinbajo over presidential bid
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is “a cunning pretender with ungodly ambitions”. Lawal in a statement he personally signed said Osinbajo’s decision to contest the presidency against Tinubu was an act of betrayal. Going down memory lane the former SGF said Tinubu not only nominated Osinbajo as VP in the…
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Niger APC hasn’t endorsed any presidential aspirant – Gov Bello
Niger State Governor, Sani Bello says the state has not endorsed any presidential aspirant. Bello, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje was reacting to news that he told Vice President Yemi Osinbajo that the party has endorsed National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The governor said those carrying the rumour were out to cause…
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Tinubu, Amaechi meet at Airport, throw banters
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu and Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi ran into each other at the private wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, moments ago. With them was Senator Ifeanyi Ararume. The two presidential aspirants in APC were seen exchanging pleasantries and jokes at the Airport. Amaechi was in Lagos last week to seek…
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Table tennis: Aruna hits top 10 in world ranking
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna climbed to No. 10 in the latest world ranking released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Tuesday. Aruna became the first African and black player to break into the top 10 of the table tennis after consistent performance all through the season. “Aruna has truly been mister consistent in both his performances and his participation.…
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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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EXCLUSIVE: SW leaders to meet Tinubu, Osinbajo, Fayemi, Amosun in Lagos over 2023 election
Leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) from the South West will meet with presidential aspirants from the region on Friday May 6, 2022 in Lagos. The meeting is being convened by Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Osun State and founding chairman of APC, Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Governor of Ogun State and other party stakeholders. APC National Leader, Bola…
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Not zoning presidency to south could cause crisis in APC, Akeredolu warns
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) must declare the zoning of the presidency to the South without further delay. In a statement he personally signed, Akeredolu said this must be done to avert crisis and rancour in the party. He commended the party for conducting the National Convention where party officials were elected without bickering.…
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Why I’m ‘fighting’ Atiku, Tambuwal, Saraki, other northerners over PDP presidential ticket – Wike
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike says he is at loggerheads with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirants from the North over their non-agreement to zone the ticket to the South. According to Wike, many of the aspirants who he is now at loggerheads with were people he had supported in their aspirations in times past. He said even with massive…
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