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Nov

27

2023

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Finally, Phillip Shaibu Enters Edo Gov Race

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Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has formally announced his entrance into the race for the 2024 governorship race, thus ending weeks of sustained anxiety on the issue. In a pre-recorded speech aired Monday morning, Shaibu, who has been the deputy governor of the state since 2016, said he would run for the governorship on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). After his official declaration, Shaibu launched his campaign office in Benin City, the state capital, at an event crowded with party supporters in branded attires and other items. “After all the consultation we have made, we needed…

Oct

30

2023

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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…

Oct

30

2023

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

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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…

Oct

17

2023

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Gaza: Counting The ‘Dead’ Before They’re Killed

BREAKING, Lifestyle, Media, Opinion, PoliticsNigeria, Politics

SHEDDY OZOENE The State of Israel does not believe in the Biblical injunction of turning the other cheek when slapped. It does not even stop at the principle of reciprocal justice - an eye for an eye - as explained in the Books of Exodus and Leviticus. When you pluck an Israeli eye, be sure they'll retaliate by plucking your two eyes, shutting your mouth and leaving your nose bloodied. Since October 7, 2023, when the Islamic Resistance Movement popularly called HAMAS launched a surprise invasion of Israel, another chilling season of killings and destruction have returned to that familiar…

Oct

13

2023

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Chicagogate: A ‘Severe And Irreparable’ Damage

BREAKING, Lifestyle, PoliticsAPC, Nigeria, Politics, Tinubu

By SHEDDY OZOENE It has happened in the past that some men, great and small, were able to predict looming unsavoury fates. While some of such predictions end up as flukes, others have come in pin-point correct. A few, like Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln, went to the extent of predicting their own deaths. It is called premonition. As the case instituted by Atiku Abubakar at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago, to compel the Chicago State University to disclose Bola Tinubu's academic records proceeded to a decisive end, the Nigerian President had…

Jul

19

2023

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Focus On The Senate As Nation Awaits Tinubu’s Ministerial List Today

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President Bola Tinubu's nominees for Ministerial positions are expected to be read out today by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. Tinubu has already spent 50 days in office and he is mandated by law to submit the list of ministerial nominees within 60 days of assuming office. Nigerians have been eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the ministerial list, leading to the circulation of various speculative lists in recent weeks. Nonetheless, President Tinubu has skillfully guarded his choices, leaving the public in suspense as to who will ultimately secure portfolios in the final list of cabinet members. There are…

Jun

21

2023

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Eze Anaba: Abia Govt Congratulates ‘Home Boy’ For Winning NGE Presidency

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The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on behalf of the entire people of Abia State, has congratulated Mr. Eze Anaba, Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, on his election as the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). Anaba who emerged the President of the professional body at the Biennial National Convention which held recently in Owerri, Imo State on Friday, is from Abia State. Eze Anaba n a statement issued by Kazie Uko, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Abia State, said Anaba's victory was an eloquent testimony to his leadership qualities and a demonstration of…

Jun

21

2023

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Nigerian Editors Restate Commitment to Defence of Democracy, Press Freedom

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'...the role of journalism in shaping good governance and democracy has never been more crucial than now' The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has recommitted itself to creating the enabling and sustainable environment that upholds press freedom and protection of journalists’ rights, in order to ensure the sustainability of democracy and good governance. It also said being conscious of its constitutional and social responsibility, its commitment to professionalism will help shape the narratives, influence public opinion, and help forge a society that thrives on transparency, inclusivity, justice and a system of government that is accountable to the citizens. The NGE,…

Mar

22

2023

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With 3,343 Vote Margin, Peter Mbah Beats Chijioke Edeoga

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The battle for who becomes Enugu State governor-elect has finally been settled. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Mbah as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in Enugu State. The margin between the two foremost contestants is a slim 3,343. Mbah polled 160,895 votes to beat his closest rivals — Chijioke Edeoga of the Labour Party (LP) who scored 157,552. Edeoga In declaring Mbah as the winner, the INEC Returning Officer, Prof Maduebibisi Ofo-Iwe, who is the Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike,…

Feb

10

2023

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Ekwunife Promises Job Placements, More Projects For Anambra Central

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* Says She Wants To Be Judged By Her Performance Despite her impressive record in the provision of critical infrastructure and federal job placements for her constituents, the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife (Iyom) has promised to double her effort in those regards if reelected on 25th February, 2023. The Senator was speaking at a meeting with a cross-section of stakeholders in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday. She told the gathering at Obosi Urban secretariat that she was able to achieve the milestones so far recorded through her reach within the…