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Eholor hails emergence of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as WTO DG says she’s a shining light

Eholor hails emergence of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as WTO DG says she’s a shining light

The Global President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has eulogized the newly-elected Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, describing her emergence as well deserving judging by her antecedents. In a Congratulatory Message signed by him, Eholor, expressed delight at her emergence, saying she had always been known to shine brilliantly wherever she found herself. Eholor stated that Okonjo-Iweala's track record of success, both in Nigeria as Finance Minister and across the world where she successfully served in various high profile positions in many global organizations and agencies, including the World Bank, stood her…
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Noah Dallaji to Chair Democracy Youth Round Table National Conference

Noah Dallaji to Chair Democracy Youth Round Table National Conference

As Nigerians count down to the 2023 general election and the clamour for the youth of Nigeria to participate actively to decide who governs them ,the Democracy Youth Round Table (National Conference) 2021 will hold on Thursday 18th March 2021 at the NAF Conference Center Abuja. Over 500 Youth leaders from different States in Nigeria will gather to discuss , Strategies and brain Storm on various issues that affects the youth of Nigeria and profer ways to solve the issues and also to mentor them to be part of the the Democratic process in Nigeria. According to the Convener, Amb…
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“Inter-States Joint Development Projects will grow regional economy,” Says Azubogu

“Inter-States Joint Development Projects will grow regional economy,” Says Azubogu

...States should explore Inter-governmental Relations window for State-State/State-Federal government joint projects Engr Chris Azubogu, the Anambra State Governorship aspirant under the platform of People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 election, on Monday said that Inter-States Joint Development Projects is a sire way to grow South East regional economy. Engr Azubogu, member of House of Representatives representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, said that all States should explore inter-governmental relations window for State-State/State-Federal government joint projects as a way of bridging the infrastructure gap within the region. Azubogu spoke after attending the South East Zonal PDP stakeholders meeting held…
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My people said I should become the next governor of Kano state – Senator Kabiru Gaya

My people said I should become the next governor of Kano state – Senator Kabiru Gaya

Senator Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano) says he is yet to take a decision on the clamour for him to contest the Kano State governorship election in 2023. Gaya, a former governor of the state, who featured at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum in Abuja on Sunday, thanked those beckoning on him to return to the Kano State Government House in 2023. The lawmaker, who has been at the National Assembly for 13 years, said while it is the wish of many people within and outside state for him to return to Government House, he would need to consult further…
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Abuja High Court Stops Retrial of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Abuja High Court Stops Retrial of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

The Abuja division of the Federal High Court on Monday gave a former Abia State Governor and Senate Chief Whip, Dr.Orji Kalu the permission to challenge his retrial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on alleged money laundering charges. Consequently, Justice Inyang Ekwo has ordered that the planned re-arraignment of the politician in the alleged N7.1billion money laundering charges be put on hold until the resolution of the legal questions raised against his retrial. In a motion exparte which was moved an argued by his counsel, Prof. Awa Kalu (SAN), Senator Kalu asked for an order of Court …
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APC Chieftain Accuses  Ken Nnamani of Abandoning Enugu APC to Run Errand for Imo Governor

APC Chieftain Accuses  Ken Nnamani of Abandoning Enugu APC to Run Errand for Imo Governor

Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu state,  Hon.  Simon Ogbodo  has accused former Senate President and member of All Progressives Congress,  Senator Ken Nnamani of abandoning Enugu State chapter of All Progressives Congress for other states This is even as he accused Nnamani of turning to an errand boy to Governor of Imo State , Senator Hope Uzodimma , adding that being on Imo state government pay roll has made Nnamani relocate to Owerri in Imo state. Hon. Ogbodo who spoke at the weekend during APC stakeholders meeting on the ongoing in Nkanu East also said Nnamani ought…
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WAHALA!!! Businessman successfully excretes 83 wraps of cocaine at Abuja airports

WAHALA!!! Businessman successfully excretes 83 wraps of cocaine at Abuja airports

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has nabbed a businessman, Onu Oluchukwu Friday, 39, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, with 1.527 kilogramms of cocaine. Onu, a plumber material dealer, was apprehended on Thursday , February 4, 2021, during outward clearance of Ethiopian Airline ET 910 en route Abuja-Addis Ababa -New Delhi, India. According to the Commander, NAIA Command of the NDLEA, Mr. Kabir Sani Tsakuwa, Onu proved positive for ingestion. "He excreted 83 wraps of substances, which proved positive for cocaine and weighed 1.527kg. The suspect who claimed he is into plumbing material business in Lagos…
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COvid-19: WHO Disqualifies Nigeria From Global Vaccine Bid Says Nigeria Has No Storage/ Cooling Facilities

COvid-19: WHO Disqualifies Nigeria From Global Vaccine Bid Says Nigeria Has No Storage/ Cooling Facilities

The World Health Organisation-led COVAX global initiative has failed to shortlist Nigeria for the Pfizer vaccines following the country's inability to meet the standard requirement of being able to store the vaccines at the required -70 degrees Celsius. The Nigerian government had stated that it was expected to receive 100,000 doses through the COVAX initiative, which was set up to ensure rapid and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all countries, regardless of income level. Speaking at a virtual press conference which was attended by PUNCH Correspondent, the Director WHO for African Region, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, said only four African…
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BUSTED!!! 115 Nursing mothers whose breast milk were harvested by a milk factory arrested in Abuja

BUSTED!!! 115 Nursing mothers whose breast milk were harvested by a milk factory arrested in Abuja

The Nigerian authorities rescued 115 mothers in Abuja, whose breast milk was being harvested every day and then turned into different dairy products like cheese, butter, and fresh milk. Some of these girls were as young as 16, the oldest being 22, and most of them were reported missing in the last 3 years. Police suspect that their capturers recorded everything they did to them for the past three years and uploaded it to the dark web to entertain their clients. The girls were raped and impregnated live on the internet, and after giving birth, they milked them like cows…
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Eholor mourns Prince Dennis Abuda, Slams Presidency over Insecurity, Extension of IGP’s tenure and Nomination of retired Service Chiefs as Ambassadors

Eholor mourns Prince Dennis Abuda, Slams Presidency over Insecurity, Extension of IGP’s tenure and Nomination of retired Service Chiefs as Ambassadors

Social Crusader, Philanthropist and President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has commiserated with the Abuda family over the unfortunate death of Prince Eloniyo Dennis Abuda. Eholor described the death of Prince Abuda as unfortunate and heartbreaking considering his selfless and humanitarian service to the people of Edo State and beyond. He however, berated the federal government for their failure and inability to secure the nation leaving the nation at the mercy of rampaging Fulani Herdsmen, bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and looters. “The death of our friend, Prince Eloniyo Dennis Abuda is indeed a sad one. My heart…
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