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I Will Do Everything To Make Sure My Father Succeeds – Asari Dokubo Speaks After Meeting Tinubu
A former leading agitator in the oil-rich South-South region, Alhaji Asari Dokubo has pledged his support to the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The agitator vowed that he would do everything within his power to ensure that Tinubu’s government succeeds. Dokubo stated this on Friday shortly after his meeting with the president at the State House, […]
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NACJ felicitates Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin, deputy, Fadeyi
…Calls for mutual executive-legislative relations The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists, NACJ, Oyo State Chapter, has felicitated Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin as the Speaker of the state House of Assembly and his deputy, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi. The association, in a statements issued on behalf of the acting chairman in the state, Comrade ‘Lekan Sobowale, by […]
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I’m Not On The Run – Malami
Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has debunked claims of being on the run. It was alleged that Malami left the country in a bid to evade arrest and investigation following the suspension of Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, over his conduct while […]
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Photostory: Sanwo-Olu, Others Attend 10th Year Remembrance Of Tinubu’s Mother
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; and other dignitaries on Thursday, attended the 10th year remembrance Fidau of President Bola Tinubu’s mother, late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji. The event took place at De Blue Roof, LTV, Agidingbi area of Ikeja, Lagos. This was revealed in a post on the […]
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How Tinubu can turn Nigeria around
By Adeolu Arisekola. NIGERIA is the most populous country on the African continent. With a population of over 200 million people, Nigeria is one of the largest economies in Africa, with an estimated GDP of $514.05 billion as of 2021. The country has a diverse cultural and religious population, with over 250 ethnic groups and […]
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Oyo NUJ lauds Tinubu’s appointment of Zacch
The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing “a great ambassador for young, forward-looking” people and ex-Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr Zacch Adedeji, as Special Adviser on Revenue. A statement by Comrade Demola Babalola, chairman of the union, on Thursday described the […]
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Sanwo-Olu Felicitates With Ambode At 60
He said Ambode had contributed immensely as a former Accountant-General as well as ex-Governor to the growth and development of Lagos State in different capacities, especially in the finance sector. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with his predecessor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a […]
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Gbajabiamila Resigns From House Of RepsHis letter of resignation was presented on the floor of the House and read by the speaker.
A file photo of the Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila. (Credit: Twitter/@femigbaja) Former Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has resigned from the House of Representatives to take up his role as Chief of Staff to the president. His letter of resignation was presented on the floor of the house and read by the speaker, […]
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Senator Jilbrin Barau has been elected Deputy Senate President unopposed.
Senator Dave Umahi nominated him while Senator Saliu Mustapha seconded the motion. Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Tambuwal declare him elected unopposed as there was no counter-nomination. This is coming after Senator Godswill Akpabio won the senate president race in a keenly contested election.
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2023 Elections: INEC, APC Dishonoured Abiola’s Memory, Says PDP
Against the backdrop of Democracy Day, the party urged Nigerians to demand the entrenchment of democratic tenets in the nation’s polity. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining democracy and disrespecting the memory of the presumed winner of the June 12, […]
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SENATE PRESIDENCY: EMERGENCE OF OSITA IZUNASO ‘LL DETOXIFY PERCEPTION BAGGAGE OF TINUBU’S ADMINISTRATION- PROGRESSIVE PROFESSIONALS
Less than 24 hours before the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, Lagos-based Community of Progressive Professionals has expressed optimism that Senators-elect would elect Senator Osita Izunaso, the best candidate capable of detoxifying the perception baggage of the new administration. The Community in a media statement issued in Lagos Monday afternoon said what the country […]
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INEC Has Not Been Fair To Nigerians In Conducting National Elections – Jerry Gana
Jerry Gana, a former minister of information has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not been “fair” to Nigerians with the conduct of elections. Addressing reporters during an interview, Gana also said that INEC has not respected the introduction of modern technology to improve our electoral system. He said “Recently, INEC has […]
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NASS LEADERSHIP: ACCEPT AWOLOWO’S PAPER, OTHER MEDIA’S ADVICE ON YOUR SUPPORT FOR AKPABIO- MOVEMENT FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND GREATER NIGERIA, CHARGES TINUBU, APC
The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told to heed the prevalent advice by the Nigerian media, eminent leaders and groups across the country and back down from aiding any aspirant being currently investigated by the anti-graft agencies to become the head of the National Assembly scheduled for inauguration on Tuesday. For whatever reasons, […]
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SENATE PRESIDENCY: OSITA IZUNASO MAY EMERGE IN A BIG SURPRISE ON TUESDAY -OTITOJU, AKINPELU
Ace journalist and political and security analyst, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju has said that Nigeria may witness a big surprise on the floor of the Senate at the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday if the president does not do his best to get Senator-elect Abdul Aziz Yari to pull out of the race. Analysing […]
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DSS Confirms Emefiele’s Arrest How He Was Arrested, Flown To Abuja
The Department of State Services has backtracked from its initial position that the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, was not in its custody. The secret police had on its Twitter handle in the early hours of Saturday tweeted that Emefiele was not with it. However, a few hours later, it […]
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Tinubu Set To Move To Aso Rock Coming Week
President Bola Tinubu is on the verge to move into his official residence in the Presidential Villa, Abuja this weekend or next week, twelve days after his assumption of office. Almost two weeks after he took the oath of office, the President has not moved into the Aso Rock official residence following the maintenance work […]
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10th National Assembly: “Izunaso’s Choice Is Much-needed ‘Balm of Gilead’ to Douse Tension In South East”- Group
South West Media Stakeholders have said the senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Senator Osita Bonaventure Izunazo deserves to be elected Senate President for equity and fairness. Members of the group described Izunazo as a shining example of competence, honesty, probity and character. This was contained in a communique read by one of the Directors […]
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Catholic Church Asks Tinubu, Sani To Caution El-Rufai Over Divisive Statement
We cannot fold our hands and watch unpatriotic persons who neither live in the state nor care about it, come and set it ablaze at will, the church stated. A photo combination of President Bola Tinubu and former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai Against the backdrop of a controversial statement on Muslims dominance in the […]
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TINUBU: IT’S YOUR CHANCE
Barely two weeks after the inauguration of Nigeria’s new leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, signs of strong determination to turn the tide of national development are beginning to emerge. I hope it’s for real. To call off the bluff of some power blocs by insisting on the removal of fuel subsidy, is a step in […]
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Tinubu Meets G-5 Govs In Aso Rock.
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the defunct G-5 governors group at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday. The G-5 is made up of five PDP governors in the last dispensation — Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and Nyesom Wike (Rivers). Among the G-5 governors, only Governor […]
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