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May
26
2022
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CHILDREN’S DAY: Kalu advocates strict punishment for violators of children’s rights

CHILDREN’S DAY: Kalu advocates strict punishment for violators of children’s rights

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Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has described children as the nation's most valuable asset. While urging parents and guardians to instill good moral values in their children and wards, the former Governor stressed that the importance of raising responsible children cannot be undermined in national development. Kalu, who called on the political class, policy makers and other stakeholders in protecting the rights of children, advocated child-friendly policies aimed at identifying and building talents among children, adding that in order to build a decent society, children must be properly raised by parents.…
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May
25
2022
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BREAKING: Buhari sacks CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele – Report

BREAKING: Buhari sacks CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele – Report

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President Muhammadu has sacked the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, an unconfirmed report has revealed. Godwin Emefiele was engulfed in controversies after expressing genuine interest in becoming the next president of Nigeria and does not wish to resign his position before contesting. After several outcry by the public, calling for his resignation shortly after purchasing the N100m form of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emefiele approached a Federal High Court in Abuja to prevent the country’s electoral body INEC from disqualifying him. President Buhari in a response to the expression of interest by his appointees…
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May
25
2022
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Abia Deputy Governor Ude Oko-Chukwu withdraws from Abia PDP governoship primaries

Abia Deputy Governor Ude Oko-Chukwu withdraws from Abia PDP governoship primaries

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Abia State Deputy Governor, Ude Oko-Chukwu, has withdrawn from the Abia State PDP governorship primaries. Oko Chukwu said he would not participate in today’s governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abia State. This was contained in a statement made available to THE WHISPERER on Wednesday morning by his campaign organisation. Oko Chukwu, a former Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly was a foremost governorship aspirant in the state before announcing his withdrawal. See statement below:
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May
25
2022
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BREAKING: Senate President, Lawan, arrives Maiduguri for condolence over killing of 50 farmers, reschedules meeting with APC delegates

BREAKING: Senate President, Lawan, arrives Maiduguri for condolence over killing of 50 farmers, reschedules meeting with APC delegates

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Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital for a condolence visit over the massacre of over 50 farmers earlier this week. The Senate President accompanied by the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and others arrived Maiduguri at about 10:45am on Wednesday morning. He also rescheduled his meeting with Borno APC delegates to a later date to pay respect to the departed souls. Armed members of Boko Haram terrorists suspected to be ISWAP group last Sunday invaded farmlands on the outskirts of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno state and massacred over…
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May
25
2022
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BREAKING: Gunmen invade Kukah’s church, kidnap priests, others

BREAKING: Gunmen invade Kukah’s church, kidnap priests, others

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Gunmen early Wednesday broke into one of the parishes presided over by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan-Kukah. The Punch gathered that the armed hoodlums kidnapped two priests and two others in the rectory of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, in the Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. Kukah’s Sokoto Diocese covers Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi States. The Director, Social Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Rev. Fr Christopher Omotosho, confirmed the development with our correspondent on Wednesday morning. He said the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto is under attack and no information…
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May
24
2022
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2023: Coalition of Northern Groups Back Ahmad Lawan, Urge APC To Cede Presidency To North East

2023: Coalition of Northern Groups Back Ahmad Lawan, Urge APC To Cede Presidency To North East

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A Coalition of Northern Nigeria Youth groups comprising the Northern Youth Council Of Nigeria (NYCN), Association Of Northern Nigerian Students (ANNS), Arewa Youth Consultative Council (AYCC), Arewa Youth For Good Governance (AYGG) under the auspices of Arewa Youth Peace Initiative (AYPI), have endorsed the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan as their consensus candidate for the 2023 presidential election. The group also urged the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to cede the 2023 presidency to the North East geo-political zone for fairness, equity and justice. The group made their position known during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday afternoon. The National…
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May
23
2022
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2023: Lawan Best Candidate To Succeed President Buhari – Ukairo

2023: Lawan Best Candidate To Succeed President Buhari – Ukairo

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Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has been identified as the only presidential aspirant that would be totally committed to the peace, unity and implementation of policies and programs of President Muhamadu Buhari, if given the mandate to succeed him. This was part of the resolutions of a sociopolitical group; Abia North Peace Foundation, ANPF, after its strategic meeting in Abuja. According to a statement signed by Hon. Gabriel Ukairo, Deputy Director General of the group and made available to newsmen in Umuahia. According to the statement, after thorough deliberations and nationwide consultations with stakeholders from other groups, on the way forward…
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May
22
2022
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2023 Presidency: Lawan Refutes Reports of Withdrawal , Says He Will Emerge APC Candidate

2023 Presidency: Lawan Refutes Reports of Withdrawal , Says He Will Emerge APC Candidate

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Senate President and frontline presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Dr Ahmad Lawan has refuted reports of him withdrawing from the presidential race to pursue another term in the senate This is even as he encouraged his supporters not to entertain fear as he is working tirelessly to emerge the candidate of the APC   In a statement issued on Sunday by the Spokesperson of Ahmad Lawan Presidential Campaign Organization, Mr Iyke Ekeoma , Lawan clearly dismissed the possibility of running for another term in Yobe East Senatorial district He described as mischief, the reports that he…
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May
22
2022
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Emir lauds Jack-Rich’s humanitarian strides in Bauchi, urges politicians to play politics with decorum

Emir lauds Jack-Rich’s humanitarian strides in Bauchi, urges politicians to play politics with decorum

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The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwan Adamu, has commended Mr Tein Jack-Rich, an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, for his humanitarian works in Bauchi State. Adams, who made the commendation on Saturday, when he received Jack-Rich in his palace in Bauchi, advised politicians to play the game with decency and decorum, by promoting peace, stability and mutual respect among Nigerians. The traditional ruler described Jack-Rich as a humanitarian because of his several philanthropic works, which were visibly spread across the state. He expressed appreciation for Jack-Rich's kind gestures, and assured him that the people he had been kind to would…
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May
21
2022
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Jack-Rich: Nigerians have last chance for a good man to be president – Yuguda

Jack-Rich: Nigerians have last chance for a good man to be president – Yuguda

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Nigerian have been given the last chance to choose a good man for a leader and save the country from all its troubles, former Gov. Isa Yuguda of Bauchi has said. Yuguda stated this on Friday in Abuja during a meeting between the All Progressives Congress (APC) FCT delegates and a presidential aspirant, Tein Jack-Rich. Yuguda, who is also the Director General (D-G) of Jack-Rich Presidential Campaign Organisation, however, acknowledged the huge task before the delegates – that is putting the country first before politics. The former governor, urged them not to fail Nigerians, but to give citizens the chance…
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