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2023: Borno governor urges Igbo politicians to negotiate for presidency
Governor Zulum says he believes power should shift to other part of the country, but interested party must be ready to negotiate for it.
Ondo PDP crisis: Let’s pursue peace and unity – Olusola Ebiseni
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, Chief Olusola Ebiseni has appealed to party leaders and stakeholders in the state to pursue peace and unity among themselves.
APC Kwara elders: Lai Mohammed, Gbemi Saraki lack electoral value to fight Governor Abdulrazaq
Concerned Elders/Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kwara State chapter, have described the duo of Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, and Minister of State for Transportation, Olugbemi Saraki, as having no electoral value to challenge or fight Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq.
APC to triple membership ahead of 2023 poll – committee
Bello, who is the chairman of the newly inaugurated APC Women and Youth Sensitisation and Mobilisation Committee for the membership registration and revalidation exercise, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja.
Governor Bagudu: Nigeria disposed to maintaining peace with her neighbours
Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, on Tuesday, observed that Nigeria had always been disposed to maintaining peace with her neighbours, especially on thorny boundary issues.
Governor Bello: APC will teach developed nations how to play politics
Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has vowed more electoral victories for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying by the time the party is done with its membership registration and revalidation exercise, it would call on developed nations including the United States of America (USA) to come and learn from Nigeria.
South-east governors pledge support for new Ohanaeze president
Governors of the South-east states yesterday pledged to work with the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Igbo apex socio-political organisation, Prof. George Obiozor
Kidnapped FCT councillor’s wives, 3 others freed after paying ransom
Two wives of a councilor representing Gwako ward in Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja, and three others that were abducted in Kpakuru village of the council have regained their freedom after payment of N4 million ransom to the abductors.
National carriers announce resumption of Qatar-Saudi air travel
The national carriers of Qatar and Saudi Arabia have announced the resumption of air travel between the two countries starting next week, just days after a deal was reached to end a years-long regional diplomatic dispute.
Police Academy actress Marion Ramsey passes on at 73
“Marion carried with her kindness and permeating light that instantly filled a room upon her arrival. The dimming of her light is already felt by those who knew her well. We will miss her, and always love her,” Paul said in the statement.
Arsenal sign young Dutch defender Omar Rekik
It was only a matter of time and now Omar Rekik is officially an Arsenal player. The young Dutch defender will form part of the U23 side for now.
Court admits two brothers to N200 million bail over ‘N1.5 billion theft’
Two brothers who allegedly stole the sum of N1.5 billion from their employer and business mogul, Prince Arthur Eze, have been admitted to bail by the Abuja division of the Federal High Court.
Oku Ibom Ibibio bemoans rancour over appointment of NDDC sole administrator
The Oku Ibom Ibibio and patriarch of Ibibio people worldwide, His Eminence, Ntenyin Solomon Etuk, has expressed deep disappointment at the rancour generated by the appointment of Mr Effiong Akwa as the sole administrator of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Napoli boss to meet Victor Osimhen after Nigerian striker apologises
Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso said he will be meeting with Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian apologised for breaching coronavirus protocols at a party organised in Lagos.
DBN donates palliatives to Adamawa, Cross River, Nasarawa communities
As part of its corporate social responsibility, the Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) has donated relief materials to economically-challenged individuals, including widows in rural communities of Keana, Madagalli and Bakassi in Nasarawa, Adamawa and Cross River States respectively.
2023: Igbo presidency achievable, if…. – Senator Ayogu Eze
Former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Enugu State, Sen. Ayogu Eze, at the weekend said that a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction was possible in 2023, if people of the region would unite and be committed to the project.
Prophet Omale: Coronavirus vaccines will not be effective
Some other prophecies include emergence of new military and police chiefs, increased flooding, turbulence within the senate leadership, increased fall of the Naira, and emergence of a new sect with an aim “to pitch the predominantly Christian south against their peaceful Muslim brothers”.
CAN urges Nigerian government to reply Bishop Kukah with facts, not attacks
Following the criticisms trailing the Christmas Message of the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Kukah, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in 19 northern states, Rev Joseph Hayab, has called on the Federal Government to contradict the clergy’s message with facts instead of criticising him.
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Parents canvass two shifts system in schools to forestall coronavirus spread
A cross-section of Enugu parents, on Saturday, advocated two shifts for academic activities in primary and secondary schools, reduce overcrowding and thus wide-scale transmission of COVID-19 within schools.
Governor Inuwa: Gombe’ll resume payment of N30,000 minimum wage end of January
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has assured that payment of the N30,000 minimum wage will be resumed this January having been suspended due to the negative effect of the covid-19 pandemic.
9ice, Jide Kosoko join Akin Lewis, Ibidun Allison, others in ‘The Village Headmaster’
Months after it was announced that the Nigerian Television Authority and Wale Adenuga Productions had embarked on a ground-breaking partnership to revive the iconic TV drama series, ‘The Village Headmaster’, it was recently announced that the recording stage of the first season had been successfully-concluded, and the promotional trailer had started airing across Nigeria.
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni set for sixth term after 35-year rule
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni looked headed for a sixth term as president with election results Saturday placing him firmly ahead of his main rival, who has cried fraud and whose home has been put under heavy guard.
Genk chief: Paul Onuachu good enough to play for Europe top clubs
KRC Genk Sporting director Dimitri De Conde believes Paul Onuachu has the talent to play for any club in the world.
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NBS: Nigeria’s public debt increases by N6.01 trillion in a year
According to the NBS report on Nigeria’s Domestic and Foreign Debt Q3 2020, Nigeria’s total public debt stock constituting of external and domestic debts, stood at N32.22 trillion ($84.57 billion) as of September 30, 2020.
Finance Act exempts N30,000 minimum wage earners from income tax
The 2020 Finance Act recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari exempts workers under the minimum wage bracket of N30,000 from personal income tax.
Allies warn Donald Trump not to run in 2024
After he lost his reelection bid in November, Donald Trump immediately told allies he planned to run for president again in 2024, preparing to announce as soon as Inauguration Day.
Edo government arrests three illegal loggers, recovers 979 stolen timber species
Three notorious illegal loggers have been arrested at the Okomu High Conservation value area (HCV), Edo State, with over 35 highly-endangered species of timber, loaded in three lorries.
2021: Banks to walk a tightrope amid low revenue environment
Reason: the industry is faced with a tougher operating environment that could threaten the operators’ ability to meet their stakeholders’ needs and expectations yet perform meaningful corporate social responsibility roles.