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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Condemns Abuja Protests, Defends Minister Nyesom Wike

December 7, 2023 Gideon Ese

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost Igbo socio-cultural organization, in a resolute stance has denounced the recent protests in Abuja targeting Minister Nyesom Wike, attributing them to the machinations of opposing political…

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Ooni of Ife Dismisses Claims of Visiting Emefiele in Kuje Prison

December 7, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in a recent clarification refuted claims that he visited Godwin Emefiele, the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, at Kuje…

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Full Details of Tinubu’s Meeting with President Patrice Talon Emerge

December 7, 2023 Gideon Ese

President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic in a diplomatic visit met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday to deliberate on strategies for enhancing…

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Beninese President Patrice Talon Engages in Bilateral Talks with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at State House

December 6, 2023 Gideon Ese

President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic made a diplomatic visit to the State House in Abuja to meet with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The visit, documented with photographs, underscores the…

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2024 Budget: Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila, to Lavish N21 Billion

December 6, 2023 Gideon Ese

The recently unveiled breakdown of the 2024 Budget, as sighted by Ejes Gist News, reveals substantial financial allocations and noteworthy increases across diverse sectors.   Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…

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Ooni of Ife Pays Visit To Ex CBN Governor In Kuje Prison

December 6, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, paid a visit to the imprisoned former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, at Kuje Prison…

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Andrew Okungbowa Resigns As Chief Press Secretary To Governor Obaseki

December 5, 2023 Gideon Ese

Andrew Okungbowa, who held the position of Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has tendered his resignation. The announcement, made on December 4, 2023, comes…

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Funding Over 400 Delegates For COP28 Is Too Small, Says Senator Jimoh Ibrahim

December 5, 2023 Gideon Ese

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South District, has staunchly defended Nigeria’s substantial delegation of 422 individuals at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai. Amidst widespread criticism regarding the large number…

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NAF Puts Presidential Aircraft Up For Sale

December 5, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Nigerian Air Force Initiates Sale of Presidential Falcon 900B Aircraft The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of the sale of one of its aircraft, the Falcon 900B,…

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PDP Takes Action, Suspends Imo State Chairman Charles Ugwu for Alleged Gross Misconduct

December 5, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Imo state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Charles Ugwu, has been suspended due to allegations of gross misconduct and insubordination. The suspension, effective immediately, was officially declared…

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Labour Party Expels Udengs Eradiri, Bayelsa Gubernatorial Candidate

December 5, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Bayelsa State Executive Council of the Labour Party (LP) in a recent development has decided to expel Udengs Eradiri, who contested as their gubernatorial candidate in the recently concluded…

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Nigerian Air Force Speaks on Bombing Kaduna Village

December 4, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has vehemently refuted allegations of conducting air operations resulting in the unintended killing of villagers in Kaduna state. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the spokesperson for…

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Details Emerge as Tinubu Fails to Address COP28 Despite 1,411 Delegation

December 4, 2023 Gideon Ese

President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by a delegation of 1,411 individuals, did not address COP28 in Dubai, raising questions about his absence from the global climate change gathering. The Minister of…

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Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Declares He Will Win Obaseki’s Candidate in 2024 Gubernatorial Election

November 28, 2023 Gideon Ese

Edo State’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has emphatically stated his commitment to triumph over Governor Godwin Obaseki’s chosen candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election slated for next year. Shaibu conveyed…

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Breaking: Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Accuses Obaseki of Failing to Discuss Succession, Cites Intimidation

November 28, 2023 Gideon Ese

Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu expressed his dissatisfaction with Governor Godwin Obaseki. In a recent revelation on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily program accusing him of intimidation and harassment. The…

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Former INEC Chairman Jega urges President Tinubu To Reevaluate RECs Appointment

November 28, 2023 Gideon Ese

Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called upon President Bola Tinubu to reassess the appointments of the commission’s Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). Jega expressed…

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APC Alleges Governor Adeleke Missing, Questions Official Trip Claims

November 26, 2023 Gideon Ese

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has raised alarm over the absence of Governor Ademola Adeleke from government activities, declaring him missing. Contrary to claims by his spokesperson of…

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Nigeria Police Embrace Technological Solutions to Boost Law Enforcement- FPRO Adejobi

November 26, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigerian Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced that the police force is actively incorporating technology to improve its operations nationwide. Adejobi emphasized the commitment…

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Sule Lamido Criticizes Tinubu’s Leadership, Foresees Hunger And Insecurity for Nigerians

November 26, 2023 Gideon Ese

Former Jigawa state governor and ex-foreign affairs minister, Sule Lamido, expressed scathing criticism of President Bola Tinubu, in a recent interview with Daily Trust newspaper,  the former governor asserting that…

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Breaking: Nigerian Military Successfully Kills Top Boko Haram Commander In Airstrike Attack[Photos]

November 25, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Nigerian Military’s Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai executed a successful airstrike on a gathering of Boko Haram terrorists, eliminating key figures, including the dreaded Boko Haram Commander, Abu…

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