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Nigeria may not celebrate another Democracy Day, says Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has said another Democracy Day may not be celebrated in Nigeria if the system of government is not decentralised. Soyinka said this during an interview with Arise News which focused on the June 12 Democracy Day that was celebrated on Monday. The Novel Laureate lamented that the country is on…
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Igbo’ll feel less marginalised if they produce next president, says Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said the South-East producing the next president will help in addressing the feelings of marginalisation in the region. He, however, lamented that the 1999 Constitution doesn’t support zoning, which would have boosted the chance of the region in the 2023 presidential election. Ngige who spoke during…
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Bala Mohammed appoints Ibrahim Kashim SSG
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed Barrister Ibrahim Kashim as Secretary to the State Government. This is coming barely one week after he sacked his cabinet. The PUNCH had reported last Wednesday that Mohammed dissolved his cabinet including 21 Commissioners, the Secretary to the State Government, Sabi’u Baba; his Chief of Staff, Dr. Ladan…
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Messi frustrated as Chile hold Argentina at Copa America
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi scored a stunning freekick but Chile hit back to earn a 1-1 draw in the Copa America on Monday. Messi’s magical left foot gave dominant Argentina a deserved first half lead but Eduardo Vargas equalized in the second half after Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved veteran midfielder Arturo Vidal’s penalty. Despite…
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Arrest bandits behind Plateau killings, Lalong tells police, others
PLATEAU State Governor, Simon Lalong, has called on residents of the state to increase surveillance in their communities so as to stop further attacks on them by gunmen.
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It’s illegal for NASS to make law on grazing – Spokesman
FRESH facts on why the 9th Senate led by its President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, rejected a bill seeking to ban open grazing in Nigeria, emerged on Monday when the red chamber clarified that the proposed legislation was at variance with the powers of the National Assembly.
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11 killed in Benue communal clash, herders burn down houses
No fewer than 11 people were reportedly killed in separate attacks in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday.
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Open grazing ban: Igbo in Delta back Okowa, warn bandits
The Igbo community in Delta State on Monday expressed support for Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over the ban on open grazing across the state, just as they warned jihadists threatening anarchy in the state over the ban to embrace peace. The Eze Ndigbo of Delta Central and Southern Districts, Peter Chukwu, stated this while fielding questions…
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Umahi defends Buhari’s appointments, says South-East govs, youths meet Saturday
THE Governor of Ebonyi State and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Dave Umahi, said on Monday that leaders of the geopolitical zone were opposed to secessionist agitations in the part of the country. The governor stated that they (leaders) were ready to know the grievances of the youths in the zone. Umahi noted that…
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Increasing child theft in Ebonyi worrisome – Ministry
The Desk Officer of the Child Rights Abuse/Trafficking Unit in the Ebonyi State Ministry of Justice and Social Development, Mrs Ijeoma Ajah-Nwachukwu, on Monday, lamented the increasing rate of child theft and violence against women, girls and children in the state. According to her, over 22 cases of child stealing were recorded between 2020 and…
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