The African Democratic Party (ADC), has denied the purported endorsement of the candidacy of the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi on the platform of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Yemi Kolapo made this known to newsmen on Monday. In a statement on Monday by Kolapo, titled ‘ADC disowns
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The camp of Darusallam , a terror group carrying out heinous operations on the border between Kogi and Nasarawa states for over eight years was cleared by Men of the Nigerian Army from the 177 Battalion and the Army Records Lokoja with supports from local vigilantes. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Kogi
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The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, declined conversations with State House journalists after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari behind closed-door on Monday. The meeting was held at the President’s office in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. At the end of the meeting, also attended by the Vice President, Prof.
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Primate Elijah Ayodele, spiritual leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, on Monday, issued what he tagged a “final warning” to the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, ahead of the September 19, governorship election in the state. Ayodele issued the warning to Obaseki through a statement, urging the state governor not to relax, adding that
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Kelechi Madu, the new Minister of Justice and Solicitor-General in Alberta, Canada, has given a mild scoff to Nigeria, saying that he looks forward to the day when hard work is rewarded in Nigeria. Madu, upon his appointment, became the first African-born provincial minister in Canadian history, and is also the Provincial Secretary and Keeper
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A senior Police Officer and an Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Eleme has received commendation for rescuing and taking care of accident victims he met on the way. Ndigbo Elders’ Forum in a statement made available to newsmen lauded the Senior Officer for the humanitarian service. Speaking when the group paid him a courtesy visit
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The President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari ( retd .) , on Monday , lamented that the ruling All Progressives Congress was “often embroiled in bitter , and on occasions , totally unnecessary squabbles .” Buhari regretted that the ugly development had led to the party losing governorship and legislative seats . He spoke while
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The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has said contest for office of the President is for any qualified candidate. He, therefore, faulted the zoning of the presidency ahead of the 2023 general elections. According to the former Abia governor, the number one office in the land is an open basket for intending contestants,
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The Federal Road Safety Corps , Oyo State Command , says it impounded 150 vehicles and prosecuted 47 traffic violators during a special patrol in August codenamed Operation Scorpion II . The special nationwide patrol by the corps , which was to stop the movement of unlatched containers on articulated trucks , was held between
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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, sacked two commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle on Monday. It was gathered that, While the Commissioner for Education, Muyiwa Olumilua, was moved to the Ministry of Investment, the commissioners for Health, Dr Mojisola Yaya-Kolade; and Environment, Gbenga Agbeyo; were not reappointed. Five commissioners were reappointed as Special
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President Muhammadu Buhari is currently playing host to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, in the Presidential villa, Abuja. The President’s Special Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this on his Twitter handle. Ahmad, however, didn’t give details of the meeting because it was a closed-door meeting.
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Kwara Government says it will train 10,000 youths in virtual digital as part of its ongoing efforts to drive innovation and give young people the skills of the future. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye on Monday in Ilorin, said the three-month training would commence with the sales of
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The re-election bid of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has received a major boost following the return to his camp of immediate-past Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde. Abegunde, who is popularly known as Abena, resigned his appointment on July 6. After his resignation, he vowed to work against Akeredolu’s re-election in
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Respite came the way of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on Monday, as the Supreme Court, dismissed two separate appeals that challenged his re-election. The appeals were lodged against the outcome of the gubernatorial election that held in the state on November 16, 2019, by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Musa
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A fresh crisis is brewing in the nation’s health sector as workers under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations have issued a 15-day strike notice to the Federal Government in agitation for their demands. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire,
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