Author: Alex Enemanna
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I bear no grudge against any Ekiti APC member, says Fayemi
Indication emerged in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, at the weekend that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced moves to end its internal wrangling in Ekiti. The decision to resolve all grievances was reached at an enlarged stakeholders meeting at the state capital and attended by Governor Kayode Fayemi, his deputy, all elected party…
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Ondo students back Kekemeke’s Ondo governorship bid
Isaacs Kekemeke, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ondo State, has been endorsed by student leaders, under the auspices of Ondo State Progressive Students Leaders, due to his plans for education. The group, which is a consortium of intellectual and well-meaning student leaders across higher institutions in Ondo State, disclosed that the priority…
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Former Enugu SSG, Ukpabi is dead
A former Secretary to Enugu State Government and former Rector Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna Prof Samson Ukpabi is dead. Until his death he was the traditional ruler of Okpanku community in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu state. The revered traditional ruler who was one of the leading figures in the state died on…
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Attackers of UN aid helicopter must be punished — Buhari vows
President Muhmmadu Buhari has said Saturday’s attack on a United Nations’ (UN) helicopter in the northeastern part of the country, killing two persons, including a five year old, would be avenged. The Nation reports that the UN had reported that the one of its Humanitarian Air Service helicopter was shot at by the Boko Haram…
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Bayelsa West senatorial: Ekeremor traditional council, youths drum support for Dickson
The traditional ruler of Ekeremor town, HRH Agbodo Gbaseimor, his traditional council, the elders, youth and women groups have backed former governor, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson for the Bayelsa West Senatorial District election. The traditional ruler whose community has the highest voting strength in the Ekeremor Local Government Area praised Chief Dickson for his bold…
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Benue boat mishap leaves 21 dead
About twenty-one persons were feared dead when a boat on which they were travelling capsized on River Benue Sunday afternoon. It was gathered that the boat had 23 passengers on board when the incident happened. According to an eyewitness, “The persons were all Christian faithful who were going on a journey for their annual convention…
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We’ve not released WASSCE 2020 timetable — WAEC
The West African Examination Council has advised Nigerians to disregard the purposed timetable for the 2020/2021 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination timetable circulating online. PUNCH reports that the Head of Public Affairs, WAEC, Nigeria, Mr Demianus Ojijeogu, said on Sunday that the timetable circulating online was not from the examination body. He said, “The…
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Bello reacts to Appeal Court victory, says judiciary last hope of common man
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has described the judiciary as the last hope of the common man. This follows the Appeal Court’s decision affirming his victory at the November 16 governorship poll. Court of Appeal in Abuja on Saturday affirmed the governor’s re-election after dismissing four appeals challenging his victory at the poll. In separate…
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Governor Bello commends Dangote Group over donation of 10 security vans
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has lauded the Dangote Group and its President, Aliko Dangote, for donating 10 security vans to the state to support its fight against insecurity. He gave the commendation in Lokoja when the company donated 10 Specially Equipped Security vans to the government as part of its supports towards tackling insecurity…
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Omoluabi congratulates Gov. Bello on Appeal Court victory
The Senior Special Assistant to Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Political Matters, Omoluabi Olabode Adeyemi has congratulated the governor on the Abuja division of the Appeal Court ruling affirming his victory. Omoluabi in a statement issued on Saturday described the judgement as landmark and an affirmation of the people’s mandate he secured at…