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Atiku Abubakar: Nigeria needs to restructure to prevent various failed state prophecies
At the 18th Daily Trust Dialogue, which held in Abuja on Thursday, prominent Nigerians, including John Nwodo, the immediate past president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Igbo sociopolitical group; Ayo Adebanjo, a chieftain of Afenifere, Yoruba sociopolitical group; and Audu Ogbeh, chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum, said there is an urgent need to restructure Nigeria.
Pep Guardiola says all managers fear sack after Chelsea axed Frank Lampard
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WSJ: Donald Trump asked Justice Department to go to Supreme Court to overturn election
Former President Donald Trump considered replacing the acting attorney general with an official willing to pursue unsubstantiated claims of election fraud, and he pushed the Justice Department to ask the Supreme Court to invalidate President Joe Biden’s victory, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
Ayo Fayose: Arresting Sunday Igboho will escalate tension
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Sepp Blatter spent a week in induced coma – daughter
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Doyin Okupe: My gay son will be celebrated in Nigeria
“For me, I look beyond the surface or the physical. Here I see a major spiritual challenge ahead but I know as my God liveth, this whole saga will end up in praise to the Almighty Jehovah who I serve day and night,” he said.
2023: Party with Igbo candidate 100% sure of our votes – ex-PDP chairman
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AFAN sets up seven-man electoral committee to conduct national elections March 2021
The farmers’ apex body, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, on Friday, disclosed of setting up 7-man electoral committee to conduct national elections in March 2021.
Laura Robson casts doubt over her tennis future following surgeries
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George Weah: Cristiano Ronaldo not the best in the world
Former AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain star George Weah said Cristiano Ronaldo is not the best player in the world but he is still working hard to attain that feat.
Mesut Ozil appreciating God’s intervention in his situation
‘No matter where you are, don’t forget God is always there for you. Palms up together #JummaMubarak #HayirliCumalar’, he stated on his Twitter handle.
Ex-President Jonathan: Restructuring alone can’t solve all our problems
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said restructuring alone cannot solve Nigeria’s problem.
Abdul Ajagun set to join South African club Cape Town City
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Michael Essien opens up on Nordsjaelland coaching spell
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Ex-President Jonathan: Without uniting Nigerians, restructuring won’t fly
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has on Thursday said restructuring the country had its benefits but the elites must de-emphasize issues that polarised the people.
Herdsmen: Governors Makinde, Akeredolu right to issue orders – ex-minister
Former Minister, Dr Olu Agunloye, has said that the serious security breaches and challenges confronting the governors of Ondo and Oyo States necessitated the directives aimed at ensuring order, security and safety in their domains.
Former Nigerian goalkeeper Joe Erico passes on
Joe Erico was an apostle of ‘Jogo Bonito’ – an aesthetic football philosophy that is based on the tip-tap playing pattern similar to that of Brazilian Samba.
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