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2023: Deltans will be fortunate to have Gbagi as governor – Jibunoh
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Renowned environmentalist and elder statesman, Dr. Newton Jibunoh said the people of Delta State would be lucky to have ex-Minister of State for Education, Kenneth Gbagi as governor in 2023. Jibunoh said Gbagi as an entrepreneur of no mean repute, would industrialize the state if given the opportunity to succeed the
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Niger Insecurity: General Abdulsalami denies links with bandits, other terrorist groups
From John Adams, Minna Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami A. Abubakar (rtd), has denied having any link with armed Bandits and any other terrorists group in Niger state, describing such reports as “false and unfounded” and fake news. The Former Head of State in a statement in Minna by his media aid, Dr. Yakubu
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BREAKING: Tension as another protest erupts in Abuja
From Molly Kilete, Abuja Barely 24 hours after motorcycle operators popularly known as Okada riders carried out a violent protest at Karu, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), another protest is currently ongoing at Orozo, this time by members of Keke NAPEP riders. Although the reason of the protest is not known,
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APC North-West youth hold special prayer for security, peace in Nigeria
From Olanrewaju Lawal,Birnin Kebbi The All Progressives Congress’ (APC) Youths, North-West zone has organized a special prayer in Birnin Kebbi for the peace, unity and against banditry and other criminality in the Nigeria. The special prayer session which was held at the Emir of Gwandu’s Mosque,Birnin Kebbi,was attended by the Deputy Governor of Kebbi state,Col.(rtd)
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My administration won’t sack any worker – Akeredolu
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has assured that his government is not planning to sack workers in the state despite the economic downturn. The Governor spoke on Sunday at the breaking of “Ramadan with Mr. Governor” held at the International Culture and Events Centre, (The Dome), Akure, the state capital.
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Sallah Celebration: Police assure adequate security
From John Adams, Minna The Niger State Police Command has assured of adequate security across the 25 local government areas of the state during and after the fourth coming sallah celebration. The Police command in a statement by the Public Relation Officer, ASP Wasiu Abiodun in Minna on Monday reiterates the command’s readiness to deploy
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Pray for Nigeria pilgrimage to Jordan – Rev. Pam charges Nigerians
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has called for fervent prayers ahead of the may pilgrimage to Jordan. Pam in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Relations, Pam Ayuba said the commission is prepared and would not be discouraged in
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Recant your statement or Face court, HEDA tells former AGF
BY Henry Uche The Human & Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has asked former Attorney-General Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke and his legal team to retract his position on the fraud associated with OPL 245 or be sued in the law court. A statement delivered by HEDA yesterday revealed that, In the petition
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Rescue Nigeria now, CSOs charge Buhari
By Henry Uche Joint Action Civil Society Coalition has called on President Mohammed Buhari to rescue the country from imminent collapse. In a statement delivered by the Executive Director of Global Rights, Abiodun Baiyewu, the groups which comprises: DoNigeriaRight, Action Aid, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and other 123 CSOs & NGOs, expressed sorrow
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‘Made in Delta Talent Search’ debuts
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba A new platform for talent discovery, ‘Made in Delta Talent Search’ is set to make a difference in the entertainment industry in Nigeria. According to the organisers, the platform is not only to discover talents in comedy, movie and music but also to develop and promote them in the long run.
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‘Buhari can’t deliver, should be impeached’ – NEF spokesman, Hakeem Ahmed
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has joined Nigerians in the call for President Muhammadu Buhari’s impeachment following his inability to solve Nigeria’s insecurity problem. Speaking during an interview on ‘AIT’s, Monday morning’, the NEF spokesman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said the nation cannot wait two more years for Buhari to address the issues of insecurity. He
Former Emir Sanusi confirmed as Supreme Leader of Tijjaniyya Sect in Nigeria
Muhammad Kabir, Kano The controversy surrounding the appointment of the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, as the Grand Khalifa of the Tijjaniyya Islamic Movement in Nigeria, as finally been laid to rest. Sanusi has now been officially appointed the leader of the movement in Nigeria by the Supreme Global Leader of the
AIICO’s grows profit by 1.3% to N1.6bn in Q1’21
Frontline underwriting firm, AIICO Insurance Plc, has recorded an 11.3 per cent increase in profit before tax to N1.6 billion in Q1’21 from N1.4 billion recorded during the same period in 2020. The feat is on the back of improved overall profitability in the insurance businesses (Life, General and HMO). According to a
Guinness appoints chairman
Guinness Nigeria Plc has appointed Omobola Johnson, a former minister of communication and technology as chairman of its board of directors. Johnson replaced Babatunde Savage who retires on June 30. She has been a non-executive director of the company since January 2016. She obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree from University of Manchester
Report: 40 muslim worshipers kidnapped in Buhari’s state
At least 40 Muslim worshippers have been abducted during Tahajjud, a kind of midnight prayer observed during the Holy Month of Ramadan, at a mosque in Jibiya town of Katsina State. According to a report by the DAILY NIGERIAN, the individuals were kidnapped around 2am on Monday. While 47 congregants, including women and children
Gunmen raze another police station, kill two cops, 12 cows in Akwa Ibom
Armed men suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), yesterday allegedly razed Mkpatak Police Station in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, killing two police officers and 12 cows in the process. New Telegraph checks revealed that that there was another attack in a police station in Abak
India’s COVID-19 cases dip from peak, calls for shutdown mount
Calls grew for India to impose a nationwide lockdown as new coronavirus cases and deaths held close to record highs on Monday, increasing pressure on the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 366,161 new infections and 3,754 deaths reported by the health ministry were off a little from recent peaks, taking India’s tally
N’Zealand: At least four injured in supermarket stabbing
At least four people have been injured, three of whom are now in critical condition, after a stabbing attack at a New Zealand supermarket. The stabbing took place at a Countdown supermarket in central Dunedin on South Island in the afternoon, reports the BBC. One person has been taken into custody, authorities said. Prime
US: Gunman shoots dead six people, himself at birthday party
A gunman shot dead six people and then himself at a birthday party in Colorado Springs on Sunday, US police said. The shootings took place at a mobile home park where families had gathered in one trailer to celebrate, reports the BBC. “The suspect, a boyfriend of one of the female victims, drove to
Doctor who treated Kremlin critic Navalny after poisoning goes missing
A doctor who treated Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after he collapsed on a flight in Russia last year has gone missing, according to police. Physician Alexander Murakhovsky left a hunting base in a forest in Omsk, Siberia, about 2,200km (1,370 miles) east of Moscow, in an all-terrain vehicle on Friday, reports Sky News. He
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