Immediate past Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to believe in the country and themselves as patriotic citizens who can drive the needed change for nation-building. Tambuwal stated this on Friday in Sokoto at the flag-off of the distribution of food items for Ramadan and the Sallah celebration to 30,000 […]
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Tinubu and Akufo-Addo Today, March 29, President Bola Tinubu is not the only leader blowing out candles. Across the border, Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, is also celebrating his special day. As both nations celebrate their leaders, it is a unique moment of shared joy between the neighbours who are constantly at odds over jollof rice, […]
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The Federal Government has postponed the commencement of the train services on the Port Harcourt to Maiduguri rail line till April. The Port Harcourt-Aba rail project is part of the larger Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail project initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. It was meant to commence operations by the end of March. Meanwhile, contrary […]
Continue ReadingThe Central Bank of Nigeria has said that it recorded an inflow of over $1.5 bn into the economy over the past few days, indicating that its monetary policy efforts are working positively. The bank’s acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Sidi Ali, made the assertions in a statement made available to The PUNCH on […]
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By IkeChukwu Unegbe, Esq. The season comes around, once again, when many desire to join in the commemoration of the succession of events that led to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ; generally known as Easter! Very unfortunately, those succession of events leading up to Easter are generally misunderstood or misinterpreted. Yet, for the […]
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By Abdu Rafiu It is in our character as human beings to turn every anniversary into a celebration. There is dancing and rejoicing. Easter is here and what will happen in Christendom was already foreshadowed last Sunday during Palm Sunday processions. Tomorrow which is Good Friday, except in places some young men act the crucifixion […]
Continue ReadingOndo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has forwarded to the House of Assembly the names of 12 new Commissioner-nominees for confirmation. His spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan said in a statement on Wednesday that a letter containing the list of the nominees was on Wednesday addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. […]
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Aiyedatiwa, other APC aspirants mourn He was expecting victory – APC Akinterinwa, Oke suspend campaign activities in honour A governorship aspirant on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Dr Paul Akintelure, has died a few days after alleging a threat to his life. Akintelure, a medical doctor, was said […]
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Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State Government is set to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WaterAid, to facilitate its mission of transforming lives, improve access to potable water, sanitation and hygiene as an essential step out of poverty. This was disclosed by the Chairman, Oyo State Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo over the […]
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Legendary musician, Ebenezer Obey, has opened up on how he survived prostate surgery, which almost claimed his life. He told Saturday Beats, “It is by the grace of God that I survived prostate surgery at the age of 82. I thank God for bringing me out of a prostate enlargement surgery operation at Kelina Hospital, […]
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