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National Assembly N/West caucus commend Tinubu for signing Dev Commission Bill into Law

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JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja Members of the North-West Caucus in the House of Representatives have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for signing the North-West Development Commission Bill into law saying that this has profoundly renewed the…

Umahi mourns Chief Engr Iwuanyanwu

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AKOR SYLVESTER-Abuja The minister of works Engr David Umahi has expressed sadness over the death of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, describing the late icon as a nation builder. Umahi, in a…

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Jos school building collapse: survivors receive trauma healing counsel

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DANIEL DAUDA, Jos The survivors of Saints Academy school building collapse in Jos North, Plateau state have undergone trauma healing counsel. Recall the unfortunate incident which occurred on 12th July, 2024, resulted in many casualties…

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Courtesy visit of the wife of late Senator Annie Okonkwo to Senate President in Abuja

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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, received in courtesy the wife of late Senator Annie Okonkwo, Lady Chinyere Annie-Okonkwo and his son, Hon. Uche Harry Okonkwo, Member representing Idemili/North and South Federal…

Friday, Jul 26

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Housing Ministry, World Bank, collaborate on National Land Documentation, titling Programme

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AKOR SYLVESTER -Abuja The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to partner with the World Bank Group towards conducting a National Land Documentation and Titling Programme in the country. Speaking at a…

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Sanwo-Olu mourns President Ohanaeze, Iwuanyanwu

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IBRAHIM QUADRI Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the demise of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, describing his death as a…

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Police Arrest Man For Murdering Commercial Cycle Rider In Akwa Ibom State.

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Akaiso Akaiso, Uyo. The Akwa Ibom State Police command has arrested one Daniel Etim Okon ‘m’ 23 years for murdering one Saviour Anthony Effiong ‘m’ 45 years and dispossed him of his bike. The command also arrested kidnappers as well as…

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Stakeholders raise concern over proposed NDIC amendment Act

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Ignatius Okorocha, Abuja Stakeholders in the banking and insurance sectors have raised opposing views and concerns over a bill to amend the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Act No. 63, 2023. The bill aims to enhance the…

Senate summons Petroleum Minister , NNPCL, CBN, NPA, others over alleged economic sabotage

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Governor Otti Mourns The Demise of PG Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Iwuanyanwu.

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Steve Unegbu, Umuahia The Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti Mourns the Demise of Elder Statesman and President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. In a statement by his Chief press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha,…

NGO urges IGP, NSE, CAS to arrest, prosecute attackers of Egugba community in Benue

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.Urges security agencies to provide a joint check point for the people Jacob Ogodo Abakaliki A non- governmental organization, Nigeria Parents Forum has called on the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen…

Africa more vulnerable to species loss, climate change – Minister

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The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, said the African continent is more vulnerable to climate change, species loss, and biodiversity destruction than any other continent. Salako said this on Thursday in Abuja at the…

INEC has capacity to conduct LGA elections- Prof Yakubu

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.Says Commission is set for Edo/Ondo guber polls .As NASS affirms support Ignatius Okorocha, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, has said the electoral body has the capacity to…

We rejects same sex marriage in totally – Bishop Yohanna

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Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo The United Methodist Church, Nigeria Episcopal Area has rejected the resolution of its General Assembly where it was agreed that persons of same sex can marry themselves. The UMC Bishop, Nigeria Episcopal Area, John…

Again, Borno bans use of motorcycles, electrical bikes in the state

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AHMED MARI, ,Maiduguri The Borno State Police Command has reiterated its ban on using Motorcycles and electric bikes throughout the state and environs. The statement was issued by the Police Command in the state and signed by the Police…

Tinubu: Nigeria’s Economy On The Path Of Recovery — We Will Do More To Meet The Needs Of Citizens

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President Bola Tinubu says the nation’s economy is on a gradual but steady path of recovery and assures citizens that his administration will do more to meet their needs. In a meeting with traditional rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto,…

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Tinubu Receives Chinese Envoy, Says Nigeria-China Relations Of Over 50 Years Should Be Strengthened

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja received the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Chen Xiaodong, and commended the partnership between Nigeria and China. “For us, it is a new beginning with you…

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Nationwide Protest: Tinubu, APC Govs, others in closed-door talks

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President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Governors from the All Progressives Congress, under the aegis of the Progressives Governors Forum at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting which began at minutes past 1 pm follows…

Thursday, Jul 25

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Ondo NUJ Correspondents declare 3-day mourning over member’s death

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DAMISI OJO,Akure Members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, have announced the passing of one of their leaders and elders, Mr. Albert Funsho Ojo. Late Ojo, a veteran journalist and…

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Ohanaeze President General, Chief Iwuanyanwu dies at 82

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IBRAHIM QUADRI The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has passed on today at the age of 82 after a brief illness. The announcement was made by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu on behalf of the family. In the…

Just In : Chief Emmanuel Iwuayanwu is dead

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Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General of apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo is dead. Daily Champion learned that the leader of the Igbo group died in Abuja on Thursday morning. It was gathered that he has been…

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Address personality cult issues in Churches – Bishop Musa

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By Patrick Wemambu Catholic Bishop of Katsina Diocese, Most Rev. (Dr.) Gerald Mamman Musa, in north-west Nigeria, has called on religious leaders and Christians generally to tackle the issue of personality cults in churches world-wide. He…

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Tinubu Commissions Ultramordern And Digitalized National Cybercrime Centre

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Jonas Ezieke, Abuja The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the ultramodern and digitalized National Cybercrime Centre to strengthen the efficiency of law enforcing agencies in the…

Senate worries over incessant building Collapse, wants stringent regulations

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By AKOR SYLVESTER-Abuja Nigerian Senate has expressed worry over what it described as incessant building collapse in the country, calling for appropriate regulations to curb the disturbing trend. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on…

Protest: Utomi heads to ICC over Onanuga ,Says: ‘my life at stake’

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Unless an unreserved apology and retraction is offered immediately, President Bola Tinubu, may have to explain himself before the International Criminal Court (ICC), at The Hague in The Netherlands, where Pat Utomi, has threatened to head…

Plateau records zero case of cholera outbreak

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.1m households to gain access to potable drinking water From Daniel Dauda, Jos Plateau State sustainable urban and rural water supply, sanitation and hygiene (SURWASH) has declared the state recorded zero case in ongoing cholera outbreak…

NDLEA arrests most wanted Lagos drug baron, Temo after gunfight

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.As Marwa commends officers for professionalism After many years of wearing the toga of invincibility, the overall head of the Mushin, Lagos drug cartel, 57-year-old Alhaji Sulaiman Jimoh (alias Olowoidiogede, populary known as Temo), has…

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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, UK holds Islamic Conference

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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the United Kingdom is hosting the 2024 International Islamic Conference, Jalsa Salana, at the Hadeqatul Mahdi, Oakland Farm, East Worldham, United kingdom from July 26 to 28, 2024 . According to a…

Wednesday, Jul 24

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Reps C’ttee queries FCT park, pay policy

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JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja A House of Representatives Committee has faulted the park and pay policy of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and demanded the documents that gave approval of it from the government of the federation.…

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Barau applauds Tinubu over assent on North West Dev. Commission Bill

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IGNATIUS OKOROCHA, Abuja The Deputy President of the Senate , Senator Jibrin Barau has commended President Bola Tinubu for assenting the North West Development Commission Bill which is now an Act. Expressing his happiness on Presidential…