President-elect, Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima have both been sworn in as President and Vice President of Nigeria, respectively. The Oath of Office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, on Monday. ALSO READ Kidnapped Imo Catholic priest regains freedom Tinubu, a former Senator and governor of Lagos State was...
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Hold me responsible if Otu doesn’t perform as Cross River gov — Ayade
Outgoing Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, says he should be held responsible if his successor, Bassey Otu, doesn’t do well. Ayade stated this on Sunday at the inauguration Thanksgiving Mass held at Saint Charles Luanga Catholic Church in Essien Town, Calabar. Ayade, who expressed confidence in the personality and capacity of Otu, said...
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Igbo group seeks more women inclusion in Tinubu’s govt
An Igbo group, the Omaluegwuoku Progress Initiative, has called on the President-elect Sen. Bola Tinubu to prioritise true federalism and gender inclusion in his administration. The president of OPI, Mrs. Ginika Tor made the call during the Igbo Kwenu Day celebration in Abuja on Sunday, Tor, while noting the challenges the group faced, including the...
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Ortom hands over N187 billion debt to incoming gov
The outgoing governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom on Sunday handed over to the incoming governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia alongside N187 billion debt. The event took place at the old banquet hall of Government House, Makurdi. In his speech, Ortom said that his administration was handing over the N187 billion debt made up of...
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BREAKING: EPL: Iheanacho, Ndidi suffer relegation, Iwobi stays up with Everton
The Super Eagles duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi have been relegated with Leicester City in the Premier League. The Foxes needed Everton to drop points against Bournemouth at Goodison Park. ALSO READ I’ll be one of oldest first ladies in Nigeria – Tinubu’s wife reveals husband’s real age But the Toffees pulled off...
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I’ll be one of oldest first ladies in Nigeria – Tinubu’s wife reveals husband’s real age
Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the President-elect, Bola Asiwaju Tinubu, has said she would be one of the oldest first ladies the country had ever produced. She stated this on Sunday during the presidential inauguration interdenominational church service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. Oluremi, senator representing the Lagos Central Senatorial District at the National...
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Security operatives kill four suspected kidnappers in Anambra
Security operatives in Anambra State have killed four suspected kidnappers who specialise in terrorising motorists and residents along the Nkpor-Umuoji-Ideani Road in the state. The Anambra Vigilante Group in collaboration with the police were said to have carried out the operation on the criminal gang on Sunday after a charge by the state governor, Prof....
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Nigeria’s debt profile races to N80trn under Buhari govt
With Nigeria’s total debt stock racing to over N80 trillion, there is heightened concern in the country. Stakeholders are of the view that Nigeria’s economy is in an emergency situation and on the verge of collapse if nothing is done. Although the Debt Management Office has consistently dismissed fears surrounding Nigeria’s increasing debt profile, economic...
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ENUGU WEST SENATORIAL ZONE ADOPTS PDP GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE, REAFFIRMS UNALLOYED SUPPORT FOR PETER MBAH
The Enugu West People’s Assembly, and Pooling Booth Vanguard have adopted the People’s Democratic Party’s, governorship Candidate, Barrister Peter Mbah as its Consensus governorship candidate. The National Convener, Enugu West People’s Assembly and Polling Booth Vanguard, Comrade AC Ude made this known at the thanksgiving rally organized to appreciate the people of zone for the...
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We’re not at war with Yoruba — Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Ahead of March 11 Governorship election, the Lagos State Leaders of Thoughts under the auspices of Yoruba Council Worldwide and Ohaneze Ndigbo in Lagos State, have called on non-indigenous citizens, especially Ibo extraction and supporters of Peter Obi, “Obidients” of the Labor Party, to support and re-elect Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for second term, The Ohaneze Ndigbo, however,...