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I will return to my farm after May 29 – Ortom says
Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has said that he will return to his farm after he hands over power on May 29. Ortom who failed to clinch his senatorial bid said he will find something else to do Ortom, who disclosed this on Arise TV, insisted that ‘market was not good’ during his outing to claim a seat at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly. When asked ‘how was the market’ after he…
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”What is this resemblance” – Twitter users react to photo of a young man bearing a striking resemblance with Ojukwu
Twitter users have pointed out that a Nigerian pharmacist, Emeka, resembles the late Igbo leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Coincidentally, the pharmacist who shared the photos on Thursday, April 6, 2023, also bore the same name as the late Ojukwu The post has elicited varying reactions on Twitter, with many users telling him to ‘ask some serious questions
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2023 polls: Wait patiently and allow our legal system to run its course – Buhari says in Easter message
President Muhammadu Buhari in his easter message has told Nigerians who are dissatisfied with the just concluded election to explore legal options in ventilating their grievances A statement personally signed by Buhari on Friday said this year’s Easter is about renewed hope and a glorious future for Nigeria. According to him, Easter is the triumph of light over darkness. Buhari said, “I join Christians in Nigeria and around the world to celebrate Easter, which commemorates…
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The Senate Presidency should go to the South East for equity and justice – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has said it will only be fair to give the Senate Presidency to the South East. He said the South East has senators that are competent enough to be Senate President, if the rules of the Red Chamber, particularly the ranking norm, were to be considered. He said the former governor of Abia State and senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, should be considered for the position…
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What happened in Lagos was a war on Lagosians – GRV speaks on Lagos state Governorship election
Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has insisted that the Guber elections in Lagos state was a war on the occupants of the state Speaking on Arise Television’s morning show on Friday, Rhodes-Vivour noted that the responsibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must improve amid the election’s conduction. Rhodes-Vivour said, “What happened in Lagos was a war on Lagosians no matter how they want to colour it or module…
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House of Representatives seeks compulsory five-year practice for Nigerian doctors before migration
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to address the growing trend of Nigerian-trained medical and dental practitioners leaving the country for better opportunities overseas. The proposed amendment to the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act would require such practitioners to work in Nigeria for at least five years before being granted a full licence to practice. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson, seeks to ensure the availability of quality healthcare…
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The only language Falz understood when he was younger was arrest and detention – Femi Falana tells those asking him to talk to his son over hs attack on the Government
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana has revealed some things about his son. He made the revelation reacting to those who have been calling to talk to his son over his attack on the Government. Falana, who made the disclosure on Sunday while speaking at the 2nd anniversary of the Odumakin Oluyinka Lecture in Lagos, explained that Falz’s action was a result of what he was made to experience while growing up. He said that his…
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I will be far away from Abuja as possible after May 29 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that after he hands over on the 29th of May, he will be far away from Abuja as possible. The president has always reiterated how much he looks forward to retiring and returning to his hometown in Daura, Katsina State. According to a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the president disclosed this at the State House in Abuja while receiving the outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Wendy…
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Yes Daddy: Peoples Gazette suspends reporter responsible for alleged fake audio between Peter Obi and Bishop Oyedepo
The Peoples Gazette, which reported the alleged leaked audio conversation between Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP and Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church has suspended one of its reporters Ayoola Babalola for one month without pay for violating the newspaper’s social media policy. This was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Peoples Gazette, announcing the suspension. The statement contained in a memo signed by the Deputy Managing…
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I’m sad to be leaving, Nigeria is so much fun – Outgoing British Commissioner, Laing
Outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Wendy Laing, has said that she is sad to be leaving Nigeria. She said she had a fabulous time in the country and would love to return. Laing spoke yesterday, April 5, during a farewell visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, after a four-and-a half years tour of duty. Laing said, “I’m sad to be leaving. Nigeria is so much fun, I had a…
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If Tinubu is on fire, I will not urinate on him – Reno Omokri
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Reno Omokri has described President-elect, Bola Tinubu as a ”known Drog Lord”. He shared this in a post on Instagram preaching on morals. According to him, if Tinubu is on Fire, he won’t urinate on him to quench the fire. He further expressed hope that the Supreme Court overturns his victory and also promised to torment him if otherwise. He wrote; ”A culture where money, rather than…
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Some children aren’t in school because they can’t afford N80 as Parent Levy – Buhari’s aide, Maryam Uwais
Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Investments, Maryam Uwais has expressed that there are children who are out of school because their parents can’t afford to pay an N80 levy Uwais who spoke during a Channels Television interview, blamed the country’s population for the increasing figure of out-of-school children. She called on the state governments to take up their responsibilities in reducing the number of out-of-school children. She said: “We have a population…
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