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Nigerian youth joblessness is making me unhappy – Kwankwaso
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Rabiu Kwankwaso has expressed dismay over the rate of youth joblessness among the Nigerian youths. He expressed concern that if the issue of joblessness is not addressed, it could lead to anarchy in the country. Kwankwaso, made this assertion during the weekend, following a closed-door […]
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Our Youths Merit More Than Paltry Appointments, Says OlaKunle Akinsete
A popular entertainer, Olakunle Akinsete, has advocated for more inclusion of young Nigerians in governance, saying that they play vital roles in developing the nation. Congratulating Nigerian citizens on the country’s 62nd Independence Anniversary, Akinsete, who is vying for an elective position in Oyo State, stated that “the youths are ready than before to take […]
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We reject sale of any power plant, says Govs Forum
The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has rejected that plan of the Federal Government to privatise National Integrated Power Plants (NIPPs). The plants are: Benin Generation Company Ltd, Calabar Generation Company Ltd, Geregu Generation Company Ltd, Olorunsogo Generation Company Ltd and Omotosho Generation Company Ltd. NGF Chairman and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, while speaking in […]
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Obaseki didn’t endorse Obi, will work for Atiku — Aide
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that he has not endorsed Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, but he would work for the flag bearer of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar. The governor’s aide on media, Crusoe Osagie, in a statement, Wednesday, described as “false and malicious” reports […]
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Makinde, Benue Gov, flag off construction Rashidi Ladoja GRA, Ibadan Circular Road
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, was on Thursday, joined by his Benue State counterpart, Dr. Samuel Ortom, to flag off the construction of the Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Government Reserved Area (GRA) and the 32 kilometres Phase I of the Ibadan Circular Road. The two governors also performed the naming ceremony of the 110km Ibadan […]
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I stopped my children from going abroad – Atiku
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar Atiku has said despite the hardship under the All Progressives Congress, APC-led President Muhammadu Buharia administration, his children will not leave for other countries. Atiku made this assertion at a meeting held with the stakeholders of the South-East PDP in Enugu on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Atiku has […]
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Politics 2023: Consider age, mental, physical capacity, Northern elders, Catholics caution Nigerians
Northern Elders Forum, NEF, and Catholic Laity Council have asked Nigerians to consider the age and mental as well as physical capacity of presidential candidates in the 2023 elections before voting. While the northern elders said they would consider these factors to determine which presidential candidate to support, the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, CLCN, […]
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Read What Obasanjo Said To Udom.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State as a man of character, known for keeping to his words. Obasanjo who made the remark shortly before commissioning a 29-kilometer dual carriage way with two cable bridges along Etinan-Ndon Eyo Road in the state, commended the governor for always finding him worthy […]
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I Was Aware Of Okowa’s Plan To Become Atiku’s VP -Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has revealed that he was aware of the underground moves of the Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, to become the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 elections. Speaking during a media chat on Friday, Wike said that though he was aware, he expected good […]
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2023:Tinubu meets bishops, says choice of Shettima not a threat to Christian
Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with some Christian clerics under the aegis of the Pentecostal Bishops Forum of Northern Nigeria. At the meeting, Tinubu, disclosed that his choice of a former governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima was not a threat to the Christian community. He […]
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RAAM: Oyo govt to approve executive Bill establishment of Rural Access Roads Agency ( RARA).
Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to approve the executive Bill for the establishment of Rural Access Roads Agency ( RARA), for the RAAMP implementation, maintenance and sustainability in the State. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, disclosed this while speaking at a- day Stakeholders Workshop on Road Sector […]
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Justin: ‘Ayu must resign’— Wike’s team pulls out of Atiku’s presidential campaign.
Members of the Wike Group in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have pulled out of the Atiku Presidential Campaign activities after a stormy session in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Arising from the meeting in the early hours of Wednesday, they insisted that the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu must resign his position as the chairman […]
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I will be actively involved in 2023 elections” – Tacha says.
According to Tacha in her message, tells citizens that they can’t afford to be sitting on the fence during the elections. Tacha Akide has overtly declared her intention to be fully involved in the country’s 2023 general elections. In her speech the reality star, who shared a video of herself in a health facility donning […]
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Again, Makinde gifts operational vehicles to Nigeria Police Force
As part of efforts to further strengthen the security architecture of Oyo State, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, presented 10 Operational Vehicles to 10 Police Area Commands in the state.The governor, while presenting the JAC Pick-up vehicles to the State Police Command, during an interactive programme held at the frontage of the Presidential Lodge, Government […]
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Makinde approves reconstruction, dualization of 35.6km Iwo Road-Lalupon-Odo Oba Road
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the sum of N12.5 Billion Naira for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and dualisation of 35.6km Iwo Road Interchange-Olodo-Lalupon-Odo Oba Road.The contract covers the Oyo State end of the Oyo-Osun boundary linking Ibadan in Oyo State to Iwo, Osun State. This was disclosed to newsmen, on Tuesday, by the Commissioner […]
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Presidency must move to South — Omo-Agege
General elections, Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate and Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta State, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has insisted that power must shift from the North to the South. Omo-Agege who stated this at the inauguration of State Executive and Local Government Area Coordinators of Tinubu Support Organization in […]
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Federal High Court On Monday, Declined To Disqualify The Candidate Of The Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, From Participating In The 2023 Presidential Election
The court, in a judgement that was delivered by Justice Donatus Okorowo, equally refused to invalidate the candidacy of the presidential flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu. It held that a suit the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, lodged against the two presidential candidates, lacked merit and deserved to be dismissed. […]
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President Muhammad Buhari Attends Wedding in Gombe
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari attended the wedding fatiha of the Son of Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Saturday in Gombe. The President was represented by the Secretary to the Government of Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha at the wedding celebration which was attended by APC Presidential Candidate, Senator, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, APC Vice Presidential […]
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We will make Oyo solid minerals capital of Nigeria, says Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration is set to make Iseyin, located in the Northern part of the State the solid minerals development capital of Nigeria. Governor Makinde, who stated this at the 41 Days Fidau Prayers for the late Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr. Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salau, Ajinese Ologunebi I, […]
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PDP:Lets settle our misunderstanding ahead 2023, group begs members in Ibadan.
The Atiku Abubakar Southwest Assembly has urged aggrieved members of the party particularly in Southwest region of country to come together and settled their political differences ahead of 2023 general elections. The group said the call become necessary to close ranks and forged united front with common effort and common purpose, additthat their passion and […]
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