Author: Alex Enemanna
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Fresh crisis brews in Ondo PDP over Jegede’s running mate
As Ondo state governorship election draws nearer, there are strong indications that the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party is facing another round of crisis. This is not unconnected with the choice of Mr. Gboluga Ikengboju as running mate of its candidate for the election, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede. Ikengboju, a member of the House…
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Amokachi now Buhari’s SA on Sports
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Super Eagles striker, Daniel Amokachi, as a Special Assistant on Sports. This was announced in a press statement by the Media Office of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development on Thursday. The statement was titled, ‘PMB appoints Amokachi Special Assistant, Sports’, and signed by John Akanji, Special Adviser…
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NBA makes U-turn, cancels el-Rufai’s invitation to Annual Conference
The Nigerian Bar Association has announced the withdrawal of invitation earlier extended to Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai. This is following protests from some lawyers. The NBA said this in a tweet on Thursday via its Twitter handle @NigBarAssoc. The tweet read, “The National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association at its ongoing meeting…
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Count me out of social media Presidential poster, says Fayemi
The Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has denied being privy to his 2023 presidential campaign posters circulating on the social media. This is according to his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode. The posters, bearing Fayemi’s photograph and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) logo, were reportedly being sponsored by the Chairman of Ikere Local Government…
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Recruitment: Police fix date for screening of applicants
The Nigeria police has announced date for physical and credential screening of constables who have applied to join the force. The screening Commences from 24th August, 2020 to 6th September, 2020, says a release by DCP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer on Thursday. “In continuation of the ongoing recruitment of constables into the Nigeria…
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Court frees two suspected killers of Tolulope Arotile
A Chief Magistrate Court 1 in Kaduna on Thursday freed two of the three suspected killers flying Officer Tolulope Arotile. The first suspect, Nehemiah Adejor, who drove the car that killed the Air Force Officer, however is to be charged for culpable homicide and criminal conspiracy in the State High Court. When the case came…
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Governors responsible for poor LG administration — Businessman
The Chief Executive Officer McKESSON Properties Limited, Chief Olaiya Michael Olobatoke has decried the poor management of local governments system across the country. The businessman describes shape of local government authorities as worrisome, adding that the state Chief Executives are responsible for the gradual death of local governments. In a chat with SGTV News, Mr.…
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Hon. Omofaiye, a vibrant servant and quintessential gentleman… says Omoluabi
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated the Commissioner for Environment in the state, Hon Victor Adewale Omofaiye on his birthday. Omoluabi says Hon. Omofaiye has raised the bar of performance and integrity in service, adding that he radiates forthrightness, light and dignity in his…
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Nigeria needs more governors like Ayade, says Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says Nigeria needs more governors like Sir Ben Ayade of Cross River State given his impactful style of governance. Speaking during his tour of some major projects of the Ayade-led administration, including the fully furnished social housing scheme allocated to the displaced people of Bakassi in Ifia Ayong,…
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Obasanjo: I wish to live 100 years and above
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he wished to live beyond 100 so as to have more opportunities to celebrate with the Agura of Gbagura, Oba Sabur Bakare, Jamolu II. Obasanjo was part of the dignitaries present at the first anniversary of the monarch held in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Oba Bakare received the staff of office…