Felix Duru Mbah

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Benue CAN Debunks Allegation Of Alia Secretariat Demolition Plans

Benue CAN Debunks Allegation Of Alia Secretariat Demolition Plans

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Acting Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benue State, Rev. Jonathan Terwase Ugbede has debunked the speculation that the State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, intends to demolish the CAN secretariat in the North-Central state.  The CAN leader who was reacting to speculations on the matter in social media and other platforms, dismissed the speculation, insisting that the Governor has not contemplated destroying the secretariat.                                  He expressed joy that Gov. Alia has already debunked the allegation, describing the fake publications as malicious, false, baseless, and completely detached from the truth. A statement by the State Commissioner…
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Karim Adeyemi Helps Barcelona In 7-2 Win As Raphinha Nets Hat-Trick (SEE RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED IN LA LIGA & EUROPA LEAGUE TODAY, WEDNESDAY,16 SEPT)

Karim Adeyemi Helps Barcelona In 7-2 Win As Raphinha Nets Hat-Trick (SEE RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED IN LA LIGA & EUROPA LEAGUE TODAY, WEDNESDAY,16 SEPT)

Raphinha scored three times as Barcelona ran riot against Racing Santander today (Wednesday night) with João Cancelo, Lamine Yamal and Gabriel Jesus also finding the net in a seven-goal rout, in which starter Karim Adeyemi played a starring role to set up some of the goals. The seventh win in as many La Liga games this season for Barcelona continued the Catalans' perfect start to the season. Barça started the game as the dominant side, creating a few half chances, with the best chance falling to Raphinha inside the box, but his effort was well kept out. First Goal But…
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NLC Blows Hot Over Petrol Price Hike Nationwide, Tells FG To Save The Situation Now

NLC Blows Hot Over Petrol Price Hike Nationwide, Tells FG To Save The Situation Now

*'We Are Of The View That A Government That Seeks Re-election In Next Few Months Cannot Afford To Stand And Watch Marketers Inflict Suffering On The Citizenry In Name Of Deregulation' Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) today fumed over the rising pump price of petrol, a product that literally chokes Nigerians' socioeconomic jugular each time there is an increase in cost. Below, NLC's press statement signed by its President, Mr Joe Ajaero. "We are seriously concerned by the rising cost of the pump price of petrol across the country. In mega urban cities where petrol is readily available, the cost ranges…
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Unpaid 33-Months Houseboat Rent: Court Urges Army, Contractors To Settle

Unpaid 33-Months Houseboat Rent: Court Urges Army, Contractors To Settle

By Emma Ogoigbe The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, has given three indigenous houseboat contractors in the Niger Delta and the Nigerian Army a fresh opportunity to resolve amicably a dispute over 33 months of allegedly unpaid rental services. Justice Stephen Pam on Monday adjourned the matter to 22 October, 2026, for the parties to report on the outcome of ongoing settlement efforts. The suit was instituted by Peaches Integrated Services Limited, Etucom Integrated Services Limited and Godsam Industrial Services Limited against the Attorney General of the Federation, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and…
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67-Year-Old Nigerian Woman, Younger Male Compatriot, Others Arrested In US

67-Year-Old Nigerian Woman, Younger Male Compatriot, Others Arrested In US

Two Nigerians are among seven persons arrested in the United States (US) for allegedly illegally voting in past elections in the global superpower and for naturalization offence. One of them was paraded before Fox News crew. They were all indicted. Indictments and complaints are allegations and defendants are constitutionally presumed innocent until proven guilty. The US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas disclosed news of the arrests and indictments in a statement, sighted by People&Politics Tuesday night. The paper's checks on the Attorney's official website showed that the two Nigerians, a female and a male, were named as…
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Retired, But Messi Gets Fresh Argentina Call-Up For International Game

Retired, But Messi Gets Fresh Argentina Call-Up For International Game

*It Is For A Deserved Farewell, Country's Football Association Says Though he has hung his international boots, eight-time Ballon D'Or winner Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina to make a farewell ⁠appearance in a home friendly in October following his retirement, the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has confirmed. “We invited ⁠the best player in ⁠the world ​to play, the icon of our selection, our captain Lionel Andrés Messi, to have a deserved farewell on 6 October, here in Argentina,” the AFA President, Claudio Tapia, said on social media. Argentina will play three home friendlies during the 21 September…
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2027: Only Will Of Nigerians Shall Guide Electoral Outcome – INEC Ag Chair

2027: Only Will Of Nigerians Shall Guide Electoral Outcome – INEC Ag Chair

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting transparent, credible, inclusive and peaceful 2027 general elections, as the African Union (AU) Pre-Election Needs Assessment Mission commenced engagements with the Commission in Abuja. The AU delegation is led by former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, who is in Nigeria to assess the country's overall electoral preparedness and identify areas requiring further support and intervention. Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Commission yesterday (Tuesday, 15 September, 2026) at the INEC Headquarters, Abuja, the Commission's Acting Chairman,…
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Renewed Hope Global Lauds Tinubu Govt Over JP Morgan’s Applause Of FG’s Reforms

Renewed Hope Global Lauds Tinubu Govt Over JP Morgan’s Applause Of FG’s Reforms

*APC Flays Fresh Terrorist Attack In Oyo, Queries Makinde Over Newly-Acquired Surveillance Aircraft, As Deputy Gov Confirms Plane's Deployment By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan A pro-Bola Tinubu group, Renewed Hope Global, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration over the positive rating given by global financial services firm, JP Morgan, to Nigeria. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant (Publicity) to Renewed Hope Global, Victor Okebunmi, on Tuesday, JP Morgan's rating on the country's economy had previously been low. “Renewed Hope Global has commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, following JP Morgan’s inclusion of…
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2027: I Don’t Have Any Anointed Candidate In Oyo Polls –Olubadan Ladoja

2027: I Don’t Have Any Anointed Candidate In Oyo Polls –Olubadan Ladoja

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Revered monarch, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has declared that, contrary to insinuations, he has no anointed governorship candidate in the coming 2027 election in Oyo State. Ladoja, a former governor of the state, said this while receiving the governorship candidate of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hazeem Gbolarumi, in his palace, at Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Monday. Gbolarumi, a former Deputy Governor of the state, was accompanied to the palace by PDP state Chairman, Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso; state Secretary, Dr. Biola Olanipekun, among other chieftains of the party. Gbolarumi, in his address, noted…
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2027: Obi Challenges Tinubu, Others To Come Out Openly, Defend Their Records In Debates, Not Through Surrogates

2027: Obi Challenges Tinubu, Others To Come Out Openly, Defend Their Records In Debates, Not Through Surrogates

*Says He Won't Respond To Lackeys Any Longer As They're Not On Ballot Paper *'Defend Your Record. Explain Your Policies. Address The Concerns Nigerians Have. Debate Your Fellow Candidates. Do Not Send Proxies To Fight Battles You Are Unwilling Or Unable To Face Directly' By our reporter Henceforth, presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will not respond to attacks, insinuations or provocations from those his camp described as surrogates of other 2027 poll presidential flagbearers, but who "are either incapacitated or lack a record to defend." The Peter Obi Media Office disclosed this in a statement signed and made…
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