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Feb

01

2022

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Chinese no longer give us money, we’re asking Europe for loans, says Transport Minister, Amaechi

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Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, has blamed the delays in major projects, including railways, on the inability of the Chinese to fund them. Amaechi said the Federal Government has started looking for loans in Europe following the refusal of the Chinese to fund Nigerian projects. In an interview with Guardian, the minister expressed hope that Nigeria could get loans from Europe to complete existing projects. According to Amaechi: “We are stuck with lots of our projects because we cannot get money. The Chinese are no longer funding. So, we are now pursuing money in Europe. “And when…

Feb

01

2022

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I didn’t hold any private meeting with Atiku – Lawan

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The Senate President , Ahmed Lawan, has denied meeting with former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar at his Abuja residence over the 2023 general elections. Lawan, who spoke through his media office said the video circulating online was when he met the former Vice President at the residence of Katsina business mogul and Chairman of Max Air Limited, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangala whose mother, Hajiya Murja Mangala died on Friday, 28th January, 2021. "The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and the Governor of Yobe State who is also the Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressive Congress(APC), Mai Mala Buni on Saturday…

Jan

31

2022

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BREAKING: EFCC charges Okorocha with N2.9 billion fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged Nigerian senator and former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, with allegations he conspired with others, including an APC politician and five companies, to steal N2.9 billion public coffers. EFCC filed the charges, totalling 17, on Monday, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, court documents exclusively obtained by PREMIUM TIMES show. In addition to Mr Okorocha, other defendants are Anyim Nyerere Chinenye, Naphtali International Limited, Perfect Finish Multi Projects Limited, Consolid Projects Consulting Limited, Pramif International Limited, and Legend World Concepts Limited. The charges were filed about the same time Mr Okorocha…

Jan

27

2022

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GOV. AYADE SWEARS IN PRESIDENT OF UNICROSS ALUMNI, PAUL AGWU AS MEMBER OF UNICROSS GOVERNING COUNCIL

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GOV. AYADE SWEARS IN PRESIDENT OF UNICROSS ALUMNI, PAUL AGWU AS MEMBER OF UNICROSS GOVERNING COUNCIL Earlier today at about 11:40am, the national President of UNICROSS Alumni, Comrade Agwu Paul Adugba was sworn in as a member of UNICROSS Governing council by the representative of the Governor, Commissioner for Education Hon. Godwin Amanke. In a convivial event which took place on the 27th January, 2022. The National President was accompanied by the SA to the Governor of on budget, Hon. Otu Otuita along with other notable alumnus. High point was the administration of oath of office by the Hon. Commissioner.…

Jan

27

2022

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See The Intimidating Curriculum Vitae Of The President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor

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It is not gainsaying that men who have attained don't make noise neither do they sing their own praises. It is a fact that Edo State dominates in all sectors of the country with intellectuals who knows their onion. The man I am about introducing to you singlehandedly organized and funded a one million man protest that shut down the busiest public highway in Africa, the 247km Lagos-Benin Expressway, to bring Nigeria's federal government attention to the deplorable state of the road. A native of Oredo/Ovia North East local government area of the state, attended Oza Primary School, Benin City, from…

Jan

27

2022

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Electoral Bill: One Love Foundation To Challenge N/A Over Decision To Bar Electorates From Challenging Candidates’ Certificate In Court

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Electoral Bill: One Love Foundation To Challenge N/A Over Decision To Bar Electorates From Challenging Candidates' Certificate In Court Popular civil rights group, One Love Foundation, says the decision of the National Assembly to bar Nigerians from challenging the certificates of candidates contesting elective position was unacceptable. The position of the group was made known in a statement signed by its President, Chief Patrick Eholor and Legal Representative, Barr. Samuel Ihensenkhien in Abuja on Wednesday. Read statement below: Press release by one love foundation on new electoral act (lfn 2022)provisions prohibiting voters from not contesting certificates of candidates in…

Jan

26

2022

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I’ll wear local brands, use Innoson as official car – Soludo

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Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has said that as a strategy to promote local brands, his official vehicle as governor will be a locally manufactured one by Innoson Vehicle Motors (IVM). Soludo who visited members of the inauguration committee said this during his speech. The governor-elect also said it was not a coincidence that he has been wearing local fabrics known as Akwete, saying it was intentional to support local brands, with the intention to make a statement with it. He said: “My Akwete dress is not just a dress, it’s a statement. I want to make a statement…

Jan

26

2022

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APC Disowns alleged zoning of positions in Party’s National Executive for Convention

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APC Disowns alleged zoning of positions in Party's National Executive for Convention The attention of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe State and Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has been drawn to media publications with purported zoning of offices allegedly announced by him. His Excellency has in clear and unambiguous terms denied the said list, saying, it is false, baseless, unfounded, misleading and has nothing to do with him. The Chairman of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Committee, said the party has not taken any decision at any fora on anything relating to zoning…

Jan

25

2022

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I Must Not Run For Any Political Position Before I Bring Development To My State – Okali

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The Director ABN TV, a leading online medium in Nigeria, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali has declared that he has no interest in contesting for a political position in 2023. This was in response to enquiry on why he decided to fix a dilapidated rural electrification project in Ebem Ohafia his home town in Ohafia local government area of Abia State. In a Facebook post, Okali the publicity secretary of Ebem Ohafia Development Union, EODU stated that he must not have a political interest to embark in a developmental project in his community. He had earlier donated a motorbike to the vigilante…

Jan

24

2022

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BREAKING: First Lady Aisha Buhari Backs Calls For Public Execution Of Hanifa’s Proprietor

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First Lady Aisha Buhari has endorsed the call for the execution of Abdulmalik Tanko, proprietor of Noble Kids Academy in Kawaji, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano state. Tanko, proprietor of the school, has confessed killing the innocent child with rat poison. He had dismembered and buried her secretly at one of the branches of the school. The victim was kidnapped in December and killed shortly after, though her abductors had demanded a N6million ransom. It was while trying to get part of the ransom that the proprietor of the school was nabbed by security forces. There has been widespread…