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Ondo is a Poor State – Governor Akeredolu
Rotimi Aketedolu, Governor of Ondo, has described his state as poor. He said this during the launch of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) codenamed “Amotekun” (leopard), a joint security initiative by south-west governors. He said, “I must convey the apologies of two of our governors who are not here. What has happened is part of problems you face in harmattan period, particularly when you are from a rich state that you believe you can come with a helicopter but helicopter now says that it cannot land. ” “But those of us who came by road, we arrived safely. You…
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Fresh crisis as South Africans Serve Nigerians, others Eviction Notice.
A fresh crisis may be underway as some indigenes of Keimoes and Upington areas of northern cape province in South Africa have given Nigerians and other foreign national a 12-hour ultimatum to vacate their communities. Adetola Olubajo, president of Nigeria Union in South Africa, made this known in a statement on Thursday. According to Olubajo, the notice comes after an “ugly incident” that took place on Wednesday between a police officer and a Nigerian where the Nigerian man from Ebonyi stat stabbed the policeman. “After the horrific incident, the community members of Keimoes and environs went on rampage burning and…
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PDP is the biggest Obstacle to good Governance – Presidency
The presidency has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its “terminal decline and future in national politics.” According to a statement by Garba Shehu, he asked the PDP their business about alleged love lost between President Buhari and the APC. “What do they know? Who sent them?”, he queried. “Today, the PDP represents the single biggest obstacle to good governance and change that the country needs and the people are yearning for. “Both self-respect and sound political judgement demand that the Party takes an introspective look at itself after two successive defeats in national elections, asking what went wrong…
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Implement Regulations for Online Media – Lai Mohammed tells NBC
Lai Mohammed minister of information and culture, has asked the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to implement regulations for online media. According to a statement by Segun Adeyemi, his media aide, on Thursday, Mohammed directed the NBC to implement measures that will reposition the broadcast industry, create jobs and promote local content. The statement read thus, “Following my satisfaction with the report which was very professional and detailed, I wish to direct the commission to take the necessary measures to effect the implementation of the various provisions therein. ” “This directive covers the provision for the regulation of the web and…
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JAMB orders ABU to offer Girl Medicine
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board ( JAMB) has ordered Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) to admit a female candidate from Niger State, Thomas Goodness Shekwobyalo medicine instead of the anatomy she was offered. The candidate had alleged that she was denied admission for medicine because she is a Christian and that she scored 309 to come top in Niger State but religious factor was used against her. Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede at a review meeting with stakeholders from the university expressed that admission should have been given out on merit rather than on state basis. In lieu of…
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NUC splits Mass Communication into Six different Courses
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced that mass communication would no longer be a single course across Nigerian universities from the year 2020. According to Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, NUC executive secretary, who made this disclosure during a media chat with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the course would now be unbundled into over 6 six different courses. “We have almost concluded the unbundling of Mass Communication. At the end of the first quarter (of 2020), Mass Communication will not be existing as a stand-alone degree programme because it is too wide. “We are unbundling the programme into seven different…
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Nigerians react as Reverend Sister Marries Police Officer
In a viral photo shared on the Internet, a lady once identified as a Catholic reverend sister was seen in her pre-wedding photos with her police officer husband. Sharing the photos on Facebook, many Nigerians have expressed their love and courage for her decision saying instead of deceiving herself, she has rather chosen a noble path.
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Rachael Okonkwo becomes Enugu State Ambassador on Youth Development
Popular Actress, Rachael Okonkwo has been appointed the ambassador on youth development in Enugu state. Veteran Nollywood actress, Joy Helen took to her Instagram page to announce the news. Sharing a picture of the latest Enugu State ambassador with the governor of the state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi the veteran actress wrote: “Well deserved.. Enugu state Ambassador on youth development. It can only be God @rechaelokonkwo Ugo oma …child of grace.”
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EFCC conduct search in Shehu Sani’s Home.
Shehu Sani who represented Kaduna Central at the senate from 2015 to 2019, is currently being investigated by the anti-graft agency on allegation bodering on extortion as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday searched his Abuja home in Wuse 2, around 3;30pm, The former lawmaker was arrested by the EFCC before the new year and got a 14-day court order to further detain him for further probing. Shehu Sani, who has always been very vocal on Twitter, has remained mute ever since his ordeal with the anti-corruption agency.
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Nnamdi Kanu is using Biafra to Scam Gullible Igbos – Gov Umahi
Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has said that IPOB is a fraudulent means for Nnamdi Kanu to blackmail Igbos. He said, “Our people are being deceived to spend huge among of money to finance what they know nothing about while Nnamdi Kanu spend it on his personal issues.” He said Kanu has resorted to using cheap lies and blackmails against his government on social media to gain the empathy from some Igbos, asking the public to disregard such information. The Governor said he had to respond to the IPOB leader so as to let the public know his new…
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Only Bomb differentiates FG from Boko Haram – Bishop Kukah
Matthew Kukah, Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese, says it is only the use of bomb that differentiates the federal government from Boko Haram insurgents. Kukah said this on Tuesday while speaking with Catholic Charity Aid to the Church in Need, in the UK. The bishop reportedly accused the government of using different methods to achieve the same goal of “Islamic dominance like Boko Haram.” “The only difference between the government and Boko Haram is (that) Boko Haram is holding a bomb,” Kukah was quoted as saying. “They are using the levers of power to secure the supremacy of Islam, which…
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Sanwo-Olu celebrates Wife on her Birthday
Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu has taken to twitter to celebrate his wife, Joke Sanwo-olu as she becomes a year older. Sharing a photo of her, he wrote; ”Like a tree planted by water, Ibijoke mi continues to bring forth fruit and blossom. She is a rare gem, passionate about her family, society and the world. Thank you for all you are to me, our family and our state. Happy birthday my dearest @jokesanwoolu
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