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Coalition No Threat to PDP -Makinde

Coalition No Threat to PDP -Makinde

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is an institution that cannot be threatened by talks about an emerging coalition, noting that the party remains united and undivided in the South-West geopolitical zone. The governor said that PDP leaders in the South-West have resolved that as responsible leaders, they would stay in the party and fix whatever challenges arise, adding that the party will deal with its issues and come out stronger as the only credible political alternative for Nigerians. Governor Makinde stated these today while speaking with newsmen…
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Opinion: VP Shettima Must Not Be Underestimated

Opinion: VP Shettima Must Not Be Underestimated

By Jibreel Muhammad Babangoshi With what I saw from the VP yesterday, he’s ready to give it to Mr. President and the cabals with a bonus just like the Iranian Ballistic Missiles against Israel. Shettima is not a coward and does not look like one. He’s smart, intelligent, witty and outspoken. He’s a Kanuri man who endures for a year or two and it seems he’s ready for this cold war. He systematically opened a can of worms by attacking the first Nuclear facility (Rivers' State of Emergency and the Attorney General ) and I pray Mr. Wike will not…
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FCT Youths Call For Indigenous Community Voices In Key Governance Processes

FCT Youths Call For Indigenous Community Voices In Key Governance Processes

Again, the issue of non-inclusiveness of groups in Nigeria's federal set-up took centrestage as indigenous youths of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) clamored to be included in the scheme of things. They cried out for an equitable governance environment where their marginalized voices will not merely be heard, but valued and acted upon too. They spoke under the auspices of the umbrella Abuja Original Inhabitants Youths and Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO). The outcry was unanimous with speaker after speaker echoing same message at a town hall meeting tagged 'Strengthening FCT Indigenous Community Voices in Key Governance Processes' organised by AOIYEO in collaboration…
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Zamfara Peace Journalists Forum Sensitizes 100 Students On Reporting

Zamfara Peace Journalists Forum Sensitizes 100 Students On Reporting

By John Ekah, Zamfara Zamfara Peace Journalists Forum (ZAMPEJF) in collaboration with an international peace-building body, Search for Common Ground (SCG), has sensitized 100 students of Department of Mass Communications, Zamfara State College of Arts and Sciences (ZACAS) on peace-building and sensitive reportage. The one-day sensitization programme was conducted under a project known as ‘Enhancing Collaboration for Peace and Security (ECPS) in Nigeria, Benin and Niger Republic Border Communities', in the Assembly Hall of ZACAS, Gusau, the state's capital. The SCG is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that works to end violent, conflict and rather builds healthy, safe, and just societies.…
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Arsenal Agree Deal To Sign Chelsea Winger, Noni Madueke

Arsenal Agree Deal To Sign Chelsea Winger, Noni Madueke

Arsenal have reportedly struck a deal worth over £50 million ($67.8m) to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, with the England international set to sign a five-year contract at the Emirates. The 23-year-old former Tottenham academy graduate is expected to provide cover and competition for Bukayo Saka on the right flank in Mikel Arteta's setup for the upcoming season. Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Chelsea to sign Madueke for a fee of around £52 million, including add-ons, as per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The winger agreed on personal terms with the Gunners earlier this week and is set to undergo…
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Insecurity: Ortom Accuses Ex-President Buhari

Insecurity: Ortom Accuses Ex-President Buhari

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has accused then-President Muhammadu Buhari of engaging in actions and inactions that worsened the armed herdsmen menace in the land. Ortom,an opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, took the bold stance during an interactive session with newsmen in his residence in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, today. There was as yet no word from the Buhari camp, as of press time. Ortom, who had a strained relationship with the Buhari presidency over the issue of Abuja's handling of insecurity in the North-Central State, pulled no punches as…
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Lawal Donates 98 Trucks Of Fertilizer, Seedlings To Farmers, Wife Hands Cash To Women

Lawal Donates 98 Trucks Of Fertilizer, Seedlings To Farmers, Wife Hands Cash To Women

By John Ekah, Zamfara Governance is not all about provision of physical infrastructure. Developing or enhancing human capital is in many cases more immediately impactful. This much was demonstrated by Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, and his wife, Hajiyah Huriyya, when they reached out to directly and individually touch lives of people of the North-West Nigerian state. While Gov. Lawal flagged off the distribution of fertilizers, seeds, and agrochemicals,loaded in 98 trucks, to farmers across the state, Hurriya made unconditional cash grants to 100 women, setting the stage for their removal from poverty. The governor's gesture was part of…
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Kano Inaugurates High-profile C’ttee Over Proposed Constitution Amendments

Kano Inaugurates High-profile C’ttee Over Proposed Constitution Amendments

*Auwalu Yadudu Is Chair *State Police, LG Autonomy, Others Are Areas Of Interest By Sani Bala Karo, Kano In a strategic move to ensure that the voices of the government and people of Kano State are adequately represented in the ongoing constitutional amendment process initiated by the National Assembly, the State Government has inaugurated a 26-member high-powered committee to articulate the state's position. The inauguration ceremony was performed by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouq Ibrahim, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Speaking during the event, held at the Cabinet Office, Alhaji Ibrahim said that the…
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We’ll Continue To Do Our Best To Develop Niger Delta -Ogbuku, NDDC MD

We’ll Continue To Do Our Best To Develop Niger Delta -Ogbuku, NDDC MD

By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri Managing Director (MD), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has reiterated the commission’s effort to positively impact all oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta. According to him, the Commission has laid out many programmes to facilitate its readiness to make life easier for the populace. Dr. Ogbuku, who disclosed these while addressing a world press conference in Asaba on the occasion of the 25th establishment of the Commission, further disclosed that a lot of abandoned mega projects have been completed while new ones are also been executed under his charge. According to him, the…
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‘Where Did You Learn To Speak Such Beautiful English?’, Trump Queries Liberian President

‘Where Did You Learn To Speak Such Beautiful English?’, Trump Queries Liberian President

*'Yes, Sir', Liberian Leader Addresses Trump, In Another Question Donald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, July 9, when the Liberian president took the microphone. “Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States and we believe in your policy of making America great again,” President Joseph Boakai said in English at a White House meeting before advocating for U.S investment in his country. "We just want to thank you so much for this opportunity.” Trump, clearly impressed, inquired where Boakai got his language skills. “Such good English, such beautiful …”, Trump…
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