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INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH: Buhari calls on ASUU to suspend strike; says he shares pains Nigerians are going through
–Warns against hate speech ahead of 2023 polls –Wants more female, youth participation in forthcoming elections President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is pained by the continuous disruptions in tertiary education system in the country. Consequently, the President has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU to suspend the over seven months … [Read more…]
Nigeria bound to face challenges; citizens should remain strong: APC
Amid the insecurity ravaging Nigerian societies and economic woes, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked citizens to remain hopeful and strong, stating that the challenges were bound to occur. This was contained in a statement by the chairman, Plateau chapter, Rufus Bature, and signed by Sylvanus Namang, the APC spokesperson in the state. “No … [Read more…]
Endgame Ekweremadu
Senator Ike Ekweremadu is a serving senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and an unprecedented three-term deputy senate president. He is a former speaker of ECOWAS parliament, a lawyer, scholar, astute politician, author, and a father. Ekweremadu and his wife Nwanneka battled privately to save the life of their daughter, Sonia, even as he … [Read more…]
Burkina Faso coup leader speaks, announces sack of govt
The coup in Burkina Faso has been confirmed. Army captain Ibrahim Traore Friday evening announced that former military ruler Paul-Henri Damiba has been deposed and his government dissolved. He also announced the suspension of the constitution and transitional charter. Mr Traore announced this in a statement read on national television. He said a group of … [Read more…]
Nigeria at 62: Nigerians Tired of Leadership Failure, Looking Forward to New Nigeria –Obi
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has stated that many Nigerians are already tired and frustrated with the leadership failure that has continued to burden the country for many years, saying that the coming election presents a ray of hope to the people for a New Nigeria, if things are done correctly. … [Read more…]
Nigeria at 62: Tinubu promises to eschew violence, divisive incendiary politics
As Nigeria celebrates her 62nd Independence anniversary, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has promised to eschew violence, recourse to divisive, incendiary politics. He disclosed that he and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, have equally resolved to commit to a prosperous, violence-free, and democracy-filled Nigeria. In a statement he … [Read more…]
October 1: Atiku charges Nigerians on nation building
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party Atiku Abubakar, has while congratulating Nigerians on the celebration of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary, expressed confidence that the nation will rise again. The former Vice President equally enjoined Nigerians to rise up to the challenge of nation building as the nation prepares to enter into a … [Read more…]
Enugu East senatorial zone Monarchs receive APGA Guber candidate, Frank Nweke Jr
The Chairman of the Enugu East Traditional Council, Igwe Julius Nnaji, Odezuligbo III of Nike, and the entire Traditional Rulers of Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South, Nkanu West, Nkanu East and Isiuzo LGAs, Thursday, September 29, 2022, received their son, and APGA gubernatorial candidate for Enugu, Frank Nweke Jr. The Royal Fathers acknowledged him … [Read more…]
FG fulfills house promise to late Stephen Keshi 28 years after
The Federal Government, Thursday, has handed over the Certificate of Occupancy and other land documents to late Stephen Keshi and 14 other members of the 1994 Super Eagles Team. The Sport’s Legend was gifted a three-bedroom flat in Delta State. According to a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Blessing Lere-Adams, the … [Read more…]
Russia-Ukraine War: Putin announces annexation of four regions of Ukraine
President of Russia, Vladimir Putin is currently attending the formal ceremony of the annexation of the four Ukrainian regions in Moscow. Putin has announced that the four Russian-occupied regions – Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia will officially become part of the Russian Federation today. According to Putin, who started a war against Ukraine on February … [Read more…]
JUST IN: Appeal Court declares Umahi senatorial candidate, dismisses Agom-Eze’s suit
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Friday, rejected Princess Ann Agom-Eze’s suit and approved Governor David Umahi’s candidacy for the Senate. Following a primary election on July 30, 2022, Princess Agom-Eze, a senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in power in Ebonyi State, disputed Governor Umahi’s selection as the candidate for the … [Read more…]