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24 Hours To Inauguration, Soludo Receives Handover Documents

24 Hours To Inauguration, Soludo Receives Handover Documents

Though Professor Chukwuma Soludo has another 24 hours before he assumes duty as Anambra State Governor, he has, nevertheless, received handover documents from the outgoing governor, Chief Willie Obiano. Obiano, on Wednesday, formally handed over the official government documents to him at the Government House, Awka. Obiano also conducted the governor-elect round offices in Government House. The ceremony was witnessed by the outgoing secretary to the state government (SSG), Professor Solo Chukwudebelu, and some aides of Soludo. At the ceremony devoid of any fanfare, Obiano handed over to Soludo documents containing assets and liabilities of the state, as well as…
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As Sanctions Bite, Russia Goes On The Offensive

As Sanctions Bite, Russia Goes On The Offensive

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reacted to the ongoing mass withdrawal of companies from his country over its invasion of Ukraine. On Thursday he endorsed a plan to nationalize foreign-owned businesses that flee the country. The Russian government has been alarmed over job losses and other economic pain the exodus is inflicting. Putin’s approval of the plan, scheduled to be discussed in Russia’s parliament, came as Goldman Sachs said it was “winding down” its business in Russia, following hundreds of other Western firms that have closed or suspended operations. During a meeting with government officials Thursday, Putin said Russia must…
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Gov. Akeredolu: Why Buni Was Sacked

Gov. Akeredolu: Why Buni Was Sacked

*Matawalle calls for caution Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has waded into the mega-crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) leading to the removal of Yobe Governor, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni as Caretaker Chairman and head of the Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). The Ondo State Governor has alleged that Buni perfected moves to create a crisis in the party and to ensure that the March 26 national convention does not hold. In his view, the sack of Buni as APC’s Chairman of the Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), was long overdue. The governor in a statement he personally signed…
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DEFECTION: Court Sacks Ebonyi Governor Dave Umahi And Deputy

DEFECTION: Court Sacks Ebonyi Governor Dave Umahi And Deputy

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered Governor David Umahi and his deputy, Dr. Eric Igwe to immediately vacate office as governor and deputy governor of Ebonyi State. Justice Inyang Ekwo in his judgment held that by defecting from the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) on which they were sponsored and elected as governor and deputy governor of Ebonyi State to the APC, a political party that did not win the election, they had resigned or are deemed to have resigned from office. The court therefore restrained David Umahi and Eric Igwe from parading themselves as governor and deputy…
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Abdullahi Adamu, Ken Nnamani, Akpan Udoedehe Emerge Favourites Ahead APC National Convention

Abdullahi Adamu, Ken Nnamani, Akpan Udoedehe Emerge Favourites Ahead APC National Convention

*Governors Kick Against Zoning Formula The leadership of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has narrowed down the choices of those to occupy the party's key positions as indication emerge that former governor Abdullahi Adamu has been pencilled down as the party's National Chairman. At the party's National Convention scheduled for March 26, 2022, most of the positions are expected to be filled by consensus. A reliable source in the party has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari, might have settled for former governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Adamu, from North Central, as the consensus choice for national chairman These indications emerged…
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How We Nailed ‘Super Cop’ Abba Kyari – NDLEA

How We Nailed ‘Super Cop’ Abba Kyari – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA has given a detailed account of how it nailed suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari who is allegedly involved in drug deals. The agency disclosed that Kyari who is generally referred to as 'Super Cop' offered money for confiscated drug hauls and plots to set some traffickers free. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, made the declaration at a press conference held at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday just as he played video evidence of how he was filmed transacting with an NDLEA operative to buy off some parts of a drug…
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Russia’s Media Decry Western ‘hysteria’ Over Ukraine

Russia’s Media Decry Western ‘hysteria’ Over Ukraine

As fear of a Russian invasion of Ukraine builds in the West, Russia’s usually propaganda-heavy media has been curiously quiet. For the most part, most Russians see the upbeat of events in Ukraine as "hysteria" induced by the West, most especially the US. On recent TV news bulletins, the crisis – which has seen Russia mass around 100,000 troops on the Ukrainian border amid widespread fears of an invasion – is rarely given top billing. On Tuesday night, the Ukraine situation was relegated to fourth place in the nightly news broadcasts on Russia’s three main TV channels. Instead, broadcasters led…
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NFF Reconstitutes Eagles Coaching Crew, Appoints Eguavoen, Amuneke

NFF Reconstitutes Eagles Coaching Crew, Appoints Eguavoen, Amuneke

Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior National Team, Super Eagles. The federation retained Augustine Eguavoen as Interim Technical Adviser while former Nigeria World Cup star and former U-20 Boys’ Head Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, was appointed as a Chief Coach and an immediate assistant to Eguavoen. In a statement on Monday, the federation said it won’t move forward with the agreement with Jose Peseiro who was expected to take charge of the team after the Africa Cup of Nations. One of the most garlanded footballers to have come out of Nigeria, Amuneke…
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Kano APC Crisis: Why Shekarau’s Faction Rejected Power-Sharing Plan

Kano APC Crisis: Why Shekarau’s Faction Rejected Power-Sharing Plan

Reasons have emerged why the Kano State All Progressives Congress (APC) faction led by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau has rejected the proposals of the party's national secretariat towards resolving the lingering crisis in the state. Senator Shekarau’s G-7 which has been at loggerheads with Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s leadership of the party in the state, does not accept the recently unveiled power sharing arrangement because "it is skewed in favour of Governor Ganduje's faction of the party ". Both factions have had deep-seated disagreements leading to two parallel executives in the state and ongoing court cases. Senator Ibrahim Shekarau The party’s…
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Randy Driver Kills Friend Because Of Concubine

Randy Driver Kills Friend Because Of Concubine

By Our Correspondent Agushire-Ezimo and Ogbodu-Aba both in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State are presently unease following the killing of one Hilary Agumuo, from Ezimo, by one Simon Ogbu, from Ogbodu-Aba.“It all started on 17th December, 2021, around 10pm,” narrates an eye witness, Okonkwo Madu. He continues, “The misunderstanding began at a drinking joint. Simon Ogbu came to beat one Ifeanyi, but in the cause of the ensuing fight, Hilary intervened to separate them.“Hilary made a comment, which infuriated Mr Ogbu after his intervention. And the fight then shifted to Hilary and Simon Ogbu. They were separated, but…
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