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Umahi: Arrest me with proof of instigating violence in Ebonyi — Sen. Egwu

November 29, 2020 by Edidiong
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Sierra Leone vs Nigeria: Lesotho, Benin stalemate leaves Super Eagles on brink of qualification

November 23, 2020 by Edidiong
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Vigilante kill four suspected armed robbers, recover arms in Delta

November 22, 2020 by Edidiong
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Recession: Cut cost of governance – SERAP gives Buhari ultimatum

November 22, 2020 by Edidiong
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ASUU strike: How universities can reopen within one week – ASUU Chair

November 22, 2020 by Edidiong
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Buhari reacts to death of Amaka Ndoma-Egba

November 20, 2020 by Peasy
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Crime Fighting: Abia State Police Command gets new patrol vehicles

November 20, 2020 by Peasy
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Africa COVID-19 cases surpass 2 million

November 20, 2020 by Edidiong
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Gov. Ugwuanyi, Nwodo, Obi, Eze, 38 Bishops, others, grace dedication of Nsukka Catholic Cathedral

November 19, 2020 by Edidiong
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End SARS:Nigeria finally gives official figure saying 100 civilians, policemen, soldiers died

November 19, 2020 by Edidiong

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ASUU: Students issue one week ultimatum to FG, lecturers

ASUU: Students issue one week ultimatum to FG, lecturers

November 25, 2020 by Peasy

The Coalition of 19 Northern States presidents of the Students Union Government, SUG, has issued a one-week ultimatum to both the Nigerian government and ASUU to resolve its problem with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) or it takes to the…

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You are a disgrace – Banky W’s wife, Adesuwa slams Buhari’s aide, Onochie

You are a disgrace – Banky W’s wife, Adesuwa slams Buhari’s aide, Onochie

November 25, 2020 by Peasy

Popular Nollywood actress and wife of Banky W, Adesua Etomi-Wellington on Tuesday slammed social media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie for sharing a picture of kids using cardboard papers as face masks. Onochie posted the picture on her Twitter page…

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South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee reportedly withdraws from DG race

South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee reportedly withdraws from DG race

November 25, 2020 by Peasy

South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee has withdrawn her candidacy from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General’s race, according to Washington Trade Daily. Yoo, Korea’s Minister of Trade was contending with Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the top job at the WTO….

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COMMUNITY SERVICE: Villa Marina Hotel renovates Village Halls in Akwa Ibom Community (pics)

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Villa Marina Hotel renovates Village Halls in Akwa Ibom Community (pics)

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 by Peasy

In commemoration of it’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations, Villa Marina Hotel, Eket, through the CEO, Her Excellency, Bishop, Distinguished Senator Helen U. J. Esuene rehabilitated the entire Village Halls in Afaha Eket Community and handed over same to their respective Village Councils today….

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Amaechi apologizes to Nigerians for Abuja-Kaduna train breakdown

Amaechi apologizes to Nigerians for Abuja-Kaduna train breakdown

November 24, 2020 by Peasy

Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, has apologised to Nigerians for the breakdown on the Abuja-Kaduna rail locomotives which occurred between November 18 and November 20. Ameachi made the plea at the Moniya rail station on Monday during the routine inspection of…

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Chief Esuene @ 71: Happy Birthday to a great woman of Substance

Chief Esuene @ 71: Happy Birthday to a great woman of Substance

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 by Peasy

It’s another great day in your life as you add another 365¼ days to your life here on planet Earth. A business woman, philanthropist, entrepreneur, politician, community leader, former First Lady of South Eastern State, former Minister, former Senator, CEO of Grafen…

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Top Akwa Ibom blogger/media aide to Federal Lawmaker set to walk down the aisle (pics)

Top Akwa Ibom blogger/media aide to Federal Lawmaker set to walk down the aisle (pics)

November 24, 2020 by Peasy

The publisher of www.ireportersng.com cum Media Aide to the Member Representing Eket/Esit Eket/ Ibeno/ONNA Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Comr. Edet Edet, invites everyone in this forum to be witnesses as he takes his matrimonial vow with his innamorato, Blessing…

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Breaking: NDDC: Forensic Auditors attacked in Port-Harcourt

Breaking: NDDC: Forensic Auditors attacked in Port-Harcourt

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 by Peasy

As stern efforts are being made by the President Buhari led administration to bring to justice those who had turned the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to their ATM machine for years, some guilty elements have started another miscalculated campaign of threats…

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Bayelsa bye-election: INEC gives update on chances of APC joining forthcoming elections

Bayelsa bye-election: INEC gives update on chances of APC joining forthcoming elections

November 23, 2020 by Peasy

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate can still participate in the Dec. 5, Bayelsa West Senatorial bye-election, NAN reports. Recall that the Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa had in November…

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PDP names Ali Odefa South-East zonal caretaker chairman

PDP names Ali Odefa South-East zonal caretaker chairman

November 23, 2020 by Peasy

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Ali Odefa as Chairman of the reconstituted South-East Zonal Caretaker Committee. The NWC also named Laz Ogbei as Auditor of the committee. Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary, made the…

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Poverty, major cause of marriage crashes in Nigeria – Group

Poverty, major cause of marriage crashes in Nigeria – Group

November 23, 2020 by Peasy

A women advocacy group, Women in Shelter and Environment has blamed poverty and financial problems as the major cause of marriage crashes in Nigeria. The group made the assertion while addressing journalists in Ibadan on Monday. President of the group, Ambassador Olamide…

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Forget about 2023 election, current recession worse than 2016 – Peter Obi

Forget about 2023 election, current recession worse than 2016 – Peter Obi

November 23, 2020 by Peasy

The vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last election, Peter Obi, has called on his fellow politicians to put issues of 2023 aside and focus on how to rescue the country from the current economic crisis. Obi…

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Chikam’s Stitches: Ushbebe, GeneralOdey storm Pegasus Lounge For Fashion House Unveiling

Chikam’s Stitches: Ushbebe, GeneralOdey storm Pegasus Lounge For Fashion House Unveiling

November 23, 2020 by Peasy

On Air Personalities and Comedians, Ushbebe and General Odey are among celebrities that will grace the runway with rib cracking jokes as “Chikam’s Unveil” holds this weekend. Chikam’s Unveil is a fashion event put together to showcase the best of designs from…

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End SARS: UK parliament to debate sanctions against Buhari govt, Nigerian Army, Police

End SARS: UK parliament to debate sanctions against Buhari govt, Nigerian Army, Police

November 23, 2020 by Peasy

The United Kingdom Parliament will today debate a petition on End SARS protest. It seeks sanctions against the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and security agencies. The request was created by Silas Ojo. It sought to get 100,000 signatures, the required number for…

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Ebonyi: Umahi behind fake document on suspension of ex-Gov Egwu, others – PDP

Ebonyi: Umahi behind fake document on suspension of ex-Gov Egwu, others – PDP

November 23, 2020 by Peasy

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports on purported suspension of some leaders in Ebonyi, including former Governor, Senator Sam Egwu and 23 others. It said Governor David Umahi was causing confusion in the party after failing to pull leaders with…

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‘Do more’ – Buhari orders security agencies, reacts to APC Chairman’s murder

‘Do more’ – Buhari orders security agencies, reacts to APC Chairman’s murder

November 23, 2020 by Peasy

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of Mr Philip Shekwo, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Nasarawa State. The President challenged the security agencies to “do more” to end violence in Nigeria. The late APC Chairman was kidnapped by…

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Nigeria confirms 155 cases of COVID-19

Nigeria confirms 155 cases of COVID-19

November 23, 2020 by Peasy

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday announced 155 new COVID-19 cases in the country. The health agency gave the update on its official Twitter page. This means Nigeria now has 66,383 confirmed cases of coronavirus, and 62,067 persons have…

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Recession: Only intellectual leader will change Nigeria’s economy – Moghalu

Recession: Only intellectual leader will change Nigeria’s economy – Moghalu

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 by Peasy

A former presidential candidate in the last general elections, Kingsley Moghalu has said Nigeria’s economy will not be transformed until the country is led by an intellectual and competent leader. Moghalu said this while reacting to report of Nigeria sliding into another…

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COVID-19: Ikpeazu extols Abia-born doctor, Ogbuagu for being part of vaccine research

COVID-19: Ikpeazu extols Abia-born doctor, Ogbuagu for being part of vaccine research

November 23, 2020 by Peasy

Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has extolled the contributions of Dr Onyema Ogbuagu, the Abia-born Associate Professor of Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine. The Governor in a tweet via his Twitter account on Sunday described Ogbuagu, “a twin…

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2023: Northern elders task APC, PDP to zone presidential tickets to South East

2023: Northern elders task APC, PDP to zone presidential tickets to South East

November 23, 2020 by Peasy

Northern elders have expressed support for Igbo presidency in 2023 and tasked the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party to zone its presidential tickets to the South East. The elders say their demand follows the need for all regions of…

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Why APC Governors visited Jonathan – PDP

Why APC Governors visited Jonathan – PDP

November 22, 2020 by Peasy

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors visited former President, Goodluck Jonathan because they have realised that Nigeria was better under the PDP. The party said the development was an endorsement of PDP administration and that it…

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Gov. Udom’s aide felicitates with Rev. Owuala & Family

Gov. Udom’s aide felicitates with Rev. Owuala & Family

November 22, 2020 by Peasy

The Special Assistant to Governor on Entertainment Industry, Mr David Sergeant (Utang Akwa Ibom) has joined family, friends and associates to felicitate with Rev & Rev (Mrs) Godwin Owuala (father of Emma Solution) on their retirement and valedictory service after 45 years…

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UK rates Nigeria economy fastest growing in Africa

UK rates Nigeria economy fastest growing in Africa

November 22, 2020 by Peasy

Helen Grant, United Kingdom Trade Envoy to Nigeria, has ranked the country’s economy as the fastest growing in Africa. The rating came the same day statistics show that Nigeria has slipped into recession again. Grant spoke at the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit…

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Road maintenance: Abia govt to train engineering graduates, gives details of application

Road maintenance: Abia govt to train engineering graduates, gives details of application

November 22, 2020 by Peasy

Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has stated that his administration is determined to continue to empower youths of the state by engaging them in the growth and development plans for Abia. The Governor stated this on his official Twitter handle on…

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Defection: Umahi sacks aides, dissolves boards, commissions to accommodate APC supporters

Defection: Umahi sacks aides, dissolves boards, commissions to accommodate APC supporters

November 22, 2020 by Peasy

The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has sacked more of his appointees to accommodate new party supporters. This came barely 48 hours after his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Umahi equally dissolved all boards and commissions except few that are…

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Nsukka Unity Rally: NASS members, Nwodo, Sen. Ayogu Eze, monarchs, others drum support for Ugwuanyi

Nsukka Unity Rally: NASS members, Nwodo, Sen. Ayogu Eze, monarchs, others drum support for Ugwuanyi

November 22, 2020 by Peasy

The people of Enugu North (Nsukka) Senatorial District of Enugu State, from all walks of life, converged on Nsukka High School, for a Unity Rally in honour of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and unanimously declared their support for the governor, reassuring him they…

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Uyo Hots Up For Chikam’s Unveil

Uyo Hots Up For Chikam’s Unveil

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 by Peasy

Breath taking designs, Best of Cat Walks, Amazing lighting and soothing performances should make you look forward to being at Pegasus Lounge, Uyo on Saturday November 28 as fashion designer, Chika Chima Unveils her clothing line , Chikam’s. The Chikam brand represents…

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Ondo fatal crash: Death of Ndoma-Egba’s wife, others shocking – Akeredolu

Ondo fatal crash: Death of Ndoma-Egba’s wife, others shocking – Akeredolu

November 21, 2020 by Peasy

Following the death of the wife of the former Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba and six others in a fatal auto crash in Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has described the incident as shocking. While expressing his heartfelt condolences to the family…

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Fayose meets Ajayi, wants Ondo Deputy Gov back in PDP

Fayose meets Ajayi, wants Ondo Deputy Gov back in PDP

November 21, 2020 by Peasy

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ajayi was Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate in the Ondo governorship election. A statement on Saturday by…

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Industrialization: Ikpeazu dispatches team to Turkey, Bangladesh

Industrialization: Ikpeazu dispatches team to Turkey, Bangladesh

November 21, 2020 by Peasy

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has dispatched a team of garment entrepreneurs to Bangladesh, Vietnam and Turkey on exploratory visits for a planned ultramodern garment factory that will soon open in the State. This was made known by Governor Ikpeazu in…

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2023: Why Goodluck Jonathan will not contest for presidency under APC

2023: Why Goodluck Jonathan will not contest for presidency under APC

November 21, 2020 by Peasy

There have been reports that Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met with former president, Goodluck Jonathan, in Abuja. The purpose of that meeting was apparently to sound out Jonathan ahead of the 2023 general elections. Jonathan…

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Nigeria enters worst recession in decades

Nigeria enters worst recession in decades

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 by Peasy

Nigeria has entered recession again, the worst economic decline in almost four decades. In June, the World Bank warned that the collapse in oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic could dip the Nigerian economy into the worst situation since the 1980s. The…

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ASUU dragged to court over strike, asked to pay N10bn compensation

ASUU dragged to court over strike, asked to pay N10bn compensation

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has been dragged before a Federal High Court in Abuja over the lingering strike. The Law Students Association of Nigeria initiated the lawsuit over the prolonged strike by ASUU. In the suits, the students are…

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You have no right to insult my family, friends – Paul Okoye slams Davido

You have no right to insult my family, friends – Paul Okoye slams Davido

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

Paul Okoye of the defunct music group P-Square, has lashed out at Davido for insulting his friends and family members. Davido on his Twitter handle had criticized people who attended the separate birthday parties organized by the twin brothers. His tweet read:…

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PDP reveals why there will never be credible elections in Nigeria

PDP reveals why there will never be credible elections in Nigeria

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, said elections in Nigeria will never be credible until there are improvements in the country’s electoral laws. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, stated this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday….

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How Ndoma Egba’s wife, Amaka, six others died in Ondo auto crash

How Ndoma Egba’s wife, Amaka, six others died in Ondo auto crash

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

Fatal road accident, which occurred in Ondo State on Friday, claimed the life of the wife of the former Senate Leader, Senator Ndoma Egba. Egba’s wife, identified as Amaka, alongside seven others lost their lives in the accident which involved four vehicles…

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Niger Delta: Revisit disarmament phase of amnesty programme – Gov Diri urges FG

Niger Delta: Revisit disarmament phase of amnesty programme – Gov Diri urges FG

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

As part of efforts to curb crime and criminality within the Niger-Delta region, the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has appealed to the Federal Government to revisit the disarmament and demobilisation phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), lamenting proliferation of…

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FG agrees to pay ASUU more N15bn for earned allowances, revitalisation

FG agrees to pay ASUU more N15bn for earned allowances, revitalisation

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has disclosed that the Federal Government has agreed to pay an additional N15 billion as revitalisation fund of public universities. The minister disclosed this on Friday in Abuja as the government makes efforts…

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Buhari govt has failed – Senator Abaribe declares

Buhari govt has failed – Senator Abaribe declares

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has declared that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress, APC, government has failed. The Abia South Senator said this on Friday when he appeared on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. Abaribe…

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Buhari reacts to death of Amaka Ndoma-Egba

Buhari reacts to death of Amaka Ndoma-Egba

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his condolences to Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba and members of his family on the sudden and tragic death of his wife, Mrs Amaka Ndoma-Egba. In a statement signed by Femi Adesina, his Spokesman, the President said his “thoughts…

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Gas explosion kills three teenagers in Bayelsa State

Gas explosion kills three teenagers in Bayelsa State

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

A ghastly fire outbreak in an illegal crude oil refining camp popularly known as Kpo-fire in Bayelsa State has claimed the lives of three teenagers, leaving one severely injured. The incident occurred between Ibelebiri and Otuegue 2 communities in Ogbia Local…

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Crime Fighting: Abia State Police Command gets new patrol vehicles

Crime Fighting: Abia State Police Command gets new patrol vehicles

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has presented keys to 6 brand new Sienna Buses to the Nigeria Police Force, Abia State Command to assist them in undercover activities across the state. Speaking while handing over keys to the vehicles to the State…

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Enugu man cries out over seized property

Enugu man cries out over seized property

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

An indigene of Enugu State, Mr. Emmanuel Ozoko is seeking Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s intervention over the ceding of his landed property as part of the New Kenyata Market. His appeal was contained in a petition written on his behalf by a…

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Umahi’s defection: Igbo future lies in APC – Lagos lawmaker, Idimogu

Umahi’s defection: Igbo future lies in APC – Lagos lawmaker, Idimogu

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Jude Idimogu, on Friday insisted that the political future of people of South-East Nigeria lies in the APC. Idimogu an APC, Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II chieftain and Deputy Apex Leader, Ndigbo in Lagos APC,…

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Ondo election: Court rules in suit challenging Akeredolu’s candidacy

Ondo election: Court rules in suit challenging Akeredolu’s candidacy

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, fixed December 14 for judgment in a suit challenging the validity of the primary election that produced Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the October 10 election….

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Former Senate Leader Ndoma Egba loses wife in accident

Former Senate Leader Ndoma Egba loses wife in accident

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

Former Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma Egba, is bereaved. His wife Amaka died in a fatal accident along Benin-Akure road on Friday. Egba confirmed her demise to Blueprint in Calabar. Amaka was reportedly going for a function in Akure, Ondo State. The Cross…

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Jonathan serves God, humanity- Atiku, Saraki testifies on ex-President’s 63rd birthday

Jonathan serves God, humanity- Atiku, Saraki testifies on ex-President’s 63rd birthday

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

Former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has felicitated with former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 63rd birthday. Atiku wished Jonathan good health and continued service to God and humanity. In a tweet, the former Vice President wrote: “A very…

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Goodluck Jonathan a man of honour – Gov Ortom

Goodluck Jonathan a man of honour – Gov Ortom

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Friday, sent a birthday message to former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan on his 63rd birthday. Ortom, in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Terver Akase, described Jonathan as a ‘man…

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Bayelsa by-election: INEC excludes APC, clears PDP, 11 others

Bayelsa by-election: INEC excludes APC, clears PDP, 11 others

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday announced that only 12 political parties met the commission’s requirements to take part in the forthcoming Bayelsa West Senatorial District by-election. Bayelsa West Senatorial District is among the rescheduled by-elections holding on the 5th…

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Developing Akwa Ibom into a Forex Hub would reduce overdependence on Govt. – PIPMINDS CEO

Developing Akwa Ibom into a Forex Hub would reduce overdependence on Govt. – PIPMINDS CEO

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

Foremost Online Commodity Trader and Chief Executive Officer of Pipminds International, Mr. Emem Alban, has cited Online Commodity Trading as an avenue to reduce joblessness and overdependence on government. He said although still strange to most persons, online commodity trading is the…

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MUSIC: Settings My Man – Guillotine Rap Vol.1 |@BossmanSettings

MUSIC: Settings My Man – Guillotine Rap Vol.1 |@BossmanSettings

November 20, 2020 by Peasy

Settings My Man has just released an unannounced freestyle titled “Guillotine Rap Vol.1“ After hinting us with the release of “Burn Again“, he drops an entirely different project. “Guillotine Rap” could be the preparation track for the new coming releases but this song is packed…

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