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Jan
02
2025
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Wife Of Enugu Gov Welcomes First Baby Of 2025

Wife Of Enugu Gov Welcomes First Baby Of 2025

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, marked the start of 2025 with a visit to Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (also known as Parklane Hospital) where she celebrated the birth of the first baby of the year on January 1. The baby, a beautiful girl, was born to Mrs. Blessing Anibueze at exactly 1:10 a.m. on January 1. To commemorate the special event, the Enugu First Lady presented the family with gifts of essential baby items, cash, and a bag of rice as immediate support. Mrs. Mbah also extended her goodwill to other mothers…
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Jan
02
2025
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We Do Not Know Of Alleged Bid To Kill Senator Usman,Says Kaduna Police Command

We Do Not Know Of Alleged Bid To Kill Senator Usman,Says Kaduna Police Command

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Kaduna state police command has declared that it is not aware of an alleged assassination attempt on Senator Lawal Usman. The serving senator represents Kaduna Central in the nation's upper legislative chamber. A statement issued on Thursday, January 2, and signed by the command's spokesman, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Mansir Hassan, revealed their position on the matter. The senator had,in a Facebook post, disclosed how he escaped an assassination bid on his life. The police statement read: "The attention of the command has been drawn to a publication on the Facebook handle of Sen. Lawal Adamu Usman,…
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Jan
02
2025
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Badenoch And All The Hypocrisy

Badenoch And All The Hypocrisy

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By SHEDDY OZOENE Obafemi Awolowo, one of Nigeria's most influential leaders, famously described Nigeria as "a mere geographical expression" in his seminal book Path to Nigerian Freedom (1947). By this, Awolowo highlighted the artificial nature of the Nigerian state, created by colonial Britain in 1914 through the amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates. His observation pointed to the lack of a unifying national identity among Nigeria's diverse ethnic and cultural groups, which makes most Nigerians more disposed towards their ethnic groups ahead of the Nigerian nation. Several other Nigerian leaders, through their actions and words, keep echoing this perspective,…
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Jan
01
2025
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Speech Against Arewa Leaders: Northern Title-holder Carpets Dogara, Accuses Him Of Sycophancy

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The heat was on the other oven when a Northerner and title holder in Jema'a Emirate Council of Kaduna state, Sanusi A.S. Maikudi, berated former Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara over the latter's recent explosive speech in which he accused Northerners of dominating the country's leadership even as their region of birth has little or nothing to show for such. Dogara had late last year delivered a thought-provoking speech entitled 'North Ruled for 40 Years Without Results to Show' during a town hall meeting held by the Christian Awareness Initiative of Nigeria (CHAIN) in…
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Jan
01
2025
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Alleged Money Laundering, Sale Of Public Property: El Rufai’s Trusted Ex-aide Arrested, Remanded

Alleged Money Laundering, Sale Of Public Property: El Rufai’s Trusted Ex-aide Arrested, Remanded

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna There are reports that Mr Bashir Saidu, former Chief of Staff to immediate past Governor of Kaduna state, North-Central Nigeria, Nasir El Rufai, has been arrested by security operatives. Sources said he was picked up for alleged money laundering and sale of government properties, during the El Rufai administration. El Rufai enjoyed a two-term tenure, 2015-2019 and 2019-2023. But, friends of the ex-Chief of Staff have raised dust, questioning why an anti-terrorism security outfit should be used in hounding him over alleged political matters. They also maintained that Saidu is innocent, saying he presented many documents…
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Jan
01
2025
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As 2025 Dawns, Catholic Priest Urges Nigerians To Flee Tribalism, Embrace Peace,Unity,Love

As 2025 Dawns, Catholic Priest Urges Nigerians To Flee Tribalism, Embrace Peace,Unity,Love

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu More exhortations came for Nigerians in the New Year as parish priest of St Brigid Catholic Parish, Asata, Enugu, Rev. Father Charles Igbokwe urged them to shun tribalism and embrace peace, unity and love. Rev. Fr. Igbokwe, who spoke to peopleandpolitics.net in his parish, pointed out that tribalism is one of the major problems bedeviling the country. He reminded Nigerians that they are brothers and sisters and should allow the love, unity and peace that Jesus Christ brought into the world to reign in their lives and the country. He further advised them to amend their…
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Jan
01
2025
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No Tapering Down On Development Speed In Enugu In 2025, Mbah Assures

No Tapering Down On Development Speed In Enugu In 2025, Mbah Assures

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has assured the people of the state that the speed of transforming the South-East state,as witnessed in 2024, would not slow down in the New Year. This was even as he urged Nigerians to kindle the fire of love, empathy, and charity to move the nation forward in 2025. Mbah stated these in his New Year message, reiterating his commitment to inclusive development and all-bracing economic opportunities in the state. “The high expectations that have arisen as a result of the successes of the outgoing year are understandable. We…
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Jan
01
2025
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NNPP Chieftain, Oguntoyinbo,Seeks New Life For Nigerians In 2025

NNPP Chieftain, Oguntoyinbo,Seeks New Life For Nigerians In 2025

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) leader in the South-West and Chief Executive Officer of Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has called on governments at various levels in the country to improve the fortunes of Nigerians in 2025. This is as his company organises a New Year festival on Wednesday (today) to entertain and usher Nigerians into the New Year. Oguntoyinbo, in a statement to welcome 2025, noted that Nigerians had suffered in the midst of plenty "due to several harsh policies of governments at various levels in the outgoing year 2024," insisting that…
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Jan
01
2025
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Nigeria’ll Be Better In 2025,Tinubu Promises

Nigeria’ll Be Better In 2025,Tinubu Promises

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Full Text Of President Bola Tinubu's January 1, 2025 Broadcast To Nigerians Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By the grace of God, 2025 will be a year of great promise in which we will fulfill our collective desires. Though 2024 posed numerous challenges to our citizens and households, I am confident that the New Year will bring brighter days.Economic indicators point to a positive and…
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Jan
01
2025
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My Life In Danger -Borno Christian Rights Activist

My Life In Danger -Borno Christian Rights Activist

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Christian rights activist and Director General (DG), Centre for Justice on Religious and Ethnicity in Nigeria, Rev. Kallamu Musa Ali Dikwa, has decried alleged danger, persecution and threat to his life as a result of his activities. Rev. Dikwa, who disclosed this in a statement, said: "I am facing imminent danger due to my fight against corruption and injustice in Borno State, Nigeria. "Unfortunately, the threats to my life come not only from Muslim extremists and corrupt politicians but also from some Christian leaders." The statement, which was signed by him, was titled 'Persecution and Betrayal:…
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