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11
2025
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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Mourns Ex-Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Dubem Onyia

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Mourns Ex-Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Dubem Onyia

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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Mourns Ex-Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Dubem Onyia Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed sadness over the passing of former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia. Onyia, who served as a minister from 1999 to 2003 and was earlier elected to the House of Representatives in 1999, died on Monday at an Abuja hospital after a brief illness. In a statement on Tuesday, Kalu described Onyia as a seasoned diplomat, astute politician, and dedicated patriot who contributed immensely to Nigeria’s foreign relations and national development. “The news of Chief…
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Mar
11
2025
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Ex-Foreign Affairs Minister Dubem Onyia Is Dead

Ex-Foreign Affairs Minister Dubem Onyia Is Dead

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Ex-Foreign Affairs Minister Dubem Onyia Is Dead Former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and ex-member of the House of Representatives, Chief Dubem Onyia, has passed away. Onyia, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 1999 before resigning to serve as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs from 1999 to 2003, died on Monday at an Abuja hospital following a brief illness, The Sun reported. A seasoned diplomat and politician, Onyia played a key role in Nigeria’s foreign relations, holding strategic positions such as Chairman of the International Technical Commission for the National Boundary Commission, Chairman of the…
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Mar
10
2025
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Odumeje Declares Presidential Ambition, Says Nigeria Needs Young Leaders, Not ‘Old Cargoes’

Odumeje Declares Presidential Ambition, Says Nigeria Needs Young Leaders, Not ‘Old Cargoes’

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Odumeje Declares Presidential Ambition, Says Nigeria Needs Young Leaders, Not ‘Old Cargoes’ Anambra-based cleric, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has declared his intention to run for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027, stating that the country needs young, digital-minded leaders instead of “old cargoes.” Odumeje made the announcement during a sermon on Sunday, a video of which has since gone viral on social media. However, he did not disclose the political party under which he plans to contest. With the next presidential election scheduled for 2027, political actors have already begun making moves ahead of the polls. He said, “Both…
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Mar
10
2025
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My Mind Was Poisoned By My Former Party Members, My Views On Him Have Changed — El-Rufai’s Son, Bashir, Expresses Admiration for Peter Obi

My Mind Was Poisoned By My Former Party Members, My Views On Him Have Changed — El-Rufai’s Son, Bashir, Expresses Admiration for Peter Obi

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Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has made a surprising statement about Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate. In a post on his X handle, Bashir admitted that his perception of Obi had changed significantly. “Peter Obi is surprisingly not a bad person after all. My views on him have changed recently. My mind was poisoned by my former party members,” he revealed. His statement has sparked reactions across social media, with many interpreting it as a shift in political loyalty. He even concluded with “Sai Obi!”—a phrase that seems to express newfound support…
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Mar
10
2025
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Ex-Kaduna Governor Mallam El-Rufai Dumps APC, Joins SDP

Ex-Kaduna Governor Mallam El-Rufai Dumps APC, Joins SDP

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Ex-Kaduna Governor Mallam El-Rufai Dumps APC, Joins SDP The immediate-past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress and defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a statement he issued on Monday, El-Rufai expressed his disappointment with the APC’s leadership style, accusing the leadership of the party of straying from the progressive ideals of its founding members. At this point in my political journey, I have come to the conclusion that I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish. I have now decided to join the…
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Mar
07
2025
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Dr Uzor Ngoladi Unveiled as Director of Arthur Nwankwo Institute of Education and Intellectual Freedom at the Launch of Athena Centre Institutes in Abuja

Dr Uzor Ngoladi Unveiled as Director of Arthur Nwankwo Institute of Education and Intellectual Freedom at the Launch of Athena Centre Institutes in Abuja

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Dr Uzor Ngoladi Unveiled as Director of Arthur Nwankwo Institute of Education and Intellectual Freedom at the Launch of Athena Centre Institutes in Abuja The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership officially launched its flagship initiative, the Athena Centre Institutes, at a prestigious event held in Abuja on March 5, 2025. The highlight of the launch was the unveiling of Dr Uzor Ngoladi as the pioneer Director of the Arthur Nwankwo Institute of Education and Intellectual Freedom, one of the key institutes under the Athena Centre umbrella. The Arthur Nwankwo Institute of Education and Intellectual Freedom is established to honor…
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Mar
07
2025
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Ex-Presidential Aide, Doyin Okupe Is Dead

Ex-Presidential Aide, Doyin Okupe Is Dead

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Ex-Presidential Aide, Doyin Okupe Is Dead Dr. Doyin Okupe, a Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has died. He passed away at the age of 72. According to sources close to the family, Dr. Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise. His health had reportedly deteriorated significantly, prompting concern among his loved ones and supporters. SaharaReporters confirmed that his death was linked to cancer, marking the end of a long struggle with the illness. In October 2023  Okupe was hospitalised with prostate cancer and was flown to Israel for treatment. However, it was…
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Mar
04
2025
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EFCC arrests ex-Akwa Ibom governor Udom Emmanuel over ‘N700bn fraud’

EFCC arrests ex-Akwa Ibom governor Udom Emmanuel over ‘N700bn fraud’

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, over an alleged N700 billion fraud. Emmanuel, who served as governor between 2015 and 2023, reportedly arrived at the EFCC’s corporate headquarters in Abuja around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday following an invitation from the anti-graft agency. A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the press, told The Punch that Emmanuel was arrested after honoring the EFCC’s invitation to answer allegations of money laundering, diversion of funds, and stealing. “We have arrested the…
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Mar
04
2025
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Ramadan: OmoBarca donates 32 cows to Muslims in Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituency, Lagos

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Ramadan: OmoBarca donates 32 cows to Muslims in Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituency, Lagos Renowned philanthropist and politician, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has donated 32 giant cows to support Muslims during the Ramadan fasting period in Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency, Lagos State. This generous gesture is characteristic of OmoBarca's commitment to supporting the less privileged and promoting community development. Notably, he has been consistently providing food and other forms of support to Muslims during Ramadan since 2015, demonstrating his dedication to the well-being of his constituents As a respected leader and humanitarian, OmoBarca has been recognized for his philanthropic…
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Mar
03
2025
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‘Nations Like Saudi Arabia, UAE Don’t Shut Down Schools’, CAN Threatens Legal Action Over Ramadan School Closures In Northern States

‘Nations Like Saudi Arabia, UAE Don’t Shut Down Schools’, CAN Threatens Legal Action Over Ramadan School Closures In Northern States

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised concerns over the extended closure of schools in Bauchi, Katsina, Kano and Kebbi states during the Ramadan fasting, warning that it violates students’ constitutional rights and jeopardises educational progress in the country. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Sunday in a statement he signed, expressed concern over the lack of inclusivity in the decision-making process and its disproportionate impact on non-Muslim students. He said the five-week shutdown, from late February to early April 2025, affects all public and private educational institutions, including nursery, primary, secondary, and tertiary levels in the affected…
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