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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Nasarawa State, Dr Aliyu Bello, has congratulated his counterpart of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Adamu Bako who was recently elected into office. Bello described his opponent’s emergence as a “well-deserved victory”. He welcomed him to “The vibrant political landscape of ...
President Tinubu Heralds New Dawn In Edo As Okpebholo Takes …
1 day ago · President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday declared a new chapter in Edo State’s history with the triumph of democratic values as Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Honourable Dennis Idahosa were sworn in as Governor and Deputy Governor respectively. The President assured Nigerians that the nation’s most challenging economic period is now behind ...
Obaseki leaves as Okpebholo is officially sworn in as Edo Governor
2 days ago · Reason: Governor Godwin Obaseki has officially left power after the expiration of his two terms. His successor, Senator Monday Okphebholo was officially sworn sworn-in as the governor of Edo State, while Dennis Idahosa also took the oath of office as the Deputy Governor of the State. Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, led the Federal ...
Peter Obi, Churches, and Prayer Vigils - The NEWS
1 day ago · Nigeria’s undisputed political sensation and Labour Party’s presidential aspirant in the 2023 elections Mr. Peter Obi continues to bestride the country’s political firmament like the Shakespearean Colossus. His unrelenting consistency in challenging Nigeria’s hegemonic status quo, urging the people to believe in attaining a new country, resonates beyond terrestrial frontiers.
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Sanwo-Olu Mourns Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagos State Governor and the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, describing his death as a colossal loss to Nigeria.
Saudi Crown Prince Praises Nigeria’s Ongoing Reforms, Assures Of ...
2 days ago · The Crown Prince commended President Tinubu’s economic reforms, noting similarities to his steps to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s stability and development when he became Prime Minister. He also assured Nigeria of his support and promised to motivate his team to realise the various areas of partnerships discussed at the meeting.
Standard Chartered Bank fraud: Court adjourns till 19 January for …
Oct 12, 2022 · The presiding Judge of the Federal high court sitting in Lagos south west Nigeria, Justice Peter Lifu has adjourned till 19th of January,2023, for the trial of four accused persons alleged to have defrauded Standard Chartered Bank to the tune of N223,865,708.08 to commence. According to the four-counts amended charge filed before the court, by ...
Tension in Edo NLC, as Olaye insists he’s Chairman
2 days ago · Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:35 pm. NLC members. By Jethro Ibileke. There is palpable tension in the Edo state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), following the alleged removal of the State Chairman, Comrade Odion Olaye. The embattled chairman was removed Monday evening and was replaced by Comrade Bernard Joman in an acting capacity ...
Illegality of Charging Protesters With Terrorism and Treason
2 days ago · Last week, President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate termination of the treason charge against 119 protesters standing trial for treason arising from the August 1-8, 2024 protests against bad governance and hardship in the country. Consequently, the Attorney-general of the Federation, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN applied for the withdrawal of the charges.
Government, Media Must Unite To Move Nigeria Forward – VP …
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 7:03 pm. VP Shettima when the leadership of the Nigerian Guild of Editors paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. *** Charges editors to be watchdogs, allies in nation-building. Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a stronger collaboration between government and the media in carrying out ...