88 m. ago Gov Alia’s Significant Steps To Restore Security In Benue State

His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia was inaugurated in may 2023 as executive governor of Benue state. Like many aspects of the state’s affairs, he met a huge security deficit with 12 to 15 years of consistent instability as a result of persistent clashes and attacks. As a matter of fact, records have […]

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95 m. ago IBB’s apology should close chapter of hatred, lead to national reconciliation –Gbenga Hashim

From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja Former presidential candidate and businessman, Gbenga Hashim, has urged Nigerians to close the chapter of hatred against General Ibrahim Babangida  and allow his apology lead to national reconciliation. Hashim commended Babangida for acknowledging his past mistakes and offering an apology to the nation and has described the move as a crucial […] The post IBB’s apology should close chapter of hatred, lead to national reconciliation –Gbenga Hashim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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95 m. ago A Journey In Service: Your book full of lies, Vatsa’s family hits IBB

From John Adams, Minna The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa has reacted to the submission by Gen. Ibrahim Babangida in his autobiography book. IBB wrote in his memoir that the killing of Vatsa was justified because there was enough evidence implicating him in a 1986 coup plot and therefore he had no […] The post A Journey In Service: Your book full of lies, Vatsa’s family hits IBB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Babangida Must Tell Us The Truth About 1993 Election – Prof Kailani

The director general of the Confederation of APC Support Groups, Professor Kailani Muhammad, has called on former military ruler General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) to reveal the whole truth about the annulment of the 1993 presidential election, which the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola won. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday night, Professor […]

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3 h. ago Anambra school proprietor unveils book, urges love, hope among couples

The Executive Director of Mount Olive School, Onitsha, Mrs Veronica Osanakpo, has advised couples and families to find hope and resilience not despair despite the economic challenges in the country.. Unveiling her new book, ‘The Space Between,’ in Onitsha over the weekend as part of activities marking her 64th birthday anniversary, Osanakpo identified trust, communications, Read More

Culture

3 h. ago NSF: Edo Sports Commission boss calls for unity among athletes

The Executive Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission, Desmond Enabulele, has called for the harnessing of the power of sports to unite youths and build a future filled with opportunities. He stated this on Tuesday in Benin, while declaring open the South-South zonal eliminations for ball games ahead of the National Sports Festival from May Read More

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4 h. ago Mohbad withdrew assault complaints against Naira Marley before death – DPP

The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions has revealed that the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, otherwise known as Mohbad, formally withdrew the assault complaints lodged against his former label boss, Abdulazeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, at the Ilasan Police Station in the Lekki area of the state over an incident on October 8, 2022. This Read More

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5 h. ago S’South govs move against Wike’s camp over PDP congress crisis

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party has taken a new turn with the governors from the South-South moving against the newly elected Zonal Chairman, Dan Orbih, and other executives loyal to the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The PUNCH gathered on Tuesday that  the four PDP governors from the South South, Read More

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5 h. ago Afenifere backs Kalu, says declaring Abiola President long overdue

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, said declaring of the late winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, as President post-humously was long overdue. Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Justice Faloye,  stated this in an interview with The PUNCH, backing an earlier call on Tuesday by Senator Orji Kalu from Read More

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5 h. ago FG mourns death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda, orders probe

The Federal Government on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Nigerian professional footballer, Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda. The Federal Government, in a statement issued by the acting spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Nigerian football community. Lawal, who was Read More

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5 h. ago IBB’s admission of June 12 annulment, last stage of manipulation – Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has stated that the cancellation of the June 12, 1993 election by the military regime of Ibrahim Babangida marked the final phase of manipulation. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria made this revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. In his memoir, A Journey in Service, IBB Read More

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6 h. ago NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari

Tribune Online NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has said that the world recognises Africa as the next destination of providing greater support to the global energy market, recognising Nigeria’s position as the largest producer of oil and gas in the continent. Kyari disclosed this while delivering an address on the theme “Africa’s Energy […] NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Alex Onyia scouts global partners to revolutionise Nigeria’s STEM education

aims to give Nigerian children relevant and valuable education.   Alex Onyia, chief executive officer of Educare, has revealed his read more Alex Onyia scouts global partners to revolutionise Nigeria’s STEM education

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8 h. ago ‘Full of lies and distorted facts’, Late Vatsa’s family rejects Babangida’s justification for execution

Tribune Online ‘Full of lies and distorted facts’, Late Vatsa’s family rejects Babangida’s justification for execution The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, who was executed in 1986 on allegations of participating in a coup against General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's military administration, has responded to statements made by Babangida in his autobiography. ‘Full of lies and distorted facts’, Late Vatsa’s family rejects Babangida’s justification for execution Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Obi was never a protégé of Arthur Nzeribe’s ABN, Obidient Movement says

From Idu Jude, Abuja The leadership of the Obidient Movement has again debunked the rumour that Mr Peter Obi was involved in the activities of the late Senator Arthur Nzeribe’s defunct Association for Better Nigeria (ABN) during the struggle for democracy. The group, in a press statement on Tuesday, noted that, for the umpteenth time, […] The post Obi was never a protégé of Arthur Nzeribe’s ABN, Obidient Movement says appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Enugu APC crisis: Factional chair announces Agballa, others expulsion

The All Progressives Congress acting chairman in Enugu State, Alphonsus Nwafor, on Tuesday, announced the expulsion of the suspended state chairman, Ugochukwu Agballa, and eight other self-acclaimed executive members for gross misconduct. In a statement issued at the end of its executive meeting, Chief Charles-Solo Akor, the state publicity secretary, claimed that Agballa and the Read More

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10 h. ago Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough

Renowned Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has responded to the controversy surrounding former military president Ibrahim Babangida’s newly released book. Notably, the former military leader recently introduced his book, A Journey in Service. The revelations in the book have sparked widespread discussions, as it provided insight into some key events in the nation’s history. READ MORE: […] The post Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago UBEC vows to provide access to quality education for Nigerian children

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hajiya Aisha Garba, has promised to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In her first quarterly meeting with Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), in Abuja, Hajia […] The post UBEC vows to provide access to quality education for Nigerian children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Recognise Abiola as former president, Orji Kalu tells Tinubu

Former Abia State Governor and current Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to officially recognise the late Chief MKO Abiola as one of Nigeria’s past presidents. Kalu suggested that Abiola’s portrait should be placed alongside those of other former leaders at the Presidential Villa as a sign of Read More

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14 h. ago Kalu Urges IBB To Expose Those Behind June 12 Election Annulment

Former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on former military president Ibrahim Babangida to fully disclose the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election in the second edition of his book. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Senator Kalu responded to recent […]

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