Author: Alex Enemanna
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Edo guber primary: Stay off, Obaseki Tells Oshiomhole
The Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, has called on the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, not meddle into the June 22 governorship primary election of the APC in the state. Obaseki made this on Wednesday at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja when he went to submit…
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INEC roles out fresh guidelines for Edo, Ondo guber elections
As the Edo and Ondo state governorship elections draw closer, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Wednesday met with media organizations and issued fresh guidelines for safety of voters during the elections. At the online teleconference meeting with media organisations and the President of Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, the INEC chairman, Prof.…
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Kabba lockdown records total compliance
The restriction of movements imposed on Kabba town in Kabba Bunu local government area of Kogi start has recorded an overwhelming success. The state governor, Yahaya Bello had announced the lockdown following unconfirmed report of coronavirus outbreak in the area. When SGTV visited the area on Wednesday, social and economic activities were at a standstill…
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AGF, Finance Ministry of withholding our salaries — ASUU alleges
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has accused the office of the Accountant General of the Federation and Ministry of Finance of allegedly withholding salaries of its members. The allegation was made by the President of the union, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi through ASUU Chairman University of Ibadan, Professor Ayo Akinwole. The allegation was contained…
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Why I’ll remain grateful to Jonathan — Chinedu Ikedieze
Famous Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze aka Aki has revealed that he will remain grateful to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan for honouring him with a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). In a recent interview, Ikedieze expressed that the national honour which was conferred on him in 2011 will be the greatest surprise he…
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We’ll close down markets if… Obiano blows hot
The Anambra state Governor, Willie Obiano has threatened to shut down markets and churches again if people of the State continue to flout the mitigation protocols of COVID-19. The governor, who gave the warning in a broadcast, said that anyone found in violation of the state’s COVID-19 law would be fined or sentenced to community…
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Police nab 4 suspected arm robbers in Anambra
No fewer than four suspected arm robbers who specialise in snatching motorcycles along Nri-Neni in Anocha local government of Anambra state are currently cooling off in the police custody. The suspects who have allegedly been terrorising the area include 22-year-old Francis EzeIbekwe from Ikenga village Adazi Ani, 20-year-old Ndubuisi Kaliaozor from Agbadama village Nri, 19-year-old…
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Churches can remain closed for now — Makinde
The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde on Tuesday said the state government was yet to relax the ban on religious activities and the curfew imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Task Force in the state headed by Governor Seyi Makinde made this known after a two-hour online meeting A statement by…
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AfDB Presidency:: You have my support, Buhari assures Adesina
President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria will stand solidly behind Dr Akinwumi Adesina in his bid to get re-elected as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The President spoke at State House, Abuja, Tuesday, while hosting Adesina on a courtesy visit. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media,…
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Bayelsa Deputy Governor to Appear Before Tribunal Over Alleged Certificate Forgery
Deputy Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo will on Thursday appear before the election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja. The tribunal on Tuesday ordered the former lawmaker to appear before it along with the original copy of his disputed NYSC certificate. Earlier, the three-man tribunal had issued a subpoena on Ewhrudjakpo to appear and…