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Matawalle appoints Zamfara Speaker as 2022 Amirul Hajj
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has approved the appointment of State House of Assembly Speaker, Alhaji Nasiru Magarya, as Amirul Hajj (leader of Hajj pilgrims) of the state for the 2022 Hajj. This is contained in a statement signed the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe, in Gusau on Monday. “This is to…
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Democracy Day celebration commences at Eagle Square
The 2022 Democracy Day celebration activities have commenced at the Eagle Square, Abuja, with the marching of Commander Guards Brigade general salutes. The Guard Commander took his position and salute at 9 a.m. This would be followed by the arrival of special dignitaries, including the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); Vice President Yemi Osinbajo;…
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Gunmen abduct Anglican bishop, wife in Oyo, demand N50m ransom
The Anglican Bishop of Jebba Diocese, Kwara State, Rt. Rev Oluwaseun Aderogba, and his wife have been reportedly abducted by gunmen. His driver was also said to have been kidnapped alongside the couple who were traveling on the new Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway in Oyo State. The bishop and his wife were said to be traveling to…
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Comedienne Kie Kie says ‘fall’ at award show, a prank
Popular comedienne and show host, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as Kie Kie, has addressed her ‘fall’ at the Trendupp Awards. Kie Kie was the host for the award show which held on Sunday night. In a viral video, the skit maker tripped and fell on the stage while she danced. However, in a post on…
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I won’t withdraw from senatorial race despite threats, Ogun PDP candidate says
The Peoples Democratic Party Senatorial candidate for Ogun West in Ogun State, Prof. Olufemi Bamgbose, has disclosed that he won’t withdraw from the senatorial race irrespective of the challenges before the general election. This is as he also raised the alarm alledging diabolical threat to his life by an unnamed person in the party. Bamgbose…
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Ekiti killing: Security agencies douse tension over fear of reprisal
Tension rose in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, in the early hours of Sunday over fear of reprisal attack following the death of a member of the transporters’ union, who was a supporter of the All Progressives Congress in the clash between APC members and supporters and the Social Democratic Party on Saturday….
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Join APGA to rescue Benue, gov candidate urges residents
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Benue State, Joseph Waya, has called on Benue people to join forces with the party to rescue the state from the shackles of poverty, disease and hunger. The call is contained in his 2022 Democracy Day message, which he personally signed and issued on Sunday…
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Owo attack: Ondo govt extends mourning period to Wednesday
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has extended the mourning period in the state to Wednesday. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde, in Akure. Olatunde explained that the extension was sequel to the resolution of the South-West Governors’ Forum to observe a three-day mourning…
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Kaduna, Rivers, 30 others attract zero foreign investments in Q1
Thirty-two states in Nigeria, including Rivers and Kaduna, did not attract any foreign investments in the first quarter of 2022, The PUNCH has learnt. A report by the National Bureau of Statistics shows that only Lagos, Oyo, Katsina, Anambra states, and the Federal Capital Territory attracted investment during the period. According to the NBS’ Nigerian…
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Buhari meets Amaechi, Lawan in Aso Rock Villa
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday evening at the Aso Rock Villa, met separately with former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; both of whom were presidential aspirants at the just concluded Primary election of the All Progressives Congress. The meeting comes barely two days after the presidential…
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