Senate Chief Whip, Chief Orji Uzor-Kalu, has given kudos to Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo; Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin Clark; activist Deji Adeyanju and others for supporting a South East presidency in 2003. He said: “To Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Edwin Clark, Deji Adeyanju and a host of others who have stood firm in […]
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Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, on Tuesday, slammed the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services, the National Intelligence Agency and other security agencies for their collective failure to fish out some Aso Rock burglars one year after the embarrassing incident. Robbers, last May, had invaded […]
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Cross River Governor Ben Ayade has joined the list of presidential aspirants on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He disclosed his decision to State House Correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, stating that he was actually asked to join the race by […]
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There is, so far not enough reason to think that aspirants to this high office are, generally, availing themselves of think tanks worthy to advise a president of this republic. Statements and utterances hardly reflect deep and broad thinking. A leader fails for lack of wise, honest counsel. The quality of his think tank or […]
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Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Indication has explained why it is dangerous to vandalise parts of the new Lagos Blue Rail line when in operation as it will be powered by electricity. Speaking during a tour of the facility, he said that it would be dangerous for anyone to go near the rail tracks, […]
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The trial of owner of Hilton hotel, Ile-Ife, Dr Rahmon Adedoyin, and its six staff over alleged murder and interference with the corpse of a Master’s Student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Timothy Adegoke, was adjourned on Monday by Osun State Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Ojo. According to The Nation, the adjournment was hinged on the […]
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Insist Buhari must resign over insecurity The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has asked the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to reassess the way it prosecutes its war against insurgency and terrorism to avert circumstances that gave rise to delay in weapons procurement from Western countries. The Guardian reports that the group said, rather than blame Catholic […]
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Obi, Umahi, Ngige, Okorocha, Anyim, others meet over zoning Nigeria must give Southeast a chance, says Clark Adebanjo: APC dividing South to retain power in North Only equity, justice will save Nigeria, Nzuko Umunna At a time when Northern leaders are divided over the issue of consensus Presidential candidate, leaders of Afenifere, Pan Niger Delta […]
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By Banji Ayoola Transportation minister and a presidential aspirant, Mr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has described himself as the man Nigeria needs at this moment to tackle insecurity, poverty and other challenges facing the country. He spoke on Monday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, at the palace of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, […]
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It would be unjust if I decline to serve Nigerians as President – Osinbajo Fasoranti gives his blessings We love, appreciate you and whatever you do; we support you – Deji of Akure By Banji Ayoola The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday in Akure, the Ondo State capital explained the reasons that propelled […]
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