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Nov
08
2023
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PATRIOT, PACIFIST: Interrogating Peter Obi’s Speech

PATRIOT, PACIFIST: Interrogating Peter Obi’s Speech

Opinion
EXPRESSO 》By Steve Osuji Why did it take Peter Obi all of 10 day to speak up? This of course,  is the first point to note. In the rise and ebb of historic moments, timing could be everything. Like a surfer, you must catch the wave of events at its crest or lose the moment for good. This is why not a few Nigerians were troubled about Obi’s silence after the  Supreme Court  “miscarriage” on the last Presidential Election even though he is generally believed to have been robbed of the mandate.One day passed. One week passed. Many began to see…
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Nov
08
2023
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Rotimi Amaechi’s Crocodile Tears

Rotimi Amaechi’s Crocodile Tears

Politics
By SHEDDY OZOENE Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, is a sharp-shooter and newsmaker any day. As far as our national political issues go, he hardly sits on the fence, so his abstinence from those public commentaries that draw attention to him, has raised a few eyebrows. Penultimate week, however, he came out of his ‘hiding’ to headline TheNiche public lecture in Lagos and he was at his singing best. The news is not what he said at the public lecture, the reason he gave for restraining himself from commenting on political and governance-related matters, is somewhat curious. Since he…
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Nov
02
2023
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Carabao Cup: Chelsea Still Hopeful But Liverpool, Newcastle Are Favourites

Carabao Cup: Chelsea Still Hopeful But Liverpool, Newcastle Are Favourites

Sports
Eight teams remain in the Carabao Cup and all those still involved are hopeful of triumph at Wembley in February. That is particularly the case this season, with Manchester City and Tottenham knocked out in previous rounds and both Arsenal and Manchester United exiting in tame fashion on Wednesday night. Chelsea booked their place in the last-eight with a comfortable win over Blackburn but face a much sterner test in December, when they welcome Newcastle to Stamford Bridge.  Liverpool remain the favourites to go all the way in the competition and they will back themselves to reach the semi-finals, having been drawn…
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Nov
02
2023
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Akwa Ibom Gov, Corporate Groups Excited Over Editors Confab

Akwa Ibom Gov, Corporate Groups Excited Over Editors Confab

Economy
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State and many corporate organisations like the Nigeria Deposit insurance Corporation (NDIC), Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) and United Bank for Africa are rallying support for the annual conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors which gets underway in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in a few days. Other organisations that have also indicated support for the conference, being organised by the professional body of editors in Nigeria, include Zenith Bank, Access Bank, Nigeria Port Authority and the Dangote Group. A statement by the NGE President, Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren on…
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Oct
30
2023
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Fubara Condemns Masterminds Of Impeachment Threat, Thanks Rivers People For Support

Fubara Condemns Masterminds Of Impeachment Threat, Thanks Rivers People For Support

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  Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara has condemned those who are threatening to impeach him from office and declared he has not done anything to warrant such an action.  The governor who was speaking in the premises of the State House of Assembly on Monday decried the fire incident in the Complex and promised to arrange an alternative venue for the House sittings. Sounding confident, the governor described as "rubbish" the report that some members sat in the House and commenced impeachment proceedings against him, adding that no lawful sitting of the House took place. The governor alleged that on…
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Oct
30
2023
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Rivers State Crisis Takes New Turn As Assembly Commences Impeachment Process Against Gov. Fubara

Rivers State Crisis Takes New Turn As Assembly Commences Impeachment Process Against Gov. Fubara

BREAKING
The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state. Against expectations on Monday, members of the State House of Assembly signed the impeachment notice against the governor.  24 of the 32 members of the Assembly were said to have been present during Monday’s plenary. Reports say the earlier attempt by the Governor to gain entrance into the building was rebuffed, but his supporters are said to have besieged the Assembly Complex to protest the impeachment move. The Assembly has ordered its clerk to serve the impeachment notice on the governor. Earlier during…
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Oct
30
2023
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Journalist And Poet, Tunde Olusunle, Becomes ANA Fellow

Journalist And Poet, Tunde Olusunle, Becomes ANA Fellow

Media
Renowned journalist, public scholar, author and poet, Dr Tunde Olusunle has been listed for the conferment of the Fellowship of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). This was contained in the congratulatory letter to Dr Olusunle signed by Maik Ortserga, General Secretary of the association. According to Ortserga, the conferment ceremony will coincide with the 42nd edition of the International Convention of ANA, tagged ANA@42, scheduled for Wednesday November 1 to Saturday November 4 2023, at the Chinua Achebe International Conference Centre, Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village, Mpape, Abuja. The letter stated: "In the course of the Association's developmental process, there…
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Oct
24
2023
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G-5: Running With The Hare, Hunting With The Hound

G-5: Running With The Hare, Hunting With The Hound

Opinion, , , , ,
By SHEDDY OZOENE Since the appointment of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, the thinking was that all will be calm at Wadata Plaza, headquarters of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Wike was believed to have found enough comfort in the ruling All Progressives Congress as to let PDP be. Those who think in that direction are wrong. It has become obvious that Wike and his team of some former PDP governors, codenamed G-5 or the Integrity Group, have more duties to perform. If they have helped bring the party to its…
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Oct
19
2023
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Tinubu Appoints Heads Of Information Parastatals; Ali M. Ali Heads NAN

Tinubu Appoints Heads Of Information Parastatals; Ali M. Ali Heads NAN

Entertainment
Osita Okechukwu Replaced At VON President Bola Tinubu has appointed new heads for parastatals in the Federal Government's Information and National Orientation Sector. In all, eight new helmsmen were announced in the changes that were announced on Thursday. Among the new appointees is Alhaji Ali M. Ali who is the new Managing Director for the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN. A former Deputy President of the Nigerian Guild of Ali was a member of Media Team in the campaign organization of the President. Also, a former Media Adviser to the Niger State Governor, Mr. Jibrin Baba Ndace was appointed to…
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Sep
26
2023
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NGE Commends South-East Governors’ Security Initiative, Scores Diri High On Infrastructure

NGE Commends South-East Governors’ Security Initiative, Scores Diri High On Infrastructure

Entertainment
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed worry over the prevailing lawlessness and general state of insecurity in the country, especially in the South –East, and commended governors of the South-East geopolitical zone for the ongoing initiatives to collectively address the challenges. Similarly, the Guild also applauded the efforts of the Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri, for his infrastructure development and for improving security in the state. In a statement after its Standing Committee meeting in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, and signed by the NGE President, Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Dr Iyobosa Uwugiaren, the professional body…
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