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There’ll be tsunami of defections in Delta PDP, Omo-Agege predicts; Raises hope of Isoko riverine communities
Deputy Senate President, and Delta All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said there will be a…
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Edo train kidnap: 6 persons rescued, including nursing mother and child; Six-year-old, siblings, aged 5, 2 years old – Commissioner
Following directives from Governor Godwin Obaseki that the armed bandits that attacked the train station in Igueben on Saturday and…
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Ojota, Lagos crisis has nothing to do with us – OPC; Demands release of kidnapped Edo train passengers
President of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, has distanced the socio-cultural organisation from the unrest that reportedly…
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With victory over terrorists, we must develop strong confidence in our country, Buhari says
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Damaturu, Yobe state, urged Nigerians to develop strong confidence in the country and its…
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2023: INEC disowns purported final list of candidates
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Jan. 9, 2022 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distanced itself from a purported final…
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A professor’s analysis of the growing ‘japa’ syndrome By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Professor Babafemi Badejo is not a stranger to this column. Today he takes a look at…
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Gunmen strike again in Edo: Abduct Customary Court President, ex-lawmaker
By Imelda Osayande Benin, Jan. 9, 2023 The President of Igueben Area Customary Court, Mrs. Precious Aigbonoga, was on Monday…
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Ayade signs N330b appropriation bill into law
By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) Cross River state governor, Prof Ben Ayade, has signed the state’s 2023 appropriation bill into law.…
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For judges and teachers By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 9 January, 2023 Six weeks after the civil war ended in 1970, Chief Obafemi Awolowo as Vice Chairman of…
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‘Curious travail of INEC Chairman, CBN Governor’ By MARTINS OLOJA
As in ‘Alice in Wonderland’, it is getting ‘curiouser and curiouser’ that a few weeks to a critical general election,…
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NDLEA intercepts drugs concealed in sculpture, imported vehicle
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 8, 2023 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Sunday, said it intercepted a…
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Archbishop Chukwuma tasks FG on winning, ending war against Boko Haram, insurgency, others
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Jan. 8, 2023 Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, Anglican Archbishop of Enugu, has tasked the Federal Government…
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu celebrates wife at 56
Gov. Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, Jan. 8, 2023 Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos…
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FG inducts Apostle Chinyere into Fellowship of Nigeria Books of Record
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Jan. 8, 2023 The Nigeria Books of Record (NBR) Research Centre has appointed the General…
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Train station attack: Military, Police, vigilante, hunters on heels of kidnappers – Commissioner; One suspect confirmed captured… 31 persons in captivity
…Edo Deputy Gov. Shaibu visits train station The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, has said…
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Ughiewven will vote massively for Omo-Agege, say APC leaders, elders
Leaders and elders of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ughelli South LGA, have promised to make the election of the…
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NDDC: Fractured but unbroken By Dakuku Peterside
The inauguration of the Management Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) last week, the second under President Buhari,…
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Police arrest man for allegedly killing his stepmother, sister in Kano
By Ramatu Garba Kano, Jan. 8, 2023 The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Gaddafi Sagir, 20, for allegedly…
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Standardized digital communication key to effective port, flag administration – Jamoh
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr Bashir Jamoh, OFR, says international collaboration to…
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Akeredolu approves N523m for WAEC fees
The Ondo State Government has approved the payment of 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for students…
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Reverse unlawful electricity tariff hike, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Minister of Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba and…
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Murder so cruel By Festus Adedayo
January 8, 2023 The murders of Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye, a few hours after the new year, have made me…
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Don’t vote leaders based on ethnicity, religion – Obi charges Nigerians at Oshogbo rally
By Olajide Idowu Osogbo, Jan. 7, 2023 Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has reiterated…
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Dangote Group Spokesman, Chiejine, GOCOP President, Chigbo, members, others attend Service of Songs for late Publisher, Deacon Chijama Ogbu
The Service of Songs for renowned journalist and Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of The Rainbow News, Deacon Chijama Ogbu, was held at the Redeemed Christian Church…
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Ex- APC Dep. Gov’ship candidate in C/River dumps party for PDP
Mrs. Hellen Boco Ehigimetor Igbaugba Calabar, Jan. 7, 2023 A former Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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