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Month: December 2023

Ohanaeze mourns Akeredolu, describes him as exceptional in-law of Igbo

The publicity secretary said the Igbo Leader recalled the audacious roles that Akeredolu played in the creation of the Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has mourned former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, saying he was the exceptional son-in-law of the Igbo. The group stated this in a statement…

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Tinubu, Shettima’s wives visit Akeredolu’s family in Ibadan

Mrs Tinubu noted that Akeredolu fought gallantly to stay alive, adding, however, that human existence is subject to the will of God. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Ibadan. Mrs Tinubu was accompanied by the wife of the vice…

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Na’Abba cared about unity, progress of Nigeria – Obi mourns late Speaker

Obi was accompanied in the visit by his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed and some party stakeholders. Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has described late Ghali Na’Abba as a man, who cared about unity, peace and progress of Nigeria. Na’Abba, a former speaker of the House of Representatives,…

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Peter Obi visits plateau, donates N10m to victims of attacks

Assailants attacked communities in two Plateau local governments on Christmas Eve, killing close to 200 villagers and burning houses in the process. The Labour Party torchbearer in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has visited victims of the recent attacks in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Obi was accompanied on…

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I will continue to prioritise Enugu people in 2024 – Gov Mbah

On the visit to the President, the governor said it was to facilitate with him on the occasion of the Christmas and New Year festivities. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state has pledged to prioritise the welfare of the people of the state in all his programmes and policies. Mbah disclosed this to State House…

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2 die as fuel tanker explodes along Abakaliki–Afikpo highway

According to an anonymous firefighter, the incident claimed people’s lives and caused damage to farmlands in the area. Two persons have lost their lives in a fuel-laden tanker explosion on the Abakaliki–Onueke-Afikpo Expressway in Ebonyi. Igwe Nnabuife, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of…

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Soldiers not assaulting women in Plateau – DHQ reacts to trending video

Gusau said the armed forces were actively engaged in aggressive operations and dedicated to bringing the perpetrators of recent dastardly acts to justice. The Defence Headquarters has dismissed as “misleading” video footage being circulated on social media depicting soldiers allegedly mistreating women under the caption: “Operation Rainbow in Plateau State”. The Acting Director of Defence…

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Police rescue Kaduna couple from getting kidnapped

While reiterating the Command’s commitment to rid the state of crimes, Hassan urged the residents to provide credible information to the police and other security agencies. The Police Command in Kaduna, says it has foiled a kidnap attempt of a man and his wife in the Rigasa area of Igabi Local Government Area of the…

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Carnival Calabar created over 40,000 direct employment since formation

Onah expressed his appreciation for Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River, recognising his strong commitment to improving lives and empowering young people. Dr Gabe Onah, Chairman, Carnival Calabar Commission on Saturday said over 40,000 direct employment had been generated since the inception of the carnival in 2004. Onah, who disclosed this while speaking with the…

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Hit-and-run driver crushes pedestrian to death in Lagos

Farinloye advised commuters to caution their drivers with due respect and dignity when they are observed to be exhausted, tired, fatigued or dozing off on the steering. Barely two days into the new year, a hit-and-run driver ended the life of a pedestrian on Saturday, just after the Mobil filling station toward Otedola Bridge outward…

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