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Soludo, ABC Nwosu, Fr. Kukah, others to review Biafra agitation

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2016 0

The struggle for the actualisation of Biafra, spanning 49 years now will be on review on Thursday, as the former Governor of Central Bank, Professor Charles Soludo, Reverend Father Hassan Mathew Kukah, Mallam Nasir el’Rufai lead talks on how to reposition the politics of the South-East now and

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‘Change Begins with Me’ not to tame Nigerians – Lai Moh’d 

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2016 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the campaign “Change Begins with Me” recently launched by the Federal Government is neither to tame nor to lodge any hardship on the citizens but for Nigerians to change from their old ways of doing things to a more decent practice. Alhaji Mohammed […]

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APC crisis: Be guided by democratic rules, Atiku advises Oyegun, others  

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2016 0

 Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the national leadership of the governing party must be guided by the rules of internal democracy and respect for democratic consensus, warning that “you cannot break your own rules without creating problems.” Atiku made the declaration against

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Ekiti PDP chair charges Buhari on dividends of democracy

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2016 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in Ekiti State, Barrister Gboyega Oguntuwase  has advised President Muhammodu Buhari to earnestly take  necessary steps that would rescue Nigeria from the present economic recession by ensuring that the masses enjoy the dividends of Democracy they deserve. Oguntunwase who lamented that  “People are under horrifying economic

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Bomb threat: University of Ibadan beefs up security

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

Authorities of Nigeria’s premier university, the University of Ibadan (UI), has increased security presence in the institution. There has been tension at the University after a terror sect, al-wilayat al-Isålamiyya Gharb Afriqiyyah, threatened to bomb the institution before the October 1 Independence Day celebration. The university’s director of communication, Olatunji

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C’River Guber: PDP concedes to appeal seeking to disqualify Gov Ayade 

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) surprisingly conceded to the appeal filed by Joe Agi (SAN) seeking to disqualify Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, over false declaration of age. In the Appeal No. SC256/2016, Agi told the apex court that Governor Ayade lied about his age in the nomination form submitted to the Party, […]

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Reps back State Police, refer bill to constitution review c’ttee

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

The House of representatives on Tuesday read for a second time, a bill seeking to alter Section 214 of the 1999 Constitution as amended to provide for the establishment of state and community police in the country. The bill also seeks to replace the word “force” in the nomenclature of the police with “service”. Sponsor […]

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Tension in Ekiti Assembly, as lawmaker move to impeach Deputy Speaker

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

There was palpable tension in the Ekiti Assembly on Tuesday, as the Deputy Speaker, Hon Segun Adewumi, narrowly escaped being impeached by his colleagues over undisclosed reasons. This, according to investigation, also did not spare the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Hon Gboyega Aribisogan, who was also said to have been a suspended at the […]

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Yet another victory for pdp”

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

Congratulations to Hon. Ehie Edison, Hon. Micheal Okechukwu Chinda and Hon. Kelechi Nwogu as the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja today, upheld your election as the Authentic choice of the People for the Rivers State House of Assembly..

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Lagos govt, AWIEF sign $300m AfDB MoU on women entrepreneurs 

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

The Lagos State Government says it has signed a partnership agreement with the African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF), a non-governmental organisation to access the $300 million African Development Bank (AfDB) Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa. According to the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade, the

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N4.9bn expenditure on military uniforms, others uneconomical – Reps 

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, condemned the Federal Government’s policy of importing military uniforms and other auxiliary kits from abroad, declaring that expending a whooping N4.9 biilion on such items between 2015 and 2016 was uneconomical. Adopting a motion sponsored by Mr. Prestige Ossy (APGA/Aba) yesterday at plenary, the House said the other

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Edo Election 2016: stolen card readers

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

The Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, says although the governorship election has been peaceful in his Ward, there have been reports of disturbances in some other areas. The governor said this after voting at Unit 1, Ward 10, Iyamho Primary School in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. He said, “The people […]

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Ooni appoints new Sooko Laekun

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

The Ooni of Ife, Alayeluwa Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Adegboyega Ogunwusi as the Sooko Laekun of Ile Ife. The holder of the title is the coordinator of princes and default representative of the Ooni. The office became vacant with the demise of Prince Dapo Sijuwade. In ancient […]

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NACA seeks amendment of Act

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

The National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) has called for the review and amendment of its establishment Act so as to give it more power to he able to regulate the coordination of HIV / Aids activities in the country. Acting Director General of NACA, Dr Kayode Ogundemi made the demand during a […]

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Forgery: AGF stalls Saraki, Ekweremadu and others trial

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

The failure of Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) to respondent to preliminary objections challenging the criminal trial of the Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, his Deputy,Senator Ike Ekweremadu and two others on Wednesday stalled the trial at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja. Trial was to commence yesterday […]

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Violence broke in edo!!!

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

Violence broke out as voting progressed on Wednesday at Ikekato Ward 4, Unit 1, at Irua, Esan Central, as supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress clashed during voting. The attackers were reportedly of the PDP, and the area is dominated by the party’s supporters. it was  gathered that the violence […]

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NBA WOMEN’S U-17 MOST VALUABLE PLAER FOR 2016 IS NOW A NIGERIAN

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike also known as Nnemkadi Ogwumike has been awarded the Women’s NBA Most Valuable player of the year award for her fine displays in the USA women’s basketball league this season. Ogwumike, 26 ranks third in the WNBA in scoring (19.7) and rebounding (9.1) while leading the league with 66.5% shooting, the […]

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NIGERIA POLICE VISITS NFF

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

NFF delegation led by NFF General secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi paid a couresy visit to the new Commissioner of Police (FCT Command), CP Mohammed Mustafa to discuss ways to enhance security in football events within the country. The NFF also handed a Super Eagles jersey to the commissioner and outlined the football body’s plans to foster better […]

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EDO DECIDE: Oyegun accredited

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun has been accredited at ward ll, unit ll for voting at the ongoing gubernatorial elections in Edo. Oyegun who came out at about 10:45A.M said that was the best time to vote at his Polling Unit, adding that democracy has become widespread. He also […]

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Anambra FRSC to enforce speed limiters

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2016 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command, will commence enforcement of the use of speed limiter by motorists in the state To this end motorists that failed to install speed limiter in their vehicles would be made to face the law as from October ist this year. Speaking with Daily Times in Awka […]