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Killings: CAN declares 3-day prayer, fasting, holds nationwide rally July 11

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2018 0

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared July 9-11, 2018 as national days of prayers and fasting against unwarranted killings in the land and called on all well-meaning Nigerians, both within and outside the country to join them on 11 July, 2018 for a peaceful

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History’ll judge Buhari govt harshly if killings persist – Dogara

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2018 0

…Senate considers constitution amendment for State Police Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said that history will be harsh on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration if it failed to stop the mass killings of innocent Nigerians by suspected herdsmen. Dogara said this on Tuesday at plenary while welcoming members back from […]

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2019: ‘Vote wisely for candidates to change your standard of living’

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2018 0

A woman activist, Mrs Ayisha Osori, has urged Nigerians to participate actively in the nation’s political process and vote wisely for candidates that could change your standard of living. Osori, the Chair, Open Society Initiative of West Africa (OSIWA), an NGO, made the plea in interview with journalists in Lagos. Osori spoke on the sidelines […]

Opinion

Nigerian Governors Failure And Matters Arising

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2018 0

What Nigerians have an unarguable consensus is that state leadership in most states in the country has fallen on wrong people. The actions and utterances of most state Governors have persistently validated their ignorance about the briefs of the executive offices they occupy and a clear lack of capacity to govern a state. But is […]

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Herdsmen Killings: Senator loses hope on 2019 polls

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2018 0

As killings of Nigerians by suspected Fulani herdsmen continue in some parts of the country, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Anietie Okon has expressed fear that the 2019 general elections might not hold in the affected areas. Okon in an interaction with Daily Times in Uyo at the weekend also said […]

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Economy: PDP to engender single digit lending, boost local content

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2018 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has promised Nigerians a productive and investors friendly economy that will guarantee single-digit commercial lending rate across all productive sectors, immediately it is re-elected into office. The party said its blueprint for economic recovery will make a turnaround of the prevailing double digit permitted by the All Progressives

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Physician urges reduction in salt, alcohol intake to prevent hypertension

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2018 0

A medical doctor, Dr Abdul-Afeez Adeniji, has advised Nigerians to reduce salt and alcohol intake, and avoid smoking to reduce the risk of hypertension. Adeniji, who works with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, gave the advice in Lagos recently. He spoke during a hypertension screening organised by the Sabitu Adeniji Foundation. The screening, which […]

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2018 Budget Saga: Between Buhari and Saraki

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

Finally, President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2018 Appropriations Law. The signing which happened on June 20 has generated a lot of controversies owing particularly to the observations which the president made at the signing ceremony, observations which were of great concern to patriotic Nigerians who wish for the country to run her processes as […]

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Plateau killing: Protect Nigerians than 2019 campaigns – PFN tells Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has again bemoaned the state of insecurity in the country. The PFN in a press statement endorsed by the National President of the body, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude and made available to newsmen in Benin City, totally condemned the recent killings of scores of innocent Nigerians in Plateau and […]

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Plateau killing threat to peace, national unity – Gani Adams

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has joined other prominent Nigerians, to condemn in strong terms the recent killings in Plateau State. He described it as a threat to national peace, unity and a dangerous signal to the corporate existence of the country. He said the murder of innocent Nigerians by suspected […]

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Ooni Ogunwusi calls for teamwork in helping less privileged

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2018 0

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged Nigerians to show love to the less privileged by assisting them with their needs and giving them hope for a brighter future. The Ooni spoke during a concert and launch of “Give Back” project, pioneered by “Hopes Alive Initiative” (HAI) a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that ended […]

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APC Ireland commends Buhari, throws weight behind second term bid

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2018 0

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Republic of Ireland have commended the present government for the laudable projects being implemented, calling on Nigerians all over the world to continue to support the President Muhammadu Buhari- led administration so that the country lost glory can be restored back. This was made known by […]

Politics

PDP to APC: You can’t fool Nigerians by changing slogan

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2018 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told the All Progressives. Congress (APC) to perish the thought of deceiving and beguiling Nigerians by its attempt to changing its slogan from ‘Change’ to ‘Progress’. The PDP described such thought as a direct insult on the intelligence of Nigerians and the worst form of deceit from a failed […]

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‘Patience Jonathan Must Tell Nigerians How She Built N10bn Worth Hotel’- CACOL

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has called on former First Lady, Patience Jonathan to come clean on the issue of her alleged corrupt enrichment. CACOL made the call while lambasting a group of Niger Delta women who staged a solidarity march for Patience in Port-Harcourt yesterday. The march involved hundreds of women […]

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APC only trying to impress Nigerians because of election year – Jang alleges

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2018 0

Former Plateau State governor, Senator Jonah Jang, has said that only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) can manage Nigeria very well. He said this while mocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government, saying it was desperate for re-election. Jang who spoke while commissioning apartments built for civil servants in Port Harcourt by the Governor […]

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“Eagles Will Fly Again” – Mikel Obi Assures Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2018 0

Nigeria can still progress to the World Cup knockout stage, despite their 2-0 defeat to Croatia on Saturday, according to John Obi Mikel. Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel insists Nigeria must ‘go back to the drawing board’ following their 2-0 World Cup defeat to Croatia, but still harbours hopes the Super Eagles can progress […]

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Many Nigerians among 630 migrants received in Valencia

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2018 0

Many Nigerians, including children were among the 630 migrants saved by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ship Aquarius and two other ships, that were allowed to dock in Spanish city of Valencia on Sunday, a week after Italy refused to let them. Although their specific number has not been given, the Nigerians were among the 31 […]

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Donate Blood Four Times A Year, FG begs Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

The Federal Ministry of Health has urged Nigerians to donate blood three to four times a year in order to meet Nigeria’s estimated blood need which stands at 1.8 million units of blood per annum. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this at the 2018 World Blood Donors’ Day press briefing in Abuja […]

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Stop Glorifying Thieves – Buhari Tells Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to practise the virtues of Islam beyond the fasting season. Besides, they should not separate religion and morality because, in the President’s view, doing so will encourage corrupt leaders. In his message to mark the end of the Ramadan fasting, Buhari congratulated Muslims on the completion of “this […]

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Abu Shekau, So Gone Are Your Days of Agonies?

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

Terrorism is the world’s most lethal scourge. From 2009 till early 2015, when Nigerians tested its bitter pills, darkness hovered on the land. Gloom, agonies, pains, sorrows and grief watered the face of the nation. Each passing day was full of uncertainties and phobia about insecurity. In cities, villages and communities, there was no respite. […]