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FCE Abeokuta launches anti-corruption, transparency unit

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2018 0

The Provost of Federal College of Education (FCE), Abeokuta, Dr Adetayo Ajayi has opined that corruption erodes the moral fabric of society and has a long-term negative impact on future generations, therefore every well meaning Nigerians must fight the hydra headed monster. Dr Ajayi made the

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Osun 2018: INEC, IG assure Nigerians of credible election

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2018 0

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahooud Yakubu, and the Inspector-General of Police (IG), Ibrahim Idris have assured Nigerians and political stakeholders that the Osun Sept. 22 Governorship election would be credible based on efforts put in place. The INEC chairman and IG both gave the assurance while speaking at the […]

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More Nigerians have access to phones than proper sanitation – UNICEF

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2018 0

…Says Nigeria loses N455bn annually due to poor sanitation The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has said that with about 150 million mobile subscribers in Nigeria, 97.2 million internet users and 81℅ penetration, only 97 million Nigerians have access to improved sanitation. According to Mr. Zaid Jurji, Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) department

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2019 polls, incumbency and surprises

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2018 0

As Nigerians look forward to 2019, the year that the nation will go to the polls to either elect a new set of political leaders or re-elect those currently holding the office, the year promises to really be interesting, as current political development already gives a pointer to what to expect in the election year. […]

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Wike, Amaechi, Odili, 4 Govs bid farewell to late Rivers AG

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2018 0

Despite the fact that the former Rivers State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, the late Emmanuel Aguma (SAN’s) sun set at noon, promiment Nigerians across political, social, and economic divides gathered at the Saint Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Port Harcourt, for his solemn funeral service on Sunday afternoon after his burial on Saturday. The

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Govt not sincere to end Zamfara killings – MACBAN

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2018 0

A leader of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Arch Ibrahim Agege has said that Zamfara State government is not sincere in its attempt to end the incessant killings of people in the state, adding that the government must create a level-playing field for all Nigerians, including herders. He called for sincerity […]

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Disregard Dark Forces Out To Derail Nigerian Army on Battle Against Terrorism, CUPS warns Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2018 0

Instead of being bamboozled into believing falsehood, Nigerians have been urged to look at the brighter side of the military’s remarkable success against insurgency. It is on record that the Nigerian Army has thrived since the Muhammadu Buhari-led government came into power in 2015. Under the uncompromising leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General […]

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2019: Buhari, PDP differ as President submit nomination forms

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2018 0

…Don’t allow PDP to return to power, Buhari tells Nigerians …No, Nigerians across board have rejected you ahead of election – PDP Ahead of the 2019 general election, the sole presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari, has told Nigerians not to allow the former governing party, the Peoples Democratic Party

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Osinbajo, Atiku in war-of-words over restructuring

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2018 0

…Ex-VP lacks clear understanding of restructuring- Osinbajo …Atiku: No, you have a choice to stick to restructuring As Nigerians eagerly await 2019, a year they will again have the opportunity to decide who rules them and take charge of their affairs for another four years, one issue many believe will be a determining factor in […]

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2019: Atiku weeps for Nigeria as he accepts nomination form from supporters

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2018 0

…Saraki picks nomination form Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday, wept when he listened to the plight of Nigerians, as he accepted the presidential nomination form bought on his behalf by his supporters. Atiku betrayed his emotion and shed tears at his campaign secretariat in Abuja, when one of his supporters, Princess Adekemi Adesanya, […]

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Osinbajo’s revelations and oil revenues

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2018 0

In line with the declaration of the visiting British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May, that Nigerians are poorest in the world, questions of the whereabouts of the Nigerian oil revenues during past administrations have come to the fore. It is noteworthy that Nigeria as the sixth largest oil producing nation presumably would stand the test […]

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Checkout the List of Nigerians that Want to Be President in 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2018 0

These are the names of well meaning Nigerians that have declared interest in becoming president in 2019. See the list below: LIST OF THOSE WHO WANT TO BE NIGERIA’S NEXT PRESIDENT Kingsley Moghalu Sule Lamido Donald Duke Kabiru Tanimu Turaki Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi Ibrahim Dankwambo Muhammadu Buhari Fela Durotoye Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies Remi Sonaiya Thomas-Wilson Ikubese

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As 30 days to assent lapse Sunday: Buhari under pressure to sign amended Electoral Act

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2018 0

…Secondus, Afenifere, others want President to sign bill …Failure to sign may raise concerns on 2019 polls -Afenifere …No cause for alarm, bill under scrutiny, says Ita Enang As 30 days grace for President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Amended Electoral Act to give the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the green light to […]

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Kwankwaso declares presidential ambition, sets priorities

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2018 0

Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Wednesday in Abuja declared his ambition to contest next year’s presidential election after being convinced that Nigerians have been disillusioned, disappointed and hopeless by the level of maladministration in the country. Kwankwaso, one of the 12 aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said his

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Group to Nigerians: Religious or ethnic considerations will not help us in next elections

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2018 0

A non partisan political group, Legacy Initiative International, has called on all Nigerians to come together irrespective of religious or tribal colouration to forge a common front in the picking the next sect of political leaders who will serve Nigerians rather than narrow interest. The group at its first stakeholders dinner and interactive session with […]

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Nigeria needs resource managers not ‘sharers’ – Peter Obi

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2018 0

Former Governor of Anambra state Peter Obi is asking Nigerians to end their complacency towards politics and governance in Nigeria, urging them to use their PVCs to actively vote out incompetent leaders in 2019 general elections. Obi who expressed regret that the average Nigerian’s mindset about politics is about selling their votes during election for […]

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Obi of Onitsha tasks politicians to rescue Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2018 0

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has tasked all stakeholders, especially the political class to work hard to rescue Nigeria for Nigerians so that the citizens can reclaim the country that its founding fathers fought hard to build. He said that in rescuing Nigeria, politicians must stop playing party politics of religion and […]

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I Overcame Poverty By Getting Out Of Nigeria – Hushpuppi

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2018 0

Flamboyant Nigerian, Hushpuppi has said he overcame poverty by getting out of Nigeria and staying far away from the country and Nigerians. Hushpuppi made this known while reacting to a question on his greatest challenge and how he overcame it. According to him; ‘my greatest challenge was getting myself out of poverty. How I did […]

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Minister commends Nigerians, says 2019 year of decision

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2018 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has commended Nigerians for their perseverance and support for the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the general election year, 2019 as ‘year of decision’. Speaking with journalists in his country home at Oro, Kwara State, on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, the

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Envoy urges FG to ban unemployed Nigerians from Saudi Arabia

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2018 0

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alhaji Muhammadu Modibbo, has urged the Federal Government to ban unemployed Nigerians from traveling to the Kingdom in search of jobs, to save Nigeria’s image. Modibbo made the appeal in an interview with newsmen in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. ” I have sent a letter through the Foreign Affairs Ministry for […]