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Peter Obi Offsets Abandoned Patient’s N1m Medical Bill In Enugu

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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has paid about N1 million to offset the medical bill of Mrs Blessing Usulor, a resident of Enugu, abandoned in a hospital. Usulor, in June 2022, was rushed to the Hopecare Medical Centre, Enugu by her neighbours when she slumped in her quarters within the IMT Campus-4 axis of...

Sen Kalu Distributes Bags Of Fertilizer, Spraying Machines To Abia North Farmers (Photos)

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Sen Kalu Distributes Bags Of Fertilizer, Spraying Machines To Abia North Farmers (Photos)

In a bid to ensure food sufficiency in the state, former governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Orji Uzor Kalu has distributed bags of fertilizer and spraying machines to farmers in his constituency. Speaking at the distribution ceremony on Wednesday, Kalu, who is the Chief Whip of the Senate, said the...

Stop Disgracing Yourselves, Kwankwaso Hits Obasanjo, Clark Over Peter Obi’s Endorsement

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Why Kano Emirates Issue Will Be Revisited, By Kwankwaso

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso says it is wrong for any person who is considered a statesman to go about endorsing candidates ahead of the February 25 presidential election in Nigeria. “I want to advise our leaders: they should stop disgracing themselves. We have so much respect for them. If you say you...

2023: I Know Peter Obi’s Capacity, He’s My Brother — Ngige

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Chris Ngige Withdraws From 2023 Presidential Race

Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has described the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi as his brother, saying he (Ngige) knows his capacity of leadership. Ngige stated this on Tuesday, at his hometown, Alor, Idemili South local government area, Anambra State, during the annual distribution of Christmas largesse by his Chris Ngige Foundation to...

G-5 Govs Won’t Leave PDP — Former BOT Chairman

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G-5 Govs Won’t Leave PDP — Former BOT Chairman

The immediate past Board of Trustees, BOT, Chairman of the People’s Democratic party (PDP), Senator Walid Jibril has boasted that the G5 Governors will not abandon the party inspite of the current feud.  This is even as he has given assurance that the family crisis going on in the party would be resolved before the general elections. According to Walid Jibril, considering...

Bauchi Commissioner Resigns After Father Was Removed As Emirate Councilor

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Bauchi Commissioner Resigns After Father Was Removed As Emirate Councilor

Hon Sa’adatu Bello Kirfi, Commissioner of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises, has resigned. The commissioner tendered her resignation less than 24 hours after her father, Alhaji Muhammadu Bello Kirfi, was removed as the Wazirin Bauchi and Council member of Bauchi Emirate. The former title holder was removed for allegedly disrespecting Governor Bala Mohammed. In the letter addressed to the governor through...

Father Mbaka Returns To Adoration Ministry After Eight-Months Suspension

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Father Mbaka Returns To Adoration Ministry After Eight-Months Suspension

The Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria Catholic Chaplaincy, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has returned from monastery after eight months suspension. Source reported that the Church was closed down earlier in the year and on June 3, 2022 the Catholic Diocese of Enugu banned Mbaka from commenting on political issues after activities in the ministry were suspended. Upon reopening, the Church...

I Won’t Work For Any Presidential Candidate – Ngige

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I Won’t Work For Any Presidential Candidate – Ngige

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said he will not work for the emergence of any of the presidential candidates, in the February election. Ngige who is a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, said the four frontline presidential candidates are his friends, and that he will not campaign for or against any of them. The...

FG Inaugurates NNPC Governing Board

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The federal government, on Wednesday, inaugurated the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The agency had been without a board for nearly four years. The Senate on December 20, 2022, confirmed the nominations of the Chairman and Board Members of the Commission after President Muhammadu Buhari sent their names in accordance with the NDDC (Establishment) Act, 2008. Speaking during...

Nigerian Air Force Appoints Maigida As New Spokesperson

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Nigerian Air Force Appoints Maigida As New Spokesperson

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced appointments and redeployment of new Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), Commandants of Tri-Service and Institutions. Group Captain Joel Abioye issued a statement Wednesday on behalf of the Director of Public Relations & Information (DOPRI). Abioye said the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao also approved a NAF spokesperson. READ ALSO: President...

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