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1999 Constitution Tells Manifest Lies Against Itself And Represents An Experiment In Audacious Mendacity – Gov. Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has said that states in the country have been reduced to pathetic beggars due to the 1999 constitution. Speaking at the 59th Founders’ Day Anniversary Lecture, Award, and Endowment of the Adeyemi Federal University of Education in Ondo, the Governor who spoke through his Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, […]
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Jonathan Conceding Defeat In 2015 Unprecedented And Un-Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that the act of his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, to concede defeat, even before the formal announcement of the election result, was unprecedented and, definitely, not Nigerian. Buhari made the assertion at a farewell meeting with his media support group, Buhari Media Organisation (BMO), at the State House, Abuja on […]
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Buhari To Confer Highest National Honour On Tinubu On May 25
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, May 25, confer national honours on President-elect Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, the vice-president-elect. Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential transition committee and secretary to the government of the federation who made the announcement on Thursday, May 18, said Tinubu will be conferred with the Grand Commander of the […]
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SENATE PRESIDENCY: IZUNASO MAKES STRONG CASE FOR SOUTH EAST
… SAYS, I’M THE BEST A leading aspirant to the office of the senate president and Senator-elect, Imo West senatorial district Senator Osita Izunaso has pushed strongly for the ruling All Progressives Congress APC to zone the senate presidency to the South East geo-political zone. In an interview monitored on Channels Television Network Wednesday night, […]
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SENATE PRESIDENCY: AKIN OSUNTOKUN CONDEMNS CRIMINALIZATION OF POLITICS WITH ELEVATION OF SENATORS WITH CRIMINAL CASES
Amid concerns by most Nigerians that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC was on the verge of foisting a corrupt leadership in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, the Director General, of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Chief Akin Osuntokun has condemned the seeming criminalization of Nigeria’s politics by the ruling All Progressives […]
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We must maintain peaceful coexistence in our communities – Makinde tells Iganna residents
…hails security agencies over prompt response…assures communities of more govt. presence Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said on Sunday in Iganna, Oke-Ogun axis of the state that residents of the state must learn to coexist peacefully. The governor, who stated this when he visited Iganna town to assess the situation over a clash between some […]
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We’ll continue to reward hard work, dedication to state’s devt, Makinde tells workers at Productivity Day event
…assures on continuous regular payment of salaries, pensi Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will continue to reward civil/public servants who show dedication to their duties and the progress of the state. The governor added that the workers in the state would continue to witness consistent payment of salaries and pensions […]
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Wike Receives Tinubu In Port Harcourt For Project Inauguration
The jet that conveyed the President-Elect touched down at the airport at 10:03am on Wednesday. Bola Tinubu arrives Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. President-Elect, Bola Tinubu has arrived Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital ahead of the inauguration of some projects in the oil-rich state. Tinubu, who was in […]
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House Of Reps Writes UK Government, Seeks Clemency For Ekweremadu As Sentencing Day Fast Approaches
The House of Representatives has asked the UK government and parliament to intervene in the sentencing of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice. The lawmakers want the UK court to “temper justice with mercy” in the sentencing of the lawmaker. The former deputy senate president, his wife, Beatrice, 56, and Dr. […]
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I Have Delivered On My Change Agenda – President Buhari
President Buhari has said that his administration has delivered on the change agenda it promised Nigerians in 2015, especially in the area of affordable housing. The President stated this while commissioning a housing estate in Zuba, Abuja, on Tuesday, May 2. According to the President, the new housing estate was addressing multidimensional poverty among the citizens. […]
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Governor Wike declares public holiday for Tinubu’s visit to Rivers state
The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has declared Wednesday, May 3 a public holiday to enable residents to give the President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu a rousing welcome.Tinubu who won the February 25 presidential election will embark on a two-day working visit in the state starting from May 3 to May 4. In a statement […]
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Nigerian Witches And Wizards Endorse Tinubu’s Inauguration; Asks Nigerians To Pray For Him To Live Long
The White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria has endorsed the forthcoming inauguration on May 29. The group which disclosed that they will provide about 300 witches and wizards to ensure no harm comes Tinubu’s way, urged Nigerians to pray for the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to have good health and long life. Spokesman of the group, […]
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Gbajabiamila to Nigerian workers: Your sacrifices won’t go in vain
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has lauded the efforts of the Nigerian workers on the occasion of this year’s International Workers’ Day. Gbajabiamila said the Nigerian workers have paid their dues over the years, therefore, they deserved to be celebrated always, not just on workers’ day. Recalling the sacrifices of […]
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Lawan Lauds Workers’ Patriotism, Resilience
Lawan said the workers have supported the efforts of government. A file photo of the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, during plenary at the upper chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja.The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has hailed Nigerian workers for their patriotism, commitment to nation-building and resilience as they join their counterparts around the world […]
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Who is afraid of Abubakar Bagudu’s towering image? Re-Abu Najakku’s wild allegations
By Wale Ojo- Lanre With the 2023 campaign officially over, and the APC Presidential Campaign Council has been officially dissolved, media mercenaries who fell out in the jostling to get attached to one group or another have started showing their frustration openly.They have realized that their duplicity and vindictiveness have landed them deep into the […]
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“Deputy governorship slots should be reserved for women, enough of the boys brigade”- Ondo first lady, Betty Akeredolu
“Deputy governorship slots should be reserved for women, enough of the boys brigade”- Ondo first lady, Betty AkeredoluThe first lady of Ondo state. Betty Akeredolu, has demanded that only women be given the opportunity to serve as deputy governors in Nigeria. Akeredolu took the decision in response to the lack of female politicians who were […]
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How Pastor Adeboye Meets Adeleke, Anoints Him
The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Wednesday, blessed and prayed for God’s continuous support for the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. This was made known in a statement signed and released by the spokesperson for the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, which was shared on his Facebook page. […]
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Photostory: Buhari, Tinubu Attend Juma’at In Abuja
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Friday, attended Juma’at at the State House in Abuja. Among those present at the mosque were Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila.
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Peter Obi ‘s Petition Against Tinubu Is An Efforts In Futility- Ned Nwoko
Delta North senator-elect, Ned Nwoko, has said the petition of the Labour Party Presidential candidate against the emergence of Tinubu as president-elect is an effort in futility. Punch reports that Nwoko explained that once the President-elect is sworn in, the petition filed against him at the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal in Abuja, might not see the […]
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Oyo govt to adopt Nigeria Startup Act project to expand state digital economy
Oyo state government, on Thursday, expressed readiness to adopt and localize the Nigeria startup act aimed at providing legal framework for tech industries in the state and assisting youths in the ICT sector develop entrepreneurship with their innovations The Special Assistant to the Governor on ICT and e-governance, Mr. Bayo Akande Jnr. disclosed this at […]
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