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National Arts Theatre will be ready by November -Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and culture Lai Mohammed has assured that the National theater which is under reconstruction will be completed and inaugurated by November. He said this on Saturday after touring the facility and inspecting the work that has been done thus far. He praised the Bankers’ Committee for supplying the project’s funding and also assured that the project will not be an abandoned project. “From what we have seen, a lot of work has been undertaken here since our last visit in December 2021.“We are satisfied with the progress that has been made. We are hopeful. And we have…
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Insecurity: “As the Governor of Kaduna State I will recall the ECOMOG soldiers who fought in Liberia and Sierra Leone wars to lead the battle” – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has expressed that if elected Governor of Kaduna state, he will recall the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) soldiers who fought in the Liberia and Sierra Leone wars to lead the state’s fight against terrorists. Sani made this known in a post on Facebook. He also said he will organize and train communities and villages on how to defend themselves against terrorists . He wrote: “As the Governor of Kaduna State I will recall the ECOMOG soldiers who fought in Liberia and Sierra Leone wars to lead the battle; and I…
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Ramadan: Seek Allah’s forgiveness to make insurgency a thing of the past in our country – Makinde tells Muslims
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has enjoined muslim faithfuls to seek for God’s forgiveness to end the issue of insurgency in the country. Muslims across the globe on Saturday commenced the one month Ramadan fast. Makinde in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, admonished Muslims to extend their hands of fellowship to Muslims and non-Muslims He said, “I am happy to see that Muslims in the state and across Nigeria are able to join their counterparts across the world to observe this year’s Ramadan fast.“It is a thing of joy to note that our…
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How phone call saved me from boarding Abuja-Kaduna train on Monday – Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Achebe
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has revealed that he was to board the Abuja-Kaduna train that was attacked on Monday, March 28. He disclosed this on Saturday, April 2, when Igbo leaders under the aegis of Ahamefuna Socio-cultural organisation converged in Enugu. Igwe Achebe said he got a phone call over an emergency when he was about to board the train and so had to leave the train station. “I was among the passengers meant to be on the train last Monday because I had a meeting I was supposed to be attending. I was already at…
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South-East is being Shortchanged, we need an extra State – Ekweremadu
Senator Ike Ekweremadu has expressed that the South East is shortchanged and needs an extra state to compete with the rest of the country in terms of opportunities and also in the national assembly. Ekweremadu made this known on Saturday at a town hall meeting in Enugu state. He said the fair thing to do is to add an extra state to the region as the short change affects the region in voting and resource distribution at the national assembly He said: “The number [in the national assembly] is lopsided, because of the way the states were created,” he said.“Right…
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Adeboye reveals message he got after the death of his son that made it easier to deal with the grief
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has revealed how he was able to overcome his grief after the death of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye who died in May 2021. The cleric while speaking to the congregation on the theme Signs and Wonders recalled a message he got from a spiritual daughter. He said: “When I lost my son last year, then I was deeply in sorrow, I got a text from one of my daughters that suddenly turned the tide. What she wrote was simply this: “Daddy, let God carry you.”
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BREAKING: 2023: Yahaya Bello officially declares intention to run for President
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has officially declared his intention to join the 2023 Presidential race.The occasion took place in Abuja on Saturday and was witnessed by some eminent Nigerians like Senator Jonathan Zwingina, Femi Fani-Kayode, among others. Zwingina described the Presidential aspirant as a detribalized Nigerian, who governs Kogi with appointees from other states. He said the Governor uprooted insecurity from Kogi adding that the state would have been a breeding ground for kidnapping and banditry, but for his leadership skills.
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“Why do you think these terrorists are concentrated in Kaduna?” – Reno Omokri reveals
Reno Omokri has shared reasons why terrorists are more concentrated in Kaduna State. Reno in a tweet claimed that attacks are happening in Kaduna because President Buhari lived in the state from 1989 till 2015 when he became the President of Nigeria. He said the president was the grand patron of Miyetti Allah where he said terrorists emerged from. “Nigerians think. Why do you think these terrorists are concentrated in Kaduna? That is where Buhari lived from 1989 until he became President in 2015,” he tweeted.“He was grand patron of Miyetti Allah. Do Google it. And many of these terrorists…
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Banky W dumps MDP for PDP, declares intention to run for house of rep.
Singer, Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W has dumped the Modern Democratic Party (MDP) for the People’s Democratic party (PDP) as he declares his intention to represent Eti-Osa Federal Constituency of Lagos State in the House of Representatives He made this known in a tweet on his official Twitter page. According to him, Nigerians should no longer be content with shouting on the sidelines but must get into the system and fix it. He said: “I will once again be answering the call to serve to represent Eti-Osa Federal Constituency of Lagos State in the House of Representatives on…
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2023: Is there a plot by the elites to sideline the South East? – Pete Edochie
Veteran Actor, Pete Edochie has said that it is long overdue for the country to have a president of Igbo Extraction. Speaking in an interview with BBC Igbo, Edochie questioned if it is a plot by the elites to sideline the SouthEast region from having the number one seat in the land. He said the Asiwaju of Lagos should leave power so that the youths who are healthier and are capable of moving the nation forward will take over. “Many people like Tinubu are too old and too weak to run for the presidency. He has been in power for…
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Insecurity: If Mr President does not take any action, we will deploy foreign mercenaries – El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has vowed to deploy foreign mercenaries to tackle the issue of insecurity in the country. He made this known while speaking with journalists shortly after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on recent attacks in the state. El-Rufai noted that he and his counterparts will take actions to protect the lives of their people if the President makes no move. Speaking in Hausa, El-Rufai said, “I have complained to Mr president and I swear to God, if action is not taken, we as governors will take actions to protect the lives of our people.“If it means…
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Buhari applauds Microsoft as it builds first African engineering hub in Nigeria with 27,000 jobs in view
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that Nigeria is happy to welcome more initiatives and investments in digital technology.President Buhari commended Microsoft for building an engineering hub, African Development Centre, worth $200 million, in Nigeria.Receiving the President of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith, at the State House, accompanied by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Ali Pantami, the President expressed his regime’s commitment to supporting digital technology development in the country “I have been informed that the African Development Centre in Nigeria is Microsoft’s first engineering hub in Africa as the current investment stands at about $200 million,’’ Buhari was quoted…
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