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Jan

2024

Wake Up And Save Nigeria From Collapse – Peter Obi Urges President Tinubu

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

‘Wake Up From Your Sleeping Bed And Save Nigeria From Collapse’—Peter Obi Urges Tinubu After Gruesome Murder Of Ekiti Monarchs The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to step up and address the escalating security crisis gripping the nation. The appeal comes in the wake of the brutal killing of the Elesun of Esun Ekiti and Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti by suspected kidnappers. It was earlier reported that suspected kidnappers had killed two traditional rulers in Ekiti State The monarchs were said to be returning from a…

Jan

2024

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List Of Nigerians Who Own Private Jet And Their Networth

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Business, News Flash

List Of Nigerians Who Own Private Jets And Their Net Worth Owning a private jet in Nigeria isn’t just for convenience, but also a display of wealth and affluence as many Nigerians ranging from politicians, to artists and also pastors have been known to acquire private jets. AMB Reports that on an average, the maintenance of a private jet costs about $500,000 to $1 million (approx. N290 million – N580 million) per year yet people still pay this huge sum. There are also general checks that should be done on a private jet which include ‘C’ checks, software checks, fuel…

Jan

2024

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Yul Edochie Holds First Online Service, Narrates How He Came Into Ministry

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Religion

Yul Edochie Holds First Online Service, Narrates How He Was Called Into Ministry Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, who recently launched his online ministry, conducted the inaugural church service on his YouTube channel, True Salvation Ministry. During the virtual gathering held on Sunday, Yul delved into his spiritual journey, sharing his divine calling and the moment he felt God’s direct guidance. Reflecting on instances where others recognized his potential for ministry, he revealed that a life-altering car accident on the Ore road was the turning point that led him to fully embrace his calling. Following a narrow escape from a fatal…

Jan

2024

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Tinubu Should Be In Guinness World Records – Peter Obi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Should Be In Guinness World Records For Causing Nigerians Most Hardship – Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has stated that President Bola Tinubu should be in the Guinness World Records for “causing Nigerians the most hardship – untold hardship.” Obi added that he had put the 2023 general elections behind him already and he was now focusing on governance and real issues. Speaking in an interview with Vanguard, he noted that Nigerians on the streets could judge the performance of Tinubu so far since May 2023. Recall that…

Jan

2024

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Okpotemba Ohafia Praises Otti For Judicial Panel On Recovery Of Abia Stolen Assets And Funds

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

EXAMINING DR. ALEX OTTI'S JUDICIAL PANEL ON RECOVERY OF ABIA STOLEN ASSETS AND FUNDS. Perhaps, the biggest achievement of the less than one year administration of His Excellency, Dr Alex Chioma Otti remains his rare wisdom in setting up the Judicial Panel under the headship of renowned Justice Florence Duruoha-Igwe, a famed angel in the temple of Justice. When Alex Otti's one year scorecard will be written in just a few months, the contribution from the Judicial Panel alone will set new standards of goals setting in the overall performance indexes under the New Abia. Justice Duruoha and her Judicial…

Jan

2024

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I’m Not Ashamed To Dedicate My Professorship TO My Embattled Husband – Prof. Ndifon

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I’m not ashamed to dedicate my Professorship to my embattled husband – Prof Ndifon Wife of Professor Cyril Ndifon, the suspended and now remanded Head of the Law Department at the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Rita Ndifon has said she is not ashamed to be called his wife. Rita, who has just been confirmed a Professor by the same University, spoke yesterday during an appreciation service, where she dedicated her success and confirmation as a Prof to her beloved husband. The new Professor of Education expressed joy that through trials and turbulents, she never allowed any challenges to stop her…

Jan

2024

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Planned Relocation Of CBN And FAAN Is Just Tip Of The Iceberg – Bashir

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The Planned Relocation Of CBN And FAAN Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg - Bashir In light of the planned relocation of the headquarters of CBN and FAAN, Bashir Dalhatu, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Arewa Consultative Forum, has reacted to the matter. He stated that the planned relocation of FAAN and CBN to Lagos State is just the tip of the iceberg. He made this statement, pointing out that this is not the first time a major ministry, department, or agency has relocated to Lagos State. He further stated that there are other states in Nigeria,…

Jan

2024

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Betta Edu Trapped Because She Reported Someone Who Stole N42bn – Adeyanju

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, Politics

Betta Edu Was caught because she was fighting someone who she had reported had stolen N42bn - Adeyanju Betta Edu Was caught because she was fighting someone who she had reported had stolen N42bn - Adeyanju Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has expressed his perspective on the suspension of Betta Edu, stating that it is premature to draw any definitive conclusions about the effectiveness of her leadership in the wake of the suspension. Adeyanju highlighted that, in comparison, other ministers and ministries, particularly within the Ministry of Defense, have been involved in more severe misconduct than Beta Edu. The allegations…

Jan

2024

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FCT Abuja: Why Kidnappings And Banditry Is On The Increase – Wike

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Why Banditry, Kidnappings Increase In Abuja – Wike The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that inadequate equipment and operational vehicles were hampering the ongoing war against banditry and kidnappings in Abuja metropolis. Wike disclosed this on Monday during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, adding that there is an inadequacy of equipment to track criminals at some border communities of the FCT leading to a surge in kidnappings. He, however, assured residents that the security challenges would soon be addressed following the approval for emergency procurement by President Bola Tinubu. He said that…

Jan

2024

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Northern Senators Reject ‘Lopsided’ 2024 Budget, Relocation Of CBN, FAAN Offices

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

Northern Senators Break Silence On ‘Lopsided’ 2024 Budget, Relocation Of CBN, FAAN Offices Northern senators have rejected the planned relocation of some federal agencies from Abuja to Lagos just as they alleged lopsidedness in the distribution and allocation of resources in the 2024 budget against the North. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in an internal memo last week announced plans to transfer some of its departments to Lagos State, citing congestion at the headquarters in Abuja. After the CBN announcement, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, also ordered the relocation of the Federal Airports Authority of…