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Tinubu meets bishops, says choice of Shettima not a threat to Christian

Tinubu meets bishops, says choice of Shettima not a threat to Christian

Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with some Christian clerics under the aegis of the Pentecostal Bishops Forum of Northern Nigeria. At the meeting, Tinubu, disclosed that his choice of a former governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima was not a threat to the Christian community. He added that his decision was based on competence and not religious considerations, adding that only competence can resolve the political and socio-economic challenges bedevilling the nation. The APC presidential candidate said he has always been a friend of the Christian community and he should be…
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DSS denied me access to Nnamdi Kanu — Sowore 

DSS denied me access to Nnamdi Kanu — Sowore 

Officials of the Department of State Service, on Thursday, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, allegedly denied human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Mr Omoyele Sowore, access to detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, despite granting him a formal invitation. Sowore was listed among those expected to visit Kanu as requested by the IPOB leader on Thursday. A document acquired by The Punch revealed. The activist who arrived at the facility at about 2 pm at the appointed time was asked to sit in the visitor’s waiting room till about 4:50…
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2023: IGP Bans Use Of Amotekun, ESN, Other Local Security Outfits For Campaigns

2023: IGP Bans Use Of Amotekun, ESN, Other Local Security Outfits For Campaigns

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate ban of the use of Amotekun, the Eastern security network and other states sponsored security outfits during the electioneering campaigns billed to kick off nationwide by week Speaking during the strategic police managers conference held at the Force headquarters in Abuja, he explained that the measure was aimed at ensuring the general elections were not exposed to any form of compromise and abuses. The IGP who charged states commissioners of police to adhere to the dictates of laid down rules and regulations maintained that the political campaigns, security,…
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Atiku Loses Top Aide, Nyako

Atiku Loses Top Aide, Nyako

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has lost one of his aides, Abdullahi Nyako. The former Vice President penned a condolence note via his Twitter handle on Thursday. Sharing a photo of the deceased, Atiku said, “Barr. Abdullahi Nyako was more than an aide; he was family to me in every sense of the word. He served me with loyalty and diligence. He will be sorely missed. On behalf of my family, I convey my deepest condolences to the Abdullahi family and pray that the Almighty Allah will comfort and strengthen them." “May Allah forgive his…
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Abia North: We made the right choice in Senator Orji Kalu – Nneato Community

Abia North: We made the right choice in Senator Orji Kalu – Nneato Community

The choice of Orji Uzor Kalu as senator representing Abia North senatorial district has been described as the best decision taken by constituents of the zone in the 2019 general election. The constituents in Umunneochi Local Government made the declaration during the mid-term constituency report tour organised by the Chief Whip of the Senate to meet and interact with electorates in all the wards in the five local government areas of Abia North. Kalu said the exercise is to ascertain the impact of his leadership in terms of human resources empowerment and infrastructural projects on his constituents and to also…
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JUST IN: Industrial Court Orders ASUU To Call Off Strike

JUST IN: Industrial Court Orders ASUU To Call Off Strike

The National Industrial Court has ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to return to work. The federal government, in a suit, prayed for the order for ASUU to call off its seven months strike. The Minister of Labour and Employment, on behalf of the federal government, had filed the matter before the court by way of referral to resolve the issue of the ongoing strike by ASUU. (NAN)
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BREAKING: LP President Candidate Peter Obi Publishes Degree Result, Tells Others To Do Same (PHOTOS)

BREAKING: LP President Candidate Peter Obi Publishes Degree Result, Tells Others To Do Same (PHOTOS)

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party has published his degree result for Nigerians to see. In a statement signed by Obi's media aide, Valentine Obienyem titled "Publishing Obi's Degree Result" on Wednesday morning challenged other presidential candidates to publish theirs. See statement below: Publishing Obi’s Degree result "It would have just required publishing Mr. Peter Obi’s degree result to stop the perennial debate about the class of degree he came out with. Each time I mentioned it to him, Obi would restrain me from publishing. His stand is clear: “Val, to me, education is the progressive discovery of…
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Abia 2023: Ikpeazu to battle Abaribe for Senate seat as INEC releases full list

Abia 2023: Ikpeazu to battle Abaribe for Senate seat as INEC releases full list

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and a former governor of the state, Orji Kalu, have made the final list of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the 2023 senatorial contest in Abia. While Mr Ikpeazụ was listed as candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Abia South; Mr Kalu, currently the Chief Whip of the Senate, was named as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia North. Also, a former Minority Leader of the Senate, Enyinnaya Abaribe, was listed as the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) candidate for Abia South while Mao Ohuabunwa was named PDP…
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FG to ban ‘ponmo’ to revive leather industry

FG to ban ‘ponmo’ to revive leather industry

The federal government says it is proposing legislation to ban the consumption of animal skin, locally known as ponmo, in the country to revive tanneries. Muhammad Yakubu, director-general, Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST), Zaria, said this in Abuja on Sunday. Yakubu said the legislation was necessary to revive the comatose leather industry in the country. He said the habit of eating animal skin, which has no nutritional value, should be stopped to save the industry and boost the nation’s economy. The director-general added that the institute, in collaboration with stakeholders in the industry, would approach the national…
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Buhari’s daughter Zahra bags first-class from UK university (PHOTOS)

Buhari’s daughter Zahra bags first-class from UK university (PHOTOS)

Zahra, the daughter-in-law of President Muhammadu Buhari, has graduated from Brighton University in the United Kingdom. Aisha Buhari, the first lady, took to her Facebook page to share photos from the graduation ceremony on Tuesday. The first lady said Zahra graduated with first-class honours in Architectural Science. “Congratulations to Mrs. Zahra B Buhari on your graduation with First Class Honors in Architectural Science. Wishing you all the best!” she wrote. Zahra is the daughter of Nasiru Ado Bayero, Emir of Bichi, and the wife of Yusuf, Buhari’s son. The couple tied the knot on August 20, 2021, in Kano state.…
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