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“Tinubu’s Reforms Will Soon Deliver Results” – Minister

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"Tinubu’s Reforms Will Soon Deliver Results" - Minister

Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has reassured Nigerians of the benefits of President Tinubu's reform initiatives. Salako has therefore urged the people to exercise patience with the administration in addressing challenges confronting the nation. The minister disclosed this on Tuesday during the distribution of subsidy removal palliatives and free medical services, held at the...

Former Notorious Kidnapper, Sex Worker Turn Pastors, Build Life Together

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Former Notorious Kidnapper, Sex Worker Turn Pastors, Build Life Together

A former notorious kidnapper and a commercial sex worker have abandoned their past lives and found love, redemption, and purpose in the ministry. Through the guidance of HRM King Apostle Chibuzor, General Overseer of OPM, the duo underwent a remarkable transformation, renouncing their old ways and embracing a new life in Christ. After graduating from Bible school, they led large branches...

Court Orders Police To Pay Nnamdi Kanu’s Supporter N50m

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Reps Member Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Justice Z.B. Abubakar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered for the unconditional release of Mazi Solomon Onyegbule, one of the supporters of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The court also awarded N50 million as “compensatory and exemplary damages.” The lawyer to Kanu and IPOB, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, said this in a statement he issued...

2023: You’re Working To Actualise Obasanjo’s Third Term Bid Through Obi, Atiku Replies Ezekwesili

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2023: You’re Working To Actualise Obasanjo’s Third Term Bid Through Obi, Atiku Replies Ezekwesili

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says the decision of the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, to throw his weight behind Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is not entirely altruistic. The party is responding to a recent claim by Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, under the former President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, that Atiku Abubakar was not in charge...

Buratai commends troops at FOB Daura

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai commends the  commitment and achievement of troops deployed at Forward Operating Base at Daura in Katsina State for combating armed banditry, cattle rustling and kidnapping among other menaces during Operation Harbin Kunama III and ongoing Operation HADARIN DAJI in the North Western part of Nigeria. Buratai gave the commendation...

Sanusi II, Peterside Urges FG To Cut Down Cost On Governance

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Sanusi II, Peterside Urges FG To Cut Down Cost On Governance

The 16th Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, and renowned economist and founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, Dr. Atedo Peterside, said yesterday that the reforms of the Federal Government would not translate into real gains for Nigerians unless there is a deliberate effort to cut down on the cost of governance. Though they commended President Bola Tinubu...

Activist Godwin Offor Slams Nigerian Leadership, Says It Is “Killing” The Citizens

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Activist Godwin Offor Slams Nigerian Leadership, Says It Is “Killing” The Citizens

Nigerian activist and social commentator, Godwin Offor, has lambasted the country’s leadership, accusing them of perpetuating the suffering and death of citizens through their policies and actions. In a fiery statement, Offor declared, “Nigeria’s leadership is killing Nigerians! They’re killing us with hunger, poverty, and insecurity. They’re killing our dreams, our hopes, and our future.” Offor’s outburst comes as the country...

We Will Track Them – Gov. Uzodinma Vows As Unknown Gunmen Murder Army, Police, NSCDC Officers

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We’ll Track Them – Gov. Uzodinma Vows As Unknown Gunmen Murder Army, Police, NSCDC Officers

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has vowed that the unknown gunmen who murdered security operatives in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday would be tracked and brought to book. Recall that unidentified gunmen, on Tuesday, attacked and killed no fewer than eight security operatives, including police, military, and officers of the Nigeria Security and...

Myanmar Junta Orders Week Of National Mourning After Devastating Quake

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Myanmar Junta Orders Week Of National Mourning After Devastating Quake

Myanmar's ruling junta announced a week of national mourning on Monday for the victims of the country's devastating earthquake, which has claimed the lives of over 1,700 people. The official mourning period runs until April 6, the junta said in a statement, with national flags to fly at half-mast. AFP Details later…

2027: Amaechi Pledges To Oppose Tinubu’s Second Term Bid

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2027: Amaechi Pledges To Oppose Tinubu’s Second Term Bid

Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, South-South leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Transportation, has declared his intention to oppose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in the 2027 general elections. Addressing a large crowd of supporters at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Wednesday, Amaechi voiced strong discontent with the Tinubu administration, blaming it...

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