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Aug

2024

Michael Okpara’s Leadership Award: 6 Govs, Arthur Eze, Patience Jonathan, Storm Abuja Tomorrow

News Flash, People & Events, Personality, Politics

Six govs, Arthur Eze, Patience Jonathan, Storm Abuja tomorrow for Michael Okpara’s Leadership Award THE Governors of Cross River State, Bauchi state, Enugu, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi states as well the former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan and Business mogul, Arthur Eze will storm Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital tomorrow, August 22, to receive the Premier’s Prize, award in honour of Rt. Honourable Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, the famous politician who reigned as Premier of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria, from 1959 -1966. The Governors are: Bassey Otu of Cross River state, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, as well…

Aug

2024

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How Tinubu Transformed My Life Within 24 Hours After I Met Him – IGP Egbetokun

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How Tinubu Transformed My Life Within 24 Hours After I Met Him In 1998 – IGP Egbetokun The Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun has said that President Bola Tinubu transformed his life in 1998 within 24 hours when he first met him as a young officer noting that President Bola Tinubu made a significant impact on his life and career. Egbetokun who made the revelations at the unveiling of a book in his honour titled, “Readings in Policing, Peace, and Security” at the Police Conference Centre, Abuja said, “I thank the Almighty God by whose grace I’m alive…

Aug

2024

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Principal Clerk Of Presbyterian Church Of Nigeria Most. Rev. Miracle Ajah Ph.D Celebrates Birthday Today, Dedicates Official Residence(Details Inside)

Birthday, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

Beloved in Christ, Today is my birthday—praise God! Join me on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, in Aba for the celebration and the dedication of the new Principal Clerk's residence by the Prelate and Moderator of the General Assembly. You are cordially invited!

Aug

2024

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Re: Is Gov Alex Otti Actually A Doctor? – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha(Chief Press Secretary To Gov Alex Otti OFR)

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Personality, Politics

RE: IS GOV ALEX OTTI ACTUALLY A DOCTOR? It is simply not clear what Chinonye Mba, an intellectual lilliputian and author of the above referenced piece, intends to achieve other than to fruitlessly labour to launder the image of Okezie Ikpeazu, the erstwhile Abia State Governor - his paymaster - just to earn a morsel of porridge as a reward. Unfortunately for him, his writeup was coming at a time many Abia indigenes and residents have resolved to forget about Okezie Ikpeazu and his inglorious eight years of waste and move forward with a progressive, result-driven and serious-minded government. He…

Jul

2024

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“I Withdraw All My Respect For You Whole Soyinka”- Charlie-Boy Reacts To The Renaming Of National Theatre

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"I Withdraw All My Respect For You Wole Soyinka. How Our MIGHTYs Have Fallen, For Beans, Ewa, Dodo, Is It For Rice’?” ………Charly Boy reacts to the renaming of National theatre after professor Wole Soyinka, says he withdraws all his respect for him. According to him: “Uncle WOLE I henceforth withdraw all the respect I once had for you. “When late Jimmyjohnson talked about you in the 90s, I thought he was only yabbing you. “Wow! How some of our MIGHTYs have fallen, for beans, ewa, dodo, is it for rice’?.”

Jul

2024

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All Roads Lead To Asaga Ohafia As Dr. Uma Eleazu Celebrates Wife On Her Ascendency To The Prestigious UKE – IWU

Abia North, Abia State, Arts And Culture, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

All Roads Lead To Asaga Ohafia As Dr. Uma Eleazu Celebrates Wife Elder Chief Mrs. Njansi Anya Uma Eleazu On Her Ascendency To The Prestigious UKE - IWU. The event which will take place at Country home of Dr. Uma Eleazu after the official traditional outing at the Asaga Ohafia Town Hall. The Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu EMETU is expected to represent the ABIA State Governor Dr. Alex Otti OFR at event . Also expected at the event are member representing Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa and Member representing Ohafia South Hon. Chief Kalu Nwoke (Etiokwe)…

Jul

2024

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Igbos Share Ancestral Links With Yorubas, But Many Don’t Know – Ooni Of Ife

Arts And Culture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Personality

Igbos Share Ancestral Links With Yorubas, But Many Don’t Know – Ooni Of Ife Ooni Ogunwusi Enitan AdeyeyeOften compared with his predecessor, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, who passed away in 2015, Oba Ogunwusi also addresses the criticism he usually faces over his more liberal social engagements and frolicking with young Nigerian celebrities. The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, a foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland, is, no doubt, one of the most talked-about traditional rulers in Nigeria. In June, he spoke exclusively with PREMIUM TIMES at the Eko Hotel in Lagos on the sidelines of a ceremony announcing the 2024 Africa Fashion…

Jul

2024

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Gov Otti Attends Grand Civic Reception Of The Honourable Justice CHIOMA Nwosu-Iheme, JSC By Her Friends In Owerri, IMO State

Judiciary, Entertainment, News Flash, Personality

Governor Alex Otti attends the grand civic reception of The Honourable Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme, JSC by her friends in Owerri, Imo State. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti Joined Friends and Associates of The Honourable Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme, JSC to celebrate her well deserved elevation to the Supreme Court - the Highest Court of the Land. Dr. Otti extolled the virtues of Honourable Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme, JSC, as an amazon and a shinning star on the bench. He applauded Honourable Justice Nwosu-Iheme for attaining the pinnacle of the legal profession. The occasion was graced by…

Jul

2024

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The Daura Homage Of The Disgruntled And The Obsessed Northern Politicians Will Fail – Senator Shehu Sani

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The Daura Homage of The Disgruntled And The Obsessed Northern Politicians Will Fail - Senator Shehu Sani The recent visits by some prominent Northern politicians to Daura appears to be the Usual Eid homage,but looking deeper and beyond the facade,it’s surreptitiously a new attempt to build a strong northern alliance using ex President Buhari as a rallying point to challenge and evict President Tinubu’s Government in 2027.It’s a regrouping of Northern political forces for the next general election.A project that will eventually kiss the dust. They want to resurrect Buhari’s political charm and mobilise the gullible.Thesame Buhari that led Nigeria…

Jun

2024

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Why I Don’t Wear Wristwatches – Ooni Of Ife

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Why I Don’t Wear Wristwatches – Ooni Of Ife A foremost traditional ruler, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, (Ojaja II), has shared some personal details about his fashion sense. The monarch stated that he does not wear wristwatches and has a passion for designing his own shoes He made the disclosure in a recent interview with journalists in Lagos, where he unveiled his grand plans for his 50th birthday celebration, among other topical issues. The Ooni revealed that he does not wear wristwatches because he believes that time belongs to God. “For me, every second counts,…