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THE PRIEST AS POLITICAL PROVOCATEUR
By Tunde Olusunle
When Hyacinth Iornem Alia, a priest of the Catholic church declared his intention to contest for the 2023 governorship in Benue State, his interest resonated with the people of the state. Back in 1991 under the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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NDLEA, ALGON partner on drug war, to set up WADA committees at LGs, communities.
As Marwa charges council chairmen on grassroots advocacy, drug test, others
By Ebinum Samuel
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, have agreed to work!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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There’s no plan to demolish Ilesa central mosque – Governor Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has reassured the Muslim community in Ilesa that the ongoing road dualization project will not impact the central mosque. He noted that he’s standing by the promise he made during an interactive!-->!-->!-->…
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Farooq Kperogi : Further thoughts on being sick and tired about Nigeria
When I wrote my column last week about being sick and tired of being sick and tired, I had not the slightest inkling that it would resonate with such vast and varied strata of the Nigerian public sphere. I merely wanted to ventilate the!-->!-->!-->…
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Gov Alia Delists Ortom Official From Honours List
By Ebinum Samuel
Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has reportedly ordered the removal of David Olofu from the list of prominent Idoma achievers slated for honours Saturday June 29, 2024. The Och'Idoma,Agabaidu Elaigwu Odogbo!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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ANIOMA STATE CREATION: SENATOR NED NWOKO WRITES AN OPEN LETTER TO ANIOMA PEOPLE AND RESIDENTS
Dear Noble Anioma People and Esteemed Stakeholders.
I write to you today with a heart full of hope,determination and patriotism not only as your Senator but as a fellow Anioma person who shares our collective dreams and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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LASTMA Impounds 40 Vehicles Over Illegal Garages, Obstructions
By Ebinum Samuel
In a decisive move to restore order and ensure the free flow of traffic, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded another 25 commercial and 15 private vehicles operating illegal garages and!-->!-->!-->…
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There’s nothing wrong with what Peter Obi said and suggested. In this hard times, there’s no…
There’s nothing wrong with what Peter Obi said and suggested. In this hard times, there’s no compulsory reason for a country to have presidential jets – Dele Momodu tackles presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga.
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JUST-IN: Ex-AGoF Otunla Dies At 69
Former Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Jonah Ogunniyi Otunla has reportedly died at an undisclosed hospital in the United Kingdom.Otunla who was born on June 12, 1955 died few days after his 69th birthday.A source disclosed!-->!-->!-->…
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STATE HOUSE REJOINDER
NEW YORK TIMES' JAUNDICED REPORT ON NIGERIA'S CURRENT ECONOMIC SITUATION
Ruth Maclean and Ismail Auwal's feature story with the title 'Nigeria Confronts Its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation’, published on!-->!-->!-->…
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