A former PDP presidential aspirant, Mr Stanley Osifo, says President Muhammadu Buhari deserves commendations for the credible outcome of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra. Osifo, who vied for PDP’s presidential ticket in 2019, and now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remark in an interview in Lagos on Wednesday. “The election […]
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A bill to amend the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act for the inclusion of new oil producing states has passed second reading at the Senate. This followed the presentation of the lead debate by the sponsor, Sen. Solomon Olamilekan (APC-Lagos West) at Wednesday’s plenary. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill, […]
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Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has debunked stories making the rounds that his younger brother, Kanunta Kanu, and some close allies like IPOB Secretary Carolyn Okoroafor and Madam Nnennaya Anya were behind his re-arrest and repatriation from Kenya by the Nigerian government. The story had been gaining momentum on […]
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council has called for a thorough investigation into the attack on the residence of an Ondo State-based journalist, Mr ‘Tosin Ajuwon. Expressing shock and disbelief on how his house was burgled, the union urged the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, DSS, and other security operatives to […]
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Osun-Osogbo shrine The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria is to spend $127,000 on the digital documentation and conservation of Busanyin Shrine located in the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the $127,000 grant was awarded to CyArk, a California-based non-profit organisation, through the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). […]
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Ex governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has described his victory in the 2021 Anambra Governorship Election as a reflection of the people’s will. He spoke during an acceptance speech in his hometown, Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area shortly after he was […]
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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Seek overhauling of Taskforce team Lagos motorists, yesterday, denounced Lagos State Government’s one-way signage on Lagos roads, especially the one linking Ladipo International Spare parts Market from Charity Bus Stop. The State Ministry of Transportation had in September, mounted barricades on the road, following the construction of Ladipo service lane, […]
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Governor donates N10m to Anglican Church, appeals for prayers The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), yesterday, gave the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, till the end of this month to release innocent Biafra agitators arrested and clamped in various cells in the state or face the wrath of the organisation. In a statement signed by […]
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Asks IGP to disclose findings The Senate yesterday condemned the invasion of the residence of Supreme Court Justice, Mary Peter-Odili, by security operatives. The upper chamber also commended the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, for making arrests and constituting a panel to investigate the raid and urged the Police Inspector-General to make public, all […]
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Men of the Nigeria State Secret Police (SSS) escort Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu (2nd L), outside the Federal High Court during the trial of the IPOB leader who is facing a 7-count amended charge on alleged treasonable felony and terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria, on October 21, 2021. […]
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