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Insecurity: Involve the youths in all facets of the economy – Obasanjo tells Uzodinma
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodinma on how he can get rid of “bad boys” and end insecurity in the state. Obasanjo during a dinner organised by Uzodimma to mark his 85th birthday in Owerri on Wednesday, urged the Governor to ensure an increase of youth participation in all facets of the economy in the state. According to a statement by Uzodinma’s Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu, Obasanjo appealed to the governor not to ignore the youths regardless of how their behaviour may seem. He said: “Hope is your name, it means a lot because…
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APC still remains the better choice when compared with the other party – El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai has said the ruling all Progressives Congress APC remains the better choice for Nigerians Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on the Night of March 9, he expressed belief that the APC will win the presidential election as well the majority of governorship elections come 2023 “I think Nigerians expect much more than we have done but if Nigerians reflect deeply and compare with the other party, we are still a better choice . I believe that in 2023, the APC is going to win the presidential election as well as the majority…
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(photos)Alleged killer of SuperTV CEO, Chidinma Ojukwu crowned ‘Miss Cell 2022’
Chidinma Ojukwu, the alleged killer of Super TV CEO who is currently in the Kirikiri correctional facility has been crowned Miss cell 2022. The event was done to mark the 2022 International Women’s day celebration.
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Dele Momodu visited me in detention when many big people were afraid to speak up – Sunday Igboho
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho has disclosed that Journalist and Presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, visited him in detention.Igboho in a video he shared expressed surprise that Momodu could visit him while he was detained in Cotonou, Benin Republic.The freedom fighter, who was recently released by the Benin Republic government, said the presidential aspirant risked everything to visit him while he was detained “when many big people were even afraid to speak up for me” “I was very surprised that Chief Momodu could do this when many big people were even afraid to speak up for me.“He prayed for me and…
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I have no regrets leaving PDP – Umahi
Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi has expressed that he has no regrets leaving the People’s Democratic party PDP for the ruling All Progressives Congress APC. Umahi was on Tuesday sacked as Governor by a Federal High Court. The governor stated this while addressing members and supporters of the party during a solidarity rally held at the Udensi Water Fountain Roundabout in Abakaliki. Umahi appealed for calm and assured APC faithful, supporters that the Judgment sacking him as Governor will not stand He said: “I have no regrets leaving PDP. The judgement sacking me as your governor will not stand…
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Man writes to cult to publicly denounce his membership, says he has given his life to Christ
A young man, Reje Agbor Ojong from Cross River State has written to the Aro-Bagar confraternity to publicly denounce his membership from the cult. In the letter dated March 8, 2022, the young man said that he joined the cult group ignorantly but has now given his life to Christ. “I state categorically that I will no longer have anything to do with the cult group. All members of the group should henceforth leave me alone as I have given my life to Christ. Law enforcement agencies have been accordingly notified, please.” he said
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Catholic church recalls Lagos priest who banned Igbo songs
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos Archdiocese, Adewale Alfred, has recalled the parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu Owa, James Anelu, placed on indefinite suspension following his ban on Igbo songs in his parish. The Catholic church, in a circular signed by Anthony Godonu, the Director of Communications of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, recalled Anele and instructed that he reconciles with the parishioners and amend his errors. The circular read, “Following a thorough investigation, conducted in consultation with the Parish Pastoral Council, the Parish Laity Council and Ad hoc Committee set up by the Archbishop, it was discovered…
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BRT vehicle used to assault Bamise locally built; has no inbuilt camera – Sanwo-Olu says
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured that investigations in the murder of 22-year-old Bamise Ayanmole are ongoing. He explained that the particular BRT she boarded had no inbuilt camera as it was locally built.He stated this while briefing reporters on Tuesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan to commemorate International Women’s Day. “There were inbuilt cameras and trackers in buses procured abroad for BRT operations. But those acquired locally to shore up the BRT fleet did not have cameras.“The particular bus in which the slain victim rode was one of the buses locally supplied,” a statement signed…
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PDP notifies INEC of nominees to replace Umahi and his deputy
The People’s Democratic party PDP has notified the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC of it’s nominees to replace Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe following their sack by a Federal High Court Judgment. A federal high court judge, Inyang Ekwo, ruled that the constitution does not recognize transfer of ballot from one party to another. Ekwo had also ordered INEC to receive from the PDP, names of persons to replace Umahi and his deputy, or in the alternative, conduct a fresh gubernatorial election in Ebonyi state in line with section 177 (c) of the 1999 constitution, as…
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2023: I will soon officially declare my stand on running for President – Osinbajo
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said he would soon declare his stance on running for the Presidency in 2023. This was according to a statement by his spokesman, Laolu Akande, while responding to questions from State House correspondents on Tuesday.He said the Vice President is currently committed to his job of working with President Muhammadu Buhari. “Well, like he has said up to this time, he is committed to the work that he is elected as Vice President and to support the President.“That is what he is focused on now; and like I have also said in my last tweet,…
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Umahi’s sack: “Votes cast in an election belong to a live candidate and not the political party” – Ozekhome flaws Court Judgment
Senior advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome has flawed the judgment of an Abuja high Court which led to the sack of Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe. Ozekhome in a statement he signed made it known that votes cast in an election belong to the candidate and not the party. According to him, the party merely serves as the vehicle or sponsor. He said it is the candidate that stands to win or lose and not the party quoting section 141 of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) Ozekhome further stated that a Governor already sworn in…
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Umahi’s sack: “Other Governors who defected will be affected” – Shehu Sani
A former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has reacted to a court ruling which sacked the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe He said the court ruling would also affect other serving governors who defected. Reacting in a tweet, Sani wrote; “The Court sacking of Ebonyi Governor will affect other serving Governors that defected.”
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