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APC Crisis: Why Gaidom Cannot Replace Oshiomhole – Dept. Publicity Secretary

In a bid to defend the embattled national chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, explained why the endorsement of Victor Gaidom by some South south APC leaders as replacement for the National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, cannot stand. While addressing …

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Trump Declares National Prayer Day as Coronavirus kills 51 Americans

US President Donald Trump has declared Sunday, March 15, 2020, as a ‘National Day of Prayer’ to seek God’s face and strength in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. The POTUS encouraged all citizens of the United States to pray, believing that the nation and by extension, the world, would …

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The People who Ordered My Detention: Sanusi Speaks

The deposed emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, has reveal the powers that ordered his dethronement, and his unlawful imprisonment in Nassarawa state. The former Central Bank Governor, was sent packing by the Kano state government on Monday for “total disrespect for lawful instructions from the office of the state government,” …

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Sanusi Regains Freedom, Leaves Awe with Nasir el-Rufai

The deposed emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has regain his freedom after court victory and has left Awe, a town in Nasarawa where he was banished to after his dethronement. Sanusi rides in the same vehicle as governor of Kaduna state, Nasir el-Rufai, who visited him after three days …

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Release Sanusi, Court Orders IG, DSS DG

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had on today (Friday) ordered the release of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, who was banished to Awe, a town in Nasarawa State. Justice Anwuli Chikere granted the interim order following an ex parte application moved by his lead counsel, Lateef …

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Suspended APC Chairman, Sylva behind violent Bayelsa Protest – Diri

The Suspended Chairmen of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, have named as the ones instigating violence in Bayelsa state The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, who accused Adams Oshiomhole, and, Timipre Sylva as the brain behind …

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Why Anglican Church Suspends Handshake, Hug, Sharing of Wine During Communion

The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has stopped handshake, hugging, and the use of one chalice for the sharing of wine during Holy Communion as one of the steps to stop the spread of the dreaded coronavirus. The church makes these suspenions hitherto being used for the “exchange of peace” …

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Fight Economic Crimes, Obaseki Urges Corp Members

The Edo State Governor,Mr Godwin Obaseki has urged corps members of the state to join government in the developmental strides and fight against economic crimes,child trafficking and other vices through mass and adult literacy programmes. Obaseki made the call during the Swearing-In Ceremony of 2020 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Corps …

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BIU Varsity commissions multi-million naira complex

The Management of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Edo state has commissioned a landmark project in the institution donated by the President of the Believers Love World Incorporated a.k.a Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. The commissioning of the faculty of Engineering Complex named after the donor witnessed large turn out …

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Meet the New DG of NIMASA, as Buhari Fires Dakuku

President, Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Bashir Jamoh as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency. The newly appointed DG of the NIMASA is currently the Executive Director, Administration and Finance at the agency. Jamoh, who hails from Kaduna, is also the current president of …

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