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Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu made a grand entrance into the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat in Benin, officially announcing his candidacy for the 2024 Governorship Election. In front of a lively crowd and the Party…
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Ondo State is preparing for a change in leadership following the tragic passing of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The state's acting governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is set to be sworn in as the substantive governor today. A reliable source at…
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Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo has officially signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law, marking the commencement of a transformative fiscal year. The governor's approval empowers the state government to implement the budget's…
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In a solemn announcement, the Ondo State Government has officially confirmed the passing of Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON. The news of his demise, which had circulated widely for several hours, was verified in a…
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Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) yesterday met with President Tinubu at his Lagos residence, President Bola Tinubu emphasized the urgent need for collaboration between state governments and the Federal Government to ensure the nation's peace…
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Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele announced that the National Assembly is set to reconvene on December 29 to ensure the timely passage of the 2024 Appropriation Bill, this announcement was made during a press briefing held in Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti…
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The  All Progressives Congress (APC) has sounded the alarm bells, accusing the Kano State Government of orchestrating plans to spend a staggering N8 billion from local government councils' funds without adequate justification. Abdullahi…
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condemnation for the heinous attacks that claimed 155 lives in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Issuing a directive on Tuesday, December 26, President Tinubu ordered…
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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP) has expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity and bloodshed in Nigeria, particularly in Plateau, Katsina, and Zamfara states. Peter Obi, a former governor of…
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PDP Chieftain Doubts Transformation Under Tinubu's Leadership Daniel Bwala, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed skepticism about any significant change occurring in Nigeria under the leadership of…
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Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang confirmed on Monday that at least 50 people fell victim to ruthless attacks by unidentified gunmen in various towns within the Mangu and Bokkos local government areas of the state. The governor,…
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The controversy surrounding Titan Trust Bank's acquisition of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (UBN) has taken a new turn as former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) deputy governor and Titan Trust Bank (TTB) chairman, Babatunde Lemo, along with TTB…
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Top Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers - December 27, 2023 Wednesday Morning Digest: Tragedy Strikes in Rivers, National Assembly's Budget Push, and Victorious Portable in Celebrity Boxing" Good morning! Here's a roundup of today's…
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Port-Harcourt, Rivers state - The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has lashed out at certain elders in Rivers state, accusing them of opposing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's intervention, as reported by Premium Times.…
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The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, delivered a powerful plea to President Bola Tinubu, stating that God and history would not forgive the president if he failed to fulfill his promise of bringing about "renewed hope" in…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally accepted the peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu to quell the ongoing political crisis within the state. This announcement came during the governor's Christmas broadcast to…
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Acting Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, extended warm wishes to the Christian community and the entire population of Ondo State. The message emphasized the significance of Christmas in reflecting on God's love for…
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Renowned Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, outlined his unique approach to critiquing political leadership during a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Sunday. In a rare demonstration of patience and a commitment to…
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Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, in an interview with BBC, affirmed that the Catholic Church has not altered its doctrine on same-sex marriage. He addressed the recent Vatican document approved by Pope Francis,…
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In a stern warning to fellow Nigerians, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has advised against blind involvement in political conflicts without understanding their root causes. Wike delivered this…
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