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May

2024

Supporters Stage One Million Man Solidarity Walk For Tinubu In Rivers

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Supporters Stage One Million Man Solidarity Walk For Tinubu In Rivers Supporters of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State have staged a one million-man solidarity walk in Rivers State. In a now-viral video, supporters of Tinubu could be heard singing in their native language as they waved the flag of the All Progressives Congress. Tinubu will be celebrating his one year as President of Nigeria come May 29. His administration has been a decisive and hard time for Nigerians, amid subsidy removal, forex instability among others. So many times, Mr President has promise to turn things around, with commitment towards…

May

2024

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Why I Reinstated Lamido Sanusi As Emir Of Kano – Governor Yusuf

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Why I Reinstated Lamido Sanusi As Kano Emir – Governor Yusuf The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, says the reinstatement of the deposed Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, was a fulfilment of a campaign promise. Mr Yusuf, on Thursday, signed the bill repealing the State Emirate Council Law 2019 that gave the state five emirate councils. The state House of Assembly on Thursday passed the bill for the dissolution of the four additional emirates created by the immediate past administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and the removal of all five emirs. The governor signed the bill at the…

May

2024

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You’re Joking – Kanayo O. Kanayo, Others Slam FG Over Ban On Money Rituals, Smoking In Movies

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You ‘re Joking – Kanayo .O. Kanayo, Mike Okri Slam FG Over Ban On Money Rituals, Smoking In Movies Veteran actor Kanayo .O. Kanayo alongside music icon Mike Okri has frowned at the Federal Government’s recent approval of the prohibition of smoking and glamorizing of money rituals and killings in Nigerian films, skits and music videos, describing such development as ‘a joke.’ The government on Wednesday, through the Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, Dr. Shaibu Husseini approved the “Prohibition of Money Ritual, Ritual Killing, Tobacco, Tobacco Product, Nicotine Product Promotion, glamorization, display in movies,…

May

2024

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We Have Elected Govts Worse Than Military – APC Chieftain, Lukman Blasts Tinubu

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We Have Elected Govts Worse Than Military – APC Chieftain, Lukman Blasts Tinubu A former National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has blasted his party for dashing the hopes of Nigerians in the last nine years. In a statement on Tuesday, while restating his membership of the party, Lukman said the worst part of the situation is that “we have elected governments, virtually at all levels, performing worse than military rulers.” He noted that 25 years after the advent of democracy in 1999, the welfare condition of Nigerians is unarguably worse, while…

May

2024

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Dennis Otuaror Who Paid N3Billion Bribe To Secure Political Appointment, Yet To Receive Appointment Letter

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DENNIS OTUAROR WHO PAID N3BILLION BRIBE TO SECURE POLITICAL APPOINTMENT, YET TO RECEIVE APPOINTMENT LETTERThree months after paying N3billion in bribes to families of Bola Tinubu made up of First Lady, Remi Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, Iyabo and a host of other rogue Presidential Aides to secure his appointment as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaror, is yet to receive his appointment letter.Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential spokesman who announced the appointment in March 2024 via a Press Statement, allegedly pocketed millions to do so.Insiders told me the President got wind of the bribe payments and has…

May

2024

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Kano Assembly Moves To Amend Emirs Law Amid Calls For Return Of Sanusi

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Kano Assembly Moves to Amend Emirs Law Amid Calls For Sanusi’s Return The Kano State House of Assembly has taken steps to amend the Kano State Emirs (Appointment and Deposition) Law which was previously employed by former governor Abdullahi Ganduje to dethrone the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. The decision was made during a plenary session on Tuesday following a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hussien Dala, who represents the Dala constituency. Monday’s proposed amendments come amidst growing calls for the reinstatement of the deposed Emir Sanusi who was removed from his position in a controversial move…

May

2024

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Govt Shutdown School As Teacher Beat 8-Year-Old Pupil To Coma

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Govt Shutdown School As Teacher Beat 8-Year-Old Pupil To Coma A 30-year-old teacher has been arrested for allegedly beating an 8-year-old pupil into a coma in Anambra state. The Anambra state government has permanently shut down Landmark School Mgbakwu in the Awka North Local Government Area. The commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed this to reporters in her office on Monday. She had summoned the school’s proprietor and the teacher involved, Faith Nwonye, to explain the incident that led to the brutalization of the primary two pupils. Speaking shortly after the meeting, Chuma-Udeh explained that the school’s closure was…

May

2024

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Gov Otti At Cambridge University Conference Says Africa Has Not Done Enough For Youth Participation In Politics

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

GOV OTTI AT CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE SAYS AFRICA HAS NOT DONE ENOUGH FOR YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says African leaders have not done enough to give the youths the voice they need to play significant roles in continental politics, despite making up about 75% of continent’s population. Governor Otti stated this at the weekend in the United Kingdom, at the Cambridge Africa Business Conference, hosted by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, where he featured on the fireside chat which focused on the topic, 'Africa Together - Public/Private Partnerships'. Responding to a…

May

2024

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“Go And Bring Husband To Daddy”, Ooni Of Ife Tells Daughter As She Turns 30

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“Go And Bring Husband To Daddy”, Ooni Of Ife Tells Daughter As She Turns 30 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II has celebrated his daughter, Princess Adeola, as she turns 30 today, May 20. Praying for his daughter, in a post via his Instagram handle on Monday, May 20, the monarch urged his daughter to bring a husband to him as she has turned 30. Sharing a photo of her showing just her side view, the Ooni wrote: “Princess Adeola, Aanuoluwapo, Atutunini, Bamdefe Ogunwusi, Omo Ojaja II. I am truly grateful for the fulfilling life you have…

May

2024

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Oba Of Benin Accuses EFCC Of Corruption

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Oba Of Benin Accuses EFCC Of Corruption Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is aiding crimes in the country. The monarch made the allegations when he received the new Benin Zonal Director of EFCC, Effa Okim in his Palace in Benin on Monday. He cited a case involving unnamed former palace officials who were left off the hook after they were arrested for fraud and handed over to EFCC in Benin for investigation and prosecution. The Oba alleged that some EFCC operatives allegedly handled the case with kid gloves, which led to…