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Passage Of Prof. Obiozor A Devastating National Loss — Ogah

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Passage Of Prof. Obiozor A Devastating National Loss — Ogah

Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has mourned the death of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor, saying it is not only a big loss to the Igbo nation but the country at large. The former Minister says Prof. Obiozor’s death is even more painful at this period of national history...

Fiscal Discipline With Public Funds Not Stinginess — Peter Obi

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Lecturers Won’t Strike Under My Govt – Obi

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi has said those pushing the narrative that he was stingy were those who feel threatened by his commitment to enforce fiscal discipline in the use of public funds. He debunked claims that he was stingy by nature. Obi said this while speaking as a special guest in a programme at...

Yoruba Nation Agitation Turns Bloody in Lagos As Police Kill One

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At least one person has been reported dead following a clash between officers of the Nigerian police and agitators who seek the creation of Yoruba nation in Ojota area of Lagos State, the country's commercial capital. Separatist voices have been on the increase in Nigeria's multi-ethnic environment, arising from allegations bordering on marginalisation in power and sharing of the country's...

2023: Presidential Election Now A Spiritual Battle – Pastor Enenche

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Presidential Election Now A Spiritual Battle – Pastor Enenche

The General Overseer of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, Pastor Paul Enenche, has said the battle for who emerges the president of Nigeria in the upcoming presidential election has gone from the physical to the spiritual. Enenche made this known on Sunday during the church’s January 2023 combined service at Glory Dome in Abuja. He urged his church members to...

Buhari’s Legacy Surpasses Infrastructure — Lai Mohammed

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Presidential Election: Buhari Didn’t Confer Any Advantage On APC — Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information Alhaji Lai Mohammed boasted on Monday that the legacy of the Buhari administration is not only in the provision of critical infrastructure but touches on other areas of development. The Minister spoke at a news conference in Abuja at the presentation of the scorecard of the Petrolem industry. Mohammed boasted that Buhari had delivered effectively in virtually...

Yobe Government Declares Two-Day Holiday Ahead Of President Buhari’s Visit

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Yobe Government Declares Two-Day Holiday Ahead Of President Buhari's Visit

In order to officially welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to Yobe state, Governor Mai Mala Buni has declared Monday and Tuesday to be public holidays. This was stated in a statement made by Alhaji Garba Bilal, the state’s chief of service, on Sunday in Damaturu. READ ALSO: Potter Needs More Time At Chelsea — Guardiola “This is to enable civil servants and the...

83-Year-Old Sir Largus Okeakpu For Burial Jan 12 In Anambra [SEE POSTER]

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All is now set for the final burial of 83-year-old Ichie Sir Largus Chukwuemeka Okeakpu in his country home Nnobi, Idemili South LGA of Anambra state. Born on July 12, 1939, late Sir Okeakpu died on August 10, 2022. Burial arrangement released on behalf the the family by Dr. J.N Okeakpu says on Wednesday, 11 January 2023, a vigil mass will...

Kwara Assembly Confirms Death Of Majority Leader, Olawoyin Magaji

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Kwara Assembly Confirms Death Of majority Leader, Olawoyin Magaji

The Kwara State House of Assembly has confirmed the passing of the Majority Leader of the House, Olawoyin Magaji, who died on Monday morning. The confirmation was contained in a statement by the Chairman of, House Committee on Information, Youth, Sports and Tourism, Awolola Olamide Ayokunle, in Ilorin on Monday. It said, “The House announces with regret the demise of Hon. Magaji...

2023: INEC Publishes Final List Of Presidential, Nat’l Assembly Candidates

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INEC Shifts Enugu East Senatorial Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of presidential and National Assembly (NASS) candidates of all the political parties contesting the February 25 elections. The publication of the final list of candidates for national elections (presidential, senatorial, and federal constituencies) was pursuant to section 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and item 8 of the Timetable...

2023: CAN Urges Youths To Resist Vote Buying

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2023: CAN Urges Youths To Resist Vote Buying

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has charged youths across the country to be courageous during the 2023 election. The religious organization advised them to resist vote buying and selling in their domains. Joseph Daramola, Secretary General, CAN Youth Wing (YOWICAN) in Abuja made the call at a youth conference on Sunday. Daramola said youths had been battered psychologically and emotionally and...

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