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Buhari Jets Out Of Nigeria Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for Accra on Tuesday to attend the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) convened by Ghana President Nana Akuffo-Ado. Buhari is scheduled to participate and give remarks at the high-level discussion on strategies for strengthening peace and security in the fight...
2023: NNPP Will Takeover Governance In Imo – Ex-Presidential Candidate, Kwankwaso
The former Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in the 2023 general election, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has affirmed the readiness of his party to take over the governance of Imo State, come November 11th governorship election. Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State noted that the National leadership of the Party will show much commitment to ensure...
Akwa Ibom Assembly Cautions MDAs Against Financial Mismanagement
The committee on public accounts of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has issued warnings to the state's ministries, departments, and agencies for their noncompliance with financial regulations. The committee’s chairperson, Eric Akpan, stated this during the ongoing hearing on the 2023 Budget Audit Report submitted by the Office of the Auditor General, as obtained by our correspondent in...
Let’s Not Hate Each Other, Osinbajo Begs Nigerians
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that despite the activities of those with a divisive agenda, Nigeria will prevail over her tribulations due to the resilience, faith, hope, and strength of its people. According to a communique by his spokesman, Laolu Akande, Prof. Osinbajo stated this at the National Social Cohesion Dialogue organized by the Africa Polling Institute held at...
Edo Chief Rescued By Police After Four-Day Captivity
Edo State Police Command agents have freed the Onogie of Udo-Eguare, a traditional leader in Edo Central, who was abducted on February 3. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, said in a statement on Saturday in Benin, the state capital, that the rescue operation took place on Friday at about 6 pm. He stated that the rescue was made...
COVID-19 Protocols: Abia SSG Tasks Council Chairmen On Effective Enforcement
To effectively curtail the spread of coronavirus in Abia State, the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Barr Chris Ezem, has charged Transition Council Chairmen to take responsibility and be more effective in enforcing guidelines issued by the State Government in the efforts geared towards the eradication of the virus. Barr Ezem who stated this as part of an updated guideline...
Osinbajo Urges Tinubu To Pay Attention To Welfare Of Nigerians Amidst Hunger
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged President Bola Tinubu to focus on improving Nigerians’ welfare as the country grapples with significant economic challenges. Speaking at the 2024 Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference, Osinbajo highlighted the urgent need for social welfare programs and accessible healthcare as Nigerians struggle with rising costs in essentials like food, transportation,...
Police Job Not Slavery, Officers Can Consume Alcohol – Police Spokesperson
Mr. Hundeyin, the Police Image Maker added of the policeman seen drinking, "They have not misbehaved, they have not assaulted, they have not extorted (money from) anybody, they are simply drinking." Anyone can drink. Being a police officer is not slave labor. They were just drinking and intoxicated, which is what made it unprofessional; they were wearing uniforms. However, if...
Peter Obi Replies Reno Omokri, Says He Never Sponsored Oseni’s Father’s Burial
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has refuted the claims that he financed the burial of the father of a Nigerian journalist and television host, Rufai Oseni. This is coming a few days after Reno Omokri, the Special Assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan, alleged that Obi funded the funeral of Rufai’s father’s burial. Omokri had shared this...
Bishop Ukpong Ordains 18 New Deacons With A Charge On Diligence (Photos)
Eighteen young men were on Saturday, December 10, 2022 elevated to the first degree of Holy Orders by the Bishop of Umuahia Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Michael Kalu Ukpong on Saturday presided over the elevation of 18 members of the church to the first degree of Holy Orders as deacons. In his sermon, Bishop Ukpong reminded the new Deacons of...
