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13
2025
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‘Why We Impeached Obasa’ – Lagos Lawmakers List Ex-Speaker’s ‘Many Sins’

‘Why We Impeached Obasa’ – Lagos Lawmakers List Ex-Speaker’s ‘Many Sins’

Lagos, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
‘Why We Impeached Obasa’; Lagos Lawmakers List Ex-Speaker’s ‘Many Sins’ Lagos lawmakers have listed perpetual lateness to legislative sections and meetings, highhandedness and inciting members against each other as some of the ‘sins’ over which Mudashiru Obasa was impeached as Speaker of the state assembly Recall that members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, impeached the embattled Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, representing Agege, over alleged financial misappropriation. The lawmakers replaced Obasa with his erstwhile deputy, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, representing Apapa I. This makes her the first substantive female Speaker in the history of the state assembly. The Assembly…
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Jan
13
2025
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Peter Obi Makes U-Turn Over His Comment On Alleged National Grid Collapse

Peter Obi Makes U-Turn Over His Comment On Alleged National Grid Collapse

News Flash, Politics, Power & Energy, Presidency
Peter Obi Makes U-turn Over His Comment On Alleged National Grid Collapse Following social media backlash, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election has made a u-turn over his controversial comment on the alleged collapse of the national grid. After a power outage in some parts of Lagos on Saturday, January 11, 2025, which many erroneously attributed to national grid collapse, Obi, in a tweet said the incessant fall of the grid which happened 12 times in 2024 has subjected Nigerians to ‘untold setback and hardship.’ According to him, despite borrowing over $3.23…
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Jan
13
2025
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2027: Ohaneze NDIGBO Worldwide Endorses President Tinubu For Second Term

2027: Ohaneze NDIGBO Worldwide Endorses President Tinubu For Second Term

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
2027: Ohanaeze Endorses Tinubu For Second Term Ahead of the 2027 general election, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. Ohanaeze stated this in a statement signed by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, on Sunday, where they appealed to the President to use his executive powers to facilitate the release of Nnamdi Kanu this 2025. According to Isiguzoro, the release of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, shall serve not merely as an act of mercy, but as a vital catalyst for restoring peace and resolving the current insecurity challenges plaguing the…
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Jan
13
2025
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2027: APC Stakeholders In ABIA Call For Unity, Urged Members To Bury Their Differences

2027: APC Stakeholders In ABIA Call For Unity, Urged Members To Bury Their Differences

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
APC Stakeholders in Abia call for Unity The All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State have called for unity among members, urging members to bury their differences and form a formidable front.  Arising from a meeting held in the country home of the Party Leader in the LGA High Chief Uche Ogboso, the Stakeholders said in a Communique issued at the end of the meetings held in Ohafia on 3rd and 7th of January, 2025. The Communique appealed to all the Stakeholders and Leaders of APC in Abia State to bury their differences and…
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13
2025
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“Nde ABIA! I Stand Before You And Beg You Let’s Continue To Pray For Leaders: It’s A Key To Prosperity.” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“Nde ABIA! I Stand Before You And Beg You Let’s Continue To Pray For Leaders: It’s A Key To Prosperity.” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
"Nde Abia! I stand before you and BEG you let's continue to Pray for Leaders: It's a Key to Prosperity." Senator Orji Kalu recently visited Governor Alex Otti in Abia State, to facilitate a collaboration between the Abia State government and China Power, which could potentially lead to significant economic benefits for the state. They exchanged pleasantries and the honorrable Senator prayed for and praised the development programs and projects of the governor. Can we all harp on this positive vibes and push for more? Must we allow some vested interests such as greedy contract, job, political appointment seekers who…
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Jan
12
2025
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2027: Seyi Tinubu Can Become Next Lagos State Governor – Youth Minister

2027: Seyi Tinubu Can Become Next Lagos State Governor – Youth Minister

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
2027: Seyi Tinubu Can Become Next Lagos State Governor  – Youth Minister The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has amplified the narrative about Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son to become the next Governor of Lagos State. Conversations about Seyi succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu started late last year when a socio-political organisation, Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST) endorsed him for the number one political office in the state. Speaking in an interview with Seun Okinbaloye, Olawande, who described Seyi as his leader and mentor, said the president’s son has the capacity to lead Lagos State. The minister argued that…
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Jan
12
2025
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“ABA Thrives, Umuahia Innovates, And Ohafia Rises: The Trio Driving ABIA State’s Growth Under Governor Otti’s Leadership” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“ABA Thrives, Umuahia Innovates, And Ohafia Rises: The Trio Driving ABIA State’s Growth Under Governor Otti’s Leadership” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
"Aba thrives, Umuahia innovates, and Ohafia rises: The trio driving Abia State's growth under Governor Otti's leadership." Despite the crippling power challenges plaguing Ohafia, Nkporo, and Abiriba, where residents often endure excruciating power outages lasting up to months, the indomitable spirit of the people has given rise to economic miracles. Against all odds, entrepreneurs in these communities have harnessed their ingenuity to create thriving businesses, leveraging alternative energy sources and innovative technologies to stay afloat. From makeshift solar-powered farms to artisanal crafts and small-scale manufacturing, the people of Ohafia, Nkporo, and Abiriba have defied the limitations imposed by inadequate power…
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Jan
12
2025
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Northerners Have No Moral Right To Reject Tinubu In 2027 – Shehu Sani

Northerners Have No Moral Right To Reject Tinubu In 2027 – Shehu Sani

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
Northerners Have No Moral Right To Reject Tinubu In 2027 – Shehu Sani The senator who represented Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, from 2015 to 2019, Shehu Sani, has said northerners have no moral right to vote out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come the 2027 general elections over the controversial tax reform bills. Sani, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and human rights activist, said northerners opposing Tinubu’s tax reform bills had failed to criticise and hold to account, the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari which “failed.” Daily Trust reports that President Tinubu transmitted four tax…
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Jan
12
2025
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Major Shake-Up In Army As New GOCs, PSOs, MNJTF Commander Appointed

Major Shake-Up In Army As New GOCs, PSOs, MNJTF Commander Appointed

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Major Shake-up In Army As New GOCs, PSOs, MNJTF Commander Appointed The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede has appointed new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), new Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), new Corps Commanders and a new Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in a strategic move to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency. The newly appointed GOCs are Major General OT Olatoye from Nigerian Army School of Infantry to Headquarters 82 Division/Joint Task Force (JTF) South East Operation Udoka (OPUK) as GOC 82 Division/Commander JTF OPUK and Maj Gen EF Oyinlola from Department of Military Secretary to Headquarters…
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Jan
12
2025
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Los Angeles Fires Expand Despite Huge Fire Fighting Efforts

Los Angeles Fires Expand Despite Huge Fire Fighting Efforts

Foreign Affairs, Mishap, News Flash, World News
Los Angeles Fires Expand Despite Huge Fire Fighting Efforts The largest of the Los Angeles’ fires spread toward previously untouched neighborhoods Saturday, forcing new evacuations and dimming hopes that the disaster was coming under control. Across the city, at least 11 people have died as multiple fires have ripped through residential areas since Tuesday, razing thousands of homes in destruction that US President Joe Biden likened to a “war scene.” Despite huge firefighting efforts, the Palisades fire’s expansion prompted evacuation orders in ritzy neighborhoods along its eastern flank, which include the famous Getty Center art museum. ‘We aren’t just a…
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